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DrTim's Aquarium PodcastDr Tim Answers Your QuestionsDr Tim answers questions that we get from hobbyists via social media, email and other sources. Questions about cycling your tank, setting-up a new tank, fishless cycling with shrimp not ammonia, high ammonia and/or nitrite and more are covered in this Q & A session.
If you have questions please contact us (info@drtimsaquatics.com) and we will answer them in another session. Follow us on social media.
2025-07-2545 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDr Tim does another Q & ADr Tim answers questions that we get from hobbyists via social media, email and other sources. Questions about cycling your tank, setting-up a new tank, fishless cycling with shrimp not ammonia, high ammonia and/or nitrite and more are covered in this Q & A session.
If you have questions please contact us and we will answer them in another session.
2025-05-0745 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDr Tims Talks with Part 7 - CIchlid salts, Clamp Lamps and BeneFISHal DIY frozen Fish FoodIn this episodes Dr Tim talks with Thomas Bertschy from ASF about the ASF cichlid salt which is great for getting your aquarium water to match the water quality characteristics of many cichlid habitats. Next, we talk with Dale Lewis from Reptile Systems about their all black ceramic Clamp Lamps. Finally, Dr Tim discusses the DrTim's Aquatics Bene-FISH-al® DIY frozen fish food - easy and quick to prepare without waste this is a wonderful fish and invertebrate food.
2025-04-1850 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDr Tims talk Part 6 - ASF Pumps with Thomas, the new Eco-Halogens with Dale and DrTims ReFreshDr Tim talks with Thomas from ASF about MX circulation pumps and then Dale with Reptile Systems talk about new Eco Halogens heat and light systems and Dr Tim ends with a discussion on ReFresh.
2025-03-1651 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTim's talks with .... Part 5Dr Tim talks with Dale Lewis of Reptile Systems about Infrared Heating for reptiles. Then Dr Tim discusses the ASF MX Pump range with Thomas Bertschy of ASF France. Finishing, Dr Tims talking about why you get DInoflagellates versus Cyanobacteria and how to get rid of them with better knowledge of water chemistry and using DrTim's Aquatics Re-Fresh and Waste-Away.
2025-01-2352 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTim's talks with .... Part 4Dr Tim is joined by Thomas Bertschy of @ASF about the ASF test kits and the importance of using test kits to maintain water quality and fish health. Then Dr Tim speaks with Dale Lewis of @Reptile Systems who talks out the New Dawn light systems for growing plants. Finishing Dr Tim talks about AquaCleanse our product to eliminate chlorine, chloramines and ammonia for your water and First Defense which is a great overall water conditioner and stress relief agent.
2024-10-061h 09DrTim's Aquarium PodcastDr Tim talks with .... Part 3Dr Tim talks with Thomas from ASF about Reef Shots and Dale from Reptile Systems about the Ferguson Zone. Then Dr Tim explains the thinking behind the Waste-Away® Gels.
2024-09-1044 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTim Talks with .... Part 2Dr Tim talks salt production with Thomas from ASF and Ferguson Zone for Reptiles with Dale from reptile systems
2024-09-0552 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTims Talk with ...Part 1 - Our Three BrandsBesides our Flagship DrTim's Aquatics Product we also help develop and then import and distribute products for Aquarium Systems France (ASF) and Reptile Systems. Who are these brands and what values do they represent ? Find out in the podcast.
2024-07-0842 minDrTim's Aquarium Podcast2024 June Question and AnswerDo you have a question? Send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
05:46 - 1 - Does the Ammonium Chloride have a shelf life ? Stored how ?
07:34 - 2 - Does the AquaClense have a shelf life ? Stored how ?
10:17 - 3 - Biopellets and the waste away.
14:00 - 4 - One & Only Nitrifying storage at room temperature and in a 35 degree fridge
16:37 - 5 - Should I stop using carbon during treatment with your re-fresh and waste-away?
17:05 - 6 - Why hasn't my ammonia changed?
21...2024-06-1743 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastToxicity in aquariumsDo you have a question? Send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
03:42 Intro
04:53 Acute vs chronic toxicity
06:12 Measuring toxicity
08:40 Freshwater vs Saltwater
12:05 Lisa Steiner Work Loss of Ammonia oxidase
15:56 Why do you experience a stall during cycling?
21:16 When to test
25:41 Nitrate is toxic
27:00 Chronic nitrate
38:09 Phosphate and the redfield ratio
2024-05-2444 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMay2024QandADo you have a question? Send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
04:39 - 1 - Age of fish
06:05 - 2 - Can I use bio media from another tank and One and Only at the same time to start a tank? Can I add the whole bottle of One and Only?
09:27 - 3 - Are mollies jumpers? Are they hardy fish?
11:50 - 4 - Help getting rid of algae in a tank with HIGH nitrates and phosphates
18:25 - 5 - Can I add a fish a...2024-05-1447 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastApril2024QADo you have a question? Send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
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01:40 - 1 - I accidentally added too much Waste Away Gel to my tank. What steps do I need to take next?
