ELECTRIC EEL shocked me in my aquarium

The king of DIY touches his electric eel to find out just how powerful they are.
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[@dylanz5598]

Broooo!!! It only takes 1 amp to stop your heart or to cause it to miss beat, and 1 amp is basically the same as having static electricity in you and you go to touch something that is metal or touching someone else. Those little shocks are enough to put someone in cardiac arrest. I'm just saying that because you said it wouldn't stop your heart, but in actuality it could.

[@thekingofdiy]

but.....No fish could stop my heart knowing it only pumps biologically cycled freshwater. No fish can hurt me knowing in a past life i was one of them. No fish can injure me knowing in my next life i will have gills. Did you think about any of that? SAY SORRY!!!

[@untitled-youtube-channel]

Uh, no… static electricity is 5 milli-amps, 1 amp is 1000 milli-amps… so no, static electricity isn’t stopping your heart. Not even close.

[@dopey_duck_944]

the electrical path has to be through your heart to stop it. so you can survive quite a large shock if you don't grab on with both hands and aren't grounded

[@alexandernichols7454]

You’d have to have a pretty serious preexisting heart condition for anything that Joey experienced to cause any problems, minor or major. Your average healthy person can handle very large amounts of electricity and be fine.

[@nathanclarke6694]

10mA can kill a person based on the state of their heart; it doesn't take a full amp.

[@lew8450]

860 volts of electicity is what an electric eel can give off... He gave you a warning...

[@Twizz435]

Volts don't kill amps do

[@mattkinsella9856]

My electric fence around my horse paddocks is 8000 volts, yes 8000. I've touched it numerous times and I'm still here. As someone else said, it's the amps that matters. Go back to physics class.

[@johnsnow1355]

​@@Twizz435exactly as Tesla tried to prove

[@Zarglog]

@@Twizz435 Yeah I wouldn't touch that fish if it goes above 20 milliamps.

[@DudeStone]

That was a tiny warning shock, you def don't want 10 out of 10 full power shock

[@darkiee69]

And it was just his forearm, not his entire body, in the water.

[@benjaminmellingen5340]

have you talked to the eel?

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

​@@darkiee69wouldn't really make a difference I don't think

[@AgxntAqua]

I dont think that’s how it works

[@mexicalifishkeeper]

I have never felt so nervous about what was going to happen even though you had said you had already experienced the shock. For what it's worth you don't need to put yourself in harm's way for me to continue to watch your content. Stay safe.

[@kenbrowning6455]

If you grabbed that thing and held on to it. You might have a different story to tell. 😂

[@tylercaramella2213]

I’ve seen a video of a fishermen grab one while standing in the lake mf planked so fast and fell over into the water.

[@JayLandon64]

Some of us clicked this video because we watch your videos, not because we want to see you shocked.

[@oscardean6351]

Joey, I would’ve thought that the eel would give off more power the more it felt threatened, you probably just got the tickle dose.😂 (He’ll probably get you properly next time)

[@urbansk8r231]

I was just going to ask something similar like if each time depends on circumstances, will it be 5% this time or 50% or ist constantly the same each time. I guess it wouldn't like getting a static shock from rubbing feet on carpet.

[@_zefi_otb]

Man was trash talking his own electric eel the entire time 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Mattman16]

Joey's biceps are so big that once the electricity reached it the electricity got scared and ran away.

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

2024, Joey builds another 2000g, fills with electric eels, uses them to power the gallery!! 😂🍻👌

[@calebemory2134]

I know a guy who died from plugging in a microwave. This is asking for it as an electrician DONT DO THIS unless you want to go into cardiac arrest

[@gojirabuilders4714]

good job dude! it takes a higher level of being to do the stuff you do to help inform others and a bad mf to touch something thats gunna cause unknown pain. been watching you for a long time and have taught me almost every thing i know about fish keeping. your my goto guy if i have any questions. just wanna say thanks!

