I BOUGHT THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS FISH!!!

[@thekingofdiy]

See the next rare fish i unboxed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ_KnJuoa66Lh5Y

[@jonesy5722]

My vote...Wiggles...Mr or Ms Wiggles 😁

[@cyh4031]

Name should be Voltair!

[@firstname2853]

Call him sparky lol

[@quintinmccabe5457]

Those rubber shoes are to insulate you. If you were grounded, that's how you'd get shocked. The more you know!

[@bigbasil1908]

@@quintinmccabe5457 Go easy on that genius 😛

[@Firestorm637]

He needs a larger tank already. Cool fish ⚡️

[@arkonazvyturis5714]

Greta keeps 20 eels in the trunk of her Tesla. 🚘

[@domenickgaliano7447]

There is a mathamatic equation on the size tank for every fish

[@lisam8044]

I noticed a lot of ppl with vids of whatever and the tanks are always too small

[@ameen2154]

Great question 🤔

[@karencormier8958]

TESLAS SUCK​@arkonazvyturis5714

[@charadreemurr1083]

Joey i love this eel but i absolutely suggest giving it a large piece of cover in the centre to act as a bridge of shade if he wants to go from one side of the tank to the other without stress

[@GuyWets-zy5yt]

Back to his real home

[@mysticwizardphd]

Was just about to ask where his cover is thank you for commenting this

[@MrElapid]

Yes.. I kept snakes for years and they seemed to do best with a shady nook and also a snug hide. This setup would stress most snakes but I'm guessing you'll do some landscape in the future. Awesome animal!

[@ph11p3540]

600 volts but at what amps? It's amps that inflict all the pain and damage

[@DaveElcock]

​@@ph11p3540yup the more volts the less amps, but in water different ball game.

[@DinoMan_6]

Damn…looks like he needs a bigger tank already, he’s massive.

[@BelindaM44]

He needs to be in nature, not in a tank!

[@YouTube_This]

I had 2 of these back in 98-99 when I lived in Venezuela. The bigger of the 2 was about the size of this one. I was shocked by the smaller eel and it felt like 110v, but one day I was cleaning the tank and had my arm fully submerged up to my shoulder. I would keep my eye on them, they would mostly sit on the bottom and come up for air once in a while, but I didn't notice the big 1 swim straight up and across and touched my upper arm. I open my eyes and was on the ground about 3ft away from the tank. Not alot of time passed, but I just had no idea how I got on the ground. Be careful with that. They turn pale white sometimes, kinda freaky, something to do with charging or discharging or something.

[@Ohe-k2n]

Dang,becareful next time

[@YouTube_This]

@Ohe-k2n ty, but that was over 25yrs ago. I don't believe I'll be having pet electric eels anymore or going swimming in the Amazon, so I think I'm good.🫠

[@erikasturquoisefeather4721]

How are you going to clean the tank?

[@YouTube_This]

@erikasturquoisefeather4721 lol, that was a long time ago, I don't have them anymore. Technically, I didn't need to have my arm in the tank, there were brushes and squeegees with long handles😁

[@Maniacguy2777]

You've encountered 800 Volt DC shock.

[@713devereux]

I seriously believe importing exotic fish, reptiles and animals should be outlawed in the United States for many reasons. I honestly can not think of a legitimate reason why you should be allowed to import exotic animals.

[@tamil_tamilian]

A very small tank for it's size. Stressful life for it. Still alive?

[@Kaleb-w3x]

Doubtful... He's lucky it didn't go into shock the way he transferred it

[@charleswalter2902]

They’re sedentary. There are videos of them squirming around in 8” of dirty water in the wild. What do you base your argument on?

[@TheJabbaWookiee]

Need to add a lot of pipe work, or equivalent to make it feel secure. Far too open a tank. You understand stress levels. Brave move, I admire it - but meet it’s needs. (Experienced public aquaria manager before you jump on.)

[@goochma]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@1insane614]

The fish can also get ligma when it doesn’t have any cover to hide in

[@Doggo_the_real_one]

​@@1insane614(bad to the bone riff starts playing)

[@juicygaming1400]

this is insane its so cool to see it swim in clear water, i never realised how active they actually are

[@luzifersohn5010]

im guessing it would appreciate some shelter tho.

