9 huge fish get dropped off at the rescue and we get the tanks set up

[@rickfarrow3787]

I hope that the tank reorganization continues smoothly. I have been ridiculously interested in the videos of this process, and I admire you and Josh for what you do for the fish and the community

[@heleninglis9961]

18:25 how hilarious it would have been if he'd pulled out a tiny goldfish 😂😂😂

[@jannicja]

Big Rich showing the youngsters he is still a beast!

[@HajiAbdullah]

That sump is coming out better than planned

[@Clawdeer]

Its all looking great and I appreciate the hard work going into it !

[@monsterfishfreak]

i already saw a tiny cichlid in the new sump omg thats crazy fast awesome sump brother lookin good

[@jrbender9619]

When you paint concrete floors, add a few big handfuls of Playland to it and mix well. It helps add texture so it won't be so slick.

[@harleygem5049]

But they need flaat surfaces for those rollers to move the tanks...

[@matthewwillson6515]

​@harleygem5049 it's only sand. It adds a small amount of texture. I've used it, won't stop rollers.

[@DieLon716]

side by side for sure, use the 2 backs for 1 inlet and the 2 fronts for the other inlet

[@ZODAGAWD]

That's how much Big Rich wears Shoes he doesn't know how to tie them 😂😂😂

[@TheLito2354]

Big Rich wearing shoes? You know it is COLD 😂

[@harleygem5049]

And pants...

[@VincentsReptiles]

@@harleygem5049😂😂😂

[@MELSVLOGS47]

Just loving all these updates. Love you guys!

[@BLUEGREEN65]

Things are moving along! Great work!!! 😊

[@austinmcgoldrick4436]

The word inbred vs hybrid had me legit laughing my butt off 😂 as always, love the fishy content!! Thanks Big Rich

[@stebe12]

Get that man wire brushing your sump a mask 😂

[@ForLoveOfHumor]

1:51 😂 that’s what she said ❤😅

[@annemarieacosta8775]

What a lot of planning ! Things are going well. 👍

[@mamadean4968]

Looking good! ❤

[@earllynch6658]

There was a baby cichlid in the sump all ready lol they are everywhere

[@sulemanibnmoosa]

Thank you for another update! Thw amount of work you all put in, is inspiring to say the least! Looking amazing.... I have now been following you aince the beginning and wow! Thank you for the knoweldge, experience and inspiration!

[@rossdingle6236]

Flying along now. Keep up the good work.

[@PaulsKoipond]

Think that's the first time I've seen Rich without flip flops on 😂

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Before the video, we had to get someone unstuck in the snow in the driveway. I can't maintain my warmth for a half hour in 20 degree weather and with 6 inches of snow . :)

[@Goose00123]

😎🤓😬☺️❤️🥳🙌🏻👋

[@colinchurchill4147]

I saw a cichlid baby in there already haha

[@debbieoakes8845]

Good morning Bigrich. Wow crazy there. So so busy. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Wishing you all the best. Play safe have fun 😊😊😊

[@jasonmillwood2893]

Coming along! Once this is all done you guys won’t know what to do 😂

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Oh yes i will. It will be "sit back n relax till the next disaster shows up time"

[@jasonmillwood2893]

@ haha exactly! 👍🏼

[@linkus96]

it's coming together!

[@VincentsReptiles]

Awesome video as always

[@Jay_78_]

Just lovin' these series!!! Much love for OFR, thanks guys!!!

[@mattordiway8631]

Its amazing the amount of progress you guys make with all that goes on at the rescue. Its awesome to see all the unique projects you guys come up with to maxamize the space you have available. Plus I get to see these amazing giant fish and not have to house or feed them. Lol. Looking forward to seeing the new tanks all up and running. Keep up the great work and positive vibes. 👍✌️

[@bigtime4794]

Thats a huge load of fish. Will the turtle do well with hubert?

