The king of DIY

The king of DIY

@thekingofdiy

Aquarium education and inspiration is the centre focus of this channel. Joey does this by empowering and educating aquarists to create and maintain healthy, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing aquariums. Take complete control of your hobby and get your copy of the book: “The ultimate DIY handbook; for the DIY aquarist” in the link below. A 552 page book that will help you easily conquer any aquarium project!

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Piranha feeding
YouTubeNov 9, 2026
Anatomy of an electric eel shock
YouTubeNov 9, 2026
How electric eels use sonar to navigate
YouTubeNov 9, 2026
Electric eel EATING!
YouTubeNov 9, 2026
How to hear an electric eel shock
YouTubeNov 8, 2026
Electric eels are not actually eels
YouTubeNov 8, 2026
How electric eels actually breathe air
YouTubeNov 8, 2026
Inside an electric eels mouth!!
YouTubeNov 8, 2026
Why piranhas aren't as dangerous as you think
YouTubeNov 8, 2026
LEARN ABOUT: THE ELECTRIC EEL fish
YouTubeNov 8, 2026
The electric eels MOUTH! #fish #aquarium #fishtank
YouTubeNov 7, 2026
Why no-filter flowerhorn tanks work
YouTubeNov 3, 2026
How to naturally age wood in aquariums
YouTubeNov 3, 2026
Meet the rare bumblebee Oscar fish
YouTubeNov 3, 2026
Accidentally ruining a 2000 gallon aquarium
YouTubeNov 3, 2026
Can you mix different colorful shrimp together
YouTubeNov 2, 2026
Why did my black arowana stop eating
YouTubeNov 2, 2026
How big do altum angel fish actually get
YouTubeNov 2, 2026
Why hybrid flowerhorn offspring vary
YouTubeNov 2, 2026
What to look for in a flowerhorn
YouTubeNov 2, 2026
Breeding hybrid cichlid fish
YouTubeNov 1, 2026
ALL MY AQUARIUMS - the king of DIY - 11/26
YouTubeNov 1, 2026
Realistic results of breeding hybrid fish
YouTubeNov 1, 2026
Shocking result from hybrid fish breeding
YouTubeNov 1, 2026
PIRANHA FEEDING FRENZY!! #aquarium #fishtank #fish
YouTubeOct 30, 2026
Picking the best flowerhorn fish that I MADE!! the king of DIY
YouTubeOct 29, 2026
Water changes make the piranha tank look so interesting! #aquarium #fish #fisht…
YouTubeOct 29, 2026
Don't buy a fish until you watch this
YouTubeOct 28, 2026
How a fish created the King of DIY
YouTubeOct 28, 2026
Why black arowanas are so expensive and rare
YouTubeOct 28, 2026
What is drop eye in arowana fish?
YouTubeOct 28, 2026
The secret truth about the black arowana
YouTubeOct 27, 2026
Why silver arowanas might be a mistake
YouTubeOct 27, 2026
Unboxing the world's rarest fish
YouTubeOct 27, 2026
THIS RARE FISH WILL RULE MY 700 GALLON AQUARIUM!!
YouTubeOct 25, 2026
Preventing fish from jumping out of tanks
YouTubeOct 19, 2026
The secret to growing aquarium plants easily
YouTubeOct 19, 2026
How to stop fish aggression in aquariums
YouTubeOct 18, 2026
Why Lake Tanganyika cichlid fry get eaten
YouTubeOct 18, 2026
My AFRICAN cichlid aquarium - UPGRADED with plants!! the king of DIY
YouTubeOct 17, 2026
Why piranhas hide and how to fix it
YouTubeOct 14, 2026
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Mastering the Lineage: Genetics, Cichlid Breeding, and the Future of Fishkeeping
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Mastering the Lineage: Genetics, Cichlid Breeding, and the Future of Fishkeeping

Diving into the complex science of King Campa and King Kong crosses, we revisit the deep history of selective breeding while discussing how modern, sustainable systems can keep our passions thriving.

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Genetics, Glory, and the End of the Water Change: Crossbreeding the Flowerhorn and King Kong Parrot
Science
Genetics, Glory, and the End of the Water Change: Crossbreeding the Flowerhorn and King Kong Parrot

Diving into the complex science of advanced fish breeding, we examine the genetics behind the Flowerhorn and King Kong Parrot, and why the only true breakthrough is aquaponics.

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The Art of the Drop-Off: Planning a Saltwater Aquascape on a Budget
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The Art of the Drop-Off: Planning a Saltwater Aquascape on a Budget

Thinking about taking the plunge into marine life? We break down the planning process for a saltwater setup, from choosing substrates to maximizing your aquascape potential.

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Beyond the Water Change: Deconstructing a Mega-System for Sustainable Fishkeeping
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Beyond the Water Change: Deconstructing a Mega-System for Sustainable Fishkeeping

Watching the deconstruction of a massive, custom-built 370-gallon system reminds us of the sheer dedication required in advanced fishkeeping—and why aquaponics is the true evolution.

