2. Wild Baby Oscar Tank - Gets into Trouble Already!

[@FootheFlowerhorn]

I'll answer the most asked questions. 1.Why NO Plants? - No plants b/c the oscar doesn't care for it and will uproot and chew up the plants. It'll just be a waste. 2. Doesn't the pleco need sand? - Ok, this one is a little odd for me, since I've kept plecos in many different kinds of tanks before. I never knew people thought plecos need sand. Anyhoo, this particular pleco lives in a rocky bottom in its natural habitat. Here's a video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4e6hZislM6Wlc0 3. This tank looks boring b/c there's not much in it? - Yes, this is on purpose. I actually only put the driftwood and rocks for you guys, to tell the truth. There's a chance that I might have to remove everything from the tank when the oscar gets bigger. Maybe this particular oscar will be ok with the deco. Only time will tell.

[@AndyMartin401]

No Plecos don’t need sand

[@zealin1778]

@@AndyMartin401 Well not all, some do come from sandy/muddy habitat. Is your pleco a wood eater or algae? Ive had common and bristlenose, bristlenoses prefer to eat wood. Not familiar with yours.

[@AndyMartin401]

Hi. He’s just a common Pleco. About 8 inches long now. Mainly nocturnal, but likes both bog wood and algae. He, I say he, just presuming, loves cucumber and didn’t bat an eyelid, if it has any, when I changed from sand to gravel.

[@AndyMartin401]

@@zealin1778 I also had a Green Phantom Pleco, beautiful it was but didn’t last long. It seemed happy for a while, got up one morning and it was dead. Tested water, all fine so don’t know why it died.

[@ihspstanktribe]

Your answer to 3.. I feel your pain.... I can't even have fake plants that are easily moved, my female still tears them to pieces but doesn't care if there is hardscape, the male is the complete opposite, hates hardscape but couldn't care less about plants... 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ .. and they both are constantly sifting my gravel around and making mountains in the corners. Giant Cichlids..what you gonna do?🤣🤣 Edit: Oh, and I can't wait to see what he looks like, when he gets bigger! Will definitely be a stunner! 💜

[@IMaqua]

NO clickbait titles, NO mouth wide open on a thumbnail, NO constant reminder to subscribe. This kind of content is the reason KZbin was originally created...pure passion for the hobby.

[@lorenzospina3174]

You are right man 😉.

[@briamel191]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍 I totally agree

[@loicgenin2078]

agree from france :)

[@kevinpowell7948]

Well said. Dread to think where we're heading 🍀

[@lauchlanstill6677]

They less you ask people to subscribe the more often they do

[@cosmic_cat510]

And for 5 minutes, everything was okay again

[@KellysAdventures305]

That's why I come here. I also set up my own flowerhorn tank. I love my fish.

[@hannsgkiwi8611]

Right! 😔✊

[@tylerdraw9909]

I wouldn’t have even thought about it unless you commented it. Thank you.

[@KellysAdventures305]

@@tylerdraw9909 The Foo takes care of his own.

[@hamzaanis3011]

This video shouldn’t have any ending

[@RachelOLeary]

it is so fun watching how their colors change as they mature! Cute little guy!

[@fabiocanepa3587]

Color changes becouse of the stress of the travel

[@joppek77]

Adorable! Have you considered getting another Oscar yourself? I know you're very fond of them.

[@RachelOLeary]

@@fabiocanepa3587 color changes as they mature as well, I had my wild Oscar for 15 years

[@RachelOLeary]

@@joppek77 not at this time, maybe someday in the futire

[@Sigurjon543]

QUEEN!

[@kitsuyei7564]

XD Can't believe he got himself stuck in there like that! He's lucky you found him!

[@lipstickzombie4981]

No matter what species, kids will be kids. 😅

[@justsomerandomgoldfishwith6714]

Xd

[@mrfish.-]

I sometimes find my baby BN pleco *inside* my hang on the back filter trying to eat the algae that’s on the filter sponge. 🤣

[@whatevername4873]

I had a betta who managed to get himself stuck inside the bubbler tube. A tube maybe about the width of my thumb. I have no clue how he got inside. He must have buried himself through the gravel against the air pressure for hours.

