Top 5 Ways To MAKE MONEY Fish Keeping, Turn Your Hobby Into Income!

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@KGTropicals 3 жыл бұрын

*Check out our brand new website and shop for all of your aquarium supplies and fun merch!* keepfishkeeping.com

@kendetabss848 3 жыл бұрын

can i ask? what's the size of that tank on your back?

@theresagreen7165 3 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT!

@dieselevans6756 Жыл бұрын

@@theresagreen7165 broo they dont sell the shirt anymore what does it say on the back

@snekk77gaming70 3 жыл бұрын

my friends : flexing their new car me : flexing my new albino guppies

@Matthew_Does_To_Many_Things 3 жыл бұрын

Now that’s the biggest flex 😎

@plazmaplayz4852 3 жыл бұрын

...dam...

@fishlegend2536 3 жыл бұрын

SHeeeeeesh

@ThereHeIsOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I knew a guy who cleaned fish tanks, but he moved on to being a gigalo.

@KGTropicals 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Deuce is a really good friend of mine!

@zaldyoreo726 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@operationhotshotinc.6887 3 жыл бұрын

Did somebody say steak?

@nicolefaamausili3193 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@dannyzamudio1252 3 жыл бұрын

@@KGTropicals what kind of sand do you have in that tank with cichlids?

@LarryLabsta 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the hobby...AND I DID MY FIRST WATER CHANGE LAST NIGHT BY MYSELF AND IM 16. IT FELT GREAT

@elizas869 3 жыл бұрын

So cool :)

@sojolly 3 жыл бұрын

Watch the livestreams on Thursday night. You can ask questions in the chat, there are many advanced fishkeepers there and if John doesnt answer your question someone will.

@LarryLabsta 3 жыл бұрын

@@sojolly ok 😁

@ga9967 3 жыл бұрын

Good on you buddy. Keep up the good work.

@paulmccarthy7467 3 жыл бұрын

KXNG NEXUS Great work how did go? most all enjoy it!

@awfullogic 3 жыл бұрын

I'm disabled. Haven't had "pet" fish for over 25 years. Been watching your videos and I've got to tell you, I just love them. So many things have changed, and seems for the most part in a good way. I hope that you continue, and hopefully become known as "the billionaire of fish keeping."

@mattburke9554 3 ай бұрын

Any updates?

@JackGetsJacked 3 жыл бұрын

I just saw “make money” loll keep up the good content!

@dripllc5088 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@kristalarmstrong3299 3 жыл бұрын

Love the “new” flow of these videos! I wasn’t a gigantic fan of the super scripted but I kept watching them because I enjoy the amount of educational information you provide.

@jeffkim4620 2 жыл бұрын

hey john i've been watching you since day one...also, met you at the schaumburg convention not to long after your fish store didn't work out for you......i want to just say that i commend you for not giving up and growing on youtube....CONGRATS! you and your wife deserve it! GOD BLESS! You'll be at 1 million subs in no time! I love watching good people succeed!!!! I am a local breeder so i know!!!

@jarheadcatfishing2958 3 жыл бұрын

There’s a guy that buys all the smaller goldfish from our local Petsmart, grows them out, them sells em after they get bigger. Not sure where he’s selling em but I’m guessing as large feeders.

@nicholaimifsud 3 жыл бұрын

i like the idea of having a different tank behind you in every video/stream... and in that case, irrelevant from the topic being discussed, it would be nice to have a few minutes where you talk about anything unique in that tank (fish, setup, maintenance...). Thanks for the awesome vids you guys do!

@maggien236 3 жыл бұрын

"are you going to go use your little Honda Civic?" Shots fired. 😂😂😳

@putulayan4023 3 жыл бұрын

Honda’s are actually really good quality cars

@LH-nd9qg 3 жыл бұрын

Don't diss the civic 😅

@20gallonfresh98 3 жыл бұрын

I just sold first set of guppies I was raising for 4 months. First $10 after hundreds spent on all the fish, food, supplies and 8 fish tanks. 😆 it’s a fun hobby though.

