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Ben Ochart
United States
Приєднався 19 жов 2011
This channel is all about becoming a successful and happy fish keeper.
After relocating from SoCal to Middle Tennessee in Nov. 2020, my fish room includes SA/CA & African Cichlids, Live Bearers, a Planted Community Tank (egg layers) and Betta. The content I cover applies to all types of fish keeping and I enjoy being part of the friendly and helpful YT fish keeping community.
The channel has two mottos: "Always be learning!" and "We all learn from each other."
If you would like to support future content creation, here are a few ways you can do so:
1) Sub and hit that notification bell. 2) Consider becoming a Patreon monthly supporter at: patreon.com/user?u=13754188 (monthly memberships start for as little as $3 a month). 3) Visit my Spring Store here: teespring.com/stores/ben-ocharts-store. 4) Visit my Amazon Store at: www.amazon.com/shop/benochart
I thank you for all the support and encouragement you've provided over the years.
Truly YOU ROCK!
-Ben O
After relocating from SoCal to Middle Tennessee in Nov. 2020, my fish room includes SA/CA & African Cichlids, Live Bearers, a Planted Community Tank (egg layers) and Betta. The content I cover applies to all types of fish keeping and I enjoy being part of the friendly and helpful YT fish keeping community.
The channel has two mottos: "Always be learning!" and "We all learn from each other."
If you would like to support future content creation, here are a few ways you can do so:
1) Sub and hit that notification bell. 2) Consider becoming a Patreon monthly supporter at: patreon.com/user?u=13754188 (monthly memberships start for as little as $3 a month). 3) Visit my Spring Store here: teespring.com/stores/ben-ocharts-store. 4) Visit my Amazon Store at: www.amazon.com/shop/benochart
I thank you for all the support and encouragement you've provided over the years.
Truly YOU ROCK!
-Ben O
This is a *BIG IMPROVEMENT!*
Let's talk about a recent overdue improvement to my DIY Sump Filter on my 210 gallon South and Central American Cichlid tank. Let's get into it along with another recent change to my 29 gallon quarantine / hospital tank.
*Thank you for watching!* If you like the content of this channel please don't forget to hit that sub button, thumbs up and notification bell. It tells UA-cam that something good is going on and encourages UA-cam to share the channel with other fish keepers like you and me. Thank you!
Copyright protected music used with permission:
EpidemicSound.com
Remember that fish keeping is truly a fluid situation and what works for one set-up might not work for another. Do plenty of research gathering information from several reliable sources before making any changes in your aquarium.
How to Support the Channel, Fish Room Expansion and Future Content Creation:
Some of you have asked for a way to support the channel. I thank you for asking. Here are a couple ways you can help to keep the content coming:
- Join the _Garage Gang_ by becoming a *Patreon* member and get early access to videos and behind the scenes content not available to the public. Use this link for more info: www.patreon.com/user?u=13754188
- Do you shop on *Amazon?* Use this link to visit my Amazon store (and for all of your Amazon purchases, fish or non-fish related): amazon.com/shop/benochart
Any qualified purchase, after using that link to get to Amazon, will provide the channel with a small percentage. *You still get the best price on all goods, so we all win!*
- Visit my _TeeSpring store_ for mugs, tee's, hoodies and other channel merch at:
ben-ocharts-store.creator-spring.com
All purchases help the channel with a small percentage. Use "LIVESTREAM" for a 10% discount at check-out. Thanks!
Live Streaming
Join me and a great group of fish keepers on Saturday's at 11am Central (that's 9am Pacific / Noon Eastern) for The Cichlids & Coffee live stream. It's a great hour of fish fun and gets into everything from setting up a tank, filtration, fish selection and everything in between. I hope to see you there.
Thank you to key vendors that have helped with my new fish room including:
Josh at *Cunningham Tropicals,* a provider of quality fish and dry goods at
cunninghamtropicals.com (see discount codes below).
*Aquarium Co-Op,* a top provider of both products and knowledge for all types of fish keepers.
Visit the Co-Op at: aquariumcoop.com
*Sera* Aquarium Products - See their line here: www.sera.de/us
*NorthFin* Fish Food available here:
keepfishkeeping.com/collections/fish-food
*Sicce,* a top quality manufacturer of aquarium pumps and filters.
*Hygger/AQQA* makers of a variety of aquarium products such as lights, pumps and heaters.
