The Fish Files: Ropefish, Reedfish or Snakefish. Complete care & info guide!

[@kurtbrutting5118]

All Hail Fish Files! Keep up the great work Matt!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks! Will do!

[@alanmalcolm8055]

I saw one 12.20 ish over your left shoulder . Great tank that one of MDs best stunning congos .

[@ReginaK2]

Too funny; you’re teaching us about rope fish and having a hard time finding them and one comes out and swims from point A to point B!😁

[@Kingdamien6660]

15:01 Matt: "i haven't seen them in my camera" Rope fish (appearing on your right) : you should look again mate

[@agirlnamedmichael1670]

At 12:25 one of the ropefish swims into the open on the right side of the tank(Matt's left). They're getting big!

[@robbiejames5779]

I saw it too 😄

[@amx1820]

It looks like its 90cm😂

[@jakubdudar7247]

You can actually see him/her on this video starting at 15:02 on the left from Matt, which is funny as Matt starts saying there wasn't one while shooting this video :) Thumbs up for the video and this 8ft african aquarium which is really terrific. Thanks Matt.

[@kinglyzard]

Quick note at 7:15 Reedfish and Bichir lungs aren't modified swim bladders. Swim bladders are modified lungs.

[@karenreardon1372]

Hysterically, there’s a rope fish swimming dramatically in the background of your video on shrimp.

[@adamworley196]

Hey buddy, you get them cookies? Lol. Another cool vid, man! Thanks!

[@sharongould2689]

you did get one on the camera matt! literally as you say that you havent seen one, at 15.09 you can see Ropey behind your right elbow!

[@robertabblebaum7813]

Lol I was fascinated by them when you and MD did the whole store tour. The one was just like wacky waving tube man, super active!

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha love it!

[@pento6621]

One of the coolest looking aquarium fish imo

[@helloaldrian]

Matt, make cinematic-only video of that tank please 🙏🏼. That's one of my fave tank in your shop!

[@Scorpielle]

Great video thank you! And yes one did swim out over your shoulder while you were talking! Lol so sneaky but I’ll leave it to the experts to keep them

[@maximusofgalihand]

Just got my first ropefish finally. Always wanted one, great video

[@stonepiggy]

Great video as always! I did see one right at the end behind your right elbow haha!

[@r1verman]

I had one of these and loved it. It's definitely one of my favorites. Mine was out all the time. It would come up and eat out of my fingers. Love bloodworms. Mine was also very peaceful. Never tried to escape.

[@BGN_Aquariums]

We are honoured to have you share your knowledge Matt. Thanks so much

[@rimirimi32]

It was the 8ft scape that prompted me to get my 2, love them! Super friendly, swim between my fingers/hand when I do fish maintenance & super active, interesting

[@VeNoMsEpItApH]

Love the Fish Files. Rope fish is quite an interesting fish!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you and they totally are!

[@Lobby4U]

This channel is great. Every time I search for info for a new fish or something I want to add to my tank, this channel comes up 🎉

[@MattWilson801]

Love this channel. So much good info. Not ready for a "nope rope" just yet, but one day...

[@eatmynoobfood7461]

Those rope fish do look cool but I could only dream of having a tank big enough to keep some. 🤦‍♂️✌️ love the fish file videos 👍

[@margaretasaarenpaa4239]

They look cute in the 8ft tank😊 But they look way to snake like for me to consider. It's amazing how many different forms and shapes fish for a fishtank exist. Really love your videos and all the information you give. 🌹

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah, we have quite a few customers who feel the same! ❤️

[@SmokeyMesa]

I had a ropefish back in the day. I kept him in my Mbuna tank. The Mbuna seemed pretty indifferent to him and there were lots of rocks for him to hide in. I often fed floating pellets and he would come up to the top edge and scoop them up against the glass. I also fed bloodworms, sometimes after turning out the lights to give him a good chance to feed on those.

[@FishShopMatt]

Nice!!! ❤️

[@ramroad2008]

Before KZbin, I kept two in a tank with African Ciclids, and a Blue Crawfish. Used to get out a lot. It was a decent fall to the carpet. I would imagine the equivalent of jumping from a 6 story building 🤷‍♂️

[@angiebear8727]

Everytime we go to my LFS my daughter runs right to these fish. She wants one so much but frankly they creep me out. Lol. Thanks for the video

[@GuiltyPleasures2]

Great video, Tyfs. My ropefish is being delivered today. He’ll live with angels a severum, a electric blue acara and a kribensis in a 75 gallon. Super excited.

