Buying NEW FISH for My AXOLOTL Aquarium!!

I went to the fish store & searched through the tanks for the right species to add into my 120 gallon axolotl aquarium! Tetras were definitely the move only problem is we needed a lot of fish & when i mean a lot I mean 40+ new fish for this tank...
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[@thebloodyenglish6620]

No hate just a heads up neither of the fish you added are suitable to be with Axolotls. A much better option would be a big shoal of White Cloud Mountain minnows. They'll hangout higher up the water and are better suited temp/behaviour wise. Plus when they've matured a big group will look impactful too (like you realistically could have between 100-200 easily in that size tank, plus makes a good yt title). And you can get them in different colour forms too. Serpae at the very least need 68f to do well long term and are know for being very confident and aggressive fin nippers and chances are they'll attack the Axolotls gills. And the X-ray tetras need at least 71.6f to do well long term. Again these temps are the minimum these species should be at to be healthy long term, they might live a few months/a yr or two at the colder temps but most tetras easily live 10yr or longer if kept well. And the Axolotls need cold water to do well long term, assume you got a chiller on as so much condensation formed in the tank? They shouldn't be above 64f to keep them healthy long term but with them the colder the better really (in the wild if often gets down to 39f) and at least for me I personally don't like them above 60f if indoors (so it gives me some leeway/time to take measures if it starts getting warmer then this) though my breeding group live in a pond outside which gets about an inch or two of ice over it every winter and I'll still see them feeding under the ice 😂🤣

[@fritskroon9285]

I agree compleetly whit you it is a ferry good choice indeed

[@HunterAxolotls]

x ray tetras require water temperatures of around 75-80 degrees f while axolotls require 60-64 degrees f, also the tetras might nibble your axolotls gills and slime coat. axolotls are a species only animal meaning it is best for them to be kept only with other axolotls to avoid the axolotls gills being eaten or all of your fish being eaten by the axolotls.

[@nickclickz2327]

i was going to say! keeping axos with tropical fish let alone any fish is a no no

[@SlaughterGang.97]

I would ONLY keep axolotls with live bearers such as guppies mollies or platys

[@tuoffy7635]

My exact comment! And I also said axo’s are opportunistic eaters. No matter how much you feed them they they are always looking for food

[@tuoffy7635]

@@SlaughterGang.97 I’ve had a lot of success with mountain minnows they’re fast and if the axolotls do eat then they are pretty small

[@markpalazzolo1463]

@@tuoffy7635 yeah dude! I have white cloud minnows with mine!

[@ericb4492]

Keep an eye on the serpea tetras. They can be jerks as they are one of the more aggressive types of tetra. They may go after the gills of the axos.

[@jaxxonfishroom]

Agreed

[@ritenour12]

Yep but when they are kept in schools they tend to worry about each other so much they can’t chase! I’ve kept them successfully with long fin fish I even have some with porchop rasbora now doing fine

[@fritskroon9285]

@@ritenour12 indeed, that is the key

[@adamski7956]

The axolotls are so cool

[@zebedeemadness2672]

Would have gone with Variable platyfish (Xiphophorus variatus), as they come from the same roundabout area, they are more chill water tolerant 65-79 °F, full range of different colours, breed easy so doesn't matter if a couple get picked off. Typical tetra temp for peek heath is 72-76 °F, typical axolotl temp for peek heath 60-65 °F, so some aren't getting what's needed.

[@jaxxonfishroom]

Great Fish

[@optimus_prime_____]

Congrats to the Emu gang! I hope all of the fish heal just fine!

[@tuoffy7635]

X-ray tetras as of what I’ve read like warm tropical waters like 75°-82° and axolotl’s thrive in the mid to low 60°’s so I wouldn’t recommend these two as a pair. Also I’ve had axolotls for about 5 years now and I’ve noticed they’re more opportunistic eaters. Meaning no matter how frequent or how much you feed them they still look for food.

