Secrets Shared by an African Cichlid Farmer [Tour]

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‎ Rick at Florida Exotic Fish Sales gave us a tour of their amazing African cichlid fish farm and shared some tricks of the trade - such as using giant fish nets, bare bottom vaults, and a custom-designed diet called Xtreme Aquatic Foods. Try it yourself at geni.us/XtremeFishFood.
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0:00 - Intro to this african cichlid fish farm
0:36 - Ponds for breeding african cichlids
9:43 - Natural pond with dovii cichlids
12:35 - Outdoor african cichlid pornds
17:04 - Feeding african cichlids
18:52 - Looking at african cichlids
29:51 - Massive fish ponds with cichlids
32:11 - Food they feed to their african cichlids

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[@kathleenmurphy2379]

I am now 70 years old almost 71. My brother and I had for fish tanks full of fish and had a neighbor friend our age who also had quite a few fish tanks and another kid in the neighborhood we weren't friends with but also raised fish to sell. My brother and I and his friend John we just had fun with our fish the other neighbor boy sold some fish two friends but I don't remember too much about him. I had fish tank setup in my classroom through the years I don't have any fish at the moment. The reason I started to write this comment was because I wish I was 10 years old again at this time in the world where there's all this knowledge that can be gained from KZbin. My brother and I tried to read every fish book or magazine the Pittsburgh library could bring us to the bookmobile. There weren't any other places to learn about tropical fish. This is amazing and thank you so much for filming this video and posting it on KZbin I appreciate it and enjoyed watching it this evening thank you so much

[@BugsbunnyEh]

God bless you

[@matthewmartinez140]

Dont u kind of wish u can work there for a bit..! Just a few hours to get to know the place

[@wizardsfirstrule3061]

God bless

[@VinylUnboxings]

Thanks for sharing

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

@My Pets I found the internet a long long time ago! I taught school and I taught computer Camp during the summer... I used computer programs to help my kids with math, each student had their own spelling list of words so my spelling was individualized theater computer... we use computer programs for algebra so I wasn't some little old lady knitting sweaters and then discovered the internet teehee

[@klcpca]

I was born & raised in South FL in the 60's & 70's and had a fish farm very close by. They had their tropical fish in ponds and during the rainy season or a storm they would flood and release fish. The canals in the area were full of swordtails, mollies, goldfish, etc.!!! During big storms when the roads flooded, I'd take a net and catch fish out of the streets.... had a beautiful aquarium and didn't pay for a single fish.... caught them all out of the canals or street!!!

[@knyghtryder3599]

Classic s. Florida , I dunno whats more iconic exotic species or flooded roads and canals!!!! I remember wading through waste deep water seeing large aquatic life swimming past in parking lots and avenues....

[@conglomerateofants9166]

Large F for the ecosystem

[@constantine9142]

@@conglomerateofants9166 lol that's what I was thinking but still cool

[@youraverageimperialguard7932]

@@conglomerateofants9166 Yeah, I don't imagine the native fish liked that very much.

[@CamKat9121]

@@youraverageimperialguard7932 we have some pretty tough native fish here in Florida 😏

[@tigersunruss]

I've never watched a 40 min video on just seeing different fish in my life... until now. This was just freaking awesome! I'd love to work there.

[@jeffwilkins2338]

same here bro

[@Razgriz218]

3 years too late but damn what a facility! The amount of fish and the coloring is amazing! Looks pretty low tech but it does the trick. All the little pieces of nature that just popped up between the holding tanks just gives this farm a very nice touch. I loved it!

[@MattsCradleTV]

The owner seems excited to share his knowledge. More blessings to that guy.

[@S2tiaT]

holy moly, that's what you call experience. The guy said that there were 60 in the bucket. I counted, it was 62 - more or less.

[@mikec4308]

you actually counted

[@goggleuser7546]

I counted i think its more than 70

[@EricAmigo]

79. i counted it

[@yahyasaleem8173]

Rightly so, the amount of knowledge that he had was incredible.

[@nicholasjohnson10011]

I counted closer to 80...

[@chrisgrant2969]

A few years ago I unknowingly contacted FEFS and was inquiring about visiting and purchasing fish as a beginner. Rick got me in contact with the owner of the closest fish store they supply to and they both worked out a list for me. On his next shipment of fish to the store I had my own shipment separate with special reduced pricing. Such a great guy, he and his wife and such amazing fish. They are so passionate as well. I have two 75 gallon tanks all Tanganyikan and all from Florida Exotic they are going strong and very very healthy. lots of babies since then too. lots of fun great hobby. Thanks FEFS oh the fish love the food as well.

[@jackadair6225]

The fact that literally every inch of that place is sprawling with fish with some not even in the tubs is both hilarious and fascinating to me. Beautiful fish, and very eye opening!

