The Fish Files: Rams

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The Fish Files: Rams

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Күн бұрын

Sorry for going AWOL, but my boy is now six weeks old and I feel like I can get back into this KZfaq thing!
Massive thanks to all you guys and girls for sticking with me and subscribing to the channel. This episode, as you probably have guessed, is on the small peaceful cichlid: the Ram.
They are a really good community fish for your aquascaped aquarium, as long as you meet their requirements.
I've got some awesome new products, a few more videos on planted tanks and an amazing new aquarium that I will show off as soon as MD Fishtanks releases the build video.
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@mkuc6951 Ай бұрын

Sorry, unhinged matt is the best kind of matt.

@SK-pb2nv 2 жыл бұрын

I added a group of Bolivians to my Amazon tank this weekend. I have one old lady Bolivian left over from a group who had mostly lost her colour, I thought through old age. Within an hour of adding the new ones in she's coloured up brighter than I've ever seen her! Lovely little fish

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing news! Sounds like she was very happy with her new friends! ❤️

@yashtapase3821 11 ай бұрын

Hello sir I'm getting 2 pairs of them Can I keep them with leaf litter tank and lots of driftwood to hide, high current flow. Tanning water. And will they live bristlenose pleco angles tetras and Cory's

@DznyDiva 2 жыл бұрын

Love this vids! I think it would be awesome if you did a video telling us how you got involved in this hobby/business. Always nice to hear how people find their niche. Keep up the good work!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah a few people have asked for this so definitely will be one for the future.

@victoriablack5552 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the birth of your son. Keep the dad jokes coming 😂

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and will do! ❤️

@davidsaunders2106 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Rams are one of my favourites. You get all that cichlid personality in a small package.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and absolutely you do!

@liamhoffen8529 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, we love your videos. How about a bio video? Tell us how you got into fishkeeping, what drew you to the store, how you and MD got together.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes definitely one for the future.

@suffysdave Ай бұрын

Just added a couple Bolivian Rams to my tank that has already Pearl Danios in it, so great video Matt, just the info I needed.

@shonhatley541 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness. We've missed you Matt. So glad you're back and making videos. This makes me happy. Job well done, and keep them coming. Love it.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I missed it too! ❤️

@MrSlmarvin 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt thank you congratulations again on the birth of your son

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@robkuhn7999 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you! Glad to hear the youngling is well! Don't worry, he'll eventually sleep more.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yeah he's getting there! ❤️

@dazzac2708 2 жыл бұрын

great to see you back, Matt, and congrats on your new baby. I am sure you're relieved, but for those of us desperate to trim your beard, we're just as happy as you!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, be careful I may let it grow again. 😂

@AngieRigby 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the extension to the family!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@hamedrummer1017 2 жыл бұрын

Love rams! I had a beloved Electric Blue Balloon Ram and had it for more than a year but suddenly had hole in the head disease. Broke my heart when it passed away. It had a alot of character and responded to my taps that i learned from MD.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Awwwww sorry to hear that! ❤️

@alexmahon1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to MD fish for introducing your channel which I prefer as it’s more to do with fish than flower arranging in a glass box.looking forward to some more of your vids….a big thanks 👍

@zacharykunzer2823 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for confirming that I can keep my German blues at 78°F!!! I’ve been nervous after reading so many places saying it needs to be 80 at a minimum. Others have pointed out that after so much time being bred in captivity that they should be fine in a slightly lower temp.

@seansmith5904 2 жыл бұрын

He's baaaack! Thanks for making another Tuesday awesome.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! ❤️

@margaretasaarenpaa4239 Жыл бұрын

This was just what I needed. Been thinking about getting a pair of rams. This video sealed the deal.

@stevenpavan327 2 жыл бұрын

Fish shop Matt - you are the best at species files. Bravo.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@copingwithcrazy 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, and it was cool to see the salt water tank and watch your puffer. I'd love to see more of the tank

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's actually a completely freshwater aquarium with our puffer and rays. Will cover it in a future video.

@Kyddoemiko13 Ай бұрын

Thanks Matt while I do enjoy my Rams these guys are so fragile I have my Rams in a 10 gallon with Penguin Tetras and l Lemon tetras. The Rams are golden and German Blue. My most recent order was the German Blue Rams but I think I got the Bolivian Rams. I wasn't to mate them up but before you know it there's another deceased fish 🥹what to do .

