Very exciting! I don't have a garden :( But today I set up a few more tanks for several different strains of wild Endlers I won in an auction :D I also got 5 killifish fry and have never had killies before!
I love the tub idea that you go with Rachel they work really well for you ..I have just set my pond up and it's fun watching them and it's very relaxing in the summer sunshine 🤗🤗
I'm in Montreal Quebec. I actually put my white clouds out around mid May, the temps went down to 43F at night, (feels like 38F!). My clouds were not moving much come morning. I realized it and threw in an old tetra 50watt heater which I only needed at night. It was enough to keep the temp in low 50s or so. I unplug in morning. All are doing well, and I saw fry already, hoping they survive being eaten. How about Florida Flagfish, good algae eaters I hear.
I'm trying my school of C. Chopra outside with my White Clouds this year. But since our winters are milder I've been runnning a pair of old 200 watt Ebo's in the tank. I can say that even with our brief cold snap this March ( attempted to snow..) all the fish are doing great even though the tubs have been running about 58~66 degrees. I keep plexiglass covers on both tubs. I'm hoping that the Glowlight Danios do as well outside as they did in the quarantine 5 gallon last year, ( they started spawning the 3rd day in the tank, I pulled 70 babies out of that tank..)
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Rachel O'leary have you tried fire line danio outside? I live in mid Michigan (grand rapids) and have a small group I was pondering trying. I've had zero luck inside so far. also wondering if you've tried Kerri danio outside. I only have three maybe four tubs this year and that was one I was thinking about dropping in and trying.
This looks like so much fun! and lets be honest the possibility to make a few extra bucks from a nearly input free system is something most of us can only dream of. I'm so tempted to start working with a few species myself, your enthousiasme is dangerously infectious rachel! best of wishes from sunny Holland.
It really is VERY rewarding. Not only to get "free" offspring of fish, but the beauty of the plants (wait until everything starts blooming) and the sound of the water really adds interest to our outdoor areas
Love the outside tub based videos. I did something similar way back when with livebearers. It was a lesson in population explosion. Please keep us up-to-date with updates. I'm not really ready to start tubs this spring, so what would be the 'to late to start date'? Btw: I am in approx. the same climate zone as you.
there is sometimes a delay, as finding the physical time to do them can be challenging, but if interested, please email with your tank dimensions and an inspiration shot, sketch, or description of what you hope to achieve :)
ok, let me make sure I'm correct on this: tubbing involves no filters,heaters, water changes, or feeding. just nature? Also, what plants would you recommend be used I low-light but high heat?
I’m pretty late to answer, but to answer your questions: - Yes, filters/aerators are optional, but having them will prevent mosquitoes. - Heaters are not necessary. - Water changes may or may not be necessary depending on the number of plants you have and the amount of plants you have. - Occasional feeding can be beneficial. - Low-light plants I’ve found include cardinal flower, marsh marigold, water snowflake, water hyacinth, azolla, water lettuce, and frog bit, though many others can be found online. They are all tolerant of hot temperatures.
I was planning on trying guppies this year but might try zebra danios instead . Thanks again maestro oh yah , you were on the calendar for June at the pcca and now your not. I'm super bummed but hopefully I'll go anyway . it's a 3 hour drive and meetings end around midnight so it's a bit of a commitment to get there
I would love to do this and you have really inspired me but will have to research what could deal with our temperamental temps here in the U.K.(but that in itself will be a fun project too).
Rachel, do you have a gopro that can be put into the water so we can see these little fishes as they go through the season and breed & lay eggs? I think that would be truly awesome to see. So neat to see the various bins with the plants, I love it.
it IS on the want list. I need to replace my computer and my main camera first, they are getting pretty darn old! Cross yoru fingers that the ad nonsense on youtube gets sorted sooner rather than later so revenue is better!
Can you talk more about the plants that you put in your tubs. Please excuse me if you have already done so. I might have missed some of your u tubes. Also Is there a lower limit on the size the bin needs to be? thank you
Holy cow! you have Celestial Pearl Danios. I have had 3 different local fish stores trying to acquire these for me for the past 2 months with no luck. May I ask why you don't love these little guys? I have always thought they were so pretty.
I ve started summer tubbing in Sofia Bulgaria, made a vid on here, at the moment seems I'm about half a month behind on the schedule from you, Rachel. The possibility is to work with two species, not fully decided on any particular one, plus local availability will play a role, but nonetheless would be interested to hear if any suggestions
I love your tubbing series! How do you protect them from summer storms, and from predators (like dragonfly larvae)? Have you ever spawned chili rasboras or pencilfish in the tubs?