*Underwater Galleries,* makers of the most beautiful ceramic caves available.
*Xpertmatic,* maker of good quality internal filters and air pumps.
Many of these products are listed in my Amazon Affiliate store at:
*amazon.com/shop/benochart*
For a behind the scenes look and access to photos and videos not posted anywhere else, please follow me on Instagram at: _ben.o.cichlid_
If you're looking for a very helpful, knowledgeable and supportive group, check out the _Ben O'Cichlid_ group on Facebook. Cichlid is in the name but all types of fish keepers are welcome. Be sure to answer all the join-in questions or the group moderators will not let you in. It's how we keep the trolls out.
Special Discounts from my Channel Sponsor!
Check out *CunninghamTropicals.com* and use *discount codes:* _BenO15_ for 15% off on all fish orders and *BenO10_ for 10% on dry goods like food. Discounts do not apply to shipping and are subject to cancellation or change at any time.
Thank you for the on-going support and encouragement!
Never forget - *YOU ROCK!*
*Thank you for watching!* If you like the content of this channel please don't forget to hit that sub button, thumbs up and notification bell. It tells UA-cam that something good is going on and encourages UA-cam to share the channel with other fish keepers like you and me. Thank you!
Copyright protected music used with permission:
EpidemicSound.com
Remember that fish keeping is truly a fluid situation and what works for one set-up might not work for another. Do plenty of research gathering information from several reliable sources before making any changes in your aquarium.
How to Support the Channel, Fish Room Expansion and Future Content Creation:
Some of you have asked for a way to support the channel. I thank you for asking. Here are a couple ways you can help to keep the content coming:
- Join the _Garage Gang_ by becoming a *Patreon* member and get early access to videos and behind the scenes content not available to the public. Use this link for more info: www.patreon.com/user?u=13754188
- Do you shop on *Amazon?* Use this link to visit my Amazon store (and for all of your Amazon purchases, fish or non-fish related): amazon.com/shop/benochart
Any qualified purchase, after using that link to get to Amazon, will provide the channel with a small percentage. *You still get the best price on all goods, so we all win!*
- Visit my _TeeSpring store_ for mugs, tee's, hoodies and other channel merch at:
ben-ocharts-store.creator-spring.com
All purchases help the channel with a small percentage. Use "LIVESTREAM" for a 10% discount at check-out. Thanks!
Live Streaming
Join me and a great group of fish keepers on Saturday's at 11am Central (that's 9am Pacific / Noon Eastern) for The Cichlids & Coffee live stream. It's a great hour of fish fun and gets into everything from setting up a tank, filtration, fish selection and everything in between. I hope to see you there.
Thank you to key vendors that have helped with my new fish room including:
Josh at *Cunningham Tropicals,* a provider of quality fish and dry goods at
cunninghamtropicals.com (see discount codes below).
*Aquarium Co-Op,* a top provider of both products and knowledge for all types of fish keepers.
Visit the Co-Op at: aquariumcoop.com
*Sera* Aquarium Products - See their line here: www.sera.de/us
*NorthFin* Fish Food available here:
keepfishkeeping.com/collections/fish-food
*Sicce,* a top quality manufacturer of aquarium pumps and filters.
*Hygger/AQQA* makers of a variety of aquarium products such as lights, pumps and heaters.
*Underwater Galleries,* makers of the most beautiful ceramic caves available.
*Xpertmatic,* maker of good quality internal filters and air pumps.
Many of these products are listed in my Amazon Affiliate store at:
*amazon.com/shop/benochart*
For a behind the scenes look and access to photos and videos not posted anywhere else, please follow me on Instagram at: _ben.o.cichlid_
If you're looking for a very helpful, knowledgeable and supportive group, check out the _Ben O'Cichlid_ group on Facebook. Cichlid is in the name but all types of fish keepers are welcome. Be sure to answer all the join-in questions or the group moderators will not let you in. It's how we keep the trolls out.
Special Discounts from my Channel Sponsor!
Check out *CunninghamTropicals.com* and use *discount codes:* _BenO15_ for 15% off on all fish orders and *BenO10_ for 10% on dry goods like food. Discounts do not apply to shipping and are subject to cancellation or change at any time.
Thank you for the on-going support and encouragement!
