The BEST Orange Fish For Your Aquarium! Something for Everyone!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Want more information on some of the fish featured in this video? Check out these species profiles! Ember Tetra: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX-Ylal5i95nqtU Midas Cichlid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b165eYd8f86hatk Clown Loach: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJaog5yLZdxsf7M Eureka Red Cichlid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5fUYo2QoN-WhdE Red Zebra Cichlid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKrWn2tnqt-artk Bristlenose Pleco: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIPXkKeghLCMbpY Guppies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mavVqqOtn7-lh6c Neocaridina Shrimp: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ-yenRvjrOSoKM Gouramis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anbJqpytpJKfmZY Goldfish: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZq0g5VujZicl9k Our new shirts can be found at: www.primetimeaquatics.com/merch For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics For more cool behind the scenes stuff consider becoming a member! kzbin.info/door/YVN7EN0ALL6CE4U7NpMUTAjoin If you want to see all the cool stuff Joanna does with other types of scapes check out her channel! kzbin.info/door/PEZk1MpOTGiBVh6BtWjlRg

[@tinasweeney4392]

I just wanted to tell you guys I absolutely love it when you do these kinds of videos. Do you even realize how much time you save us newbies that want to get into the hobby and do it correctly? Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Here's my 20 gallon tank I just started: 4 Cory's, 1 otocinclus, 2 neon tetras (sadly 2 passed), 2 cherry barbs, 2 halfbeaks, 2 hatchets, 1 dwarf gourami, 1 peacock gudgeon, and 1 ram cichlid...all are well and happy

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Appreciate you being here! :-)

[@valiaudet3415]

How is your tank, tanks, 1 year on. Have you seen videos of the fish you started with and those wanting to be in groups. Like I've seen here is that we oughtn't get Noah's arc, 2 by 2 but buy according to fish happiness 😊 🙂

[@feralon9570]

Blood parrots 🧡 are my favorite orange fish! I know they are hated by many but they got my heart!

[@carlosmanuelgonzalez5238]

Parrot fish are life!!!! I love my 6 fully grown red parrots. They’re the life of the party 😎

[@carlobricco8907]

Serpae Tetras are an amazing orange colored fish...I love them..as well as flame red dwarf gourami.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I think an orange color fish just adds a beautiful pop of color into any tank especially in a planted tank🧡 Thanks for the video!! I hope you are having a great day💪🙏🌿🐟🌿🧡

[@alvaroespitia3739]

Awesome you focus just on orange fish, I haven't tried many of them but here I got a list. Thanks for the video!!

[@lochie1981]

We have a few different African Cichlids that are Orange in colour. I love the pop of colour you can get in different shades of orange. Orange and Yellow fish in a tank of blues and reds really does bring out the extra bit of eye attraction when you see them.

[@twunderaquatics1770]

I loved the pumpkin shrimp tank. Ember tetras are one of my favorites. I also like the golden white clouds which look orange to me. 👍

[@CarolynnMc01]

Happy Monday! I enjoy your videos! Every time! Have a great day.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@arthurheine5631]

I finished a 10 gallon with a school of ember tetras and a sunset honey gourami, and their colors look amazing together!

[@katerinamafiosa]

Great and informative video as always - such a pleasure to have met you guys yesterday afternoon at the swap.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It was great meeting you!

[@snowballstrikethebudgies9698]

Wow that was fast. I love it!goldfish and red zebras are the orange fish i have. Thankz!

[@wendihamlett105]

Thanks guys! I love my pond goldfish! I always look forward to seeing them zip around!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's cool!

[@robfigueroa5457]

What a great video! Can’t wait to see what other colors get featured!

[@masteraquaticsjustcallmeed5115]

Terrific choice for a series!!! I'm impressed by the HUGE selection you guys chose!!! Loved the facts behind the selection, tank size and multiple types of fish! Can not wait for the series to include a cacophony of colors!!! Great video!!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you !

