Top 10 Fish Everyone Should Try at Least Once!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If you want more information on the fish mentioned here take a look at these species profiles! Galaxy Rasbora: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6PQp2CNob6JfJo Brilliant Green Rasbora: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2m2eqFmmJd7p6M Pea Puffer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqq8goGXZ7Crd80 Peacock Gudgeon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqmcn2BpfdCaerc Severum: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp-4e36DndeSpLc Geophagus altifrons: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2W5lJmAmZeMb7s Geophagus tapajos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4TafGycnJKXgK8 Oscar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n36qloF6aN94is0 Clown Loach: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJaog5yLZdxsf7M Multi Shell Dweller: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqrQgIadfsh3qdU Our new shirts can be found at: www.primetimeaquatics.com/merch Want to become a Prime Timer and see behind the scenes fish room videos? Consider becoming a member: kzbin.info/door/YVN7EN0ALL6CE4U7NpMUTAjoin For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics

[@blank3097]

Also sticks and filet Sushi is pretty great

[@michaelmathes1991]

A few months ago, I bought about a dozen Galaxy Rasboras along with a dozen Chili Rasboras in my ten-gallon tank . Thanks for letting me know about these fish.

[@karrde593]

This should be a specialty fish, but from my days, my school of archers was probably the standout. When you get them at pet stores they're quite timid, but once they grow to about 3 inches you can train them to spit, it never got old to hold up a meal worm above the tank and have them shoot it own before dropping it in. They should be in brackish as they get older, but with some rainbow fish and gudgeons they made my favourite biotope tank by far. The other one would be madagascan rainbows. They can school really well in current, and also love eating small crickets as well as typical food. They're spectacular when older. I had a community tank with madagascan rainbows and congo tetras together, was amazing. Thanks for an enjoyable video!

[@jorock7800]

Hello you two! I just wanted to say “thank you” I’m a recent subscriber, boy do you two have a ton of great info! you guys have motivated me to keep myself in the Fish keeping Hobby. Again thank you so much for your dedication, hard work, and your content!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad you are here!

[@feralon9570]

Hands down the best channel for accurate information.

[@Gilsfishroom]

I waited for years to finally have a tank large enough to keep a group of Severums and Geos. They are well worth the wait.

[@jaclyncritesJesuslovesyou]

That’s my dream one day!!!!! 👏👏👏

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

That is so awesome my friend!! I really hope and pray that someday I can join you with keeping these amazing fish... Not much room in a camper but that doesn't keep me from dreaming!!😁💪👍🙌❤️🐟🌿

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes they are!

[@Gilsfishroom]

@@marypaigeflynn4512 It was a long term goal Mary, and it was great to finally get there. Look after yourself mate. 😘🌹🌻

[@Gilsfishroom]

@@jaclyncritesJesuslovesyou It is an awesome dream to have Jaclyn!

[@nirvanaquatics]

I’m so glad you mentioned Geos! They’re one of my favorite species of all time.

[@JUSTinTx254]

My biggest regret as a Fish keep is, selling my clown loaches MULTIPLE times. They are such slow growers and the larger ones are just not available like they used to be in my area.

[@kaden.slone04_biology]

Why did you sell them?

[@feralon9570]

Hands down my favorite quirky fish for personality is the blood parrots. I can't imagine life without them, they are my fin babies. 🧡🧡🧡

[@texasfish8382]

Gardneri killifish! Everyone should try keeping killifish at least once. There are over 1000 species. Many can live in a community tank. Most live as long as tetras and similar fish. They do jump, so keep a tightly covered tank. Killifish are some of the most colorful freshwater fish.

[@rashidapetersen1210]

Brought home 3 pea puffers this afternoon! So excited!🎉

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Have fun!

[@Whips_World]

The Oscar made it onto the list... that's all that really matters 😆 If they didn't hide so much, I'd suggest the black ghost knife as a must try. They are so cool to watch move. Unfortunately, like many catfish/plecos, they don't free swim during the daylight hours, which is a pain in the shortpants when it comes to showing off your fish.

[@boneheadfish7893]

A few I think are worth mentioning: - Lake Malawi African cichlids(specifically mbuna and peacocks). They have some amazing bright colors, active, and they get excited when you walk in the room or near the tank. -another I feel rivals the Oscar, if not trumps it, is the Flowerhorn. Their personalities are second to none. Feeding is always a spectacle. They are like water puppies.

