Wikipedia suggests that if I am going to buy fish anyways, wild caught fish may be a good idea after all. it will employ people to fish, otherwise they will work to deforest the continent instead! furthermore, isn't it worse when they are factory farmed in captivity? if they are ethically caught and sustainably caught in the wild, and feed the fishers and their familes, and save the rainforest... and if you were going to buy fish anyways maybe wild is the way to go? I am seriously considering to only get wild caught fish from now on

Dont know if anyone gives a damn but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been binge watching with my girlfriend recently :)

@Emmanuel Grey Yea, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for since december myself =)

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

I really love female bettas too. I had a sorority tank a while back but it didn’t work out because I didn’t quarantine properly. A nasty parasite wiped all my bettas out in a day. It was devastating. So I figured I could share the knowledge I learned from that mistake for anyone else interested in keeping a sorority.

You’re welcome. I’m glad you found this helpful.

BIG RENZO omg thank you so much Renzo! I appreciate your support and your kind words so much.

Yeah Amy is such a goofball lol. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much! I appreciate that.

I tend to prefer recommending lighter aquarium stocking because it’s easier to maintain. Less cleanings, less water changes... and with less fish the water parameters stay pretty consistent for longer. Also, personally, I just think it’s more humane to not shove a ton of fish into a small space. Although official sources might say the aquarium can handle x number of fish, I just feel more comfortable suggesting a lighter stock. I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.

I didn’t know they were wild caught when I got mine. I found out after the fact.

Jeremy's Wild Studio I may need to do some research on these guys. I wonder why they haven’t done any captive breeding with these guys

Thank you Crystal! :)

I didn’t mention this in the video but having something in the tank that will eat the fry, like maybe an African dwarf frog, will help with that :)

Thank you so much

Do it! 20 gallons is a great size for a first tank.

@@JeremyGoneWildPets hey, I want to get an angle fish from a store, but you say I can put them in my 20 gallon, but they say at least a 29 gallon?

@@fishdogsandotherpets6839 I said that was the smallest I’ve ever seen someone go and that was for a single angelfish. If you can go bigger you definitely should.

@@JeremyGoneWildPets ok:)

Thank you

That’s valuable advice that I hadn’t considered when I made this video. I was thinking of fancy goldfish, like pearlscales, like you said. But I probably should have been more specific. Thank you for commenting this.

I appreciate that!

Should be fine. Start by adding small amounts of livestock over a longer period of time instead of all at once. And check your water parameters on the regular so if shit goes south you can take quick action!

The do alright in hard water too. They’re very tolerant and can live an anything between hard water and salt water, but for prolonged periods of time they do best in brackish water. If you put mollies in softer water, they will live for maybe a few weeks or months if you’re lucky, then die.

@@JeremyGoneWildPets good to know.did you get the email? ☺

Mercy S yes I did :)

@@JeremyGoneWildPets cool..i sent a few more too👍❤

Yeah maybe. I’ll dm you on Instagram

Jackson Esposito it’s hard to tell at the store. You can put the cups next to each other and shuffle them around a bit and eliminate anyone who is flaring or seems aggressive. But when you get them home, and put them in their quarantine tanks, you’ll be able to do further testing by putting the tanks next to each other. You’ll also get a better idea if their temperaments while they’re in quarantine. If you’re buying fish specifically for a sorority tank it’s entirely likely some of them won’t work out in the sorority tank and will have to be kept separate or returned.

Thank you, I’m in quarantine right now and I know I have 6 old 10g tanks in my garage. I was thinking to get maybe a 30 long or 40 breeder and turn this into a big project. Thank you for the help and I love watching your videos

Thanks for letting me use your tank footage

@@JeremyGoneWildPets no problem any time!

It’s iffy. But I’ve seen it done

I have 2 angels in a 29 bow front...tank looks empty

For your bottom dweller, I'd suggest you pick either kuhli loaches *or* corydoras, rather than both. Both of these species do better in larger groups, so it would be better for the fish if you just get a larger group of one kind instead of smaller groups of both.

What type of tetras, Definitely would be overstocked not to mention with the pleco the pleco alone has a high bio load and they tend to get big and will definitely outgrow the tank

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I’d get a couple more corys but other than that I think that sounds good

That’s not terrible. Maybe a couple less tetras or Cory cats because 21 total fish is a bit much. But you’re not far off.

