Top Beginner Fish that are not BORING!

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Жыл бұрын

Let me start by saying - there is no such thing as a beginner fish. I LOATHE that saying. The fish you enjoy is the one that you like, the one that appeals to you. So long as you get their living conditions right, there is no reason why you cant keep any fish you like. Yes some fish are easier to keep than others, and you may just have to save up for a very large tank for example, but there's no point buying a little life to 'practice' on before you get the fish you always wanted. Be Brave, Buy the fish you like!
My favourite fishy stuff! (yes these are affiliate links :) )
Lights
Nicrew Classic LED - amzn.to/3fG3Uv6 - Traditional led light that's got a nice high output in a white/cool colour range. Makes plants look extra green.
Nicrew SKY - amzn.to/3Ktn45U - really nice light for natural looking tanks, also the one I use for filming.
Filters
Pat Mini - amzn.to/3fE1u0k - popular for a reason, just a superb little filter thats great for shrimp tanks and fish alike.
ASAP - amzn.to/3nBuytp - the old favourite and the one i return to most frequently.
Air Pump
AP-3 Kit : amzn.to/34UMA3q - Great little air pump, not a silent runner, but has been very reliable for me.
Tanks
Scaper 45 - amzn.to/3KBxG2H - a lovely high quality tank that comes with a super strong light, and a decent enough hang on back filter - perfect for newbies and scapers alike.
My filming stuff
Camera - Cannon 200D - amzn.to/354OLlc - nice camera, easy to use.
BigTripod - Manfrotto befree - amzn.to/3GLXDdj - pricey but super sturdy and can take being knocked over a lot by clumsy operators.
Lil' tripod - amzn.to/355WmQs - can't pronounce the name but it's been a good tripod for filming things on tables or when I have tanks on the floor.

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@SquisheeDog Жыл бұрын

I love the last part. Get what you want if you can properly care for them and do your research. The beginner lists are good for ideas but get what makes you happy.

@shellyk1371 Жыл бұрын

Watching your videos while drinking a cup of coffee infront of my tanks is a treat for me. The way you pronounce the word "fish" is ASMR to my ears. Thank you for these relaxing, yet informative videos.

@rodneywalat8956 Жыл бұрын

Once again, great video. I have 1 golden wonder killi left that I raised from an egg. He is in a 15 gallon tank with 5 cherry barbs. He is the king of the tank but gets along fine with the cherry barbs. You are right about the large mouth. He will gladly eat a large house fly if I can catch it. The cherry barbs never bother the killi. These same cherry barbs used to be in a tank with a beta. They never bothered the beta. The beta enjoyed chasing them around though. When I gave the cherry barbs their own tank, the beta really slowed down and didn't do much after that. I think I took away his fun.

@jessicasinclair323 Жыл бұрын

I started fishkeeping nearly 30yrs ago with won fairground comets in a 70 gallon aquarium and in doing so inspired many others to get equally mahoosive tanks for their won fairground fish too. Result!

@tinymenagerie Жыл бұрын

70 Gallon! bloomin' heck, you could fit my house in that :D Absolutely fantastic to hear, so many fairground fish either lived very sad lives in a bowl or worse. It's lovely to know that some of those fish lived a great life with the space they needed.

@jmdq1 Жыл бұрын

I bought a Koi for my 30 gallon long tank, many years ago. I have a great friend who has an outdoor pond. She agreed to take the Koi as it grew up. It was a project I was doing with my son. It lived for years in that pond. Her problem is the Raccoons feeding in it. We are in the U.S. I myself am from England. There’s a whole lot of different aspects to our fish keeping, from here to Australia and the U.K. It’s interesting to watch hobbyists from around the world and see what is available to them. This is my go to when I’m researching fish I want to add to a tank. She gives great reviews on different fish. Very positive and easy to listen too, and great camera work . ❤️ Tiny Menagerie

@angiejoy3802 Жыл бұрын

I love this video, especially the ‘plot twist’ at the end - thank you for being an encouraging advocate ❤

@ramblingimbecile2295 Жыл бұрын

I see so many zebra danios sat alone at the bottom of a tiny tank in someone's kitchen when I'm at work (I do electrical inspections). It's tragic to see them or mollies kept alone in a tiny plastic tank without a heater.

@SamRich94 Жыл бұрын

Hey Lauren, just thought I’d say I thoroughly enjoy your videos as they are always very well thought out and informational, so please continue the great work. I also find your voice incredibly soothing; I’d happily listen to a fish podcast or audiobook 😅

@cookiemonster2299 Жыл бұрын

Great fun vid👍 I've recently put six harlequin in with my zebra danio and minnows, they're loving the aquarium and they're like hyenas at feeding time, I thought the danios were excitable but they've got nothing on the harlequin. 👍❤️🇬🇧

@chillidog1239 Жыл бұрын

The first fish I ever got was 7 cherry barbs, it didn't end well. The tank was fine, parameters were perfect and it was cycled. These cherry barbs attacked each other until there was two left, I ended up returning those.

