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Girl Talks Fish
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Приєднався 8 жов 2010
Hi, I'm Irene with Girl Talks Fish, and I share practical tips to help busy fish keepers like you spend more time enjoying your freshwater aquariums. Get ready for beginner-friendly tutorials about nano fish, planted tanks, & breeding projects!
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All My “Neglected” Aquariums (+ Short Life Update)
Hi everyone, long time no see! I originally made this vlog video for members only, but I decided to share with everyone to show you how my aquariums are doing after 1 month of semi-neglect and to give a quick update on how I’m doing. I’m still on hiatus from UA-cam, but thank you so much for your support and I appreciate you all!
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🐟 MATERIALS I USED
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▶ Seachem algae scraper: amzn.to/49ZOCfU (this one is 12 inches, but I got the 18-inch scraper)
▶ Replacement blades for algae scraper: amzn.to/49Pr117
🦐 EXTRAS
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#girltalksfish #nanofish #plantedaquarium
0:00 What happens when I “neglect” my tanks for 1 month
0:31 20-gallon high Back-to-Basics planted tank
3:46 20-gallon long brackish tank
5:32 15-gallon cube kids’ aquarium
7:30 10-gallon breeding tank
9:14 Quick life update
▶️ I’ll still be making occasional short vlogs for members only, so if you’d like to join, check it out: ua-cam.com/channels/NoNEF64ijgxK6OSTwdHOFA.htmljoin
(Obviously, please don’t join if you can’t afford to; take care of your finances first!)
🐟 MATERIALS I USED
(As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from the links below. Also, I work for Aquarium Co-Op but do not receive commissions from their links.)
▶ Seachem algae scraper: amzn.to/49ZOCfU (this one is 12 inches, but I got the 18-inch scraper)
▶ Replacement blades for algae scraper: amzn.to/49Pr117
🦐 EXTRAS
▶ Instagram: girltalksfish
▶ Merch store: girltalksfish.creator-spring.com
#girltalksfish #nanofish #plantedaquarium
0:00 What happens when I “neglect” my tanks for 1 month
0:31 20-gallon high Back-to-Basics planted tank
3:46 20-gallon long brackish tank
5:32 15-gallon cube kids’ aquarium
7:30 10-gallon breeding tank
9:14 Quick life update
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I got Dwarf Mudskippers! (aka Coolest Oddball Fish Ever)
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I just set up a 20-gallon long brackish aquarium but couldn’t decide what centerpiece fish to get. After much consideration and polling of my audience, the Indian dwarf mudskippers (Periophthalmus novemradiatus) won by a narrow margin! Thanks to @TazawaTanks for all the great videos on his channel teaching me how to keep brackish water and mudskippers. 🌿 RESOURCES ▶ Nitrite and the Reef Aquariu...
My Honest Review of 10 Betta Tank Mates
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Betta fish are known for being solitary fish because of how aggressive they are, but in certain cases, they can be kept with other fish in a community tank. Your rate of success will depend on your betta’s personality, providing a much bigger tank size than usual, and having the right tank mates. So, here’s my review of 10 tank mates that I’ve actually tried with my bettas and which ones actual...
5 Reasons Why Your Nerite Snails Keep Dying
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I’m ashamed to admit this, but I cannot keep nerite snails alive. I’m good with cherry shrimp, mystery snails, amano shrimp, etc., but nerite snails drop like flies. Here’s all the reasons why they’ve died on me and how I finally figured out how to keep them alive. 🐟 MATERIALS I USED (As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from the links below. Also, I work for Aquarium Co-Op but do not...
The Most COLORFUL Fish I’ve Ever Seen (ft. Aquarium Co-Op)
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After 4 years of working at @AquariumCoop, I finally got to visit their retail store for the first time! It’s been a long-time dream of mine, but does it live up to all the hype? Follow me as I tour the store, meet their mascot Murphy the Mbu puffer, and sneak into some off-limits areas. ▶ See my 5 FAVORITE fish at Aquarium Co-Op: ua-cam.com/video/ZG8qohSaAig/v-deo.html 🐟 STUFF I MENTIONED (I w...
STOP Killing Your Aquarium Plants | 10 Easy Mistakes to Avoid
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I LOVE aquarium plants, but I personally find them to be harder to take care of than fish. So, if you have a black thumb like me, let me share all the mistakes I’ve made so you can avoid them. 🐟 MATERIALS I USED (As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from the links below. Also, I work for Aquarium Co-Op but do not receive commissions from their links.) ▶ Live aquarium plants: www.aquar...
I Tried to Make a Brackish Tank Aquascape (will it work?)
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My aquascape for the shell dwellers totally failed because a) they excavated the entire landscape and b) the African cichlid salt killed all the plants. I want to try again… but this time with brackish water! P.S. Thank you to Zenzo at @TazawaTanks for the advice on how to start a brackish tank and footage of the figure 8 puffer and Indian dwarf mudskippers at the end! Definitely check out his ...