[@Reptile_Gecko]

@@luzifersohn5010 they would likely use some wood or rocks, but really unless he has a way to put things in without putting his hands in, he's kind of screwed now unfortunately, some people do use PVC pipes as well, but wood and rocks would be preferred in someone wants a natural setup. Maybe he could create a cave outside of the tank lure the eel to one side with food then drop it in with a rope or something before using something plastic to remove said rope, just to keep the bottom of the tank safe and ofc himself. If he did it externally before adding it would also mean you could silicone it to be extra secure.

[@clintonneuhaus1818]

What an incredible fish! I think you should name him Franklin, for Benjamin Franklin. Or... Tesla would be great.

[@AlCatrraz]

They have A LOT OF ENERGY....

[@M4T1J4P0]

His name should be Sparky.

[@mandydavidson6694]

Not endangered - A captive in a tiny tank. If you truly care, set it free. Back into the life it had before becoming a prisoner.

[@Dobbesje]

Still, not an endangered species…. But a creature that belongs in the wild, that needs to swim and be happy, just like humans need to be.. I am so sorry to see this. Please let him go free…..

[@Ares-hi2hw]

😂 Guy like are everywhere

[@Jdalio5]

No...fish are nothing like humans

[@parsons15]

Nobody said it was an "Endangered species" - And as for the let fish be fish? This little guy would have died if left to be a fish... You know when they are found in the waters, 9times out of 10 they are killed right?

[@Tarntulasandmore]

Would probably be a better fit if you did a black water tank considering the natural habitat.

[@mattordiway8631]

Was not expecting a electric eel, thought you would go for a fire eel or even a group of tire track eels. Sparky is my nomination for a name. Super cool fish. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinfenly8598]

Fire eel 😢

[@BoogaBoy-wq3ye]

Or puffer fish 😂

[@MrSlowPaper]

Actually it's a Gold fish bruh

[@mattordiway8631]

@@MrSlowPaper thanks for clearing that up. Was really confused. Could have been a Megladon, but with your keen wit and expert detective skills you figured it out. Thanks so much. You must be very proud of yourself.

[@irishmanbd8447]

Should add a piece of drift wood, would look nice and give off tannins for the eel.

[@kylefarlow5128]

I had one of these for several years. They’re actually very laid back and easy to care for animals. I really regret that I had to give mine up when I went back to college. I’d love to have another one day. He really needs to add tannin to the water to make the fish more comfortable. They don’t like bright light or a lack of cover.

[@danielburnham2982]

Yes black water extract or an injection system

[@dhopjr57]

Poor guy. Look at what he has to look forward to the rest of his life.

[@loukhryst.7366]

I had a juvenile size electric eel in the late 80’s with (2) Brazilian Redtail Catfish in a 500 tank that all got along well. The cat fishes got zapped once and never bothered the eel. I ended up giving the cat fishes to the national aquatic center due to their massive sizes.

[@evo-yt]

Might be a cool idea, a room with a tank that runs all around the perimeter of the room. The fish would have loads of room to swim around then.

[@Reptile_Gecko]

That could be cool, plus each corner could have a bit of a current to help force a bit of movement so a fish doesn't just sit in the corners all day, but also helps lessen the chance of corners becoming dead zones and helping keep the water nice an aerated and active. As well as working out the fish a bit when they choose to go against the current as some do naturally swim against the current at times.

[@brightlord-ov7cm]

What happens if him and his loved ones gets angry and breaks it while he is in hismroom with that electric eel in the same tank? Not such a grand idea then is it?

[@jaminhughes7507]

Me: 'Don't worry, Honey. I would never think of getting an electric eel.' Me 20 seconds later: I kinda want one... 😆

[@tookmyhandle2]

This.

[@jjr6929]

You could start smaller to start.....Electric Catfish....kinda cool as well.

[@ItsMinnowSeason]

​@@jjr6929I forgot catfish are related to electric eels-

[@carlwagner4565]

Id say get him in a bigger tank nice buy though but how do you intend on doing waterchanges ect id like to know more about how you take care of him ❤

[@pink43560]

‘Risk upsetting the fish too much’ The dude’s been sat in it’s own waste in a bag for weeks…

[@violentcat345]

Hear me out, I know it might be cliche but what about calling the Electric Eel something like Amp? Really looking forward to learning about Electric Eels with you Joey!

[@EazyDuz18]

no

[@sheilaathay2034]

Or Tesla!

[@evolveausevolveaus]

Amp is cool, how about AC/DC ?

[@nanophobia1941]

Awesome and daring but still very cool. Only one suggestion I have, and I might be wrong on this, but is your tank frame made of metal ? If it is so than you might want to think about properly grounding it. Respectfully Sven.

