Top 10 Fish That EVERYONE Should Keep At Least Once

[@keithduwe2647]

I don’t know who came up with the idea to team you guys up together absolutely brilliant.

[@barbarastrohmenger6123]

Totally agree!! Jason is so Knowledgeable it's amazing.

[@TheTankTalkPodcast]

That would be me (John). I’m a genius!!

[@keithduwe2647]

@@TheTankTalkPodcast lol 😂

[@kerryseabrook2438]

I agree! GREAT VIDEO! Do more of these! You two are awesome!

[@kiranamin4110]

If Fishes Stock footage added would be great , Major people haven't seen fish as you described

[@lukemn5079]

I think those of us who have been in the hobby for a long time forget about the "beginner" fish. One of the best things I've done is to set up some aquariums with live bearers or easy cichlids. It lets me just enjoy the aquarium instead of going from 1 tank emergency to another.

[@Craig-777]

My two favorite bald and bearded fish keepers🎉

[@glassnyc1176]

Please, never stop doing these, it helps me get through the first hour of my job so easily 😂

[@moffitdrew]

Preach

[@Raf1210]

lmao! I totally do the same thing!

[@danm8004]

I actually have to work at work

[@glassnyc1176]

@@danm8004 I do work, but as I’m working I’m listening to the podcast through my AirPods 🤨

[@ubrosso]

Hahaha same here!

[@dmitrimikrioukov5935]

My list: 1. Paradise fish 2. White cloud mountain minnow 3. Odessa barb 4. Goldfish

[@dixsigns1717]

I am getting a tank up and running after 25 years without an active aquarium because I want angels 1 more time before I die. 71 now with some health issues. The thing I miss the most is how relaxing having an in-house aquarium is.

[@keithduwe2647]

Go for it friend !!!!!

[@jenniferanderson4193]

You are awesome! I think that's great! Jus sayin

[@JaymePaladino]

My mom started again at your age and that's what got me into it. She did just fine. Ask for help if you need it. It's not unusual to need a hand at any age in this hobby. Enjoy it.

[@dixsigns1717]

@@JaymePaladino thank you for sharing this, it encourage me to keep learning.

[@ChihuahuaPorter]

2/3 of my favourite KZbin fishttubers. Love it. Great podcast to water change to.

[@TheTankTalkPodcast]

Don’t leave us in suspense! Who’s the third?

[@ChihuahuaPorter]

@@TheTankTalkPodcast Cory from aquarium coop of course! He would be a good special guest.

[@quansingleton9097]

​@@ChihuahuaPorter right 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Gaylarenee]

I love Cory Cats. They are just so freaking active and flat out adorable.

[@FreshandSaltyFishLady]

Thanks for another wonderful installment. I would add gourami to the list. There is a gourami for every size aquarium. Love them.

[@NinniAquariums]

I love gouramis, but have never kept them! I think that the pearl gourami might be too big for my aquariums? Don't know if it's best to have a pair or a small group and what size of an aquarium for them, because everyone seem to have different opinions... Then I also love the sparkling gourami, but that one seems so sensitive that there's always some kind of health issue? And the same about the chocolate one? We do have some red/orange thick lipped gouramis in the store where I work, and I like them, but don't know much about them compared to the others.

[@CalebRivera-xp6hg]

I saw a honey gouramis at my lps and have been wanting one ever since.

[@benhopwood5321]

My list 1) orange finned blue spotted hill trout (Barilius bakeri) - a fantastic shoaling fish with beautiful colours and very active 2) black neon tetra - as they are very hardy and great shoaling fish, 3) clown pleco - as they stay small, great algae eaters and a great looking fish 4) platy - these have some amazing colours, very hardy and breed very well 5) clown loach - puppy dogs of the fish world, great colours and scare the crap out of you because you think they are dead but they are just asleep at a funny angle 6) honey gourami - peaceful and just a stunning fish 7) pearl gourami - again just a stunning fish with its mixed colouration 8) leopard/zebra/giant/pearl danio - you can really get their patterns popping if you treat them right, they are fun to watch and so easy to look after 9) tiger barbs (all variants including ruby) - they have some great colours, always active and can keep you watching all day! 10) Ruby shark - such an intriguing fish, great colouration, very active and always looks busy and easy to look after.

