I made a BIG mistake!

[@thekingofdiy]

Sometimes things don't go according to plan when it comes to stocking your aquarium, even when it should. I mentioned there seemed to be no light at the end of the tunnel... but maybe there is... Wait for it. Buying the redhooks: goo.gl/TZKlsB Moving the arowana: goo.gl/ZmvemB Buying the goldfish: goo.gl/cN7jca Scaping the goldfish aquarium: goo.gl/KbqH8T

[@KGcichlids]

This is the same reason I removed all my mbuna, haps, and peacocks. It came down to that I like my frontosa a lot more. Good call Joey. And rays sound like a great idea!

[@KGcichlids]

Also because they killed one. To clarify

[@symbioticanimalalliance674]

Same here... I had black skirts with my 9 inch pleco in a community tank of neons, rosy's,Xrays,rasboras and two khuli loaches.. Just to have them be nipped up and attacked to the point I had to put them in a tank by themselves.. I got the skirts because I wanted some bigger fish to match prince tricky's size, without a aggressive nature. And in turn they became a battering toy for my Rasboras.. And since removed the Rassies and the Skirts to stop further conflicting interactions. But into tanks of mixed rasbora and mixed breed skirts. giving me two awesome 30 gallons with a variety of personalities. But without the hassle of community conflict. But it still left me with a huge tank in my room that I had plans to make asiatic and communal..I have since gone and adopted two clown loaches, a angel loach and a tiger loach. Of whom pack not only great speed, but some feisty personalities. And So far their getting along great as my pleco's cleanup crew. And are peaceful with the other tank mates who of late I replaced the Rasboras with Green Barbs. And the skirts with Celebes Rainbowfish. Both of whom have some aggression but only in their own schools. So the tank is finally where I want it. And while having a clown loach as a kid was the best thing in the world. I never thought myself able.. The harsh interaction with the skirts lead me back to a fish I wanted as a child. And really reinstalled my love for big loaches. All mine are babies mind you. But with the purpose of them growing up in my care, to be the best they can be inside and out. Go get your rays man, a heater explosion is hard to take. But thats behind you, and since then things have been great. You've learned and moved on.

[@aqrifyln6719]

Good thing YOU made these mistakes so I don't have to.

[@mondragonaquatics]

what about another very large Asian arowana? after all it's the exact same care as the one you have right now.

[@kdmellor]

OK, I'm not a fish guy, yet I watched this entire video clip. Why? Because it was interesting and very well done. After just a few seconds, I got the sense that I might actually learn a few new things if I hung around and watched, so I did. I learned a lot about a topic that eleven minutes earlier, I'd had no interest in whatsoever. Now eleven minutes later, after watching the whole clip, I'm a bit smarter, and a lot more interested. I had no idea fish had different personalities. I thought they were just fish, you know, just following their instincts to swim, eat and reproduce. I figured fish tanks were sort of like paintings you hang on a wall and just enjoy them because they look cool. But watching this clip, it appears as though fish definitely do have different personalities, and I get the sense that fish can be just as fulfilling and rewarding as a pet dog or cat. Their behavior is so much more complex and interesting than I first imagined, and tank ownership seems to be as rewarding and challenging as any other hobby or interest. So thanks!

[@Aleks-hs2fu]

Same

[@Aleks-hs2fu]

It was really put together well

[@OoMASEoO]

kdmellor You can actually pet some fish! My blood red parrot cichlids will come up your hand if you put your hand in the tank. There are videos on KZbin of people massaging their parrot cichlids! Mine love to rearrange their decorations and rocks. I have this rock display that I like to put up like a bridge and they always knock it down to hide behind instead 😂

[@matthewhowell2811]

,88o

[@dhammaboy1203]

Well if you enjoyed Game of Thrones you should defiantly consider getting your own (large) tank of African Cichlids because they do that - but as fish! Yeah their behavior is far more complex than people realise - Australian Marine biologist Callum Brown has recently discovered examples fish using tools to hunt.

[@lilambe]

maybe you had too many red hooks & since they highly outnumbered him they felt obligated to gang up on him since he was such a jerk in the beginning. or may because they were in the tank 1st they were territorial and felt like he disrespected their space ? or mayyybeeee a combination of both ? perhaps half that number of red hooks introduced into his tank (after being isolated & decontaminated) would work

[@joshuaolin573]

I like your new recaps at the beginning. makes me feel like I'm being entertained while learning.

