Reedfish Care and Information

[@MatthewFTabor]

Is that a marble botia at 0:56? It's beautiful!

[@apss5736]

maybe but it could be a yoyo loach

[@MatthewFTabor]

@@apss5736 Hard to tell, they look so similar.

[@DebTim]

Hi MA.. I have a rope fish too. Rufus. he's very cool and has a wonderful demeanor!!

[@myaquariuminfo]

+DebTim A CANADIAN Girl I know heh, I watched all your videos remember 😊 i was impressed when I saw Rufus!

[@loinbokangri8724]

I bought it like 2 months ago in Beijing, it was priced at 10 usd plus for fully grown ones, but now it's pricier, 10 usd for baby reed.

[@kinglyzard]

Will Reedfish eat a 3" flower shrimp?

[@KefKedes]

Talking about food I hear alot is possible to feed them, but is dry meelworms also a possibillity? Or similair foods

[@thekaizer666]

can i keep these with a snakehead (channa ornatipinnis)?

[@GAMINGMATRIXXX]

Will Reed/Rope Fish eat my Albino Corydoras?

[@bigbazonga1432]

so i have a few khulis and corys. do you think its safe to get a few reedfishes?

[@myaquariuminfo]

+big bazonga Corys: yes Kuhlis: Risky, they're fast! But I've seen the reed fish catch a huge rosy minnow (about an inch and a half long, almost half inch thick) and swallow it. I personally wouldn't.

[@maggievalaistia657]

would a reed fish do fine with a peacock eel in a 55gal? of should I stick with one of the other because I would like to put an amazon puffer in there.

[@AquariumCop]

Do you know how to tell male from female?

[@Timepeace49]

The tail. On the tail they have a extra fun small one are female and big one are male.

[@providedjoker2649]

Just curious…where can u buy or get “live” bloodworms! I can’t find them in my area!

[@therineo7839]

thanks for the information

[@leetheeagle7264]

I've got this thing where mine will just like... Sit, like, looping over some parts of hides like twigs. He doesnt show any other signs of being sick aside from swimming slowly near the surface and looping over twigs. I cant find anything on the web so... is he alright? his tankmates are fine, water looks fine, and idk what might be wrong if anything.

[@TroopGamez]

Could I put a reed fish with a musk turtle? Please answer

[@maggievalaistia657]

also how many gallons is that tank?

[@yaboiravenv.8403]

If they're feed good will they eat something smaller than them; such as a neon tetra (I have 3 of them)

[@myaquariuminfo]

+YaBoiRaven V. I had them with neon tetras too, they never caught them...but ive seen them eat bigger fish so I would put it past them

[@jeffwantstheloot9536]

Hey it’s me again, I for sure want atleast 2 rope fish in the 55 gallon I’m getting. I would really like to know what you think good take mates would be. I really like the more interesting oddball fish. Thanks

[@kassieguzman4514]

What did you house them with?

[@ned1440]

Are they available in australia?

[@lolibreeder5265]

I have small ranchu and golfish will it kill or eat them?

[@smittylamar]

Thanks for tha info fam,I have 2,and they do everything u said.

[@marcelo8891]

I have a bristle nose pleco and a rainbow shark is this okay with them ?

[@robertbock409]

Hi Gus, what salinity range are they safe with. What I found was so various that I'm scared to trust it.

[@myaquariuminfo]

No need to add salt tbh🤷 I treat mine like regular freshwater fish 👍 have you had any issues?

[@robertbock409]

Thanks for your reply. Before I bought these I was researching puffer fish and learned about brackish water and how they are sold as fresh but aren't. The salinity is all over the place on the net for the rope fish. I don't have any problems but I wanted to provide the most comfortable environment for them so they have a long and healthy life. In relation to the puffer it could shorten their lives is what I was thinking. I'm just going to max fresh water aquarium salt for health within the kribs and plants since the ropes can handle it. Thanks again for assuring me of no worries on the low end ppl. Ropes are the coolest fish!

[@Riddlemt]

@@robertbock409 all fish needs some salt in their freshwater...

[@spark5297]

@@Riddlemt that is not necessarily true I’ve kept fish for years without salt most true freshwater fish do not need salt their whole life. But salt is good for fish that are sick and need to fight bacteria and diseases.