[@anthonymonclova1934]

Thank you for repeating yourself it helps when I skip through some of the video I don't miss it and I could still make it to the end of the video for you guys. 👍👍

[@jeffcokenour3459]

Amazing! Great work!

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Thanks a lot!

[@juliuscaesar3346]

Another great video from OFR and big rich and the helpers , Josh works super fast excellent seeing stuff we wouldn’t usually see .jerry making the odd appearance all looks great❤

[@grezeldafrightenstein1154]

Awesome! Loved watching this all come together, cant wait to see the rest of the process fall into place! Also loved how several giant fish showup in the midst of it to take up the new space you created moving the sump. Never a dull minute

[@dazellis8057]

Couldn't you brace the new 2000 filter and add the acrylic tank ontop of the brace so it can be filled up alot more

[@dazellis8057]

Never mind you fixed it minutes later😂 looks loads better with the higher water level

[@yaboyJ64]

Loving the new tanks and sump videos!!

[@matharris100]

There is a fish in that sump you seen it ???

[@ogsvideos6423]

Wire brushing with no mask?

[@philcavallini9657]

​@@TheBlatchifree use why would they. Those people are not in the spot their in because they are philanthropist regardless one should always be attentive to the help one receives. Truth be told community service for a private fish collection/rescue is wild lol

[@bigtime4794]

It's fine

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

We are a full 501c3 not for profit .

[@wowdad3055]

Can't wait for more updates.

[@boomn216]

Looks good like it is all coming together and more room too.

[@darksidemajor6780]

Rich if you mix some sand in the paint before you paint your floor it will give it texture and grip so the floor will not be slippery once painted

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Done it before it dodnt help on the front porch steps it was still slippery when wet . Remember i own 9 properties and have toaintain them

[@FinnishLapphund]

I must admit that I thought both the bio ball boxes in the sump was going to be placed along the wall, so that if needed, someone could go through the sump to get better access to that other large socket/filtration thingy. But it looks really good with both of them side by side.

[@catgem90]

I’m so happy you said something about changing out the red milk crate at the end. It was bothering me too!!

[@lawdawg_7983]

Great updates

[@killermagikarp3246]

Wish I lived near you guys id be there helping every single day just for the knowledge and for the help and care of the fish keep up the hard work guys

[@Vagabondpomsandmom]

My dad painted his garage floor and there’s this rubber flecks that you mix in the paint you get it at Home Depot or Lowe’s and the floor will not be slippery not even a little bit even when it’s wet. It also looks really nice

[@mando-hondadc2992]

As of lately I been loving watching these videos being a bit of peace as my city is literally burning down to the ground Los Angeles County pls bring more videos keep up the hard work.

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Thanks so much. I’m glad these videos are able to offer a little escape.

[@tonyskinner3001]

Stay safe 😮

For the flooring... All the clam diggers where I live (Great South Bay on Long Island.) Use Non slip epoxy coatings on our clam boats. I used it on the floor, the bow area and the side rails, so I had good footing every where. Clam boats are usually small 18 foot boats with flat bottoms and a self draining flooring, that is just a couple inches above the water line, with a couple of holes drilled into the transom, to drain the floor when you take on waves or it rains. The floor is usually wet and the boat is rolling, and you get great grip on the deck. I have Never slipped in the 10 years, that I used to clam. High traffic areas may need to be resurfaced with the non slip coarse sand like material every 5 years or so. (It is easy prep - just clean well with solvent, and rough up surface with sandpaper and roll on epoxy and throw non slip on top.) We also use the non slip on commercial merchant ships in many areas of the ship. (i spent 35 years working as an engineer on large US Merchant ships) Come to think about it... I've spent half my life on rolling floors :) Although... just keeping the cement scrubbed and clean will work, as long as there's no slippery mold. It's good to have a "No running" rule on premises. It's hard to Not want to at least "Walk Fast" when transferring fish, from the cold Ohio outdoors to their new tanks. Every Merchant ship has strict No Running rules. LOOKING GREAT. I love your kind of Work (it is LOTS of work), But what sense of satisfaction with every new improvement you make. Loving the tank vids.