[@mrfish.-]

@@whatevername4873 I swear fish find themselves in the most unbelievable parts of the aquarium and seem fine afterwards, swimming off like nothing happened 🤔🤣

[@samiyarossini]

Fish in general are like "oh, a sump? I think I'll live here!" Very cute oscar!!

[@abhishekpatil5173]

INSPIRED BY NEMO....

[@alexanderthomas8784]

I fished three dojo loaches out of my sump last night. Two were in a filter sock, the other took awhile to get

[@CalebSalstrom]

Shrimp too... gotta be careful...

[@raya20599]

I love he got an attitude after you got him out of the filter haha Your videos are amazing

[@MrGhjkl63]

I've only known that oscar for five minutes but if anything were to happen to it I'd be devastated

[@666lupine666]

Oscar: "we are totally exposed out here, you sure it's safe?" Pleco: "I literally don't have time for this...."

[@whatevername4873]

Oscar: "I'm just not sure it's my first time doing something like this" Pleco: "The word you're looking for is free buffet"

[@graemepennell]

Hey, he's trying to do a "nemo" is all.

[@ezozione]

"I was going to get a regular pleco, but this one was so purdy." PLEASE THATS SO CUTE LMAO

[@kellideroos9879]

Yelling, "LITTLE DUDE YOU CANT DO THAT" at my phone when he got stuck in the filter

[@Spelling-ch2]

Exactly.

[@ramslade]

YAY an oscar! I hope he/she becomes more confident, and I hope you and your pets are doing well. Also, happy Chinese New Year!

[@brook_angel]

*they

[@kylebaker7764]

@@brook_angel "they" is plural

[@brook_angel]

@@kylebaker7764 they is gender neutral, I would know. I use they/them.

[@kylebaker7764]

@Aaron w. I hope "they" becomes more confident?

[@totallyawesomereallycool]

@@kylebaker7764 *I hope they become more confident! In the context of this conversation, you know that « they » is singular because we’re talking about one fish, even though if we used the sentence in a new context if could be plural. It’s all about the context it’s in!

[@FallenAngelHiroko]

Would you consider building and selling custom tanks for people? I love the channel. There's no clickbait, constant reminders to subscribe, no obnoxious music, you treat your fish with dignity and respect with minimal stress. And I love all your custom builds and how you explain things.

[@melonbals5512]

"no drip acclimation bc doo doo" - this channel 2021

[@NurseOrysia1]

What can I say, this guy is a legend.

[@lipstickzombie4981]

That oscar is acting a fool already at the first day in the tank. 😅

[@Sowhatsupbroski]

*is no one going to talk about just how gorgeous that Oscar is?!*

[@AcuarioCantabro]

It's REALLY beautiful, such a nice design.

[@hallehuckleberry]

it is really pretty!!!

[@ChrishaXIII]

And so lonely

[@flywithafatguy5825]

@@ChrishaXIII lonely? Save somthing like that pleco he gonna murder everything he can. Thats a murder fish.

[@ybbbby9065]

That oscar does have special colors.

[@drz400sm4]

Turns out oscars like to get into internal sump set ups apparently 😂 mine did it only a few hours ago

[@RezuKun]

These videos are so satisfying to watch. I got to thank Ame for recommending this channel.

[@duckduckduck07]

I have to say I've been watching your videos for about a year now and nothing excites me more than seeing a new upload from you. I love what you do and that you provide these fishies such good homes.

[@FernandoScarpelli]

Your videos oozes class. My god your music selection is on point! This is one of the very best sides of youtube right here, this channel. I am really grateful to have you!

[@idanilia6858]

I can't believe you actually chose what I suggested on the previous video. He looks so awsome!

[@Ketaminewyvdot]

i binge watch these videos for the serenity and peacefulness

[@fountainofunity]

Whenever I have a stressed out day I watch this channel.

[@sergelesyalandik1097]

Yes!!! I’ve been waiting for so long! Been checking your everyday to see if you’ve posted yet or not. You are honestly the best aquarium channel on KZbin :)

[@henrycheesecakepotato5042]

I don’t know much about oscars, but that little fish looks so healthy and happy!