Asking ChatGPT 5 TRICKY Fish Keeping Questions
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My husband asked me if I was afraid of losing my job at Aquarium Co-Op because AI or artificial intelligence is being used to generate blog posts about fish care… like the ones I get paid to write. So, I figured I would challenge ChatGPT with the 5 hardest questions I’ve gotten recently about freshwater fishkeeping. 🐟 MATERIALS I USED (As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from the lin...
My Honest Review of 10 Intermediate Fish *Buyer Beware*
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Once you’ve kept all the beginner-friendly fish from PetSmart/Petco, you start getting the itch to keep something a little harder or a little rarer, but how do you know which animals are worth the trouble? Let’s talk about 10 intermediate species I’ve personally kept before and what are some caveats to watch out for. 🐟 MATERIALS I USED (I work for Aquarium Co-Op but do not receive commissions f...
My 5 Favorite MONSTER Fish - Killer Beasts or Giant Wet Pets?
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My 5 Favorite MONSTER Fish - Killer Beasts or Giant Wet Pets?
Secrets of a Monster Fish Store Owner [Tour]
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Secrets of a Monster Fish Store Owner [Tour]
Top 3 Guilt-Free Ways to Rehome Your Aquarium Fish
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Top 3 Guilt-Free Ways to Rehome Your Aquarium Fish
My EASY Fish Care Routine for Beginners (5-30 Min/Week)
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My EASY Fish Care Routine for Beginners (5-30 Min/Week)
Are Plakat Betta Fish Worth It? My First Impressions
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Are Plakat Betta Fish Worth It? My First Impressions
Stop Your New Fish from Dying with this ONE simple method 💀
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Stop Your New Fish from Dying with this ONE simple method 💀
Are Aqua Soils Worth It? My First Impressions
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Are Aqua Soils Worth It? My First Impressions
How to Properly Feed Your Fish (so No One Goes Hungry!)
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How to Properly Feed Your Fish (so No One Goes Hungry!)
How to Set Up a Fish Tank (Detailed Version)
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How to Set Up a Fish Tank (Detailed Version)
Top 10 Frosty Fish for a Cool Water Aquarium ❄️
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Top 10 Frosty Fish for a Cool Water Aquarium ❄️
7 Reasons Why I Like Mystery Snails (and 3 Reasons Why I Don't)
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7 Reasons Why I Like Mystery Snails (and 3 Reasons Why I Don't)
I “Fixed” This Aquarium Kit (and Almost Killed My Fish)
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I “Fixed” This Aquarium Kit (and Almost Killed My Fish)
5 Things to Know Before Getting Fancy Goldfish
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5 Things to Know Before Getting Fancy Goldfish
Top 10 Fiery Fish for a Hot Water Aquarium 🔥
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Top 10 Fiery Fish for a Hot Water Aquarium 🔥
All My Fish Tanks (and Which One I’m Taking Down)
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All My Fish Tanks (and Which One I’m Taking Down)
My 5 Favorite Fish from the Cleanest Fish Store Ever!
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My 5 Favorite Fish from the Cleanest Fish Store Ever!
The CLEANEST Fish Store I’ve Ever Seen [Tour]
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The CLEANEST Fish Store I’ve Ever Seen [Tour]
My Honest Review of Shell Dwellers (and How They Ruined My Aquascape)
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My Honest Review of Shell Dwellers (and How They Ruined My Aquascape)
i dont how much hardy bettas truely are... i mean such a variety of decease they have!
Pretty sure this isn’t a girl talking fish 😂
HONESTY - YOU ROCK GIRL. I'M LAZY, (ME TOO) , I PUSH THE PRODUCT BECAUSE I WORK FOR THEM & I GET A DISCOUNT. HAHAHAHA YOU'RE A PISSER GIRL. THANKS FOR THE INFO.
What is that big leaf dense green plant in the middle? Never seen that before
That rare purple & gold was awesome ❤✨
Mystery snail is a golden Inca
saw that fake driftwood piece at Petsmart still today here in Holland MI
Thanks for such a great video! Only one thing...In your video you said to use 2-3 teaspoons of salt per quart of water but your abbreviation was for Tablespoons. Tbs is Tablespoon and tsp is for teaspoon. Cheers
I had frozen bloodworms in the freezer. It wasnt a great conversation when my mom saw that haha
I thought my beta ate my amano but maybe it escaped
Very helpful video
Another tip for helping bettas to eat - try SOAKING the pellets in a little bit of their tank water. Doesn’t need to fall apart, just get them a bit soggy :p my fish in the past have always eaten better that way! If your fish is smart enough to let it soak in their tank before eating, even better lol but mine was always ready to eat when I came over with their food ♥️ However, like you said, it can make their tank a bit messy, especially if you feed a large amount at once. Remember they’re tiny lil guys, they won’t eat more than a few pellets per feeding ♥️
I also liked spoiling my Bettas with little treats- you can buy frozen feeder creatures from most pet stores! I still have a tray of frozen blood worms in my freezer :p they LOVE them and it’s a great nutritional snack for them compared to pellets! ♥️
I've got my 5 clowns in with some tiger barbs, a black ghost knife and I'm going to get a school of roseline sharks.
