The Fish Files: Ropefish, Reedfish or Snakefish. Complete care & info guide!

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  • @kurtbrutting5118
    @kurtbrutting5118 Рік тому +15

    All Hail Fish Files! Keep up the great work Matt!

  • @ReginaK2
    @ReginaK2 Рік тому +7

    Too funny; you’re teaching us about rope fish and having a hard time finding them and one comes out and swims from point A to point B!😁

  • @karenreardon1372
    @karenreardon1372 11 місяців тому +1

    Hysterically, there’s a rope fish swimming dramatically in the background of your video on shrimp.

  • @alanmalcolm8055
    @alanmalcolm8055 Рік тому +5

    I saw one 12.20 ish over your left shoulder . Great tank that one of MDs best stunning congos .

  • @jakubdudar7247
    @jakubdudar7247 Рік тому +6

    You can actually see him/her on this video starting at 15:02 on the left from Matt, which is funny as Matt starts saying there wasn't one while shooting this video :) Thumbs up for the video and this 8ft african aquarium which is really terrific. Thanks Matt.

  • @adamworley196
    @adamworley196 Рік тому +1

    Hey buddy, you get them cookies? Lol. Another cool vid, man! Thanks!

  • @Lobby4U
    @Lobby4U 5 місяців тому

    This channel is great. Every time I search for info for a new fish or something I want to add to my tank, this channel comes up 🎉

  • @helloaldrian
    @helloaldrian Рік тому +1

    Matt, make cinematic-only video of that tank please 🙏🏼.
    That's one of my fave tank in your shop!

  • @Kingdamien6660
    @Kingdamien6660 Рік тому +1

    15:01
    Matt: "i haven't seen them in my camera"
    Rope fish (appearing on your right) : you should look again mate

  • @pento6621
    @pento6621 Рік тому +3

    One of the coolest looking aquarium fish imo

  • @robertabblebaum7813
    @robertabblebaum7813 Рік тому +3

    Lol I was fascinated by them when you and MD did the whole store tour. The one was just like wacky waving tube man, super active!

  • @stonepiggy
    @stonepiggy Рік тому +1

    Great video as always! I did see one right at the end behind your right elbow haha!

  • @r1verman
    @r1verman 8 місяців тому

    I had one of these and loved it. It's definitely one of my favorites. Mine was out all the time. It would come up and eat out of my fingers. Love bloodworms. Mine was also very peaceful. Never tried to escape.

  • @Scorpielle
    @Scorpielle Рік тому +1

    Great video thank you! And yes one did swim out over your shoulder while you were talking! Lol so sneaky but I’ll leave it to the experts to keep them

  • @BGN_Aquariums
    @BGN_Aquariums Рік тому +2

    We are honoured to have you share your knowledge Matt. Thanks so much

  • @maximusofgalihand
    @maximusofgalihand Рік тому +2

    Just got my first ropefish finally. Always wanted one, great video

  • @margaretasaarenpaa4239
    @margaretasaarenpaa4239 Рік тому +8

    They look cute in the 8ft tank😊
    But they look way to snake like for me to consider.
    It's amazing how many different forms and shapes fish for a fishtank exist. Really love your videos and all the information you give. 🌹

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, we have quite a few customers who feel the same! ❤️

  • @sharongould2689
    @sharongould2689 Рік тому +1

    you did get one on the camera matt! literally as you say that you havent seen one, at 15.09 you can see Ropey behind your right elbow!

  • @MattWilson801
    @MattWilson801 Рік тому +1

    Love this channel. So much good info. Not ready for a "nope rope" just yet, but one day...

  • @VeNoMsEpItApH
    @VeNoMsEpItApH Рік тому +4

    Love the Fish Files.
    Rope fish is quite an interesting fish!

  • @angiebear8727
    @angiebear8727 11 місяців тому

    Everytime we go to my LFS my daughter runs right to these fish. She wants one so much but frankly they creep me out. Lol. Thanks for the video

  • @TheNathansblog
    @TheNathansblog Рік тому

    So glad I found this

  • @eatmynoobfood7461
    @eatmynoobfood7461 Рік тому +2

    Those rope fish do look cool but I could only dream of having a tank big enough to keep some. 🤦‍♂️✌️ love the fish file videos 👍

  • @GuiltyPleasures2
    @GuiltyPleasures2 9 місяців тому

    Great video, Tyfs. My ropefish is being delivered today. He’ll live with angels a severum, a electric blue acara and a kribensis in a 75 gallon. Super excited.