[@skaughtmc6591]

I’ve seen and been stung by anemones in petting tanks at big aquariums. It takes a few seconds of rubbing them to get it agitated enough to sting, and then it’s only a tiny zap like a hand buzzer. It’s enough to make pull away from it, but nothing to be scared of.

[@justdavedoindavestuff3479]

Two things, Joey. 1) without seeing the video, I'm going to say that I had an electric catfish years ago and that was bad enough when I got shocked by it. I couldn't even imagine an electric eel. 2) you should get like 600 eels and try and power the fish room off of them. Maybe not 600, but you know what I mean.

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

At first I thought you were making up some BS. I was all _"w.t.f"_ and all that. *NEVER HAVE I HEARD OF AN ELECTRIC CATFISH* but those things exist! I learnt something new today

[@WOW_AQUATICS]

I had an electric catfish and because i have kids..i got rid of it . Does hurt more than i thougt.

[@danielleong1865]

They have a long row of cells that generate the electricity, and they're connected in series. The longer ones can produce the more powerful output. If you use a voltmeter, measuring the endpoints of the fish, you'll get the upper end of its potential output. Wear thick, insulating gloves or use special tools because if you use bare hands across the length of the fish, the shock may cross your heart and possibly kill you.

[@sleepyhollow6759]

Not sure how I got here.. but I’m soo here for it! Lol the passion is intriguing

[@stevengough4424]

Awesome. Maybe next time have a relaxing eel bath😂

[@waleedqureshi6551]

Love the eel series!!!

[@whateveritwasitis]

hey hats off man, that takes some balls. I appreciate taking one for the team lol.

[@AJVD2123]

Anemone stings all depend on your reactions to them. Some people will have a reaction to the sting, some don’t. However the only one that you have the likeliest chance of getting stung by (and feeling it) are carpet anemones. They stick to you and leave their modified cells on your skin. Don’t rub or eyes or lips after touching one and your fine 😂

[@aedanaki4248]

8:36 Made the first connection and literally Barry Allen and Joey are connected now.😂

[@catwhispurrer137]

From the stories I've heard, small eel shocks are, as you said, mild. A full size electric eel, yes, they can kill a horse.

[@rdizzy1]

No it can't, absolutely no actual evidence of that. And this one is large already, close to full grown.

[@AgxntAqua]

A 1000lb horse isn’t getting killed by an electric eel dude. They don’t even kill adults, children get stunned and drown in currents. The kids don’t even die as a result of the shock.

[@edcctf]

In the dictionary under "that boy aint right" there's a picture of Joey.... but we love you anyway!! ;)

[@BradleyStuartable]

I've watched a video where a six-and-a-half-foot crocodile clamped down on an electric eel about the same size (as yours) and the croc was dead almost instantly. So please be careful.

[@reefingitsimple9749]

Anemones in my experience are way over blown on there sting. Bubble tips are basically not existent even on backside of my hand. Had a carpet anemone which i found out later was a fish eater. If your hand touch's it it was like pulling duct tape off. Left a red mark and maybe a a bit itchy for the next 30 min. The clown fish though on other hand.... my breeding pair bites and draws blood regularly. Think id rather touch the electric eel then deal with the evil nemo fish in my reef lol.

[@matthewwils]

omg clowns are the fuckin worst, little assholes always bite 😂 so glad i haven’t had any in a while and the ones i had last didn’t bite. what fish did ur carpet nem eat ? i’ve been thinking abt getting one

[@reefingitsimple9749]

@@matthewwils Yeah once this pair are gone I'm not getting more lol, makes it so hard to work in the tank enjoyably in defense mode the whole time. It was a beautiful animal. I believe it ate my ocellaris clowns. Was when i first got into the hobby 8 years ago. The clowns disappeared never thought it was the anemone until I moved it into my 90 gallon. A week later my copperband which was doing wonderful eating flake or pellets went missing. I started to look around the tank and I found the dorsal spines under anemone completely clean. Guy locally picked it up and put it in with some clarkii clowns. He luckily claims no fish loss since he has had it. It was a haddoni carpet. if i were try again id do a tank specifically for it.