Never forget - *YOU ROCK!*
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![From HUGE to NANO [Every Tank, Every Fish] - *A FULL FISH ROOM UPDATE!* in 4K!!!](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ba67Tfck0iQ/mqdefault.jpg)
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From HUGE to NANO [Every Tank, Every Fish] - *A FULL FISH ROOM UPDATE!* in 4K!!!
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The Fish Room is ROCKING! Let's check out *every tank and every fish,* from HUGE to NANO in this *full fish room update in 4K!* _Timestamps!_ 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - 300 Gallon African Cichlid Tank 02:03 - 210 Gallon South and Central American Tank 07:10 - 55 Gallon Red Terror Tank 07:57 - 55 Gallon Planted Community Tank 09:25 - 90 Gallon Rimless South & Central American Tank 11:50 - 20 Gallon R...
Leave YouTube or STAY TRUE (and Have Fun!) - *Cory & John are Both RIGHT!*
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*Do I keep producing UA-cam content or *BURN OUT* and leave UA-cam?* I have to agree with both Cory (Aquarium Co-Op) and John (KGTropicals). They are *BOTH RIGHT!* What they talk about in recent videos, the direction that they have decided to go in, it will minimize the risk of completely burning out and prevent them from *giving up on being a UA-cam content creator!* _I agree 100%_ and think i...
New Fish *DISEASE!*
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This is why I recommend that all new fish *ALWAYS* be put through a month (or longer) of quarantine. *Disease has shown up two weeks into quarantine* with some new fish I picked up locally. _Let’s talk about it._ *Thank you for watching!* If you like the content of this channel please don't forget to hit that sub button, thumbs up and notification bell. It tells UA-cam that something good is go...
![HOB [Finnex] vs SPONGE Filter *for a NANO Tank* [Which is Better?]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/CizYcxP8jOY/mqdefault.jpg)
HOB [Finnex] vs SPONGE Filter *for a NANO Tank* [Which is Better?]
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Which filter is better in a nano tank? A conventional sponge filter or a small hang-on-back (HOB) filter? Let's compare two filters from The _Aquarium Co-Op._ Their Co-Op brand of sponge filter vs the small (3 watt Finnex "Power Filter Pure-7") HOB. Which one is better in a nano tank application? Have you used these filters? Do you think, _"My filter is better!"_ Share your experiences in the c...
Water Changes in A Malawi African Cichlid Tank *CAN BE DANGEROUS!*
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Water changes in a Malawi Cichlid tank are very different from those in my other tanks. Fish behavior can change suddenly and violent behavior, territory battles and other dangerous craziness can get triggered by the water change. Why does this happen? Let's talk about it and compare it to water changes in some of the other tanks in my fish room. Thank you for watching! Do you have questions, t...
My 5 Tips for *PEACE* in a BIG CICHLID TANK!
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Why don't my big cichlids kill each other? How are those new additions to the 300 gallon *all still alive?* Here's my theory, my *5 tips* on why my big cichlids don't kill each other and why there's finally peach in my cichlid tanks. It wasn't always like that. What changed? Let's talk about it! Do you keep big aggressive cichlids? What's been your experience and successful actions in curbing a...
BATTLE ROYALE or PEACE? *4 NEW Cichlids go into the 300 Gallon Aquarium!*
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*What will it be? A _Battle Royale_ or Peach?* I've added 4 new African Cichlids to the 300 gallon aquarium. Whenever you add cichlids to an established African Cichlid tank, "Get ready to rumble!" Let's talk about what happened and the steps I took to try to make this move as peaceful as possible! Thank you for watching! Have you added new fish to an established cichlid tank? Share your experi...
Lightning *STRIKES TWICE!* [Another Aqueon 55 Gallon Center Brace Failure!]
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Lightning *STRIKES TWICE!* [Another Aqueon 55 Gallon Center Brace Failure!]
Fish Room Update *EVERY FISH [New & Old] & EVERY TANK!*
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Fish Room Update *EVERY FISH [New & Old] & EVERY TANK!*
Instantly Add Fish to a New Tank *Without the Die-Offs!*
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Instantly Add Fish to a New Tank *Without the Die-Offs!*
Beating Nitrates [and Algae] with More than Just Water Changes!
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Beating Nitrates [and Algae] with More than Just Water Changes!
