The Incredible Rusty Wessel Fish House: A Cichlid Paradise

[@walterhubrich1825]

Nicely done Chris 👍👍👍

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Never tire of seeing rusty’s fish house 🏡

[@themadaquarist]

It’s like Mecca to a new world cichlid keepe

[@pelhamsaquatics]

Thanks Biggs! A legend showcasing another legend, gentilemen doing what they do best, impressive to say the least.

[@themadaquarist]

I don’t think I will ever live up to that status my friend but thank you kindly

[@pelhamsaquatics]

Chris ‘ The Mad Aquarist ‘ Biggs the fish force runs strong in you👍🏻

[@SupremeGecko]

Never a 'big fish' person- Lake Victorians about the largest I ever had, but I have a TON of respect for Rusty W. Met the gentleman once a long time ago. Great guy. And WHAT AN AMAZING fish house! Great job with the filming as well.

[@themadaquarist]

We all evolve at different rates Wally lol Central America is where the party’s at! Fishwise at least

[@geofishdude9488]

So many beautiful fish. The thorichthys he has look stunning. And after hearing him talk at the last aquatic experience, he was the inspiration for me to incorporate geothermal when I build my fish room.

[@paulmarmion358]

Fantastic, really enjoyed it, super fish room thanks Paul (England )

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you kindly my friend from Across the pond

[@andywoodscichlids2942]

Great video, just wish I could see them in person. I can only imagine how beautiful the fish are in real life. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated. Happy fishkeeping.

[@jeromehorn7333]

It is really cool to see. I saw it during a side trip when ACA was in Louisville a few years back and one during a local fish club meeting.

[@chemamatsiparangtajam9252]

A dream fish house

[@themadaquarist]

It’s truly paradise

[@kennethocasio2399]

Beautiful! That’s one of my dreams ! A fish room.

[@themadaquarist]

It’s pretty incredible

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

What an incredible treat it is to see the Wessel Fish House!! WOW the fish and their setups!! Breathtaking for sure!! This tour and having the opportunity of seeing some of these fish literally makes my heart skip a beat ♥️ The plants , the ecosystems, the natural lighting and the thought put into the care of these fish and the aquariums is beyond words!! Thank you so much Chris for letting us come along!! Absolutely phenomenal!! I hope you're having a very blessed weekend! Much Love🙏🌿🐟🌿💚

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

PS gars are some of my favorite fish and those black ones were just amazing!!♥️

[@OfficialBloodrunner]

This is amazing.

[@themadaquarist]

The fish house that dreams are made of

[@markhalliday3703]

Absolutely stunning collection Rusty has there Chris,what a treat 👍👌👊🤜🤛😁🇦🇺

[@themadaquarist]

Thanks Dude🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@Somethingfishyinc]

Its definitely impressive in person but the Koi ponds are outstanding!

[@themadaquarist]

Yes I agree but we’ve filmed and shown those already

[@jasonmillwood2893]

Wow what an awesome place! Thank you Biggs

[@themadaquarist]

Thanks Jason

[@darrylmoore5847]

Words can not describe how amazing that fish house is. Thank you;for the tour.

[@themadaquarist]

I really need to go back again hopefully soon and do a more detailed tour

[@ryanrogers8211]

@@themadaquarist Please do that!!!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you

[@sandymoore]

Legendary!

[@themadaquarist]

Agreed

[@arindamscacichlids7113]

It's a lifetime dream for me to visit two places. One is rusty's fish house and the other one is COTA.

[@themadaquarist]

Thank hey are both definitely worthy of a dream my friend

[@barrylight3535]

Hi Chris greetings from London U K Rusty fish house is more like a public fish museum. He must be real wealthy Lol 😆 great vid look forward to more from you. Especially if you can do Wild Livebrearers which is what I am keeping

[@thefishylife6823]

Awe did you assume nobody wanted to see that awesome koi pond? I always remember videos of his huge koi pond with wood fire heater!!! Does he still have it???

[@themadaquarist]

Lol I released that video several Months back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGGUlXeLd5iinKM

[@thefishylife6823]

@@themadaquarist awesome!! That koi pond is amazing!!!!

[@jamesgreen9372]

Thanks for the tour. That is such a wonderful facility. Many humans are likely jealous of the fish. :) Jim

[@themadaquarist]

Thank you kindly always Jim

[@handsdownaquatics5165]

Outstanding. Can't wait to one day see this in person.

[@ericfab4858]

Canada wooooooooooooooo

[@Baffi_]

Wooooooo!

[@themadaquarist]

🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@vishalkarmacharya5714]

Absolute dream to visit it

[@themadaquarist]

It really is. I’m truly fortunate to call him my friend

[@alishanas9380]

Sadly I missed the tour of his fishouse during one of the Cincy ACA conventions. Went to a Hofbrau House instead 😁

[@themadaquarist]

ACA I’m sure will be heading back there soon enough so you shall have another chance

[@liamwalters5029]

I’ve had to make a excuse at work to watch this if I get sacked Biggs I blame you ......

[@RikoStan]

Not a single "nuclear wessel" joke... Soooo disappointed. Amazing place, thanks for sharing with us!

[@themadaquarist]

Lol there’s always next time I guess

[@jasonreding6453]

Awesome video, never tire of seeing this impressive fishroom. Was there a fly river turtle I saw in the one tank in the corner?

[@themadaquarist]

Yes it was. A gift from Gary Bagnal of Zoo Med I believe

[@bestpawn6415]

Does Rusty sell to the public?

[@themadaquarist]

No he does not

[@ryanrogers8211]

@@themadaquarist that's unfortunate because that would help Cichlids in the long run.

[@outnumberedacresthelittleb2665]

@@ryanrogers8211 perhaps I should clarify. He does sell to wholesalers large quantities just not to individuals. He also donates fish to every club he speaks at as well as the American Cichlid Association convention and American Livebearer convention

[@ryanrogers8211]

@@outnumberedacresthelittleb2665 wow that’s great to hear!

[@ryanrogers8211]

Does Mr. Wessel ever sell fish?

[@themadaquarist]

No he does not

[@jasonmillwood2893]

Biggs what plants are those he keeps?

[@themadaquarist]

He has numerous cacti all over the fish house

[@jasonmillwood2893]

@@themadaquarist sorry should have specified :) in almost every tank he has a long leafy plant

[@jasonmillwood2893]

Looks great and doesn’t seem like the cichlids mess with it much

[@themadaquarist]

@@jasonmillwood2893 in the tanks are all Just silk or plastic plants. Most of his species would destroy plants. Either eat or just dig up

[@jasonmillwood2893]

@@themadaquarist yeah I was thinking they would! Lol now I know why they look so good 😊

[@disgustedvet9528]

And I thought my old basement fish room was neat.

[@themadaquarist]

Every fishroom holds treasure within

[@freakyfishlady4795]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful place with us the fish are absolutely amazing