10 Fish to Level Up your Fishkeeping

[@Gilsfishroom]

What a great way to keep up ones interest in the hobby.

[@BlakesAquatics]

Thanks mate, good to see you on the weekend.

[@Gilsfishroom]

@BlakesAquatics Good to catch up with you too. 😁

[@garg4531]

Watching the vid and I have to say I just LOVE how you mention species that people start out with, since that can give people a good idea of what can be a good introduction into certain types of fish, followed by what a good transition from there would be, like tiger plecos being a good option for those looking for something a little more challenging than bristlenose Very great idea, especially considering one of the best things about fishkeeping is that there are so many different options depending on a person’s preferences, from cichlid tanks to community tanks to nano tanks or betta tanks. I’d say your video does a really great job of offering something for everyone 👍

[@the_DOS]

You're looking great with the weight loss.

[@BlakesAquatics]

Thank you!

[@BenlshTracker]

Getting oddballs is another fun way to pice things up! Great vid blake 👍

[@garg4531]

Can’t wait to check this list out! Not a lot of “intermediate” fish lists out there (tooons of beginner lists of course but nothing for those looking for something a little more “next level”) so always glad to see more like that there 👍

[@BlakesAquatics]

Awesome, thank you!

[@CorgisWineAndNails]

Thanks for the great recommendations! It’s spot on because I picked up 11 Praecox Rainbows because I wanted something different than my neon tetras, but kinda the same vibe. They have been really wonderful. Your rainbow fish videos helped me decide to keep them. ❤️

[@BlakesAquatics]

I'm so glad!

[@samkoz2045]

Seen your videos here and there when i stumbled upon them but all seem to be a while back. You lost a lot of weight and your speech even got clearer. Keep it up. Thanks for all the info u provide

[@BlakesAquatics]

Thanks mate great feedback. Glad it helped

[@michaelprince7825]

Great video idea Blake. I'll have to explore some of these

[@Lisa.Sparkman]

I love this video. I would just like to add on to the live Bearer section. There's all the wild type live bearers also and some of those are on the endangered list I need a little help to keep them going 😊😊❤❤

[@BlakesAquatics]

Great call

[@garg4531]

So true!

[@andysaquatics]

Liked this one, thanks! Great ideas for my next tank.

[@BlakesAquatics]

Great to hear!

[@Flerpderpington]

Fantastic advice!

[@aquaticfanaticsuk]

You had me at Praecox! Seriously though, this advice is bang on. I've kept most of the recommended fish, and they are definitely more rewarding to keep!

[@joshpalmer3194]

Have been enjoying your videos for a while, keep it up mate your inspiring ! 💪👍

[@deepcrows]

I'm dead set on getting a school of praecox for my new 40 breeder, I've never actually kept a school of fish before though (just individual bettas) so I hope I do a good job of it. I hope I didn't go too intermediate too quickly

[@garg4531]

Should be good. I see they’re fairly hardy as long as you keep the water quality good, and they aren’t picky eaters either For a shoaling fish, it’s recommended to have six as a minimum with eight or more being ideal. I think a 40 breeder is a great size for a small group of praecox, plenty of space for them to swim. One tip I recommend is to try to get more females than males (males have red fins and females have yellow) so you can enjoy their behavior to the fullest as the males perform for the attention of females

[@johnmaude5065]

100% agreed 👍

[@DanielKeepingFish]

Good idea and nice list mate.

[@brandonhk1lljoys]

🔥 Quality vid✌️♥️

[@matman429]

No not convicts lol.I got me a pair when i was young they bred every 10 days and wouldnt stop.I moved on to large south americans. Mbuna are such a great selection of fish for sure.Plecos are now the fish i really enjoy and try and breed.Enjoyed this video great for people getting to the next level.

[@garg4531]

Yeah I’d never recommend convicts for beginners for that reason, unless you’re only keeping one

[@rajrulz01]

Mate your channel is fantastic, I'm hoping to start getting into uploading videos and would love to meet you sometime

[@PureAndShrimple]

I got a free Sparkling Gourami in with the Corys I bought and I put him in the shrimp bowl as he's tiny. He's eating tiny flakes now. Should I get him a couple of friends or put him in one of my nano tanks (with Chilli Rasboras or Blue Neon Rasboras) or leave him on his own? I read that there can be aggression with them? Thanks in advance and I've subscribed

[@marksmithj9892]

I noticed you keep Sparkling Gourami with cherry shrimp. Do you see much predation? I’ve been wanting to give SGs a go, but have read much conflicting information about the topic.

[@Miss.kittty]

Is it OK to use Australian native Woods in your tanks? I found some old jarrah branches that are bleached with age. Ive got them soaking to remove any excess tannins.

[@markfranklin8831]

Great video

[@BlakesAquatics]

Thanks!

[@deShadua]

Looking pretty sexy there mate…. nice work!

[@BlakesAquatics]

Thanks mate 😅 trying my best

[@carlosseptiencuevas1613]

For all you experts breed African Butterfly fish ,thank me later!😊