@jasperfergusson7147 3 жыл бұрын

I currently make my money for aquariums and terrarium from growing terrarium plants and mosses to people and my local pet store.

@FONZOMAX430 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips

@jasperfergusson7147 3 жыл бұрын

@@FONZOMAX430 pick a plant you like and one that isnt often sold in your area and I have put business cards at pet shops and garden centres in my area so people know where to find them

@batappreciation9661 3 жыл бұрын

How did you approach the pet store? Who did you call? Was it a chain store like petco?

@heathermjeter 3 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted to do the cleaning other people's tanks. I'm now just showing how my tanks look.

@daphneplantain 3 жыл бұрын

If I breed fish it's only to pay for their food lol I don't really want to make a profit. It's just a beautiful moment of life to witness.

@hongluong3427 2 жыл бұрын

Same, i have a 30liter tank just for endler's I think I get £2-£3 a pair covers fish food and any other fish that interests me and moss (lots of it)

@CaylorsReptilesAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Great information John. Loving the less edited straight at you delivery 🚚. Heading to the store for more shirts now. I kept one, I gave Chattanooga Ed one, and Anthony’s Fishy Friends won one in a random giveaway I did. Just FYI, they are sized a little smaller than the usual 2x. I can wear it but a little snugger than I like to show. 🥱

@KGTropicals 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmmm..... that's good to know. I tried the XL and XXL on and thought they were pretty accurate. We'll see if anyone else mentions that. If that's really a thing I'll make sure everyone knows. Thanks for the heads up.

@alisonmaczka7359 3 жыл бұрын

Just took my first load to my lfs for credit. Of course I spent it right away but I could have been spending cash lol!

@trerubinsy6250 3 жыл бұрын

Love this format. Nice vid...casual, laid back, chat kind of feel. As long as you've got your talking points laid out, loving it.

@AScottKirk 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly enjoy a mix of both- the scripted top 10 videos are great, and the less scripted videos like this are awesome as well. Keep it up- I appreciate all the great content you produce!

@scaryterry3513 3 жыл бұрын

I love y’all’s content and I think the new shirts are awesome! I have a baby Oscar that I’m growing out and the shirts are perfect..planning on getting a bubbles one as well for my girlfriend. Keep up the awesome work and congratulations on all the success John and Lisa 🎉

@alainaseagroves3070 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your content. I'm trying to break into the breeding/selling world myself and watching your videos gives a lot of advice and more confidence.

@paulmccarthy7467 3 жыл бұрын

Some brilliant plans and ideas. Along with your Great Business experience shown in the content of this video. Should definitely consider doing more Business related videos. Really enjoying the more natural content with the tanks in back around.

@michaelthornley 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say to both of you to keep up the great work that you do. I appreciate your honesty and being real. Many do not share the ups and downs of their experience in our hobby yet this is how we all learn. :)

@kylahclark942 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great ideas John! I like the free form style. You seem much more natural and comfortable.

@upserlivinthedream 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honest info and content in this video! I love the Cichlid tank this week and can't wait to see if you continue this free flowing thingy next week! I am in need of a size medium Oscar shirt!! I love it! 🧡🤙🐠

@lughnie 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! This is all so great. I love the pros and cons because everyone needs to know about that. You've inspired me to branch out and ask our LFS to train me in saltwater tanks as well. Now I want to roll around town and find out who needs tank maintenance services! 😁

@ebazz5704 3 жыл бұрын

This may be considered click bait but I immediately clicked on this video as soon as I got the notification based on that thumbnail alone. Freakin hilarious

@matthewwallace3028 2 жыл бұрын

He said “doing it!” John. You are hilarious! I started a tank based on all your videos. Thanks for the professional opinions that have led to my tank’s success. Thank you.

