Patty’s Aquatics

Patty’s Aquatics I have a YouTube channel and also breed aquarium fish and aquatic plants.
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Taking a closer look at my axolotl tank and explaining why I’m double-stacking sponge filters — building up instead of o...
02/15/2026

Taking a closer look at my axolotl tank and explaining why I’m double-stacking sponge filters — building up instead of out.

In this video, I take a closer look at my axolotl aquarium as part of my ongoing fishroom downsizing project.Instead of doing a full fishroom tour with quick...

New fish day always hits different.Rainbow Shiners have officially arrived, and these might be one of the most slept-on ...
02/06/2026

New fish day always hits different.
Rainbow Shiners have officially arrived, and these might be one of the most slept-on fish in the hobby. Big plans ahead for the future river tank

Getting new fish is hands down one of the most exciting moments in the aquarium hobby — and this one hits different.In this video, I introduce my newest fish...

Do you actually need calcium blocks in your aquarium? I break down Aquarium Co-Op Easy Shrimp & Snail Shells, what they ...
12/19/2025

Do you actually need calcium blocks in your aquarium? I break down Aquarium Co-Op Easy Shrimp & Snail Shells, what they do, and whether they’re worth using or not.

Calcium and minerals play a huge role in shell growth, molting, and overall health for shrimp and snails — but do calcium blocks really make a difference?In ...

Your filter isn’t just a filter… it’s a whole ecosystem. In my new video, I explain how the bacteria in your aquarium ac...
12/12/2025

Your filter isn’t just a filter… it’s a whole ecosystem. In my new video, I explain how the bacteria in your aquarium actually keep your fish alive. Check it out!

Biological filtration is the foundation of every healthy aquarium—and today, we’re breaking down exactly how it works. In this video, we dig into the two maj...

Who would have thought one piece of driftwood could cause so many problems?? Check out my update video on my Rainbow Shi...
12/05/2025

Who would have thought one piece of driftwood could cause so many problems?? Check out my update video on my Rainbow Shiner tank to see more.

In today’s update, I take you inside my 29-gallon Rainbow Shiner tank and share the surprising change that made a huge difference—removing the driftwood. Sin...

Dirted tanks don’t last forever — and most hobbyists aren’t prepared for what happens when the nutrients run out. In thi...
11/28/2025

Dirted tanks don’t last forever — and most hobbyists aren’t prepared for what happens when the nutrients run out. In this video, I break down why a lot of dirted tanks eventually fail and show the simple solution I’m using to keep them going long-term. If you’ve ever run a dirted tank (or want to), this is a must-watch.

Dirted tanks are amazing… but they don’t last forever.After 5 years, my own dirted aquarium finally showed the signs: slow plant growth, pale leaves, and a s...

I just posted an update on my battle with what might have been fish TB in my tank.I break down what actually happened, w...
11/21/2025

I just posted an update on my battle with what might have been fish TB in my tank.
I break down what actually happened, why my fish were dying, what I did about it, and the comment that completely changed how I look at aquarium bacteria.
If you keep fish, this is worth watching — it could save your tank.

In this update, I walk through what happened after my battle with what might have been fish TB (Mycobacterium).Two fish showed classic symptoms, most of my p...

Breeding CPDs doesn’t have to be complicated — here’s proof. My simple setup worked again! See the results 👇🐟
10/10/2025

Breeding CPDs doesn’t have to be complicated — here’s proof. My simple setup worked again! See the results 👇🐟

In this video, I share my full process for breeding Celestial Pearl Danios (CPDs) using the same simple setup that worked for my White Cloud Minnows. I walk ...

Low-maintenance dirted aquariums — myth or fact? 🐟 I put them side by side with standard planted tanks. Watch here and l...
10/03/2025

Low-maintenance dirted aquariums — myth or fact? 🐟 I put them side by side with standard planted tanks. Watch here and let me know if you agree!

Dirted tanks are often described as the ultimate low-maintenance planted aquarium setup. But are they really less work? In this video, I break down the commo...

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