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How Do Your Aquarium Fish Live in the Wild?
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In this video, we'll explore the wonder of the Rio Negro River, one of the largest blackwater rivers in the world. We'll see many familar aquarium fish, including angelfish, south american cichlids, cardinal tetras and rummynose tetras. We also get a few appearances from catfish like plecos, discus fish, and even a freshwater stingray.

[@IMaqua]

This video should be mandatory to watch for all the novice and first time fiskeepers.

[@gzuspeterson4748]

Why

[@maltahighjacker9842]

@@gzuspeterson4748 because fish don't belong in a pink gravel bowl with a castle, you wonder why they die in a week? Thats why. This shows just a small example of how fish tanks should be kept.

[@lemonyfish3303]

@@maltahighjacker9842 pretty sure the people who do that are children who dont know any better

[@maltahighjacker9842]

@@lemonyfish3303 well its the karen moms and dads that buy fish to make thier kids shut up mainly.

[@shannonbulmer8182]

Well said 🙂.

[@MW-ut3dk]

Wild discus look so much more natural and real than all the flashy hybrids derived from them-wish someone would breed more of them.... maybe it’s just me but the colors are much more balanced and complementary. Looking forward to the biotope tank!

[@notbadsteve]

Sort of agree, but I bet, like all of us, that you didn't know that wild discus are completely different from 'shop' discus when you started keeping fish. I guess we all look back over our years in the hobby and wish we knew then what we know now. But that would be like immediately downloading kung fu to your brain. You'd have the technical knowledge but not the soul. I still love the look of brightly coloured discus in a heavily planted tank.👍

[@tonyfanfarone]

I also prefer the wild varieties. The beautiful browns etc make the colours pop. I always prefer wild types.

[@NaturMehr]

Hi, does Symphysodon aequifasciatus live in the Rio Negro? I don't think so. When I was there we found S. discus only. You may watch my new video being newly out tonight. Thanks, greetings from Germany and take care, Bernd 👋🙂

[@theresemorfas3390]

It's pretty hard to improve on nature (I like "natural" striped angelfish, too) but I still appreciate the creativity of breeders. Guppies, platys, long finned black tetras and bettas are some of my favorites.

[@ryanrogers8211]

Discus hybrids? I’ve never seen one of those.

[@turanyaren]

Daaaaaaaaammmmn that first 150 gallon tank looks soooo gorgeous, its perfect it looks like animated at this point. Plants are perfect and fish are so calm and swimming around like they don't fear anything. It is marvelous.

[@mvhpets]

neon or cardinal tetras are basically blue lasers underwater!

[@SassyHippo]

That was beautiful. I’m so glad you were able to have that experience. Thank you for sharing with us so we can enjoy it from afar.

[@ryanrogers8211]

Please add leaf litter to the bottom of your tank. It really helps with the biodiversity of things.

[@mikipera8292]

What kind of leafs?

[@ashinraheem]

The quality of your content in unparallel! Just amazing ❤️

[@adnanzaki4648]

I never followed the parameter stuff and yet my fish survived for a long time. This videos proves it.

[@audiiulmer7549]

I would love more videos like this! I love seeing fish in their natural habitats, and South American fish species are my favorites. This video left me with some inspiration and tank ideas to help me with my upcoming projects.

[@Fire-Fox007]

One thing that stuck out to me is the placement of the Cardinal Tetras in their natural habitat. I knew they and many other tetras came from blackwater systems rather than the crystal clear ones we set up in our homes. But I had never seen them in the wild like this before. I realized how quickly they seem to 'disappear' into their surroundings, as fish with red markings often do in dark water environments. It reminds me of the deep ocean, and how many animals down there are colored red in order to become 'invisible' to their predators. I have to wonder if they are trying to deploy that same tactic here. Even with that bright blue neon streak, it makes it a lot harder to pick out the shape of the fish in such tea-stained water, while perhaps allowing groups to still see each other enough to school.

[@squamsh122]

Very well done, your video quality is top tier. That transition at the end was great. Id love to hear more about the trip to the Rio Negro.

[@mathildakd1]

Omg I LOVE this! You make such an effort to create beautiful, inspirational and informativ videos for us. Thank you!

[@nickmaharaj4345]

I hope YOU have a lovely day man! Great video, I've been fishing keeping for just over a year and that thing you said about not chasing the PH is very reassuring and something every fishkeeper should hear!

[@dennisbinkhorst2039]

The beauty of that river system... No words....

[@FinsAndFauna]

Yes!! Been looking forward to this for so long!!

[@PlantedAquaria]

This is amazing. Going to leave this on auto play in the shop

[@aquariumplantman]

This is a brilliant video Alex, love it. I wish it went on and on mate. 🌿

[@robertfaber6796]

Good information, great video quality, so easy to understand everything you say. Well narrated.

[@kravistelly]

What a great video. Beautiful photography, interesting information, narrated well...great job!!

[@chiquiboimartinezespina2555]

Beautifully done! Love your voice and background music, it is soo relaxing.

[@kelleyforeman]

This was wonderful, Alex! Thank you!!

[@TheTravellingDuck]

This is such a beautiful film. Thank you

[@NiX_aKi]

Beautiful presentation! ❤️❤️

[@DolbecAqua]

Such a well-made video! Always cool to see where our beloved fish come from

[@iam_dineshRam]

Beyond Appreciation 🙏🏼

[@thomashenrymyers1876]

Great video please keep them coming, Best wishes from Plymouth UK.

