What She Keeps in Her Fish Room after 50 Years in the Hobby

[@yl9644]

I'll say, she's managing the fishes way better than my local aquarium stores.

[@jamesalan779]

Duh

[@Gk22632]

Is that a surprise? She’s literally a veteran fish keeper

[@mahithareddy7631]

Bonnie is such a lovely lady

[@LupDiesel]

She truly is! Loved her so much!

[@tonycarpaccio9550]

I was really stressed going through Law school and securing a job at a firm etc. During that time I got really into fish keeping. I was in a skyscraper looking up the nitrogen cycle and learning all the basics at 25. Buying a tank, getting it settled, decorating it, and getting my fish etc really helped me through that time. Fishkeeping is definitely therapeutic.

[@GlobeXLabels]

This is weird a lot of people say this, but I just find that it brings more stress (aka additional tasks)

[@midnull6009]

@@GlobeXLabels Depends. You can look at it one way; you are taking care of something and watching it grow. It depends on you. Or you can look at it as a chore. Also, if you have 1 or 2 tanks...it's nothing. Especially if they're well balanced. You can have a self sustaining ecosystem and the only thing left to do is top off a tank.

[@BlingIsSpring]

You must be trolling or you’re just that out of touch and completely have no self awareness lmao.

[@dingodyno9016]

Also depends on what you are running in your tank. If you are doing a full planted tank, then less time doing maintained and more time enjoying the fish as the plants are absorbing all those excess nutrients for you and doing way less water changes. Non planted tank on the other hand is a different story. Also depends on the type of fish you have and sizes of them and size tanks also, its just a lot of variables that go into it, but at the end of the day, you decide how the outcome of the tank is going to be and the amount of work you would be giving yourself

[@wyzemann]

This woman knows her fish. Every specimen was lively, colorful, and SUPER HEALTHY! Bonnie's Gold Rams were the showstopper; no one on KZbin has a colony more beautiful...at all. She's truly one of a kind in our ever-expanding fish universe. Thank You, Flip for bringing her fish room to our attention.

[@lisac5287]

You're right. The Gold Rams are something else.

[@shesellsfish]

I love Old G fishroom tours, as others have said, Bonnie has forgotten more about fishkeeping and breeding than I will ever learn, and done it all without benefit of the internet back in the day. THESE are the folks we need to learn from.

[@LupDiesel]

Amen! She has so much knowledge and learned everything through trial and error then through others in fish clubs. Such a different generation and so much to learn from them.

[@elrey4137]

Are you saying that you're stupid?

[@emietogonon5530]

did she sell sometimes ? another type of income

[@gab1105]

"Old g" ??? Lmfao

[@canecorsomolosser3294]

Older people aren't that crazy 😊 They have many secrets to reveal 😊 People like her are indeed precious.

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

Too many tanks causes something I call burnout. I have had fish tanks for 62 years starting with quart jars of guppies. Burnout happens when you get tired of the work and the challenge of keeping them alive.I have seen burnout many times over the years. It is a natural consequence of getting tired of a particular hobby. Some of my fish are 30 years old. Bonnie is an unusually dedicated fish keeper. Full time tank keeper.

[@stanr5787]

James King incredible right!?! I have owned my cichlids for approximately 3 years now and burnouts happens at a point I stopped caring for a while I stopped cleaning or feeding. I got a kick in the butt when I saw them getting weak and started making changes got them a new aquarium, better canister filter, changed gravel to sand to match their natural habitat I also got rocks, new lighting, heater and everything. I've been with them for 3 years and I would cry if I see them die.

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

You have done very well congratulations.

[@FL-Man78]

Yeah I’ve been keeping with breaks here and there for 35yrs. I think that’s totally natural and life is all about cycles of on/off. Most go through this in most aspects of their life-like my job/ hate this boring job, like living here/I need a change, I love spending time with my wife/ Lol better not type this one. Life itself is setup like this so you don’t get burnt out-you have the experience of life and then bam the switch shuts off. Omg I’ve been watching too much Alan Watts. Sometimes a species change such as her leaving angels can revive you.The most impressive dedication I’ve seen in person to a species was visiting old Jack Watleys discus room back in the early 90s. He had been working with them breeding from wild form to what we have today since he traveled down to get his breeding stock in 1963.

[@marioncobretti8210]

Ya as a former park ranger I try to remake a natural habitat. I stick to ponds that don't require filters and clean themselves. I'm a truck driver so Iam only home once a week.