  • @lizdyson3627
    @lizdyson3627 Рік тому

    Love The Ropefish and Bichirs. Then again i love snakes.

  • @rimirimi32
    @rimirimi32 Рік тому +3

    It was the 8ft scape that prompted me to get my 2, love them! Super friendly, swim between my fingers/hand when I do fish maintenance & super active, interesting

  • @gigi3242
    @gigi3242 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Matt, great video as always. Take care, be well

  • @capuchinosofia4771
    @capuchinosofia4771 Рік тому +1

    Woahhh i didnt know you had a youtube channel, Matt! I feel so silly because im sure MD mentioned it before lol
    Really enjoy your fish knowledge, thanks flr sharing!

  • @SmokeyMesa
    @SmokeyMesa Рік тому +6

    I had a ropefish back in the day. I kept him in my Mbuna tank. The Mbuna seemed pretty indifferent to him and there were lots of rocks for him to hide in. I often fed floating pellets and he would come up to the top edge and scoop them up against the glass. I also fed bloodworms, sometimes after turning out the lights to give him a good chance to feed on those.

  • @ShadowMan.427
    @ShadowMan.427 Рік тому +3

    Very informative and enjoyable video, Sir! I'm going to watch it again. I will also say that your tank is awesome and so is MD's Rainbow tank. You both do a great job when working together. I'm pretty sure I'm going to try and mimic your tank on a smaller scale. Love it! I hope you do more videos on specific fish. Thank you!

  • @vengeance7092
    @vengeance7092 Рік тому +2

    The fact that it can stand, 😂lift it self up and walk will keep my wife up at night.

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 Рік тому +1

    Great information thanks for sharing

  • @generalign0rance
    @generalign0rance Рік тому +2

    Really enjoying these videos. Would love to see some ideas for different setups and tank mate combinations etc. looking at upgrading to a 260 litre and you always seem to come up with interesting combos

  • @robsitarski1744
    @robsitarski1744 Рік тому +1

    Sweet fish file! Did not know much about the rope fish thanks for all the information!!! Keep up the great work!!

  • @IndoorEcosystem
    @IndoorEcosystem Рік тому +2

    Haha what a random start!
    I know that feeling very well!
    Great video!

  • @ropefishdavid8786
    @ropefishdavid8786 Рік тому

    Great info!

  • @nathanial_summers
    @nathanial_summers Рік тому +9

    Would love to see a fish file on the Pimelodus Pictus catfish, a common classic that's not really given enough of a spot light or info on proper maintenance and care

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  Рік тому +6

      Good idea!!! ❤️

    • @charliesawka5130
      @charliesawka5130 Рік тому +2

      Yeah a fish files a on a Pictus Catfish would be awesome as I love them but not too sure of a good set up and tank mates.

  • @yyyobwoc
    @yyyobwoc Рік тому +1

    We’ve got invasive ropefish in waters near me, I always wondered about keeping them. Very cool learning about them through your video!

    • @dashfax
      @dashfax Рік тому

      Where are you located? I want to catch some! 😂

  • @dawnt6791
    @dawnt6791 Рік тому +2

    Not species I have any interest in owning, but I enjoyed watching your profile on them anyway. Great job, Matt!

  • @pramodkumarplaxmin2166
    @pramodkumarplaxmin2166 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video love your fish files

  • @dirtyoldfarmhand3
    @dirtyoldfarmhand3 Рік тому +1

    Awesome

  • @joshjamesuk
    @joshjamesuk Рік тому +1

    The underwater danger noodle 😂

  • @AnubisFenrir
    @AnubisFenrir Рік тому

    4:19 Matt literally turned around and looked at the rope fish 😂

  • @Goonbro15
    @Goonbro15 Рік тому

    Love the videos man, keep it up!!

  • @ira_nelson
    @ira_nelson Рік тому +1

    I've been waiting on this one 🙂

  • @agirlnamedmichael1670
    @agirlnamedmichael1670 Рік тому +9

    At 12:25 one of the ropefish swims into the open on the right side of the tank(Matt's left). They're getting big!