[@alphabetsoup6013]

I’m a cellist and aquascape lover so this channel is perfect for me. You have a such exquisite taste! I LOVE the pieces you chose, both for the tank and the audio! 😍

[@miirico5398]

Thats a lovely oscar mate, was curious what oscar are you getting but getting a all natural wild is just amazing.

[@Skrr776]

Wish there were more updates because your videos calm me down but I know how much work goes into every video. Keep up the good work!

[@lindakaserman3462]

I'm glad to see your posts again. I just love your videos.

[@DannysAquariums]

Great way to start the day.

[@avilacanario]

I watch other aqua-based videos, but yours is so unique, appealing to my taste. There is such a calming effect. Thank you.

[@hunta2097]

Young oscars are so pretty! They are the most fearless fish I ever kept, they really take in interest in the outside world too.

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

I haven't had oscars, but I have seen my bettas staring out the window and gazing at the sunsets and watching the rain.

[@PoetofHateSpeech]

I think Oscars are like "my food comes from out there... More food please"

[@joeldavis5908]

I just sent my friend a link to this channel, we've both been watching for hours now feeling zen AF 😂

[@WhenLifeGiveYouLimes]

One recommendation I have for food that is too big is a pill crusher! Mine is a twist method. I use it to crush pleco wafers into smaller pieces for my shrimp, and shrimp pellets into powder for baby shrimp. Helps a lot with not overfeeding!

[@mariamhernandez3377]

What a cutie 😘❤️!!!!! She or he is becoming more and more bold , confident , trusting , and BEAUTIFUL 💞!!! can't wait to see him grow and watch his progress !! GREAT 👌 VIDEO .. THANK YOU FOR bringing us alone !!!!

[@pigzard01]

I remember my first oscar when I was a kid and he also had a pleco buddy with him as well. Grew to be as large as a dinner plate and his pleco buddy got to around over a foot long. He w=ould brutally try to eat anything including fingers, we fed him insects, shrimp, small bait fish and the occasional gecko. Sadly he found a way to flip the pleco on his back and gouged out his belly. Not long after, a typhoon hit and we had a power outage for over a week and by the time we transferred him to a tub he had grown too weak from lack of oxygen and passed away. Never had another oscar that grew to his size or lived as long as him ever again.

[@rikimaru_vr]

We had oscars growing up, 2 of them that were about 16 inches, and a common pleco named Hagrid who sat at about 24 inches long and would occasionally bully the Oscars.

[@AgungNurhadiMukti]

@@rikimaru_vr hagrid? That's a nice name mate lmao

[@rikimaru_vr]

@@AgungNurhadiMukti ya it was like 03 and it became a self fulfilling prophecy. Moral of the story don let the kid name things after giants lol

[@ellebluesialia]

So relaxing before bed 🐟🎶😴

[@alexjensen1536]

I'm so happy to see a new inhabitant in such a beautiful tank! My dad had an oscar when I was a kid, and I have so many fond memories of that fish 💚 much love from AZ!

[@melaniep.]

They're beautiful! Pets, or our kids for that matter, never like us when we try helping 😂

[@QATindustries210]

words cannot express how much i appreciate these videos

[@Jbdeebee]

This will be exciting to watch. I have read that Oscar's have 2 moods, over dramatic or aggressive. Lol

[@jasonluther3567]

Kinda. Mine were never aggressive. Tbh they are big babies. But you got dramatic right. Curious and pouty

[@douglashornbeck1170]

Accurate lol

[@boogrlovr]

YAY!! i’m so excited! i can’t believe the little stinker got himself stuck in the filter like that. they always find a way to get into trouble (: congratulations on your new friends! the fish are beautiful.

[@stijnblom8848]

thats the most beutiful oscar i have ever seen :). Iknow u gonna take good care of him. Keep up the good work man!!

[@brucekent7442]

Love u man the way you take care of the fishes,I hope I find it in me to come close to the way you have kept the tank and the Oscar and Pleco 👍

[@theallseeingeye9388]

I miss keeping oscars. Feel tempted to go get one after watching yours feed for the first time. I wish they didnt get so darn big.

[@ChristaMeanus]

Your videos take so much of my stress away, thank you 😊

[@terratanque9586]

It felt like a sin to watch this when you’re busy

[@xXKyledkXx]

Once again, your tanks are excellent and one of the main reasons I got into the hobby!

