The toughest nano fish ever?

Today we overwinter plants and I find some fish in my outdoor tubs that shocked me!
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[@RachelOLeary]

While pulling my plants to overwinter in the greenhouse, I found quite a few meteor minnow fry despite having done a really thorough sweep. They must have hatched since I pulled the others as they are super teeny. What tough fish!! My Patreon: www.patreon.com/racheloleary Fan mail can be sent to: PO box 146 Manchester PA 17345 Buy me a coffee: msjinkzd.com/about_msjinkzd/support-our-site/ Instagram @msjinkzd Website and stocklist: msjinkzd.com/stocklist/ Facebook: facebook.com/msjinkzd/

[@ccsorn]

Thank you for the badge. 🥳

[@SteveScapesYT]

White clouds rock~~~ one of the fish I’m always considering in the background...

[@slewone4905]

leave my White cloud outside perennially. They survive below 50 although mine rarely breed. and I think Dragonfly nymphs eat them. The mountain they come from is really cold so I think they can survive above freezing.

[@richardemmers9284]

Rockin The slippers Love it

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

Bonus points for using the word aestivate. The papyrus will probably survive the winter in the greenhouse but let it go quite dry (barely damp). So long as they are not frozen through for long periods, they will come back.

[@crabbyoldfartbag]

Love closing the greenhouse door to close the video. Four years Summer tubbing on KZbin! Doesn't seem that long. Time flies when you await new content with baited breath.

[@RachelOLeary]

I appreciate the support!!

[@brittnyhawk8633]

The length of that plant would make any man jealous. Lol Im gonna try one of these tubs next year.

[@Sannive]

Rachel you look so sad in the end, like you're saying goodbye to summer. I can relate!

[@RachelOLeary]

That is exactly it.

[@jonandlisa2000]

Another great job, can’t believe summer tubbing is over for another year

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

Have to admit that toward the end of this video, I had tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing all this with us, I can honestly say that my gardening would have been Totally different in my younger years, had your videos been around to watch. 💗😘🥰😍

[@RachelOLeary]

I really appreciate that! I wish I had gotten as heavily into more gardening sooner as well. It brings such joy

[@alienworldaquatics]

It feels like just last week that your were uncovering the bog plants from the winter. Time is going too fast

[@mattkinsella9856]

So much practical advice, nothing superficial. I really value your channel and I can't tell you how much inspiration I've got from it as well as all the really useful info.

[@justbaquatics2512]

The goddess of fish.... One of my all time favourite utubers......... Just brilliant.... So much info..... Keep tanking...

[@shesellsfish]

I love seeing the whole tubbing season from set up to final tear down and wintering over. It's never the same year to year...different plants and old favorites. This year the white cloud surprise fry. It's always amazing to see what nature does. 👍💕👍

[@Bloodhoundfostermom]

💗love white clouds ....💗💗💗

[@rob93aquatics]

White clouds are the best for sure and keep this fire content rolling. 👍💪

[@LaedeeTyme]

i love whiteclouds my dad said people used to call them the poor mans neon and i imagine its because of the juvenile coloration

[@debhalld9794]

Great CAUTION regarding the possibility of transferring parasites from outside tubs into our fish rooms! I found two tiny leeches in my QT tank with the gold whiteclouds I brought in. Only had a dusting of tan sand in that tank so it was easy to find them when doing a water change. Glad I didn't have dark substrate in there! I carefully moved the fish to another QT tank, cleared the leechy tank then nuked it with a lot of levamisole! Didn't see any more than the two original leeches, but...

[@TheDIYChicken]

I remember reading on a couple sites that white cloud minnows are a bit cold water tolerant, and I guess so. They're a favorite fish and one I considered for a summer pond, thank you for the info and the inspiration.

[@RickStufflebean]

We had an unexpected temp drop to 36 degrees in TN a couple weeks ago. I wasn't home to move in guppies I had out in a couple tubs. About 50% of the guppies survived... many more females than males survived. But even more shocking was that there was absolutely NO loss of Neo shrimp (wild coloration) that I had relocated out there as a test. And were breeding because there were reds and oranges I brought in, yet had only moved wild color types out.