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Thank you. I'll have to look into that coating

[@zootallures6470]

Nice new fish.

[@celynjones4958]

Thanks for the update. That's a giant job for monster fish. Keep up the great work everyone 💛

[@megamills150]

Nice one rich everything is coming together and looking nice 👍🐟👊💯

[@wadehiggins1114]

1) Rich, do not leave water on the floor. You'll start a whole new cichlid colony there. 2) Rich is actually wearing shoes?! It must be -50 degrees there.

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Lol

[@Goose00123]

😂

[@jerryjohnson4525]

I'm trying

[@assiahinarkansas]

Great🎉🎉🎉

[@MbunaMan-jc2kg]

Hey, Big Rich, its E. Use the the paint with the grit in it then it'll be nonslip. Dur-Rubber and Tuff Grip are the first brands that comes up. Something like it is what I plan to use in my fish room!!! Stuff is amazing!!!

[@thisspaceforrent5737]

It's really cool to see it all finally starting to come together. The new sump looks fantastic, and those are some amazing new fish.

[@mudatuka1815]

hey rich if you was thinking of painting the floor you could get the paint with sand mixed in so it stays grippy when the floor is wet just a thought. but if you painted the floor would mean you would have to stay out the fish room why it dry's which is not ideal unless you did it last thing at night. love the updates on the fish room it is going to look amazing when all the tank are in place keep up the good work. PS it baffles me how you are not the big channel on youtube when it comes to fish keeping in my eyes you are 😜🤘

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Thank you. I dont understand it either

[@awilderireland]

Great stuff. Those rubberized nets are great. But if you can get ones with a smaller mesh you will be far less likely to split the fishes fins. I mean as the fins can't push through the holes as easily. I mean this constructively. Not trying to have a pop at you Guys. 😊

[@呆丸-i6k]

What's the temperature of the water, please? Is the fish tank heated?

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

84 degrees

[@hennrs726]

The guy asking for a net to put over ahhha

[@nadedolly]

Some of your tanks are stunning

[@ogsvideos6423]

Bigrich with SHOES!?!

[@wowdad3055]

Shoes and long pants.

[@Goose00123]

It’s a very rare sighting, like seeing Bigfoot 😅

[@beccawilkins7350]

Has the stingray had her babies yet?

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Nope

[@EvilxYardxGnome]

There's already baby cichlids in the new sump lol

[@harleygem5049]

I got a super grin when I noticed that too

[@wadehiggins1114]

I saw that too 😂

[@EvilxYardxGnome]

@@wadehiggins1114 I think they need to spread out those dovii fry so they can slim the herd.

[@ogsvideos6423]

Morning BigRich

[@Chuck02]

8:06, does anyone else see an African cichlid in the bottom left corner?

[@wowdad3055]

yeah couple.

[@PJax17]

Some nice additions to the rescue! Just outta curiosity how thick did you make the slab for the fish room?

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

4 inch :)

[@curtisframsey]

Man, imagine being in warm water and then being outside, that’s a chilly experience. The fish are like what the heck is going on.

[@josephkrug8579]

Another thing you could do (which I am sure you thought of), is swap the red from where you see it to back where you cant see it. Then you only would need one different milk crate. Good job on the tank tetris, very well done as always. :)

[@terrietime]

Good Morning From Texas Stay Fishy 🇨🇱

[@buckydoedowner9040]

Hey Rich, if ya put the 2 filters on 6 crates instead of 8 the fish will have plenty of room to swim threw. Just an idea.

[@kathywaldman435]

I love your videos. What if you raised the wet/dry filters even higher to get more swimming space for fish?

