Into the Australian Rainforest - Collecting Wild Fish for Aquariums

[@KeepingFishSimple]

Everything recorded on the day was legal 😁 We are allowed to collect up to 20 fish, but not for re sale ! Only allowed to re sell offspring of the fish.

[@zarafliermannefdt6530]

Love you!

[@jimjones7821]

are you sure ?

[@Flyingdinosaur69]

@@jimjones7821 He is 100% correct. Catch limit in QLD is just the normal fishing catch limit per species.

[@jimjones7821]

@@Flyingdinosaur69 Good to know. So he is NOT a poacher ;0

[@jamesjamesnet]

So true

[@Idkseemskindafishy]

I really wish Adrian had a KZbin channel. He’s such a likeable guy and seems to have so much useful knowledge to spread.

[@adrianjakobsen6344]

Yeah, you have good point there!

[@Idkseemskindafishy]

@@adrianjakobsen6344 💕

[@fishnchips8132]

They are causing irreparable harm & they are NOT permitted to take from the natural environment & keep as pets! I've left several other comments - worth looking for them

[@BlakesAquatics]

Beautifully shot and edited. Looks like a great adventure

[@australianbiotopes4563]

You will have to get up here and do the same one day 🙂

[@AussieAquatic]

very impressive and a lot of fun :)

[@australianbiotopes4563]

@@AussieAquatic Thank you!

[@AussieAquatic]

@@australianbiotopes4563 I'm thinking you'll have a long list of travel companions soon, wanting to join your adventures :)

[@australianbiotopes4563]

@@AussieAquatic There is always room 🙂

[@nav12G]

As an acquascaper.. this is heaven..😭😭😭 And I wish I have friends who wants hobbies like this..

[@vibol03]

just go by yourself...nothing wrong with enjoying nature by yourself :)

[@mja2239]

Where u from?

[@drivk-vc5kl]

Sameeee

[@danielhancock2773]

I’m in the same boat. Found this channel yesterday, and I’m in Brisbane! 😂

[@nav12G]

@@mja2239 from philippines

[@samscalz]

Jason Sulda is a wealth of knowledge on Australian nature and his photos have inspired a new art series in the works!

[@australianbiotopes4563]

Thank you! I look forward to seeing your new art 🙂

[@sunlounger29]

What a wholesome trip this must have been for all of you! Thanks for this awesome quality content!

[@jamesjamesnet]

So true awesome

[@FaiLoRd66]

he is literally taking living beeings out of their home / natural habitat just so he can sell them for 30dollars and they live their lifes in fukcing shit captivity or die right away NICE ;)

[@Kaityscichlids]

AMAZING video! This was well worth the wait. The editing is absolutely incredible and captured the day perfectly. Such a fun day. And that is so funny James got that catfish on video 😂

[@helloaldrian]

Love yours too Kaity! Feels more personal, I mean vlog

[@Kaityscichlids]

@@helloaldrian thank you ❤️

[@shackleDev]

My man is a whole new level of brave, walking barefoot in australia

[@australianbiotopes4563]

Great video Nick I enjoyed watching that, it was really nicely edited and was a great day, I'm happy you enjoyed the little adventure, it was sad to see how much destruction the floods had on the last two places, QLD. Water were working hard to establish the Val beds ad this would of been really disheartening to them, but the river always comes back eventually, Thanks for the fun day I had with you and all your friends and a big Thanks to Kaity for supplying lunch, looking forward to our next adventure 🙂

[@Thomas.Saunders]

It's great to see young people who understand the wonderful resource that older people can be.

[@tommason870]

You are so lucky to live somewhere so beautiful. Keep up the good content.

[@richardwaldhouse8067]

Awesome video, Australia is very beautiful, it was so cool to see so many rainbows in their natural environment!!!

[@SanderBauwens]

Nice man! Living the dream! Congrats!