[@nathanial_summers]

Would love to see a fish file on the Pimelodus Pictus catfish, a common classic that's not really given enough of a spot light or info on proper maintenance and care

[@FishShopMatt]

Good idea!!! ❤️

[@charliesawka5130]

Yeah a fish files a on a Pictus Catfish would be awesome as I love them but not too sure of a good set up and tank mates.

[@AnubisFenrir]

4:19 Matt literally turned around and looked at the rope fish 😂

[@gigi3242]

Thanks Matt, great video as always. Take care, be well

[@vengeance7092]

The fact that it can stand, 😂lift it self up and walk will keep my wife up at night.

[@TheNathansblog]

So glad I found this

[@lizdyson3627]

Love The Ropefish and Bichirs. Then again i love snakes.

[@IndoorEcosystem]

Haha what a random start! I know that feeling very well! Great video!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you buddy ❤️

[@adam6260]

Those Congo Tetra's behind you look great. Any chance of a review of them?

[@ShadowMan.427]

Very informative and enjoyable video, Sir! I'm going to watch it again. I will also say that your tank is awesome and so is MD's Rainbow tank. You both do a great job when working together. I'm pretty sure I'm going to try and mimic your tank on a smaller scale. Love it! I hope you do more videos on specific fish. Thank you!

[@capuchinosofia4771]

Woahhh i didnt know you had a youtube channel, Matt! I feel so silly because im sure MD mentioned it before lol Really enjoy your fish knowledge, thanks flr sharing!

[@robsitarski1744]

Sweet fish file! Did not know much about the rope fish thanks for all the information!!! Keep up the great work!!

[@markfranklin8831]

Great information thanks for sharing

[@billbush1270]

One went by over your left shoulder at 12:00.

[@generalign0rance]

Really enjoying these videos. Would love to see some ideas for different setups and tank mate combinations etc. looking at upgrading to a 260 litre and you always seem to come up with interesting combos

[@ira_nelson]

I've been waiting on this one 🙂

[@yyyobwoc]

We’ve got invasive ropefish in waters near me, I always wondered about keeping them. Very cool learning about them through your video!

[@dashfax]

Where are you located? I want to catch some! 😂

[@joshjamesuk]

The underwater danger noodle 😂

[@stevecooper6653]

Oh heeeessssss back 👌🏻👌🏻

[@FishShopMatt]

Cheers Steve!!! ❤️❤️

[@ropefishdavid8786]

Great info!

[@dawnt6791]

Not species I have any interest in owning, but I enjoyed watching your profile on them anyway. Great job, Matt!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Awesome

[@pramodkumarplaxmin2166]

Thanks for the video love your fish files

[@AAryan-jj9kh]

well i have seen it once thiugh a rope fish on the right side of the screen near the wood

[@aaronbecker5617]

Cool 😎

[@Goonbro15]

Love the videos man, keep it up!!

[@kevg1569]

A fish file on the Blue, Opaline, Three-spot & Gold Gourami would be great.

[@jenpink4298]

This was great! I saw one swimming around in one of the other videos that you did in front of this tank and I was wondering what it was. And I just saw one over your shoulder in this video. They are so cool! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@stevesmith6022]

Great video as always Matt…I have a 620Ltr set up including a sump can you please tell me a cost affective way to fertilise my plants I’m using API leave zone but it’s proving to be a bit expensive…

[@graffic13]

Love ropefish! Still wanna see african butterfly fish in the 8ft african aquarium!!! And synodontis catfish...african catfish don't get enough love ... they are cool! Still think the ropefish should have been 3s company theme ... Stanley Roper, Helen Roper, and Mr.Ralph Furley!

[@FishShopMatt]

Very true synos don't get enough love!

[@graffic13]

I really love the " brown colored" leaf looking fish from Africa!°

[@brandonpittman2448]

Just got my 1st rope fish yesterday

[@andrewfenna7392]

I was wondering if you or MD had watched any of the Father Fish videos and what you thought of his style of aquarium set ups? I’m keen to set up an eco system tank in the near future and was thinking of following his style but I’m not sure 🤔

[@AquaticHomeGarden]

Love the video great facts and overlays actually can I ask what software you use to create your videos they look great 👍

[@madcatdad42]

12.24 one swims past in the back ground

[@FishShopMatt]

Good spot!!!