04:10 - 2 - I have a Seachem Tidal 55 filter. This filter has a built in skimmer. Should I tape off the filter or leave as is?
05:08 - 3 - If the Prime is converting ammonia to ammonium, isn't ammonium less than ideal for beneficial bacteria to utilize?
10:16 - 4 - Will your t...2024-05-0441 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastAquarium MicrobiologyTimestamps:
00:00 Start
00:53 Introduction
1:41 Define Biome
5:45 Microbiome of good vs bad
13:37 Invasive species
18:55 Is more diverse better
20:01 What does a microbiome analysis allow us to see
2024-04-2544 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMarch Q&A #2Do you have a question? Send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
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05:31 - 1 - 40 gallon tank,I seeded with live sand and live rock that came from another tank
13:16 - 2 - Day 8 ammonia is almost gone. My nitrite is now reading 5ppm+ and my nitrates are hovering at around 80ppm. Is this a normal stage of the process and I need to be patient or should I do a water change?
14:34 - 3 -How does Waste Away work to remove the nutrients in Freshwater?
20:16 - 4...2024-04-0136 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMarch 2024 Question and AnswerDo you have a question? Send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
05:31 - 1 - How do you lower nitrates quickly besides doing a water change?
13:16 - 2 - When I added One and Only, there was no "cloudiness". Is this ok/normal?
14:34 - 3 - My numbers stalled out on day 9 of my fishless cycle. Is this normal?
20:16 - 4 - How much One & Only do I use for these water changes?
23:22 - 5 - Accidentally added ammonia to 8ppm. Have I stalled my cycle or k...2024-03-0939 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastASF and Reptile SystemsDo you have a question? Send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
01:33 History of ASF
6:23 Clownfish
6:55 Turning a passion into business
7:33 Our reason why
9:55 Product Testing
19:32 ASF and Reptile Systems warranties
21:35 Italian made pumps
25:19 Reef Shots
29:25 Where to find Reptile Systems and ASF products
33:43 New Reptile Systems products for the US market in 2024
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US Socials: 2024-02-1646 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastQuestion and Answer Feb 2024Do you have a question? Send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
10:43 - 1 - Is it ok to use Dr Tim’s First Defense when treating salt water fish with copper?
11:27 - 2 - Can I use eco balance and waste away at the same time to treat sludge?
16:41 - 3 - Is it ok to use ozone with your products?
20:21 - 4 - Are the menhaden, salmon, river shrimp and Gammarus in your Benefishal fish food farm-raised or wild caught?
21:02 - 5 - What is you...2024-02-1244 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastBacteria and winter weatherDo you have a story to share about your pond or aquarium and extreme weather? Send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:53 Intro
1:12 Things you should know about bacteria in aquariums
09:38 What products need the winter shipping kit
10:58 My product arrived and it’s slushy. Is it still good?
11:20 What to do with a frozen or slushy product
17:16 My tank is cycled, but my livestock hasn’t arrived
22:09 Waste Away Gels and the cold
25:45 Aquarium equipment and the...2024-01-3135 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastJan 24 QADo you have a question? Send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
1:14 - 1 - During the cycling process, do I run my return pump and keep it running?
02:42 - 2 - What size Waste-Away gel should I use in my Fluval 13.5?
05:51 - 3 - Day 25 of a fishless cycle. Am I cycled and do I need to do a 90% water change?
08:23 - 4 - Do I turn off my return pump when I add one and only? When do I turn it back on?
09...2024-01-1539 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastCoral Nutrition; Bacteria, it’s what corals wantTimestamps:
00:00 Start
00:35 Introduction
01:27 Basic Coral Morphology
02:11 Different Feeding Strategies
04:15 Autotrophy
06:30 Photosynthesis
15:25 Heterotrophy
17:27 Direct uptake of seawater
24:10 Corals and amino acids
24:36 Coral nitrogen budget
29:11 Feeding Brine Shrimp
31:50 Bacteria, its what corals want
35:26 External feeding
2023-12-2043 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDecember Q & APrescription Card for fishless cycling: https://www.drtimsaquatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FishlessCycling_prescription_recipe_Nov23.pdf
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:49 - 1 - Is it possible that the bacterial strains that are in One & Only have a higher affinity for certain kinds of substrates? Do you have a recommendation as to which media is best?
09:18 - 2 - Help cycling a 112 gallon aquarium? Should I add more ammonia?
13:31 - 3 - Isn’t a filter sock mechanical filtration??
18:51 - 4 -You talk about heterotrophic and autotrophic bacteria. Can yo...2023-12-1248 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastNov Q and ATimestamps:
00:00 Start
1:52 - 1 - How much Only and Only would I need to get for a 100 gallon indoor stock tank with 8, 5 inch koi? How much product do I use for periodic water changes? Also, If I had to do a complete water change would that be like starting over and using the initial startup amount?
10:05 - 2 - Do the biopellets need to be seeded with Waste-Away or Refresh? At what point during the algae removing recipe should I put the biopellet reactor online?