[@shannonVB]

Gotta have some hobby fish hanging about aswell 👌

[@RealDocJames]

Amazing what you can do with year round hospitable weather

[@SubhanToba]

Muwahahahahahahahaha yes, i laugh so hard when i watch it

[@predatoryfishkeeping]

At 15:10 what fish does he scoop up please help?

[@bluekeet]

Id pay 2 dollas for a walking tour of the place

[@Laura2912.]

Watching from Scotland. Seriously impressed with this guys knowledge, the amazing fish variety and sizes. The grounds. There's just so many boxes ticked here! I have never been so engaged in watching anything! Thank you to the guy who recorded it all beautifully and the amazing shots he got as well as the great questions. Seriously impressed. Subscribed and will be looking for more content like this. Longest review I've ever written but feel like it doesn't even come close to how much praise all this should get!

[@williamsheehan5587]

Awsome video! As a lfs owner of over 22 years it makes me so happy to see people in my industry still loyal to the independent shops and not just undercutting them by selling online. Great people!

[@Strappedbullz]

Could I ask someone if my fish is male or female causing aggression in my tank

[@TruthPrevail777]

Looks like heaven. Watching the fish swim and sound of water makes you happy. Thanks for sharing.

[@SeidIsmayilzade]

Respect to this farmer how big heart he has explains everthing by heart

[@theohiooutdoors2444]

That facility is fascinating!! What a fish paradise! He knows his fish too! He's like, "Hey Hector what's going on with these guys?" and the reply is oh we ran out of such and such. He's very hands on and tuned in to what's goin on. Thanks for sharing this place with us!!!!!!

[@alekkoomanoff7281]

Rick and Pamela have forgotten more about Rift Lake fish than I will ever know. Had no idea she was so involved and with my favourites. Sure not a sterile environment! Thanks.

[@jimsvo4486]

Hey, Something Fishy in Cleveland was mentioned at the end of this video. I go there and it is a great place just south of DT Cleveland. Also purchased a 150G aquarium from the owner Dave.

[@hrmna0386]

It's tremendously inspiring to see real passion in someone doing what they love.

[@warrior4JC]

OMG this is the same guy lol 😅

[@yunielsuarezfalcon7545]

Sir, I'm just a rookie with African cyclids, I have a couple of lemon cyclids that have taken me 3 times and I'm in love with these fish, watching this video has made me want to learn and raise them. Congratulations on having such beautiful fish. By the way I am Cuban from Cuba but I am writing in English so you can understand me perfectly.

[@amariev226]

Great comment and very good English writing skills. Understood you perfectly!

[@matt3x37]

Appreciate the tour! Owner is cool as hell I could chill with him all day

[@monkeyslap]

Fish are such beautiful creatures. There's practically no end their diversity. My dad even has fish that come to you and want you pet them like a dog!

[@samiam3565]

That farm is heaven, who the heck disliked this video?!?!

[@jeannieb4554]

Probably some Dumbo who has no real experience with fish keeping lol

[@brianmarshall1762]

Probably rival cichlid fish farmers 😉

[@invain143]

Aliens probably.

[@joshqwertyyuiop]

Fish haters

[@danielgally6389]

that's what i was wondering

[@kasunrajapaksha2546]

This blew me away, wow, I'm new to Cichlid, these fish are really nice. Thanks a lot for spending time to take us around all around the world into these farms.

[@garrett3117]

I'd love to hear about your progress into the hobby 1 yr later! God bless.

[@ivan.e82]

20:33 “a lot of fish here even speak Italian”

[@MrGates-yk3ij]

Randy did a wonderful job with this video. He asked the right questions and got the perfect shots. Thank you for another awesome video!!!!

[@babypapaya8229]

Gotta love Florida fish farms. What an amazing place and people.

[@FishEZ]

Randy! wow is right. I was mesmerized the whole time. I wish you could pass on my gratitude to Rick and Tamela for the privilege to have a quick run-through of their fish farm. I appreciate it very much. #< Fishez

[@ACabel]

"We really don't want one male or something to become super aggressive and taking a spot and wacking everybody.." LOOOOVEE!!! 😃🤣😂

[@TheScarfaceKillaa]

He is right once you place a little hiding spot, the most dominant one will smoke every fish in the tank scared to lose it to them

[@ACabel]

@@TheScarfaceKillaa I believe it - I just loved his word of choice! 😆 Lol But poor fishes.. Must be brutal.

[@caponetone5685]

I really enjoyed this! "Tamala"I wish we could've seen your "Shell Dweller Cichlids" ... I bet they are to die for. We need a part two?🤗 thanks for taking time outta you're day to share this amazing footage!

[@renemiranda3869]

By far the best farm video I have seen - the fish, the colors, the quality - I wish I owned a store to get some of them. Just WOW.