[@skullcrusher481]

Hurts to watch throwing fish in fresh from the store without quarantining them!!!

[@coltongall8719]

Paul don’t worry any Real fish keeper thinks fish flakes smell delicious

[@Atomic-dragons]

I like the smell of mouse.

[@NYCShaolin718]

@@Atomic-dragons bruh I work in a warehouse that ain’t mouse it’s the poo and urine you smell just letting you know it ain’t something to smell

[@NYCShaolin718]

Now I’ll be honest It ain’t stank but it don’t smell good they just smell ok 😂😅

[@houston1722]

@@Atomic-dragonsinteresting 😂

[@aubreym9717]

‼️ if you see this Paul please reply if not I won’t be but hurt Ik you can’t reply to every one but my local fish store here in Lakeland Florida they have back white and orange/reddish Oscar’s like tri color I’ve never seen them like that they are babies ab 3-4 inch’s but it’d be awesome to see you visit and pick one up grow it out, again here in Lakeland Florida Derrels aquarium, it’s not my shop they’ve been open ab 5 years and are amazing I was finna give up tanks before I found them and their store‼️💯

[@savannagoodwin4660]

hey paul! i love watching your videos, but i just wanted to clarify that Tetras aren’t the best option of fish to keep with axolots only because their temperature requirements are different being tropical! but also One other thing to keep in mind when keeping fish with axolotls is that those long flowy gills can start to look like food to just about any fish who's hungry enough.

[@savannagoodwin4660]

but also Can you keep axolotls with fish? The answer, surprisingly, is yes, you just need to choose your fish carefully

[@chinnsky9706]

In germany it is actually nit allowed becaause fish can give deseases to them and because of the eating problem

[@kristawoodard516]

Love the video! Be careful sometimes fish will nip at the axolotols fringes :)

[@tXminator]

Congrats on getting everything sorted out with the emus!

[@Camille-ci2fd]

A waterfall for the pond would be really nice to have. You won’t have to worry about having a fountain and it keeps the mosquitoes down.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Paul,, For Any Tank That You Want An Insanely Cool Top Water Only Fish,, I Would Strongly Urge You To Check Out An African Butterfly Fish..Such A Cool & Easy To Take Care Of Fish.

[@larrywillet5758]

Glad Dawn is feeling better! Nice video Reap!

[@rileybailey5342]

I love seeing what you do with the farm and the building! Nice choice with the tetras for the tank!

[@AniFam]

Awesome aquarium!👍 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[@radioraffa]

I know it makes for good "CON-tent", But the water will be too cold for most of those fish since they are all Amazonian fish. They will probably not last long (X Rays at about 75°-80°F, Serpaes are 72°-79°F, and Neons 75°-80° F) .. Should of went with something like Sunset Variatus Platy, Rainbow Shiners, Endlers, Clown Killifish, White Cloud Mountain Minnows, goldfish, and some Barbs.

[@alexmorales8078]

YESSSSSS to the future pond build!!! Do it up ruuuuuuuuuuurl nice!!!!! woo woo!

[@MyBackyardScience]

Bunches of tetras schooling in the aquarium look really amazing, especially the neons! 🙂

[@marilyn7784]

I’ve always loved you axolotl‘s, especially the first time you got them. And now their tank looks even better!

[@nelysilva5833]

I love your Emus also. Pretty fish 🐠🐟, and adorable animals, and ducks🥰. Thank you Paul❤️🙏

[@citizentrucker]

tropical fish normally dont work out well with cold water, be interesting to see how they do. rice fish would be a good cold water fish though

[@Zynkclax]

Always a good day when you upload

[@kirknewkumet711]

I'm not sure the fish you chose are going to work out well in the cool water preferred by the axolotls.

[@Natalie23]

That aquarium is epic!! Keep up the great work!!

[@ianharbjorn]

Welcome back Paul. The Emus are amazing !

[@D-PRYDE]

*Keep up the amazingly fabulous work!* 🐟🐠🐡🕊💯

[@junelawrimore9567]

Serpae tetras are like black skirt tetras and white skirt tetras.They all get along and look great together.