  • @adam6260
    @adam6260 Рік тому +1

    Those Congo Tetra's behind you look great. Any chance of a review of them?

  • @ramroad2008
    @ramroad2008 7 місяців тому

    Before UA-cam, I kept two in a tank with African Ciclids, and a Blue Crawfish. Used to get out a lot. It was a decent fall to the carpet. I would imagine the equivalent of jumping from a 6 story building 🤷‍♂️

  • @AHGAQUATICS
    @AHGAQUATICS Рік тому +1

    Love the video great facts and overlays actually can I ask what software you use to create your videos they look great 👍

  • @stevecooper6653
    @stevecooper6653 Рік тому +2

    Oh heeeessssss back 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @jenpink4298
    @jenpink4298 Рік тому

    This was great! I saw one swimming around in one of the other videos that you did in front of this tank and I was wondering what it was. And I just saw one over your shoulder in this video. They are so cool! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @stevesmith6022
    @stevesmith6022 Рік тому +1

    Great video as always Matt…I have a 620Ltr set up including a sump can you please tell me a cost affective way to fertilise my plants I’m using API leave zone but it’s proving to be a bit expensive…

  • @kevg1569
    @kevg1569 Рік тому +1

    A fish file on the Blue, Opaline, Three-spot & Gold Gourami would be great.

  • @aaronbecker5617
    @aaronbecker5617 Рік тому +1

    Cool 😎

  • @brandonpittman2448
    @brandonpittman2448 Рік тому

    Just got my 1st rope fish yesterday

  • @stevesmith6022
    @stevesmith6022 Рік тому

    Great video as usual Matt I have a 620Ltr set up including a sump how many nano fish can I keep in my tank it measure’s 5ft 2ft 2ft thank you

  • @joryalicabrera1830
    @joryalicabrera1830 Рік тому

    Matt …. I just love your videos…. I would like to ask is it necessary to read the tds ?. Do you normally use it ?

  • @kinglyzard
    @kinglyzard Рік тому

    Quick note at 7:15
    Reedfish and Bichir lungs aren't modified swim bladders.
    Swim bladders are modified lungs.

  • @barryhill3181
    @barryhill3181 Рік тому +7

    12.24 over your left elbow!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  Рік тому +2

      Good spot!!!

    • @markzig1429
      @markzig1429 Рік тому +2

      @@FishShopMatt Also 7:25 to your right at the far end!

    • @markzig1429
      @markzig1429 Рік тому +3

      ...and at 15:12 when you say, "I have not seen one..." one appears at your right elbow!

  • @graffic13
    @graffic13 Рік тому +2

    Love ropefish! Still wanna see african butterfly fish in the 8ft african aquarium!!!
    And synodontis catfish...african catfish don't get enough love ... they are cool!
    Still think the ropefish should have been 3s company theme ...
    Stanley Roper, Helen Roper, and Mr.Ralph Furley!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  Рік тому +1

      Very true synos don't get enough love!

    • @graffic13
      @graffic13 Рік тому

      I really love the " brown colored" leaf looking fish from Africa!°

  • @andrewfenna7392
    @andrewfenna7392 Рік тому

    I was wondering if you or MD had watched any of the Father Fish videos and what you thought of his style of aquarium set ups?
    I’m keen to set up an eco system tank in the near future and was thinking of following his style but I’m not sure 🤔

  • @hedrickshomegrownaquatics1358
    @hedrickshomegrownaquatics1358 9 місяців тому

    I had one for 18 years

  • @CarolynnMc01
    @CarolynnMc01 Рік тому +1

    I love this beautiful tank! Oh by the way, Google says the pronounciation of Bichir is "bee-sheer". Who knows? I know everyone has some different version. Sort of like Betta... is it BAY-DAH or BETT-AH. History says BETT-AH. We are all confused LOL

    • @CarolynnMc01
      @CarolynnMc01 Рік тому

      PS,... i sort of cringe when people say BAY-DAH.. heehee

  • @DJNewley
    @DJNewley Рік тому +1

    They showed themselves loads

  • @dustintinsley3899
    @dustintinsley3899 8 місяців тому

    @FishShopMatt What are the red fish in the aquarium you are standing in front of?