I would suggest a school of corydoras! They’re super cute and they will give you a lot of movement at the bottom of the tank.

@@JeremyGoneWildPets thank you! I have been considering that! The only problem is I want to add gravel to my tank (it's bare bottom right now) but I heard sand is best for corydoras. And I am a little afraid of sand because it can develop toxic air pockets and it is honestly a pain in neck to have (I have had it before). Do corydoras need sand and if so, how high is the risk of sand causing a problem?

Corydoras definitely do best on sand. But sand isn’t really that scary. You only need to worry about buildup of toxic gasses is the sand is really deep. But if the sand is only like an inch deep or so, then it’s not deep enough for that to happen. Also, the corydoras help stir the sand for you, so it’s even less risky with them in the tank. If you decide to use gravel, just make sure the gravel is smooth and doesn’t have any rough or sharp edges that could cut or irritate their bellies.

@@JeremyGoneWildPets Thank you so much for your help! Good to know sand isn't so scary! I really like your channel and I subscribed.

Thank you! I appreciate that.

If it's a 20 gallon long, I suggest you go with the Aquaneat LED light that you can get on Amazon. But if it's a 20 gallon tall/standard, the light on the Aquaneat may not be bright enough, and you may have to spend more money on something a little stronger, such as the Aqueon AquaBright.

@@JeremyGoneWildPets mines the 20gallon tall, currently i DIY'ed the basic ceiling led t-5 (3 x 10watts), it does the job but the tank can look better i guess 😅, that's why I'm looking around,was considering even a single flourescent t5 because of its ability for the fixture to be repaired and the cheap cost of the bulbs, what are your thoughts on it? Thank you

It will definitely do the trick. I personally prefer LED lights because you don’t have to replace the bulbs, but upfront they are more expensive so I can understand why you would want to go with a diy solution. Either way is great for plants. Actually the t5 is probably better for plants than an LED

Why do you think I was trying to get ahold of you for guppy tank footage

Jeremy's Wild Studio 😂 yeah I wish I could have sent you some! I have SOOO many babies

As similar as Cardinals and Neon tetras are, they are different species and need their own schools. I suggest you get more of them so both species' have their own schools.

@@JeremyGoneWildPets oh I’m getting more. This is just in a mean time so that I don’t have an ammonia spike and I can save enough money for the rest of the fish.

Sure, you could put 2 smaller schools of maybe 6 small fish each, but it's much better for schooling fish to be in larger groups of the same species rather than smaller groups of more species. So it's more beneficial for the fish if you only have 1 type of schooling fish but in larger numbers.

Generally no. Smaller fish will be eaten by the axolotl. Larger fish will irritate the axolotl. Axolotls external gills can resemble bloodworms and fish like to nip at those gills. Regarding plecos, they have been known to latch on to axolotls skin, remove their slime costs, and damage their sensitive skin.

@@JeremyGoneWildPets thanks for the info

@@JeremyGoneWildPets so glad you knew this! great information, video, and overall channel!

Gourami are very territorial and you should only keep one per tank.

@@JeremyGoneWildPets depends on the gourami 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

You’re joking right ?……

Wambo Gaming 6 neon tetras is a good start. I would suggest 6 kuhli loaches instead of 4, because they do better in bigger groups, and only one honey gourami instead of 2 because gourami do best with only one gourami in the tank. As for the shrimp, what kind of shrimp? My concern is that the gourami might eat the shrimp if they’re a small species.

@@JeremyGoneWildPets I was thinking bamboo shrimp ro help cycle the tank and there to bug to not get eaten.

Bamboo shrimp are a good size. But be careful... shrimp are very sensitive to water parameters, and they do best in mature tanks that have been running for several months, so using them to cycle the tank probably isn’t a wise choice. I personally don’t use any livestock to cycle my tanks, I do a fishless cycle using fish food as my ammonia source.

Andrew Ferrigno that is too many fish for a 20 gallon. You might need to make some concessions

Jeremy Gone Wild ok thanks

No I don’t think I did

And an arowana. Maybe a few red tails too.

Lol

That’s definitely over crowded for a 20 gallon tank. 10-15 guppies might be better.

Jeremy's Wild Studio yea im just pulling ya leg man.

Oh! Haha! It’s hard to tell when someone is being sarcastic in the comments, sometimes. Thanks for watching my friend.