[@randitharajapaksha4281]

There is a guppy inside the tank too 😄

[@joshuaramsey4604]

I really like your content thanks for making so many videos for us to watch and this last Axolotl tank with the tetras looks really good. And don't feel weird about liking the smell of fish food

[@mrjaxon5311]

Epic!!Keep up the good work❤

[@shawnafoster7341]

I've been watching u for a long time now. I love what u do in rescuing most of ur animals. And what u do in keeping ur fish strong and healthy. I live in Saskatchewan Canada

[@SCTwoFive]

Tetras are great addition and your plan on the duck inclusure would be awesome.cant wait!😍

[@machellelowry9404]

That was fun to watch Paul

[@suerinkevich475]

I so impressed about the plans in the future

[@studentviolinlessonsforkid2351]

Great Vid! Tadpole enclosure with 100+ of them would be 🔥 Great channel and lifestyle!

[@BN-xu5bz]

Dude that huge knife fish thing is nuts.

[@bpoe7359]

I love the emus they are like the best❤

[@darthsnips9338]

Love the content man, you should get a stergeon for the pond

[@andrewniemiec8447]

Remember to get Gary 2.0 for the duck pond

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Your tank looks awesome Paul. That Oscar looked amazing man. God bless you and your friends...🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊🙂😀

[@donstot1]

That is Sooooo sick. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!

[@onefastrax5431]

2:50 that fish looks so good it would look so cool in the pond

[@elliemartens2551]

Hey Paul love the videos also love the new emus

[@chaoticcabbage5868]

Paul, I just want to thank you lmao I recently found a good size redtail catfish at my local shop and I absolutely adore him/her. If it weren't for you I never would have even known about how beautiful and amazing they are! I have made such a bond and connection with this awesome fish, she/he can be hand fed and all. They also have a huge pacu! If I had a pond I would 1000% bring the redtail home but I don't 😭 you've made me realize I have some new dreams and goals to get after! 🤘💪🏻

[@christianlink9064]

looks dope! Watch out adding fish directly into your established tank from a LFS could have easily added ich or another disease.

[@animefanart1402]

As always amazing video keep up the amazing work ❤️🤙

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[@katw22]

Your videos always put a smile on my face, love them!

[@sunnijerrett5537]

OMG!! yess! hopefully the fish in the 5500 gallon get better they are looking great!! The tetras look amazing!!

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[@jtwillis5251]

Archerfish in the chameleon tank ? Yesss 😍😍❤️

[@tammyschultz3318]

Great video... omg doing the duck pond will be amazing.. it will stay nice and clean... Need a place in that cabin thing for them to lay eggs and sit.. put a few crates up off the ground with hay or something. Can just screw them in the wall inside of their house. Those emu looks amazing... do the run around sometimes ?? Bet thats pretty funny to watch !

[@danielvelez4001]

Really nice now u need some denios in there❤

[@bob6927]

A upgrade on the pond would be nice

[@mikepatterson9351]

I love your personality..... infectious! Keeps me watching. Also the content is good. 😁

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[@fauzycastilloschoonewolff2146]

Your the best !PAUL!

[@Person75357]

Your should get some white cloud mountain minnows for the axolotl tank They have a nice amount of color and they are small and fast. They are also schooling fish that love lower water temperatures

[@tuoffy7635]

That’s what I have in my tank and they’re thriving with my axo’s. Don’t get tropical fish 😂 people need to do their research

[@eros.1646]

@@tuoffy7635 paul never does research

[@iris-jc6147]

Definitely can’t wait to see the new duck enclosure

[@toniwilliams9120]

Great video, did I see a guppy too xx

[@dalycruz65]

Those fish look awesome 👌

[@annemarieacosta8775]

Having Aquascape redo the duck pond would be awesome !