ALBINO THREADFIN ACARA a *CENTERPIECE FISH!*
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ALBINO THREADFIN ACARA a *CENTERPIECE FISH!*
AN EVERY FISH & EVERY TANK [FULL FISH ROOM LAP] UPDATE!
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AN EVERY FISH & EVERY TANK [FULL FISH ROOM LAP] UPDATE!
5 VITAL [Beneficial Bacteria] Tips *You MUST KNOW!*
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5 VITAL [Beneficial Bacteria] Tips *You MUST KNOW!*
CLOSE OBSERVATION & FAST ACTION *SAVES NEW FISH!*
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CLOSE OBSERVATION & FAST ACTION *SAVES NEW FISH!*
BIG BEASTS & Nano Fish from CUNNINGHAM TROPICALS! [Let's UnBox!]
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BIG BEASTS & Nano Fish from CUNNINGHAM TROPICALS! [Let's UnBox!]
Tank Braced and Instantly Cycled *WHY?* [Exciting Fish Room News!]
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Tank Braced and Instantly Cycled *WHY?* [Exciting Fish Room News!]
A *FULL FISH ROOM UPDATE* [Every Fish & Every Tank!]
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A *FULL FISH ROOM UPDATE* [Every Fish & Every Tank!]
Bringing a CRASHED TANK *BACK TO LIFE!*
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Bringing a CRASHED TANK *BACK TO LIFE!*
TRANSFORMED from DARK to LIGHT *WHAT CHANGED the COLOR of My Fish?*
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TRANSFORMED from DARK to LIGHT *WHAT CHANGED the COLOR of My Fish?*
FULL FISH ROOM UPDATE! [The GOOD and the BAD]
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FULL FISH ROOM UPDATE! [The GOOD and the BAD]
Tips for Using *CHEMICAL FILTRATION* [like Activated Carbon & Purigen] the RIGHT WAY!
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Tips for Using *CHEMICAL FILTRATION* [like Activated Carbon & Purigen] the RIGHT WAY!
A PEACEFUL Cichlid "COMMUNITY TANK?"
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A PEACEFUL Cichlid "COMMUNITY TANK?"
FISH ROOM UPDATE [Making Room for NEW *UNICORN* Fish - The STARRY NIGHT]!
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FISH ROOM UPDATE [Making Room for NEW *UNICORN* Fish - The STARRY NIGHT]!
I’ve Wanted this Fish for a LONG TIME!
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I’ve Wanted this Fish for a LONG TIME!
Very helpful! I'm switching my tank from glass pebbles to sand. The pebbles are smaller than gravel & smooth but I think my corys would love sand more
You do what you do, ppl looking for these vids are searching them out, and searching out these channels, not just looking at a feed. It like musicians, who's on the radio, well what better bands are not being played on the radio....millions, is what it is, make yours shit great, and the word will spread, then they search you out.
Would I like about your videos is the fact that at one time you figured out what was wrong with your filters and how to go about fixing them you and I are around the same age and we have a tendency to use our heads and common sense when it comes to problems and problem-solving
You could use and ATO with an optical sensor like they do in the saltwater world like the one from Tunze and I think Hygger even has an ATO.
👍🏻😎 🇺🇸Happy Independence day!🇺🇸
Is an 80 ppm dangerous for a community tank?
Ben, tell us about anticloramine with a top off?
The water added to the ATO is treated with conditioner that neutralizes chloramine.
Happy 4th to you and your Family, Ben! Enjoy the time with them, and you’re right - this IS a Great Country‼️🇺🇸👏👏👏
@@catsailor8621 Amen
@@keithduwe2647 💪👊🍻
Make covers ?
@@DiscusNT I have a sump the same size with covers and almost no evaporation. Covers should be first and foremost.
I have some evap plastic covers that can be cut to size. I might just cover a part of the sump.
First, ahead of pumps, plumbing and media??? 😉
I use plexiglass cut in 3 pieces. One on the left of the intake pipes (with cut outs). Same on the right side to the return plumbing (again with cut outs for plumbing). Then one in the centre. This full covers the sump and is easily removable and almost eliminates evaporation. Can I send a picture?
Always great advice. Thanks for sharing
I loved the pun "Floating around in the fish community"
Make sure your ATO reservoir is large enough so it does not run dry and require frequent replenishment with water I have a 15 gallon reservoir servicing my 340 and 500 gallon sumps. Still needs to be refilled about every 10 days
Looks good Ben😊. Do you have a diy video or could you link one with how you did your sump or who you learned from please.
