Adding $7500 worth of fish into a Sloped River Tank!

In this video we join Finn and Marina at Atlas Aquariums to add some (very expensive) fish into their incredible sloped river tank! These aren't just any fish though - they can't be imported into Australia, and we have very limited supply, which has driven up the price of these fish dramatically compared to many other places in the world.
Timestamps:
1:18 - An update on the River Tank
4:57 - The (very expensive) fish we are adding!
7:25 - Adding the fish in!
8:53 - Feeding some fish around the store with Marina
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[@theprime6489]

Its crazy how expensive this hobby has become since covid. I used to have 6 tanks, 320 gallons and now i cant even get into it again. A 120 gallon in the US costs $500 now and i cant imagine how much the rest would cost me. Maybe in another lifetime.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Here in Australia we get a lot of people selling tanks secondhand on Gumtree and you can get some great deals. The brand new tanks are super pricey here though too

[@lacabanadesangre6179]

Here in Spain has got worse. It never was a cheap hobby but now everything is so expensive. Even a normal goldfish now costs like 5-10 € (5-10 $) when they used to cost cents. I talked with a shop owner and she told me that is because much commercial connections with Asia or other European countries have disappeared. It’s sad.

[@onlywei]

What did a 120 gallon in the US cost pre-COVID?

[@eemiharma]

Here in finland prices are about same than pre-covid but 120gal here still cost like 700-1000$ 😅

[@andreashessler838]

Plenty of well priced second hand tanks available (in the UK anyway). They do start to get a bit more expensive when you're going over 6', but they are out there. I would only ever buy a new tank if it was something specific that I really wanted. They depreciate like nothing else.

[@sirlagsalot1387]

I love that they work with fish and are called Marina and Finn xD

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hahaha yes 😂 It's definitely meant to be

[@corrugatedmetal6598]

this looks like such a great store! definitely excited to see more videos with finn and marina

[@Kaityscichlids]

That's awesome to hear! Yes, it's a really great store that they've got 😊

[@KerriForsberg]

The thing that sucks about being young is that I don't have money to buy a giant fish tank and make an awesome Aquascape and by awesome fish. I'm stuck with my plumetail platys at the moment.

[@jordanfulmer5542]

Platys are awesome. Just appreciate :)

[@craigsmart1986]

Nothing wrong with platys they're cool fish

[@courtneyt800]

If you are also in Australia you would know that plumetails are very hard to find here. I also have some, I love mine

[@Kaityscichlids]

I know the feeling! If it's what you have your heart set on you will get there. I got all my tanks super cheap from Gumtree for a long time. The moment I started full time work I saved ALL my money to get my Waterbox tank instead of saving it for a house 😂

[@savis8067]

Guess im going to have to take the 45min drive and $30 of tolls to visit atlas again. Hopefully i dont spend hundreds of dollars more.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Lol I feel you, by the time I drove through the 3rd tunnel I knew the tolls were going to be bad 😂 Definitely worth it though

[@davidhart4789]

Can’t believe how expensive those fish are. I would think there would be tons of people breading them. Loved the video, as always they are really interesting and informative.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊

[@johanw1980]

Over here they cost around 50 euro's. It's insane how expensive they are down under.

[@80s_monsterkid28]

Another great video, Kaity! it's so crazy how big your channel is growing. I remember when I first subscribed, you were at 800. I'm so happy for you!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! Yes it's been crazy the growth 😱 Thank you so much for all of your support for so long 😊

[@AussieAquatic]

Australia's Best Aquarium content?.......Great work Kaity 😁👍

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😄😄

[@DJ-cx4uo]

subtitles are missing subtitles in English 🙏🙏🙏🙏🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@michaelhagan9678]

Wow what a great update video. The river tank has really grown in. I hope they have luck in breeding the Blue phantoms. Can't wait for the next episodes. Thanks again.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊 Yes it's doing really nicely! It's so rewarding seeing it grow in

[@karrde593]

Was the guy stoned? Not judging, he looks very set up for life happiness. Love the fast current in the tank.