[@thekingofdiy]

+Joshua Olin I like to do it at times to bring more context. Not everyone is a long time viewer. Wish they were, these updates would be a lot easier!

[@joshuaolin573]

+The king of DIY keep at it! I wasn't being sarcastic. it really makes your videos more enjoyable. for me anyways. sorry to hear about the tank mates but I'm looking forward to the possible rays. are you shopping yet?

[@thekingofdiy]

+Joshua Olin I got ya. No worries. I wouldn't say I'm shopping right now, but have a friend that will import for me when we find something I like. Until then, I'll have to build a qt/grow out for them.

[@joshuaolin573]

+The king of DIY ah. good to hear :)

[@Tiamat951]

New build video :D yay :)

[@Rotsuoy]

That is the most beautiful arowana that I have ever seen (the red hooks were very pretty too, especially the freckled ones, but that arowana is just gorgeous). Even before you said that he was 'visibly happier' after the red hooks were gone, I could really see it. I enjoyed seeing him rub against the bubbles. Seeing happy fish make me happy. Thank you for making this video!

[@gregrahmberg2498]

The ending of this video made my eyes swell up with tears. Thank you for sharing your struggles as well as all the great achievements you've made in this hobby. I keep 10 aquariums of my own at home, all managed and DIY/aquascaped by myself. I don't have any friends who "understand" the work that is put into it, and watching your videos as well as other channels gives me that sense of validation I need to not feel so alone in doing what I love. Don''t get me wrong, seeing my fish happy will always be my goal. It's just really encouraging to see what you do and how openly you share your emotional journey with the fish you keep.

[@gustavoarios]

I tell my kids when I make a reference about you, your knowledge and your channel as a treasure. I tell my kids Joey is a treasure to the hobby. You are now a master communicator, perfect pace, awesome editing, never fumbling for words, always really relevant information while broadcast quality entertaining. A very heartfelt congratulations on a job well done!!!!

[@livinsite1]

True

[@thekingofdiy]

Thanks my man. That's means a lot to hear. Tell the kiddos Joey said hello!

[@ellemitchell5363]

I totally thought you said "Asian Marijuana" and I was like "Ummm well that's an odd fish species..."

[@Emmatriaaa]

omg same

[@its_your_girl_kenzie9682]

Weaboo• Senpai

[@masonwidener9261]

3lanore Nordquist same

[@Jayden-uh6zk]

3lanore Nordquist I READ THAT RIGHT WHEN HE SAID IT OMG

[@taylorlarrett7922]

3lanore Nordquist 420 likes 😂😂

[@lordkrishnastolemyheart5485]

Poor little Arowana, I'm glad he got his tank back and is happy. Don't feel too bad because we all make mistakes. Mine was putting a betta fish named Thanatos in a community tank with guppies. Many friends have done this no trouble but Thanatos killed all my fancy guppies overnight. I guess we all get that one fish(or group) that's a butthole.

[@KenSamaGomenasai]

Every time I go to Wallyworld I take one of their betas and throw it in one of their guppy tanks. One time, I went back to wallyworld later that night to witness them cleaning out a tank of gore.

[@lizzjenneskens2723]

Give betta an god name and he wil

[@StaceyNYGR]

Thanatos in Greek means “death” actually, so it’s pretty tragic

[@yanniszaxaro]

thanatos means death.. next time read about it..

[@benjaminsskateboardingandf125]

yannis zaxaroooo

[@MissKorsakoff]

I have absolutely no passion for fish... yet I started watching your videos a few days ago and for some reason I watch at least a couple a day now. I find your videos very interesting and informative and... curious. I started appreciating fish even though I knew nothing about them before I found your channel! Excellent work sir! Keep it up!

[@arora_for_life]

I still miss Buddy.. I keep watching these old videos.

[@kosintroubleinthetank7076]

I did really like the red hooks and it is too bad it didn't work. But damn!!!! Rays!!!! That would be fan-fricken-tastic!

[@uneazyg5441]

OMG THAT ENDING!! I CAN NOT WAIT JOEY IT'LL BE GREAT!!