[@power21100]

with anemones though, I've experienced that the more you expose yourself to the anemones, the more you become sensitive to it. i remember starting the hobby about 2 years ago, I used to handle my bubble tips and rockflowers by hand, now i have to wear protective gloves because my hand tingles almost tickles for a good while when I touch nems.

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Ever touch a capacitor in a Microwave oven? You will only do that once, then you will get an insulated screwdriver to short it out first before delving into one.

[@garethsinclair3117]

I watched a documentary on these and they pulled some huge 1s out of the wild and concluded that they could kill in theory (number, size, body of water etc all contributing factors). Experiment number 2- let him grow x2 the size and take a bath with him 😅

[@arttusepanheimo4909]

Imagine him standing with a fork in front of a power outlet explaining how it is different from eating rat poison.

[@shel.b.1090]

I can’t get over the size of Tyrese he has grown so much xxxx

[@projekt_tib7005]

As a person that works in a fish store and deals with anemones all the time...ive never been "stung" by one. Now, CARPET anemones will stick to you like crazy. But...rock flower, long tentacle, bubble tip, haitian, zebra mat, ect....never felt any kind of sting from them.

[@jordanbrown2485]

Been here for eels since 2017 waiting for this day

[@justinmoore4788]

Joey bro I love playing with electricity. There are so many different experiments you can do. I can't wait to see what you do with the eel.

[@Nitidus]

An animal is not a toy you play with because you like to get tickled by electric shocks.

[@minihands_]

in my experience the clownfish will hurt you worse than any anemone lmao. my mini carpet just felt sticky, but my clowns have taken a chunk of skin off while i was scrubbing algae. nasty little guys but i love them all the same, plus they're my oldest fish so i'm legally obligated to love them

[@josephfast5887]

That was just a love kiss.

[@sharg0]

Sigh. Elementary school physics already teaches that electricity needs a circuit. In this setting that means the current is limited within the aquarium, it can barely pass through the water.

[@diveron]

Injury depends on how much current travels through your body. You experienced a less powerful eddie current. A more serious injury would occur if you were barefoot on a ground to something the current can flow to. You are better off as a floating ground with dry shoes on. Don't be touching anything connected to earth ground being near that eel. Also, the eel may have a higher current released depending on how much stress he is under. Marine stings are best treated with the hottest water without burning the tissues. The water from the faucet is not hot enough to treat a marine sting. Pat the hot water with a cloth until it can be held down on the sting. The hot water cooks the proteins in the venom like poaching an egg white, neutralizing the poison. Hot water stops the pain and iching for minor marine stings. This should help.

[@Gutbomber]

I wonder if the attitudes of the fish change to the point they think about biting human flesh in order to feed themselves if starved.

[@oakleydubois6726]

OMG soooo much anxiety. You stressing me out. Fascinating yes but omg... my freaking heart. You're killin me Joey.

[@user-st2hp7rw6r]

Thanks for giving more understanding Electric eel. The situation of killing the horse would be dependent on the water level and group of electric eels in one area. That is my thoughts. What do you think?

[@TJPavey]

Eel shocks are meant to kill small fish. That said, a big hit will hurt. They can curl around you to give more charge. My guess is that your shock was on the light side but it’s still very unlikely to be lethal to you even with a full shock. From what I read human deaths seem to be more due to drowning after the shock than cardiac arrest (although that is a possibility).

[@capitansprings6421]

De donde conseguiste una anguila aca por mi pais que as peru no mas la tienen en colecciones privadas

[@leefargo30]

You should look into an electric catfish!

[@jaexyn]

Used to work at a pet store that sold saltwater stuff. Included in that stuff were carpet anemones. Wide as a dinner plate and will wrap around your whole arm. Sticky and tingly lol. Good to wear gloves with those big guys.

[@rafameza4186]

That was a honest reaction man holy smokes

[@_BlueCollarGamer]

Theres a video on youtube of an Electric Eel lighting up a christmas tree. its so awesome.