[@anonamoss78]

JOEY: The electric eel loves a muddy substrate to hide and feel safe. US: But u gave him a thin layer of sand! JOEY: UWU 👁👄👁

[@seanp9157]

They burrow in sand too you drip.

[@dougheclipse1717]

He said what have I done, have I gone to far this time? 😂😂😂 I say this to myself daily 😂😂😂

[@malissastafford3323]

Some things just don't belong in captivity.

[@FECtetra1918]

In Brazil we call it ‘poraquê’. It can weight up to 44 pounds.

[@champion20199]

We used to catch them when we were little and eat them 😂

[@benzjamin13]

This was the most over dramatic video from Joey yet…“I’m so scared!” 😂

[@lynnbonica4342]

Eels like caves and/or rock formations to hide in. Makes them feel safe. Are you planning on supplying something like that for it? 😢

[@trolojolo6178]

No!

[@catwhispurrer137]

Electric Eels prefer to bury themselves in the mud or hide in hollowed out logs, not caves or rock formations like saltwater eels.

[@Ricobaca]

Just turn the lights out

[@_.l..Caotica..l._]

I don’t think he will, he just pussy up just trying to get the Fish out of the bag

[@ihitalick607]

Calm down Karen

[@marcialivingston-nq8xk]

Poor guy. Deprived of his natural habitat. But as long as your happy. GREAT.

[@c33raven]

'You're' not 'your'

[@anonuser1]

As in, "you're" completely missing the point 😊

[@marcialivingston-nq8xk]

@anonuser1 dang thanks for showing me my language gaff.

[@UnfilteredJustice]

I got blasted by 2 of these while doing a water change at the store. It was mislabeled, lol. Knocked me off the stool!

[@thereesebonneau]

No freaking wayyyyyy

[@waspbr]

I was 90% sure it was an electric eel, but the rubber gloves gave it away. That is a gorgeous fish, I am jealous.

[@kornelsfishtankproductions3610]

I knew it was either arapaima or electric eel

[@squares8657]

@@kornelsfishtankproductions3610arapaima isnt even dangerous 😂

[@Gnolomweb]

2:39 Rubber DOES NOT ground you (that's how you GET shocked.) ... Rubber insulates you from BEING grounded. (this is why you ground an electric fence with a 3ft+ deep conductor, like copper)(3ft+ b/c the moisture in the ground is what "grounds" you.)

[@seanp9157]

You dont wear the gloves to ground yourself dude. It's to insulate you from the eels electricity. Not mention a person using themselves to ground electricity, means it passes THROUGH YOU, ie) electrocution, and cankill you. Dont make things up to sound intelligent, it does quite the opposite.

[@jamiedobie9665]

Definitely enjoyed the trailer but that fish is to easy to identify but the precautions you took. Excited to watch it grow and the things you find to see if it will power or charge

[@tifalockhart5850]

The Ideal environment Is Where they are Born, in rivers...for a fish thats Just a cage.

[@jay_dave8722]

6:13 Him: WHAT HAVE I DONE?! Me: Umm.. You released a fish in a tank?? 😅

[@alexthegreat0234]

I wonder what these were called before electricity was discovered. Joey, you gotta get a King of DIY light up sign for him to light up.

[@Nirrrina]

That would be really cool to see.

[@brianodonnell586]

Maybe a Gaslight Eel 😂😂

[@christiano8088]

The Ooyah fish!

[@jimthomefan50025]

Candlelight eel 😂

[@wizardjunkie]

An Elder killer...

[@maxb548]

*_”Rubber boots to keep me grounded”_* _takes a knee to transfer eel from bag to tank_

[@Tezr1969]

Rubber is an insulator to separate you from ground... the last thing you want around high voltage is to be grounded...

[@Reptile_Gecko]

@@Tezr1969 yes and no. Rubber separates you from ground meaning in the event something is causing electricity in the ground you'd be safe, but ye with an electric eel in your hands, not a good idea, you'd be giving the electricity nowhere to go.

[@Tezr1969]

@@Reptile_Gecko electricity goes from a positive source to ground by the path of least resistance.

[@adams_1]

Way over the top for this…. It’s like he’s installing high voltage powerlines.

[@henryclarke5363]

@@adams_1 lol

[@Only_In_America_SY]

Smokey sounds like a fitting name 😂😂😂😂

[@wijn_za]

Now this is how an unboxing video must be done. The anticipation was palpable.