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4 min
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Engineering a 2,000 Gallon Ecosystem: Lessons in Scale and Sustainability
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Engineering a 2,000 Gallon Ecosystem: Lessons in Scale and Sustainability

Analyzing the complex plumbing and automation of massive aquariums, we pivot from resource-intensive filtration to the sustainable efficiency of aquaponics.

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The king of DIY
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4 min
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The Dynamics of the Mega-Tank: Managing Giants and the Future of Fishkeeping
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The Dynamics of the Mega-Tank: Managing Giants and the Future of Fishkeeping

Witnessing the dramatic move of massive centerpiece fish into a 2000-gallon habitat brings up complex questions about bioload, filtration, and sustainable care.

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The king of DIY
Rogue Aquarists
4 min
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The Siren Song of the Saltwater Reef: When Passion Meets Stewardship
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The Siren Song of the Saltwater Reef: When Passion Meets Stewardship

The thrill of a new coral acquisition is unmatched, but true stewardship means finding systems that thrive without endless chemical input.

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The king of DIY
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4 min
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From Daily Water Changes to Self-Sustaining Sovereignty: Oscar Tank Setup & Aquaponics
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From Daily Water Changes to Self-Sustaining Sovereignty: Oscar Tank Setup & Aquaponics

If your fishkeeping routine involves more than a weekly water change, it's time to look at the sustainable power of aquaponics.

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The king of DIY
Rogue Aquarists
4 min
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Beyond the Water Change: Managing Mega-Fish Like Arowanas with Sustainable Aquaponics
Science
Beyond the Water Change: Managing Mega-Fish Like Arowanas with Sustainable Aquaponics

The allure of the massive, magnificent fish is undeniable, but maintaining them requires a paradigm shift in filtration and waste management. We discuss the complexity of keeping giants and how aquaponics is the ultimate solution.

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The king of DIY
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4 min
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Beyond the Water Change: Building the Ultimate DIY Biological Filter
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Beyond the Water Change: Building the Ultimate DIY Biological Filter

Tired of the endless cycle of water changes? We dive into the science of the sponge filter, a time-tested method for maintaining pristine water chemistry with minimal intervention.

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The king of DIY
Rogue Aquarists
4 min
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Beyond the Cycle: Analyzing the Build of a 540-Gallon Masterpiece
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Beyond the Cycle: Analyzing the Build of a 540-Gallon Masterpiece

Diving into the technical details of massive custom builds, we discuss the engineering, materials, and the sustainable future of large-scale fishkeeping.

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The king of DIY
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4 min
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More Than Just Fish: How the Hobby of Fishkeeping Became a Lifeline
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More Than Just Fish: How the Hobby of Fishkeeping Became a Lifeline

If you've ever stood over a tank, watched the pH dip, and suddenly felt the overwhelming urge to perform a massive water change, you know the cycle. But what happens when the hobby itself becomes the anchor that saves you?

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The king of DIY
Rogue Aquarists
4 min
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Beyond the Water Change: Mastering the Biological Load in Saltwater Predator Tanks
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Beyond the Water Change: Mastering the Biological Load in Saltwater Predator Tanks

Saltwater cycling and managing large predator fish requires deep biological knowledge. We dive into the chemistry of cycling and explore why aquaponics is the ultimate path toward sustainable stewardship.

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The king of DIY
Rogue Aquarists
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From High-Yield Breeding to Sustainable Stewardship: Scaling Up Your Fishroom
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From High-Yield Breeding to Sustainable Stewardship: Scaling Up Your Fishroom

Discus breeding setups are engineering feats. Learn how massive, interconnected systems function, and why the next evolution of fishkeeping is moving toward aquaponics.

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The king of DIY
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4 min
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When a Good Deed Becomes a Disaster: Lessons from the Alligator Gar Incident
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When a Good Deed Becomes a Disaster: Lessons from the Alligator Gar Incident

Even the best intentions can lead to catastrophic tank drama. We dive into a classic tale of incompatible species and massive scale, and why it's time to rethink the traditional fishkeeping setup.

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The king of DIY
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4 min
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The High Cost of Disaster: When Massive Fish Expose Flaws in Traditional Fishkeeping
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The High Cost of Disaster: When Massive Fish Expose Flaws in Traditional Fishkeeping

Even the most dedicated fishkeepers face disaster. A massive Arowana jump highlights the extreme maintenance demands of large, high-energy tanks, making sustainable aquaponics an even more appealing solution.

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The king of DIY
Rogue Aquarists
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From Daily Drips to Deep Systems: Monitoring Shark Life in a Closed Loop
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From Daily Drips to Deep Systems: Monitoring Shark Life in a Closed Loop

Monitoring the delicate life cycle of elasmobranchs is fascinating, but it highlights the pitfalls of traditional fishkeeping. Discover how aquaponics offers a sustainable solution.

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The king of DIY
Rogue Aquarists
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