[@cosmoplakat9549]

Harlequin rasboras are another great orange choice especially if you're looking for a schooling fish for a 20L or larger. They are bigger than nano fish but not so big that they bully their tankmates. They do love to swim and school together. They're my favorite orange fish!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ours have turned more red, but I like it!

[@cosmoplakat9549]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I wonder if it's a difference in water. Do you have higher pH, and/or hard water? My tank was at about 6.6 and soft (had to add a bit of aragonite to keep KH and GH at 4-5 and pH from getting too low, plus reg water changes), and they were very orange and silver, and the males would sometimes get a reddish tinge on their fins. 🧡🤍🖤

[@OinkmasterSupremeForever]

Part of My rescue group consists of 7 Blood parrots.. they are the best .I am blessed 💕💕How these fish came from deplorable conditions to feeding out my hand in a short time has turned out to be one of the most wonderful experiences of my life.They are the closest thing I have ever had to a reef tank But with a Personal one.The largest one locks eyes with me from across the room and I am done.Have to go play with the fishes. 😂 ( wish I could swim with the fishes🤭😘😉). 🧠💭😘

[@paulmccarthy7467]

Superb Selection of fish I loved the midas cichlid great content as usual

[@markhunter2244]

Happy Monday. Loving is series already, some very cool fish. Looking forward to the next one 🤓

[@finnwiggles28]

Our Patio pond is the summer grow-out home of the baby Gold Fantails & Moors. They share it w/Sunset Variatus & WCMMs. SO Much Flashy Orange! They're all so cute together & handle the temperature fluctuations well. In the Fall, the 'grownies' are sold to the LFS, & the new fry come inside for BBS feasting!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's a cool mix!

[@naegwut]

Y'all make me smile on Mondays

[@Redd-zr3yc]

Your bettas are amazing!

[@darrylmoore5847]

Very fun video.

[@guppygrassgaloreguy4146]

Orange is my favorite color. Love 24 karat gold lyretail mollies! Mine are breeding.

[@benanderton3116]

Glow light tetras are the cutest community fish with that silver translucent body and bright orange stripe down the lateral line and the same bright orange eyebrows and a nano size as well in my book you can't beat them.

[@johnwood738]

Yes first and first! First doctors appointment tomorrow since the accident,hopefully I’ll feel good enough to stop at LFS on way home called and asked if they would bring something’s out to truck for me,got a big yes got to love them! Same store the sponsored bus to last Aquatic Experience.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Good luck John! ☺️

[@carolebraswell982]

Great video! I never realized there were so many orange fish!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Thanks, Carole! ☺️

[@paulhunt2888]

Happy Monday. Thank you for another great content vlog. I always look forward to Prime Time and Small Scape. My orange favourites are Aphyosemion Australe.

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

What fun!! I enjoyed learning about the other species of orange fish. I knew about Goldfish and Ember tetras, but that was about it. Happy Monday 😊.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Glad to hear it! Happy Monday! ☺️🧡

[@jbweldon13]

Cardinal tetras in a planted tank, awesome

[@jessebelle6596]

Happy Monday! Enjoyed the video, thanks! :)

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

☺️☺️☺️

[@andreashessler838]

Paradise fish are another great choice from the gourami family. They are stunning fish. Bright orange with blue stripes. Can be quite agressive though.

[@red_hobbit3323]

Happy Tuesday, I'd include your von rio tetras and some of the apistogrammas like the orange flash and triple red cockatoos.

[@robertsowinski164]

Great video, thank you

[@cherylbelott]

Happy Monday! My favorites on your list were the honey gourami, ember tetra, pumpkin shrimp, guppies and the fancy tail goldfish.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Great 🧡 pics!! ☺️☺️☺️

[@lisamyers8991]

I just got ember tetras for my new community tank and they’re adorable!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Yay! Aren’t they so cute!! ☺️

[@lisamyers8991]

@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 they sure are! I have one that’s a little bit of a chonk and keeps going behind things to hide and wonder if she has eggs to lay. I have lots of plants and caves for her to choose.

[@simplysierra9035]

I love your videos and you inspired me to get a betta. I now want another betta 😅 have a great day and ty!