[@russelllafazia2403]

One of your best videos really enjoyed seeing the Rainbow fish in their natural habitat.

[@KeepingFishSimple]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@daviddevlogger]

Whoever reading this. I pray that whatever you are going through get better and what ever you struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine. And that everyone has a fantastic day. Amen.

[@MW-us3sv]

Thanks but go away.

[@antonenero]

Thank you 🙏

[@skaliev6032]

Best to you too ❤

[@cristinarobertson1181]

Ok bot

[@rogerchen5117]

Thanks very much for sharing David. Love watching all your great videos!

[@Imononeization]

I didn't even know that Australia had a rainforest, this is pretty cool.

[@fil23ralliart]

went to the spot at 15:00 this weekend and it looked a lot different. A lot less water, thick with plants and it was chockablock full of south american cichlids- Gymnogeophagus balzanii. Did see one purple spotted gudgeon.... Rope swing is still there, but you wouldnt want to try it

[@mullimar000]

As someone who want to have a small fish business and who’s favorite FW fish are Rainbows….your channel has been giving me life lately. Love your content🐟💙

[@fishnchips8132]

constantly taking from the environment will eventually cause extinction - why can't the prevention of that be a priority?? It's all about 'I want' - that's the trouble.

[@michaelhaines3451]

Tremendous video! I'm living vicariously through you guys right now. We're having a blizzard here: 9 degrees below zero, 40 mph winds, a real arctic storm. Nice escape watching your video, thank you. Greetings from Indiana, USA.

[@Flyingdinosaur69]

This is what I do in my spare time. It's my time alone when I feel at peace most, away from everything else. ❤

[@JF-gf1mv]

Mt Nebo/Glorious is the gift that keeps giving. Such a great video and so good to see one of my favourite places up close on camera

[@fishnchips8132]

now that EVERYBODY knows where this is - there won't be a fish, a yabbie, a plant left in that stream or others nearby. Everybody will want what's there & it will be stripped entirely. This is a VERY BAD THING they're doing!

[@hojson1985]

Epic knowing such pristine aquatic environments are a stone's throw from bris. Well filmed thanks guys

[@pdean_photography929]

After all the yrs of fantasizing a move to Australia your vids illustrates the complete reason for the fantasy. The birds too. It's a must watch more than once to absorb it all. Just love it.

[@philliparant9463]

It's nice to see where some of the aquarium fish I see at stores come from. I live in America and go out to observe our native fish but I don't see videos about it from other countries often. Thanks for the awesome footage.

[@bogreen4805]

This was perfection! It looks like you had a blast. Those ecosystems were so beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us your adventure! I would love to see more of these in the future.

[@jamesjamesnet]

Nice video best video this year on fish on KZbin.

[@MECH-MASTER]

I enjoyed seeing the Rainbow fish in their natural habitat. 👍

[@daysoffish]

Awesome pictures. Thanks to you all. Have just subscribed to @australianbiotopes and off to watch Kaity’s video too. Great to see such strong populations in our local waterways.

[@darrylmoore5847]

Nick, that was incredible. I honestly can’t think of another video that I have enjoyed more than this one.

[@KeepingFishSimple]

Thank you Darryl!!!

[@adso5555555]

brilliant stuff.. love the idea of local fish breeders spreading local fish species back into the aquarium hobby.

[@EverythingAnthonySOS]

The best video so far Nick , you have made a huge effort with this one, congratulations, I hope this gets the views it deserves, well done and thanks for sharing

[@seongminsong6408]

What a wholesome trip. Pleas do more! I really enjoyed this video.