[@KarynJacobson]

My top ten fish to keep10 Neon tetras,9 Cardinal Tetras RummyNose tetras, 7Angel fish 6 Dalmatian Mollies,5 Platties,4Gromies 3 Firemouth Cichlids 2Swordtails 1 Guppies/Buens Aires Tetras🐠🐠🐠🐠

[@chasenchikn321]

Gentlemen, you 2 guys doing a podcast together is like being a part of the AVENGERS❗️❗️❗️ (BEARD GANG❕️)

[@TheTankTalkPodcast]

Glad you are here!

[@tyretro22]

Unmatched collaboration from two of the best channels on KZbin for fish keeping. Immediate subscribed.

[@laattardo]

Happy Monday, my guys! I'm watching this on my TV while cleaning today.

[@Jeswald1]

My only #1is not a fish, but would be a neocardinia shrimp tank. I adore their antics, and they will breed like crazy. Posted before listening!

[@NinniAquariums]

Totally agree!

[@robertwayman7974]

Yesterday I just started my first Pea Puffer 10 gallon, 2 Puffers and lots of live plants in pink sand.

[@Idkseemskindafishy]

I’m loving this podcast! Can’t wait to see what other topics we get into

[@DGGuaglianone]

John’s story of moving hundreds of fish, hundreds of miles cross country to their new home, is honestly a better story he lost one tiny little Rummy Nose Tetra than not losing any at all. I can’t imagine the stress of that move

[@kencox9956]

This was one of my favorite videos/ podcast to listen to.

[@rockyandmiles9889]

One of my all time favorite fish is not that colorful or exciting, but one of the cutest most gentle cichlids; the keyhole cichlid ❤ I had them in the 90’s and I am hoping to get them again someday 😊

[@huntress_mama_3]

Absolutely loving these podcasts guys! So much useful information and always entertaining. Thank y'all!

[@Whips_World]

What a fun conversation. I really enjoyed that. I didn't even double tap to skip through the non-cichlid talk. You know I'm enjoying myself when that happens. Had you busted out shrimp and/or snails as a "must try once" species, you might have lost me, but you didn't! 😂

[@charitydurkee2840]

For me, the surprise fish that I love and feel like people should keep is a freshwater eel- I have a zig-zag eel and he is so interesting and interactive. It was such a crazy choice for me, but so worth it, and has really renewed my love of the aquarium hobby.

[@wendihamlett105]

I had an Endler go psycho you never know who will have a screw loose! This fish was a terror! True story and will never get Endlers again!

[@pattykake7195]

My endless are great..they line up against the glass and stare at me for food..they are pretty smart…🫶

[@agnediciuniene9861]

​@@pattykake7195 I try to sneak up on them to watch their natural behavior. If they hear or see me, they are just lined up watching me as I watch them. 😅

[@pattykake7195]

@@agnediciuniene9861 Clever little fishies…😄

[@billypilgrim5329]

1: Panda Garra 2: Hillstream Loach 3: Electric Blue Acara 4: Severum 5: Honduran Red Point 6: Clown Loach 7:Rainbow Cichlid 8: Chocolate Cichlid 9:Cory Cats 10: Blue Eyed Cichlid (Spilirus)

[@knyghtryder3599]

1) Epiplatys Dagheti Daggeti 2) Rosy Barb 3) Orange Chromide 4) Bleeding Heart Tetra 5) Javanese Rice Fish 6) Rainbowfish 7) Red Shiner

[@TheSalient1]

Really enjoy the new podcast keep it coming

[@WolvesThaHuntard_64]

5. Cherry shrimp 4. Cory cats 3. Killifish 2. Black neon/stripe tetra(my favorite tetra!) 1. Plecos!(My favorite and best fish on the planet. Especially blue phantoms 😉) Man this is my fave podcast. You guys work so well together. Please dont ever stop! 😂

[@forteanfish]

Before watching, I actually made a video of my top 5 favorites. But mine are 5. BN Pleco 4. Peacock Gudgeon 3. Apistogrammas 2. Rainbowfish 1. Bettas

[@forteanfish]

Glad to see my listed matched up a bit! Love peacock gudgeon! They are super interactive and intelligent!

[@joeprovenzano4362]

1. Pair of BN plecos. Experience the joy of helping create new life. 2. Cardinal Tetras 3. Bichir 4. Guppies 5. Oscars

[@Brett7777]

Yes . I have had lots. They look nice in a 4 foot tank and they get huge. Especially the black angels.

[@JessMcCrossan]

You two look like long lost brothers! So glad to see the collab!