[@hedrickshomegrownaquatics1358]

I had one for 18 years

[@slyfondle1885]

Ropefish spotted at 5:19 😉

[@stevesmith6022]

Great video as usual Matt I have a 620Ltr set up including a sump how many nano fish can I keep in my tank it measure’s 5ft 2ft 2ft thank you

[@vader0512]

Ive had one almost a few days but havent seen it once since i put it in and im pretty sure ut hasent escaped or died

[@dustintinsley3899]

@FishShopMatt What are the red fish in the aquarium you are standing in front of?

[@barryhill3181]

12.24 over your left elbow!

[@FishShopMatt]

Good spot!!!

[@markzig1429]

@@FishShopMatt Also 7:25 to your right at the far end!

[@markzig1429]

...and at 15:12 when you say, "I have not seen one..." one appears at your right elbow!

[@BrookleyBell]

I have 2 ropefish. Their names are Danger Noodle & Nope Rope 🩷

[@Spacey7]

Hi. I'm in Gloucestershire, can you tell me where your shop is as I'd love to get some things from you. 😊

[@CarolynnMc01]

I love this beautiful tank! Oh by the way, Google says the pronounciation of Bichir is "bee-sheer". Who knows? I know everyone has some different version. Sort of like Betta... is it BAY-DAH or BETT-AH. History says BETT-AH. We are all confused LOL

[@CarolynnMc01]

PS,... i sort of cringe when people say BAY-DAH.. heehee

[@chrishook6062]

Hi love the content I am doing a Tanganyika tank ! Which of your stores can I purchase she’ll dwellers ? I live in Gloucester

[@basketcase9211]

Hi, can I keep 2 long-term 250 liter tank

[@joryalicabrera1830]

Matt …. I just love your videos…. I would like to ask is it necessary to read the tds ?. Do you normally use it ?

[@papasmerf6453]

I finally got one from my LFS, put in my 75g tank and 2 weeks later it was very lethargic then died. I was so bummed.

[@FishShopMatt]

Awwww sorry to hear that!

[@Ren_1986]

would love a fish files on apistogramma's

[@FishShopMatt]

Got some things in the works so watch this space! ❤️

[@TripleFork]

Would they be good tank mates for discus? Or is that water to hot for them?

[@Only1Sosa.]

Who kept an eye out for a rope fish appearance? 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@DJNewley]

They showed themselves loads

[@goldmine5580]

I know them as reedfish, If I remember correctly, Calamoyicthes Calabaricus. ( dubious spelling)

[@FishShopMatt]

They are now Erpetoichthys calabaricus, names get changed every now and then as things get reclassified.

[@goldmine5580]

Thanks man, I kept them in the seventies, I'm just getting back into the hobby.

[@GAMINGMATRIXXX]

Will Reed/Rope Fish eat my Albino Corydoras?

[@pattonl1979]

😆😆 I have mine in an open top heavily planted blackwater tank with 100+ nano fish. He doesn’t bother any of my fish or shrimp and never tries to get out. 🤷‍♂️

[@angieg8846]

This environment sounds wonderful! Can I ask how big is your aquarium?

[@pattonl1979]

@@angieg8846 it’s a 75 gallon aquarium

[@chrisweston3029]

Should do one about boesmani rainbow as I’m about to scape a tank for them 🤣

[@lukewilliams9876]

HI where is your shop would love to buy some fish from u!!

[@angieg8846]

Is a 4ft tank too small to look after

[@maoufreed1684]

Kept mine in a 4ft. Yup it can fit 1 or 2 cause they get long. Just make sure to have lots of hiding places cause they will fit into your pump if you have one😅

[@CurseOfDaSmurf]

What is it with people in this hobby and adding an R to Bichir?? I have to correct myself all the time too haha

[@tylercaramella2213]

Very tricky to breed? Had a female for a few months just got a male on Tuesday…it’s Friday and she bedazzled my tank…there’s lil eh pearls all over the damn place 🤣 THREE DAYS MAN!? 😂🤣

[@abigailwood-bodley5205]

Bichir is a French word and it’s pronounced bee-sher