[@lachlanisaac]

Hey Nick. It's the first time I have commented in a long while. Just want to say I'm still here and still being inspired. Thanks for your help, my fish are breeding now and healthy as ever thanks to you. Loved the video as always, I did get a little snea peek from Kaity's video but tbh you topped the cake. you have always been so professional but damn the change from your old videos to these new ones are insane. that editing and video shots are crazy good! i also recently visited a creek similar to these and found heeps of val beds, sucks that spot had been tso run down so much, specially for those lungfish

[@KeepingFishSimple]

Thanks so much for sticking around Lachie! So awesome to have you as a follower 🐟

[@MurphyLuck]

6:40 “Aw the smell is so nice, just like the air.” *big ass rip* 😂

[@JTull]

You have done so well, Nick. Congratulations on your success. You should be very proud of yourself.

[@jamesjamesnet]

So true

[@svenjansen2134]

He's an example. Truly adore what he's doing. He's preserving wildlife.

[@jamesjamesnet]

@@svenjansen2134 True

[@snells-window]

Fantastic video; already a big fan of Jasons channel, but really great to see some more behind the scenes, and see your enthusiasm for these natural environments

[@australianbiotopes4563]

Thanks Greg! your channel is part of my inspiration to start documenting my underwater footage 🙂

[@meditationchannelmusicandm9117]

nick i already sew kaity channel and was waiting for soooooooooo long for you to post your version of the vedio i would love to go fish collecting but i live in antigua We love you Nick

[@williammclay1406]

Hi, it,s Mac from England. I really enjoyed the video, 30 years ago when my childrens were just kids we used to go to a river where there would be 20 or so kids in it useing hand nets to catch minnows and sticklebacks but 10 years ago I took my grandson there and there wasnt any fish < they had been mostly killed off by farmers who put pesticides on their crops but when it rained the poison ran off into the river and killed off the eco system. I have 2 ponds in my garden, 1 with goldfish of various kinds and the other is a wild pond with frogs, tadpoles, toads, and newts. we have dragonflies in the summer months plus allsorts of insects in the pond. I look forward to your next video. all the best, Mac.

[@oliverwells2095]

We Australians are so lucky to be able experience such beautiful native fish. This video has lots of nostalgia for me as I used to and still do this for fun . Crimson spotted rainbow fish and pacific blue eyes are always my favourite fish to catch and keep

[@gigi3242]

Thank you Jason, for all the work you do. Thank you Nick, for the amazing video; glad you got out of the store and had some fun. Australia is beautiful. Happy Holidays

[@australianbiotopes4563]

Thank you for your kind words 🙂

[@Atang98]

The collab I didn't know I needed! Jason's channel has entertained me for years and has some amazing footage. Maybe you could do a fishroom tour because I think he owns some biotopes as well!

[@m32m1m]

Imagine preserving rainforest globally. For the benefit of the planet and mankind. Simply being there must be magical.

[@LRBaquatics]

Cool video! Thanks for making it, I love Doublayi Rainbows!

[@juicych0de847]

I’m the bald old guy that watches fish videos while looking after my father in laws grandchildren, love ya work bud👅

[@SDPPPodcast]

Rainbows are some of my fav freshwater fish! So amazing to see them in their natural habitat!

[@purpleworm4725]

This was amazing! I'm from northern Europe and for me it was so interesting to just see Australian nature, especially the part of nature in which I as an aquarium enthusiast am the most interested in. Would definitely like to see more videos like this! :)

[@MissChelle]

I miss this so much, used to do a lot many years ago… thanks for taking me along, loved it!❤️🇦🇺

[@MiraSubieGirl]

I live half and half Russia and Aus :) This looks Mary Valley area, dont want to dox myself but I have 55acres in Mary Valley somewhere. Cant wait to get back there for a stinking hot summer, drinks with my neighbours... And free wood, rocks and pygmy cory is all ive been able to find within walking distance. Im more hinterland so frogs and redclaw etc more common.

[@MiraSubieGirl]

Edit: Oh im going to your spot you better believe it haha Mt Nemo is close enough!

[@2aSprite]

The rainbows and Blue-eyes around Conondale have Great colour.....+ New species of gudgeon has been found there!