[@volutedshark8461]

Do I need sand for the bottom of my tank

[@BMFS]

Hey, there Nice Videos. I just wanted to ask one thing are they venomous? they look much like a snake how to handle them? I want to get 2 of these but my Gf is much scared of Snakes :P

[@myaquariuminfo]

Thanks! and no, theyre actually quite gentle!...theyll eat tiny fish heh. but theyre gentle and probably one of my favorite fish to keep because of their personalities!Sorry for the late reply as i have been on vacation, but i hope this helps! -Gus

[@SenkoLoaf]

They can’t even bite enough to break skin

[@captainobvious9230]

Can they live with betta fish and guppies

[@myaquariuminfo]

No, they will eat them if they can fit in their mouths 😅

[@angeloddrev]

If they were venomous you would need a license to keep them lol

[@jamesmiller4054]

One of aquariums seem to get dirty very quickly and I don't know why any tips on keeping a tank clean and also the best way to clean a tank? I usually put all the animals into a small tank and empty out the water and gravel outside spray it down with a hose and add new gravel, is this okay or is there something I'm not doing

[@myaquariuminfo]

+James Miller What kind of tank and filtration? Also I recommend checking out my HOB versus canister filter video. I always recommend overkill when it comes to filtration. That should be done 1 or twice a year, but for the most part I would get a siphon and do that once a week. Here's the thing; you feed your fish everyday right? Think about it... You put stuff in there every day, but nothing comes out. It gets filtered yeah...but it's still exposed to the water. Days and weeks go by and nothing is coming out. This is why your tank is messy. Bigger bigger filter my friend. And as far as maintenance goes; siphon the gravel once a week and replace the water that comes out with fresh water. This will keep your tank clearer and water parameters in check.

[@jamesmiller4054]

Myaquariuminfo hmm a siphon do you mean like a turkey baster sort of thing where you squeeze and release it to suck up uneaten food and "other things" if so i have never even thought of that. Also i have four hob filters one for each of my three tanks. The last one i have sitting in a empty tank which i will most definitely set up tomorrow and since my birthday is coming up I can ask for some cartridge filters but unfortunately things are starting to get out of hand as there are now bugs and worms in one of my tanks, the brackish tank. It is the only tank that i have had trouble with "visitors" is it because of the salt? and every time i do a big clean i will still see one of two of them hiding away and then one day BANG the whole tank is over run with them. I can't stand the worms! Spiders totally fine clowns not a problem but parasitic worms nooooooooope😖🤢😱

[@myaquariuminfo]

+James Miller No heh, but clever! Google "aquarium siphon" You can buy them at most shops. It's to help pick up poop and debris that accumulates in your tank. Also, how big are your tanks And how big are your filters? I would keep some feeder fish in the last tank to eat up the parasites!

[@jamesmiller4054]

Myaquariuminfo each of my tanks is ten gallons. The filter is the one that came with the tank i can hopefully find the exact type of filter tomorrow. I would do it now only its very late at night but I'm sending you this now because in the tank with the parasites one of my red claw crabs is lying on its back twitching but alive these are rare to find in the pet industry so I doubt you would know much about them but do you have any idea what's happening with her I'm panicking. I've left her alone and i hope to god its just a molt also because of these crabs and the fact that it is brackish water it will be difficult to house fish that will be able to munch all the worms thanks again for responding i hope I'm not bothering you with my constant questions

[@myaquariuminfo]

+James Miller You definitely need to upgrade your filter. I personally use a 50 gallon HOB on my 10 Gallon and it stays Crystal Clear. Not know about them? Heh. I've been to the estuaries where they come from and I might even do a video on them (: And when I got in the water I also saw wild ghost shrimp. I hope it's a Molt as well, however; parasites are known to get into krabs as well. Since the tank is by itself..... why not drain it out? And start over.

[@puresomenessd2146]

My reedfishes seem to really go along well with my crayfish (cherax destructor) to the point where they are able to go underneath the crayfish, around it, above it - anywhere without the crayfish even attacking it or showing signs of aggression. Just yesterday, they were literally underneath the belly of the crayfish, but it didnt seem to mind. Mind you, the crayfish is a little larger than the average palm size and could easily deal some damage. Should I be worried? Or do I just have a really friendly crayfish?

[@thekaizer666]

hey do you mind updating? were they always good with crayfish? i have a pair of crayfish, although they dont seem as scary or as big as cherax destructor's (mine dont have such gigantic pincers).