[@Kaityscichlids]

No, I think he's just happy he has $7500 of blue phantom plecos and an awesome river tank 😂

[@Evil_Genius_888]

It was cool to see the river tank maturing.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yes it's amazing! It's so satisfying seeing the progress

[@26Tackle.reviews]

crazy price pleco" about £50-£70 in uk id have gone with L046 zebra pleco and would be lot more visable

[@Kaityscichlids]

I love zebra plecos, they're so nice!

[@australianbiotopes4563]

Great video Kaity, the stream tank is looking good and starting to grow in well, Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you Jason! Yes it's growing in really nicely 😊

[@samueldiguardi2630]

Dude's got a PhD in aqua scaping and fish keeping. Beautiful and impressive

[@kingmonkey88]

You've got to be pretty serious into fishkeeping to pay $1000 for a bottom dweller... I think every tank should have at least 1 pleco though. 😄

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hahaha yes, very true!!

[@thekaduu]

What if they are all male or female?? It doesn't matter... It's Australia... It shouldn't be hard to find a mate. :P

[@Kaityscichlids]

😂😂😂

[@A.R.C.77]

🐠 1k sub goal

[@tommybunk2292]

That river tank is looking awesome !!! You're right about the Blue Phantom's being cheaper in other countries, I saw some online here in the USA for $40 - 3" to 4". It's the first time I've every seen them, what a beautiful Pleco !!! 🥰

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you Tommy!! Yes they are absolutely stunning fish. A pity they are so expensive here in Aus 😂

[@unnecessarywisdoms]

That’s crazy! Blue phantoms here in Sweden are about 140$ for a full grown specimen and about 30-60 for babies

[@Neuri]

I just got a 250 litre curved front in the UK for FREE from a gumtree “please collect”. It’s now a slate Tanganyikan beauty’s home ( multis n some Julie’s ) all for the price of the fish, an Amazon led light and a 2 filters smashing the surface. Get looking dude!

[@saputramaulana7731]

Di Rumah 🏥 FBI Saputra Maulana Sakit, Tidur-Tidur, Minum, Obat,🤕🤒🛌🏻💤😴💊🥛🙏🏻

[@jushua652]

As always great content from you. The river tank is simply amazing...

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much! Yes it is amazing 🤩

[@auroraborealis6009]

I just watched some videos from Florida where these young guys were trapping Oscars, chiclids, and every variety of catfish you can think of out of a lot of unlikely places. Once they're out, they thrive in FL.

[@McQuackeen]

Whaatt! The blue phantom plecos in Singapore, are only $50-$80 SGD ($38-&60 USD). Thats really expensive. 0_0

[@TEAMAquascape]

Awesome

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 🙌

[@grossguy9570]

Would be cool to have crabs or other sorts of amphibious creatures that could roam onto the above water sections of the tank.

[@andy313131313136]

Wow that is crazy to me that Plecos are worth thousands of dollars, I am from Florida, and here they are so common that they have become an invasive species.

[@darkrskilla]

Hi, can you help with a curiosity? at minute 4:19 What plant is that around the hood on the corner??

[@jayethestar]

I got 100s of 13in ones in my pond mannn u give me 600 I'll fish them out for u lol some one dumped them nd they bread like crazy

[@IndoorEcosystem]

Fish prices in Australia are absolutely criminal........ Man...

[@rdred8693]

those fish are $30 to 65 dollars US! HOLY smokes

[@naufallin907]

I can't believe plecos is an expensive fish in australia while in indonesia the country right above australia plecos are an invasive species u can even easly find em on small waterway, gutter and water drain system

[@joewebb1092]

1000 dolars for the plecos !!! 30 pounds in England

[@zlamanit]

Are these Blue Phantom Pleco L128? These are £44.95 in my local store. I remember that you've showed Pea Puffers the other day which are $150-200 in Australia and only about $5 in the UK. What makes them so expensive? Are they illegal to import? I know that these plecos are super hard to breed in aquariums, but pea puffers just need food and water to make babies.