[@Lobo_Loco1]

Wow the amount of love and attention you give your pets, too bad most people are not like this.

[@abecajka]

Your aquariums are huge. SO BEAUTIFUL.

[@Samihamcat]

YESSS RAYSSSS and I'm so glad this didn't end with "and my arowana died"

[@heavenmasaki]

How about koi fish? They are large enough not to be eaten. They aren't aggressive but they eat everything.

[@Freemananana]

Much too big for this tank.

[@aussiejjdude3066]

They cold water fish! Will not thrive in a heated tank IMO.

[@Freemananana]

Tanked With Aussie Koi can handle a lot of temperature ranges, but this tank is no where near big enough. Koi need at least a 4' deep 'tank' or pond to work their muscles by swimming up and down. It is also recommended to not house them in anything less than 2000g.

[@aussiejjdude3066]

Even so, they still do better in slightly colder temperatures than what the aro would like IMO.

[@heavenmasaki]

I'm surprised that people in North America don't know how popular to keep koi fish in a fish tank in Japan. Although you need a very good filter system and right amount of food.

[@HELLBOY-rs8vh]

I've had an arowana , African lung fish , jaguar cichlid , velvet cichlid , wide mouth catfish , red tail catfish , tyre track eel. they have all passed away over the years . the only fish I have left is an upside down catfish that is now 20 years old , he lives alone in a 450 gallon tank. I've never replaced the ones that died and he's the last survivor ...

[@aa-vb9tj]

What makes a catfish "upside down"????

[@TheKamiBunny]

I have one of those i call rocky. He's about 25 years old now. I can't tell if he's alive as he never swims but if you take him out his fin comes right up and he gulps air. So he's alive that's really the only way i can tell if he's alive. Hes talking about something like a Common Pleco. An algae eater. Some people call them the upside down cat fish as they can sticl and swim to stuff upside down.

[@protecturneck_4240]

a a I have no idea but there a thing

[@shaneii1016]

10:19 "...MY bubbles.."

[@benjaminsskateboardingandf125]

Shane IIllllllll

[@lalaithan]

bubbles bubbles bubbles

[@helema23]

I am glad he's OK! That is one beautiful arowana you have! I have a ten gallon tank with a naturally balanced eco system and an air filter that is filled with bio filter media. I use only plant gravel, plants and seashells (for calcium for my shelled critters and pH leveling the natural way) for decoration and smaller fish and critters to hide in! 😀 I am always happy to see healthy fish in others tanks as well.

[@juansalva279]

That Creepy Family. Sorry but HE DEAD

[@mattrawlins764]

Why didn't you try making a removable divider to use just during feedings?

[@skytaniguchi1198]

Vester Rawlins right lol wtf

[@alexanderthegrape5641]

Vester Rawlins he says it wouldn't be big enough then for the fish

[@mattrawlins764]

Alexander The grape He was referring to putting a permanent divider in. That is what gave me the idea of one that can be removed when the fish are done eating.

[@alexanderthegrape5641]

Vester Rawlins oh sorry

[@aqibos]

They were still attacking him at night and and the bullying was just going to get worse as they become full sized

[@TheDro]

So glad I watched till the end. I fully support this decision :)

[@ChuckHorneTheLizardRoom]

I always enjoy your videos, get them rays!

[@AlligatorCrossing]

Loved the style of this video. The narration and calm voice was so relaxing and nice to watch. Loved it!

[@Thanatoastea]

The arowana was a fish of my childhood. My grandfather and father loved them while my uncle has an arowana now I missed taking care of one. I remember how the fish would bump my father's hand gentle as a sign of affection as my dad feeds it. This video was very nostalgic and I want to take care of one again hopefully I could once I get the right tank

[@will_rcq4264]

Awww there's buddy we miss you little guy

[@pazzaludavlog]

you have one thumbs down for each gallon of your tank 375 ( i am not one of them ) i suggest from now on to build very small tanks 😂you great man. hello from Italy

[@grillzAshton]

Can you build me a tank I will pay you

[@leoas9446]

ciao!

[@seansmith345]

PazzaludaVlog u

[@fishkeeper7811]

PazzaludaVlog jinn

[@thunderdraws8500]

PazzaludaVlog ciao!!!! Come staiiii

[@audreyl5891]

R.I.P. Buddy :(

[@lalaithan]

F

[@AndrewAment]

Your Arowana is such a handsome fish! It's rough when plans don't work out.