Jeremy's Wild Studio but 1 ciclid and 2 discus and maybe 1 angel would work🤔🤔😭😭

You know what just get yourself a great white shark, it’ll be fine.

They’ve looked to be fine The betta is happy and made a bubble bed there all rescues but at diffrent time and they were all quarantined before going in the big tank

Oooh I’ve never heard of beacon tetras! *googling intensifies*

@@JeremyGoneWildPets - They're also known as Head-and-Tail Light Tetras.

Sharon Kaczorowski you’re definitely entitled to that opinion. I’ve seen a lot of betta sororities fail, so I understand why you would think that. But also I’ve seen a lot of successful betta sororities. It all comes down to the expertise level of the fish keeper, and their willingness to not cut corners. Like I said in the video, it’s only for advanced fish keepers. A lot of betta breeders keep their females together, though, for example. It’s a lot more common than you would think. But if you don’t feel comfortable with it, definitely don’t do it. If my description of it in the video made you feel like it’s not for you, then it’s probably not for you.

Thank you...no, I won’t be doing it. I am not qualified and would be afraid I cause them harm. They are beautiful...just as beautiful as the males. I really enjoyed the video. I am asking for Christmas money to set up a fifteen gallon...I’m disabled and often in bed. Haven’t kept fish for a while, but would really live a community tank...I saved your video! The hobby gas cone a long way!

Are they really? Why

Tomahawk Oddballs Thank you for your feedback. I’ve not kept angelfish myself but I see influential fish keeping youtubers keep them in 20 gallon and 29 gallon tanks all the time, and it was suggested to me when I made this list which is why they made it into the video. I understand if you feel that is too small, and I agree that bigger is better. According to the angelfish keepers I have spoken with, a 20 gallon tall tank would be the bare minimum. I generally do advocate going above the bare minimum. And I am always learning, so if there are additional resources that you can direct me to that indicate a different bare minimum, I would be interested in seeing it. Thanks.

Jeremy's Wild Studio a single angelfish in a 29g with some schooling fish maybe but two I’d say at least a 40.. especially if they aren’t a breeding pair or they are two of same gender... angelfish are a shoaling fish. If you do not plan to keep a proper shoal then you’re supposed to either have just 1 or a mated pair. If you have a mated pair then 40g+ tank is perfectly fine... a 20g could be used as a grow out tank for a little while but definitely not longterm.. even though not long they are very tall... (and also a lot meaner than name suggests lol)... and they will appreciate the extra height of larger tanks

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Mollies can actually live in saltwater as well as long as they are well acclimated search it up as well as plenty of saltwater aquarium pictures with mollies in them mainly sailfin mollies I believe

Very Good Boy i don’t have barbs

If you’re talking about the rasboras, that’s not ich, those are bubbles from having just changed the water. It happens sometimes when I do water changes. But the bubbles go away after a few hours

@@JeremyGoneWildPets yeah the rasbora's is what I meant. Good to hear they're healthy then!

For the first year of their life, mine have loved it. Well they're in a 30 but a single adolescent Goldfish would be perfectly happy in a 20 long.

@@cass4715 How you know they loved it? You don't think they would want more space? Goldfish get big, including fancy goldfish. A 20 long or 30 wouldn't allow the goldfish to grow to their full potential. Goldfish swim around a lot, exploring. 20 is too small. Value your pets, not your wallet.

@@dajoke24 Did I not literally say adolescent? I'm well aware how big Goldfish can get, my life revolves around my animals, do you really think I'd put my fish in an environment that wasn't healthy for them? I have done extensive research on Goldfish and their body language. I have quite a lot of aquariums and I rescue them from stores so trust me their happiness = my happiness. So yeah my Goldfish are quite happy, thank you.

​@@bgaquatics242 A lot of people think they are genuinely doing everything right but that isn't always the case. Sorry if I came across as a dick. But any goldfish variant doesn't belong in a tiny tank like a 20 long. I also don't agree with "rescuing" fish from chain stores. You just bought that fish from them. So they are gonna restock and the cycle continues. Can a goldfish live and survive in a 20? yes of course. But are they thriving? I don't think they are. You can get used big tanks for cheap. just be patient. I aim to provide the best care for my animals. Not the minimum. And a 20 gallon isn't even minimum. It is so small and will stunt their growth. But unfortunately most people won't listen and they always think they are in the right.