@ReaperDan88 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. John I dont know if you remember me but I went to your shop once and I bought my first African Cichlid there and I absolutely love him hes been going 2 1/2 years strong big fan!🤘🏻🤘🏻

@jcote1974 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. I would like to see more like this style. And I liked the longer format. I found your commentary engaging and I was very interested in “what was next” in the list. Gave me some ideas too... 😎

@christophdimiceli5898 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid bud! Maybe this falls under tank maintenance but doing the plumbing for a sump or just setting up an easy water change system for someone who loves fish but can’t/doesn’t want to handle 5 gallon buckets is also a solid opportunity.

@elizas869 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@TylerOstergaard 3 жыл бұрын

i love the free flow talks it's like the old times keep it up :D

@ijennielesieur 2 жыл бұрын

I'll admit my first tank of cichlids I was a terrible fish keeper. knew nothing of water testing, regular upkeep etc..I did water changes when it started looking bad and I scrubbed everything, including the filter, clean (bad) My cichlids bred like crazy anyways! I didn't know until I saw the little ones rush back into momma's mouth during a water change. so my opinion, they'll bred no matter what the conditions, and I never seperated the babies, just give them lots of hiding spots. Thanks to all your videos I now know a LOT more. Great channel

@WhoTheHellIsHarvy 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Personally, I love the off the cuff style. As efficient and useful as scripts are, I think it's often easier to speak from experience without one as it comes more naturally. Also - love the shirt!

@edenrivera171 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the hobby but have been watching your videos. I've learned so much just wanted to say thank you 😊

@keithwiltsie7374 2 жыл бұрын

Im only 15. Made my first 6$ selling danio fry. Thanks for the information!

@dylanneff 3 жыл бұрын

I like this format! Thanks for the great ideas.

@davidsamsell2031 3 жыл бұрын

John, thanks for the information. Good video. 📺👍😎

@cichlid_kings 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work man. Looking good. Straight forward honest advice.

@agam3r1123 3 жыл бұрын

I have that mushroom house that you showed at the beginning for my beta!

@deborahoverton4625 3 жыл бұрын

I like your videos. They encourage me. I've been keeping fish for a year and made mistakes, got discouraged especially when I lost fish.

@rebeccas.kailyaird4994 3 жыл бұрын

This is SO helpful! Thank you!!!

@andrewfenna7392 3 жыл бұрын

I've really enjoyed watching your videos and have leant a lot from them. I used to have a few tanks and bred a few different types of fish but haven't had any tanks for over twenty years but I'm now looking into getting back into it. I fancy having a big, heavily planted aquarium with a big shoal of cardinals, and other tertas and maybe have some danios and a few tank cleaners and snails. My wifes give me her permission for my new tank. Thanks for all the advice guys ;-)

@MikesAquaticsThings 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always. Really like the freeform style. Number 1 struck home as I begin down this road lol.

@matthewbuttery8529 3 жыл бұрын

I keep getting distracted by the African cichlids in the background. Makes me want Africans again! So beautiful, so active. Great video 👌

@QueAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome suggestions to pay for my hobby, thanks and I love the free flow style

@Backblast72 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Good material in which you share some information I had not thought of in which I could make some extra dollars here and there. I love your videos and your approach to our hobby. Respectfully, Carlos A. Gonzalez.

@jcampbell19961996 3 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, I thought the back of the shirt was going to say “scram!” Like Oscar the grouch 😂

@Cholosgirl2310 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for sharing the info!!!

@ang8618 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I’m thinking & planning now

@beczka_wody 3 жыл бұрын

It really works fine, thank you for all the tips. Greetings from Poland. J.

@monsterfishgal 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video very informative love the free flow.

@onlyfinsau 3 жыл бұрын

I found the video very interesting and useful. Thank you for making this.

@sojolly 3 жыл бұрын

I like the format it was a great chat.

@buxy_OG 3 жыл бұрын

Great content, keep doing what your doing!

