I BOUGHT THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS FISH!!!

THE KING OF DIY unboxes and adds the world's most dangerous fish to his aquarium
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[@thekingofdiy]

I touched it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omSmaaambqqSfac

[@jonesy5722]

My vote...Wiggles...Mr or Ms Wiggles 😁

[@cyh4031]

Name should be Voltair!

[@firstname2853]

Call him sparky lol

[@quintinmccabe5457]

Those rubber shoes are to insulate you. If you were grounded, that's how you'd get shocked. The more you know!

[@bigbasil1908]

@@quintinmccabe5457 Go easy on that genius 😛

[@user-ge6in1kn9x]

talk about melodramatic

[@nookie077]

Tell me about it, lol.

[@mattsmallwood3994]

Very annoying

[@jaredgreenway]

Buyers remorse adding to it haha

[@nookie077]

​@jaredgreenway Content creators desperation. And it will more than likely work as the average youtube viewer is a sycophantic moron.

[@davidmorrill2943]

So true

[@Firestorm637]

He needs a larger tank already. Cool fish ⚡️

[@arkonazvyturis5714]

Greta keeps 20 eels in the trunk of her Tesla. 🚘

[@strNpwrKC]

"The perfect fish for this tank." Except it's about 12 times too small. Imagine your entire existence being contained to the size of a bathroom.

[@jonnyfendi2003]

People living in new york city be like “and”????

[@FreshOffTheBank]

I know that's right but this dude thinks he did something good what shame

[@kathleenmartin7498]

That's what I always think too.... imagine how a wild fish feels being trapped like this after being free their whole life

[@mikeadams122908]

Humans do it to every thing even other humans

[@mrsmukk]

But my rents only $590😁

[@tamil_tamilian]

A very small tank for it's size. Stressful life for it. Still alive?

[@DinoMan_6]

Damn…looks like he needs a bigger tank already, he’s massive.

[@charadreemurr1083]

Joey i love this eel but i absolutely suggest giving it a large piece of cover in the centre to act as a bridge of shade if he wants to go from one side of the tank to the other without stress

[@GuyWets-zy5yt]

Back to his real home

[@mysticwizardphd]

Was just about to ask where his cover is thank you for commenting this

[@MrElapid]

Yes.. I kept snakes for years and they seemed to do best with a shady nook and also a snug hide. This setup would stress most snakes but I'm guessing you'll do some landscape in the future. Awesome animal!

[@ph11p3540]

600 volts but at what amps? It's amps that inflict all the pain and damage

[@DaveElcock]

​@@ph11p3540yup the more volts the less amps, but in water different ball game.

[@GuyWets-zy5yt]

The most dangerous animal is the human. This fish is now prisoner to satisfy an ego!

[@blackcorvus7349]

In german we would say: he is a Vollpfosten! How is it possible that such a person has so much followers?

[@davidcoates7615]

Troll!😂🤣

[@kostapapa1989]

Exactly right !

[@theinsanityplex9372]

@@davidcoates7615 I noticed you called that person a troll, but didn't call them a liar. You knew better.

[@jedpaxton3927]

Stop it boe boe

[@loukhryst.7366]

I had a juvenile size electric eel in the late 80’s with (2) Brazilian Redtail Catfish in a 500 tank that all got along well. The cat fishes got zapped once and never bothered the eel. I ended up giving the cat fishes to the national aquatic center due to their massive sizes.

[@juicygaming1400]

this is insane its so cool to see it swim in clear water, i never realised how active they actually are

[@luzifersohn5010]

im guessing it would appreciate some shelter tho.

[@Reptile_Gecko]

@@luzifersohn5010 they would likely use some wood or rocks, but really unless he has a way to put things in without putting his hands in, he's kind of screwed now unfortunately, some people do use PVC pipes as well, but wood and rocks would be preferred in someone wants a natural setup. Maybe he could create a cave outside of the tank lure the eel to one side with food then drop it in with a rope or something before using something plastic to remove said rope, just to keep the bottom of the tank safe and ofc himself. If he did it externally before adding it would also mean you could silicone it to be extra secure.

[@clintonneuhaus1818]

What an incredible fish! I think you should name him Franklin, for Benjamin Franklin. Or... Tesla would be great.

[@AlCatrraz]

They have A LOT OF ENERGY....

[@M4T1J4P0]

His name should be Sparky.

[@jay_dave8722]

6:13 Him: WHAT HAVE I DONE?! Me: Umm.. You released a fish in a tank?? 😅

[@Tarntulasandmore]

Would probably be a better fit if you did a black water tank considering the natural habitat.

