My Cold A$$ Fishroom Tour

[@Pmackjohnson]

All you’re tanks look phenomenal. Even the one at the bottom with the 3 rocks. Nice

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@jamesbarnard928]

Great job and Fantastic narration as well.your fish look well cared for

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thank you. I like to think i do a decent job considering.

[@aquaticness1]

Native fish and nice tanks love it!!!

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks my ❤️

[@FlowstateAquatics]

The hardscape setup in the metal framed tank is pretty awesome, I'm jealous!

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks, that's a small maple tree root ball. The tree was about 20 feet tall, I cut it down and dug the root ball out of the ground, let it sit in the woods for about a year, then cut it down smaller and pressure washed all the dirt out of it, and set it up in that tank about 4 years ago. The coolest part is that there are a few rocks that the roots captured in it while growing. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@user-hq6ds6ty8g]

I am new to your channel and appreciate your direction. I will be saving this to my email and subscribe. Right now I can't put on the volume, but I like what I see. I am also from Michigan, but live now in Kentucky. From your reviews others appreciate your content as well. Looking forward to future videos.

[@MrBeeznutz]

Cool, I'm glad you like it. Coincidentally, I'm from Kentucky, then moved to Michigan and now live in Indiana. I'm glad to have you aboard.

[@nikkiblack5073]

Super cool. I live in michigan and I understand cold water tanks. Great set up

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks for watching, neighbor. I appreciate the kind words.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Very much enjoyed this…very interesting critters.

[@MrBeeznutz]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, I do as well, thanks for watching.

[@collaborationofcuriosities]

59⁰F would be wonderful right now! Stay cool Ice Cubes!

[@MrBeeznutz]

😁

[@theroughfisherman]

Nice tour, not too many of us native fish keepers out there!

[@MrBeeznutz]

That's for sure. I'm glad we found each other.

[@TheFishingNomad]

Nice tour. Love all these tanks, but that grass pickerel one was my favorite.

[@MrBeeznutz]

Yeah, he's my favorite too. If you like him, I have lots of videos of him on my channel.

[@TheFishingNomad]

@MrBeeznutz I'll check them out. You ever have any problems with him ramming into the glass or anything?

[@MrBeeznutz]

@TheFishingNomad no, he's chill until it's feeding time. I kept a bowfin that would ram into the tank though.

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks for watching yall

[@Hezakiah4]

My saltwater tank is done dirted with plants, algae, and some crabs, mussels, and a couple barnacles I harvested from the Jersey shore. The female Green crab is now carrying eggs. Low maintenance rocks LOL

[@MrBeeznutz]

That's awesome, I've always wanted a marine tank. That sounds like a neat setup you have.

[@mangala666]

Perfect room for those fish. Love seeing it. Total opposite of my fishroom that is 87 degrees and breeding plecos in the heat. :) Also - I was hoping to see a sunfish type and you did not disappoint!

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I love sunfish.

[@LordChumbley]

Awesome video.

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks bud

[@nevergoon4315]

The rainbow darter just standing up at 4:09 lol

[@MrBeeznutz]

They move in such a different way than most other fish, 😆

[@Tygor3533]

Man you have a pretty similar setup and style as myself. Very nice, definitely love the grass pickerel, it’s gotta be my favorite! I have two chain pickerel, two musky, and a northern pike, just to name a few

[@MrBeeznutz]

Damn, you got some big ones. Hopefully, someday, I'll get an 8 or 10 foot tank and a few monsters. Thanks for sharing

[@Tygor3533]

Everything is was raised up from fingerling size but they’re in a 500 gal pool pond, I’m going to have to get a 1000 gal sooner than later

[@yashtapase3821]

The like rotala tank is beautiful ❤

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thank you

[@williamleidy6713]

Your live bait sign made me laugh . I have used many of the fish you keep as bait to feed to bigger fish.

[@MrBeeznutz]

It really fits well in my fishroom with so many bait fish, I've done the same with many of these species. Thanks for laughing with me 😆 and glad you enjoyed it.

[@waltonwilson2149]

Thanks a lot for this video. I never knew crypts could do so well in cold water. Your tanks are so clear using only sponge filters.... amazing. What's the full name of the hygrophila plant you have? Thanks for sharing 👏

[@MrBeeznutz]

Yeah, the crypts do surprisingly well down there. That plant is hygrophilia coryumbosa. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@Shrimplyfish]

Sick man!

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks 😊

[@joeyragan1]

If you are from northern Indiana like me, we should go collecting sometime. I have a few hot spots for grass pickerel and beautiful darters.

[@MrBeeznutz]

Yes, I am from northern Indiana. Sounds good to me, we will have to talk when. It gets closer to spring.

[@joeyragan1]

@MrBeeznutz absolutely!!

[@thienancr7]

Very nice setup sir! Where can I find these plants? I want to add them to my Axolotl tank. Also, the gravel in the Axolotls’ tanks are not safe as they could cause impaction.

[@MrBeeznutz]

I buy all my plants at my local fish club swaps and auctions. I would recommend that route if possible.

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

Dude, your Pickerel is awesome!!!

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks, dude. I think he's frickin awesome

[@giovanni-ed7zq]

@@MrBeeznutz i was looking it up here in ontario, apparently they are endangered so its illegal to keep in an aquarium. surprised you dont have large mouth bass, or small muskie

[@ryannichols3053]

New subscriber! Really nice room. Love the catfish. Ever kept Madtoms? The little pike is awesome.

[@MrBeeznutz]

I've never kept madtoms,but I hear they are quite cool for a little catfish, I love these derpy little bullheads. Thanks for subscribing!

[@petroboomn7491]

I have 1 NA native tank that is unheated. Its sitting at about 61F right now in Dec and the fish are showing their best colors by far at this temp.