[@dannyhyde7019]

Nice list. I have a 125gal tank im setting up and the Geophagus is high on my list. The one you have is just beautiful.

[@tjautocross]

So many fish, so little tank space. 😂 Thanks guys!!!

[@cherylbelott]

Agreed! 😊

[@shel.b.1090]

I feel your pain! 😫

[@Mesch-87]

Love the Saltwater video. Such an awesome change of pace

[@kenji.23]

Geophagus are so good they make the list twice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joewwilliams]

Oh good, at least most of these I either have or are already on the list. 😆 Finally a species vid where the bucket list doesn't get longer!

[@grimdarksandwich66]

Dwarf Flag Cichlid. I’ve kept 3 in a planted 20 long for two months now. Each is about 2 3/4 inches and shouldn’t get much larger.. They share the tank with 6 White Cloud Minnows, some Otto’s, and a Clown Pleco. No aggression towards the other fish, just minor quarrels with each other and only at feeding time. They leave the plants alone. Nice pattern, color, and iridescence. They are smart and are complete water puppies when I get near the tank. So far, one of the most peaceful Cichlids I’ve kept over the years.

[@sergeiz.5815]

My tiger barbs are awesome especially the emerald green ones it's almost like they are changing colors when swimming around very active they eat little peranas

[@ashleighstreet2893]

Mine 'you must own fish' has to be rainbowfish tons of variety/species, absolutely beautiful, various sizes, can co-exist with other species, long lived, i didn't get them for years thought hard to keep but i was proved wrong.. now I can't imagine myself not owning them!

[@aidaperez7957]

Awwww they’re so adorable! I’ve bought them before! 💯💕💯

[@jacks4733]

Always a nice way to start the week!

[@duncanfraser9979]

I had a male betta was gutted when he died so I was thinking about getting some females. After seen your video and how amazing your tank looked I added 6 to my 105 biorb. Love it, in the couple years I’ve had it it’s the best it’s ever been. Love the channel

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks for being here!

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

hello Jason and Joanna!! Great idea Joanna... Definitely another banger of a video 🙌 You guys always inspire me to keep learning for when the day comes I can keep more amazing fish!! Luckily the first time around in the hobby I was able to keep some amazing species.. my problem back then was not understanding the actual aquariums themselves... Especially keeping a planted natural type tank!! Thank you guys for teaching me so much along the way.... Someday I will have me another fish room and when I do you have prepared me for success!! Thank you so much for this video and I hope you all are having a blessed wonderful day and a great week!!!🙏🌿🐟🌿❤️🥰

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You have a great week too!

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

I love my pea puffer so much. I highly recommend

[@kathleenbronson9849]

Great Topic Joanna!!! Women are SO smart....🇨🇦

[@newerafrican]

Brilliant Rasbora is a great fish! I've had 6 of them with some White Clouds in a 20 gallon for at least 2 years and they are peaceful and colorful. Great pick!

[@jmommy991]

Absolutely love the list! Some of my favs as well

[@beandrag9019]

I love the thumbnail fish, the purple spot gudgeon has so much personality and beauty all in one.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I agree - I have a group in one of my 50 gallon low boys and they are really cool!

[@carolebraswell982]

I have several of the species you mentioned... my next goal is to get gudgeons. Thanks for all the helpful info!

[@MrHahaveryhappy]

I set up a 15gal planted and thinking Bout doing peacock gudgeon

[@MrLoaded21]

Great list guys! I would only add ember tetras, love those little guys!

[@aidaperez7957]

Beautiful love their colors! ❤

[@BenOchart]

Great list. Love your geos. Thanks!

[@gaylenefranco2471]

I have a clown loach that I've had for 30 years. Yes, they have a unique personality 😊

[@wendihamlett105]

Great topic. Love my severums! I think everyone should try Panda Corys, cute, fun, easy to breed did I say cute? Too much cuteness for such a small fish! Thanks guys!!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They sure are!

[@brianp6180]

Great list. I’ve kept fish for decades and have never had an Oscar. I would love to get one. I do have a 125g South American cichlid tank. Most are the more mello type. Angel fish, Severums, red head geo’s and electric blues acara. Not sure an Oscar would work with the angels. Plus my tank doesn’t look full but a lot of the fish are young and growing. I don’t think my tank is big enough

[@savannahrae9122]

My rotkiel severum is easily one of the best fish I've owned. Severums are amazing, I would love a big group of them in future.