@velainjinx2439 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips.! I was looking into breeding fish for the club I just joined to make some money. but I'm young and don't have the space for much, to make even the money back to what I put into it. however getting them young to grow to proper size and growing fresh water plants I can do plus I can make some more money that way.

@hunlem2156 3 жыл бұрын

plants are the most profitable thing on this list for a small scale fish keeper. I'm currently making a decent part time income selling out of my 6 grow out aquariums.

@fishstore_and_more6937 3 жыл бұрын

Aquarium Plants are gold!!!!!

@chadhunter8412 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Lots of good information.👍

@ramontorres2699 3 жыл бұрын

Good info, I’m looking to do this one way or another with my fancy guppies and ballon belly’s as well as hope it breed some peacock eels and rite track. Hard but they look happy and flutter together so hoping they breed. I just need a market for when these fry hatch and it gets real

@Daz-0161 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant channel 😊 only been fish keeping for a short while but everything I’ve learned has been from you guys & caveman aquatics, thank you & keep up the good work. Ps can you make some step by step guide videos for different situations, like how much prime you should add if you have spikes, how to transfer fish to a new tank etc

@gabegaming8216 3 жыл бұрын

I saw the thumbnail I love it and I love the videos :)

@laurierowe617 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Alot of good information

@topropetommy4155 3 жыл бұрын

KG how is that behind you so peaceful??!!! I love it... And they say cichlids are aggressive lol

@Jeswald1 3 жыл бұрын

I love this style of video, but every video you do is amazing! I'm looking forward to "TOOL" videos, too!

@KGcichlids 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@zacjohnson1500 3 жыл бұрын

Great video I like it I always dream of this but still feel it’s out of my reach maybe one day electricity is a killer. Nice shirt buddy 👍

@demon.that.draws777 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe I stayed till they end!!! I've been interested in aqua scaping for 5 years now, but I just got a 3 gallon tank and I hate it because I don't think that any fish should be kept in a 3 gallon tank. I Really, really, really want to do this now though!!

@chuckchuck8487 3 жыл бұрын

I started with a 5 gallon

@desklime3026 3 жыл бұрын

I may be a bit late, but my advice? Don’t let yourself be limited by the size of your tank! A three gallon may be too small for fish, but even with some of that space taken up by decorations, substrate, and plants, there’s still plenty of room for a small fish or some snails. If you’re really interested in aquascaping, try researching shrimp nano aquascapes or snail tanks. There are lots of really cool and beautiful projects that don’t require a big tank at all. For example, did you know it is possible to create an aquarium that is its own ecosystem? It is called an ecosphere. I’m pretty sure Fish for Thought did one. It’s a difficult project, but the result is a tiny world in a jar. If everything goes according to plan, no filter, no water changes, and no feeding would ever be needed. Anyways, my point is that there are loads of interesting aquascapes that don’t require a huge tank or fish, and if it’s what you have, 3 gallons is a viable tank to start a shrimp or snail nano aquascape before potentially moving onto a bigger tank with fish.

@CoffeeTimeBrian11 3 жыл бұрын

Great and useful information. Thanks.

@LickyMy9 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna know where they get this background song from. It’s nostalgic, it reminds me of when I first started doing tanks.

@keiradeane5744 3 жыл бұрын

I started breeding betta 9 months ago and thus far I have had 1 successful session with viable fry!!! Proud betta mommy of 7 adults and 19 fry totaling in my house 10 tanks at 10 gallons. Its expensive but I LOVE doing it. It's TRUE it's very therapeutic. Sold 2 so far!!!

@jennyg3894 3 жыл бұрын

"Doing it.... heh, doing it." I laughed out loud. Love your videos!

@soph_f16 3 жыл бұрын

This could definitely feed my fish keeping addiction haha ♥️

@kevinngosuwan2304 3 жыл бұрын

I like this format. More species spotlights pleaae

@charleshaman1782 3 жыл бұрын

Those gold leopards in the b-roll are gorgeous!

