Top 10 TITANS In Freshwater Aquariums!

[@KGTropicals]

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[@vickieaspinwall347]

Hahahaha! Love your Oscar comments! 😂😂😂

[@markmalherbe3639]

What size tank would I need if I wanted to get an arowana, 2 oscars and maybe 2 or 3 blood parrots. Maybe add in a pleco?

[@jacobwrenn7017]

Hey I just got a new 55 gallon tank and I was wondering what I should put in it.I want to breed fish so I can sell them to get more tanks.

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Clown knife looks amazing. I just google a picture it is 4-5 feet long. That's a proper tank buster lol

[@camthejackdempsey2644]

What about sturgeon or Chanel catfish or alligator gar or peacock bass or tarpon or a goonch catfish or a walago catfish or Phoenix barbs or bumblebee jelly catfish

[@johnpaulingress6012]

When you started swearing at people who don't like Oscar's I almost choked and spit out my coffee. Good stuff.

[@KGTropicals]

😎😎

[@corydorkaquariums9539]

Same

[@anthonyjimenez8180]

Some people can handle personality lol some can't!

[@nickcampbell7198]

Yeah that was pretty funny 😄.

[@benndouver8827]

just take my subscription

[@dylanlarsen6220]

The Oscar bit has me dying 😂

[@sleepygothboy]

I can't put my feet in my pond anymore because my Oscar's will break them 😅❤

[@mau5lover2000]

Lol well if you ever want John to beat someone up just tell him hey that guy thinks your Oscar's are lame and he will set them straight lol.

[@KGTropicals]

Lol, talk bad about Oscars around me and I will bring the wrath of Thanos upon your soul!

[@jennifermartin4415]

Thanos is on Prime time Aquatics

[@corydorkaquariums9539]

What is this comment section😂😂

[@christiantoledo7983]

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[@dismalfist]

@@KGTropicals Lol I LEGIT don't like oscars I am so sorry! I just can't see the appeal at all. It's kinda big, kinda goofy-looking, once you're seen it for ten seconds you've seen everything. I do like bettas though, can I still stay? If I'm good? I don't even know why I commented I must be part of the problem. I'll be sure to f**k myself on the way out I am sorry. :(

[@hunterhill1186]

“ I’m going to try and control myself this time” **** ** ******* *** * *** ********* * * ******

[@SRTDemon170]

Some goldfish/Koi’s and the common Plecostomus can get pretty big.

[@nathancarter2856]

I’ve got a 2ft long pushing 5 pound common pleco in my 750 gallon backyard pond.I bought her at 20 inches 3 months ago from a pet shop in a tiny tank and she hasn’t slowed growing since.

[@CookedOnions]

@@nathancarter2856 That's so awesome, I love plecos so much.

[@rigs9801]

I dunno if you're on a green screen or it's just good lighting, but props to whoever does either your chroma-key or your lighting - this either has some of the best key work I've seen or some of the best separation from background I've ever seen and I honestly can't tell which.

[@rat_dragon]

I once rescued two baby Iridescent Sharks from a neglect case where they were shoved in a tiny 10 gallon that looked as if it had never seen a water change in its lifetime. Well, as soon as I took these babies home, I decided to do the research. THIS is when I found out that they could reach a whopping 4 feet long! As soon as they were healthy enough to be rehomed, I immediately put them onto CL, stating that "you must have at least 250 gallons per fish" (because that's apparently how many gallons one of them needs, if I remember correctly). Not too long later, and someone contacted me saying how they were setting up a new 500 gallon heated pond (we live in Colorado where it's cold, so as I always say, "heated is needed"), saying how they've been cycling it for two weeks and wanted to keep a couple of large monster fish! I told them how they could probably only keep these fish in the pond. They seemed fine with that! So, long story short, I did rescue two youngsters from a very neglectful home, but with the right care, they grew up to be stunning (and absolutely ginormous) hand-feeding gentle giants! 😄

[@sigrids2537]

You should really show the "before" (when they are small) and then the adult size in these videos. It will have a more of an impact because most people, like me, have only seen the cute little young ones in stores

[@charlesross9260]

Show the "before" then show a clip from Ohio Fish Rescue for the "after".