[@Mskittey]

Another great video guys!!!!

[@mikevelvick9442]

I have a pair of peacock gudgeons. They are awesome fish.

[@pelhamsaquatics]

Happy Monday!! Peacock gudgeons on my list ⭐️Great list guys deffinately more must have lists you must make please and thank you🙂👍🏻💯⭐️

[@dannyrozhon6532]

Big fan of the brilliant rasboras, so chill, just mind their business and do their thing.

[@dtw1622]

Great video as always. I have a video idea for you- Reviews/brand comparisons of large tanks (75+ gallons.) I recently started searching for bigger tanks and was surprised at the lack of results I found on google, the options I saw really were limited from either Petco or Petsmart.

[@alekkoomanoff7281]

Check out Custom Aquariums for larger tanks

[@danm8004]

I really like the Emerald Dwarf Rasbora (Danio erythromicron) as a cool alternative to CPD's, I wouldn't keep them together though because they're closely enough related to interbreed and will give you some relatively dull-coloured offspring. They're basically the same fish with tiger stripes instead of polka dots.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are very cool!

[@danm8004]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics they certainly are, I've been wanting to do a Lake Inle biotope for a while but I've struggled to get hold of any other endemic species locally

[@johncameron4194]

Great video. Nice list. Bring on more tanks

[@ashleighstreet2893]

Honestly love oscars my dad did a swap his chinchillas for a very large tank two oscars jaws and horace .(female jaw was permanently broken and horace from Mrs Merton show) They were coolest fish had horace for years then dad went for smaller fish. I've always said if I ever had chance/room I'd get oscars myself !

[@CarolynnMc01]

All these fish are so great! I wish i could have a severum (spelling?) but I don't have a large enough tank or the space to get one. I do have a sixteen gallon with 9 chili rasbora and a small shrimp colony. I change water weekly in that tank, but only about three gallons. The water parameters stay consistent. I wanted to ask if you think 6 or 7 CPD's would be ok in the mix. I have always wanted some of those little guys. Thank you!! .....cuz you're the experts.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Definitely!

[@CarolynnMc01]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics yay! (thank you!)

[@CarolynnMc01]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I got the CPD's... only 4 because that's all he had in the shop......but I intend to get at least four more. They are very outgoing, and i was surprised!

[@cherylbelott]

👍🏻 Happy Monday!

[@aidaperez7957]

I switch with the Angel fish! I love them! ❤

[@UmarKhan-sq6zo]

I recomend longfin danios and longfin rosy barbs! They are awesome! And swim around with high energy all day 😆 Cant forget the Bolivian Ram! They are awesome!

[@rickbooher8224]

Hope you do a couple of other episodes in fish you must have because their is surely a lot more to choose from to limit it just to ten types of fish. Maybe do it in episodes by size nano, midsized, and then larger fish. Maybe and additional episide on unique or speciality fish. As You got Cory's, barbs, tetra, live bearers, bettas, killies, apistogrammas, hillstream loaches, kuhli loaches, angelfish, Discus, electric blue acara, rainbows, firemouths, gouramis and some easier African cichlids like the yellow labs, Neolamprologus Leleupi, Pseudotropheus saulosi, kribensis or blood jewel fish. These are just a few I believe are must haves at some point in one's fish keeping besides all you listed. Maybe besides size episodes maybe from easy to care for to harder, or community to aggressive must haves. This way you can spark interest across the spectrum of must haves at some point in fish keeping.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, there are a lot of them!

[@wawi911]

One day someone will breed a mini clown loach and I’ll be replacing all my cory with them 😂 Such a cool fish.

[@savannahrae9122]

Gudgeons are amazing, I've kept both purple spot Gudgeon, and empire Gudgeons love them to bits. It makes it easy I live in the country they're native to

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Empire are amazing!

[@savannahrae9122]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I have 8 of them so far!

[@MrVanboys]

love both of you very informatif , and nice person 😁 Cheers From Indonesia

[@MattsAquatics]

I can't wait to get pea puffers 😃 P.S. Love the shirts😎

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! :-)

[@amazonhippie7826]

I think people should keep a Black Ghost Knife at least once. I’ve always kept one. I’m on my 4th one. He’s about a foot long now. They’re a great community fish. If you have severums and/or geophagus, BGK would be a great addition.