11:50 - 3 - Is it possible to put refresh, was...2023-11-2939 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastNitrification Rabbit holeArticle: https://www.drtimsaquatics.com/public-aquarium-and-aquaculture/nitrification-in-marine-aquaria/
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
3:30 Traditional view of Nitrification
5:28 What Bacteria Look like
8:29 Nitrification Classification
10:45 Winogradsky column
12:18 Microbiology 101
14:11 Culture Bias
17:41 Classic 2-Step Nitrification
26:15 Phylogenetics of Nitrifiers
34:29 Anammox
38:59 AOB-AOA Temperature Dependent
46:33 Comammox
51:19 Effect of Salinity
2023-11-141h 02DrTim's Aquarium PodcastOctober Question and AnswerIf you have any comments or questions, please email us at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Links:
Dinoflagellates Prescription card PDF: https://www.drtimsaquatics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Dinoflagellates_prescription_recipe.pdf
Mack's Reef Dinoflagellates Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/259474048655429/
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
03:09 - 1 In regards to cycling a tank, wouldn't putting the ammonia in first, before the One and Only, be best?
05:00 - 2 Rare fish and stubborn Dinos
07:18 - 3 What is the cockroach of the bacteria world?
10:58 - 4 How...2023-10-2747 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastAll about UVThis listener requested episode is about UV. If you have a topic you'd like to hear about or a question for Dr Tim, send us an email - info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:45 What UV stands for
06:25 What a UV is
06:56 UV lifetime
10:15 UV Exposure
12:23 What size and how long you should run a UV
16:17 When to run a UV
20:27 UV operation
25:04 Negative impacts of UV
28:01 UV and Bacterial additives, vitamins, and minerals
29:55 UV and diseases and pests
2023-10-1335 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastSeptember Question and AnswerIf you have questions you'd like answered, email us at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
2:06 -1. Does your Waste-Away /Refresh formula work to get rid of diatoms in addition to dinoflagellates?
5:12 -2. Question on cycling- "13 days into Fishless cycling a 125g using Marco Rocks.
8:06 -5. Where to place Waste-Away Gel and what size to use?
10:37 - 6. How to fix elevated ammonia after a Rid Ich Treatment?
14:29 - 7. Is there such a thing as too many water changes?
19:27 - 8. How do I use your products to treat Lyngbya in my tank?2023-10-0242 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastAquarium BiodiversityIf you have an questions or topics you would like to hear about, send us an email- info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:20 Introduction
1:48 How aquarium systems differ from septic systems
5:00 Why increased biodiversity is problematic
6:42 Bacteria and skimmers
11:37 Bacteria need a niche
12:25 Organic dosing makes cyano worse
16:10 Dinosaurs, bacteria, and changes
18:30 How to get rid of dinoflagellates
19:58 Invasive species
29:41 Island ecology
39:56 Nitrifiers hate petri dishes
2023-08-3146 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastAugust Q and AIf you have questions you'd like answered, send us a message- info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
4:28 - 1 Which 2 products from DTA are used for controlling dinoflagellates?
10:01 - 2 Does First Defense detoxify and remove the ammonia from tap water?
15:02 - 3 Why does One and Only have an expiration date and the other products don’t?
18:16 - 4 Cycling a 55 gallon tank.
23:17 - 5 Is it safe to use gravel in a saltwater tank?
25:17 - 6 Day 5 into a fishless cycle and my nitrates are high! Is my tan...2023-08-2842 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastPondsIf you have any questions about ponds or another topic, send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
02:02 Baby koi
3:12 Formal Ponds
3:34 Natural Ponds
4:48 Choosing your level of pond maintenance
8:43 UV's on Ponds
33:46 Duckweed
35:30 Releasing plants and fish
2023-07-0943 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastJuneQ&AIf you have a question, email it to us at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
5:00 Lake Altaussee / Walter Munk Foundation update
7:30 - 1. 120L freshwater cycling question.
11:27 - 2. Does your ammonium chloride go bad?
12:06 - 3. Is my One and Only still good? And is this a single dose regime or do I apply that same dose for the first 7 days? Australian contact info: info@addicted2fish.com.au
13:18 - 4. Do I need to remove the pad with carbon during the cycling process?
15:00...2023-06-2041 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMay Question and AnswerMay question and answer episode. If you have a question you'd like answered, please send and email to info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps
0:00 Start
1:25 -1 Fishless cycle on a new tank using media from an existing system. Will I see nitrite or just ammonia drop? Does the seasoned media instantly pull the ammonia out?
4:52 -2 Can I dose Eco-Balance and Waste Away in my ATO water supply?
11:35 -3 Are your products 3rd party tested?
13:12 -4 Foxface eating bits of Waste-Away Gels.. help
14:59 -5 Any suggestions on how I can improve the co...2023-05-2536 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDenitrificationIf you have any questions or a podcast topic you would like us to cover send us an email- info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
2:17 Where does nitrate come from?
3:10 How do I reduce nitrate?