[@MrsStevenBrown]

Chopping back helps prevent bug issues on the leaves, many bug lay “in” leaves and the babies hatch in the spring and eat at the new soft plant growth, that’s why I chop my garden back each late fall, to prevent more bugs come spring. Those are some tuff White clouds! Love the Channel! !

[@TFYFWYA]

so in the spring, you will take the foliage out of the bags and they will grow roots, and you'll take the roots out of the greenhouse, and they'll grow foliage? wild.

[@SteveScapesYT]

White clouds huge fave~~~ when you want a shiner/river fish that’s small. LOVE that special line you breed~~ God wish I could get them in a competitive layout~~

[@lisamitchell5831]

Your video was serendipity - I went outside to dump an excess of water lettuce I had in the veggie garden and decided to take a peek in my already half emptied tub. I have about 20 white cloud fry I pulled a few weeks ago and, like you, thought I had them all, but there was one tiny, little fry left! It is cold here in Boston as well. It's acclimating to the indoors right now and I'll have to raise it on its own as it's much tinier than the ones I brought in earlier. Raccoons got my white clouds last year, so this is my first time successfully breeding outdoors and I'm hooked!

[@StormiidaeBlogspot]

Here on the BC south coast white clouds have been banned due to their ability to over winter. It rarely get below minus 10 Celsius here, but in sheltered waters they hang on. Tough indeed!

[@Cal619Guy]

You're like the Martha Stewart of fish keeping! I love this channel, lol. 😍

[@RachelOLeary]

Without the fraud and jail time 😂

[@Cal619Guy]

@@RachelOLeary lol 🤣

[@AlpacaMade]

White Cloud Mountain Minnows and Celestial Pearls; totally satisfied with a tank of those two fish. Very few other fish even interest me. However, Rice fish are next year's new fish to try to raise. Thanks for taking us along.

[@carlapappalardo1901]

I guessed right! Sort of hard not to really, re the WCs. But, we even had it get to 36 last week I think. Hardy little dudes. Sort of sad to see the tubs all empty of fish and shrimp and full of half dead plants, it just went so quickly. Ahhh another winter. We can't all be lucky enough to have a cool canopy of trees covering a secret hideaway just waiting for a bonfire...big sigh. So, I guess my best laid plans of restocking a blue tank will have to wait since there weren't many this year. Ah well. them's the breaks. Another summer tubbing season come and gone. It was a great one this year with all the videos! And glad you found more fish!

[@RachelOLeary]

They are kicking into breeding in the fishroom. Two ladies have had batches already

[@evamaxwell9749]

I want a greenhouse!!

[@sarahslovely08]

i really enjoy your tubbing

[@shellydurham3277]

You have inspired me to give it a try! Cant wait till the spring to give it a try. Thank you for being an inspiration in so many ways! Your so talented!

[@RachelOLeary]

Make sure you tag me and don't be afraid to reach out with qiestions

[@bjjbrawler1]

Rip it up! Ain't growing, so you're doing a good thing. White clouds/ Mountain Minnows are awesome! Looking forward to your spring stuff. Thanks.

[@grahamdelacey5779]

rach ! you would love living down under where i do, my winter temps are close to that of your summer temps. we have plant growth all year round here, and pretty much all year round cichlid breeding temps also. its beautiful.

[@GabrielMaldonado4th]

Your white clouds make me envious! All those plant trimmings would make great chop and drop compost! :)

[@fox13393]

14 minutes of Rachel! 🙌🙌

[@KimEsbyeBlomberg]

YEAH!!!! Another tubbing video with tips and tricks. Thank you so much!

[@OregonOutdoorsChris]

Those white clouds are amazing! This made me look up the climograph for Guangzhou (another great thing I learned from you!), and I see average air temps down into the low 60Fs high 50Fs, with lows dipping into the high 40s. Definitely an incredible little fish!

[@Cal619Guy]

Toughest? 🤔 Thanks for the recommendation. I think I finally found my new nano fish! 🙌

[@EightJane]

I'm so glad you posted this today! I've been trying to figure out how I can do summer tubes for a few breeding projects. Plants are probably the biggest problem

[@Shaden0040]

Rachel can we get a look at your bog and succulent garden before you prepare them for winter, please?