Guppies would do well with the snails
My nerites died long after I used the No Planaria medicine in another tank and re-planted ONE plant from that tank. They are THAT sensitive. I'm done with them.
Stiphodon gobys are a pain to feed sometimes
I am taking on two aoxoltls from someone who has passed away. Ive been in the fish world a while but never scratched the surface on axolotls. Thank you for the thorough walk through of their care as I am beginning my journey
Heh. I bought some guppies to occupy the top layer but they're just in everyone's faces at every level regardless. They're so cute! My cories (Venezuelan) also like to play around at mid-level when they get a burst of energy. They also do a greeting dance at mid-level when I come into the room in the morning. I don't even feed them then, I do other chores, then come back 30m later. The cories are just the cutest, friendliest bunch!
My tank it going through the worst Algae bloom. I’m a beginner and would love frogbit but heard it’s illegal in California!?
Im getting a dumbo super delta betta fish male and i plan to keep an eye out on him so they dont get ripped
Thanks for such clear instructions and detail. I watched a lot of videos on this subject, and yours is by far the best.
Im here again and till her self shows up probably at 1:00 i thought its a male voice
Ive had nerites for ten years but want to switch to a snail that can breed. But I have open lid planted tanks so I’m not sure which to get.
I love feeding live foods but realized it was getting expensive. So I also started micro worms! Works great but the big fish looked confused for a while like they couldn’t see what everyone else was eating. They eventually figured it out.
I started with two mystery snails and they have done so well that many of their efforts clusters hatched. I now have over 100. Love them! I’m getting a blue backdrop to enhance their colors.
irene, your hair is SUPER cute like this! i've seen a lot of your videos but never with the shorter hair. it looks so good on you!
uh.. i put plants,water, sculpter's soil and bacteria starter kit into my tank with a big filter and strong pump. dropped in a tiny bit of fishfood, monitored water for 2 weeks. then put 15 fish and 5 shrimps in. had a tiny spike, not from the fish but from a compromised in vitro plant. regular small water changes fixed that.
i like both of you a lot. very nice presence and personality. tanks- just me but i like having some open space. too jungle-y makes me feel a bit oppressed like a hoarder house lol.
Can Atlantic Ocean beach sand be used?
I have a 5 in 1 Aqua Miracle filter and I want to use the Purigen 100 ml bag thanks for sharing the layering technique.I will give it a try . 👍🏼😁
I say my mystery snail is very zoomy. He’s so cool! I did not expect to be emotionally attached to a snail.
When should the purigen be used?
Your comments on dead fish and plants are making me laugh, only because of the absolute relatability. ❤
I just crank up my heater to 30 to 31°c the moment i saw 5 or more spots... Then lower the temp when all of the spot is gone...
Actually my dream-girl.
And pleko
I mit get a axalol
I failed to keep duckweed alive 🥲
I use a regular kitchen sponge with the rough green/blue side and soft spongy side, cut it into small piece or entirely in your filter and the bio material underneath.. easy
Can you help me?
Mollies will eat them. Or at least, my one female can keep a tank completely free of floaters.
Very helpful for a beginner. Thank you!
Well done dear! =)
Youre not a girl i can tell from ypur voice
i also did fish-in cycling with my last round of tanks (3 10gals), and fluval tank starter. tbh i didn't do measurements/testing like i probably should have. i just did frequent water changes, knowing the bacteria needed time to grow and establish and that i needed to keep ammonia down. had those tanks running 2 years now. so, just saying it is possible though arguably a little more work because of water changes. but i thought it was worth it.
can i just say HOW MUCH i appreciate you for doing these testings, methodical, and sometimes sooooo long? i mean... it's really priceless and the amount of work that goes in and the TIME and how much time you can save us is just really special and helpful.
I have a male/2 female Dwarf Gourami in with glowlight tetras and panda cats. Yeah the male likes to throw his weight around but he seems to like the panda Cory's, the female dwarfs genuinely love them, follow them around as they graze and try to cuddle up with them. And yeah Gouramis go everywhere and have even seemingly learned to graze a tiny bit from the corys. Also they love floating plants, the male loves to just swim slowly through the roots and feel them on his face
Can you put a snail with a betta fish in a 5 gallon tank?
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There is a big difference between living water and dead water, You wont be aware of this until you look at your water under a microscope! The essential bio chemical and biological constituents aren't only conditions that should exist in your filter, they should also be suspended in the water itself! Therefore a period of extended light exposure during the development stage is beneficial to boost all biological processes necessary for the overall health and longevity of your micro biome....1 Try this,,,, If hair algae appears your lucky,,,, remove the majority of it, let it dry out completely role it up into a pellet and drop it back in....! its a food source that contains vital nutrients your fish may even eat it in this state and its good for them. The clue is in the variables as in the natural environment water levels fluctuate exposing hair algae long enough to dry out only to be re submerged this occurs periodically and seasonally....