[@rradiosilencee]

I'm in a burnout RN,,

[@tk45440]

"What are these? ... "Chocolates" "Are they? They look like Philippine Blues" "no"

[@111nick6]

"Do you breed those?" "yes."

[@kaisoisla]

tk45440 😆😆 I thought that was funny too, but he is right, those angels are Philippine blue chocolates

[@karenwolfsen]

Isn’t she a pip! What a doll. A living treasure ! She warmed my heart! It’s nice to see such an experienced woman fish keeper. I love her tanks and fish room. Beautiful. I love those Angels! Oh the gold ram tank is beautiful !

[@LupDiesel]

hahah I love her! Such a sweet heart! It is good to see old school gals being experts in this hobby

[@karenwolfsen]

Flip Aquatics - LupDiesel yes it is! It’s wonderful that she is doing something SHE loves all this time! Such an inspiration !

[@sumannraaz5264]

I am 34 and i have kept aquariums for more than 2 decades. Its all about love. You are so attached with it that every individual fish becomes a family member. Some really grow big n some hatch numerous babies. You keep on adding tanks to make room for them or even build ponds. They deserve that. Lucky me, i have 10 tanks, very big and very small n a DIY pond too with a total of 200+ fishes. I m sure i will keep expanding bcoz my son is a bigger fish lover than me.

[@udayakumar.s163]

We all can totally relate to what you've mentioned in this hobby!

[@genisisarmstrong5896]

Yep, u described it. I got a sucker fish and left it with my x. I named him The Godfather..I honestly miss him. So, yes, they are family. I'm about to get a Siamese fighter fish and a Black cat. We'll see how that works 😃😳🤷🏾‍♀️

[@mackdog2.048]

When he mentioned ptsd and added about people who have it from car accidents it made me smile because people need to be aware that ptsd can come from all kinds of stuff not just war. This isnt talked about nearly enough and it needs to be because this stereotype needs to be squashed. So I want to just give a big THANK YOU too Flip Aquatics for just bringing this fact up on his channel.

[@isaaccuervo147]

Yeah this is very true i get panic attacks all the time. I was hit by a car when i was a kid. And i keep fish. Helps with anxiety

[@mhattbrieltugare5945]

Fish and tanks are my escape from stress back when i was in college.

[@IamGantz]

My ptsd came from the police raiding my home after a fire!

[@Jotto999]

Can confirm. The brain doesn't wait for a heroic, war-like danger to develop PTSD. It can happen from some rather domestic things; being assaulted, car accident, natural disasters, being bitten by a dangerous animal, and a bunch of other pretty mundane things.

[@coldbloodedcasey1508]

Ok but let's not compare someone fighting for our country over a car accident.....

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Only 2 minutes in and it's already amazing!! Bonnie is so cool!

[@LupDiesel]

I love her so much haha I smiled so much editing this video :)

[@klcpca]

Wow!!! The amount of knowledge in her head!! Folks like her are a treasure in the hobby....she has probably forgotten more than many will ever know!!! And the changes she has seen!! Loved the old tanks!!! Thank you Bonnie and Rob for the tour!! :)

[@LupDiesel]

Thank you for watching!~ She was amazing! What a great time and you're right, the amount of knowledge is so immense! These are the types of tours I love.

[@kyleattwood5308]

“enjoy your life too?” “no not really” 😂

[@heidisfishtank7543]

I have just seen a glimpse into my future! This woman is amazing!

[@udayakumar.s163]

You did just time travelled into the future!!

[@FatherFish]

I love Bonnie's fish room. I have known many old timers like Bonnie. They teach by watching them at work in their fish rooms. What a grand tradition.

[@hardybryan]

Gotta love her no nonsense answers. 90% of the time it's "Yeah" or "No". Only expands when she needs to. Seriously, gotta love OG's.

[@MbunaMarcus]

She's amazing...wow and the quality of those tanks and species are outstanding

[@traplordadrian7053]

Rob the lady looked so happy to show you her fish room, it warmed my heart! Great video 👍

[@LupDiesel]

She was awesome! What a great time it was :)

[@dgstanks7447]

I just turned 57 and my fish room only has half that many tanks, with no auto water change either, total respect to her, god bless her, I wish her many more years with her hobby

[@KGTiberius]

My grandmother’s single aquarium is 73 years old. Only 2 additional dna added by my cousin in the 1990s, else, the colony of guppies is from ~1945. I took a few out to continue the colony and have been colony breeding my own since (adding a new dna set 2-3 times per year). Great to know grandma’s original are the founding dna of this new generation.