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 Жыл бұрын

4:47 60 liters seems a bit excessive for a solo betta. 15-20 liters is pretty decent for a single fish although it will definitely not hurt and help with water parameters

@ramblingimbecile2295 Жыл бұрын

20 litres is still a bit small. I've a 29 litre well planted tank that is kept in a child's bedroom and it used to house a betta but it still felt a bit small. You really need to provide some swimming space for a betta. There are a lot of tanks now that are 40-60 litres and have a good foot print that won't take up so much space

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 Жыл бұрын

@@ramblingimbecile2295 i see what you mean , i just think that it can sometimes be difficult for a lot of newer hobbyists to dedicate a tank that is often considered large [ even tho it isnt] to a solo fish or dive into the complicated task of successfully keeping bettas with other fish

@jmdq1 Жыл бұрын

Not when you consider the amount of space to explore in their natural environment. People can survive in Tiny House’s , or prison cells, does that mean it’s an environment that brings about the best in us ? If you want your fish to live longer , the best thing for them is trying to create the best Unnatural environment, (which we are doing with aquariums) for any animal in a glass cube. Lauren is saying just this ! It brings out the best in the fish, health , and they thrive , not just survive. And like you say the larger the body of water the easier it is to maintain. Many of these fish we give life spans to, have longer lifespans in their natural environments. Happy Fish Keeping to you😊

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 Жыл бұрын

@@jmdq1 sorry for waiting so long to reply, i definitely agree. obviously there is no such thing as a tank too big only a tank too small or bare. i recall reading that the typical territory of a wild betta is several feet wide I just think that a bare minimum tank size can be smaller provided the water is pristine and there is a lot of enrichment

@erikm8372 Жыл бұрын

Golden wonder killies are amazing. I want morel and I kinda want to explore the other species at some point. I loved caring for mine; I had one, and he always stayed at the top of the tank, a lot like an African butterflyfish. I guess they’re also from Africa too, right… but he patrolled the top level, along with a flat hand-sized angelfish, several female bettas, schooling harlequin rasboras, panda cories, neon tetras, zebra danios, Kuhli loaches, oto’s, and a clown pleco. A real mixed-community 65-gallon (245 litre) tank, but all could hold their “own”. They were either semi aggressive or dither fish. They all had plenty of space I guess. How did I get him to explore? Threw in a ghost shrimp… that was almost half his body length, and was more than a mouthful… but wow, was he determined, and yes, he swallowed it, or should I say inhaled it. At first I was worried he’d choke. I didn’t even know killies’ mouths could unhinge like that. Like a snake almost.

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 Жыл бұрын

bettas are one of my fav fish but they always seem to really weaken and become very sickly when they reach the end of their lifespan especially for those that have poor genetics

@zeroheroes4081 Жыл бұрын

I heard that bettas have been breed to have longer tails and our domestic don't look like the wild counterpart, resulting in more sickness... Kind of like how pugs have been breed for big eyes and small nose, but it made them unable to breathe correctly

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 Жыл бұрын

@@zeroheroes4081 definitely a factor

@garg4531 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE that bit at the end, it’s so true!^^ A lot of species can be more challenging for beginners because of their size, temperament, care requirements, and so on, but as long as you know what you’re getting into *and* are able to accommodate them, often it isn’t really that hard (except maybe with sensitive species that are less forgiving of beginner mistakes) And the fact that so many people have gotten their start with cichlids or saltwater helps to prove that you don’t even need experience to handle them (though it still helps when it comes to learning the basics at least ;) ) Also on a minor note I love that you featured the golden wonder killifish, not a species that comes up too often but is very hardy and easy to take care from what I’ve heard, and not too hard to find either; definitely a good choice for a beginner looking for something a little more unusual (honestly there needs to be more list of uncommon beginner species like that)

@DanielKeepingFish Жыл бұрын

Good list and some great points.

@MongyBongy Жыл бұрын

I would definitely say that 60 liters for a Betta seems off base to me Tanks size is obviously pretty nuanced and reasonable minds may differ, but I think a suggestion of 40 liters would be more reasonable. Really love your videos and what you're doing with your channel, thanks for making so much great information so easily available and fun to watch

@johncameron4194 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful list

@AquariumOdysseys Жыл бұрын

Beautiful upload, thank you for the hard work you put into these videos!

@orangef3802 Жыл бұрын

Great list and even better video!

@pelhamsaquatics Жыл бұрын

Excellant video! Thank you and here is to a happy new year!!🎉

@IndoorEcosystem Жыл бұрын

Quite a nice selection!

@danitabanko1694 7 ай бұрын

You are so freaking adorable ❤😂 thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us! 🎉

@johncameron4194 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@LushSaltyAquariums Жыл бұрын

Most people consider Zebra Danios are the definition of boring but I do think they need a reassessment!

@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 Жыл бұрын

a lot of interesting options

@no-knickers-emma1112 Жыл бұрын

Hope you had a good Christmas Lauren. Anyway tthe golden wonder fish are perfect for guppy fry control. They are quick.and will catch the fry no problem. I wish you would give another apistogramma a go.

@tinymenagerie Жыл бұрын

Hey Emma, yes I had a lovely Christmas thanks, I hope you did too. Haha yes they are very quick - I've underestimated mine a few times now and last year they managed to eat a couple of little hangels rasboras :( I've got my eyes peeled for some more apistos but I'm picky about what I want. borelli, veijita, or golden macmasteri would be ideal, maybe some gold-red agassizzi.

@pyleaquatics Жыл бұрын

Golden wonder killifish are not found in the wild. Most Killifish are not annual killifish.

@MongyBongy Жыл бұрын

Golden wonder killifish are simply a color morph of Panchax Killifish which are indeed, found in the wild

@pyleaquatics Жыл бұрын

@@mongoose2656 so you agree that golden wonders aren't found in the wild, but the original color is, great!

@thefriendlyallay Жыл бұрын

i havent watched the video yet and if there isn't at least 1 corydora in here i'm going to cry

@thefriendlyallay Жыл бұрын

i am crying now btw my fish of choosing for the last one is any corydora, or just any fish with the reputation ''cleaner'', they all look really cool or cute or beautifull in some way and i love them, other fish are secondairy if i abselutely require them.

@njbiker2008 Жыл бұрын

I have a 100-gallon tank planted i now what to add nano fish of many kinds can you give me a good list of fish that will get along.. T/K you my tank is 60in x 20 x20