[@kaja7036]

Your relationship with fish is admirable! What are your thoughts about people who are mistreating and killing fish for food?

[@bambooexpress]

clicked by mistake. it was a very entertaining mistake tho, great voice, cool fish, nice water 6/5 would mistake again

[@thekingofdiy]

hahahahaha! Thanks!

[@muteaquariumnerd8080]

I can't believe I am smiling as much as I am at the end of this vid.

[@thekingofdiy]

Haha my man!

[@Jaywil07]

Def a good move on the red hook transplant. Arrow is def happier! Good luck on the next move.

[@Srichardson43]

ayyyy jaaay!

[@thekingofdiy]

Thanks Jay!

[@allitchy]

That tank in the wall is amazing!!

[@nletner413]

I just got 7 of them. Been watching for many years and still come back to videos I’ve already watched for advice 🤙🏼

[@rizalmahbizar5178]

Solitary fish doesn't need tank mates.

[@HAWK_Ben_G]

A solitary fish requires no company within its environment. Solitary fish was highly depressed now he's happy being by himself!

[@Kenneth_Fishing]

I remembered when this happened. I truly miss Buddy

[@gpcaraudio]

man I hope nothing important was left in that closest door with that 375 gallon sitting in front of it

[@sharonnahwegahbow276]

He really seems to love the bubbles.. maybe add a bubble curtain for him? set them up so he has to change directions to run through them, like an obstacle coarse? I kinda figured those silver dollars wouldn't work, omnivore?? That means they eat fish right? And they were in a school. So bravery in numbers. Glad you figured it out quick, your arowana looks great.

[@DetteS]

I had a Scleropages Jardinii in a similar sized tank, and what I found great in terms of tank buddies were Clown Pleco. By the time the pair I had had little babies, the Saratoga was chill enough to leave the tiny things alone, and I made a few bucks off of selling them to aquariums and fish specialists when they were big enough. My set up had pebbles, plant life and logs in it from day one when the Saratoga was quite small though, so I don't think introducing something that has already hurt your fish would help

[@matthewmeek4289]

So annoying yet so informative

[@thekingofdiy]

What is annoying?

[@matthewmeek4289]

Buying fish and having to immediately get rid of them, thats why I have a dedicated empty tank for my arowana

[@thekingofdiy]

+Matthew Meek ya. It's a big let down. I and many others were excited about them.

[@themadhookerbro1]

+The king of DIY you made a good choice

[@scottishduck88]

The situation. It should have worked but it's annoying that you (and the arowana) had to go through that.

[@1fishmob]

You should have kept both the red hooks and arowana in a separate tank.

[@1fishmob]

Also, my question, when silver dollars are added as tank mates for arowanna, how many are in a tank at time?

[@michaelshort2388]

he explains in his video that he doesnt have another tank big enough for the red hooks.

[@TheKicxVEVO]

Maybe a Large pleco would work?

[@roadkillfrog5591]

Pleco can scratch the acrylic

[@TheKicxVEVO]

+RoadKillFrog did not know that Thanks!

[@JayXIsSad]

+Taco Pizza Some of them are cool looking.

[@TheKicxVEVO]

Yea Some of them are awesome

[@Vespercold]

says someone who has never seen a royal pleco

[@SeahorseWhisperer]

I absolutely love that you share your mistakes in addition to all success! Awesome video!

[@002andyme]

The title was my mom when she got pregnant with me

[@mistere0079]

😂😂

[@igotboredfkit]

could be worse my friends mom looked at him when he pissed her off one day and said i should have swallowed you why did i have to be lazy that day

[@haleylee9334]

sean mulhall that's horrible but hilarious😂😂😂

[@igotboredfkit]

Haley Lee ikr

[@weirdboii3003]

Andres Amador sameeeeee

[@ronvilla646]

a friend of mine had 2 arowana 1 gar 1 red tail catfish and a Bichir

[@bambam23406]

How big was his bichir

[@ronvilla646]

it had to be almost 2 foot

[@bambam23406]

+Ron Villa nice I have one that's about 10 in with a 20in knife and 15 in tiger Oscar I know they get pretty big was just wondering

[@williamjason6035]

What type of arowana im geussing silver. But silver arowana are diffrent these arowanas like goldens super reds they could die from stress but my friend has a super red with a rtc but it was fine except the rtc kept eating most of the food lol

[@ronvilla646]

william jason yes it was two silver arowanas he told me one jumped out one day when he was at work and the other one ended up dying because it wouldn't eat after the other one died I guess it missed its friend

[@saraforcey1554]

During this video he keeps panning over to a dark tank that's churning with white beads- what is that? Is there a video he posted that explains it? New to this channel ☺️ Thanks!