@angimojo72 Жыл бұрын

Rams are my very favorite, but I had no luck with them. I do have beautiful bolivians that are doing great though. Thank you for your awesome videos, and keep em coming please! Love to you all! ❤

@JoeHolt Жыл бұрын

Waiting for more Species Highlights! Love em. Tanks for the series.

@tinadoyle3803 2 ай бұрын

Great video. 👍

@jacobcone5945 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, I love these fish file videos! It is awesome watching you get better and better at making them. It makes me excited to keep fish! Keep up the great work!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy! ❤️

@marienixon148 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Always assumed I couldn't have Rams in my community. Probably still won't but it's been very interesting!

@simonbuys Жыл бұрын

Great video! I really like the fish files :) would love to see one about the rainbowshark.

@Talons_N_Tails Жыл бұрын

Glad your back! Congratulations on the baby ❤ … I also love your wearing a MD shirt and supporting your friend ❤

@michaelstoughii1920 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. Have an Amazon themed aquarium I am setting up and was considering rams. It's 39 gallons, so I'll get a pair. You're info was helpful and timely. Remember the days of little sleep, but those little ones are such a blessing. Congrats to you and your wife.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome and thank you! ❤️

@meyou805 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see you back! Sleep deprivation is great - for us 😂

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thank you! ❤️

@user-vg3os8ds7m 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt!! Happy to see you back doing videos and keep holding up 💪🏼🙌🏼 It’s already great that you’re back and filming again so soon. Would love to see you do a video on all kinds of rasboras. Chili, Axelrodi, and more. And perhaps a video of shrimp? Even if it’s called fish files. I’ve been struggling with my shrimp tank (every time I het new shrimp, they settle in for a month and typically breed. Then after the first month I usually start getting a death per week…)

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️ With your shrimp they may not be getting the elements they need. Check your water chemistry and compare online to what the species you're keeping requires. It maybe a food issue where they aren't getting enough of the food they need, with this just get a specific shrimp food from a reputable company. Or lastly it maybe a slow poisoning issue where a heavy metal or something coming from your water is slowly poisoning them. With this have a look at Arcadia poly filter as you can run it in your filter and it will change colour depending on which pollutant is present.

@dastiles1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! While there are some very important things in life outside of the hobby it is good to see you back to making new KZfaq videos.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I'm glad to be back! ❤️

@edmonddb6279 Жыл бұрын

Love it

@michaelflashganesh6669 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you started youtube can't wait to watch all your stuff

@BGN_Aquariums 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back Matt, and great to hear your little boy is doing good. I have a breeding pair of electric blue rams, and a pair of german blue rams( that dont seem to be interested in each other). Your video has confirmed im doing thing right. Hopefully i get some babies soon. Keep up the good work. Keeps safe 🐠

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, very kind of you ❤️

@DaffCookie 2 жыл бұрын

Grats to fatherhood and glad you kept the bloopers in. Another good vid. Welcome back.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked them! ❤️

@ernapichry7429 2 жыл бұрын

Biutiful fish end fabulous lessen. Thanks Matthew

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! ❤️

@boltman1974 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt and great to see you back. Being a dad you’re sleep deprivation bought back a lot of memories of my boy as a newborn. Amazing how we can still function on bugger all sleep. Keep up the great work 👍

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yeah it's crazy how little sleep we can function on.

@corncob2701 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt thanks for posting again!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@darthbader6506 2 жыл бұрын

They are beautiful fish, I'll have to try keeping them one day. Thanks for the info

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and they're well worth it!

@gigi3242 2 жыл бұрын

Sleep deprived Matt!!! Good thing babies are so cute. Take care, thanks for the video. Be well

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yeah he is lucky he's cute!

@rivalun3242 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back, great to see you make these videos again!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 2 жыл бұрын

great vid

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@eatmynoobfood7461 2 жыл бұрын

Great to have you back and another great vid ✌️✌️

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@roscoeturner4099 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Great information. Glad to see you again.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️❤️

@JoP444 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt good to see you 😊 Thanks for the video. Fatherhood suits you . I can see how happy you are ( even with little sleep 😴 It doesn't last too long so hang in there ! 👍🏻💚

@MDFishTanks 2 жыл бұрын

"WHAT IS A RAM!!!!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 love a good shouty intro!