[@puresomenessd2146]

Hello! It has been about 3 years hahah, and both the cherax destructor and reedfishes are long gone, in favour of silver dollars. Anyway, from what I can recall, the crayfishes I owned were quite docile towards the reedfishes. Now its not certain if this applies to all types of crayfishes, or if this was a unique case, so I still suggest to exercise some caution when pairing both of them together! I did notice something, however. The reedfishes would sometimes get very close to my cherax destructor, even going in between both its pincers. And by very close I mean basically lying next to it. My crayfish didn't seem to mind 90% of the time, and would leave them be. Nonetheless, the other 10% of the time, it tries using its pincers to get them to leave. Strangely however, I've never really noticed it fully clamping down, or directly pinching the reedfishes. Definitely feels more like a friendly, "Go away dude" type of gesture. Which would also explain why these reedfishes keep on coming back to hang out near it. Again, this is just my experience, so take it with a grain of salt! Perhaps you could ask others on the web to see if they had a similar experience :)

[@veruslupus]

given as you say they can be found at the surface hanging out, and being predators, are they ok with surface fish like african butterfly? (im commenting on a few vids gathering ideas before setting up a tank)

[@myaquariuminfo]

Sorry for the late reply, coming back from a break from the vids! Anyways, they typically leave bigger fish alone so I would mix the two only if they are larger in size!. hope this helps!

[@darthhideous9084]

So just in general, I'm considering starting up a freshwater tank. Do I seriously have to clean it once a week?

[@myaquariuminfo]

+Antonio D. Every two weeks should be fine. Just be sure to get DOUBLE filtration or more. If you get a 20 gallon, get a filter for a 40 or 60. I personally use a 50 gallon HOB filter on my 10 gallon.

[@myaquariuminfo]

+lolchannel Very good advice👌

[@goldbar1426]

Can reedfish live with peppered cory catfish?

[@myaquariuminfo]

Yes, I've kept the 2 together and they leave each other alone

[@goldbar1426]

@@myaquariuminfo Thank you

[@lisa1141]

I just got my first tank a 10 gallon these fish looked really small in the store and super ba so i really wanted to get one but after watching videos they all say they get to different sizes ive heard 3 feet max or 1 and a half feet so i should probably pass on one of these? :(

[@myaquariuminfo]

10 gallon would be too small unfortunately): get a 20! And no lol... That's wrong they get a foot long Max 👍

[@WHOtheHELLcares0]

Good evening !I was wondering of my reed fish they are acting a bit strange they do move around a bit mostly stays in the bottom and they do eat.... in the beginning they used to move around like crazy was this because of stress ? And now they are calmer !? Also, if I would try to even touch them a bit they would go nuts and now they don’t care if I touch them they just lay in my hand are they ok ? I’ve read and read and nothing answers ... please help...:(

[@WalkerDoes]

Jocelyn Villegas Rope fish are very friendly, they should sometimes be calm if you touch them, i mean people even hand feed them. Yours sound fine, they can be lazy or active, some days they just seem to wanna chill more then other days, it's natural. They've adapted to their environment, it's good.

[@aquabrothers768]

thank u so much for doing a new updated version of your reedfish because I was just thinking of buying two and can u show what the top of your aquarium looks like so I can tell what you mean by completely sealed

[@myaquariuminfo]

+eswag3rgaming I'm really glad it can come in handy (: I was thinking about making a video on what I use to seal my tanks....but didn't think anyone would Care for it lol. I'll upload one just for you tomorrow

[@dennistimmermans8265]

Thanks for the info 👍👍🐟🐠

[@exionem]

Can they live with tetras?

[@Living.Fossils]

No

[@kaylaheisser5938]

I used to have a Ropefish in a 20 long but he sadly died. I was worried the tank was too small for the poor thing but do you think that if I keep a Ropefish alone in the tank or with s few other fish he would be ok?❤️💜❤️

[@qnibly]

They starve easily. Most people are not prepared to house a wild creature, and convert it to a conventional pet diet. They are okay with other peaceful fish that cant fit in their mouths. :)

[@eimgaey.3940]

Can reedfish live with a goldfish?

[@myaquariuminfo]

No, they require different water parameters 😣

[@HeTookThem]

@@myaquariuminfo why my reedfish and my goldfish live for almost 2 months without dying or attacking each other?

[@JosephBishop-g3t]

Good video; I did like it. However must point out that rope fish are not necessarily reliable snail eaters. I’ve kept multiple of them (used to have 5, currently have 3) for over a decade now in planted tanks (always have some snails) and have never known them to eat snails. Small fish and shrimp, absolutely. But not snails.

[@andersverschuren2372]

get a 1,30m tank for these at least. Mine are at a size of 30cm and still growing. They like to swim around so a big tank is a recommendation. Also u can 'tame' them. Mine likes to go up and eat of my hand

[@andersverschuren2372]

tetra's and anything smaller then 4centimeter will/may end up as food

[@keladickson267]

What a bout 40 gallon breeder

[@Riddlemt]

They cost about 10$ for an adult here - SWE

[@andersverschuren2372]

I would say 80 gallon at least

[@andersverschuren2372]

25? they are around 30cm in length. And they are quite active

[@andersverschuren2372]

thats just sad. u know that bones still grow even if the tank is to small?

[@lucasorow5844]

can i feed them mealworms?