[@jasonreding6453]

I cannot explain to you how much I enjoyed this video, I am a Rift Lake nerd and wish I could hit the like button 1000x. I like your channel regardless even though it doesn't gear towards what I keep and I like how you are showing so many different facets of the hobby. I have always said this is one of the most spectacular hobbies anyone can get into due to how diverse it is - I really appreciate you taking your time to get good video of Florida Exotic Fish Farm. Keep up the great work and all the best

[@TazawaTanks]

This is amazing! I shared this video link on my channel as well so that all the African Cichlid fans can catch this.

[@dentednj]

I am in the wrong business. I LOVE that place. If it gets too hot jump in the run-off pits and swim w the fish. It all looks so clean and healthy!

[@Realatmx]

Do the business which you love.. Dnt waste your life with job u dnt like..

[@franzvanjulio5523]

I hope they’re all okay and spared from the recent hurricane. Beautiful fish.

[@goldenera765]

This guy is like the El Chopo of fish.

[@wizardsfirstrule3061]

😂😂😂 👍

[@peep_show8037]

El Chapo

[@JasonYuSprints]

Well done Randy, amazing footage of the cichlids farm!!

[@madfishdiva]

I have watched this entire video from beginning to end. My idea of a cichlid is my angels, but these are some of the most beautiful fish I’ve ever seen.

[@RobertKeeney]

More fish farm tour, please. Every time I see one of these I learn something new and useful.

[@Shelzbells]

Loveddddd This, this was SO interesting. The fish were just stunning. Thanks, this was a real treat to see.

[@WildFishTanks]

Wow...unbelievable fish! I need more tang tanks now. Nice work filming Randy, amazing video!!

[@amit14412]

I can watch this lovely fish whole day without even blinking. 🥰😍😍🥰😍🥰😍

[@neilohara6880]

Imagine going there walking around and picking fish to buy, amazing

[@mashtater996]

awesome! a message to those that gave a thumbs down: how about be brave enough and comment under my string here as to why? maybe jealous?

Holding fish out of water and "admiring" its colours.

[@GrinddalCPH]

I would love to work there, calming, lovely weather, and fish 😍

[@spanishjo4282]

I award you the best golden charismatic cichlid king 2021

[@daveco1270]

Those were some beautiful fish. It seems like the pet stores would want to advertise that they get their fish from this particular farm. "They don't want to put my name on the label." That's a mistake, this guy's doing it right. It'd be cool if he sold straight to consumer on-line. Watching this made me want to get an aquarium set up. I've always loved Cichlids.

[@ReddingReef]

What an extraordinary place, thanks for sharing this video.

[@BenOchart]

I've never seen color on a Gar or a BuccoNoto like I saw in this video. Amazing. Love Rick's passion. Enjoyed this video quite a bit. Thank you!

[@65FullMoon83]

I imagine it makes a big difference when you keep them outside in the sunshine & in fresh calcium rich coral rock well water 24/7.

[@litoloco4fish]

I love these farm videos you make!!!! Just love it I could watch all day...I'm a fish geek 😂😂😂

[@savrip]

The best tour yet. This is an amazing farm. Excellent job done AC crew!

[@franciscochavarria4171]

Where is this place

[@niva8043]

I'm a sucker for any blue fish so this was a real treat for me.

[@flawlessstrategy9972]

:) Yeah, I collect watches, and probably love blue dials the best. Lots of people in the watch community, actually, prefer blue dials. I read that it may be because blue is such a soothing color - good for anxiety / stress, etc. Thinking of getting another aquarium. I haven't had one for like 20 years. But I used to have 3 aquariums in my room. I don't remember having many blue fish, but I did have a blue Opaline Gourami.

[@ChristiIsabel]

This was informative and amazing to watch. Love the set up!

[@KGcichlids]

Omg that dovii pond is so crystal clear and epic! I so would love having that In my backyard. Wooooowwweeee!!!

[@ajimega6327]

Is good job friends 🤗.. There is manifols fish..🐠🐟 🤝🙏🔔👍 Thanks for sharing friend 🙏🤝

[@vinayakpavate2793]

Tbh i dont know why there are 783 dislikes, this was such an wholesome experience.

[@shanes.5392]

That’s an awesome farm.! Love the cichlids and the store Something Fishy he mentioned is my local store here in Cleveland. Great to know. 👍🏻 Thanks for the great video

[@lots33ml]

Its my store too dave hale is a great dude ive been buying chiclids off him for many decade's. I love Africans

[@Agakerim-aze]

That is awesome. Thanks for the video. I can imagine how cool is that to be part of that experience. Wish u all the best.