[@drkilljoyz9524]

John, you so should have ended the video with the oscar. I died laughing. Just caught me off guard at 1st then I just lost it. My kids were just giving me a look bc all they herd was me laughing and beep beep beep beep. Keep up the great work you guys do.

[@shaanalishaan7422]

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[@shaanalishaan7422]

oops just an accident

[@DrossRotzank]

Thank you so much for this video. It's great and enlightening

[@davidcabreonmunoz6258]

No sabia que a usted le interesaba los menesteres de la acuariofilia Señor Revilla.

[@baldthecodest3295]

@@davidcabreonmunoz6258 no has visto a Mussolini? Dross tiene un pez Oscar xd

[@JP-lj2lq]

Dross escribio. Mussolini mirando fijamente. Saludos de PR Dross, tengo dos Oscars; Bloop (adivine de donde lo saque???) y Kaiju!!

[@Acrathor2]

I think you should probably do a top 10 Jumpers, the other day i wake up, turn on the light and one of my neon tetra jump out of the tank, i was shocked.... i rescue him and now he is fine but scare the s out of me haha.

[@ScottMclaughlinJ]

Great video and thanks for the mention John. It’s an honor!

[@chickennuggetpaw1017]

I’ve always thought it would be cool to have a huge fish tank like in Bass Pro Shop.

[@limesandkiwiable]

You should make a video about the lungfish in aquariums. I got mine a year ago now he's longer than my arm

[@EnragedTofu]

Immediate “Like” for Thanos photo edit thumbnail.

[@mat5726]

14min 38 seconds was the most balanced and thoughtful critique ever :) :):):) seriously i laughed out loud at that, what a brilliant rant !!

[@PlecsExotics3]

The fishes that I own in this list: 1. Arowana (silver) 2. Giant Gourami (black) 3. Iredescent Shark (black) 4. Pacu (red-bellied)

[@thewrittenmandy6635]

I literally told my husband YESTERDAY that I wished you guys would do a video with iridescent sharks and now here it is! Also I definitely want an Oscar, I used to have one and I LOVED him!

[@markhunter2244]

Awesome fish, think Oscar’s are as big as I’ll go though (when I get a tank big enough) 🤓

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Me too...😁 Someday.. not only do I have to wait till I get a bigger tank, I'll probably have to get a bigger room 😁

[@crosssoul3434]

I bought some Oscars with a 75 gallon tank and instantly bought a 120 gallon tank because one of the Oscars didn't swim much.

[@markhunter2244]

Mary Paige Flynn. Sounds like you’ll building an extension to your house soon 🤓

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

@@markhunter2244 I was out of the hobby a long time before KZbin.... Now with all this I get to learn from in this amazing community.... the possibilities are endless 🤣🤣

[@codylargeteau7658]

You can get 75 fairly cheap and you can still use a hob filter, plenty big enough for 2 oscars and I highly recommend it, I have big cats other cichlids and some schooling fish the Oscar's are by far my favorite fish I keep

[@susanosman3643]

Hi John, I just watched your video- 10 Titan fish-- I was so excited to see some of my favorites. I haven't had fish for some time due to " life's upsets". Bit I wanted to share with you my 3 ultimate fish that I did have years ago in my 125 gal tank. #1- Arrowana, I had a silver one that started out at about 1 1/2 inches and got about 11inches. #2- Clown Knife- I purchased 2 about 2" and 2 1/2" , they were also in the 125 gal and grew to be approx. 8 + 10" , until "the divorce". That was when my fishkeeping ended, with a big fight in court over them and the 125 gal tank. Very sad. Anyway, my #3 favorite is Clown Loaches-- how can anyone NOT love these cute little guys? A friend of ours had 1 that was close to 12". 😲 What a fish! Thank you for letting me relive a happy time in my life, and for helping me to get back into fish keeping with your videos. Merry Christmas to you and Lisa. And thank you both.