[@mattordiway8631]

Was not expecting a electric eel, thought you would go for a fire eel or even a group of tire track eels. Sparky is my nomination for a name. Super cool fish. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinfenly8598]

Fire eel 😢

[@BoogaBoy-wq3ye]

Or puffer fish 😂

[@MrSlowPaper]

Actually it's a Gold fish bruh

[@mattordiway8631]

@@MrSlowPaper thanks for clearing that up. Was really confused. Could have been a Megladon, but with your keen wit and expert detective skills you figured it out. Thanks so much. You must be very proud of yourself.

[@TheJabbaWookie]

Need to add a lot of pipe work, or equivalent to make it feel secure. Far too open a tank. You understand stress levels. Brave move, I admire it - but meet it’s needs. (Experienced public aquaria manager before you jump on.)

[@goochma]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@michaelm.3210]

OR, put him back in the Amazon--where he or she BELONGS. 😁

[@1insane614]

The fish can also get ligma when it doesn’t have any cover to hide in

[@pleasewoodjasukme5047]

​@@1insane614(bad to the bone riff starts playing)

[@lynnbonica4342]

Eels like caves and/or rock formations to hide in. Makes them feel safe. Are you planning on supplying something like that for it? 😢

[@trolojolo6178]

No!

[@catwhispurrer137]

Electric Eels prefer to bury themselves in the mud or hide in hollowed out logs, not caves or rock formations like saltwater eels.

[@Ricobaca]

Just turn the lights out

[@_.l..Caotica..l._]

I don’t think he will, he just pussy up just trying to get the Fish out of the bag

[@ihitalick607]

Calm down Karen

[@FatedTag]

Awesome! From one fish enthusiast to another. Never the best guy I’d see it. My most exotics were Flowerhorn and Red Devil.❤ Best of luck.🍀

[@jaminhughes7507]

Me: 'Don't worry, Honey. I would never think of getting an electric eel.' Me 20 seconds later: I kinda want one... 😆

[@tookmyhandle2]

This.

[@jjr6929]

You could start smaller to start.....Electric Catfish....kinda cool as well.

[@ItsMinnowSeason]

​@@jjr6929I forgot catfish are related to electric eels-

[@irishmanbd8447]

Should add a piece of drift wood, would look nice and give off tannins for the eel.

[@dougheclipse1717]

He said what have I done, have I gone to far this time? 😂😂😂 I say this to myself daily 😂😂😂

[@teresasparks9194]

Your supposed to put the fish in a bag of water transporting it, then put the bag with the fish in it in the tank so the fish doesn't go into shock. The water in the bag will slowly adjust to the temperature of the tank and then you let the fish out of the bag. It's pretty much a standard when dealing with fish.

[@beararms6945]

It's actually really not a standard but what do I know about y'all here from KZbin University lmao

[@wwpark]

They are also escape artists. Joey is gonna have to up the security

[@garys2149]

This is not that standard of a fish

[@garys2149]

Those gloves wont help, you were lucky.

[@ManuelLuna-zj4gh]

Climating

[@FECtetra1918]

In Brazil we call it ‘poraquê’. It can weight up to 44 pounds.

[@champion20199]

We used to catch them when we were little and eat them 😂

[@waspbr]

I was 90% sure it was an electric eel, but the rubber gloves gave it away. That is a gorgeous fish, I am jealous.

[@kornelsfishtankproductions3610]

I knew it was either arapaima or electric eel

[@squares8657]

@@kornelsfishtankproductions3610arapaima isnt even dangerous 😂

[@evo-yt]

Might be a cool idea, a room with a tank that runs all around the perimeter of the room. The fish would have loads of room to swim around then.

[@Reptile_Gecko]

That could be cool, plus each corner could have a bit of a current to help force a bit of movement so a fish doesn't just sit in the corners all day, but also helps lessen the chance of corners becoming dead zones and helping keep the water nice an aerated and active. As well as working out the fish a bit when they choose to go against the current as some do naturally swim against the current at times.

[@brightlord-ov7cm]

What happens if him and his loved ones gets angry and breaks it while he is in hismroom with that electric eel in the same tank? Not such a grand idea then is it?

[@user-ef7wj7id6z]

I had a electic Catfish and it was very incredible as well.

[@carlwagner4565]

Id say get him in a bigger tank nice buy though but how do you intend on doing waterchanges ect id like to know more about how you take care of him ❤

[@bensiermans1496]

I think "sparky" would be a great name for the eel 😂😂

[@G-BONE]

How about Tesla?...just a thought

[@scfisherman5471]

THOR lol@@G-BONE

[@garypoole1989]

Watt?

