The Fish Files: Rams
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Жыл бұрынSorry 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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@SK-pb2nv 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 Жыл бұрын
That's amazing news! Sounds like she was very happy with her new friends! ❤️
@yashtapase3821 9 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
@victoriablack5552 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the birth of your son. Keep the dad jokes coming 😂
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you and will do! ❤️
@DznyDiva 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 Жыл бұрын
Yeah a few people have asked for this so definitely will be one for the future.
@suffysdave 4 күн 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.
@liamhoffen8529 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, yes definitely one for the future.
@terifrazier3768 5 ай бұрын
Keep em coming
@tinadoyle3803 Ай бұрын
Great video. 👍
@ronlafond5288 Жыл бұрын
Nice one. Thanks, Matt.
@dirtyoldfarmhand3 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@shonhatley541 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I missed it too! ❤️
@MrSlmarvin Жыл бұрын
Great video Matt thank you congratulations again on the birth of your son
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@robkuhn7999 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you! Glad to hear the youngling is well! Don't worry, he'll eventually sleep more.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, yeah he's getting there! ❤️
@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.
@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 👍
@margaretasaarenpaa4239 Жыл бұрын
This was just what I needed. Been thinking about getting a pair of rams. This video sealed the deal.
@dazzac2708 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy, be careful I may let it grow again. 😂
@davidsaunders2106 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Rams are one of my favourites. You get all that cichlid personality in a small package.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you and absolutely you do!
@edmonddb6279 Жыл бұрын
Love it
@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 Жыл бұрын
great vid
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@MDFishTanks Жыл бұрын
"WHAT IS A RAM!!!!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 love a good shouty intro!
@JoeHolt Жыл бұрын
Waiting for more Species Highlights! Love em. Tanks for the series.
@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! ❤
@ThomasOwl Жыл бұрын
Nice
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
🫶
@hamedrummer1017 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 Жыл бұрын
Awwwww sorry to hear that! ❤️
@Talons_N_Tails Жыл бұрын
Glad your back! Congratulations on the baby ❤ … I also love your wearing a MD shirt and supporting your friend ❤
@Luke_Ray16 6 ай бұрын
Legend, thanks for the tips
@copingwithcrazy 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's actually a completely freshwater aquarium with our puffer and rays. Will cover it in a future video.
@meyou805 Жыл бұрын
So good to see you back! Sleep deprivation is great - for us 😂
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Hahaha thank you! ❤️
@cullinf2077 Жыл бұрын
Keep it up man.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Will do! ❤️
@michaelflashganesh6669 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you started youtube can't wait to watch all your stuff
@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!
@stevenpavan327 Жыл бұрын
Fish shop Matt - you are the best at species files. Bravo.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@jacobcone5945 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy! ❤️
@dogmandoug1715 Жыл бұрын
peace ✌️
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
🤜🤛 🫶
@BGN_Aquariums 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy, very kind of you ❤️
@user-vg3os8ds7m 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 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.
@seansmith5904 Жыл бұрын
He's baaaack! Thanks for making another Tuesday awesome.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! ❤️
@AngieRigby Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the extension to the family!
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@dastiles1 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you and I'm glad to be back! ❤️
@michaelstoughii1920 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 Жыл бұрын
You're more than welcome and thank you! ❤️
@simonbuys Жыл бұрын
Great video! I really like the fish files :) would love to see one about the rainbowshark.
@sergioabdilla4577 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your gr8 content Matt, and keeping it real!! 😊 please could you do one on Bolivian rams. Such an underated fish in my opinion. Yes not as vibrant as their eastern cousins, and look pretty drab at the fish shop. Once aclimated to your tank though they are awesome. Theyre less demanding than GBR and grow bigger. Ps: belated congrats on ur new addition to the family. 🎉
@juliepackham6669 5 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.
@boltman1974 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, yeah it's crazy how little sleep we can function on.
@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!
@DaffCookie Жыл бұрын
Grats to fatherhood and glad you kept the bloopers in. Another good vid. Welcome back.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked them! ❤️
@darthbader6506 Жыл бұрын
They are beautiful fish, I'll have to try keeping them one day. Thanks for the info
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you and they're well worth it!
@misskimbenner 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 Жыл бұрын
Maybe he will be wearing a fish shop Matt shirt soon! 🤫🤫🤫
@misskimbenner Жыл бұрын
@@FishShopMatt 😂
@gigi3242 Жыл бұрын
Sleep deprived Matt!!! Good thing babies are so cute. Take care, thanks for the video. Be well
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, yeah he is lucky he's cute!
@adeptusmagi 4 ай бұрын
female rams usually have reflective scales in the black spot( or area where the black spot would be) males to my knowledge never have the reflective scales(stars , sheen ,whatever else you want to call it) covering the black spot so with at group to pick fish from with most colour forms you can use this to select a pair
@-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
@VeNoMsEpItApH Жыл бұрын
Welcome back Matt! RAMS!! 🤌🏻😂
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, also RAMS!