[@Kaityscichlids]

That's the ones! They're illegal to import here and there's not a lot of supply here so it drives the price up. The pea puffers have come down in price significantly since they started getting bred here, because I think they're easier to breed like you mentioned. But the plecos will probably stay at a higher price for longer

[@brandonadams7837]

@@Kaityscichlidswhy would a random pleco be illegal to import but legal to house and breed?

[@Kaityscichlids]

@@brandonadams7837 I honestly have no idea, we have the same rules now for a lot of pets in Australia, you can breed/sell them but can't import them

[@hixyhicks]

I got rid of my reef tank because of the running costs in the uk .I miss having a tank .I may start a filter less planted nano shrimp tank.

[@RampartPh]

those plecos are now considered invasive species where i'm at. it's so numerous that it has displaced indigenous aquatic life.

[@Tom-zi9xw]

I shouldn't be grateful for your content Kaity...it has a direct and negative correlation to my bank account. BUT....thanks for bringing us this. 🤣😉

[@Kaityscichlids]

😂😂😂

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

In America we might have cheaper prices on alot of that stuff but Y'all in the rest of the world get better arowanas so its a tradeoff i guess

[@kylethekrocodile3162]

how do you keep the fish in their tanks wouldnt they be upside down

[@SSYOLO]

River tank is nothing, don't know why people hyping..it's just normal tank in long size

[@Kaityscichlids]

Each to their own! I think it's pretty awesome 😊

[@rmbossvr6]

These plecs are £25 each in UK and lots of them

[@raviduherath8187]

Please share the Tank size....❤❤❤❤

[@SAMMYJR00777]

WHAT IS WRONG W THAT WOMAN? at 7.28 throwing the live fist like an apple Smh..... i tell ya some people have 0 common sense

[@Kaityscichlids]

There weren't any fish in the bag. It says that on the screen but I think some people must be missing it

[@Wanfish70]

Nice.. , kaitty

[@steadyfamily6450]

In my village you can see the golden snail in wild

[@trexgamer73]

Kaity I think I'm in love with you.

[@brianp6180]

That’s is a beautiful tank Kaity ! I would love to have something like that. I see why you set up a similar tank at your place. Also, You look very nice dressed up in black!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 😊 Yes this tank certainly gave me a lot of inspiration! I absolutely love it

[@wallyandjilly375]

It needs frogs & a 24/7 live

[@stephenpearce5462]

dream tank

[@jackhaus5238]

You got robbed $7500 no way

[@Aldobug01]

The sewellia lineolata 🤩🤩 I’ve been looking for them for years in Brisbane and I could never find them!

[@JhunDumsTVXj]

Wow

[@PULAG]

1200-1500$ each pleco? Uhh...

[@CartelFund]

Can we see the exploded shrimp

[@sirwilliam7988]

That river tank is absolutely stunning. Thanks for the tour. When should we expect you to start building your own river tank? Lol

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hahaha, I would love to! Maybe when I own my own home it'll be on the cards 😂

[@johanemann8102]

Hi i dont know if you will answer me… but i got a Green phantom pleco , do you know how much its worth and how rare it is?😀

[@Kaityscichlids]

I'm not too sure, sorry!! It'll depend how common they are in your area I think 😊

[@jackwinoreilly4913]

the voice chased me away

[@nhnnguyen5015]

Tuyệt vời

[@chandetleang3885]

🥰

[@dynajay4106]

Good grief! I've never seen plecos cost so much before! Never thought they would be so sought after in Australia, what with the CRAZY biodiversity and all.

[@НиколайИванов-ж8в]

❤I love you baby

[@LaurenStevens-tr9yx]

So cool!

[@jubileema897]

I have 2 guppies with curved spines, one of them has a tail that looks heavy (it’s tail is going downward but it’s not that down) and the other one has a curve on its back and a small S shape curve in its tail (the meat makes its body look straight but the bone inside is curved). Do you know if it’s scoliosis or tuberculosis? It’s male and female, they both got it in adulthood and the male got beaten up before it’s spine got curved (they don’t show any symptoms but the male had scale loss due to getting beaten up but it’s healed then got a curved spine) pls if you know can you tell me how common tuberculosis is and how to tell if it’s scoliosis or tuberculosis

[@GROCK619]

Cheers

[@dailodai9586]

that's crazy!!! 1k for green phantoms. sorry you guys have to spend so much over there.