[@thekingofdiy]

That is my fluidized sump filter. I have a few videos on have to build different types and all about them. Check out my playlist on filters.

[@saraforcey1554]

The king of DIY Wow! Thanks so much ☺️

[@nicoleandmadisonlackey2528]

The king of DIY cool

[@Xtiansldrs]

The king of DIY could you have done a diagonal partition as an immediate temp remedy? Enough for them all to be able to be able to turn around AND swim the length of the tank? (Again-just an emergency thing)

[@drstealth5454]

My Pacu and Arowana got along fine, Pacu would eat broccoli and other veggies, leaving feeders and other food for the Arowana and Clown Knives...that tank thrived for a long time...even had a 3 foot tire track eel...all got along fine...

[@djs2356]

He's really...REALLY into the fish scene!!!!!! Great Enthusiasm!

[@SMattx76]

Should get another arowana and more rays!

[@GN00001Lee]

it ain't cheap out of asia.

[@Serrp]

IF you got around 2000 dollars and are ready to put in Much work for them to maybe work. Go ahead

[@GN00001Lee]

+Blood forest damn $2000.... in singapore i can buy 4 exact same ones for $2000

[@Serrp]

theses much more breeders there so

[@bambam23406]

I can find same kind in my are for $200

[@xclimatexcoldxx]

0:17 seconds in and I feel like the big mistake was how you getting out that door.

[@thekingofdiy]

+xclimatexcoldxx open it. Into the next room...

[@thomasfam6233]

That tank next to the door is giving me major ocd

[@pauline1809]

ok u obv don't know what ocd is lmao

[@genesis3790]

Thomas Fam why

[@TravisSuckow]

Yesss!! finally. I bought my first ray totally because you inspired my about ray keeping. Also my silver arowana is a direct result of watching your videos. Was probably almost as disappointed as you when you lost the leopoldis. Hope to see new rays soon!

[@Inja-ji2ly]

This is the first time I have been in this channel and I love it. You are the fish version of ants Canada

[@shoaibalam6141]

Feed Arowana Marijuana.

[@brandengoad1422]

It would probably die

[@thesurlyscientist998]

Laplace it would die miserable

[@VishalRana-lc2rq]

Branden Goad No they are not gonna die

[@CocoaKiyoCh-flora]

LMAOO 💀

[@originalgamesta8724]

An oscar will be amazing

[@origamibyameer6719]

You should get a pair of Oscar fish!

[@tristanlobo8597]

Al Capone yess he needs them

[@GeneralRasta504gamingTBG]

That's what I though he would get and why would he get that many 2 would've done fine

[@whitetrashandhellbound6905]

Lol ... King of DIY made a mistake?? NEVER!! ... I am looking into my own Arowana and a Tank for Black Wolf fish... Witch reminds me, I would love you to do a Pro's and Cons of Wolf Fish... or any Predator Fish in the Aquarium world... Love Your Videos!!

[@dablocishot77]

Man you are severely passionate. This a a lot work.

[@chickenface521]

You had too many red hook.

[@ashnilsingh]

Imagine buddy is now dead.

[@devawratvidhate9093]

why I am looking at this fish video.....

[@zerosleepy]

Beautiful Arowana. Reminds me of my Red Tail. Best to keep alone.

[@GoverningBodyWhistleBlower]

Could have used a divider during feeding and still enjoyed them together. They looked amazing together!

[@DokeymcNacie]

who have a hobby after watching his videos?

[@joseg.llurdupuram1592]

what is the best food for a silver arowana of a finger size

[@rakamandala2004]

Worms might work from what I've learned

[@764melissa]

how about tinfoil barb? ?

