Every fishkeeper's journey is shaped by the videos that taught them something new or showed them a better way forward. This page celebrates the content that influenced The Tank Guide's educational approach - from our own FishKeepingLifeCo videos documenting real tank builds, to the community creators whose expertise deepened our understanding of aquarium science. Found a video that helped you master water chemistry, set up your first planted tank, or troubleshoot equipment? Use our contact page to recommend it, and help us build this resource together.
Community Video Picks Archive
by @AQUAPROS
AQUAPROS tests Seachem Purigen to see if it really delivers crystal-clear water. The results show it’s a great polishing tool—but true clarity still depends on solid basics like regular water changes, proper filtration, and balanced bioload. A must-watch for anyone chasing that perfect glass-clear tank.
by SerpaDesign
Sumps intimidate people with overflow boxes, return pumps, and baffle chambers - most tutorials assume you already know plumbing basics. Tanner walks through the why before the how, explaining baffle design logic and flow rates so you understand the principles instead of just copying measurements. Clear pacing, common mistakes explained upfront, and teaching that builds actual confidence for first-time builders.
Watch it for: Clear baffle design logic and accessible DIY guidance that works for first-time sump builders.
These videos aren't random selections pulled from search results. Each one here played a specific role in shaping how The Tank Guide approaches aquarium education - either by teaching us something that changed our perspective, or by demonstrating teaching methods we wanted to emulate.
Some videos taught us the importance of testing assumptions rather than repeating industry myths. Others showed us how to explain complex concepts like the nitrogen cycle or filtration mechanics in ways that actually make sense to beginners. A few demonstrated equipment setups or maintenance techniques that became core recommendations in our guides.
Want to see our own educational content? Visit the FishKeepingLifeCo YouTube channel for videos documenting real tank builds, equipment reviews, and lessons from our own fishkeeping journey.
The Community Video Picks highlight creators whose work influenced our approach - videos we return to when refreshing our understanding or explaining concepts to beginners. They represent good teaching: clear, accurate, and built on real experience rather than marketing copy.
This collection grows as our community shares what helped them. Found a video that taught you something valuable about water parameters, equipment troubleshooting, or planted tanks? We want to hear about it. The best recommendations will be added here, building this resource alongside the people who use it.