We'll be exploring this in depth in this multi-part series, looking at the evidence for and against, the history of what we (in the west) think of as conscious experience, and what, where, and why pain happens in us, and how that information applies to other animals and how it doesn't.
Do fish feel pain? Part 1 - What do words even mean anymore?Mischief and Fins2018-06-17 | Here's yet another series. Do fish feel pain?
We'll be exploring this in depth in this multi-part series, looking at the evidence for and against, the history of what we (in the west) think of as conscious experience, and what, where, and why pain happens in us, and how that information applies to other animals and how it doesn't.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgBreeding flightless fruit fliesMischief and Fins2021-05-12 | Today we're looking at a pretty simple growth media for fruit flies. Cheap, easy, seems to be fairly resistant to mold.
The price on these has also gone up, but here's what I use for my tabs. amzn.to/3dbh4wX
I'll probably get about 3,000 out of the bag of fertilizer (on sale for $7 on amazon as I write this: amzn.to/2WktHPu if you care) so the long term cost is about 1.5 cents per capsule, or about 2.6 cents each as a one time purchase.
The gel caps are heavy duty enough to get 3 attempts at planting before they fall apart, and won't get crushed by the claw pickup tool. They are also tough enough to pull them apart if you accidentally get a little bit of water in the bowl and they all stick together.
Want to support us on patreon? Click here! patreon.com/MischiefandFins Make a one time donation on paypal paypal.me/misnfins Like us on facebook: facebook.com/MischiefandFinsSomeone stole our recording equipmentMischief and Fins2020-02-08 | So we had a break in, luckily they only took the recording equipment. They missed my laptop and editing workstation that was very close by.
We're kind of stuck because of it, so as much as I hate asking for support I'm at a point where I kind I'd have too.
If you like the channel and want to help us get back up and running faster you can send us a couple dollars on PayPal at PayPal.me/misnfins
Thanks for all the support you guys have given the channel since we started, and we will be back on way or another.Mangrove Tank buildMischief and Fins2020-01-29 | Test build for a new type of epoxy. Just a quick build video.
New tank is using Kemiko SS1600 waterbourne epoxy. After a couple of months it seems to be holding up fairly well, but it hasn't been long enough to recommend it yet.
Like us on facebook: facebook.com/MischiefandFinsIts Raturday! An IntroductionMischief and Fins2019-12-28 | We are starting a series about pet rats with updates every Saturday. This is a brief introduction.Pacu - 20 gallon migrationMischief and Fins2019-12-27 | Just a quick update on the pacu. They were moved around the 4th of the month, but the footage has been lost, so here's an update instead. So we've had them about 3 months, at this point.
Like us on facebook: facebook.com/MischiefandFinsFighting with hornwortMischief and Fins2019-12-26 | Just trying to find some ways to make hornwort behave a little, so it doesn't keep taking over the ENTIRE 3,000 gallons.
Like us on facebook: facebook.com/MischiefandFinsAdding siberian elm leaf litter. Also, severums are jerksMischief and Fins2019-11-26 | Adding some siberian elm leaf litter to the tank. I can't vouch for the safety of any other plants, but siberian elm leaves are regularly harvested and eaten in many places, so I'm pretty safe in assuming that they're safe, I think.
Like us on facebook: facebook.com/MischiefandFinsDIY Substrate for planted aquariumsMischief and Fins2019-10-12 | Here I'm just doing a quick video to show you what I use for my planted tanks, as a reference to be linked back to in future videos.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgAquarium heaters Pt. 2 - HEAT PUMPSMischief and Fins2019-08-19 | Ok, so this one took a really long time to get done. It's because I don't like digging, ok? My joints hurt, I avoid it.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgAquarium heaters Pt. 1 - The economy of BIGMischief and Fins2019-08-17 | Today I'm talking a little bit about heating tanks, and things you need to think about for large aquariums to cut heating costs.
Next in the next video we'll talk about heat pump designs, how they work, and what kinds of savings you can expect.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgMysterious angelfish egg deaths - my fixMischief and Fins2019-04-15 | I've had increasing issues with angelfish eggs, each batch getting a little smaller than the last, and haven't had time to really dig into what's been causing it.