[@Pionusfamily]

I would love to have a coldwater tank with rainbow shiners. Chili rasboras are another fish I would like to have.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That would be a great tank!

[@karenaubrey5737]

Good Morning. I absolutely love ❤️ my Peapuffer - Peapot!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

What a great name :-)

[@DavidTorres-fb9lh]

Hey guys I was so happy to meet you both at the GCCA swap . Too bad I was too late to purchase fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad you were there!

[@bigben8369]

Can't believe you didn't mention bettas! Lisa is gonna be upset... Anyway, great video! Hopefully more to come.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Haha - I know, but figured everyone keeps them at some points. 😀

[@bigben8369]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics True, of course. But they have interesting behavior. Which makes me think, did you ever do a Top X fish with the most interesting behavior video?

[@kaleshabastion2332]

Husband and I are hoping to buy a house soon and he is a bit burned out with fish, but I'm thinking I could convince him to get a Geo if we have the space, currently can't have to big a tank.

[@aidaperez7957]

Awwww so adorable!! ❤

[@dylanneff]

Fun video! I’ve kept the peacock gudgeons and pea puffer, but the other 8 are all on my list of fish to keep eventually!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Cool!

[@RyanDahn]

Did you keep these fish together in the same tank? Asking for a friend. Lol

[@dylanneff]

@@RyanDahn Haha no, I kept the pea puffer alone.

[@droeksonfishkeeping]

Great video, love your channel. Would like to try some Peacock Gudgeons, saw them for the first time over here in South Africa the other day. Do Pea Puffers really work in a community tank though? Have seen them take bites out of Cories' fins as well as other fish. Is there some magic number or tank size I am missing? Called "Murder Beans" over here. Would love to keep some though, maybe just a single one in a five gallon.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They worked ok for us, but we were very careful about tank mates.

[@MrHahaveryhappy]

I just set up a 15 gal rimless and thinking about doing peacock gudgeon and maybe a tetra species.

[@pooger7778]

I’d say betta fish, but in a proper planted or blackwater tank. They’ve got so much personality and I will always keep them. I also have kept scarlet badis as well, and they’re also so much fun!

[@shel.b.1090]

Electric Blue acaras, if I had space I’d definitely want some of these. Xxx

[@alekkoomanoff7281]

Maybe dwarf cichlids for those with smaller tanks but the Oscar experience is not to be missed. Also Angels.

[@NotAGangsta]

Hey prime time aquatic can I ask you a question What are your opinion on people keeping fish in fish bowls Do you recommend it?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If it’s a large bowl it might work, but we’re talking at least 5 gallons for a betta and upwards of 10 gallons for small fish. I’m assuming they have heaters and filters where necessary.

[@DKLordByron]

I think fancy goldfish is a must have once, or twice in a lifetime. I think they are like oscars, they can recognize one and each have their own personality.

[@DKLordByron]

if you want a challenge, you just have to make a plant goldfish aquarium. then the fancy goldfish will be even more beautiful

[@HookedOnFish_MI]

What kind of fish is with your peacock gudgeon at 5:41? It reminds me of a little bass.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is Illyodon Whitei

[@mannythegardener3132]

Hello from Perth Australia just subscribed I have a question I use rain water in my aquariums both 182 litre tanks 4 foot long aquariums with one hang on one side one internal sponge pump on the other side with spray bar heater set at 24 degrees 1 has 15 Tetras three dwarf gourami plant's in the other 2 super red Pleco and 7 rainbowfish eventually I want to add some shrimp snails as well question is what is the best way of adding some type of minerals to my tanks if you have any ideas on this would be appreciated Kind regards Manny

[@MissChelle]

Great list guys🇦🇺❤️

[@sophiemurray7840]

I currently have peacock gudgeons they’re my favorites!! I had a pea puffer, I’ve been on the search for more but every fish store says they’re having a hard time getting them. Do you know why?

[@kirsten121]

If I saw you and had to guess your hobby, it wouldn't be fish, it would be motorbikes! I think it's the beard, black tshirt and tattoos! Many thanks for your videos, from Scotland. PS my favourite are Plecos and Black Moors.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Love my motorcycles too! 😀

[@kirsten121]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics they say a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle.

[@natalipierson98]

a fish someone must own in mu opinion is the electric blue acara. they are awesone and dont get super big.