[@412fishing5]

Absolutely love the video

[@jaxxonfishroom]

Great video and cool new pet

[@masonjar3968]

Probably would’ve been better off trying danios since they’re fast and can be kept at lower temperatures…. serpae tetras can be nippy but hopefully they just pick on each other … neons will end up being a nice snack for the axos

[@Hyphiest0ne]

Yes finally a new vid i was going crazy!!

[@Centurian666]

The farm needs a long stream in it, circulating the water 😊

[@brydonrowley2093]

That would be sick! Full of crawfish to feed the fish!

[@will13ross_]

perfect video for my birthday love u paul keep it up big man 🙌🙌🙌❤️

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[@DATBOYCPK]

Love your vids Paul

[@pattynewman2495]

Have a great day paul

[@lovebug9386]

ERMM... It looks nice BUTttt you kinda forgot about the temperature differences for the fish... Ax's like cold, tetra's like tropical. 💕💕

[@ronitchandan8858]

Hi, Paul love the vid! The axolotls look great, keep up the good work!

[@migo.exotics]

Yes sirrrr it's a good day when paul drops a video

[@paulcuffaro]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏽

[@robertcrundwell2782]

nice. I do believe those are Cardinal Tetras pictured, not Neons. Neon lower color pallet different. You would have been better using White Clouds and Japanese Rice Fish which can handle the cooler water that axolotls need.

[@andrewmoffatt7046]

Looks great 👍

[@aidencole7234]

Keep going you are the best

[@dalegereaux1863]

Great video ! 👍

[@VisjesVanIetje1989]

You got a surprise fish with it, haha a molly to how cute

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[@jennifox1971]

I love your videos I have been watching for a few weeks I am fairly new I love how you care for fish and all the other animals

[@corrzzawindahl1648]

Cant wait for the duck enclosure build

[@joetaylorchristmastree2866]

Nice's i love your new video 😍😘 keep it up making more new videos 👍

[@williammiller6668]

Keep up the good work

[@hophop2088]

That is super cool

[@Brock_Comeens]

Hi Paul love the vids keep up the good work you have inspired me to start saving up to by fish and give them a good habitat thank you

[@roadwarrior7092]

Love watching your videos bro

[@StraightOtohGunga]

Hot to see some tetra love, often underrated fish

[@Imtimmahler]

10:14 I love how there’s all those x-Ray tetras and the one black guppy

[@eros.1646]

i think that's a dalmatian mosquitofish, they can be pretty aggressive and nippy

[@Jaycobdunahoo]

I love your videos keep up the good❤

[@stephenorourke2297]

Paul another brilliant video

[@JaxDaMax03]

love you paul!❤️❤️

[@monx1983]

10:46 those are cardinal tetras in the photo. Cardinals are whole bottom color red while neons are only half bottom red. IMO only white cloud or golden white cloud minnows could thrive in same cold water requirements as axolotls. Those tetras might be looking ok now but will not be thriving in the long run.

[@ChrisCeleste8]

PC Exotics and Aquatics!! Let's go!!!

[@james-kf4uh]

You should do a full painting of the tank to look like a jungle with axolotl in and tetra swimming above

[@rosywright9958]

Cant wait for the duck pond WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[@tylershepherd1228]

Another great video Paul and those axolotls are one of my favourite things you own

[@jameswilson1434]

For the pond for the ducks look into pondscapes

[@magsintime]

I enjoy watching your channel. The animals are adorable! I have to say I am so curious if a new Garry is coming? I kept in hoping to see a new one for Christmas lol. I do love the Emus though. They seem to be settling in well.

[@ashleylewislatimer8183]

You could put one of those fake rocks over your extra filter that's on your dock to blend into your Amazon theme. Make it look like a waterfall💝

[@gahvinschulze7968]

I can’t wait for a epic pond video on building a huge fire pond 😂😂🙏🏻 love all your vids bros

[@heimlaufwerk531]

PC fish store would be an great project !!!!

[@dennisbarrera5511]

That's .awesome fish bro...and I also love the emus....👌👌👌

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