Pretty sure it's a protozoan eating the eggs, now. Metro was an instant fix. How very weird
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgQuick DIY background - 2800 gallon aquariumMischief and Fins2019-03-05 | Just a quick look at how I made the background in the "rocky" side of the aquarium. I think the basic idea is sound, but I really wish I had done a test piece first to see how the material would behave.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgSinking large driftwood - 2800 gallon aquarium updateMischief and Fins2019-01-07 | Just a quick look at my idea for getting this wood to stay down, and how it ended up going.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgSealing massive plywood tanks - 2800 gallon aquarium updateMischief and Fins2018-11-19 | Today I'm talking a little about the thing I used in this build, and my experiences with them.
Check out our patreon page for more info, as well as plywood cuts etc used in this design. patreon.com/MischiefandFins
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgTreating camallanus and capillaria worms in fishMischief and Fins2018-11-09 | A quick look at treatment of camallanus in ornamental fish. Half of the original footage was deleted, showing symptoms and expelled worms, but it still seemed worth posting.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgDo fish feel pain? Pt 2 - When bad dogma is built on nothingMischief and Fins2018-11-08 | Today we're looking at the background history for a lot of the seemingly bizarre opinions on animal pain, where the idea that animals don't have emotions comes from historically, and how those historical ideas lead us to where we are today.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZg2800 Gallon plywood tank - Framing and wallsMischief and Fins2018-10-25 | Today we look at some of the things involved in adding an inner support skeleton to a large tank, and filling in any gaps left behind by less than exact cuts. My miter saw tends to cut at 46 and 44 degrees instead of 45, so I get larger gaps than I necessarily want.
information about supplies and design are available on our patreon, with free access to supporters and non-supporters alike.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgAccidental pet store? AGAIN?Mischief and Fins2018-09-08 | Well, we've ended up running a bit of a pet store in the last couple of months. Now that things are getting settled down a bit, maybe videos can return to normal
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgStory Time - My mother in law didnt know black people can swim.Mischief and Fins2018-07-21 | You know when someone says something so stupid that it breaks your faith in humanity completely?
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgEuropean eels are getting high.Mischief and Fins2018-06-25 | Maybe stop letting them have all that cocaine. No really, it's making life harder on them than it needs to be.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZg2800 Gallon plywood tank - Building the floorMischief and Fins2018-06-15 | Looking at starting the floor of the 2800 gallon tank. The end design ended up being quite a bit larger than I had originally planned.
Pictures of my layout/design are up on my patreon, where posts will always be public.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZg2800 gallon tank begins + patreon linkMischief and Fins2018-06-02 | Just a quick look at the start of my tank. Best math seems to put it around 2,838 gallons by "aquarium measurement" standards.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgWorking with acrylic - Aquarium lidsMischief and Fins2018-06-02 | Today we're looking at some possible snags you may run into with acrylic when cutting or drilling. It's a little long. I'm not sorry.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgFish tank stand - Refurb tipsMischief and Fins2018-05-31 | Just a quick video on some tips for refurbishing older tank stands. You can usually find them online for pennies on the dollar.
Today we're looking at a really common claim on a ton of fluidized media products, that "bacteria's natural life cycle is to grow old and die, and this will scrape the dead ones off"
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZg140 Gallon fix-upMischief and Fins2018-03-29 | Just a video going through the steps for renovating a tank. I found this 140 gallon tank with stand and all accessories for $250, which is a steal in this area. Needed a little TLC, so here's the video on the refurb process
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgMarch channel updateMischief and Fins2018-03-27 | Just a quick excuse for the lack of updates recently and winners of the "You get free stuff I guess, if you want it" thing.
Check out our "gaming" channel: youtube.com/channel/UCw6h9lCBDFilaRWpm-PXlZgSomeone was wrong on the internet! Episode 02 - Every Wikipedia article ever, apparentlyMischief and Fins2018-02-24 | Somebody was wrong on the internet. I know that's hard to believe, but we just have to accept that it's true this one time.
I'm sorry everyone, I know that's hard to take
Today we look at wikipedia and a really poorly written book about fish tanks. Are you happy yet?