This is my understanding of tubing so far ... breeding fish outdoors in this way will cause the fish to show their natural beauty more then those born in aquariums.... if this is correct do you track if any of the fish outside this year are from last years batches. Would this make a difference to this years fry? Either way ... looks like a very fun project. Thanks for sharing
Great videos Rachel! I live down in GA, near Atlanta and I keep carnivorous plants as well as fish. Do you have any recommendations for hearty fish to try keeping in tubs outside? I've had everything from guppies to discus to bichir, all in very controlled indoor tanks though. Would you recommend any particular species for my first try at an outdoor tub? I'd love to do a bog-style tank with some pitchers and flytraps as well as some fish. It gets up into the 90's here during the summer, and I feel like most fish aren't too excited about getting that hot.
thank you for the video it is very informative. Do you ever place more than one species in a single bin? if not why not? this will be my second year breeding fish in a 100 gallon pond. last year I had very good success with livebeares (guppies, swordtails, and butterfly goodeids) mixed in the same pond. this year I want to try some rasboras but I want to know if its ok to place two or three types together. I really hope you read my question and thanks before hand.
Yeah I think this would be a great segment as there are a few crossover plants both suited to aquariums and outdoor cultivation. I like Ludwigia Sedoides, and that new floating 'bamboo' plant that Han Aquatics always seems to be out of.
knock on wood, I have not, but hte tubs are right up against my house so that may be part of the reason why. We have had extensive and terrible problems with raccoons and our chickens.
While reviewing comments on your 2016 Summer Tubbin series, I read a comment asking about mayfly and dragonfly control. You suggested a "chitin inhibitor". I know what they are but where would one get some? What brand if any do you use? It would probably be a good idea to have some on hand before a problem with those predators arise
What's that plant with the red veins red coloring? The one in the Somphongs tub at 7:37? It kinda looks like a variety of Microsorum Musifolium, crocodile fern. And is that resurrection fern in the danio tub right after that one?
I would be tempted to do white clouds or another danio type- just make sure you have LOTS of surface cover, as the fry go right up to the top when they hatch.
What kind of plants can you grow out the back of a hang on the back filter other than pothos and bamboo? Looking for some more bushy plant options that grow upwards rather than dangling.
Rachel O'leary my situation is that I have to leave back for college and I've been collecting many L species that range from 6$-200$ but I cannot bring them with me. My parents suck at taking care of fish so I want to set up a natural system that will need minimal work. I've done a system like this before with golden pothos but pothos can get out of hand quickly if not pruned. I've got a 55 coming in to replace a leaking 75. I want to have 10-12 different dwarf l species with maybe a small nano school of cherry barbs or something similar. I'm thinking of having it mediumish planted with plants comin out of the hang on the back. Lighting is by the window but tank is going to have a black background.
I noticed you had .....what it looks like to me....iris in one of your tubs. You can plant them in tubs?? Wondering because we are thinking of setting up a 125 gal pond for my koi and leaning towards a bog filter to help with filtration. I'm just trying to get an idea on what would be best to put in the ponds filter. I tried to grow out some water hyacinth and water lettuce we got from a nursery here and discovered it infested my tank with leeches! Ya, I was really mad at that one. What is the best way to rid water plants of potential pests before I introduce them into my tanks again? I understand I can dip them in bleach water or peroxide but not sure of the ratio for doing that and for how long to submerge them. I respect your thoughts and will apply them when we are ready for it. Do you sell yours when you get a lot of it?? I would trust yours!
I do! They are marginals- so most of the plant has to be out of the water, but the roots do fine very wet. Potassium permangenate is probably the best treatment- but I don't generally treat anything as I over winter them dry, so they don't have leeches.
Hey Rach, What was that plant in the tub on the right where you released the T. Spomphongsi? Danio Choprae are awesome! One of my LFS gets them seasonally and I used to have 2 dozen of them.
Those Danio Choprae look super big! I need those in my life, beautiful! Do you feed the fish that you bring outside? Or do you let them do their thing and get nutrients from insects, larvae, green water etc..?
Do you ever have problems with predators? I've seen the local mynah birds fishing out guppy and koi. I've also seen lizards swimming and catching small fish from the edge of a tub. And a rat once...
I never have, but the tubs are RIGHT against my house and the pump is pretty loud. I have predators with our chickens, but never my fish. No native lizards really here, though we do have frogs that can be problematic (thought htey stick to my goldfish tub which is not a problem)
i would see if you can find a good local garden store that does water plants. We have Stauffers here and they are fantastic. I just read labels and try plants to find what works out well. Bloody dock, water hyacinth, most irises and rushes, dwarf palm, parrotsfeather, creeping jenny are all great starter plants and most can be overwintered to use again the next year. There are also quite a few house plants that do really well iwth "wet feet". Just pay attention to the depth they say to plant the plants. For fish, pick something temperate (white clouds are a good one) or egg scattering (any kind of danio) as they are both really versatile and rewarding
hello im a big fan. btw i plan on putting my endlers in a huge tub for the summer how often do i hawe to feed them and will moss hide fry. also will a gountain work for oxygen
we have a mosquito problem in my pond. i do have watercress and hiacynth floating. I'd like to add mosquito fish but they can't stay out there all winter. how do I winter mosquito fish and is that the best solution?
Wasn't the problem of the low yields with just about everything last year because you waited a bit too long to bring the fish in and the weather bit you?
Hey Rachel you can help me out. I want to do this but I got some questions. I live in the tropics and I am not sure if these fish breed seasonally as that would be an issue since we don't have any discernable seasons here. Am I over thinking this. What to do?