[@firdj]

Oh sweet. My fav fish. Electrophorus electricus.

[@anonymousfellowindian]

Maybe the fish can control the intensity of shock. It may be giving you a friendly tingle because it does not feel in real danger from your actions. Maybe if the fish is really scared and in danger, it may give a devastating shock repeatedly, enough to put a fully grown man in life threatening situation. Example. Poisonous snakes have control over how much venom they inject in one bite. Sometimes, a poisonous snake does a dry bite, without injecting any venom at all. So, just something to ponder over. This fish maybe quite a lot more dangerous than what it has shown so far.

[@tob2621]

he says *it just shut off my arm, not that bad* LMAoo

[@donnauk2493]

Hi I've always wondered if they could run a small air pump or something like that like we know they can light a light but what else can they run xx

[@Kunseeted]

Homie said go electrocute ya selves for fun 😅

[@sledslasher26]

Joey let the intrusive thoughts win lol

[@KeepingItFishy]

“Come get it bro, come do it” Joey waiting to die 😅😂😂😂

[@ivanfahler]

Joey...the man who dances with the electric eel

[@thekingofdiy]

That is the literal translation of my name.

[@dmitryd7159]

do it Joey! we need to know the electric volts!!!

[@GRIGGINS1]

Bless your heart.

[@chrisgarry1031]

Haven't got an electric heater how bout a toaster in the bath?😂

[@fspipe10]

Bro you have balls of steel. How did you build up the courage to touch it the first time? And why didn't you record that? 😂

[@tammydevries1881]

I have horses and we have an electric fence that keeps them in it pulses it doesn't give you a direct constant electric shock it scares you more than hurt you but you'll take your hand away as quickly as possible and use you say ouch

[@MrBemarti]

There is an electric catfish that is very similar to the electric eel if your interested should check it out 👍

[@nate6390]

😂wow Joey u have cahonas lol😅😅.I have a question ❓ I'm looking for a cheap full spectrum shop light or similar do they make rgb led shop lights or flood lights...I need something with a lot of lumens cheap and full spectrum....

[@yarasub]

You are a wild man😂

[@barafisk9633]

i had no idea what so ever ''anenemy '' could sting you ! literally never ever heard of that :o

[@Callmeonmyshell13]

Hi! I’m a new subscriber and happened to find your channel interesting. I love seashells, sea life and fish too, and no, you are not a “nerd.” I was surprised to learn that you noticed the electrical shock was only felt up your arm, not going any further. It only went to where the water was. So if it only effects what is in the water, what would happen if your whole body is submerged underwater? A fascinating but scary thought. I wouldn’t try that though. Don’t let curiosity get the better of you, know what I mean. Stay safe. Oh, I’m also surprised that anemones are not as venomous as said. May it can not effect humans just fish? Makes me think of the centipede or daddy Long legs that is said to be highly venomous but not harmful to humans because our skin is too thick for their little fangs to penetrate. Maybe the same with the anemone?

[@nunstersplace]

Yeah, what if you were in the water with it and keeps shocking over and over? or you grab it by bare hands to put it back into the tank?

[@AngelFlores-zm4ub]

Lol I know you were scared when rubber boots came in the picture 😂😂😂😂

[@lizzymandile2022]

Ironically the only time I’ve ever fully electrocuted myself is from grabbing an on light out of an aquarium without thinking.. twice.

[@ritenour12]

I would guess it feels like touching an electric horse fence 😭 I used to touch them a lot and I know that scream of a jolt going up my arm

[@jamaalandlatoria]

Just for that, you got a subscriber!

[@maselbac]

OK, you touched it. Now attack it (grab it) and see how it feels ?

[@trysin4704]

I feel like Electroboom and Joey should meet.