[@anonamoss78]

JOEY: The electric eel loves a muddy substrate to hide and feel safe. US: But u gave him a thin layer of sand! JOEY: UWU 👁👄👁

[@seanp9157]

They burrow in sand too you drip.

[@anonamoss78]

@@seanp9157 drip? grow TF up jesus. the sand is not deep enough for it to burrow, Joey even said that u spas*** ret***** pri**

[@wijn_za]

Now this is how an unboxing video must be done. The anticipation was palpable.

[@perkeyser2032]

8,38: "Absolutely stunning." Haha very funny. :)

[@alexthegreat0234]

I wonder what these were called before electricity was discovered. Joey, you gotta get a King of DIY light up sign for him to light up.

[@Nirrrina]

That would be really cool to see.

[@violentcat345]

Hear me out, I know it might be cliche but what about calling the Electric Eel something like Amp? Really looking forward to learning about Electric Eels with you Joey!

[@EazyDuz18]

no

[@sheilaathay2034]

Or Tesla!

[@evolveausevolveaus]

Amp is cool, how about AC/DC ?

[@alexisbrown733]

Wow thx u for sharing very informative

[@kylefarlow5128]

I had one of these for several years. They’re actually very laid back and easy to care for animals. I really regret that I had to give mine up when I went back to college. I’d love to have another one day. He really needs to add tannin to the water to make the fish more comfortable. They don’t like bright light or a lack of cover.

[@benzjamin13]

This was the most over dramatic video from Joey yet…“I’m so scared!” 😂

[@maxb548]

*_”Rubber boots to keep me grounded”_* _takes a knee to transfer eel from bag to tank_

[@Tezr1969]

Rubber is an insulator to separate you from ground... the last thing you want around high voltage is to be grounded...

[@Reptile_Gecko]

@@Tezr1969 yes and no. Rubber separates you from ground meaning in the event something is causing electricity in the ground you'd be safe, but ye with an electric eel in your hands, not a good idea, you'd be giving the electricity nowhere to go.

[@Tezr1969]

@@Reptile_Gecko electricity goes from a positive source to ground by the path of least resistance.

[@adams_1]

Way over the top for this…. It’s like he’s installing high voltage powerlines.

[@henryclarke5363]

@@adams_1 lol

[@Lisapinson]

I love how you show your excitement with the fish you get keep doing what your doing we love it

[@YouTube_This]

I had 2 of these back in 98-99 when I lived in Venezuela. The bigger of the 2 was about the size of this one. I was shocked by the smaller eel and it felt like 110v, but one day I was cleaning the tank and had my arm fully submerged up to my shoulder. I would keep my eye on them, they would mostly sit on the bottom and come up for air once in a while, but I didn't notice the big 1 swim straight up and across and touched my upper arm. I open my eyes and was on the ground about 3ft away from the tank. Not alot of time passed, but I just had no idea how I got on the ground. Be careful with that. They turn pale white sometimes, kinda freaky, something to do with charging or discharging or something.

[@DanishnSonic]

Joey has become the Steve Irwin of the aquarium hobby at this point. He will be the reason why many will love aquatic life. If that happens. Even I'd be scared to work with electric eels.

[@zzospreyzz55]

It’s because of the stingrays, isn’t it…?

[@felixfabro]

Steve Irwin would be appalled by this. Don't defame his name as a wildlife warrior. This is just stupidity and torture.

[@oldshovelhead]

Stunning specimen Joey! You have outdone yourself with this one to be sure!! Also have to say the current state of the gallery is one of the best iterations ever, absolutely love the direction you are going in. Keep up the great work and as always thank you so much for all you do and the hard work put into sharing your journey with us 😁

[@terrydavis1331]

Good luck little buddy💯💪🏽💪🏽

[@demonmyshira]

absolutely love that you got one of these and willingly show it off! So excited to see more of him/her.