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

love your content

[@Keunt]

Yoyo loaches are a great alternative to Clown loaches, a lot of the same silly behaviours but don't get as large.

[@cyruslopez5765]

Hey, do you think I can breed bristlenose in my 40 with leptosoma. I plan on removing the cave with fry in a grow out tank. Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That would work if the fry are removed before they escape the cave and get eaten.

[@jbravo7505]

Jason, today I bought a GREEN TERROR at my LFS, his colors and fins are amazing! He about 6 inches long Can I put in him my African peacock tank ? The PH is about 8.0, it’s a 125 with about 25 peacocks and a pleco ,, Right now I have him a 55 with some schooling fish ,, Can it work in the 125 and can he thrive ? Or is it a bad idea Thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

There is a potential for some fighting if you put him in the peacock tank.

[@LickyMy9]

What is that fish pictured with the peacock gudgeon? Looked like a mini largemouth bass lol

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That was Illyodon whitei

[@DeniseSlack]

I’ve never had any luck with the galaxy rasboro, they do ok for a few weeks then show signs of wasting disease...treated for it,with several different products but they always die

[@mechellevita-kw6pt]

Can you put different razboras or pea puffers with discus

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Almost all rasboras and pea puffers stay too small. One Rasbora that might work is the Redline Rasbora.

[@joycehendry3595]

I hope you read this and can help with a question I cannot (yet) get an answer to IF you put a sponge fliter for a 2ft tank at each end of a of a 4ft tank, will it fliter the tank sufficiently ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They will have no issues with biological filtration. If you have a lot of fish they may struggle with mechanical filtration though.

[@aidaperez7957]

Oh yes they’re also beautiful! ❤

[@michaelharrity9795]

Nice video/ I just bought 6 red blue Columbian tetra larger tetra but very cool

[@larryc835]

Golden wonder killifish.🐠💯

[@reggie2803]

What fish you recommend to keep with electric blue acara?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hey - we did a species profile on them and have a list in that video!

[@rsabalbaro]

What would be a good mix of fish to pair with 2 male guppies, 8 ember tetras, and 3 black mollies in a 29 gallon tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Check out 29 gallon stocking ideas video - many of those fish would work well!

[@rsabalbaro]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics could I add 2 more male guppies and will that be OK?

[@Brandon-sw5ob]

I know it's not super exotic but I had every kind of Oscar I could get my hands on in 120 gallon tank and they were like my fish dogs they would follow me they would bang on the lid when it was time to eat literally hit the lid follow my fingers grandkids love them. Sorry about the lack of punctuation talk to text. One of my favorite one of my favorites the peacock cichlids. I agree to severum species are wicked cool. I'm a big fan of all Aquatics though Philly Turtles koi Nano shrimp ghost shrimp. Where the planted tank with parrots elephant nose some snails couple of blue and red crayfish and two rope fish lived in there too. I also had 2 75 gallon tanks with four different flower horns I loved all my fish but the Oscars in my peacocks and the flowerhorns were my favorites most personalities I had a one flowerhorn she was about the size of a baseball net it looked like she was white but like strawberry speckled she was so beautiful big fan tail. Thanks for the video guys have a wonderful wonderful day

[@TheSalient1]

My tiger Oscar knocks my fluval heater off the suction cups, then push it around then comes to front of tank opening and closing his mouth till I give him his favorite omega one freeze dried shrimp 😂

[@aidaperez7957]

I love them! ❤

[@sergeiz.5815]

Are silver dollar fish good in a 36 gallon with tiger barbs?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I probably wouldn’t put them in a 36. I usually went at least a 75 gallon for them.

[@ToniaMiller-u6h]

Flower horn #1 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cegertv]

Ikan yang bagus...

[@JohnWood-tk1ge]

Been there done most of them!

[@michellep3814]

I love George ❤

[@kengumaru9277]

on 20 gallon, i have Bristlenose pleco and 7 swordstail, can i put pea puffer? and wife wants to put albino shark from out 75 gallon cause he gets bullied by other fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The pea puffer might work ok. The albino shark in the 20 would probably kill everything in the tank.

[@sergeiz.5815]

Happy Monday

[@swastikarya941]

Can i keep Galaxy rasboras with some pea puffers in a 20 gallon tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We’ve done that combo with no issues.

[@aidaperez7957]

I love the puffers! But can’t have them! 🤦‍♀️❤️🤗💯

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Nice!