[@lorenzoedgar6111]

Got electrocuted and flew across the room at that age and just brushes it off. A GOD AMONGST PEOPLE.

[@RustyPawz]

Honestly this happened to me as a kid with my first tank. But it was a short in the air pump that got me.

[@dangerupclose]

She is the great grandchild of Poseidon and Zeus. Must have felt nostalgic to her.

[@genisisarmstrong5896]

That comes with age..

[@isaaccuervo147]

The definition of electrocuted is dying by shock. She was never electrocuted.

[@dangerupclose]

@@isaaccuervo147 you are wrong. Because shock on it's own can also mean just getting scared or surprised. Should have put in "electrical" in that sentence. But still come on you know what the guy is talking about...this isn't a courtroom.

[@WendyW7508]

What a treasure in the fish hobby! I aspire to be like her some day. God bless you Bonnie 😊

[@ReeferGil]

Really awesome that you covered her tanks. She looks like she appreciated you.

[@CarolynnMc01]

I loved this .....over two years later! thank you.

[@TheBudgetAquarist]

They look like Philippine blues Nope Lol. She's a riot

[@LupDiesel]

hahahaha I know, right? She had me cracking up

[@dracosai3530]

Rip I don’t get it

[@lyzzylabelle]

Yes I had the same fish sold as smokey blue pearl scales they r lovely

[@forgetfulpriestiv14]

She melted my heart with the first thing she said. When you come across someone like this in life, you just learn to listen

[@RogueAquariums]

Fish keeping, OG style. 😁This lady is a plethora of info yet she’s outgoing and helpful. Thanks for the tour

[@kanealson5200]

Some videos on youtube should get awards for having an indefinable quality. No category, just great. Like this one.

[@Letsgo44444]

This video was incredible. Filled with knowledge! Its good to hear from a 50 year veteran! I listened to every word!

[@magdavaughan9370]

The tanks are amazing. So clean and crystal cool. Bonnie you rock

[@magdavaughan9370]

Clean and crystal clear!

[@LupDiesel]

For an older gal, she gets things done!

[@BigShrimpin416]

Wow! She has beautiful tanks!!! How cool that she does this!! She is a special one of a kind lady!!

[@ed1501]

Great video but I'm concerned for Bonnie. If you start a go fund me to raise money to install GFI breakers for Bonnie's fish room I'll be the first one to contribute. Lets make that fish room safe.

[@turtle2pond]

I also noticed she had a power strip flat on the floor.

[@raechel381]

Tiffany N should they not be flat on the floor?

[@aquatictints760]

Rae chel no they should be up with a drip loop so if water drips it doesn’t go into the outlets and electrocute someone or start a fire. However I also need to get my power strips off the floor 😳😬

[@raechel381]

Aquatic Tints ohhh ok. I thought that they shouldn’t be flat lol even when they’re not being used for fish tanks lol

[@TheChemisch]

Simple lights, simple pumps barely pulls any power. Even with 50 tanks that would be no worse than a couple hair dryers running.

[@tic857]

I feel called out. Recently experiencing burn out and anxiety and I got into aquascaping and snails. And I can spend 1-2 hours just watching it when I'm having a bad day.

[@yummibacon3155]

I love her 😭😭😭❤❤❤ She is an amazing person. You can tell just looking at her.

[@sarahpauline4904]

I love Bonnie's fish room more than I think any other I have seen. She is the best.

[@LupDiesel]

Bonnie was such a fun time! We love doing these fish room tours. If you want to support us to make more of these, check out our Patron here: www.patreon.com/flipaquatics

[@nikko187]

Buffalo NY?

[@PuganPoo]

DOES SHE SELL HER FISH

[@laurelmcclendon3321]

Does Bonny sell any fish?

[@jimmyjiinuk]

mmmm hey sexy boo boo

[@johnchase4408]

You have a business. I don't get the e-begging for money. You spread the word of your business with EVERY video you put out. That should be enough reward from your KZbinrs. I've watched your business grow and I truly like you, but this "support me" nonsense really has to stop. Especially from people that have money generating businesses. KZbinrs that do nothing but create content is one thing. That's all they do. Please. Enough asking for money from your viewers.