[@pelhamsaquatics]

Excellant! 3 of the fish I keep in my fishroom currently-super red bn plecos- red zebra mbunas- and the red devil. Happy Monday🙂👍🏻

[@sergeiz.5815]

Happy Monday. I purchased yesterday a 3 gallon fish tank starter kit. I wanted to save a Betta 🙂 will pick up Betta Friday I want purple Male Betta🙂

[@pjp9383]

Not sure if you've kept bettas / fish before, so hope you won't be offended by the suggestion that if you haven't already set up the tank, you might want to consider upgrading to a 5 or even 10 gallon. You'll find it much easier to keep the water conditions good in a larger tank, so ironically, maintenance is actually easier in a larger tank. 3 gallon isn't horrible, but you'll need to make sure you really understand the "nitrogen cycle" (there are some great videos about this on YT) and how to maintain the tank to keep your betta in good health and alive for their whole potential lifespan. If you already know all this, and are already well prepared for how to take care of a tank this size, hopefully this reply will help someone else. Best of luck with your new tank! 💜💜💜

[@sergeiz.5815]

@@pjp9383 thanks for the info. Never had Betta s before. I have empty 10 was going to put community fish in it. I think you can have a male betta with like Molly's or tetra's? My 20g doing awesome

[@pjp9383]

@@sergeiz.5815 Some bettas do fine in a community tank, and others don't. Both mollies and tetras (only certain types tho!) show up on lists of possible tank mates for bettas. There are two ways this can go wrong though ... your betta could be super aggressive and it could be a bloodbath (or at least a lot of chasing). Or, your betta could be more docile and either the mollies or tetras could stress the betta out. Both species can be very active, and male mollies can jockey for dominance, and tetras can also be fin nippers, especially if you don't have a large enough school of them. To be honest, I probably wouldn't try either in a 10 gallon with a betta, personally. I'm a bit of a wimp and would beat myself up if anything went wrong and fish died as a result. In a 20 gallon I might try it, but instead I just keep my bettas in well divided 10 gallon tanks, so they each have 5 gallon. But, the nice thing is that if you want to give it a go, you have the 3 gallon tank at hand, so you do have a back-up plan if things look dicey with your betta and his or her tank mates! I would suggest that you do some more detailed research - YT videos and fish forums and care guides - for "betta and black neon tetras" or "betta and ember tetras" etc, and see how to set up best for success. Like, not choosing mollies the same colour as your betta, or how to set up the tank with hiding spots, etc. Good luck! It's so exciting to plan out a new tank!

[@sergeiz.5815]

@@pjp9383 awesome info thanks 👍😊

[@pjp9383]

@@sergeiz.5815 You are welcome! It can be hard to figure out the best choices in this hobby ... always happy to share the little bits that I know.

[@benvarley2927]

love midas

[@Zachary360Games]

My female red devil “apricot” has some crazy orange you always spot when you walk in. So far she’s living with a common pleco, bristlenose, convict and some giant danios. A lot of attitude but you can’t beat the personality

[@Kodygreen10k]

Ember tetras and Golden White clouds!

[@markvonwisco7369]

Just ordered some ember tetras. Should have them later this week.

[@aquaticsinasl]

Oscars are another fish with a lot of orange, especially the normal and albino red oscars. Tiger barbs are another great orange fish also. Orange is my favorite color and almost every tank of mine has some orange fish in it.

[@somedude2455]

Rhadinocentrus ornatus, a 2-3” rainbowfish, is another great fish for this list.

[@vickidavis7347]

Long-finned rosey barbs have that in between redish-orange look. We have Golddust Lyretail Mollies (what lfs calls them but not sure if that's correct). They are yellowish-orange speckled with black and have "mascara" outlined eyes. These are very pretty fish in normal circumstances that become super neon orange that glows during the timed light's sunset period. It's like having Glow fish at least once a day in a fully planted tank. It did make me consider whether a fully programmable light would be an option for kids and adults who want the glow fish look. We use Finnex planted 24/7 that allow you to control the colors, brightness plus is timed so it slowly transitions through each setting. This could happen at an extended sunrise and sunset (you can actually make it neon pink like I accidentally did) yet the tank be of a reasonable size plus planted and thus is healthier for the fish than the actual glow tanks. Side note. Supposed to be all boys but a girl was accidentally slipped in the mix so babies are in our future. Forgot our male Betta, Gorgeous George. He's a half moon paradise male that has a navy blue body with orange sherbert colored fins that are outlined in blue. He's a very striking fish.