[@joppek77]

I'm calling it now: this little guy (gal?) is going to be a real character when (s)he grows up! :-p

[@oldnoname12]

Beautiful. I think I get more excited for you videos than any others when they come across my feed!

[@mrfish.-]

I’m glad you made the change to an Oscar! He’s so adorable and energetic.❤️✨

[@kvsheejith1]

What is the filter you have installed?? Can I get it online? Could you share link?

[@mrfish.-]

@@kvsheejith1 my filter?

[@kvsheejith1]

@@mrfish.- yes your filter

[@mrfish.-]

@@kvsheejith1 umm I have sponge filters and diy filters right now so I can’t really provide a link.

[@kvsheejith1]

@@mrfish.- could you tell us how to make one

[@Late_to_the_party]

Thank you. I love watching these videos. I miss having an aquarium but living in the road in an rv isn't best for these lovelies.

[@prettypoison7802]

This made my day I love this thank you

[@nisaame]

My beta just died after I clean her aquarium. Thanks for the videos. It calms me a bit. Your oscar is so cute with his personality

[@ZVVWVVZ]

The Oscar that I had back in the day would randomly go ape 💩 when someone would pass by. Only happened when he was full size. I understand why you wouldn’t want to have too much decorations in there.

[@severenkoski856]

Seemed so scared, just like any pet in a new home. Amazing how you get her to be calmer and more trusting. I can't wait to watch her or him grow.

[@milknhoney3368]

Bless your channel that protects us from the shit year that is 2020.

[@Varangian_af_Scaniae]

2020 is only the beginning. Why would you think 2021 would get any better?

[@FallenAngelHiroko]

@@Varangian_af_Scaniae Hope. If you don't have hope, then you're already dead.

[@ezozione]

@@Varangian_af_Scaniae nobody's expecting problems to magically vanish in 2021. it's just that 2020 being over is a metaphorical new beginning and brings with it a sense of hope.

[@noname-fi5hl]

Your videos bring absolute peace to me.

[@AcuarioCantabro]

Yay oscar!! And a beautiful one in fact. The filter rescue was amazing, as well as his tank of course. The oscar has quite an actitude hahaha.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

They are incredibly beautiful. The colors of the Oscars😍 and the pleco 💚 Now hopefully they'll be good little babies!🤗 😄 Thank you for sharing!! Have a wonderful day!!! 💚🙏🙏🌿🐟🌿

[@suzumix_yt]

This what I watch if I can't sleep, makes me sleepy

[@ItsYaBoiV]

I've seen your videos many times before, but you should know I'm only subscribing because your cat's name is Curry. In seriousness, I find your videos really inspiring. We live in Texas, in one of the places that lost power for about a week during our little snowstorm, and we lost our last two fish, a pair of parrot cichlids. Now I have this massive tank that I don't know what to do with, and your content gives me many ideas! Back when my gran was active and had tanks all over the house, she had an oscar that she called The Grouch, and he was alone in a near empty tank as well, because he hated everything. She even had to be careful with what decorative background she used in the tank, because if it was flashy he'd attack it!

[@ThatOneMalaysianGuy]

1:47 Help me stepfish im stuck

[@imkabochan]

stepfish lmao

[@ramslade]

_steplobster_

[@jasmineescalaw989]

Of all the places I would find this reference in a fish video

[@Malphas_]

Oh god

[@kL07_]

"what are you doing *step* fishy"

[@sismadodmais1387]

I'm brazilian guy. Your videos make my days better.

[@alanloyd7164]

Can't wait to see how big he gets!

[@Just_another_shadow]

Awww silly little baby! Sooo cute! Great aquarium build and good care!

[@heavyrain5237]

Love this. So cute!

[@tyramoo6777]

Wow, videos like this that just make life worth it!

[@mishahagihiruko1256]

Gotta love Oscar man, they are smart, ferocious, not a picky eater, responsive, and can be trained easily.

[@papafish7979]

Wow Oscar Why did he get into the filter? I think she's a curious kid. ^^ The video, music, and fish's eyes were impressive. You are always watching well. Thank you. This is a Korean subscriber "papa's fish".