7:51 Denitrification pathway
8:17 Heterotrophic denitrification
11:15 Bacterial processes
11:35 Potential problems
13:24 Denitrification process
14:04 Organic substances
14:23 Heterotrophic pros and cons
15:47 Chemotrophic denitrification using sulfur
17:41 Potential problems
19:44 Chemotrophic pros and cons
22:15 Space needed and where to setup a filter
25:26 How often should I test my filter
28:49 The Key to making denitrification work2023-05-1040 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastSpecial Freshwater ResearchpLinks:
Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans (WMFO):
https://waltermunkfoundation.org/
Join us in supporting this research! :
https://experiment.com/projects/establish-baseline-climate-science-to-support-sensitive-alpine-lake-ecological-management
WMFO Instagram:
@waltermunkfoundation
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:59 Greg Sinnett Ph.D.
2:06 Walter Munk's Contributions to science
5:44 What does Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans have to do with DrTim's Aquatics?
6:25 The Canary in the Coal mine
8:43 Lake Altaussee
9:40 Fish in the Lake
10:59 Bathymetric study
...2023-04-1242 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastApril Q & AIf you have a question for DrTim send us an email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
1:03- 1- Why is there no drop in ammonia and no nitrites?
4:18- 2- Newly Cycled tank with dinos and cynos. Would you recommend just a few doses of refresh or refresh and one and only or something else to recolonize the biome of the tank?
7:04- 3- Is it normal for the nitrates to come down without doing a water change?
10:49- 4- Help! I messed up! I accidentally added freshwater one and only t...2023-04-0840 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMarch Q & ATimestamps:
00:00 - Intro
1:27 - 1. Can I use One and Only along with Eco-Balance in my new tank?
3:40 - 2. Is it normal for a skimmer to go crazy after adding Waste-Away Gel?
5:05 - 3. Question about 19 days into a fishless cycle on a 120 gallon.
7:48 - 4. How long can the salt be stored for before it loses its values?
12:28 - 5. Can I use filter floss in place of a skimmer during the Re-fresh / Waste-Away treatment?
16:44 - 6. Fishless cycling should I add more ammonia?
18:28 - 7. Struggling with high phosphates. We've added GFO, but it always clim...2023-03-3152 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastWaste Away GelsTimestamps:
00:00 Intro
5:55 Start
11:11 Dinos
13:55 How to raise nitrates and phosphates
19:11 Bacteria in the water column
20:26 Water from old tank into new tank
22:07 Growing Waste-Away
25:05 Types and Sizes of Waste-Away
26:53 Where to place gels
27:28 When to replace gels
28:02 Goo/slime on Gel
29:15 Are they reusable?
32:38 Best placement
37:34 Waste-Away gels with skimmers UVs
37:52 Overdosing Waste-Away Gel
38:17 Fresh vs saltwater Waste-Away Gel
39:03 Turtle, Shrimp, Planted tank Waste-Away Gel
43:46 Waste-Away to treat Cyanos and dinos
2023-03-1545 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastReef Evolution SaltTimestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:59 What is sea salt?
7:26 Synthetic sea salt
12:14 Reef Evolution Sea Salt
17:26 Time to mix
21:45 IO/RC and how they compare to Reef Evolution
22:08 What's in Reef Evolution
26:45 Shipping and Packaging
32:42 Storage
34:46 Quality Analysis
2023-02-2438 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastFeb q&aDo you have a question for DrTim? Send us an email- info@drtimsaquatics.com
Timestamps:
00:00 - start
1:52 - 1 - A month after adding One and Only my ammonia is still up and I have 0 nitrites/nitrates. Please help.
7:02 - 2- My local fish store sold me the live sand and a couple pieces of live rock with Dr. Tim’s One and Only and said no need for fish yet or adding ammonia. They said it will take a few weeks to cycle. Will it cycle without adding fish or am...2023-02-1746 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastTalking with Aquatic Veterinarian Dr. Jessie SandersTimestamps:
00:00- Intro
00:42- Meet Dr. Sanders
3:31- Important factor in caring for a fish.
7:59- What to do if your fish is overweight.
8:51-Tumors in fish
10:30- Dosing the wrong thing
14:55- When should you call a fish vet
19:16- Caring for Koi
21:25- Quarantine- Why it's important and how you should do it
24:25- How to restart after a wipeout
29:15- Signs to look for
31:02- Fish CPR
34:23- How long...2023-02-0238 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastJanuary Q & ATimestamps:
00:00
2:25 -1. Will I actually be able to see the bacteria swimming around as little tiny white things?
4:27 - 2. Can I dose hydrogen peroxide in conjunction with Re-fresh/Waste-Away at night for control over dinos?
6:23 - 3. I just added one & only to my marine fishless cycle Nano tank. Nitrite at 2.ppm & Ammonia at .25. Will this inhibit bacteria conversion & growth for a 6 day cycle?
8:42 - 4. I am currently cycling a tank that has about 2 ppm of ammonia, no nitrites and no nitrates.Should I add the one and only right now, or should I use a...2023-01-1241 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDecQA2Timestamps:
00:00 -Intro
1:38 - Phosphate spike that lead to slime. Dosing Re-fresh and Waste-Away. Should I continue with waste away or refresh?