[@lakeshiamills1454]

I totally wasn't expecting an electric eel! That is very cool! I vote static for the name I think they'd be really cool for him and I cannot wait to see more videos of him being all extra eely 😅

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

I thought eels were technically in a genus of they're own. They aren't proper fish and not amphibians. He really looked relieved to be out of the bag and in the tank. Adorable. I'm stoked for you. This is going to be very interesting.

[@acidbyt.30]

Electric eels actually belong to the "knifefish" category rather than Actual "eels" Same as "spiny eels" Who are called eels purely due to their appearance

[@Swails-e9x]

I had a electic Catfish and it was very incredible as well.

[@widyantogunadi9593]

Name him Raijin which means thunder god! 😂

[@terrydavis1331]

Good luck little buddy💯💪🏽💪🏽

[@vullerseris5372]

DUDE!!! YOU GOT AN ELECTRIC EEL MAN !!! I HEAR HAVING ONE OF THOSE CAN GIVE YOU QUITE A BUZZ ⚡

[@luckycher2015]

The tank is small for it.

[@hannakierstead289]

this video is so dramatic and suspenseful then he comes out of the bag and is the CUTEST THING IVE EVER SEEN 😂😍

[@jamiehuff5407]

Looking for room how about a frying pan with a little bit of butter and lemon 😂

[@Archangel54321]

Outlaw this behavior!!

[@pooroldfred]

Bigger tank required....

[@MaestroPrep]

You should add a multimeter to the tank to measure its shock voltage!

[@bensiermans1496]

I think "sparky" would be a great name for the eel 😂😂

[@G-BONE]

How about Tesla?...just a thought

[@scfisherman5471]

THOR lol@@G-BONE

[@garypoole1989]

Watt?

[@sarahhouston6560]

Lovely enclosure😊he's kinda cute❤

[@42mag]

Yeah, those 99 cent dish washing gloves will not insulate you.

[@demonmyshira]

absolutely love that you got one of these and willingly show it off! So excited to see more of him/her.

[@richperez7233]

Electric eels can locate their prey using electroreceptors derived from the lateral line organ in the head. The lateral line itself is mechanosensory, enabling them to sense water movements created by animals nearby. The lateral line canals are beneath the skin, but their position is visible as lines of pits on the head.[38] Electric eels use their high frequency-sensitive tuberous receptors, distributed in patches over the body, for hunting other knifefish.[2]

[@livora204]

I like all the "electric-type" name suggestions like Sparky, Amp, or Voltaire... But to me, he just looks like Neil. Neil the eel.

[@bonnyrose14]

I vote for this!😂

[@livora204]

@@bonnyrose14 ❤️

[@perkeyser2032]

8,38: "Absolutely stunning." Haha very funny. :)

[@Tempe1962]

Cant help feeling sorry for these creatures.They are stressed by being caught,put in a bag and shipped, only to find themselves imprisoned once more for life. I often wonder if humans ever put themselves in the place of the animals they cage-obviously not.Will humans ever evolve to treat animals as beings deserving of respect and compassion?

[@leshandenae]

Everyday,look how many prisons and jails are in the U.S. alone,and they all probably full

[@susanscovill6817]

I’d set up a lightbulb and see how often he offloads a charge. I’d also install a lid. They do leave the water to seek out larger bodies of water. Cheers from Vancouver eh!

[@tamirchen5070]

This is perfect !!!!!!! Amazing fish good luck ❤❤❤ thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@DanielGonzalez-xu9bp]

Idk why I feel I remember a documentary where they tend to jump out at or onto whatever is reaching it or getting to close. Yet it’s a desk tank. And your going to have your legs that close and definitely moving.

[@oldshovelhead]

Stunning specimen Joey! You have outdone yourself with this one to be sure!! Also have to say the current state of the gallery is one of the best iterations ever, absolutely love the direction you are going in. Keep up the great work and as always thank you so much for all you do and the hard work put into sharing your journey with us 😁

[@huellaal568]

Wow ❤️ I've never seen one this close and without mud before. I love eels, they are so amazing. ❤️ Please don't say they are ugly 😂 I think he's super beautiful. Has he got a name yet? Maybe you could call him "Huellaal." That would be so cool because he's my absolute favorite fish.

[@takashinomura8052]

How do you plan to feed it? If it was caught in the wild, must be difficult to feed frozen.

[@moto50forReal]

very cool fish Joey I"m looking forward to seeing it a lot !

[@sticustom]

I’d hate to break it to you but rubber dish gloves are not rated to stop electricity. There are actually specialised gloves for that.