[@RachelOLeary]

absolutely! Still have a month or more for that

[@viabrus8609]

These are my favorite videos! I love anything with your plants. As much as I love fish, plants are definitely more of my own hobby (mine are mostly indoor tropicals) so seeing your success with plants and all the different kinds you work with is super fun.

[@winniefishes2797]

This makes me want to try some outdoor tubs 👍

[@carolebraswell982]

It's my first season watching you break down your tubs for the winter... I was do intrigued by the process and frankly jealous of the cute greenhouse. Someday I will have me one!

[@RachelOLeary]

It's so nice!! Best gift I have ever been given

[@shycovian6262]

Same here, my guppies are still outside here in Cali. They are still thriving because it has been such a hot year. I will tear down the tubs soon and carefully go through, I will be donating them to a local pet store prior to my moving. These fish are adaptive and super tough, and I've learned do not ever assume to know the ability and strength of creatures to thrive even in more extreme circumstances.

[@cichlidkingaquatics5988]

You have that green thumb. I can't keep pothos alive. Lol

[@gregghorner9107]

I keep white clouds year round in a shelterd outdoor pond here on the California coast. They will slow down in the Winter but do ok down to about 40 degrees.

[@ShrimpLife]

Great video! Here comes winter!!! :D Thank goodness we still can keep busy in our fishrooms when we can't be outdoors tubbing and gardening. :)

[@fishguyglen931]

You got a Pokémon tattoo, that's awesome, another reason to keep watching 😁💪

[@opforind]

Do the leaches hitchhike in with the frogs or other wildlife?

[@jonstfrancis]

I came here thinking... something tougher than the white cloud! I need to bring mine in too, but am away for another week.

[@chadhamill7603]

Summer lovin! Had me a blast! Summer lovin , Wish it could last! In response to the white clouds how do you feel about mosquito fish? For fish in summer tubs I’ve found in AZ these guys eliminate mosquito larva, dragon fly nymphs and damselfly nymphs. I can’t even keep these things with my shrimp anymore! These guys eat anything that move when they’re hungry. Ps , you should look into microgreens for the winter . I think because you like growing plants in general you might find this to be a nice winter hobby to accompany your already crazy lifestyle lol. Happy wintering!

[@BarrySuridge]

The yellow hatch wouldn't be a Ford ST by any chance? Looks exactly like mine right down to the same colour. 👌😉

[@WhiteCloudDynasty]

how many white cloud did you ended up with? they look great by the way!

[@stellaondics8949]

Going to miss going out side❤️

[@ccsorn]

Dang. Cant wait for my first try next spri g

[@lrlasvegas6427]

Can you do a spotlight on your chickens and their setup sometime?

[@RachelOLeary]

we plan to redo their coop in the spring and get more birds- maybe then, but now we just have a few ANCIENT chickens that are just pets.

[@pjp9383]

@@RachelOLeary Don't know if I'll ever live in a place where I'll be able to keep chickens, but I'd definitely be interested in a little chicken content too...

[@lrlasvegas6427]

ANCIENT pet chickens are still more interesting and exciting than my NO pet chickens! Lol... Looking forward to it! 🐓🐔🐣

[@DixieGirl9876]

One of the things I don't like about fall, tubbing season is over.

[@ricodegallo3060]

👍

[@danyal.Lebedev]

What state do you live? The area you live looks so nice!

[@RachelOLeary]

PA- York County

[@spiffybb]

I was sad when I found out that White Clouds are illegal where I am. I can see why now lol

[@zachlukman5766]

you looks so tired rachel. are you okay ? I hope you're doing fine 👍

[@RachelOLeary]

Just working really hard because of the season. It will settle down

[@ed2098]

Can u make chiken video? 🐓

[@arteemus]

I haven't done anything with my 110 gallon tub yet, other than bring a dwarf papyrus inside to overwinter. (I'm in zone 6a.)The other plants are cold hardy iris and water lilies. I don't have a greenhouse, garage, or cold basement to stick them in, so I have been contemplating sinking the pots to the bottom of the tub and running a stock tank de-icer this winter - what is your opinion on this method? My other option is to drain the tub, turn it over, and stick the plants underneath, hoping for the best. Love the minnows! They are certainly hardy little things, I'm thinking I'll try them in my tub next year.