[@araicyovas8757]

I respect how committed you are to your fish👌😂

[@circeshoei]

I was also happy to hear that you might get into rays again. The pic of them at the end was like a flash at the end of a movie trailer. Also, at around 0:24, you showed your other tank now with a bunch of large goldfish. I know you do mostly diy stuff but I'd sure love to see a 30 minute video of them just swimming around. You know, just set up a video camera to record for 30 minutes then upload it. If you put up a vid like that, I'd never get any work done on my laptop anymore :-)

[@grassfish01]

Have you ever tried oscars?

[@orcasforhire9908]

grassfish01 pls no

[@Emmatriaaa]

I have an oscar, they aren't aggressive but only when something attacks them.

[@_VIP.NIC_]

no rocks, no sand, no plants?!

[@RaffleReefer10]

Yep.

[@partydogrick]

my next tanks well be no accessories either..

[@20502chris]

yea decorations can injure some fish

[@clownrock9558]

9:03

[@skytaniguchi1198]

soiledBL00D suprising decorations can be bad

[@isaiahmitchell129]

I AM A BIG MISTAKE!!!!!!

[@_internetexplorer_673]

Isaiah Mitchell same vro

[@annsheridan4379]

Isaiah Mitchell how so

[@luxurylinedubai5441]

Isaiah Mitchell your mom said stop but I was too drunk and horney, am sorry son loll

[@aaronanderson1484]

Change your profile pic friend

[@zaid3mk]

great video u done well its not about the price of the fish but the long term relationship with it, u learned from this problem

[@teenaquarist7158]

Anyone watching in 2017? Joeys come a long way!

[@zonester_exe9142]

I'd cut up the red hooks and feed it to the arawana

[@cousinthrockmorton900]

Why aren't there any plants or rocks? (lmao this was in my recommendations I don't actually watch him)

[@KawaRyuu788]

If you watched the vid he explained why, because neither species is a hiding type plus it would only be an obstacle to his arowana

[@GrimFelArt]

Easier to clean, plus fish don't necessarily *need* décor or substrate, it's usually more for aesthetics. But the main reason is that it's simple to maintain and gives bad bacteria less places to develop.

[@teiyab.7051]

Oml your username yes sorry this is off topic

[@greggregson840]

All fish need shelter, else they get stressed - like what's shown here

[@adamkun3222]

Your name and profile pic are my life

[@adrienperie6119]

Your aquariums look like prison cells.

[@maybelater1464]

Adrien Perié lol only people care about aesthetic

[@madisonpahl913]

Adrien Perié very few fish actually care about 'decoration', like Berta fish, sucker fish, catfish.. bigger fish couldn't care less

[@helema23]

Maybe Later my dragon and tank full of aquatic critters care about what I put in their tank! They do have preferences and feelings too!

[@ratsugakatsuga3264]

no, they dont

[@vertigo4884]

I respect your opinion but if I was a fish and went into those tanks I would be a happy fish

[@jaymescholtes19]

I'd move him back into his original tank. Poor guy! Sounds like these red hooks are bullies. Hope you get this resolved soon!

[@Smmswagfr]

I think a small group of Redfin tinfoil barbs would be a better alternative. They are the same color as the red hooks, can be bought at a big size, cheap, non aggressive, extremely active and fast, and overall, an awesome community fish that loves to eat all kinds of food.

[@chanekawaihae8068]

You should've just left him alone

[@rodriguez77ify]

He's doing what people who know about and love animals do. adding to his collection. You'll figure that out once you have this type of connection with your animals, or future animals. its like the new kids at school. try understanding it that way.

[@carolinemarie2799]

Iker Rolls love animals? he killed the smaller fish.

[@rockersuki]

Cee Marie no he didn't.... he gave them away

[@carolinemarie2799]

Kristen R no. you can clearly see this put them in a pillow case. last I checked it won't hold water.

[@KellyJiMerp]

^^ He was using a tool to grab the fish out of the water. He clearly explains what's going to happen to the fish. He did not kill them.