  • @TripleFork
    @TripleFork Рік тому

    Would they be good tank mates for discus? Or is that water to hot for them?

  • @chrishook6062
    @chrishook6062 Рік тому

    Hi love the content I am doing a Tanganyika tank ! Which of your stores can I purchase she’ll dwellers ? I live in Gloucester

  • @Spacey7
    @Spacey7 Рік тому

    Hi. I'm in Gloucestershire, can you tell me where your shop is as I'd love to get some things from you. 😊

  • @BrookleyBell
    @BrookleyBell Рік тому +1

    I have 2 ropefish. Their names are Danger Noodle & Nope Rope 🩷

  • @AAryan-jj9kh
    @AAryan-jj9kh Рік тому +1

    well i have seen it once thiugh a rope fish on the right side of the screen near the wood

  • @madcatdad42
    @madcatdad42 Рік тому +4

    12.24 one swims past in the back ground

  • @Only1Sosa.
    @Only1Sosa. Рік тому +1

    Who kept an eye out for a rope fish appearance? 🙋🏾‍♀️

  • @Ren_1986
    @Ren_1986 Рік тому +2

    would love a fish files on apistogramma's

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  Рік тому +1

      Got some things in the works so watch this space! ❤️

  • @slyfondle1885
    @slyfondle1885 Рік тому +1

    Ropefish spotted at 5:19 😉

  • @goldmine5580
    @goldmine5580 Рік тому +2

    I know them as reedfish, If I remember correctly, Calamoyicthes Calabaricus. ( dubious spelling)

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  Рік тому +2

      They are now Erpetoichthys calabaricus, names get changed every now and then as things get reclassified.

    • @goldmine5580
      @goldmine5580 Рік тому +1

      Thanks man, I kept them in the seventies, I'm just getting back into the hobby.

  • @papasmerf6453
    @papasmerf6453 Рік тому +1

    I finally got one from my LFS, put in my 75g tank and 2 weeks later it was very lethargic then died. I was so bummed.

  • @chrisweston3029
    @chrisweston3029 Рік тому

    Should do one about boesmani rainbow as I’m about to scape a tank for them 🤣

  • @billbush1270
    @billbush1270 Рік тому +4

    One went by over your left shoulder at 12:00.

  • @danielkemp345
    @danielkemp345 3 місяці тому

    Hi, can I keep 2 long-term 250 liter tank

  • @pattonl1979
    @pattonl1979 Рік тому +1

    😆😆 I have mine in an open top heavily planted blackwater tank with 100+ nano fish. He doesn’t bother any of my fish or shrimp and never tries to get out. 🤷‍♂️

    • @angieg8846
      @angieg8846 Рік тому

      This environment sounds wonderful! Can I ask how big is your aquarium?

    • @pattonl1979
      @pattonl1979 Рік тому

      @@angieg8846 it’s a 75 gallon aquarium

  • @GAMINGMATRIXXX
    @GAMINGMATRIXXX Рік тому

    Will Reed/Rope Fish eat my Albino Corydoras?

  • @lukewilliams9876
    @lukewilliams9876 Рік тому

    HI where is your shop would love to buy some fish from u!!

  • @vader0512
    @vader0512 7 місяців тому

    Ive had one almost a few days but havent seen it once since i put it in and im pretty sure ut hasent escaped or died

  • @angieg8846
    @angieg8846 Рік тому

    Is a 4ft tank too small to look after

    • @maoufreed1684
      @maoufreed1684 26 днів тому

      Kept mine in a 4ft. Yup it can fit 1 or 2 cause they get long.
      Just make sure to have lots of hiding places cause they will fit into your pump if you have one😅

  • @CurseOfDaSmurf
    @CurseOfDaSmurf Рік тому

    What is it with people in this hobby and adding an R to Bichir?? I have to correct myself all the time too haha

  • @tylercaramella2213
    @tylercaramella2213 Місяць тому

    Very tricky to breed? Had a female for a few months just got a male on Tuesday…it’s Friday and she bedazzled my tank…there’s lil eh pearls all over the damn place 🤣 THREE DAYS MAN!? 😂🤣