[@mikerosenzweig]

My list 1. Paradise fish - my first bubble nest builder. 2. Angelfish 3. Electric Blue Acara (prepare for breeding!) 4. Group of Rummynose tetras 5. Group of Galaxy Pearl danios 6. Groups of Corydoras 7. Group 6+ clown loaches with proper care. 8. Oscars ONLY with proper care 9. African rift lake reef tank. Choose which lake. 10. Live-bearers. 11. Bonus: Shrimp

[@captainrex2229]

I’m favorite fish I’ve kept are 1 killifish gardneri 2 swordtails 3 angelfish 4 betta fish 5 rubber lip pleco.

[@oscardean6351]

My top 6 fish to keep 1 Oscar 2 Tire track/fire eel 3 snake head 4 Black shark 5 Red shoulder, severam 6 The Bichirs I could easily have given five completely different fish 10 times over😂 Honourable mentions, clown Loach,Arrawana of any kind :)

[@FishEZ]

I haven't watched the podcast, but will post my recommendations here in the comments just to post them prior to watching as instructed. I am biased of course, based on my personal experiences. But here it goes, broke down into categories: All fishkeepers should keep at some point in their journey keep the following for a real rounded experience: For Cichlids: 1. Dwarf - German Blue Rams (a bit challenging to keep alive, but worth the beauty) or substitute with Kribensis 2. South/Central American - Thorichthys (recommend aureus or maculipinnis) for smaller but sheer beauty 3. African - Shellies or any of the smaller mouth brooding African Cichlids, to see this in real life is amazing. For Oddballs: 4. Any of the bichirs - for a very stimulating and mind-boggling experience For Tetras: 5. Cardinals, neons - in large group only, it will dazzle. For Danios: 6. Choprae for amazing colors but Pearl / Giant / Zebra could suffice For Plecos: 7. Ancistrus Bushy Nose (everyone should experience, I recommend long-finned too) For Catfish: 8. Pictus or Dwarf Petricola (Lucipinnis) For Barbs: 9. Tiger barbs for the sheer fun but can be rough (substitute Black Rosy or Hexazona for peaceful) 10. Any Dawkinsia, these get beautiful as they age, recommend Black Spot for cheaper or gorgeous Mascara.

[@lukemn5079]

If it's legal in your area I would recommend people keep something native north american. So cool to see the fish that are swimming in our lakes and rivers in their full glory.

[@guyashby2269]

Perfect way to start my Mondays!!

[@plushpossum]

Dojo Loaches! You can hand feed them, they make noises when they eat from the top of the water, and they poop ghosts!!!👻👻👻 They are easy keepers that don’t even need a heater. However, they can get pretty large. 😊

[@peanut2343]

Yes, mine is almost 12”

[@plushpossum]

@@peanut2343 😳12”?!? WOW!!!😮

[@peanut2343]

I wish I could add a picture…don’t know how

[@happyelephant4774]

Absolutely love listening to you two!!!! I'm learning so much from your videos!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm of the fish hobby!

[@bill9845]

non annual killifish celestial pearl danio rams( ramirezi, not bolivians) angels congo tetras australian or new guinea rainbows synadontis petricola shell dwellers cardinal tetras plecos( the smaller ones like bristlenose) and a couple of non fishy ones neocardia shrimp snails

[@terrymartins2552]

Really enjoyed the talk, very interesting and informative.

[@NinniAquariums]

My list, with just 5 fish, before this video, no particular order: Some Pseudomugil-rainbowfish (I have the luminatus, love them, but there are many others as well). Some Melanotaenia-rainbow. Ram cichlid. Phantom tetras. Some of the small rasboras. Then, I think that everyone should try neocaridina shrimps at some point! They're fantastic. And then of course there are a lot of fish that I really want to learn more about, but I can't put them on a list like this because I have no experience of them (yet).

[@sparrowsfish]

Best way to start the week!

[@Cecil-hotel]

I have one angelfish in 55 community tank . I would love to get another but I’m afraid to.

[@zachupton9480]

The vibe of this chat is so cool, so imformative and great fun ❤

[@joeprovenzano4362]

I’m an idiot. I actually started googling it. Thinking it may be some version. Not expecting that from Jason lol. Got me once

[@Raf1210]

I cannot believe your first fish is platnum angel, got one last weekend, a little 1 inch baby platnum, because I absolutely adore them, and it died! 6 hrs later! for now I am writing them off, it broke my heart!!!!!