[@davelindgren5245]

I had a giant gourami for years named George. When I walked around my office he would follow me. Kept him in a 300 gallon tank. Got out of the hobby 5 years ago but retired now so thinking about getting back into it. I gave it to the local university, he is enjoying his new home.

[@michaelferguson2364]

Love the Thanos reference! You both do such a great job with your videos. Very educational!

[@KGTropicals]

Thanks so much!

[@albireoish]

I'm surprised the aligator gar was not included in the list as it gets over 10 feet long too, and commonly purchased through online vendors.

[@canadiangemini3335]

I watched this video purposely to hear what you had to say about the iridescent shark. Over 10 years ago I was that person you described in this video. I purchased a fish, on a spur of a moment, because I thought he was cute. I did ask how big he will get and was told he would do fine in my 150-gallon aquarium and that I could even get two. So I convincingly bought two iridescent catfish. One was black with grey and the other was albino. Before year-end, the albino iridescent, which we called Moby, killed all the other fish in our aquarium. The only person I was mad at was myself for not doing my homework. Moby lived with us for 2 years and a 150 gallon tank was way too small. They deserve to be on the list of "Titans".

[@vivienleigh4640]

I'm about to start all over with cichlids (son moved out etc) and when you talked about Oscars I couldn't agree more. They're fantastic, funny and such personalities. I remember when I first got them and one of them got so scared that he dug through the substrate (and when I say "dug", think Garden Tiller on speed) and hid under the substrate, laying on his side. I thought "Oh God, I've killed him - he's had a heart attack and died".) I cautiously moved the substrate away - and then he decided that he wasn't dead after all. We became buddies in no time. I wish I could have them again but I had a 154 gallon tank (700 liters) and can't have that size of a tank again. But I just love them!

[@asurajeff6316]

Wtf 150g for those giants that dude must be dumb rich...

[@corydorkaquariums9539]

He just buys a new one every other week just like some people keep goldfish, nudge nudge, clears throat, I’m lookin at you Karen

[@farkaselliott0161]

Everyone who is interested in fish (even just a teeeeny bit) should watch every episode of River Monsters. I've gained so muxh knowledge from that show. And props to you for recognizing your mistake in such a calm manner

[@jonteesdale18]

Haha that explosion about Oscar's just earned you a Sub!

[@RiverLifeUS]

Great intro explanation 👍to set up an inventory list of aquarium giants! Also, noticed I made a cameo as a reflection at the 1:04 mark!

[@corpsecollektoryt2504]

I whould have like to see an alligator gar on this list but i love the rest of your list Keep up the good work i love your vids

[@KGTropicals]

Great suggestion!

[@henrytoledo4103]

yeah I was waiting to see the Gar too

[@FishTankBarn]

John I have a different idea for aquarium titans. How about the 10 aquarium titans video of fish that had the biggest impact on the hobby. For example the guppy, goldfish, etc. Great video

[@KGTropicals]

Not a bad idea at all! Thanks Mike!

[@FishTankBarn]

@@KGTropicals your welcome

[@kimwolf7034]

The Oscar ending was hilarious!!

[@kylemohammed2704]

It was rude too although I love oscars

[@elementarytechie6449]

@@kylemohammed2704 that's the poont

[@callmesenpai7843]

Alligator Gar are popular in my state. Suckers have the potential to get up to 10 feet long and are illegal to own in a lot of states. Don't get me wrong, they're super cool, but they're frequently sold to people who have things like 55 gallons.I don't know about you, but I've heard plenty of horror stories about these guys getting fisherman, either a bite or a poorly placed jump. Just my two cents on additions :)

[@mromfggggggg]

How/where did u get those "koi" parrot fish!!!!??? I LOVE PARROT FISH

[@lordvaul]

Best comeback for Oscar haters, but honestly I’ve never met someone who does not like Oscars. Oscars are my all time favorite as well, I’ve got 15 in a 500 gallon pond, but it kinda takes away the charm of keeping Oscars. I also really wanna get an araipaima one day, the day I can built a huge enough pond to house it. In my country, an araipaima cost bout USD60, haha...since John mentioned he does not like catfish so much, but I was hoping to one day see a top 10 catfish video, any topic, just all catfish though.