@misskimbenner 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, Matt. You wore an @MDfishtanks shirt, and I think it’s only fair that MD wears one for Maidenhead Aquatics. Make it happen! Great to have you back, even when you’re exhausted

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe he will be wearing a fish shop Matt shirt soon! 🤫🤫🤫

@misskimbenner 2 жыл бұрын

@@FishShopMatt 😂

@dirtyoldfarmhand3 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@AndyRocks1982 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back, Matt! Look forward to more.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@laurag1076 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Glad your back

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@-mononoke-1801 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video as always, would love to see a Fish Files video about Apistogrammas, I am particularly interested in the cacatuoides triple red variant but would love to see a video on them, different color variants, lots of visuals and care tips

@MissChelle 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome info, thank you!❤️🇦🇺

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🫶

@RabbiSpruceTech Жыл бұрын

Matt, I'm coming over from MD's channel, and I'm so glad you're a youtuber now! Really good video - I like your content/information, your presentation style, and of course the fish! As someone who sits on their ass all day watching youtube videos, could I offer some notes? Upgrading your microphone and sound quality will go a long way. I like your graphics, text, and b-roll, so you can definitely up those as well. It feels like some type of elevator (sry, "lift") music would do well. Can't wait to see what else you upload - Cheers!

@rechelieu 2 жыл бұрын

I love the vibe. Continue the good work. You are natural at this.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤜🤛

@rechelieu 2 жыл бұрын

@@FishShopMatt It looks like the baby keeping you up, eh? It's like 4 in the morning over there. Greetings from Philadelphia, USA. 🙂

@melchantz Жыл бұрын

Love that big fish tabk.. i can stare at it whole day.. its so relaxing

@mandyminshull2351 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt. Looking forward to the next one, and planning to visit the store at some point too so I can see the tanks in person

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, look forward to seeing you soon! ❤️

@chrisduell4210 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! great to see you back in action! Looking forward to getting some Rams one day.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy❤️

@glassboxfish 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back on your channel Matt! Rams are such interesting fish, it was good to hear you give us fish lovers tons of info again.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate, definitely more to come! ❤️

@thomaspapele5729 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt... Greetings from New York! So glad to see you have your own channel. Always enjoy the banter between you and MD. Your videos look great! Thanks for the Ram info.

@danlondon4588 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect coincident, was planning on going to check some out tomorrow morning! Thanks Matt 🙌top work

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad it came in handy! ❤️

@VeNoMsEpItApH 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Matt! RAMS!! 🤌🏻😂

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, also RAMS!

@Emolly6518 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Matt! Making learning easier and fun

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! ❤️

@majorbruster5916 Жыл бұрын

Matt, the information is generally quite good. I have to add something which is fairly minor but may be of interest. Rams are not blackwater species, they are found in shallow clear water streams in the Venezuelan llanos lined with palms. There might be some colour to the water, and the accumulated palm frond litter is colored a shade of orange or ochre. The air temperature in the dry season reaches over 32˚C so the water temperature is also very high. I originally kept mine with my apistos at pH 5.5 and 25˚C but they didn't thrive until I moved them into a tank of their own.

@djf1986djf 2 жыл бұрын

As usual great content, you nailed it. Rams have been a thought, but never dived into them. Excited to see what you have next for the fish files

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

@juliepackham6669 7 ай бұрын

Omg. I can relate to the level of exhausted mania that is going on in this video lol. It's now my new favorite.

@Luke_Ray16 8 ай бұрын

Legend, thanks for the tips

@sharongould2689 2 жыл бұрын

great to see you back Matt and glad your boy is doing well! All your funny moments were making me giggle! I've always loved rams but I've never had a large enough community tank to put them in- definitely want german blues at some stage!!!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad I could entertain. Fingers crossed one day you can tick them off your list! ❤️

@kimcirtwill6077 Жыл бұрын

Lol!! Your videos make my day! Thanks for the great info! And CONGRATULATIONS on your new human addition 😊

@gary1963brown 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Great presentation and easy to understand the info.

@shuanaroden5226 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new baby

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@alisonnicholson 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love Bolivian rams, for me they were my go to ram species. biggest regret was rehoming mine. I'll have to get some more. Great fish file, enjoyed this one. Encouraged me to keep rams again👍

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome that's great to hear it's inspired you ❤️❤️❤️

@gibbnasta Жыл бұрын

Loving the fish files! It makes my wish list bigger. Congratulations on the kiddo!! Hope you and yours are well.