[@jamiedobie9665]

Definitely enjoyed the trailer but that fish is to easy to identify but the precautions you took. Excited to watch it grow and the things you find to see if it will power or charge

[@jesuslovesyou1454]

When the eel comes out "What have I done?" 😂😂😂😂 Uhhhh put a whole in a bag and let an eel slide out! I mean did you do something else 😂

[@lakeshiamills1454]

I totally wasn't expecting an electric eel! That is very cool! I vote static for the name I think they'd be really cool for him and I cannot wait to see more videos of him being all extra eely 😅

[@richperez7233]

Electric eels can locate their prey using electroreceptors derived from the lateral line organ in the head. The lateral line itself is mechanosensory, enabling them to sense water movements created by animals nearby. The lateral line canals are beneath the skin, but their position is visible as lines of pits on the head.[38] Electric eels use their high frequency-sensitive tuberous receptors, distributed in patches over the body, for hunting other knifefish.[2]

[@ChristopherLaHaise]

So, story: There was a show called River Monsters, with Jeremy Wade, and he was investigating electric eels. Wound up visiting with an indigenous tribe, and they had a ritual they put their hunters through before going out to hunt electric eels. And... ... they could walk right into the water and PICK THE FISH UP BARE HANDED. The 'shocks' didn't hurt them. At all. He had no idea how that worked, but there you have it - picking up electric eels bare handed. It's nuts.

[@ChristopherLaHaise]

And at the Vancouver aquarium, they have a light bulb attached to the tank, allowing it to light up from time to time to show that yes, it's an ELECTRIC eel.

[@UnleashthePhury]

The trick is not minding

[@bubblenhalf]

i can't wait to see you feeding it!

[@moto50forReal]

very cool fish Joey I"m looking forward to seeing it a lot !

[@MaestroPrep]

You should add a multimeter to the tank to measure its shock voltage!

[@user-te4bm2dv8r]

Him:it's from the Amazon Me: of course it is

[@catrivett1964]

Crazy, I hope you have a really great way of keeping him in the tank. What does it eat?

[@matts5948]

Wow such an awesome addition to the gallery, I have watched so many documentaries on these eels. I thnk you should name it "Static" :)

[@anaemictadpole1516]

You should call it “Watt shall we call it” I say it as I don’t think you’ll be in a rush to vent that thing 😂 Great to see you getting exotic fish and enjoying our hobby!

[@antwainastin6574]

He was all nervous turning red like hell taking it out da box had me laughing like hell

[@corkiejean1995]

My uncle had 3 tanks … after many missing fish after many months, he found out his Moray Eel was visiting the other tanks. LOL LOL

[@susanscovill6817]

I’d set up a lightbulb and see how often he offloads a charge. I’d also install a lid. They do leave the water to seek out larger bodies of water. Cheers from Vancouver eh!

[@Anamnesis-Apotheosis89]

Awesome find, I hope it pulls through and gets bak to full health, better with you than at a farm.

[@romainhuart9959]

It's super nice fresh water fish, and he seems to enjoy the set, especially since being fished beforehand. Yeh its very rare to see too.

[@tamirchen5070]

This is perfect !!!!!!! Amazing fish good luck ❤❤❤ thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@DanielGonzalez-xu9bp]

Idk why I feel I remember a documentary where they tend to jump out at or onto whatever is reaching it or getting to close. Yet it’s a desk tank. And your going to have your legs that close and definitely moving.

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

I thought eels were technically in a genus of they're own. They aren't proper fish and not amphibians. He really looked relieved to be out of the bag and in the tank. Adorable. I'm stoked for you. This is going to be very interesting.

[@acidbyt.30]

Electric eels actually belong to the "knifefish" category rather than Actual "eels" Same as "spiny eels" Who are called eels purely due to their appearance

[@stephenleblanc4677]

The rubber shoes DON'T ground you. They insulate you from the ground, which is what you want because a current /mostly/ can't flow through you and kill you if there is no path through you to ground. Very cool... thanks for showing us.

[@sarahhouston6560]

Lovely enclosure😊he's kinda cute❤

[@vullerseris5372]

DUDE!!! YOU GOT AN ELECTRIC EEL MAN !!! I HEAR HAVING ONE OF THOSE CAN GIVE YOU QUITE A BUZZ ⚡

[@hannakierstead289]

this video is so dramatic and suspenseful then he comes out of the bag and is the CUTEST THING IVE EVER SEEN 😂😍

[@georgeazzopardi9881]

I never knew such a fish like this exist man well done

[@GRACE4LYFE]

Wait what u never heard electric eel

[@scottcousins4464]

Me and my 7 year old daughter Amirah have watched your video and are amazed you’ve gone through great lengths to get this beautiful eel and created a home for him. Great stuff! 🤩

[@travissmith7073]

Let’s get a update.. I feel he’s probably not doing to well because of the stress and need a lot more in there 😊

[@aaronspillers8344]

Rubber gloves? Electric eel. Awesome sauce!

[@BigMacOrange]

I remember seeing the electric eels at Boston aquarium. Also the sea horses.😊

[@jacobschuette254]

“I just so happen to have a spare 180 gallon tank” 😂😂

[@girlie294girlie]

An electric eel. Called Temblor (tremor) on the Colombian Plains.