The most recent videos might help: ua-cam.com/play/PLr8ew8o8WXoDqjZiWozK49-rqec9NxVcb.html&si=-IxoHf6r0KXmuxys
Beautiful 😊❤🎉
Happy 4th of July Ben. Have a wonderful and safe one
Happy Fourth of July my friend
Happy forth Ben, enjoy buddy!!!
Happy Independence Day for you and your family. Thank you for all you do for us fishy folks.
Be safe 😊
Happy 4th of July Ben
Happy 4th Ben! Be safe and have a great holiday. Cya next weekend!
fanxy masterful show-offs❤️ LOVE the oscar
I like what you’re doing.
Thank you!
Loving the Salvini and the Firemouth...reminds me I need more Central American Cichlids in my life. 😊
Is that live plants in your Oscar tank? If those are artificial, where do you purchase them. They are really nice.
Is it level in the other direction; Front to back?
Yes it is
I hope to have a couple cichlid tank eventually. I really like yellow labs and the multi shell dwellers. Unfortunately I don’t have the room or budget for that at the moment but it’s on the bucket list for sure
this man spoke facts! Im going to listen to this man!
Loved the video especially the bigger fish most of which are new to me , thank you!
Thank you 😀👍🏻
Love seeing the fish! Thank you!
Everyone is turning into randwas
What’s “randwas?”
Stunning
Thanks Ben for the refresher on beneficial bacteria, just lost three of my fish, was slacking off from my water changers because of my work schedule !!!
It happens to all of us.
Hey Ben I thought I saw a few Apistogrammas
I wish. They are very cool fish and on my “Hope to have someday” list.
I used to have a PAIR of the golden/yellow sevrums...that size...they ALWAYS HUNG TOGETHER...I WOULD SUGESST MAKING IT A PAIR. Makes a huge difference in your tank!..try it!!.Love the channel!
The reason I moved the Red Shoulder Severum to the 210 was because he was harassing the Gold Severum. But maybe two Gold Severums would get along?
Hola sen̈or Ben buenas dias.
Nice tanks,Ben ,I think you would do well with Discus 👍🤓
Congrats on your beautiful fish room. I love Green Terror cichlids but I realized you didn't talk about it in your second featured tank.
I should have. He’s a cool fish!
👍🤠 Those chocolate cichlids look like chocolate covered cherries
The end is kinda funny with you pointing to things that aren't there. I dont know if that was a whoops or done on purpose, but either way, I did giggle a bit.
Should be there 🤣🤣🤣 I’m not too worried. You’re one of 3 people who watch all the way to the end🤣 All kidding aside, thanks for pointing that out. I’ll fix it😀👍🏻
Tanks and fish are all looking good. Those chocolate Cichlids are just looking awesome
Your fishroom looking amazing as usual. The more i see of the chocolate cichlids the more i like them.
Awesome tanks. Well cared for as we can see. Gorgeous fish. Thanks for sharing Ben. Tanks to be so proud of
Much appreciated
Hey Ben thanks for sharing
too many youtube videos talking about media. Conclusions are usually "it works for me or look at my tank".
Or use the media that pays me to talk about it
Best solution start your topic with Obama is getting ready, then have a video with a fish named Obama and he getting ready for dinner time with new fish flakes.
My channel intentionally stays far away from anything even remotely related to politics.
Hay ben you get your foam from swiss tropical, Google tells me it's a unsecured site .. are you familiar with this? Thank you brother..
I've made plenty of little fish shorts, but I want to get into making some nice long form videos. I dont know if I should make some of the begginer fishkeeping how-to videos or not.
Each person brings their unique take and experience, so go ahead and make videos on whatever topic you wish to share.
You don't have to be on any treadmill. It's a choice.
I guess ultimately everything is…
@@BenOchart Whoever is running whatever channel started doing videos and later got obsessed with views and monetary gains which is fine if one accepted it as a part of being a content creator. There's should be no reason to make a video about burning out and having to do a lot in order to gain publicity, views, likes, money. People just like to moan and that's another topic to create a video on.
I stopped using heaters in my aquariums years ago because we keep our house in the 70s at all times. My only fish tank that has a heater is the one I keep in my school classroom because it does get cold in there at night and on the weekends.