@cullinf2077 2 жыл бұрын

Keep it up man.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Will do! ❤️

@theresaabshire711 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - Congrats on the new baby boy !

@rubbengr1 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back. Very nice presentation on Rams. Very informative and entertaining. I have not had good luck so far with German Blue Rams. I read alot about poor genetics due to poor breeding to sell fast. Hoping to have better luck in the future.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, what you need to remember is there will be hundreds of companies/people breeding rams and some will be stronger and more looked after than others. It's just finding that decent supplier.

@andygabbott5376 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid mate! Rams have always had a special place in my aquariums, cant wait to see whats next!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ Definitely more to come!

@formercityboy9772 2 жыл бұрын

btw the black water discus tank is looking amaaaaazing

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

It is an amazing tank! ❤️

@martinsadler427 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always matt

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@stephaniemajewski5030 2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS a million times over on your new lil babe! Excited to see you back at it!!! I wish I could add Rams to my tank but my water is very hard and no amount of botanicals is going to help. Maybe in my next home 🥰

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️ Yeah it can be an issue for them.

@bobby_au 2 жыл бұрын

Entertaining and informative! I did have to google colours after the video just a quick picture would be nice but that's just me being lazy af. Ty for a great video

@bobby_au 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and recommended tank size for a pair?

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I will make sure I include it the next episode. ❤️❤️❤️

@ronlafond5288 Жыл бұрын

Nice one. Thanks, Matt.

@ThomasOwl 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

🫶

@ABSnorm 2 жыл бұрын

Top work buddy keep it coming 👍

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@gidge6260 2 жыл бұрын

I love sleep deprived Matt 😂 Next fish. Apistogrammas! 😍

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks ❤️❤️❤️

@gorky_fr Жыл бұрын

What I was looking for! Thanks mate valuable info.

@lorraineoldford8339 2 жыл бұрын

You're such an informative guy...... loving the videos

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@globalfamiliesfirst 2 жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 Matt ! New subscriber here ! I really enjoyed this video. Looking forward to the next! Now go get some sleep lol 😆. Frances

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Hey 👋 and welcome. I'm trying to get sleep but the boy has other ideas 🤣

@eldiefranzjoseph5182 Жыл бұрын

Very informative Matt.. I can suggest to use a external mic for a better audio.. but over all its very nice video.. may your channel grow! 🙏👍

@supastihl89 Жыл бұрын

Heard you mention buenos aires tetras a while back. Would be cool to hear about them and other tetras. Just got some in the tank and they are so active.

@mingbritson Жыл бұрын

Fantastic as always -- cheers!

@coelacanth9311 2 жыл бұрын

Another interesting video Matt!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@robcayabyab8910 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos I always watch MD. I love your videos! Supporter from Philippines!

@ladydiane6839 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back!!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@majesticcichlids1630 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and really good information

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@GenXHeart Жыл бұрын

Perfect Vid! Thank you! I just saw the link on MD's latest! I'm so happy to see you have a channel as well! I'll be binging! BTW congrats and hope the little man is sleeping well now!

@wendybouchier6721 2 жыл бұрын

Great content, any chance of showing how to anchor large plants , like the Lilly in the discus tank ? Thanks xxxoooo

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely I will try and put it in a future video! ❤️

@mariacollins 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back. Despite the sleep, very informative as usual. Hope you get more sleep soon.

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I hope so too! ❤️

@darrenderousse4804 2 жыл бұрын

Glad your back and congrats again on the boy! You should do more sleep deprived videos! Very entertaining 😂 thanks for all the great info! Your a natural mate!

@FishShopMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy! ❤️❤️❤️

@darrenderousse4804 2 жыл бұрын

@@FishShopMatt you’re welcome bud

@JZiELLEV 6 ай бұрын

Je veux vivre près de ton magasin, Matt. Ainsi, mes aquariums seront tous bien entretenus et seront magnifiques !!!

@tristandaley6358 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love Ram's cichlids they are my go to fish species. There is another great little pleco that goes well in just about every smaller community tank and that is the CLOWN PLECO. Never had major issues with them. You should really do a video series on the Pleco's in the trade.