[@Skyguy562]

I think the name Ohm would be cool but looking forward to updates no matter what you end up calling him

[@SuperMagnum2011]

Love “Sparky”. Very interesting thank you . 🇬🇧

[@_Doobz10]

1:42 it’s the “candid” reaction for a thumbnail for me

[@ecnal1961]

glad to see that depriving a wild animal of its freedom for your own gratification has made you happy.

[@robertforrest7956]

I'm sure you'll get quite a charge out of keeping this fish. 😂⚡ Now hook up a voltage meter to the tank.... 💡 Invest in some long plastic tongs in case you ever need to go in after something. 😏 The only thing cooler you could have put in there would be Ice...🤣

[@JupitertheGiant]

The most dangerous fish in the world! Eel: "hehe bubbles :)"

[@patrickwendling6759]

Thank you for your knowledge and videos USA 🇺🇸

[@evaczarnojanczyk1432]

Call it Voltron!

[@p3anuts]

I was shocked was when you showed us your new fish Taserface.

[@Crybaby-Media]

Awesome name. That’s perfect

[@rainlori]

"You're going to need a bigger tank." (With apologies to "Jaws".)

[@timcorley2459]

He is going to out grow that tank in no time! Good luck moving it! lol

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

Make sure you secure the cover completely as you would a fire eel or other fish that can easily accidentally escape any open tank while exploring or looking for food or better habitat. Good luck!

[@antexa5]

You can name it Heron, from the Greek scientist and philosopher that invented electricity!❤

[@Anvil-wg2je]

Good luck with changing the water in that tank.

[@livora204]

I like all the "electric-type" name suggestions like Sparky, Amp, or Voltaire... But to me, he just looks like Neil. Neil the eel.

[@bonnyrose14]

I vote for this!😂

[@livora204]

@@bonnyrose14 ❤️

[@haylowalker1252]

I caught this fish for you and got a number of warning shocks!

[@sydus81599]

Like a freaking boss

[@Mamafish68]

Holy shitskies!!

[@Gnolomweb]

2:39 Rubber DOES NOT ground you (that's how you GET shocked.) ... Rubber insulates you from BEING grounded. (this is why you ground an electric fence with a 3ft+ deep conductor, like copper)(3ft+ b/c the moisture in the ground is what "grounds" you.)

[@seanp9157]

You dont wear the gloves to ground yourself dude. It's to insulate you from the eels electricity. Not mention a person using themselves to ground electricity, means it passes THROUGH YOU, ie) electrocution, and cankill you. Dont make things up to sound intelligent, it does quite the opposite.

[@pawelmatus]

Call him Zap, Joseph.

[@jackdougherty139]

Remember seeing one of these at marineland when we were kids that was in the 70's. My name suggestion is Voltaire!

[@Funkiotologist]

I’m so happy with the care you have always provided these magnificent creatures. Watching your channel grow through the years has been a wonderful success story and it’s due to how much love you exert for this hobby. Your enthusiasm and strive for pristine care is undeniable and has helped me become a better fish keeper along the way. Thank you for what you do King!! 🙏🙏💪

[@brooklynjoe1370]

Electric Eel?

[@skcusefil666]

think so since he was wearing rubber gloves

[@lupo10]

Yeah for sure!

[@sanu3536]

Yes....

[@sherw7635]

I think so.

[@maryoliver5173]

Eelon

[@kimtimms614]

Beautiful fish ❤️‍🔥

[@fspipe10]

"What have I done!" Lmfao!!!

[@passionpainlovex]

Love the Eel I've myself worked with Electric Eels and I've also confided in experts and and you can definitely tank mate them with small fish preferably school fish with speed like barbs or varieties of tetras

[@mightycloud8991]

Eel for sure

[@mishaladara]

That is a really beautiful fish

[@WallStreet06]

Those damn things kill me every time I go down the Amazon Trail. So cool. Eels are so dope. Morays are some of my favorite fish to swim with. So intelligent, inquisitive, and just mesmerizing. These things are fascinating.

[@vincenthughes5795]

What a "lucky" eel to be in the wild and then gets captured, put in a small glass box (width smaller than his body), eat dead shrimp "for now" and then switch to fabricated pallets. Dream life. Imagine an alien captures the author and doing the same to him.

[@efemitchellamrohore4156]

😂😂😂😂

[@stolenrelic]

and never be able to communicate with another member of your species ever again

[@kcoop6888]

Electric eel?