[@becausebeth6389]

So this is what John does when Lisa isn't monitoring LOL But seriously where are the betta update vids? I miss them!

[@nathanielsbarbershop6523]

Do you have a good recommendation for ottos? I can’t seem to find any in the pet stores around my town in South Dakota

[@devonleavitt1771]

Order online, shipping sucks but you get your fish. And most likely more exotic fish than you can find local! Also if you want a small algae eater, ever thought about shrimp or snails? Can be kept easier & cleans the same or better.

[@ironwolph]

I second the recommendation for snails. Got 3 nerite snails which only breed in brackish water. I was so shocked on how good they cleaned the glass and decorations. I live in California and I'm also having trouble getting my hands on a few otos ive been wanting. They have them online so me and a friend are going to split the shipping..

[@nathanielsbarbershop6523]

tom jo I have shrimp and snails. They do a great job but I wanted some small feeders to keep the betas company. Also to keep up with the alge and make it a good atmosphere for them in my smaller 3.5 gallon tanks.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

You nailed it John! Great video.. Is there any AA meetings.. Arowana Anonymous 🤣 I'm sorry that was corny 🤣I hope y'all have an amazing sunday John and Lisa ♥️👍🙏🐟🌿

[@deweyosborne928]

I have a question. I just bought a white tip tetra. I didn't notice until I got home and fish was in my already (3 months old) fish tank with the other small fish. At the end the fish and just before the tail [ □--< ] < ; there is a bulge. Is that normal or is it sick or a decease ? I don't want them getting sick . Please Help and Thank you in advance.

[@bigyak35]

best video ever! and yes i had a red tail catfish myself and watched him do the belly roll but this was 1996 i was young and a baby in the hobby. Furthermore i was not a fan of Oscars ever but after your LOVED filled declaration on the awesomeness of Oscars i am loving them now and for that i thank you. keep up the good work Peace and be well

[@philiptran9782]

Clicked specifically for the gourami thumbnail. Used to have one that a couple months after my dad died this year it died too, which may have been my fault. I’ve been watching all sorts of fish videos to learn as much as I can since. Grew up with that gourami, it really was like a water dog.

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

I'm surprised that Flowerhorn didn't make the list, I know they don't get super big like some of the fish on the list but they are great.

[@CadenceReads]

I love the cursing. I was already subscribed, but if I wasn't, that would have sealed the deal! Love your videos!

[@Mercedes_may]

John‘s opinion about Oscars is exactly my opinion about neon Tetras LOL if you don’t love them you can go copy and paste everything he said! 😂

[@destinyrose7750]

I, myself, have 2 Oscar's. I have Sally, who is the leader of the two and she knows it. She has a very dominant personality. She has to be the first for food, for pets and treats. Then I have Jack, who is very mild in comparison. He will follow Sally around and wait till she's done eating and being pet before coming to the top. I love them

[@QuinnNBA]

Great thumbnail lol

[@kL07_]

I was dying 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kL07_]

Well he is like thanos with beard 😂😂😂😂

[@Gyj-s1l9479]

Bursted out laughing when you defended the amazing Oscars! And you mentioned Big Rich! I'm so happy I found your channel! Subscribed

[@BangBelt]

14:31 me when my Oscar destroys his aquascape.

[@dawnt6791]

I remember those days. I was amazed at how strong oscars are, too. I couldn't believe the size and weight of the things mine moved around. I finally had to remove most of it out of concern about glass getting broken. I had to remove filter intake and outflow extensions for the same reason. The oscars would remove them. They banged heaters around, too, so I had to hide those as best I could. I recently saw canister filters with the heater inside them. Would've loved one like that when I had oscars.

[@_MetalPhantom]

I’m a little late but just got to say, Jeremy wade for the win! River monsters was one of the best shows out there about fishing for giant fish!