[@jenbingham0914]

Mickey Mouse Platys give a fantastic yellow and orange look!

[@johnwood738]

Yes Professor my fish,your spoiling me!

[@feliciaheater5548]

I’m gonna love this series! You’re both so knowledgeable and I value your opinions so Question: 20 long - are there small enough cichlids to do a cichlid community tank of sorts? Apistos/German blues maybe? Or maybe apistos on one side and shellies on the other? I’m open to ideas!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sure, I might not mix them, but all can be done . I think we include them in some of our 20 gallon stocking ideas videos?

[@FelipeFinelli6088]

I missed the silvertip tetra, but anyway I liked your list too

[@drummking15]

Red Spotted Severum!

[@kalamancini8189]

pseudomugil luminatus( Red neon blue-eye) i have these and there super orange but i can barley find research on them

[@jonteesdale18]

The bosemani rainbowfish!!

[@TheChefmike66]

New subscriber, just returning to the hobby. I'm enjoying your channel!

[@makiarn777]

Parrot fish and Midas cichlids, and red spotted Severums.

[@jacks4733]

Nice!

[@10stripmusic]

male silver tip tetras are super orange, and once in a while, one or two at a time could turn almost yellow for a short time! i'm not sure if it's breeding coloration or perhaps they picked up a star power up. they're always active and fun to watch! due to their activity, i've been hesitant to get anything else for that level of the water column, but chances are i'm just overly cautious and they'd be great for a community!

[@CC-wy1yb]

Can you do a profile on stocking a 65 gallon with cichlids deferent types and how many. I love those types of fish but don’t now what to get. I like them somewhat on a large size. Thank you.

[@sergeiz.5815]

My fish look at me funny when I'm eating sushi for lunch 🤣

[@davefromiowa3843]

I have the super reds in 2 tanks, they do a great job on algae and love zucchini.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They sure do!

[@irvsjankybuilds]

I have 2 honey gouramis love them so much! Mine are yellow though.

[@alantooth48]

If I was to get 3 or 4 clown loach in a 75 gallon tank would it be a few years before they outgrew the 75 gallon tank? You guys are becoming my favorite KZbin channel you always have great topics and you guys make a great team very entertaining , you get me laughing every episode. Jason I love your science videos I'm a science nerd and Joanna I love your nano tank channel you have me cracking up on every video you are very entertaining! 😀🤣

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Sure, Clown loaches can stay in a 75 gallon for a few years at least.

[@markh.williamsauthor7286]

I love Ember tetra. I have them in with my female betta and in with my male betta. My male tries to kill everything, but totally ignores the embers.

[@brianp6180]

What about orange flame tetra? Cool fish

[@karenaubrey5737]

Good Morning.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

☺️!

[@TuanCaCanh]

Hello friend

[@rb5337]

I like my Super Red Pleco...it's a dirty orange 4"...I also have an albino super red and she is 5"

[@PULAG]

Spent 40 cents on 2 feeder goldfish. Great orange fish.

[@pas100657]

Off the top of my head there at least two Apisto species that are really orange they are agassizii & cacatuoides along with a couple others like hongsloi & mcmasteri that have large amounts of orange in their fins.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Geez - ya, I should have added one of them. :-)

[@obloj]

How about gold ram. They are beautiful.

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

HAPPY MONDAY !!!

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Woohoo! Happy Monday!!

[@markvonwisco7369]

Orange australe killifish are another orange option.

[@alekkoomanoff7281]

Two community suggestions - CPOs Mexican dwarf oranges crayfish. Joanna would love them.Also , Boesemani rainbows Lake Aytingo, Uter. Aves Creek. Albino millennium rainbows also. Best in a 4 ft. tank

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Nice

[@lynnlutz5737]

Orange dwarf Mexican crayfish are not community friendly. The are opportunist predators.