[@juliusjurado2582]

4 tank mates get some Oscars

[@js-ke8uo]

Oscars are agressive eaters too

[@OrbiT1]

Can u giveaway a arowana? ;)

[@Emmatriaaa]

That's illegal

[@bunnybuns6638]

PainKiller - Alis & More and also that would be like so expensive he doesn't value KZbin that much to spend thousands

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

Maybe try fish that are from the same native waters. Large Tinfoil barbs for one..large barbs or loaches in general. You might even have tried some cover in there...plants,wood. Arowana's like floating plants. You really have a ways to go to "get it". Watch Rachel vids.

[@codyntruong4823]

How do you know so much about fish! You are amazing at this. Now I want some fish!

[@luckyprince3524]

Your Arowana is such a Beautiful Fish Thumbs Up

[@seungfu11]

OMG JOEY you are a super star on youtube! Congrats from cousin Buck!

[@masculism101]

I think what amazes me most about fish keeping is the capacity of men to love, protect and provide for life unconditionally.... Even with family, kids and wives, we tend to naturally seek out and provide provision for the world around us by the masculine nature of our being.... This is a far cry from the world presented to us daily of men being toxic to most all things... So thank you for this.... its been both a great reminder of who I am and why I / we are fish keepers!!!

[@spiderholerecords4981]

Thanks for posting this. I'm fairly new to the world of aquariums An have plenty to learn.. so forgive me if this question is ridiculous/ foolish.. I have a 6 foot tank / paludarium.. still deciding what to put in there.. I have a feather fin Catfish an a large Gibbicep Catfish (my more experienced mate categorises as Scum fish).. I was thinking about putting the Arowana in there with them... oh and on top of that.. I'd have Boyds forest dragons in the trees above it. Sooo, how many bad ideas have I had in there. So far the arowana is the only thing not fully planned..

[@robertgaffney7060]

what a great video and channel very informative! I'm about to get back into the hobby I had 1500 gallons at one point but do not have the money any more to afford purchasing new tanks that size. I would love to see some of your videos on how to build a 375 to 400 gallon aquarium.

[@rustyfox2794]

I was just getting ready to ask if the barbel will grow back - when you answered it in the video. Glad to hear it!

[@DeeDeeHeShe]

It was georgours at sight. However a suggestion I'd throw your way is to leave things as is. maybe purchase back board poster that sticks to the outside of the tank for looks and just accept that he wants his OWN tank. :) Good luck!

[@DeeDeeHeShe]

Excuse the mistakes I made typing this out. lol not intentional lol

[@XarasFox]

Up until very recently, I had a tiger oscar with a high fin spotted pleco, and a small group of basic silver dollars (not red hook or anything special) in a tank together. I never observed ANY kind of aggressive behavior from them. They wouldn't even feed that aggressively until the Oscar, Zuul, had gotten his fill. Perhaps it was a trait of that subspecies of SD, or perhaps the shoal size was large enough that they had no fear?

[@connorbrown8743]

Easy. Black African cichlids. They are tough, feed about on the same level as arrowana, get to a reasonable size but not too big, and aren't really that expensive. They also swim in shoals.

[@omram566]

i love aquariums and love fish and love your channel. I do get sad looking at big fish just going backwards and forwards though. Doesnt seem right somehow.

[@HandsomeBlur]

I had mine in with a red tail cat and a green terror. No trouble with the three of them. Anything that was introduced after that was eaten by the red tail cat. Too bad the rays cant share that tank. That would be a relaxing tank to watch.

[@jimismackers3166]

Great video, but I'm just wondering. Why didn't you try halving the Shoal? so there was less of the red hooks taking all the food and also maybe I'm thinking it might of evened up the temperament of the fish between each other.

[@Charlie_The_Giant_Gourami]

love your redhooks!

[@b0neme]

Here's a question: If clove oil is used to anesthetize fish before an an operation, could a smaller dose be used over some period of time as a way to ... mellow out your two fish species, and then reduce the clove oil in a number of weeks?

[@Firegarden999]

I think your mistake was to add the red hooks first. You should priorize the Aruwana, add him first, aclimatize, make him eat first voraciously and then add one red hook at a time. Also, change the food for bigger chunks of fish or something so the Aruwana would eat as soon it drops to the water and the red hooks would eat the remains. Or I wouldn’t take longer to let the Aruwana suffer so long and had fried the red hooks in the first week😂

[@badkittyvibes7696]

your arowana is such a beautiful fish