[@lisaflegg9595]

You should of put koi I see a lot of those in like 55 gallons and they get up to 6 feet

[@candiedragon]

Koi???? They do not get up to 6 feet, the biggest koi ever recorded was just above 4 feet. In the home pond, they generally get between 2-3 feet in length. Man, if koi got 6 feet I would charge people to swim with mine LOL

[@WhimsicalLuna2012]

For me...its the African tiger fish, not the goliath (because they reach 6ft) but their smaller cousins, they still get big, and are pretty active. They've got teeth on them though...

[@jessepoos]

Did you know that Jeremy Wade was injured during the episode featuring The Arapaima? The fish struck him with it's massive tail in the chest. It caused him permanent heart problems!

[@servantsofchristph8700]

Wow I'm jw fan yes it's true mam

[@Reihaa]

The Mekong giant catfish. Granted you NEED 20k gallon tank to keep one as they can get up to 350kg (770lbs) and 9-10ft long. They are really amazing fish

[@kakakid22]

They Look Great ! I hope one day i will get one lol if my wife lets me haha

[@shinobi2889]

Next time can you do runner ups I love this and these type of video’s 💖

[@thebigfellacole3757]

14:30 beautiful

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

Been watching you on and off for a while and do enjoy your videos but the Oscar thing just sealed the deal!! Good stuff!

[@KGTropicals]

Thanks 👍

[@s.r.v154]

My favourite fish in the list is #4 DOVII (Wolf cichlid).....🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@bkfishing5650]

Mine too. I will have a 600 gallon tank one day. And Dovii will be in it.

[@sydneyhoffmeyer8173]

9:44 it looks like the tanks glitches. Crazy even in slow no the guy lines up perfectly, but the fish in the back glitch

[@suhaibsk2727]

Oscar lovers💪💪💪💪

[@Alexander6749]

I know some places can’t have them but i believe the bullseye snake head is one of the coolest fish to keep and watch ...if you can make a pond big enough for them

[@tommydrywater5559]

Your opinion on oscars matches mine exactly. When I go to a lfs and they don’t have oscars and I ask why I usually hear “I don’t like oscars so I don’t sell them.” While I can applaud them for it I don’t think I can trust there judgement on fish hahahaha

[@jco1568]

9:43 watch the background

[@mustachadon]

Lol i love your Oscar sign off lol

[@robertwalder4574]

Just recently started following your channel and this video came up. Made me think about how as a kid we had a 55 gallon tank with 2 common plecos, 3 oscars, a clown knife, a red tail catfish, and two fire eels. Until I watched your videos I thought everyone else's tanks were sparse. No, our tank was just way too small for any of those fish, let alone all of them together.

[@jorgef_alv]

Hahahahahahahahaha! I laughed so hard with the Oscars section.

[@zakpirslin1140]

At 1:08 i like how there is a $40 clown knife with like 2-3 $250 Goldie Sunshine Plecos... I've been trying to find those sunshine plecos everywhere but they are super expensive..

[@TheCoachHill]

The only reason I know half of these fish is from Ohio fish rescue 😂

[@kylesawyer64]

I just got a 8ftx3ftx54" aquarium so this is very helpful!

[@neggy]

is it ok i put 2 oscar 2 bichir n 1 plecos on 150 gal.. and if i can still add more what is best

[@susanshafer9696]

Koi,--- lake stocking game fish: Northern Pike, Walleye, Muskellunge up to 54 inches --- these you can buy from a fish farm here in Iowa. I had Northerns in a tank but they needed cold water. Also an invasive species that can wriggles across land is the snakehead. Some of these are illegal to keep in an aquarium in some states--I'd love a video.

[@undead4058]

Bonus fish!!! Black Tip Reef Shark yes people actually have these a pets for salt water of course

[@sebastianmikkelsen5390]

Great video! I think you should have made a top 11, and put stingrays on

[@galwije]

Hey what about common pleco?and bicirs and koi?