[@marcusescobedo168]

I always get confused with these guys with their older videos this just blew my mind 🤯

[@ashenwalls3558]

I'm a sucker for Bettas. I picked up my only current one and first baby a couple days ago, and when we picked him up I saw a beautiful green girl that's living rent free in my head. I wish I had room for two tanks!

[@robertwayman7974]

I have 5 sail fin Mollies in my saltwater tank, and I have one baby that survived from my Trigger fish.

[@audrameyer9558]

I think Angel fish are so pretty, but have never kept them. I think people should give Kirbensis a try. Both the males and females are beautiful and they are fantastic parents. Its so fun to watch. Electric Blue Acara are another thats similar. So pretty and watching the fry rearing is amazing.

[@davidhatton8109]

Yeah baby, them subscriber numbers are starting to climb We will see a million soon 🤞 Is it too soon to say been a subscriber since day one? 🤔 😂

[@TheTankTalkPodcast]

Nope - you're old school!

[@larshougaard6792]

My list for fish you should have at least once is: 1 White Cloud Mountain Minnow 2 Corydoras 3 Dwarf Gourami 4 Kuhli Loach 5 Rainbow fish (Boesemani) But I also agree with both of your lists as well....Man would I like that...🐳😄😄

[@justinherbert8942]

Love your podcast guys great discussion love your lists few missing from my list but close enough

[@lynnseiber9216]

Great podcast. Jason must have simply forgotten to mention Joanna’s favorite and one of mine……. The Green Neon. Big or little school of color!!!

[@lynnseiber9216]

And John, please forgive Jason for using the ****A**** word when he mentioned escargot shell purchases. Jason, that is a trigger word for poor John. Just sayin……

[@TheTankTalkPodcast]

I didn't forget : -)

[@JKFishKeeping]

Thrilled that rummynose tetras made the list. My all time favorite community fish.

[@steviesfishandplants]

So good ❤

[@SCPWp-04]

My list of fish 1 corydoras 2 golden rams 3 electric blue acaras 4 yellow labs 5 fresh water shrimp

[@donnauk2493]

Everyone should try a bonny pleco not the big ones unless you can accommodate one but a one a bit different to your standard bristle nose or rubber nose that's my next adventure a pretty pleco for my 100g I'm setting up 😊

[@matthewwest9645]

Great show thank you. Jason do you think fish keepers play a role in fish conservation? Id like to use my fish keeping powers to maybe give something back.

[@heaven7360]

Love your podcast! Would have liked to see some pictures as you spoke of certain fish

[@robertjohnston25]

My must have is the Clown Loach. By far my favorite fish. If they out grow your tank just give them to me 😜

[@kathrynthomas6390]

Neocaridina! Live bearers Snails I'm a nano person, so CPD's, bettas and zebra danios are high on my list. I also really want a goldfish pond, and a shell-dweller tank!

[@Laura-ed5kf]

You said neos! I agree! I LOVE my shrimp, but they’re out-of-control breeding, like water-bunnies!!

[@kevkev9635]

Odessa barb, red head tapajo, blue eyed forktail furcata, sterbai corys, mystery snail, otocinclus

[@hellrazor2050]

would add Apisto,s and Kribs good little centre piece for a community tank. They don't get massive not overly aggressive and colour up nicely if you are keeping your tank mint

[@linzynason7000]

I love bettas, I can’t go without having at least one betta. I love the colors and personality.

[@nathans5782]

Loved the hot dog story!! My grandma used to drive to Costco and get 2 hot dogs. One for her and one for her dog ❤

[@kzookid2051]

I love croaking gouramies. Along with the croaking, they're beautiful little fish with a wonderful, curious personality.

[@cherellzandell]

Oh yeah! It's ya boy Jason coming at ya with the beetas!

[@Doktracy]

I love angels! Had a 150g with angels and cardinals back in the 80s. Really miss them.

[@sharlotteadams3367]

Top 5 Small- Guppies Betta Shell Dwellers Harlequin Rasbora Platys Top 5 Medium to Large Angelfish Severums (Red Spotted Gold is my favorite) Geophagus (Seveni is one of my favorites) Electric Blue Acara African Leaffish Top 5 Bottom Dwellers Bristlenose Pleco Corydoras Dwarf Chain Loach Panda Garra Kuhli Loach

[@zeuslea1]

My brother-in-law in Morganton, NC breeds some beautiful Angel fish.

[@kerryseabrook2438]

You two are Brilliant together!

