We Found Tropical Aquarium Fish in a Freezing River in Europe

Join us on an immersive journey into the heart of an extraordinary creek nestled in the Austrian Alps. Discover the secret lives of exotic fish species, native inhabitants, and lush aquatic flora thriving in the warm waters of this unique ecosystem.
Despite the freezing temperatures of the Austrian winter, this creek remains warm enough for diverse aquatic life year-round. Fish like Yellow Lab Cichlid, Jewel Cichlid, Convict Cichlid and more.
While marvelling at the biodiversity, we also emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership and environmental stewardship. Releasing pet fish into the wild can harm native species and ecosystems.
Special thanks to mpb.com for sponsoring this video and providing the camera needed to capture the beauty of this Alpine creek. Check out mpb.com for a wide selection of high-quality used camera gear⬇️
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[@rdred8693]

Rivals anything the BBC does. Her voice is perfect.

[@jimjiminy5836]

I think that’s taking it a wee bit far.

[@ollie4022]

@@jimjiminy5836 No, I don’t think it is. Considering this is a few people with limited resources compared to the BBC, the quality of the filmmaking is outstanding. The content is interesting and to the point, unlike the BBC which goes for more narrative driven documentaries which seems fake. How do you feel the BBC is making better documentaries?

[@theothertonydutch]

Could use some de-essing though.

[@Lemantra]

​@@jimjiminy5836the BBC is absolute dogshit

[@broderickelliott8527]

Keep her voice for narration and appear on camera explaining things yourself. Best of both worlds.

[@marisakennedy777]

Better than BBC. Love her voice, and your camerawork! Match made in heaven.

[@HammerHedemann]

Her voice was very wonderful. Stay with your friends.

[@Soulessdeeds]

Stay with her voice. It adds a documentary flavor to these videos. And she has a soothing tone which makes these very calming and relaxing to watch. And great camera work sir.

[@risilva]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you

[@araticum2]

I have tô say that her voice is what actually has drawn me into the vídeo. Perfect images and delivery too

[@joostvandijk6901]

I fully agree! Video is spot on!

[@PaulsFishroom]

Yes voice is good but the species names pronunciation needs to be improved.

[@GuamSam]

I fully agree. It's on par with high- budget documentaries if you ask me. Great shots, great camera work, excellent narration, and the perfect voice to transport the content. Well done!

[@juncuspatens]

That perch at 6:46 😂 had such a “I’m so excited to be an extra in this movie and I’m trying really hard not to look right at the camera” vibe

[@marcusfreire7349]

The straight white fish of this creek 😂

[@EloyYT]

6:38

[@Mani-vm4rw]

Hahahaha

[@faithnoman2635]

I especially noticed that one, haha

[@elcampestrevoraz]

Please, dont stop making videos from fishes!! They are awesome...

[@risilva]

Thank you I have more planed! Staying local for now but hopefully back somewhere tropical in the future!

[@Br0do__NL]

Use her voice. It’s fantastic, she can do documentaries with that soothing tone.

[@LibraryOFSounds]

most of the time i dont like woman voices (because of the high pitch). But her voice with the editing sounds really good.

[@nester7mvp]

under water footage is so majestic! Thank you for sharing it to the world.

[@risilva]

Thank you 🙌

[@soulknight89]

Beautiful work. Your friend's voice was perfect for this video.

[@risilva]

Thank you 🙌

[@ZiggyMolsFISH]

How does this not have more views? Very high quality video. I wish I could visit this creek myself!

[@risilva]

Thank you 🙌

[@MotivationDaily_Quotes]

@@risilva very nicely done, the female voice is great. Sub + 👍

[@MbunaMarcus]

It's only two days old, I'm sure it will do very well in time :)

[@richardgutierrez9223]

Because it’s been well documented by people in the hobby

[@X-Prime123]

​@@richardgutierrez9223With an equally high production value?

[@fernfolch]

voice is perfect

[@risilva]

Thank you 🙌

[@matthewferguson8423]

Would be better if she could correctly pronounce 'cichlid."

[@Humanbeingg486]

Voice 🤝🏻 video ❤

[@jeshely]

Her voice is very nice, keep her if you can. Your camera and editing work is great.

[@LeeDfined]

What is beautiful is that they have managed to adapt and survive.

[@Norda81]

It's pretty much a heated fishtank, but larger

[@bouldy2]

Her voice is perfect for this, highly recommend you keep her doing it :) nothing against yourself! just found your channel!

[@marioeckert9286]

Really nice video footage. I wrote my master thesis about that stream almost 10 years ago. Crucian carp is not native to Carinthia

[@risilva]

Thank you for the correction. That is very interesting, what was your research question and what were your findings?

[@huache82]

Great video, made even better by her beautiful narration. Please keep her.