[@terrycollins6673]

They are called electricians gloves; they are rated at 1500 to about 10,000 volts.

[@aaronspillers8344]

Rubber gloves? Electric eel. Awesome sauce!

[@fredyu5225]

HUMAN THE MOST DANGEROUS FISH IN THE WHOLE WORLD😂

[@mrkeyz321]

Now you have your own personal phone/car battery charger🔋🔋🤣🤣🤣

[@thetechfella1]

tbh, I was hoping it would be a Moray eel. "When the jaws open wide, and there's more jaws inside, that's a-moray!" Electric eel is pretty cool too!

[@girlie294girlie]

An electric eel. Called Temblor (tremor) on the Colombian Plains.

[@Will-ux1dg]

Why is this man keeping an eel in this tiny tank.This is so cruel , this should not be allowed. What a sad person this guy is. Absolutely incredible that he thinks this so fantastic. He likes his tank ! How does he know what a cool fish this is.

[@travissmith7073]

Let’s get a update.. I feel he’s probably not doing to well because of the stress and need a lot more in there 😊

[@timcorley2459]

He is going to out grow that tank in no time! Good luck moving it! lol

[@jesuslovesyou1454]

When the eel comes out "What have I done?" 😂😂😂😂 Uhhhh put a whole in a bag and let an eel slide out! I mean did you do something else 😂

[@xuxu252]

The tank is definitely too small. Poor beast. This is ridiculous and sad.

[@clutchcitystreets3368]

Eel went from living in the wild, to solitary confinement smh………

[@9Poloboy4]

Deadass bruh this lame ass bathroom box bro locked him in then being all jolly like he did sum

[@Skyguy562]

I think the name Ohm would be cool but looking forward to updates no matter what you end up calling him

[@alexisbrown733]

Wow thx u for sharing very informative

[@EricFishKing]

My 3rd time doing n a year watching this!! Great video bro!! 😎

[@Anamnesis-Apotheosis89]

Awesome find, I hope it pulls through and gets bak to full health, better with you than at a farm.

[@vincenthughes5795]

What a "lucky" eel to be in the wild and then gets captured, put in a small glass box (width smaller than his body), eat dead shrimp "for now" and then switch to fabricated pallets. Dream life. Imagine an alien captures the author and doing the same to him.

[@efemitchellamrohore4156]

😂😂😂😂

[@stolenrelic]

and never be able to communicate with another member of your species ever again

[@thereesebonneau]

What tells you they didn’t breed it

[@StephenWest-w9k]

Pore thing is a alone, He Hates this cage he was put in, Likes his cage my Ass,

[@j_toledo419]

Maaaaan he's COOL as HELL Joey!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I usually am not this guy in the comments but I'm definitely gonna be watching for update videos on that eel. Awesome brother 💯💯

[@FredJohnson-if7ww]

You could name HIM. Sparky.

[@rishadhmahabeer6228]

Fish dont belong in cages

[@johnhmielewski1230]

Good thing it's in an aquarium then.

[@leshandenae]

They belong on a plate with a side of rice

[@keithturner7102]

The ideal environment for any creature is in its own environment

[@Funkiotologist]

I’m so happy with the care you have always provided these magnificent creatures. Watching your channel grow through the years has been a wonderful success story and it’s due to how much love you exert for this hobby. Your enthusiasm and strive for pristine care is undeniable and has helped me become a better fish keeper along the way. Thank you for what you do King!! 🙏🙏💪

[@gorrillaglue3814]

❤ I love your fish my friend ❤

[@Hello-b9c]

He is truly amazing and lovely too 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@evaczarnojanczyk1432]

Call it Voltron!

[@passionpainlovex]

Love the Eel I've myself worked with Electric Eels and I've also confided in experts and and you can definitely tank mate them with small fish preferably school fish with speed like barbs or varieties of tetras

[@kayannefojtasek4198]

Name him sparky

[@XxMidnightTYxX]

Him:it's from the Amazon Me: of course it is

[@Lisapinson]

I love how you show your excitement with the fish you get keep doing what your doing we love it

[@haylowalker1252]

I caught this fish for you and got a number of warning shocks!

[@sydus81599]

Like a freaking boss

[@Mamafish68]

Holy shitskies!!

[@Scot-land]

How tragic such an amazing creature took from the wild to satisfy man

[@davem7632]

I was expecting a Stonefish

[@DEAD-g8j]

you can call him Sparky thats a good name for a electric eel

[@Joyof...]

Give Sparky a bigger tank, and some cover and he'll be fine.😊