[@TheOfficialSteelReign]

Wha-wha-whaaaaaat? No oscar fish? How dare you! 😆

[@CbraConner]

What are the silver tetras in the video with the ember tetras? I saw one in a petco once and have been looking for them since

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Those are gold tetras. Cool fish too!

[@andreacooper2040]

There are also red koi angelfish

[@JolliBliss]

Orange Halfmoon Betta

[@AngellusBlack]

Can't forget Apistogramma cacatuoides 'Orange Flash' and Apistrogramma agassizii 'Fire Red'!!

[@ryanbender414]

Pseudomugil Luminatus?

[@elvinsworld11]

Nyc but u missed red spotted sevrum.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I know - I put that one on Instagram this morning :-)

[@jamesshamley6577]

Please do blue fish!

[@rickbooher8224]

Surprised your didn't mention a orange koi angelfish or orange discus

[@zsworld6609]

First time I've heard the words sweetheart and midas in the same sentence 😂😂😂

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Might be the last time too :-)

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

🤣🤣

[@Cichlid_4_ever]

Wow I have a South American cichlid tank with 4 fish I hope it’s not gonna bite me in the but they’ve been together since they were no bigger than a dime. One red devil one green terror and a male and female jack dempsey. Should I be worried about that red devil ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

All depends on if they get an attitude as they grow (if there are going to be problems they usually start when the red devils start getting closer 6-8"?

[@TamaraLee7]

How do you get your ember tetra so bright?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They've always been like that for us. :-)

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

I have beard envy .....

[@joeylovegrove8961]

I have two blood parrots they turned out to be a male and female and they keep trying to spawn I would assume the male is sterile do you think a high protein diet of blood worms and shrimp might help him with his swimmers or does anyone have any tricks that have worked for them any help would be appreciated I do understand the process I've spawned rams and acaras successfully Just thought it would be fun to try and figure out how to breed these guys or does anyone know what to fish make these little guys I've looked online but found no definitive answers

[@chrisjones6165]

Red dovii is mine. Usually more orange then red so it's my pic

[@elizabethwagner2190]

I'm picking up my new 75 gal tank Wed. I know I need to cycle the tank for a couple weeks. Please advise me on how many fish I should begin with. Planning on a cichlid tank. I've had aquariums my whole life but quit 5 years ago. Have a well established 10 gal with plants and a betta with a few tank mates. Can't find answers on how to begin stocking a 75.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The larger thanks tend to be easier. You can add some Fritzyme 7 and a couple fish right away. Then slowly add fish over the next few months as microbes continue to grow to the load.

[@elizabethwagner2190]

Thanks for answering. You guys r the best. Really.

[@valiaudet3415]

My pond goldfish disappeared a few days ago. Suspect big bird may have taken. It was the day after I trimmed shrubs around and hanging over the small pond. My hope is they were dinner for migratory birds babies 👶.

[@scottmerrow1488]

No OB Peacock?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That would be more for the "fish with all colors video" :-)

[@Reefingaddiction]

What happened to your merch? Didn't you have shirts up at one time?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yep - still can be found at primetimeaquatics.com! :-)

[@Chris-dh8mg]

Millennium and parkinsoni rainbows

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

tiger barbs , red oscars .

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I thought about Oscars, probably should have included them

[@matthewzito6130]

Glowlight Tetras (not Glofish) Tiger Barb Tiger Oscar

[@steve852011]

did you forget the harlequin rasbora or are you not impressed with their orangeness...

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

MIne have taken on a deeper almost reddish blue hue. :-)

[@neilzangetsu028]

I love the fishes. I hate the plastic plants!

[@danielspielman2585]

When it comes to orange cichlids, one really needs to include the female festae. Incandescent when breeding!

[@da-waterlily]

Turkana jewel cichlids. Not too big, not as mean as their normal colored cousins, just as easy to keep and breed.