@markmmcaulay 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, I am really curious about making a little cash back from my life long (over 50 years) hobby as I'm 62 now. By the way, you are very good at just free flowing off the top of your head with maybe a noter too tucked around your studio. A lot of people can't do it but you can. I used to be a public access cable producer and the only warning I would have and I'm sure you already know this, is don't force it. If it wears you out stop for a while.

@jonboshua 3 жыл бұрын

I love your advise bro!

@CuriousCreatures 3 жыл бұрын

I am in love with the toadstool-themed tank that was on screen briefly in the intro. Has it featured in any of your other videos? I would love get a better look at it. :)

@VaChiee 3 жыл бұрын

great idea for a vid thank you so much

@nicolefaamausili3193 3 жыл бұрын

Love all your content 😊😘❤️

@user-dg6ne6mz3r 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you address the cost of reading fish

@cocovcoco 3 жыл бұрын

You’re really out here looking like Fred Durst got into aquariums in that thumbnail 😂

@fireygal7512 3 жыл бұрын

I breed swordtails as food for my Oscar. Since the swordtails breed so fast I sell all the excess for $1 each. I recently got a standard bristlenose male and an albino bristlenose female. Can't wait for them to start breeding. So many fish keepers want albinos. Other fish producers value fish with the albino gene. I also growout koi. They start small and cheap. But raised on high quality and fresh foods they get huge and are gorgeous. Businesses like Chinese food restaurants and high end hotels will pay a pretty $$$ for larger koi.

@-8_8- 3 жыл бұрын

One water sprite mother plant, and red root floater, paid my feed for months.

@mikecollins3793 3 жыл бұрын

You're doing awesome keep it up

@richardmaloney5566 3 жыл бұрын

I like unscripted because it is honest and real. Also, maybe more content can come out because it is so much easier to make. This being said, "TOOL STILL RULES!" Sorry, I'm complicated.

@MrsShocoTaco 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't made a lot of money off my fish but I dig get the chance to make the apprentice kid at my local aqua shop very very happy. I had to rehome my featherfin catfish a while back and as it turned out this kid really wanted one but hadn't been able to afford it yet😁

@noelmuaddib2219 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea on the freshwater plants Can you do mystery snails/shrimps and grow the plants in the same tank?

@Andy-From-England 3 жыл бұрын

Hi just to inform you that I am watching from England on this world wide platform And by the way I am easy with any way you produce content

@jamesdoyle7317 3 жыл бұрын

Really liked your video. I always think about saving all the fry and what to do with them. Thanks for the suggestions. Lastly, loved your background, water was so clear and clean. Do you use any special media, like Purigen, or Chemipure?

@thag7749 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from RVA we officially on the map! Fish keeping is big round here

@Auditing.northern.N.Y. Жыл бұрын

I bought a bunch of baby goldfish, I'm hoping to sell them full grown for pond fish. Breeding a bunch of other things and plants. Wish me luck, I'm gonna need it.

@IARECupcakereptar 3 жыл бұрын

If you are raising fish, I’d imagine that you could also raise live food for them which would eliminate the cost for food and also give you more product to sell.

@louisewhite6038 3 жыл бұрын

I like it this way with out the green screen 😊👍🏻

@brandonm8249 2 жыл бұрын

Just looked up Imperial Tropicals and it happens to be in the next county over from my house. 😎

@jeanettewilson3195 2 жыл бұрын

LoL. . . You are so right about breeding fish. I breed and it does exactly what you said. They pay for there own food and supplies. I have 43 different tanks . So those out there it will work for you.

@karuki5791 3 жыл бұрын

About the cycle can I get some fool hardy fish and put some beneficial bacteria and even some live plants

@raymondmeland.emperia2202 2 жыл бұрын

I love Oscar. And i realy like your Oscar t-shirt. But i live in Norway and you dont send outside the us.😔 i learn alott from you guys. Thank you and keep up the good work you are doing. Love from Norway.❤