[@sal9842]

So beautiful.. never seen fish that has so much color ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jeannieb4554]

AWESOMENESS Amazing video! Tysvm! A huge Joy to watch!! I😊

[@hiteshmahisare3117]

No words to describe how wonderfull that cichlids farming is. I wish i could visit that place and learn to implement to do the same .

[@DanielGonzalez-gd3dx]

Wow those cichild are super gorgeous amazing colors love it.

[@curiousguy3053]

one of the most wonderful exoctic species of cichlids which only experienced aquarists can experience and can be shown off to an aquarium club...just wonderful ..only a matter of time far-east breeders will be left redundant due to transport prices..

[@NeonPegasus]

Some of those fish looked like pieces of opal! So beautiful! Loved the "roman baths"

[@candioverhuls1003]

GORGEOUS...fish!!! WOW! What an amazing facility, loved it. Thank you!

[@marines823]

Candi Overhuls how do you get a 🌮?

[@bretttully8612]

Awesome video! I like the name drop from Rick of Spencer and Biggs our local Canadian Fish legends!

[@taurelith4867]

i would be losing my mind at every vault if i were taking a tour of this farm, soo many beautiful specimens

[@bloodshotgamer3532]

This was a amazing visit to a wonderful farm. Thanks for a insane video. Great job.

[@andygirone7442]

Great job Randy! I liked the questions you asked and the way you ask them, they aren't premeditated just on the spot.

[@souravgt2583]

this is one of the most beautiful fish farm i have seen

[@greetl0ll1]

You can tell he loves his job

[@yungshrimpeggfooyung]

Amazing, I love the overflow lol. Those Dovii.

[@johnlumb1078]

Love it, I have kept fish for about 45yrs on and off depending on where I was based, etc. Cichlids were my favourite fish I bred Blue Acara's as a 10yr old and swapped them at club meets I am sure the old guys were very generous. This makes me so jealous. I would love to work there, after a career in law enforcement I would gladly swap. What on earth is the water bill?

[@johnbrand1893]

Amazing fish farm, fish colours are exceptional. Great video 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@june-uni]

Wow! Just wow! This was amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mnaem7789]

the water were so clear!

[@karencrockett5818]

ABSOLUTELY amazing

[@wolandrew]

Underwater shots are stunning!!

[@mladenivankovic9139]

AMAZING!...especially underwater shots

[@WickedWayne57]

Nice video I watched the entire 37:28 without skipping. Loved that huge pond in the ground with the steps, that was great.

[@garygranato9164]

i dont even like cichlids but watched the whole video. great vid :)

[@cristobalwilliamsmorales2544]

African fish are the most beautiful, a real spectacle ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brrrchilly109]

Looks at that... look at that 😍 oh look at that 😍

[@jocart85]

Id go broke. Such good Quality!

[@fishroom1016]

The first 30 seconds of the video is crazy .... loving and learning it

[@modelleg]

Growth on the outflows reminds me of a tour I once had sponsored by the Baltimore Aquarium. We visited the Hopkins Marine Station in Monterey and met the scientists who worked there. They had a raw seawater spigot on the outside of their labs. It leaked all the time and the puddle below had little anemones and other recruitment right there on the sidewalk. I remember being fascinated by that.

[@FZCreatives]

Such a beautiful Farm and love its natural beauty how the fishes are swimming on the floor water totally love it.

[@davidrice6670]

Wow the Randy did tthe great job, more Randy videos, he asked all the questions I wanted answered

[@aquariumplantman]

Love these vids Cory and co. 🤘

[@richfulthinking4182]

Wow! Talk about fish envy! Awesome tour with amazing cichlids. Thanks for sharing

[@DGreen-On-Top]

This is amazing!!!! Like paradise!!! I would never get tired of working here. Great video!

[@vampgaia]

Amazing! Stupendous! Holy Flaming Cow! Will they adopt me? I wanna go there and never leave. Thank you for sharing their farm with us!

[@carson8982]

Your thicc

[@gxrluv]

Yo i was showing my wife this video, she said with that mustache he can grow anything.. ;')

[@elijahstine7523]

That was the best fish tour ive ever seen thanks for the content 😁

[@GeneralGP114]

Great video !! Farm was awesome, hands down beautiful fish. Watched this all the home , couldn't put the phone down lol .

[@rachelsmith896]

I love love love the authenticity of this farm. So rustic yet beautiful

[@basschaser9356]

This is the coolest cichlid farm. Anything that has blue I'm attracted to. Would be happy to order some

[@TiaanJonker]

What a find! This was Awesome. Thanks so much!

[@DuyNguyen-bn2mn]

Your video is so relaxing to watch, man. Great work and keep making these because they're awesome.

[@jawjagrrl]

Makes me want to start up an African cichlid tank again!

[@leighsheltonnoseypottercom]

this place is amazing

[@satishgajendrana]

Thanks for showing us this