[@CronusTheGreat]

you mentioned being from VA, where do you get your fish? i only know like 3 places here and 1 of them over charges

[@TazawaTanks]

Yes! Oscars are the best!!!

[@nishanttelang3129]

i had two irdiscent sharks, which were about 2-2.5 feet in length die on me recently, after like 5 years. they lived a good life

[@ptaquatics3101]

Hey KGTropicals! I have a question. What is the best filter for a dwarf gourami? Please answer! Thanks!

[@paulspets9318]

Great video and list! Just one small correction, Giant Gourami’s can live for more than 10 years. Mine is 15years and still going strong! They really are like dogs, they have a huge personality!

[@monja7339]

I’m planning on getting a fire eel (not actually an eel just a long bendy fish)for my new aquarium it is 6x2x3 1000litres will that be enough for a fire eel

[@jls3675]

Been watching a lot of your videos since I fell down the fish hole after taking my sisters tank cause she had to move and couldn’t take it. No room. But loved the Oscar part! LOL. One day I hope to get some once I up my tanks sizes

[@nickgoodman2304]

A very cool video. Well done John

[@TheDr.0210]

Can you say which is the best food for oscar? And how often to feed them? Minimum tank size required for them. Thank you...

[@MBBTigger1357]

Awesome video. Some of the fish shown I have never seen so that was a treat. I really like these 10 things videos. Thankyou John and Lisa.

[@KGTropicals]

Our pleasure!

[@itsjustmando]

Love the informal vids! Have you guys considered starting up a fish supply only store to kinda get back at it?! I wish there was more supply shops. Decor, tanks, substrates, live plants, all kinds of rocks! etc.....stuff like that?

[@KGTropicals]

Maybe one day!

[@greyarea3804]

I love the silvers. Had quite a few over 3 feet. Had to make a heavy raised top for my tank. Had a couple jump out

[@KINGhassam1824]

love your videos (from one of your oldest subscriber)

[@sebosebo4661]

Thumbnail earns a like alone

[@Miggeddy]

1:10 ohhhh i already saw my favourit fish

[@pranoysanyal9753]

I hoped to see gars on this list as well...and yes the Oscar bit had me in splits man!! Good stuff!!

[@bryancayabyab644]

I like this guy funny and informative, thank you

[@masonjar3968]

Great video as always bro...and btw, your albino tiger Oscar in the background is a showstopper

[@chrispeters2645]

You asked for suggestions... What about Silver Sharks, Balantiocheilus melanopteru. They grow to be a little bit bigger than Oscars and actually prefer to be in groups.

[@ashesulfhednar1339]

Chinese high fin shark! It can get VERY big! I think the record was a few hundred pounds, and theyre actually sweet quiet algae eaters! They are very cool and very beautiful with black and white bands across their bodies and a HUGE dorsal fin, but I don't suggest them to anyone that has less than a huge pond or 300-400gals.

[@Gapthrosnir]

Sturgeons are really popular here in the UK and parts of Europe as pets, and given the chance they grow to huge sizes and I've seen some in shops where I've just thought "I wish I was a millionaire so I could afford a tank for that!"

[@CaptainDCap]

Sturgeons are known to be pond fish. If they weren't, I'm sure they would have been on this list.

[@none3830]

Bichirs are cool to look at in a large aquarium tank especially when they go back and forth

[@deletethemedia3445]

Learned my lesson not long after I entered the hobby. I had 3 Oscars and 2 red belly Pacu in a 55 gallon tank. They got so huge and aggressive that I had to gift them to my lfs. Never again. Now I have a 75 full of tetras 😂

[@kathymurphy1588]

Very funny John but deadly serious - more education like this is necessary to educate the poor people who just go into the shop to buy little Billy a cute little fish! Pacu's upset me the most - when they outgrow their 125 they can't even turn in the tank - OFR to the rescue!! Cheers and thanks for the great vid!!

[@xostides8324]

hey i just wanted to tell you something, i found some crayfish in a puddle under a bridge. i was walking along the sidewalk and when i got up close, they started darting everywhere. the puddle never seems to dry and i noticed that it was overcrowded