I Collected a Genicanthus Angelfish in a River - Now I Want Another One!

[@MrCites1]

This is how I’d spend my whole summer growing up on the coast. Great to be able to watch others doing it.

[@australianaquarist]

I love it. Gets me inspired for aquarium displays and themes. You won’t find coral fruit stands at my place!! Keep watching and I’ll keep filming!

[@BeardedReefer]

How clears that water big Ad ,absolute paradise! I’ve been down in my backyard everyday lately, missed you again. Very sneaky going to the other side! Haven’t seen old spotty Barra lately! Loved the vid, hope to see you down there one day👍

[@australianaquarist]

My mobile number is 0402522738. You can send me yours if you like and we can hook up for a beer at sunset on the river. Sounds romantic hey?! Alternatively I can let you know I’m coming down and we can chase fish together!

[@clayulay1145]

Very enjoyable watching

[@saf1671]

I was exhausted just watching :D Loved it though so thank you for sharing. Also thank you for mentioning the collection permit and following the rules. It could go without saying but I really appreciate that you always mention it. My personal opinion here but I feel collecting wild animals such as you do or rearing corals or fish that spawn in captivity is taking the hobby to the next level. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing. All the best to you and yours in 2025.

[@australianaquarist]

Thank you. I’m starting to get more questions regarding permits and rules. I think I should keep showing the permit, and maybe do a video discussing the permit structure eyc

[@Vroomy1986]

Happy new year of 2025 Adam, another year of absolutely great videos up and coming. Look forward to the year ahead buddy

[@australianaquarist]

Nice one Matt. I trust you weren’t too under the weather!

[@Vroomy1986]

@australianaquarist haha got food poisoning, trying to think of what pump to buy this year for more flow in my 7 footer

[@willknight1005]

I'm amazed at the variety of tropical fish that far south👍 Well done

[@olivernash6816]

Such a special place ive spend many hours here diving for beautiful fish for my aquarium. Great to see it still providing

[@australianaquarist]

There’s definitely something unique about that river mouth. I’d guess it’s plenty of flow , the way the EAC dips in toward the coast and the huge amount of rubble structure on the banks for habitat

[@stefanosahretis5075]

Something is better than nothing! Thanks for taking us along Adam

[@australianaquarist]

I’m pretty pleased to have the little Gunther’s Butterfly. He’s doing great in Palau Reef. I’ll head back down and probably hunt for another 2

[@plowestory]

Great collecting grounds, very nice mate.

[@squibe_9610]

My only critique for the video is it wasn't long enough, love your work!

[@australianaquarist]

Bloody GoPro battery!!

[@dmc3489]

Great video! That was exciting and I have t confess, I'm jealous...

[@australianaquarist]

Don’t be jealous, just get underwater and have a crack at collecting yourself some fish!

[@dmc3489]

@@australianaquarist You are absolutely spot on! In a few months the water will be warm enough to do just that. We're both lucky enough to live near the water and you're the only one taking full advantage of all its bounty. I'll circle back in a few months to thank you for lighting the spark. Cheers Mate!

[@SaltWaterSteve1]

Awesome find mate 🙌🏽 awesome video 😍

[@EddyOrtiz-579]

So beautiful underwater down there. It's great here in Florida, but can't compare to variety of cool fish you have. Fast little sugars aren't they😂🎉Happy New Year 🐟🐟🐟

[@australianaquarist]

The wrasse make me feel very much like a imposter in their world!

[@DEIVinci]

Happy new year mate!

[@AdamArcherPigeons]

Great video Adam, I'd love to see an update on the goby tank.

[@australianaquarist]

Yeah definitely due. Unfortunate news though

[@peterveitch3952]

Happy New Year 🎉 nice little Butterfly fish

[@Worldslayer85]

Happy New Year m8!

[@nicholaskemp2246]

Happy New Year to you and yours big fella! I love these collecting vids. The make me appreciate how hard the professional collectors must work each day to get us our fish for the hobby. I'm assuming that cyanide is now banned from being used to collect fish particularly in the Phillipino area's? I do hope so. Those poor fish never last long once in captivity

[@australianaquarist]

Hi Nicholas. I’ve only ever bought Australian hand collected fish. I’ve never kept an imported fish, so don’t really have first hand experience with cyanide affected fish. I believe that it is banned in all countries, however I’m sure that doesn’t stop some collectors.

[@petesfishroom1580]

Happy new year Adam. Another fantastic vid, so many fish species. I’ve got Cardiff bay close to me, defo not on the same level. Do you have to be wary of sharks. Pete 🇬🇧

[@australianaquarist]

Hey Pete, I’m always a bit conscious of the possibility of sharks, especially in estuaries and deep river channels like this one. It was very clear that day, so safe. This river is a bit of a highway for bull sharks to get up to the wide and murky freshwater stretches of the river. That means they’ve got to pass through that exact spot to get out to the ocean. I’ve been recommended to look at wearing a magnetic SharkBand deterrent. Probably a good idea.

