When To Add Bacteria To Aquarium - (Seachem Stability)

When to add bacteria to aquarium is important because you could be wasting money dosing when it's unnecessary. But there are 4 specific times when adding bacteria, like Seachem Stability, API Stress Zyme, or Fritz Turbo Start can be very beneficial in establishing your tank and keeping the water safe and habitable for your fish.

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[simonwood]

I love it how you leave no one behind from beginners to the more advanced…Totally in tune with all your subscribers Kev. Everything you share is done with great diligence and with reasons. You smash it every time, all at your own expense with no sponsorship which is a credit to you.🇬🇧

[LookinLoveInAllTheWrongPlaces]

When having hundreds of dollars invested into fish it makes no cents to pinch pennies on a few ounces of water conditioners. Even if its a few "feeder fish" we should all strive to do our best to create the most comfortable habitat as possible for our fish. All they want is some clean heathy water and a pinch of food a couple of times a day. Well actually they would love a hand full of food every time you walk by the tank, lol. Its channels like yours K.A. that has help me come along way in caring for fish. Thank you for all your hard work and bringing us quality top notch content to be the best fish keepers we can be. Also, beautiful tanks and fish you got there.

[aqhan]

Given how good chemistry is nowadays, I no longer bother waiting. I set up my tank, add the conditioner, let it run for a day. Then I go and buy some fish, add it to the tank, add the bacteria, and boom, all good. I have to say, good to monitor the levels though after, just in case you need to do a water change.

[anthonycrivello]

beginner with a 20gallon . watched about 20 videos over the weekend. you taught me so much. appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge.

[rockinrobert]

I never thought of adding bacteria when you're adding new fish that's a good point I've been doing fish tank for over 30 years and never thought of that. You always learn something new thanks

[reefhugger]

Wow I just learned several ways to improve my tank maintenance. And this is after listening to numerous videos on cycling and cleaning tanks. I appreciate the clarity of your information.

[LowerMichigan]

I followed your instructions on adding Safe / Stability and added 5 fish. All lived so thanks for the information!

[marlacraig]

Thanks Kev…always helpful!! I was using stability at every water change and I have 8 tanks…now I’m more clear on when I need and don’t need to do that. Because of you, I have very stable and beautiful tanks.

[chuckwheeler]

Let me tell you I jumped head first into this hobby bought a 25 gallon stocked with tetras Cory cats loaches and a Beta originally I had Siamese algae eaters but they both died. I’ve dealt with algae blooms, bacteria blooms. A tank I didn’t cycle right in the first place. I’ve spent upwards of 800 on this tank, but finally watching these videos I have clear water and happy energetic fishies. I swear fish keeping is like drugs I’m hooked(no pun intended)

[Maple]

✨STABILITY✨ This is the video that changed everything for me. I’ve been working to get cycled properly, on a correct cleaning - for the better part of a year. Stability is what I needed. I’ve watched most of your videos. You’re the best! Thank you!

[rogermitchell]

After 68 yrs of fish keeping from salt reefs to my 1st pair of guppies in mid 1950s. You explanation of aquarium nitrigen cycle is the 1st I've heard in last few decades to be accurate. People tend to think tanks can hold supply of bacteria. Like money in a saving account. 1, 000 gal system with 1 fish then all bacteria it will have avaliable is for one fist add a 2nd you will notice a spike as bacteria has to catch up to demand. Remove one bacteria dies off.
And as for filter media I wash it under tap water filter isn't the big warehouse. Everything in system is housing bacteria gravel plants glass piping everything .

[finnwiggles]

Wow! Love this Video! Been in the hobby 40 yrs and just learned something new about how/when to use these 2 products!! And laughed too!!! Very thorough, Thank you!!

[allycat]

Been in the hobby a long time and I'm not sure how I've never come across your channel, but I'm glad I just did. I enjoy your style of videos. Very informative, straight to the point and I enjoy your editing. You got my subscription! 🌟

[TEW-ppvb]

Thanks for this upload, Kev. Still trying to fully understand the whole bacteria cycle piece. This will definitely help.

[billyjmcbee]

Hiya! First of all, thumbs up for the channel! After 15 years of not owning a tank, last week i've decided i really wished to own a tank again; also for emotional relaxation after an entire turbulent year. Bought a 35L tank 7 days ago, and was excited to add the first fish yesterday. I consulted with my local aqua shop to consider live plants - compatible fish according to my tank size, room's natural partial light, no air pump, no heater.. I was advised to keep the heater but to replace the media box that came with the tank so i was given the suggestion of an internal filter that can handle 40L-50L tanks and that can create surface agitation to make up for not wanting to add an air pump. I was given a dechlorinator to add that same day, was suggested one single Java Fern and was told the basic introduction of fish by adding a little water into the fish bags during acclimation for nearly 20 minutes (i did an hour, with multiple water mixing). Today i woke up to a cloudy tank. Any assistance? My local aqua shop said it's normal but during my previous years, i never had this problem, and i am after a second opinion

[rockyandmiles]

Not sure how I didn’t find you sooner! Love the way you explain things! Straight to the point and easy to understand!!! I’m in the process of cycling a tank and dealing with a crashed cycle in another. This was very helpful!!! Thanks ! 🐾🐶🐶🐾

[kevivjack]

Can we add during cloudy bacteria bloom? After some water change

[llomax]

I am a saltwater Now kev got me out here buying african cichlids because I didn't know of the Filling my ( new to me 220 as we speak.... 😂😂😁 Thanks brother

[BLK_N]

Thanks to Mr.Kaveman Aquatics I have fully cycled my tank with fish in and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Along with water changes followed by your videos I couldn’t thank you any more!!! Appreciate you bro 💯