4:11- I am currently treating my fish with antibiotics. How long and how often should I be using the first defense?
7:08 - SPS reef using Waste-Away Gels that caused an outbreak and coral death.
10:06 - After dosing Re-Fresh and Waste-Away I still have lots of cyano. Can I start the treatment process over?
11:40 - If I dose more one and only bacteria does it affect the cycle time?
17:35 - Re-Fresh /Waste-Away/ Eco...2022-12-3139 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastAquarium Keeping- Past, Present, & FutureJoin us as we talk about the history of aquarium keeping, how things have changed (Did you know you used to be able to buy fish in department stores), what they are now, and ideas on what the future of fish keeping will be like.
2022-12-2843 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDecember Q & ATimestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:03 What material is Re-Mover PLUS?
2:35 Ammonia- 1 drop or 4 drops per gallon?
4:47 Cycling question about a 20 gallon tank.
8:12 How much One and Only to dose on a 10 gallon.
9:29 Can you explain the concept of pre-filters?
10:53 Bare bottom tank with nitrate and phosphate issues.
12:38 Freshwater Cycling question.
14:41 What are optimal conditions for nitrifying bacteria?
16:31 Can I dose Waste Away and Eco-Balance without a skimmer?
19:37 How do I Fishless cycle if I have plants in the tank?
20:15 Re-Fresh/ Waste-Away treatments for a 240 saltwater.
22:37 Cycling a 125gallon tank for a...2022-12-2337 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastBacteria in AquariumsTimestamps:
00:00 Start
1:34 Intro
3:59 Introduction to bacteria
5:20 Autotrophs
6:02 Heterotrophs
12:33 Purple Non Sulfate Bacteria
25:57 PNSB
28:55 Nitrifiers crash
29:14 Corals eat Biofilm
32:46 Fuels
2022-11-1646 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastNovember Q&ADuring this Q&A episode Dr. Tim answers the following questions:
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:26 - 1 - Do I need a skimmer when using waste away?
3:19 - 2 - Recognizing unfriendly bacteria, what beneficial bacteria are, and how do we promote the good ones?
7:04 - 3 - Help with cycling a 25 gallon reef tank.
10:04 - 4 - What is EPS?
12:10 - 5 - Suspended bio-media placement question.
14:05 -6 - TAN or Ammonia? Questions for BRS and MACNA videos.
22:14 - 7 - What is the concentration of ammonia in A...2022-11-0746 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastPlanted AquariumsThis episode of the DrTim's Aquarium podcast, we talk about planted tanks.
Timestamp:
00:00 Start
1:38 What is a planted tank
4:11 Cycling a planted tank
6:32 Order of placing things in the tank
9:11 C02 and pH
12:50 Setup steps recap
18:53 Small fish and cycling a planted tank
22:48 Trimming a planted tank
23:15 Time it takes to establish a planted tank
23:32 Linden Method
27:20 Cichlids and planted tanks
29:40 Pest control
30:34 Alum Dip = 1 tablespoon alum per 1 gallon of water
31:24 Shrimp and planted tanks
34:43 Waste-Away for planted tanks
37:00 Troubleshooting for plante...2022-10-2945 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastOctober Q & A part 2October Q & A part 2
Timestamp:
0:00 Intro
0:45 - Freshwater tank with high nitrates that won't go away.
3:00 - Where to add the bacteria in an aquaponics system and how long to let them settle.
11:58 - Freshwater aquarium questions from a beginner- plants an fishless cycling, delays before adding fish, and One and Only uses and storage.
18:30 - How to use Eco-Balance in place of Microbactor7 to fight dinoflagellates?
23:22 - One and Only, Waste-Away, or Re-Fresh to help fight stringy, white slime bacteria in a s...2022-10-0551 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastOctQ& A Part 1October Q & A part 1.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:10 - LFS questions about the Fishless cycle card
13:48 - In the midst of an ammonia spike have I killed off the nitrifying bacteria?
21:00 -I accident spiked my ammonia to 5 ppm on day one of the fishless cycle...
25:55 - Using a powder to mix my own Ammonia chloride solution.
32:12 -Did you change the formula of First Defense?
34:18 - Question on cycling and the science behind it.
36:51 - Question about fishless cycling in...2022-10-0452 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastSept Q & ADr Tim answers your questions!
Timestamps:
0:00 start
5:49 - Do I add the Beneficial Bacteria only on the First day... or throughout the entire cycling process?
10:38 -The bottle of bacteria delivered by Amazon was extremely hot. Do you think the bacteria was dead? What should I do?
19:16 - Cycling my new tank Redsea XL525 with One and Only but I’m not going to be able to add fish until day 25. Do I continue to dose ammonia?
21:31 - When using one and only do I still need to use a water conditioner?
25:30 - I...2022-09-2348 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastNew ASF ProductsHave you heard about the new ASF products? This podcast will give you an overview of what you can expect to see this fall and next spring.