[@RachelOLeary]

I used to always put my plants under my over turned tubs for the winter and it worked great.

[@Jhon_999x]

that papyrus is soo biggg. looks so prettyy

[@twunderaquatics1770]

What happened to the pygmy sunfish you put out? Don't remember anything that was said about them? 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@RachelOLeary]

That was last year, they bred then I sold them

[@niklasfetsch6905]

Me seeing the new video: Ohh yeah!😏

[@AQUAGUYUK]

Shame you couldn't get tubs with wheels

[@aanjaneyac.8406]

does this mean we can finally have a chance to get our hands on some of those extra white clouds on your website !??

[@RachelOLeary]

They already sold out (the meteor minnows), though I have the regular ones which are super nice. I have to hold back some good stock in order to continue the line

[@AdahliaBiPunk]

Would you recommend White Clouds as tank mates for fancy goldfish Rachel? As you know, I got into summer tubbing this year because of you. Got two 150s and one 100, and all three are full of fancy goldfish. Was thinking of getting small schools of White Clouds for the 150s next year but not sure if they're known for being fin-nippers or not.

[@RachelOLeary]

I dont have experience with goldfish to offer any insight there. Sorry

[@AdahliaBiPunk]

@@RachelOLeary Huh, for some reason I thought you've kept goldies in the past.. My mistake!!

[@RachelOLeary]

Just outside, never in an aquarium

[@victorcocco6738]

How long did the work take to be , " That's a wrap " ?

[@RachelOLeary]

about 6 hours total

[@shravankashyap9437]

Do u use all the UN wanted vegetation which u cut away to make compost which u can reuse ?

[@RachelOLeary]

Yes, or I feed it to my chickens

[@edstaart8548]

Summer and Spring go to fast

[@dancinbojangles]

My girlfriend loves your sweater! Do you remember where you got it?

[@RachelOLeary]

A thrift store! It didnt even have a label, if it did I would buy more

[@dancinbojangles]

@@RachelOLeary too bad, lookin' good though!

[@chriskoch9829]

Where do you find so many different plants? Local, or online?

[@RachelOLeary]

Both, and swaps with other hobbyists

[@QPham-nz5po]

I'm looking for some killifish specifically clown killifish. Way I can contact you to purchase ur for sale stock. Located in central pa. Thanks

[@RachelOLeary]

I dont have them currently

[@aquascapes_or]

oh you mean strong. sounds like its hard to keep.

[@jamiebaker6516]

Can't they stay out all winter along with the goldfish?

[@michaw.2168]

Goldfish would survive if the tup is at least 1,60-2,00m at the deepest point they go into a type of winter sleep. The minnows would die.

[@jamiebaker6516]

@@michaw.2168 ah ok. I thought white clouds were safe in cold water. I've had goldfish survive winters in NJ in a less than 2ft bin. However that's totally anecdotal.

[@alienworldaquatics]

How did your hot peppers turn out this year?

[@RachelOLeary]

Wicked hot. I made carrot habanero sauce

[@alienworldaquatics]

Rachel O'Leary that’s awesome! I got some ghost peppers my uncle grew for me!

[@alienworldaquatics]

@@RachelOLeary I recently bought a really cool tank. im told its rare/vintage....but i really dont know much about it. Is there an email i can send a picture to you of the tank?(i dont have instagram) Im hoping you may have seen this kind of tank before and maybe have some advice. Its sooooo cool.

[@RachelOLeary]

@@alienworldaquatics sure, [e-mail], but i am not an expert. there is a great fb group i can link you to if I cannot help you

[@aurora_dawn123]

What makes a fish a nano fish, and are sensitive plants a species of fern?

[@RachelOLeary]

Less than 2 inches at full adult size

[@rockputyyy]

Is that a 'touch me not' plant? The sensitive ones?

[@RachelOLeary]

Yes

[@rpgesswein]

Hi Rachel, what is the meaning of “marginals” in relation to the plants?

[@RachelOLeary]

they are plants whose feet (or roots) stay mainly wet, but the leaves are out of the water- meaning htey are at the margins of a pond.

[@zimrianispresent8123]

🐌🌈

[@antoniobaiao1041]

Title about nano fish and 14min about plants. Great.

[@saidmilani]

great lifestyle