[@chrismcgee9693]

have u considerd getting europian pike

[@ChrisWijtmans]

7175 anti slip coating. anti slip epoxy exists. dont know how expensive it is.

[@davidsmith8997]

Add some Shark Grip. Anti-slip powder for use around pool concrete. So it stays anti-slip when went. Or leave it as is if it's working.

[@kyleheinz6785]

Morning OFR!!!

[@izzymaxpower]

Dumb question why is the there so little water in the sump?

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Its fuller now :)

[@mackenziepm]

Floor paint! None Slip with a slight grit in it!

[@AnthonyCorbo-t4k]

😃🤘

[@chefcamsey1375]

🙂❤

[@jimwaldele9084]

PAINT,,, extrior decking or t-111 paint, it has sand partical in it that is a crack filler,, sand maybe but anywho it works ok as a cement paint with sand added,,,paint your floor then toss light dusting of sand none slip surface,,

[@alansurgeoner5259]

You just said exactly what I was going to suggest about putting a sand across the paint when it dries it is non slip surface.Great Minds n all that ,lol

[@jimwaldele9084]

@@alansurgeoner5259 i agree great minds think the same,,,lol

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Sand doesnt work. Ive done it pn exterior stairs and its still slippery when wet

[@jimwaldele9084]

@@ohio-fish-rescue brush finiah is the only other way, but that done when concrete is being put downn,, good luck with that,,

[@rudehobby8984]

No drunk Guy today but okay anyway, nice to see longer videos and more stuff happening 😊

[@asuplakers2851]

Hi Rick I have a question are you willing to sell any of those arowanas the big ones I want one for my tank is there a way we could communicate maybe I could come by out there I'm from California would like to check out your aquarium big fan let me know thank you

[@erikrager5148]

I want to make my 75 planted like that

[@HooligansMx]

Theres different methods and stuff you can get for your floors that isnt slippery when its wet or paint the floors and then get those black rubber mats with holes in them very useful in fish buildings

[@petercsigo3314]

There is so much to do hurry up, lol. 🐡

[@EvilxYardxGnome]

Maybe the fish room needs carpeting 😂

[@wowdad3055]

Would look nice but when moving fish around water always find the floor,also mold will find it way under carpet.

[@EvilxYardxGnome]

@@wowdad3055 I think it would smell better than it would look 🤣

[@chriscolbert4833]

Why don’t you get metal to put the sumps over the top of the sump so you don’t need the milk crates and the fish can have a hide

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

The sump is gravity fed from the settling chamber. It can't be higher than the chamber. And we dontbwant fish in yhe sump. That water is there to get pumped up to all the tanks. If we put fish in there. Then the amonia wayer gets pumped up to all the tanks.

[@contentdenied]

@@ohio-fish-rescue How long before cichlids appear?

[@thisspaceforrent5737]

@@contentdenied Their spies are scoping out the new territory as we speak.

[@shanna1534]

​@@contentdenied hours, lol

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Lol there is slready cichlid bsbies in the new sump

[@carlimm5593]

Stay fishy my friends

[@CxNxHEX]

Stay fishy my friends!

[@nesttrr]

TURN ON THE FRICKN LIGHTS!

[@dazellis8057]

Those malawi are the worst wish they never got past the Bellagio that's taks awesome but them in the pool pond and 4400 grind mygears😂

[@TheLegend-rb7mm]

What’s the point of acclimating the water of your carrying them through the ice cold outside that’s gonna shock them anyway no?

[@ohio-fish-rescue]

Not at all. You can get into a hot tub in your backyard and then when you get out you can walk through the snow to get back in the house and you dont feel cold . Its the same with the fish coming out of 75 degree water 10 seconds of cold air then back to 75 degree water. It takes time to have your core temp lower or raise . We acclimate to get them used to the water difference. Ie: temp, hardness, ph differences, that would nomally turn them to shock

[@JuiceInThePocket]

You two have missed your true calling, you need to play Tetris professionally.