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
0:28 ASF
2:26 New Pumps
9:37 Pump thermal protection
10:27 Wavemakers
15:30 NJMx Pumps
17:22 Salt
23.:25 Reef Shots
30:11 Liquid Additives
30:33 Powder Additives
31:41 Proten LED's
40:31 ASF Test Kits
2022-09-0745 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastAugust Q&ADr. Tim answers your questions!
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
1:15- 1"Is it better to add Waste Away to a reef setup once a week,or better to split and dose half twice a week? How long do I need to turn off the skimmer?
5:39-2 How to use Waste-Away and Re-Fresh on my 24 gallon tank.
7:32- 3 "I will be completing the cycle soon, but won't be able to get fish for another 2 weeks, do I continue to dose 2ppm ammonia and how often?"
8:49- 4 "Is it normal for t...2022-08-1740 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastCyanos and DinosDr. Tim talks about some of the basics of Cyanos and Dinos
Time Stamps:
1:52-Cyanobacteria; what are they?
3:13- Dinos; what are they?
5:34- How cyanos work
6:28- How to control nitrate
10:58- What to do if you have cyano
14:08- What consumes nitrate
15:27- Cyano Treatments
19:09- Cyano overload and issues it might cause
22:47- Dino growth
25:56- Dino treatment
31:37- How to balance your tank
33:00- Lighting
T...2022-08-1036 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastJuly Q & A part 2The second half of our July Question and Answer podcast
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
00:34 -1- Well water and AquaCleanse
05:36 -2- No change in Bio pellet consumption on a 280 gallon system.
09:54 -3- ReFresh and canister filters
11:02 -4- Green film on the glass.
16:34 -5- Safe to use ReFresh and WasteAway with Pistol and Cleaner Shrimp
19:25 -6- Cloudy water after using WasteAway and Refresh treatment
27:54 -7- Cycling with dry seeded purple rock and One and Only
31:53 -8- Aqueon Water Conditioner being used with ammonia and On...2022-07-2746 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastJuly Q&A Part 1We had so many questions that this will be part 1 of 2 Question and Answer Podcasts this month! Thank you for all your questions.
Time Stamps:
0:45 - Important announcement
1:45 -#1- Do you recommend removing filter socks and/or carbon when dosing First Defense?
3:34 -#2- Can I use nopox and waste away at the same time? Do I need to remove my carbon?
5:54 -#3- What do you do when you have a bacterial bloom?
6:39 -#4- Amazon order of Koi EcoBalance from the USA t...2022-07-2343 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTim’s Aquatics MediaAt the last trade shows we've gotten several questions about our medias, what they do, and when you should use them. This episode is a casual conversation about the DrTim's Aquatics medias.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
1:30 What is media?
4:35 Pores and surface area of media.
5:37 Filtration setup and order
7:13 Carbon
21:14 Phosphate
24:31 Phosphate Eliminator and Phosphate Eliminator Plus
28:20 Media bags
39:47 Zeolite
45:45 Review
As always if you have any questions of if you would li...2022-07-1650 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastJune Q & A EpisodeJoin us for our June question and answer episode.
Timestamp
00:00 Start
3:42 - Maxima clam and brown algae treatment
5:58 - Aquarium cloudiness caused by rinsing bio-media
10:44 - How to remove substrate from a tank
16:20 - Is it better for the bacteria to cycle a tank using treated tap water or rodi?
19:20 - How long I should focus on nitrifiers before I seed the tank with coraline for my rocks?
20:56 - What point during a tank’s life should I worry about adding the organic consuming bacteria?
22:15 - How to get my pH...2022-07-0550 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMay Podcast- Bene-FISH-al Fish Food and NutritionIn this episode Dr Tim talks about the basics of fish nutrition as well as the benefits of using Bene-FISH-al Fish food.
Timestamps:
2:00- Fish and Feeding
5:10 Fish and Wheat
11:00 Dr Jessie Sanders
11:30 HUFA's and PUFA's
13:57 What to look for when buying food
15:00 Herbivores, Omnivores, Carnivores
15:59 Goldfish and Oscars
18:06 Protein requirements
20:24 DrTim's Aquatics Bene-FISH-al Fish food
26:11 Bene-FISH-al benefits
2022-05-1843 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMay Q & ADr Tim answers your questions!
Time stamps:
2:02 my cycle is stalled with Ammonia reading of 2ppm going on for 2 weeks.
6:20 Things to think of when moving.
11:57 Would you recommend leaving out all mechanical filtration while cycling with this bacteria? That way the only thing they can get stuck to is the substrate, rock, and biological filter media?
14:01 Just came out of my 3 day blackout. I’m dosing waste away now. The Dino’s are gone for now. But my alk is sky high and my corals are s...2022-05-1252 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMicrobiology 101This episode is all about the basics of microbiology. Dr Tim talks about what various microorganisms and what you can expect of them in your tank's ecosystem.
Got questions? Contact us through social media or by sending an email to info@drtimsaquatics.com
Thank you so much for being a listener!
2022-05-0258 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastApril Q & AOur Q & A Podcast for April answers the following questions:
Timestamps:
Intro
1:35 #1 Can I use Waste-Away Gels if I don't have a skimmer on my 45g tank?
