Aqua Mate - Fish Keeping

14/10/2022

We made it!
Come down and say hello, and grab a free sticker. Next to the entrance at the Underwater Pet Expo.

13/10/2022

Underwater Pet Expo Shirts delivered and ready for you at this weekends expo.
Get in early to secure yours as there is extremely limited stock.
Awesome Design by

27/07/2022

28 Years ago my Dad got me my first Fish Tank.
This tank is the last one he ever owned, and today I have set it up with the first fish he ever bought me as an 8 year old.
I hope you like it Dad, Miss you 🥲
Full video on Youtube tomorrow 6:30 EST.

30/05/2022

Awesome News
The Underwater Pet Expo is back on again this year.
Make sure you follow their page for ticketing information.
https://www.facebook.com/underwaterpetexpo/

Australia's largest aquarium expo. Freshwater, brackish and marine all come together for one spectac

26/05/2022

Check out this special presentation on the basics of Aquascaping.
I will be live in the chat and we may even have a special guest help answer all your questions.
This is a must see for those wanting to improve the look of their aquariums.
https://youtu.be/loy7ncBr0C0

This is the perfect video for those looking to begin their aquascape journey.In this video we will give you all you need to know to setup your first Natural ...

19/05/2022

I Finally get to add a tank from the person who inspired me most to keep fish.
I hope you like it Dad.
https://youtu.be/tefj2R5K5Y0

My Dad is the reason I started this hobby, and now its time to add his own tank to the aqua mate fish room.

12/05/2022

Is this the worst aquarium plant of all time?
https://youtu.be/I2ESIyGJIsE

There is something you need to know about this plant.Today we check out what secrets bladderwort might be hiding from you.Amazing Reference from the below li...

05/05/2022

Have you heard of a Wabi Kusa Ball before?
Thanks to Glass Box Nature I can show you how fun they are to create your next indoor nature project.
https://youtu.be/e1rBg8C2_ss

Get your own Wabi Kusa Ball from Glass Box NatureGlass Box Naturehttps://www.glassboxnature.com.au/

23/04/2022

ITS A ME MARIO!
What Fish would you put in a retro 80s style Aquarium?
Come and take a look at what AquaMate and I chose for the Nintendo Fish Tank, and join in on the fun.

What do you think will be chosen for a retro 80s fish tank??Today we add some of the livestock to the awesome nintendo aquascape.

14/04/2022

Are Snails Good or Bad for your aquarium?🐌
Join us at 5:30pm AEST for a live chat and premiere to answer your questions.
https://youtu.be/6IwUc9E7lRg

We all end up with snails in our aquariums, wether we want them or not.So are they good or bad for your fish tank, and if you dont want them how do you get r...

07/04/2022

Its done, and it looks great let me know what fish belong in a retro gaming themed tank.
https://youtu.be/-edfJkXwzo0

I have been a gaming nerd for just as long as Ive been a fish nerd.Now its time to bring the two together.come take a look at my new nintendo fish tank / aqu...

05/04/2022

Hey Everyone,
I have decided to move the weekly premiere to Thursday nights at 5:30pm (AEST) from now on.
Starting this week with a new retro video game fish tank setup.
Yes.
Thats what i said.
See you all at the premiere.
www.youtube.com/aquamate

30/03/2022

Exclusive offer
Visit m5aquatics and receive 10% off your purchase using the promo code "joshaquamate".
Check out the video for more.
https://youtu.be/yVguSJwFawY

These are some of the nicest additions to any aquascape, and they are fantastic quality.To get some for yourself visit the team at www.m5aquatics.com and pla...

22/12/2021

That's it for 2021, This is the channel summed up in one video.
Merry Christmas and thanks to everyone for your ongoing support.
https://youtu.be/cL9yhbyysis

Thats the end of the year and time for me to take a break.I hope you guys enjoy this best of wrap up and have a great Christmas and Happy Holidays. ...

15/12/2021

If you have ever lost a fish, this is what you need to do.
https://youtu.be/pzD-a9chdLY

This is the first thing you should do when one of your pet fish dies, and it will help you save your other fish.

01/12/2021

The moment you've all (or just me 😂) been waiting for has finally come.
We finally planted the Dutch style aquascape.
Also we have a new "temporary" intro 🤦😅
If your unfamiliar with a dry start method check out this latest video.
https://youtu.be/1wpqZ2QNrvU

The day has come to finally plant the Dutch Stlye Aquascape tank.we have already seen this tank in the Netlea lighting video and the DIY frosted background v...