[@lindatintop]

Such a great lady!! I have 50+ years in too, but nothing like her experience. The little old tanks were some of my first tanks, nostalgia.....

[@billmc8964]

Bonnie, You are truly an inspiration! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@collinskj1963]

This lady knows her fish, her aquariums all look so clean and healthy.

[@TheeExecrationist]

Great tour, I regret that I have but one "like" to give!

[@LupDiesel]

haha thank you so much Riley!

[@3D1ofakind]

Fishkeeping is great. Glad she's still thriving after 50 years in the hobby!

[@AQUAPROS]

Crushin it fam

[@gordonramsay1637]

AQUAPROS nice to see you here

[@starlamorgan9776]

Precious lady. Her aquariums are beautiful so clean and well maintained

[@catfishcave379]

Bonnie has some amazing looking fish. Whomever is buying them is getting some goodies. I remember metaframe tanks, but that brass tank is a treasure. Someone needs to get all these long time hobbyists together and let them swap stories... with a camera running of course. Nice video!

[@loverslanehawj6244]

I love Bonnie. She’s true to what she loves and she never gave up because nothing in life can take away what she loves, fish hobby. Wow nice organization and beautiful set up.

[@jimmygimbal]

I freaking love her!!! Hope this video never gets thumbed down!

[@chrisdavidson3180]

I just love how you treat/ love your guests. 🤙

[@JustNice980]

Awesome to hear buffalo mentioned. It's my home city! Lots of fish nuts here in the 716!

[@pagewhite61]

Wow! What a treat. Thank you for bringing this to us.

[@marsworld7513]

Awesome video. I wanna be like Bonnie when I grow up.

[@LupDiesel]

haha keep with the hobby, you will :)

[@marsworld7513]

Flip Aquatics - LupDiesel I've had fish of and on for about 33 years . Currently on. have 3 tanks.

[@drjermz29]

this is the funniest most entertaining, educating fish video i ever watched that Bonnie lady is a star

[@chrismeredith5605]

Really enjoyed that tour! Bonnie's such a sweetheart :)

[@LupDiesel]

She is :) Thanks for watching Chris!

[@chrismeredith5605]

You're quite welcome Rob.

[@Retired-sw5ye]

I have never unfortunately met an older person who is SO young. God Bless You Bonnie.

[@violahopsalot162]

That was a fun video. It's nice to see that people enjoy that hobby for such a long time

[@LupDiesel]

Thank you :) I agree, it is so good to see.

[@badgoat666]

Bonnie is smashing it. That water clarity is amazing 👏

[@robertfletcher3421]

That was so good and eye-catching. Bonnie is such a wonderful person.

[@LupDiesel]

Agree 100%! What a woman. I love meeting people like this

[@paulhutchinson3404]

Thank you for this fishroom tour. She is the BEST! My favorite video all time❤

[@sabbath3787]

"uhhh they're called Marci's".. "Cold Marcis, okay" lol :) awesome video tho :)

[@Rupert1213]

lol

[@mikef3300]

Best fish room tour ever. I bet hanging with Bonnie was a blast. Those angels are spectacular

[@PunkRock03]

She makes me miss my grandma more than I already did.

[@Bella-sm2yf]

JJordan1012 I feel it man. Just hold on to the memories

[@mjmj2860]

I love her boy she still works hard on her fish! Good for her. 🐠👍

[@emilyjackson]

Love this video! It's actually a coincidence for me because this video was posted on my fishaversary! It was my 3 year reunion of fishkeeping. :D

[@gazlee723]

Just stumbled upon this video. Bonnie is a blast. Had me cracking up. What a great lady. People like Bonnie are priceless

[@capj64]

She can sell the metal tanks to reptile owners. Unique tanks

[@rottentwapple]

All these fish are just splendid and well taken care of. Hats off to this lady.

[@HeatherNielsenScarletAquatics]

Bonnie is amazing! So is her fishroom! :-)

[@LupDiesel]

Thank you Heather! Bonnie will love reading these comments

[@Waldpulver-Backshop]

Such a lovely granny, god bless her 👍

[@ydin77]

So lovely!

[@ChongChiuSenMaharaj]

My salutations to her dedication towards her hobby!

[@craigfrancis984]

I love this lady!

[@LupDiesel]

You and me both Craig!