[@tylercaramella2213]

I’ve seen videos of fishermen picking one up and they plank out and fall right into the water

[@owenwatt5019]

If u were somehow were to collect the electricity from the fish to like charge a battery or something by putting a pole or something like a metal of a plug could u technically charge a battery or turn a lightbulb on

[@ironicz123]

Dayum brother I saw the thumb nail and had the funeral directors on the phone ready, thankfully he is still a small electric eel they can grow huge and I'll be honest you try that when he is double the size you aren't coming back from it

[@Jeannie.B]

I watched with the hope that he would not shock you. 😊

[@ScoopDogg]

its like touching an electric cattle fence from what ive heard

[@anylife_photography]

The electric fences that aren't run directly from the socket are normally set up on a pulse system, that's probably the best analogy of the ones you suggested. Credentials: touched heaps of fences. Never touched an electrical eel! 😂

[@olivetwist]

Imagine harnessing the electricity to power the lights and filter.... Lol

[@dougburright7275]

Aaaaah! It's not AN ENEMY, it's ANEMONE! Some king... more of a JESTER! When are you going to get it right?

[@aquascapingac.aquadesigns5284]

Try the back end...the shock it will be stronger...

[@dustinsmith608]

I have had many fish over the years. I have had many anemone been stung by all of them and the worst one was on my arm. all it ever did was give me like a heat rash. but I have heard that the skin on your hand is usually thicker and they have more problem stinging through it than if say on your arm where the skin doesnt have calluses like on your hand. when ever I got a anemone I always asked if they had a bad sting and none of the ones I got did. but thats not to say that they dont or that people can have reactions to their stings.

[@MegaGavone]

Anemone aren't harmful to "me." I have picked up many Carpet and Bubble Anemone. They stick to me, but don't cause "me" allergic reaction. Carpet Anemone are a PITA to get off of your hand / arm because they are so big. They can get so big and handle the wrong , the other side latches on. I learned to use a power head to remove their foot, and pick them up from that. They don't like heavy waterflow on their foot.

[@seancorbett2166]

Yooooo Joey is crazy😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BDKamerra]

Are they able to control the release of electricity? Could have given you a low dose given how familiar he is with you rather than zapping you with the full juice.

[@piranhafish]

I touched a small electric catfish once that felt like a motorbike spark plug !!!!

[@Ian-qw1zb]

Our skin's too thick for the bubble tip anemone to affect us with their stings. I'm a fish nerd too LOL but a jellyfish that could be interesting to see..

[@RomboutVersluijs]

I wonder if they themselves feel anything from they shock they send out

[@ryanm347]

Love your videos gives me new ideas all the time

[@beckiewhaite2060]

Surely it'll be much worse if a horse stands on a electric eel as it'll be wearing metal horse shoes?

[@AngusCaleb]

Did you have Tamara on standby in case you needed an ambulance?

[@michaeltodd17]

"Not scared of you"....why you suddenly wearing insulted boots?

[@y.a100]

ty joey i took your advice and stuck my fingers in the power outlet, now im dead.

[@roupenohanian5652]

it reminds me of cattle electric fence it went up my arm ouchy lol

[@colkellahan6676]

I survived 500 volts twice because of very low amps, its all about current.

[@merra85]

i was expecting Joey becoming Electro...lol..

[@808sledge6]

LMAO!!!

[@snoywntr2]

I think it would be way worse in a situation where you were in the water with it. Diving or large aquarium tank etc

[@michaelbradley6488]

Those Bubble Tips might enjoy a bit more flow. I still would not willingly let myself take a hit from that Eel or not eel.

[@JackFrost008]

I know you have a lot of fresh water tanks, I wouldn't go touching coral... I have heard that there is ants, caterpillars and possibly tarantulas in the amazon rainforest that can create electricity like the eels do

[@bjorngve]

So I saw a video of a crocodile getting killed in a fight with an electric eel.

[@SunOfficial]

Never actually though about getting stung by an anemone from my reef tanks, it was always the clowns I was weary of. Aggressive and once they get big they can break skin. I know some people can have allergic reactions from being stung by euphyllia coral, maybe anemones are the same? What will you touch next Joey, bristle worms from the reef tanks?