24/11/2021

What's your favourite guppy? 🐠
Let me know in the comments section of the video.
These Guppies are amazing, the footage of them alone was so much fun.
https://youtu.be/WXSItjfDXzQ

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyZCcqg3OYgqmFzH1Qm6xg/join

10/11/2021

The LIVE Give Away starts in 40 minutes, remember to set your reminders and come join the fun.
https://youtu.be/jWeliH88NEU

EDIT: ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSEDTIME TO WIN SOME FREE STUFF 🎉IT'S EASY.Simply make sure your subscribed to Aqua Mate on YouTube - https://youtube.com/AquaMateCo...

07/11/2021

This Is It...
The Give Away will be announced LIVE on Wednesday 7pm Melbourne Time.
Make sure your there and see if you can walk away with one of the awesome prizes thanks to out friends Fish and Feather Kilsyth.
We will have some Q and A and then announce our lucky winners.
Good Luck to all our entries.
See you Wednesday, I Can't Wait!
https://youtu.be/jWeliH88NEU

EDIT: ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSEDTIME TO WIN SOME FREE STUFF 🎉IT'S EASY.Simply make sure your subscribed to Aqua Mate on YouTube - https://youtube.com/AquaMateCo...

04/11/2021

What background do you have on your Aquarium?
Join us LIVE for the Frosted background premiere at 5:30.
https://youtu.be/S0RncW8PzYE

This is a simple tutorial on how to apply a frosted film to your fish tank / aquarium with great results.Let me know what you use as an aquarium background i...

03/11/2021

The 3K Give Away has officially ended, Winners will be announced next Wednesday Night 7pm Melbourne Time LIVE on the Aqua Mate Youtube Channel.
Good Luck to everybody that entered, I will schedule the Live stream shortly so make sure you have your notifications turned on.

28/10/2021

"So you can use your phone to grow aquarium plants now?" 📱🌱
https://youtu.be/TnbAwND0LOE

The Netlea RGB is a very nice light, and you have full control over how you want to use it because it will talk to your phone and help you get that perfect l...

20/10/2021

Let's take a look at the light one of you are going to win. 💡
https://youtu.be/JVzRVZikzio

TIME TO WIN SOME FREE STUFF 🎉IT'S EASY.Simply make sure your subscribed to Aqua Mate on YouTube - https://youtube.com/AquaMateComment f...

18/10/2021

TIME TO WIN SOME FREE STUFF 🎉

IT'S EASY.

Simply make sure your subscribed to Aqua Mate on YouTube - https://youtube.com/AquaMate

Comment for your chance to win a 10w Bioscape LED (awesome nano light) and 300ml of Dymax Flora Plus.
OR
Comment for your chance to win a 9 piece neo chrome Fragging Kit.
ON ANY VIDEO!!!!

Thanks to our Friends at Fish and Feather Kilsyth.

One entry per person for each prize (you can comment both hash tags)
Winners will be announced LIVE on the Aqua Mate YouTube channel date to be confirmed when we hit 3000 subscribers (we are pretty close)
Competition only open to Australian Residents.

13/10/2021

Hands up if you have ever kept Shrimp before🤚 🦐
If not here's what your missing.
https://youtu.be/-lavW3HY5Mg

In this edition of the Species Care Guide we take a look at my favourite shrimp in the hobby, the Crystal Red Shrimp.Here is a lot handy information if you a...

06/10/2021

What fish would you recommend to someone new to the fish keeping hobby? 🐟🐠🐡
https://youtu.be/TDdgFfVw-dM

Choosing your first pet fish can be a lot of FUN!I put together my list of top 5 beginner fish to help make the right decision when choosing your new pet.I h...

29/09/2021

This tip is so good I can't believe I haven't shared it before.
https://youtu.be/tYukke14uzE

Easy Water Changes, No Buckets Needed.In this video i show you cheap and easy it is to use your hose to syphon and refill your tank using a $7 pop tape adapt...

23/09/2021

This was an fun and easy dry start method aqua scape in a little kmart tank.
https://youtu.be/KNtI5S4Oa68

Follow this simple process of setting the newest tank in the fish room, the Nano 20 litre Iwagumi, using seiryu stone, dwarf hair grass and Utricularia grami...

15/09/2021

If you keep fish and care about the environment, you need to check this out.
https://youtu.be/02VB0jc5kyk

If your a fish keeper this is something you must check out.I was lucky enough to talk briefly with Don the creator of these wild caught fish videos, albeit b...