[@yashtapase3821]

Hat's off the videographer ❤ Huge ❤ from india 🇮🇳 guys and girls

[@forevergreat8398]

Her voice is like one with nature love it

[@Hamishtarah]

Your friend's voice is very smooth and pleasant to hear, she really has a talent for it🌟 - and you for filming 😊

[@Dhruv_Dogra]

Her voice is awesome ❤

[@fabriglas]

As a former aquarium keeper, if your not going to keep it in a tank dont buy it and release in the wild. Your creating more issues. Local fish are there for a reason. If i kicked you out of your house how would you feel? Awesome videography and voice over though!

[@frauleinhohenzollern8442]

Wow. What will you tell us next? Slavery is bad? Excercise is good? Don't eat too much sugar?!?!?!?! Wow wow wow you're so smart. Please share more of your rare wisdom that every other pretentious commenter shares

[@martinweber3637]

Her voice adds to the professional video.

[@tylerharry6319]

Okay, this is an amazing little documentary. I had no idea a tiny tropical reef existed in Europe. Kinda reminds me of the parrots that have set up little communities in a few major German cities, but this stream has all sorts of species from the tropics. Keep up the amazing work, your camera work, editing, and even the narration were all done incredibly well. I'm shocked you only have 8k subs, you'll probably take off soon, but for now you got one more subscriber at least.

[@risilva]

Thank you I appreciate the feedback! Should I film more animals like the parrots or stick with freshwater fish?

[@tylerharry6319]

@@risilvaHonestly with how good this doc came out, you should try your hand at filming other types of wild life. I think people have a fascination with animals setting up communities so far from their natural habitats, kinda reminds us of ourselves. Though at the end of the day, film what interests _you_ , because if you're excited about whatever you're filming it'll translate into a much better final product than filming something you find boring / not very interesting. Whatever you choose for your next project, I'll be sure to check it out. Best of luck mate!

[@ProfezorSnayp]

What beautiful invasive species.

[@konichiwa1388]

Thx for not explictely naming the creek in the Video. Otherwise PEOPLE would overrun it and maybe destroy or damage this Place I live nearby. Very good documentary

[@cameronjones8641]

Her voice is perfection

[@jessm.2779]

My new favorite channel. The production quality is fantastic and the pacing and script keeps me engaged. Can't wait to see more!

[@risilva]

Wow, thank you! More to come this year!

[@mikolajjaltuszewski137]

About crucian carp - it is definitely non-native. The fish shown is not Carassius carassius, but Carassius gibelio, so just non-colour goldfish... very interesing creek I would love to have one near my place to get free aquarium fish :D

[@emasilva3243]

Amazing ❤

[@Lacmane1]

Continue with her voice. Obrigado!

[@gregory7414]

Wow. Excellent video! Who know they would be there!

[@risilva]

I know, right? Never thought I would see a Malawi Cichlid in Europe

[@prod.asfros]

Amazing!

[@risilva]

Thanks!

[@June3669]

Her voice is amazing ❤

[@pipwaltersart9693]

Can't pronounce cichlid though! 😅

[@bphongtar5298]

Very interesting and wonderful quality!

[@risilva]

Many thanks!

[@9catlover]

Beautiful videos and her voice is so calming I feel i could listen to her all day

[@smamsjaknnene1939]

Very interesting, thank you

[@risilva]

Thank you 🙌

[@MrLuc420]

Your videos definitely deserve more recognition. Really great videos, looking forward to future mini docs

[@Razgriz218]

So cool that I found this video! Years ago I came across a different video on a forum but couldn't find it anywhere anymore. Happy to see this unique piece of nature still exists and captured in great quality by you! Loved it and the voice over was also very nice to listen to!

[@MA-ki4qu]

Thanks for this amazing video !!!!!

[@FelipeShura]

national geographic channel must hire you asap omg this video is a masterpiece

[@scottbrigner6950]

She has an excellent voice. Great content you two.

[@A-ID-A-M]

Her voice is great. Yours would also suit this video, if you kinda mimic'd her delivery and calmness. I had no idea this video was made by someone with less than 1 million subscribers because of the quality and her delivery.

[@risilva]

I don't think I can mimic it ahah thank you!

[@user-uo1cx2jb7b]

Dear narrator , you got a great voice!

[@juliegale3863]

Camera work great but like her voice, gentle and clear.

[@n.7097]

Amazing filming shots! Keep up the good work!

[@leelanjoy]

I love her voice and you behind the camera. Well done. THANK YOU BOTH

[@andidollinger7062]

I grew up there and still live here. It's literally like that for decades. The city tried to fish all the exotic breeds several times but they never managed to get out all of them + locals keep bringing in new fishes. It's also true that there is very limited harm to the local eco system. The creek further down is already cooler and it leads to a much faster river (Gail) which is freezing cold even im summer. OC it's a bad idea to set out your tropical fishes in a local creek like that, but I have to admit it played out rather good. We also have a lake nearby where locals set out their water turtels and there was a significant population for years.

[@alienrobotcommando]

Awesome video, well done! Great info, great story, great voice 😊, great job! Thank you for bringing us this.

[@fatedtolive667]

Excellent video, and the voiceover is perfect. "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", as they say:-)

[@kaisoisla]

Those was so soothing to watch and educational. Great Job!!! Nature finds a way

[@97SEMTEX]

You should keep using her voice, shes clearly a professional, make sure to add her name to the description so people can find her to hire her for more work!