[@craigfrancis984]

I have family in Ohio, I wish I could work with yall. Such a positive attitude and all the building and aquariums.... dream come true lol

[@sandyrak-salerno3705]

Bless her soul she is so sweet It touches my heart to see people take care of each other and of animals I pray she has many beautiful years ahead of her 😊

[@ratstarone]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 amen in Jesus name

[@Fishtory]

She is my new hero. Awesome Awesome video Rob!

[@kpbsas91776]

One of the best most honest tours ive seen. Bonnie's advice is clear. 'Just enjoy your fish'!

[@FlynnsFishForum]

This video really inspired me. Thank you so much for sharing, Rob!

[@DaniOnDemand]

Thanks for sharing your fish room with us, Bonnie! What a great gal :)

[@KoiAquaponics]

This grandma has a deadpan look when she doesn't smile, it's hilarious.

[@memeguyTM]

You go lady. What a wonderful collection.

[@Elysian777]

Does 42 years (plus import export business) count as being an OG? I would love to be Bonnies neighbor- we could have so much fun!

[@genisisarmstrong5896]

I think anything over 30 yrs exp would qualify as OG. So, your good 👌🏾 I have about 33 yrs experience. I'm an OG too 😎

[@GSP-76]

God bless this wonderful woman and everything she is doing for the hobby!!

[@PriscillaMKArt]

Awww she's adorable.

[@LupDiesel]

hahaha i love her :D

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Bonnie you total legend! Inspirational woman!

[@philthytanks4952]

Dammit! Every time I hope you ask or identify a fish you don’t hahahah then when it’s something I know, I’m like “well yeah I know that....”

[@coldbloodincoldclimates3281]

Phil R just thinking the same thing!!! What’s the blue cichlid??

[@ctophercs]

Bonnie was awesome. Please spend more time with her. I'd really enjoy seeing more videos. She has so much knowledge.

[@AcuarioSbd]

WoW that last the truth is that it is incredible everything that the lady has, it is a pleasure to know and see from so much experience good video greetings from Spain mate

[@miamarks2925]

Love how dedicated Bonnie is to her babies, such a sweet lady❤️

[@htc148]

"someone put an ad out on the computer..." god i love that...

[@penngrey]

What an amazing tour. I have watched many videos by hobbyists, but I can't say I ever saw so many tanks that were so crystal clear. You can tell Bonnie puts in the time and effort for the fish she loves.

[@yanjijay6752]

Wow amazing so many tanks

[@LupDiesel]

For an old lady, she gets it done!~

[@puddlesailor2871]

Wow, the mirror bottom tanks really show how amazing and dedicated she is to her fish!!!

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

I swear this lady is me in the future lol I love fish !

[@twunderaquatics1770]

I have watched this video I don't know how many times. What a great woman. 😁😁😁

[@dewit3227]

I might have missed it, but what was Bonnie's first fish? Loved to watch! Looks all amazing!

[@erinbrilley709]

This lady is absolutely awesome! So many amazing tanks full of beautiful fish, I've been into fish keeping forn about 2 years currently have 5 tanks 2 more to bet set up, I can see myself doing it for life just like Bonnie. If you see this Bonnie just wanna say you rock! 🐠

[@dysemkho1293]

I can see the future pf solid gold aquatics 😍

[@josejuanrosales6205]

That's a a one badass grandma! Seriously the dedication this grandma shows is astonishing!.It makes me want to take my fish Hobby to a next level.

[@prateeksrinivas]

Best tour❤️

[@LupDiesel]

Thank you :)

[@SleepTights]

Wow! Bonnie, what a treasure! She's the real deal!

[@SassyTheSkyDragon]

What heartless souls downvoted 37 times?

[@johnchase4408]

I don't know how people dislike these videos. It doesn't make sense. Must be competitors.

[@genli5603]

It can also be bumps on mobile devices. :)

[@genisisarmstrong5896]

Stupid ppl that have no concept of anything beyond TV, movies and video games I guess 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@rg-ed5fr]

Squirrel wow you sir are very cool and edgy

[@amycummingsirishdancemom8467]

So glad I made the leap and joined the The Fish Club of Erie County a couple months ago. The internet can only supply you with so much knowledge, it's the og's (and some of the young ones) with the knowledge and the stories that you're really going to learn from. 😊❤🍀🐠

[@1invag]

"I used it until one day I got electrocuted" 😂