[@petesfishroom1580]

@ Thanks for the reply, defo get something to hopefully protect yourself. Quite a few products on the market now. Just looked freedom + surf it has shown to repel whites & bull. Can’t wait till the next vid. Cheers Pete 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@AussieReeferAnton]

OMG IM SUBSCRIBING !!! THIS IS AWESOME !

[@australianaquarist]

Thanks mate. I very much appreciate your support!

[@graphite2786]

Jeez that current was ruthless! Good vis tho😀

[@unpopularreefer]

Great video. I'm actually heading up to Coffs Harbour myself for work in a few weeks and I wanted to do some snorkelling while I'm in the area. Where abouts was this filmed? If you have any other suggestions for good snorkelling spots that would be appreciated too. Cheers mate.

[@australianaquarist]

I’d recommend Minnie Water beach lagoon, Sandy Beach rock platform ( Witches Hat ), Nambucca Heads and Muttonbird Island ( choose the side sheltered from prevailing wind). Have fun!

[@GarryL277]

Mate I'm from Coffs and I am looking to rehome a majestic fox face would you be interested or know anyone ?

[@australianaquarist]

Hey Garry How soon?

[@GarryL277]

@@australianaquarist any time no rush

[@australianaquarist]

If you want to email through the details of the fish- coral munching attributes, size, temperament and price, and I’ll contact a few people. I’m not thinking about the fish for Palau Reef. I do have a 4x3x2 peninsular tank to set up, but it’s completely at day 0 atm and I’ve got stacks to do before.

[@philip91816]

Glad to see the current has brought them all down. Might be time to go for a swim and see what is around my local spot.

[@australianaquarist]

It was beautiful and clean, finally! Ripping current though, I probably should have chosen the smaller of the two highs to lessen the water flow

[@jbide7178]

still my favorite KZbin channel! LOL! :)

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

Why dont you use the GOYOJO Scuba Dive System or something similar to allow you to stay under longer?

[@australianaquarist]

I’m going to start saving up for an air buddy. Similar but made in Sydney

[@Gilbert-c2f]

How do the moon wrass go? Cheers

[@australianaquarist]

In an aquarium? I love them. Get 3 or 4 as small juvi’s and they grow up into 3 girls and a dominant male. Some people report aggression. I’ve never experienced any aggression or predatory behaviour, only spawning. They need big tanks though. They’re fast

[@Gilbert-c2f]

@australianaquarist cheers

[@insanity4224]

American honey is good stuff 😂

[@australianaquarist]

I know! Trouble is I go through half a bottle in one night. Can’t help it!

[@glub9075]

Are there any corals in this estuary??

[@australianaquarist]

No. It’s all the rocky, rubble sloping down to the deeper sandy channel. But the juvi fish have stacks of shelter in the rubble, and the river mouth is really wide with a tonne of water movement in and out. I think the East Australia Current must pass by pretty close to its mouth, because there’s some pretty amazing stuff in their some years

[@carlcummings767]

Nice!

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@fishcollecting9149]

was a good video was entertaining and i had a laugh ..currents are a bitch hey :) .,,but yeah lots of fish to see and its just the start of the season

[@australianaquarist]

It was my fat belly being tumbled upside down , that made you giggle hey Steve?!

[@fishcollecting9149]

@@australianaquarist you know it Adam lol

[@piotrp467]

Have a good start in the new year👍. Best regards, Piotr

[@australianaquarist]

Thanks Piotr! May your January be filled with fishy adventures!

[@linhnguyen-hk9ju]

Why you keep calling a beach a river?

[@australianaquarist]

I’m Not sure of the distinction in your home country, and I guess ever country can be different. A river starts as small freshwater creeks in the hills, which join and become a river. The freshwater flows to the coast as a river, getting bigger as more creeks join it. Eventually it has to join the ocean. This is the river mouth. River mouths and the first kilometres of large rivers, have a lot of tidal movement and water going in from the ocean, and pushed back out again on an outgoing tide. These areas often grow oysters and mangroves. So in Australia a river is called a river until it joins the ocean. Rivers start freshwater and become brackish, tidal and then saltwater. In Australia, the word “beach” is usually used for sand on the edge of the ocean. Like “Bondi Beach” in Sydney. However, people who live inland, sometimes refer to the sandy banks of their local river, as a beach also. Hope this clarifies ?! Cheers

[@Idotisme]

Come to Australia, that's a river. 😂 beautiful country.

[@linhnguyen-hk9ju]

@@australianaquaristcool. I learn something new today. Thank you.

[@nielsfieldherping7340]

Maybe you more weight on your belt

[@australianaquarist]

No problem getting down and staying down, I just couldn’t stay still in the current. More lead won’t help in this scenario. I think I’ll go back on a smaller high tide, so that the tidal flow is less