[@MrBeeznutz]

That's awesome. What fish? Thanks for sharing

[@petroboomn7491]

@@MrBeeznutz Rainbow darters, Mountain Redbelly Dace, and Bluespotted Sunfish. You've got an amazing collection of natives quite impressive sir!

[@Rarasrevenge]

so epic if i live in michigan ill do this

[@MrBeeznutz]

Michigan has some amazing native fish, very similar to what we have here.

[@qcaquaholic]

Brandon, just call the alternanthera reineckii, scarlet temple. It sounds more exotic and much easier to say!

[@MrBeeznutz]

I'll try and remember thanks, no promises, though 😆

[@charleswieand4445]

6:40 I have the same type of rock with same crossed bands of white , mine might be bigger. SW Michigan

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

That’s a summers day in England 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrBeeznutz]

@@Tarmaccyclocross 😆

[@phili799]

Enjoyable thanks

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks for watching

[@sawyerthestarling]

Does the air pump you have run all those sponges? Edited to also ask, Are there any known breeders/sellers of Xenotoca Doadrioi out there? I have a 60 gallon I'm ready to stock.

[@MrBeeznutz]

Yes, the one pump runs all my tanks, it's an Alita AL-40. As far as the doadrai, they are getting popular within the hobby, most fish stores can order them or places like Dan's fish sells them.

[@sawyerthestarling]

@@MrBeeznutz Thank you, that's incredible. I will certainly be looking into both of these. I love your fish room and the species are beautiful. The information is really helpful.

[@Chesapeakeexotics]

What is the scientific name of the fish at 5:09, Awesome fish room btw

[@MrBeeznutz]

Those are Australoheros sp. Local, their parents were collected by Ken in Uruguay, his company name is southeast exotics, he's in Georgia.

[@Chesapeakeexotics]

@ thanks :)

[@MrBeeznutz]

@Chesapeakeexotics no problem

[@jonleiend1381]

I want to get some Rainbow shiners but have only found a couple places that have sold them. I do not know of any place that have them to ship. I want to get some Scarlet Badis but that is another story.

[@MrBeeznutz]

@@jonleiend1381 are you in the U.S.? Lots of people selling and shipping them here. Dan's fish for just one.

[@jonleiend1381]

@@MrBeeznutz It looks like he has 7 in stock thanks. Yes I am in Ohio

[@MrBeeznutz]

@jonleiend1381 You could also try Jonahsaquarium.com he always is getting new native fish, send him an email, and ask.

[@fredlesson]

Nice fish room, my rainbow shiners aren't that colorful not sure why

[@MrBeeznutz]

Mine are very dull at the moment, I have quite a few other videos of them where they are very vibrant. If you want to see them at their best. Thanks for watching.

[@knyghtryder3599]

@@fredlesson most temperate fish colour up and down with season

[@knyghtryder3599]

What temp is the rest of your house ? Are you running AC ? How do you get it so cold ?

[@MrBeeznutz]

The upstairs living space of our house stays between 65-75 degrees. This is in the basement with no heating or ductwork. It's also 20 degrees outside currently.

[@knyghtryder3599]

@MrBeeznutz so you have heat , but the furnace is not downstairs? That seems uncommon

[@charleswieand4445]

My 50 I bought used in 1976

[@netandjer7024]

(cool) fish room

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks 😊

[@moutaintopfish1597]

Checked my water this morning it was 57 degrees in my fish room

[@MrBeeznutz]

That's a cold a$$ fishroom fish neighbor

[@GregGuppyGuy]

✌️👀👍

[@MrBeeznutz]

😊

[@GregGuppyGuy]

Watching again #LGB#CWA

[@frankcastle9991]

I have white clouds In with my axolotls.

[@MrBeeznutz]

@@frankcastle9991 white clouds are so chill, I'm sure they don't bother your axolotls gills. That was my concern when I thought about putting fish in with them.

[@frankcastle9991]

@ no they don’t bother each other at all .

[@frankcastle9991]

@ I have the gold, platinum and thee regular ones. The are chill. Celestial pear danio, long fin danios. I want rainbow shiners but nobody around me has em . You ever put scuds or anything like that in your tanks?

[@frankcastle9991]

Celestial Pearl danios or galaxy rasboras . Are cool looking.

[@MrBeeznutz]

I do sometimes if I catch a bunch when I go collecting, they get ate fast.

[@kumisanom]

meanwhile.. west java-indonesia is 80-90F 💥

[@MrBeeznutz]

Now that's a warm A$$ fishroom buddy, 😅

[@kumisanom]

@MrBeeznutz d$mn rightttt 🤣🤣

[@bigeizsupportgroup1427]

[@MrBeeznutz]

Thanks Mark

[@ICheat_ILie_ISteal]

Most of the fishss i keep are invisible

[@MrBeeznutz]

I see, or wait, maybe I can't see.

[@shakinbottles]

57 seems very low😂 i keep my hosue int he mid 60s-70s at all times and i have fish i got from the creek in them mfs i woukd be scared to go under 60 with loterally almost any fish

[@MrBeeznutz]

Don't be scared, buddy. These fish I keep live in lakes that freeze over during the winter. They can absolutely handle it. Just got to be the right fish.

[@shakinbottles]

@MrBeeznutz I mean same lol, I have alot of mosquitofish and sunfish and a few bullhead cats, so I know they can take very cold water but it would just concern me ig, idk why. This video does help with my anxiety of it getting to cold for them tho so thank you.

[@knyghtryder3599]

@@shakinbottles we breed a cold water killifish, putting them outside in February in Chicago the first year was nerve wracking, if I never took that step 4 or 5 years ago, we likely wouldn't have hundreds for sale right now