[@TheStyov]

Wow. No words. Stunning. Amazing. Beautiful. Magical.

[@prodogtwodogman3857]

I have kept freshwater fish for going on 50 years. I have a 75 gallon today with assorted rainbows. Rainbows are my favorite.

[@adkgaladkgal1799]

Thank you for taking us along on your adventure, thank you. I am glad you got to have some fun!

[@sevastipternitis5814]

I absolutely love your videos, I love seeing how you take care of your fish. You are the one that inspired me to put up my aquarium again. Those Australian forest your went to were absolutely gorgeous. Keep up the good work. Your so lucky your in Australia. I wish I was there too. I love in Florida. We have amazing fish here in our lakes too.

[@rudywatkins1312]

Nick, crazy AWESOME....THANKS

[@hamzabutt2010]

Spectacular shots of ecosystem. Couldn't ask for more. You guys are doing a fabolous job. Love you guys.

[@Alvin-eq5rc]

Thanks for taking us on an adventure. Australia's wildlife and nature are so beautiful!

[@BodgieFromStraya]

Loved this video Nick, seeing you first explore, catch then have fun made it feel like we were on the journey with you. I am super inspired by this video on the fish and systems I want to keep!

[@malcolmmcguire2876]

Hey Nick what a great trip. So jealous, thanks for sharing.

[@aspinwallfamilyhomestead7018]

It's nice to see you being one with nature! Swimming with the fish you have in your tank is an experience on its own. Keep it not only simple but keep it up too

[@mashoodkhan2223]

IT WAS AN SUPER VIDEO I LIKED THE FISHES, THE TREE, THE RIVER ALL THE THING THAT ARE INCLUDED IN NATURE❤️.NICE VIDEO THANKS FOR IT ☺️

[@azaquarium123]

Beautiful. Glad you guys have such an appreciation for your local wildlife.

[@nathanallen4086]

Amazing! More adventures like this would be nice

[@brycetebeck3295]

Walking creeks and rivers for driftwood is great, have scored some stunning pieces from sections through the Finke and Hugh rivers around Alice Springs

[@laurenwilson2145]

All of these locations are beautiful, I would never want to leave.

[@redeyestones3738]

That ute is so epic! What a set up. It's miles ahead of what I used back when I did aquarium fish harvesting back in 2005-2007. all I had was a Ford aerostar, with some big plastic tubs in the back, and an inverter to run air pumps, and stones. But the guy I worked with had the van custom air brushed, with scenes from shallow Hawaiian reefs. So that was pretty cool

[@1Kent]

What a great adventure! Nothing Compares To Nature.

[@Mar--Mar]

Thank you! I really enjoyed this.

[@SS3paranormal]

What a beautiful place to be able to go do this and see where these fish come from and their natural habitat. Thank you for sharing this and taking us on this journey with you. I know I don't comment often but I do watch all your videos nd love them.

[@StuartChignell]

Fabulous work. Carp, redfin and trout have devastated our local species.

[@pondypond62847]

This is beautiful. I will keep buying Bug Buffet to support!

[@Austin-yb7ec]

Here in the states we have parks like this but they all have different rules, like whether or not you can take things from them too but taking drift wood could help prevent brush fires as that is a big issue here.

[@rexwater1]

Great vid! Thank you. Also, when adding reagent test drops make sure the bottle is held pointing straight down for the most accurate test. The size of drops can be affected otherwise.

[@hudsonsled454]

Back in the early 80's I would go with Steve Bains into Dayboro and Samford area and catch and release rainbows, swords, red swords, and then we found tilapia in the creeks, around 1983 ish.

[@jonl7531]

What a group of talented, smart induvials!

[@randykoch1807]

I like the glass fish 🤠🤙

[@KennyERC]

I've got 10 rainbow fish in a 60 gallon, they've actually grown quite large over the past 2 years. Beautiful colors on each of them, and great fish.