[@roboodonnell3224]

Great production. You are appreciated. Thanks

[@resipopesi1194]

That was beyond amazing!

[@aquaninjaaquariums845]

Love all the underwater footage

[@sixt3denied]

I found this video absolutely amazing. Thank you so much!

[@josephprem8861]

Blackwater gang 💪

[@casadelosotte]

Great video! thanks for sharing!

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Nice video, very scenic, thanks for sharing.

[@raghuvamsi155]

Love ur teachings...Thanks for hour contribution...

[@vampgaia]

Beautiful, simply beautiful. I love black water and am thinking of setting up a 33 long black water tank. I might even try doing a biotope. I hope you have more footage to share of this beautiful river system.

[@JRusay]

Simply amazing. Thank you.

[@joshuadrake7960]

omg those festivum and angels are amazing

[@raymondg7866]

Love these videos, Brilliant! 🐟👍

[@kashifburhan1739]

Your work is awesome buddy do continue this work

[@davidkarl2005]

Your tank looks amazing!!

[@honkerman74]

That is so cool! Seeing neons in their natural environment was shocking really.

[@aniket8747]

Really really amazing video and great explanation!! 👍🏻

[@aquahobby1982]

What a display & documentary ...... awesome

[@marcelocruz5953]

Excellent vídeo friend!

[@Fishtory]

Simply beautiful! Thanks as always, Alex!

[@Y0oisaac]

It's the guy I thought was Ed Sheeran sorry man 🤣

[@chubzaquatics257]

Very cool thanks for sharing 👍

[@KarunakaranNaresh]

Thanks for sharing.

[@tshot2862]

Great video bud! 👌👌

[@oktavianusjayanta9221]

Thank you for inspiring

[@fredrikmudas]

The cinematic of this video is like a teaser of a movie!

[@patriciakloeppel9863]

really enjoyed this video

[@andycarter4581]

Very informative thanks

[@jmaquascaping]

I really enjoyed this video. Just amazing.

[@josephmattos312]

Now that was a great video!

[@chadtitan4159]

I like how you talk about the fry hiding in the leaf litter. This brings up a good point. When you change your water don’t toss the muck bucket right away. Toss a heater in it and let it sit for a day or two. You might be surprised at what you may find. Happy tanking keep up the Vids.

[@ryanrogers8211]

Why change your water?

[@andreagriffiths3512]

Fascinating! You’ve got a new subscriber 💕

[@kyledennis3300]

Great job! Thanks!

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

I truly enjoyed this video

[@berenicehickey9755]

Fantastic! Thanks!

[@AvatarofHate]

Loved the video!

[@bromptonlawyer5226]

Nice video and good info

[@Evil_Genius_888]

This really makes me want to set up a biotope tank. Can’t wait to see that video.

[@bradelizpolanco4862]

I love this video, especially your 150 gallon fish tank .beautiful

[@davidbaker6382]

Great video. Thank you.

[@MacHamish]

This is really well done. 🙂👍

[@lorenzospina3174]

I love this type of videos 😍.

[@Nofear690]

That was amazing mannn😍😍😍👌❤️👍

[@ALLDAYEVERYDAYKIM]

Love this great educational video I wish people would do more of these

[@moomoome42]

Gorgeous!

[@Pankaj-Verma-]

The video was awesomest!!!!

[@danielcastro4711]

Great video!

[@yoyoyo9669]

this is so beautiful i mean wow just stunning

[@mymysticaqua2952]

Very informative and great video. 🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏼

[@earamirez7137]

That is wonderful

[@elisenvlog4210]

What a beautiful nature

[@oldschoolsg]

excellent thank you :)

[@swastiksingh5397]

Big Fan!

[@1Venger]

I've been to the Rio Negro in 2008 it was amazing... saw so much life... Spent one day there fishing for so many species of piranha.

[@bettasmoscow2268]

Good day and good mood. I watched your video and really liked your non-standard, but absolutely correct, understanding of the topic of aquariums. Thank you and good luck. I'm waiting for new videos.

[@allmightygreatone1048]

Good video

[@willysoto8781]

Loving it ❤️🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@abrahammartinez6075]

What a great video.

[@patrickshaw5955]

Amazing!

[@davidfieldman8723]

Great video all my tanks are done like that

[@primadeca4062]

Nice video

[@sepesagauna]

For a second I thought I was watching Nat Geo Wild. Amazing content👏👏👏

[@coolnegative]

I love tetras. Many of this can be found wild in places like canals and sewers in states like Florida.

[@philipashley1517]

Absolutely brilliant,,😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@svenskakvaristik3787]

Very good video

[@krispy3681]

Well I did amazing. Almost all of my tanks, including Betta look just like these. I even use leaf litter from local streams.

[@plantsandfish5512]

Excellent

[@itsBimmerman]

What a captivating video. Thank you. Forever Subscriber.

[@sushantthapa796]

amazing voice❤

[@areebputra855]

COOL VIDEO 🐟 0:11

[@oskis4687]

underrated youtuber

[@johnmanno2052]

That looks like a spooky place to snorkel!

[@NiX_aKi]

Finally!!!

[@longyone1980]

Hi you got a new subscriber

[@prometheus4024]

We’re those angels ampapa red backs? Great stuff as always, it’s been a year since I started watching your channel, this week I will finally convert to black water for a few tanks I have, cheers mate

[@sonofaquack6987]

wow, lucky...I've always wanted to do that myself. Maybe one day we all can.