4:00 #2 My Eco-Balance arrived in a slushy state. Will it still work?
5:34 #3 Cycling problems with a 20g using ammonium chloride and stability.
8:08 #4 Cycling a tank using live rock and bacteria.
11:37 #5 Waste-Away gel usage in an all-in-one 20 gallon.
14:09 #6 Help! I overdosed First Defense by 10x the recommended dose!
15:36 #7 Why shouldn't I use a UV sterilizer?
22:06 #8 Re-Fresh and Waste-Away for Green Hair Algae (GHA) tre...2022-04-2039 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMarch Q&AOur March Q&A episode answered 13 of your questions from dino treatment, to One and Only storage, and of course lots of cycling questions.
As always, we love hearing from you and are happy to answer your questions. Send them to us on social media or via email at info@drtimsaquatics.com
2022-03-1049 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastFebruary Q & AIn this episode Dr Tim and Hilary answer your questions!
If you have a question you would like for us to answer, please send us a message on social media or send an email to info@drtimsaquatics.com
Thanks for listening & happy fish keeping!
2022-03-0951 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastAcclimationIn this episode Dr Tim and Hilary talk about the right and wrong ways to acclimate fish and corals, and the science behind it.
2022-02-2850 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMore Questions!Dr Tim and Hilary dig back into the mail bag for more listener questions!
2022-01-2547 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastAmmoniaIn this episode, Dr Tim and Hilary talk about ammonia. We start off slowly, giving you the basics before going more in-depth as the episode progresses.
2022-01-1244 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDecember Q&ADr Tim and Hilary answer your questions about cycling, vodka dosing, ammonia levels in a new tank, where to find our products in the US and abroad as well as talk about some fun upcoming content you can expect in 2022!
2021-12-2945 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTim‘s Media Products - What they are and How to use Most EffectivelyDr Tim and Hilary discuss the range of DrTim's Aquatics media products - what they are, how and when to use them and how to get the most from each media - HINT: prepare your water to remove particulate organics that can clog the media! For more tips and hints start listening now!
2021-12-201h 00DrTim's Aquarium PodcastMail Call!Dr Tim and Hilary answer a variety of aquarium-related questions related to our different products, how they are impacted by the weather, where to find them, as well as several questions about dinos and more!
2021-12-0150 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastWaste-Away GelsDr. Tim and Hilary talk in-depth about our Waste-Away Gels. Dr. Tim explains how they work, the different sizes, types, and applications for them from Freshwater shrimp tanks to koi ponds and nano reefs to usage in local fish stores. They talk about the best placement, and how to use them for those new to the Waste-Away gels, and invite existing Waste-Away gel users to enter a contest.
2021-11-1647 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastMore Aquarium Related Questions Answered. DrTim and Hilary open-up the mailboxDrTim and Hilary answer a variety of aquairum related questions related to what products to add when, what products you can add together and which you shouldn't, more about lightening, what equipment who should have running when first starting your tank and more!
2021-10-2733 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastAlgae - The horrific part of aquarium keepingDrTim and Hilary discuss what can cause algae and how to get rid of it naturally and for the long-term. Get control of algae by understand the various causes and remedies. Whether your tank has green algae, black beard algae, tuff algae or other forms fixes are available as described in this podcast.
2021-10-2238 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastHints and Tip on Cycling Your New Aquarium Faster and EasierDr Tim and Hilary discuss ways to cycle your new aquarium faster and with less stress on you. Combining the science behind nitrifying bacteria with the practical experience of growing nitrifying bacteria on a large-scale they provide proven hints, tips and advice to get your tank's biofilter up and running quickly and easily. For both freshwater and marine aquarist, novice and experienced, this podcast has somehting for everyone.
2021-09-1842 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTims Mailbox - Dr Tim and Hilary Answer Your QuestionsThe mailbox is full of questions about
cycling - how to do it in small tanks
ammonia - how to measure, how much add, when to add it
nitrifiers - where do they live in the tank - in the water or surfaces or ??
test kits - how to correctly use them
more and more more
2021-09-0158 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTm‘s Aquatics New Products and Back on the RoadDr Tim and Hilary discuss new products and new brands that were introduced at SuperZoo Las Vegas. DrTim's Aquatics now has reptile products via the Reptile Systems brand and DC pumps, Test kits and LED lights via the ASF brand.
Consumer shows are also back and we discuss Reef-A-Palooza and Aquashella.
2021-08-2944 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastOpening the Mailbox - Dr Tim and Hilary answer your aquarium questionsSetting-up and maintaining an aquarium can seem confusing.
Dr Tim and Hilary answer your aquarium related questions about cycling, storing products, how to correct apply our products to your aquarium and others.
2021-07-2256 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastHow to plan and prepare your aquarium to survive an emergencyHeat waves, hurricanes, fires, ice storms, floods, tornados and more - OH MY!! Dr Tim and Hilary discuss want you need to do to prepare your aquarium and its inhabitants to survive with these natural disasters hit resulting in power outages, extreme temperatures and more.
Learn how to plan and be ready to maximum the chance of your tank making it through any of these events.