[@valerielopez5542]

Her: its either me or the fish Him: 🐠🚶🏻‍♂️🧍🏻‍♀️

[@Nordicjuice]

Man you make some awesome tanks! Love the videos, keep them up!

[@nancykira717]

oscar wins Oscar for recreating "finding nemo" scene

[@popplio728]

Might want to put some thin mesh around that hole in the sump! Even as they grow fish love to get into where they shouldn't... Glad you were able to get the little guy out safely. Thanks for the content as usual!

[@KTBSSW]

No, thank you for making this videos for us to watch ❤️

[@ddhu5396]

These are the best damn videos. Intrigue, suspense, amazing visuals. Seriously. I absolutely adore every single bit of this content. Thank you for sharing!!

[@alecgross12]

This is wonderful, but are your other tanks ok?

[@aerin4984]

your content is such a comfort

[@foreverautumn2315]

So funny - if there's an opening and a way, most any fish will wiggle in, looking for errant snacks, lol... :)

[@MagnumOpos]

Little Oscar has alot of personality! I'm looking forward to seeing his/her progress videos!

[@spicynoodle5821]

The moment when the baby oscar stuck in the filter really are scary my soul left my body tho 😐

[@BlinkingTwin]

LOL baby Oscars love to hide. We had to give ours some flower pots on their sides to get them to stop trying to go in the filter. They're a fish I''m pretty fond of. Always at the front of the tank looking for their pellets and their crickets. They go nuts for crickets XD

[@anthonypaulson7073]

Was the pen just to reference his size or some sort of training?

[@joeb4142]

Size

[@lauravanderwege4951]

i was STRESSED watching you try to the oscar out, but the rest was so relaxing

[@nono-fb8tr]

Ikr how did the little dude manage to get in there if he can't get back out omg.. I'm glad he was able to get him out without any injury tho

[@impyshrimpy2451]

Is there a reason your a throwing food so "violently" in the water?? Or is it just my idea?

[@FootheFlowerhorn]

To make it sink.

[@CowCommando]

I was guessing it was to disturb the water's surface to attract the fish. I was sort of right in a backwards sort of way.

[@impyshrimpy2451]

@@FootheFlowerhorn Ok! it makes sense now.. To break the surface tension in a scientific manner... haha :D

[@TheCryt3x]

I love your videos so much. Thank you for this high quality content!

[@zaki_1337]

why you gotta yeet his food like that 😭

[@kio51423]

Why did the oscar yeet himself into the filter then? 😂

[@zaki_1337]

😂

[@cynoglav9665]

I think it's because the fish was afraid of him after that sump episode :')

[@kaitokisser_]

Most pellets float until they're pushed down so he's throwing them so they don't float.

[@LEE-kq9tq]

Awww. Poor lil dude was so scared at first. Glad to see he/she came around b/c of food lol.

[@chaotic9139]

I was crying 29 minutes ago now I’m ok- wtf

[@Snapdragons7]

Yo me too ✌️ always come here after crying lol

[@LettersinLipstick]

Ooh your pleco is so pretty! I have an albino pleco and she's so quirky, I love them 😊

[@rustincole_w1339]

All I'm saying is, Life ... Finds a way.

[@2869may]

Says the fly.....

[@cubanoreal4302]

I love your videos, I watch them over and over again just to relax. Thank you.

[@flowingover]

He had a whole anxiety attack because how u dropped him in there, poor thing

[@kaboom987]

I can't wait to keep up with this tank! I had the exact same two fish growing up!!

[@nguyenthinh2539]

We has banana for scale but more realistic measurement is a pen for scale.

[@lebron2003yessuh]

Damn I get goosebumps because this is so relaxing, keep up the great work.

[@Jarxia]

Love the way you made the filtration. Definitely going to steal that idea one day

[@bettapalfish9057]

I love oscars. My first oscar grew so fast. He would jump out of the tank. Finally had a huge brick on top of tank cover but sadly jumped out when I was at work. Enjoy your Oscar they are a lot of fun.

[@xinmei5146]

The thumbnail is absolutely adorable! :"))

[@lanalaneylanelois]

Gorgeous Tank and you take such pride! Very appreciated.