[@jeffhutjens]

She has a lovely voice.

[@damenwhelan3236]

Those are some spectacular jewel chiclids.

[@michaela7759]

Wow!!! Great video, really magical!

[@Edyth_Hedd]

Loved this video. Definitely stay with your friend's voice!

[@DPac9]

Lovely voice! Keep hers going

[@kristian5515]

Keep her very beautiful voice please!!

[@user-rt5yh4wy5b]

It's almost unbelievable!

[@Mdc7748]

Wonderful video!

[@risilva]

Thank you very much!

[@vijaysinhjadeja5595]

They are so lovely

[@edelinedda228]

More video on this river is special i love it❤

[@sameisner]

One of the coolest things I've ever seen! So well done.

[@risilva]

Wow, thanks!

[@codmandchill6714]

SUPERB CONTENT!!!

[@sidewinder86ify]

Cool video, thanks.

[@OlegPalyvoda]

Her and your voices are good. Thanks for the video

[@AquaGardenAquariums]

Can't wait to visit this place! Great video!

[@King_of_Railways]

No, leave this place in peace! That's a wrong mentality, just enjoy the video, your visit can't improve anything!! 😮

[@AquaGardenAquariums]

@@King_of_Railways Nobody wants to improve anything, but there are a lot of places to visit, and as a hobbyist trust me that we care more about nature and environments than anyone else.

Great work Mr. Silva!

[@mickden3155]

Great filming of those fish it's amazing they exist there.

[@ricardocorreia3898]

Mais um excelente vídeo. Parabéns! Excelente trabalho. Obrigado.

[@enhncr]

A very good job!!! It was a pleasure to watch your work. Really informative. As for the voice it was nice

[@julianocabral1343]

Amazing video! Very informative voiceover with striking images to match!

[@scrapgrace]

Great video, beautiful shots and soothing narration

[@risilva]

Thank you!

[@shayandevi9870]

Wouaw ! Méga interressant ! Les images sont sublimes, c'est rare de pouvoir voir admirer d'aussi près et avec une si belle définition le frai en rivière ! L'écriture de cette vidéo est intelligente, agréable, bienveillante et instructive ! Génial de voir le résultat et l'impact réel de personnes irresponsables dans ces conditions. C'est un peu difficile de réaliser que la personne qui les a relâché dans la nature pensaient qu'ils ne survivraient pas ! Heureusement pour une fois, de manière totalement inattendue, l'impensable s'est produit sans causer de dommage ! Quel soulagement ! Un grand bravo et un grand merci, c'était passionnant ! 😊😍🐠

[@snapverse]

The content is next level informative. The voice over is great too. Keep up the amazing work!

[@dwendel8512]

Awesome video thanks for posting

[@user-tk6zk4sk2u]

A very Awesome 😎 video

[@risilva]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@adriangreenoff9163]

Really interesting and impressive mini doc.Your friends voice over was lovely.

[@risilva]

Thank you very much 🙌

[@AstroLoops69]

Use both of your voices! Whatever footage each one of you likes the most, narrate that bit. Excellent work!

[@brazendesigns]

Amazing quality work! I would love to see more fish documentaries from you. Subscribed!

[@GalleryAquaticaTV]

Great channel! This video has a great message too 👏

[@user-mm1nt1it5v]

Her voice is magical.

[@loriwest610]

Beautiful video ❤

[@GramGramGenX-ln5sc]

That's amazing!😮

[@kaimukibackyard148]

I enjoyed your video tremendously. Highly interesting subject matter. For me, either voice (your friend's or yours works). Thanks for making great content.

[@yourlocaltoad5102]

Its a nice place, I have visited it a few years ago during the lockdowns. A few friends and I collected some water plants and snails from it and I still have some of those plants growing in my parents aquarium.

[@TheVoyagers.]

Amazing !!

[@cainereece2047]

Very awesome scientific video, excellent camera work.

[@SergioYanez1973]

Great video! Voiceover is great quality and yours is fine as well... You decide these details!

[@risilva]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@usmc29er44]

Such a great video!

[@filiplaskovski9993]

Her narration is incredible!!! She has to stay bro it’s like a AAA DOCUMENTARY well done

[@Philip_O.G.]

This is amazing..

[@NIGEL-MORGZZ1100]

I think this is beautiful

[@paracat4893]

Wow dude your videos are amazing! I dont know how long you have been grinding in the past but this channels quality is wayyyyy better than the low videocount! I will be watching, super interesting topics and great shots/edit/voiceover

[@edelinedda228]

Bellissimo una favola

[@debojyotidas5913]

I would swim through that creek for hours. Just watching them❤

[@debojyotidas5913]

Not in winter ❄️

[@bigfroggy22]

Just subbed, she has a good voice - the two fish videos are INSANE quality keep it up

[@risilva]

Thanks a lot, another fish one coming very soon!

[@YeshuaisEMET]

Beautiful vallas

[@afixlim]

I really enjoyed your video, don't stop keep making videos 👍