[@iamvictorperez1482]

Side note Those mics you use are great I have them in my everyday kit

[@Kaityscichlids]

They are the best!!

[@orkungndz]

Dostum bu nasıl bir tasarım bayıldım...🤩🤩🤩

[@Milefox]

the Ribbon Eel is beautiful

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yes I was blown away by how gorgeous it is!! And very cheap compared to a lot of other fish

[@DecayingReality]

That's crazy, L128's are $40 in the states.

[@timmywood9677]

If I owned that river tank I would put Archerfish in it

[@NewJerseyTom]

OmflippingGosh...She just....yeet...the fish to him....dying right..now♡♡♡♡♡

[@Kaityscichlids]

😂😂😂

[@coalcupcake4659]

lol i saw the blue phantom pleco for 30 bucks in my local fish store last time

[@Aedony]

No wonder your plants are doing so hot, with that crew of apple snails

[@haddythegamer]

when u threw the bag I died hahaha

[@Kaityscichlids]

Lol I'm glad you thought it was hilarious as we did

[@Zenithity]

Wow I didn't realize how expensive the Blue Phantoms were in Australia! In Canada (Toronto at least) you can get em for as cheap as $30

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yes they are crazy expensive here!

[@mv3813]

Who the throws a bag of fish🤦‍♂️

[@Kaityscichlids]

No one threw a bag of fish 😂

[@perspectivemedia7142]

Tip for filming. Pick up a polarizer filter for your vlog setup. It’ll help with the glare on surfaces like aquarium glass and water

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you!! I got one for my DJI Pocket but completely forgot to use it. I'll need to look into one for my Sony camera too

[@marcelodias8166]

Boa noite !! sou brasileiro e gostaria de trocar algumas experiencias com aquaristas ai da sua região

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

OMG - A grand a Pleco. Down Under Price Upper!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yep 😬😬

[@BuhayDesigner]

Very nice setup

[@shipwreck8847]

These aussie girls are super cute.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😄

[@thomas.k-Malawi-]

Beautiful interesting aquarium👍👍👍

[@queencityreefs]

Awesome update of this beautiful display 😍 ❤️

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@pauluswisnu]

🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠

[@richardwinkler436]

I had a goldfish, but it died

[@Kaityscichlids]

😭😭😭

[@YesterdayTodayandTomorrow]

Nice setup. Inspiring

[@billmeyer4773]

Wow this price is very high

[@craigsmart1986]

Beautiful aquarium and fish but I'll never understand why people would spend so much on fish when you can get cheap fish just as attractive. It's almost like it's a status symbol of how wealthy you are.

[@Kaityscichlids]

I think for some people maybe, but it's not like that for everyone. I know some people like to collect different types of fish, and having something rare makes it more special to them. Or maybe there's just something about that particular fish they really like

[@АкваМир-х3ч]

Привет из Украины )

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hello from Australia!! 🇦🇺

[@dsanford12]

Really enjoy that river tank!

[@midnull6009]

@10:03 what is that??? It looks fantastic! :D

[@titicarcar]

A ribbon eel!

[@midnull6009]

@@titicarcar Ty! I'm looking into establishing a coral aquarium in a year or two but don't really want fish. This thing is amazing!!

[@mr.robinson7083]

Is it possible to keep some frogs 🐸🐸🐸 as well and how to prevent them from jumping out ?

[@Kaityscichlids]

I don't think you could keep them contained in there unless it was enclosed. They might hang around it but they would probably end up roaming around the shop 😂

[@canhobihanem2629]

Çok güzel video olmuş arkadaşım eline sağlık

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊

[@edenhill422]

Hi Kaity !!!!!!!😁

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hello!! 😄

[@Ayj517]

Mükemmel eko sistem.

[@HoneyDiary]

멋진 영상 보고 갑니다 오늘도 좋은 하루 돼세요

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊 You too!

[@CODMLEERAY]

7:27 was crazy

[@maximusmeridius3253]

💚💚💚 🌹🌹🌹

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Very interesting