@mingbritson Жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always -- cheers!
@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 ! 👍🏻💚
@melchantz Жыл бұрын
Love that big fish tabk.. i can stare at it whole day.. its so relaxing
@rivalun3242 Жыл бұрын
Welcome back, great to see you make these videos again!
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@Emolly6518 Жыл бұрын
Thank you again Matt! Making learning easier and fun
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! ❤️
@glassboxfish 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, definitely more to come! ❤️
@MissChelle Жыл бұрын
Awesome info, thank you!❤️🇦🇺
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🫶
@corncob2701 Жыл бұрын
Great video Matt thanks for posting again!
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@AndyRocks1982 Жыл бұрын
Great to see you back, Matt! Look forward to more.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@gorky_fr Жыл бұрын
What I was looking for! Thanks mate valuable info.
@eatmynoobfood7461 Жыл бұрын
Great to have you back and another great vid ✌️✌️
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@theresaabshire711 Жыл бұрын
Great video - Congrats on the new baby boy !
@ernapichry7429 Жыл бұрын
Biutiful fish end fabulous lessen. Thanks Matthew
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! ❤️
@gibbnasta Жыл бұрын
Loving the fish files! It makes my wish list bigger. Congratulations on the kiddo!! Hope you and yours are well.
@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.
@gidge6260 Жыл бұрын
I love sleep deprived Matt 😂 Next fish. Apistogrammas! 😍
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks ❤️❤️❤️
@martinsadler427 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant as always matt
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@formercityboy9772 Жыл бұрын
btw the black water discus tank is looking amaaaaazing
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
It is an amazing tank! ❤️
@delido4214 Жыл бұрын
Loving the content bud, keep up the good work!
@gary1963brown 2 ай бұрын
Love your videos. Great presentation and easy to understand the info.
@roscoeturner4099 Жыл бұрын
Great job. Great information. Glad to see you again.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️
@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.
@kj_fishtanks Жыл бұрын
You remember that I told you about my gbr's that were breeding? Well after the first spawn they never spawned again and while I was on vacation my male died. Now I have to wait another month on a new gbr fish-delivery in my LFS. And also have to deal with the age gap between the new male and the much older female.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
That's a shame. Fingers crossed it all works out well for you! ❤️
@danlondon4588 Жыл бұрын
Perfect coincident, was planning on going to check some out tomorrow morning! Thanks Matt 🙌top work
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad it came in handy! ❤️
@alisonnicholson 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 Жыл бұрын
Awesome that's great to hear it's inspired you ❤️❤️❤️
@kimcirtwill6077 Жыл бұрын
Lol!! Your videos make my day! Thanks for the great info! And CONGRATULATIONS on your new human addition 😊
@djf1986djf 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
@andygabbott5376 Жыл бұрын
Great vid mate! Rams have always had a special place in my aquariums, cant wait to see whats next!
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ Definitely more to come!
@VictoriaLeeCreates Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed Matt. Omg wow I love this. U got a loyal followers after seeing this
@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.
@jeremyharmon7250 Жыл бұрын
❤
@chrisduell4210 Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video! great to see you back in action! Looking forward to getting some Rams one day.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy❤️
@robcayabyab8910 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos I always watch MD. I love your videos! Supporter from Philippines!
@sergio79arg Жыл бұрын
rams rams rams rams rammmssss
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
But, WHAT IS A RAM???
@laurag1076 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Glad your back
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@sharongould2689 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad I could entertain. Fingers crossed one day you can tick them off your list! ❤️
@ladydiane6839 Жыл бұрын
Welcome back!!
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@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!
@NetherViking Жыл бұрын
Welcome back Matt! 😁👍🏽 😂 Thanks for the information 🔥
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy! ❤️❤️❤️
@mandyminshull2351 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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, look forward to seeing you soon! ❤️
@daveetc.7399 Жыл бұрын
Fish god Matt 💪💪
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much ❤️
@majesticcichlids1630 Жыл бұрын
Great video and really good information
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@shuanaroden5226 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new baby
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@juliepackham6669 Ай бұрын
Please make rams into a gift and use it everyday lol
@lorraineoldford8339 Жыл бұрын
You're such an informative guy...... loving the videos
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@lushie2151 Жыл бұрын
Love ya vids...keep it up! Watching from Australia 🌏🦘. 👍🏼😁
@rechelieu Жыл бұрын
I love the vibe. Continue the good work. You are natural at this.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤜🤛
@rechelieu 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. 🙂
@mariacollins Жыл бұрын
Welcome back. Despite the sleep, very informative as usual. Hope you get more sleep soon.
@FishShopMatt Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much I hope so too! ❤️
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