2021-07-1445 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTim's Mailbox - answering more of your questionsDr Tim and Hilary go through the mailbox and answer questions on media, dosing One & Only, cycling tanks with fish, should you consider a UV sterilizer, how to position media blocks and more! Plus wonder how to cycle with live rock and live sand - they answer that too!.
2021-06-3037 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTim's Aquatics Filter Media ExplainedDr Tim and Hilary discuss our new line of filtration media. Explaining what they do, how to use them and where to place them in your system.
2021-06-0950 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDr Tim and Hilary LiveNOTE - sound does not start until about 1 minute 3 seconds.
Dr Tim and Hilary open up the DrTIm's Aquatics Podcast channel to take your aquarium related questions about new tanks, old tanks, Eco-Balance and more.
2021-05-2635 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastHow to set-up and maintain a quarantine tankDr Tim and Hilary discuss the importance of quarantine tanks and what is need to set them up and maintain them.
Quarantining your fish is vital to the long-term health of your aquarium. Following these suggestions will take the work out of your quarantine tank.
2021-05-0643 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTim's Mailbox - answering more of your questionsDrTim and Hilary answer questions that we have received via email and social media about cycling, Eco-Balance, how many products to add at the same time and dosing a quarantine tank to name a few.
2021-04-2933 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastPrepping Your Tank For VacationYou're taking off for a week or two - congrats you've earned it!
Plus, you found someone to feed your fish and watch your aquarium. How do you prep the system so you and your friend both don't lose it during your time-off? This podcast gives you helpful hints and suggestions how on to get everything set-up ahead of time and have a worry-free vacation while your aquarium is looked after.
#1 hint - don't listen to this podcast for the first time the night before you are leaving!!!!
2021-04-1532 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastFirst Defense and EcoBalance - Proactive Insurance for Your TankThis podcast explains the science behind our First Defense and EcoBalance and discusses how to use individually and together. First Defense is one of the few non-bacteria water conditioners DrTim's Aquatics has and contains vitamins, an immunostimulant and slime coat replacement.
Eco-Balance is our own probiotic bacteria that works to keep the number of bad bacteria in the aquarium low.
We discuss how to use them, when to use them and the benefits of using them.
2021-03-1251 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTim's Aquatics Waste-Away Gels - What, Why and How.Dr Tim and Hilary discuss our DrTim's Aquatics time release Waste-Away gels. An innovative and unique product that releases good bacteria into your tank 24/7 helping to keep the tank clean and the water sparkling. Learn why the gels were developed, when and how to use them and tips for troubleshooting in this podcast.
2021-02-2835 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastDrTims Mailbox - We answer Your QuestionsFor this podcast we answer a lot of questions we had received about cycling and our One & Only (ONO) Live Nitrifying Bacteria.
What to know:
How much ammonia to dose
When to test my water
When to change my water
Can I add ONO when fish are in the tank
Can I use Prime
Should I dose everyday
What about plants and cycling
and more ......
2021-01-2936 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastWater Chemistry Part II Aquarium Test KitsWater chemistry test kits are a necessary tool when setting-up and maintaining your aquarium. But they can be confusing and mis-used. This episode discusses the basics on how to use test kits, what they can and can't do, how to get the best readings, and the target values for the most common test kits.
2020-12-2046 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastWater Chemistry Basic - Introduction to Basic TermsKeeping an aquarium means water testing and being introduced to lots of new terms like pH, ammonia, alkalinity, salinity etc. For this session Dr Tim explains these terms and more in clear. concise, easy to follow language. Then we discuss how they are interrelated in your aquarium and the animals we keep.
2020-11-0648 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastFish Nutrition BasicsDr Tim discusses fish nutrition basics with Hilary, our social media coordinator. Join them as they talk about a variety of fish nutrition and fish food topics including:
What are the important things to look for in a fish feed,
How to select the right fish food for your fish,
Not all foods are created equal,
Do you about HUFA's and PUFA's
What feed does Dr Tim recommend,
and more!
2020-10-141h 00DrTim's Aquarium PodcastOrganics in Your AquariumUnderstanding organics and the role they play in water quality is key to achieving long-term stability in any aquarium. In this podcast Dr Tim and Hilary discuss organics - what they are, where they come from, how to control them and the role they play in your aquarium
2020-10-0243 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastTop things to know about quickly cycling your aquariumDr Tim and Hilary, our social media manager, discuss the top things you need to know about nitrifying bacteria and cycling your new aquarium.
2020-08-1845 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastCycling Your AquariumDr Tim explains what cycling is and why it is important to the success of your aquarium whether it is freshwater, saltwater, or reef. He also explains how to speed up the cycling process with fish in the tank or by fishless cycling; both using DrTim's Aquatics One & Only Live Nitrifying bacteria.
Confused about cycling your aquarium - Dr Tim takes you through the process.
2020-04-0640 minDrTim's Aquarium PodcastTips on Setting-up Your AquariumDr Tim discussed what you need to consider when setting-up your aquarium: location, water, equipment, decorations to filling the tank
2020-04-0118 min