[@drewsta005]

Great lists! I have or have had several of those fish on the list. I would say a fish I would add that I love is the Forktail Blue eye Rainbow fish! (Pseudomugil furcatus) The bright yellow color and awesome finnage is just super cool. Everyone should try one out.

[@lemonlizard1]

As per your recommendation I got some platinum angels & rummynose tetras. I've only had them for a few days but already fallen in love with the combo. Thanks!

[@reginaphalanges7331]

Love this Podcast ❤❤

[@waynetevault1874]

I should be picking up some peacock gudgen with in a week 2 excited about getting them

[@pyleaquatics]

Nice list. But I think there is an entire group that is often overlooked that should really be on this list. That is killifish. There are so many different types that you couldn't possibly ever get board with them. Many can live as long as other small fish their size. So give them a try, I think you might just fall in love with them.

[@Kyle2303]

Guppies, corydoras, angelfish, rams, kribensis, danios, Congo tetras, bettas, dwarf gouramis, tiger barbs

[@daviddenkers2772]

I love Rummy Nose, gone through dozens, some fish always wants to eat them, fish you would not expect

[@michelledecorte8536]

Corydoras, Guppies, Shrimp, Otto's and Least killifish

[@chadnasty8389]

Just got into fish keeping and just found out my two favorite creators have a podcast…

[@TheTankTalkPodcast]

Thanks for being here!

[@curtiscrump7153]

Nice list. My dream is to have 125 Oscar tank. I have seen a bed you glue to the bottom to stop the interior decorators from moving them. One fish I have never had it goldfish. I want to set up a large tank for them. I tried telling my wife that buying tanks stops my car buying habit but it didn't work out so well.

[@thomaskipper9933]

it was a great idea to start this channel! 🥰

[@blakerobinson242]

Apistogrammas, Congo Tetras, Mbuna Cichlids and Bristlenose Plecos are in my top along with Corydoras

[@dylanneff]

My list: a livebearer, a shell dweller, a puffer, a dwarf cichlid, and a pearl gourami!

[@joeprovenzano4362]

Do you suggest a 55 for angels because of height or footprint

[@Brett7777]

Yes. They get huge.

[@boywonda1887]

neon tetra , cory , danio , betta, shrimp (not a fish lol)

[@Raf1210]

Jason, will peacock gudgeons eat baby shrimp? I'm assuming yes, if they can eat their own babies...

[@tedriggs1513]

5) Oscars 4) South American cichlids 3) African cichlids 2) Discus 1) flagtail prochilodus

[@sewerrat7612]

Picks for personality would be dojo loaches, bettas, and Oscar's. Intresting behavior rosy reds breed similar to chiclids decent size, low bioload for size and active. For looks fancy goldfish or angels find them boring but look good from across the room.

[@robertwayman7974]

Question four your show, Is liquid CO2 carbon dioxide and/or CO2 tablets good or harmful to the fish vs. plants ?

[@TheTankTalkPodcast]

They can be harmful to fish and some plants!

[@sum1liteamatch]

Hey I'm a little late to the party on this one but I have to say the gourami needs a place on the list. All of them have so much personality they are just so much fun

[@wendihamlett105]

Pea Puffers, Severums, Multis, Goyder River Rainbows, and Goldfish!

[@spoiledsushi7400]

Love the peacock gudgeon!

[@danjensen7477]

Downloaded a bunch of podcasts for a long trip. I listened to two of yours before I got to Joe Rogan! Great podcast, great list. I've kept 7/10 and currently have 5/10, and they are all keepers! My list would be similar, but I'd have to add another African Cichlid, the Krib. Peaceful, don't need a huge tank, and go well with many tetras and rasboras. And the last two tanks I will give up if I downsize are an Angel/Rummynose/Molly/Cory tank and my mbuna tank. I'll give up my reef before I give up those!

[@TheTankTalkPodcast]

Woohoo!

[@geekroomlife5850]

Ok Spotify as I do WC to these. But I stopped and want to congratulate for saying Angels need 55. So tired of the 29 BS. I have my 6Lx 2Wx 3T ( planted stump tank) for Angels and yes they get tall. So happy a 55 got recommended

[@Fishhippie39]

Oscars,geophagus sventi,dojo louche,angel fish,German blue rams

[@scottdennison5727]

I was maybe 5-8 years old. I had a 55 with an Oscar and a common pleco. That was the early 90s in Southern Indiana. I saw a TON of Oscars in 55s. I have a 55 now, but know better than to put an Oscar in it.