[@lluiscastellsballester7063]

Amazing to see where all the fishes we keep come frome! Thanks

[@ryanboscoe9670]

I love those eastern stoney creek frog tadpoles! I will have to go check this creek out! I’m surprised I’ve never been there before as I live near Ferny grove

[@BettaAquatica]

The adventure is great.

[@waynecooke9258]

As always well done! Nice to see the landscape in that part of Australia!! A terrific New Year to you!

[@Landlockedaquarist]

Love the smell of the fresh air two seconds later ole boy blows his cig smoke all over

[@lecker6957]

Ive been watching your videos but i clicked on this just because you have such a cute smile! You seem very sweet and i love your passion and care for animals

[@aquaenthusiast9185]

So beautiful landscape and creek! Thank you for sharing

[@craig501]

thank you for the video, love and light and Merry Christmas

[@m32m1m]

Absolutely captivating…hours would pass like moments. Inspiration to visit one day…

[@waaally5742]

Beautiful. Loving the views and the greenery. First time I’ve ever seen that part of Australia. All we ever usually see are they dry parts in movies or on tv.

[@oliverwells2095]

Also the species of yabby is the red claw crawfish (Quite tasty too)

[@victorescamilla1572]

Great change of pace for us viewers as well. Beautiful land! Inspirational footage. Nice job!

[@jueadeo8843]

This is probably your best video yet! I was so captivated all throughout. Brilliant work!

[@lynnhopping2162]

Hey. Loved learning more about our little part of the world. I live on the Gold Coast and our place backs on to a natural waterway. A year ago I built a couple of back yard ponds and have spotted rainbow and Pacific blue eye breeding in massive amounts. I’m was hoping to release them into the local waterways to build numbers. But I’m fairly inexperienced and am unsure of how big they would need to be and which season would be best. i estimate I have around 100 or more growing fry of both species. The waterways here are overrun with green swordtails. 😢.. If you can help teach me, or would like to make use my ‘breeding ground’ to add to your work, take some fry to build numbers elsewhere, I’d be wrapt to be a part of protecting our rainforests. My son is about your age and is a massive rainforest plant and/ fisheries nature lover. He spots orchids from miles away.

[@australianbiotopes4563]

Lynn Unfortunately you can't release back into the wild from your collection, you need a permit to do so, the reasoning is if you have any pathogens or other nasties in your water it will translocate it into the wild, another reasoning is if those fish aren't from that water body originally it will fowl up the gene pool of the fish that are already there, every water body or system has it's own fish local, it's ok to release them straight away at the creek if you catch to many though, I'd just put up a post showing a photo of them and ask if anyone wants some being careful how you word it as you can't sell animals on Facebook, maybe someone on here would like some for breeding in their ponds, ANGFA would be a good group to try this as there are like minded people that may want some.

[@Paulinosfish]

Can't believe this is your backyard thats so cool

[@laurelbaer1]

This was awesome. Loved all the underwater footage!

[@armzbrah6371]

Australian bushland is so beautiful

[@thanveerayub.k9525]

Why is his vdos calming me down like meditation?😍

[@socalledmonstertamer]

make this into a series, im sure peoples will like it

[@miguela.alvarez7284]

Loved the video. Thanks for sharing..

[@pyleaquatics]

I really love seeing these kinds of videos. Seeing what the habitat looks like is very educationally and enjoyable. Thanks! I would love to see more.

[@markday5797]

Good video Australia is so beautiful. This has to be one of the best videos that you have done so far. Thank you from sharing.

[@johnmarr9783]

Lovely presentation, thoroughly enjoyed the whole video and admired the knowledge and respect shown by all concerned.

[@rgilroy1909]

great watch!! love this video, yes more please!!! - Love the knowledge you dropped about conservation efforts and issues with the habitats.

[@shadygrady81]

Amazing video! Love seeing your little group of fishkeeping buddies go on this adventure and I hope to see many more! Thank you 😊