I've kept guppy fry for a few months in 2.5 gallons but they will eventually need to be moved to a larger tank. I have fish living long term in 5 gallons, 2 gallons just seems too small to me. Water quality can quickly go bad and there is not a lot of swimming room.
You make this so exciting when we are included. I can't wait for the Updates! Ty Ty
+Janice Stp I am glad you enjoy it!!
Very exciting! I don't have a garden :( But today I set up a few more tanks for several different strains of wild Endlers I won in an auction :D I also got 5 killifish fry and have never had killies before!
I love the tub idea that you go with Rachel they work really well for you ..I have just set my pond up and it's fun watching them and it's very relaxing in the summer sunshine 🤗🤗
I'm in Montreal Quebec. I actually put my white clouds out around mid May, the temps went down to 43F at night, (feels like 38F!). My clouds were not moving much come morning. I realized it and threw in an old tetra 50watt heater which I only needed at night. It was enough to keep the temp in low 50s or so. I unplug in morning. All are doing well, and I saw fry already, hoping they survive being eaten. How about Florida Flagfish, good algae eaters I hear.
These look great as always Rachel! Nice looking flag iris, mine just started to flower recently, definitely a pond favourite!
I'm trying my school of C. Chopra outside with my White Clouds this year. But since our winters are milder I've been runnning a pair of old 200 watt Ebo's in the tank. I can say that even with our brief cold snap this March ( attempted to snow..) all the fish are doing great even though the tubs have been running about 58~66 degrees. I keep plexiglass covers on both tubs. I'm hoping that the Glowlight Danios do as well outside as they did in the quarantine 5 gallon last year, ( they started spawning the 3rd day in the tank, I pulled 70 babies out of that tank..)
I was thinking about putting some Glolight Black Skirt Tetras out.
Trigonostigma spomphongi - Wow what a mouthful!
yea, no real good common name either other than Somphongs rasbora!
I just put out today some rainbow shiners and odessa barbs. Going to give it another week with some giant danios.
What else do you guys think I should breed outside? Let me know!
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Rachel O'leary have you tried fire line danio outside? I live in mid Michigan (grand rapids) and have a small group I was pondering trying. I've had zero luck inside so far. also wondering if you've tried Kerri danio outside. I only have three maybe four tubs this year and that was one I was thinking about dropping in and trying.
Those are both really good options! Any danio really does quite well
I still think otocinclus outside could be fun, even if nothing else it could be educational.
I'd like to see you try some Barbs, I'm keeping Rosy Barbs outside year round, and I'd like to try both Cherry and Dwarf Gelius barbs outside.
Pygmy Corydoras.
Love the cpds, I'm collecting more than a dozen eggs a day with these guys👍🏻
Those Meteor minnows look dope
I like the selection of fish you put in the tubs to breed! I hope the super rare ones do great!
thanks!
You are welcome!
just been collecting straight rain water. . still picking fish for the tub. leaning towards moving the leopard danios outside
theyw ould do great!
Another great video.!
This looks like so much fun! and lets be honest the possibility to make a few extra bucks from a nearly input free system is something most of us can only dream of. I'm so tempted to start working with a few species myself, your enthousiasme is dangerously infectious rachel!
best of wishes from sunny Holland.
It really is VERY rewarding. Not only to get "free" offspring of fish, but the beauty of the plants (wait until everything starts blooming) and the sound of the water really adds interest to our outdoor areas
Love the outside tub based videos. I did something similar way back when with livebearers. It was a lesson in population explosion. Please keep us up-to-date with updates.
I'm not really ready to start tubs this spring, so what would be the 'to late to start date'? Btw: I am in approx. the same climate zone as you.
+pondboss I probably wouldn't bother if I didn't get them going by fourth of july
Thanks!
I didn't realize you offered mock ups. Might have to partake in that service.
there is sometimes a delay, as finding the physical time to do them can be challenging, but if interested, please email with your tank dimensions and an inspiration shot, sketch, or description of what you hope to achieve :)
Love your vid!
ok, let me make sure I'm correct on this: tubbing involves no filters,heaters, water changes, or feeding. just nature? Also, what plants would you recommend be used I low-light but high heat?
I’m pretty late to answer, but to answer your questions:
- Yes, filters/aerators are optional, but having them will prevent mosquitoes.
- Heaters are not necessary.
- Water changes may or may not be necessary depending on the number of plants you have and the amount of plants you have.
- Occasional feeding can be beneficial.
- Low-light plants I’ve found include cardinal flower, marsh marigold, water snowflake, water hyacinth, azolla, water lettuce, and frog bit, though many others can be found online. They are all tolerant of hot temperatures.
I was planning on trying guppies this year but might try zebra danios instead . Thanks again maestro
oh yah , you were on the calendar for June at the pcca and now your not. I'm super bummed but hopefully I'll go anyway . it's a 3 hour drive and meetings end around midnight so it's a bit of a commitment to get there
I would love to do this and you have really inspired me but will have to research what could deal with our temperamental temps here in the U.K.(but that in itself will be a fun project too).
Shout out from just over the boarder in MD :)
very strange spring, we went from 50s last week to 90+ this week here. Afraid we'll be to hot here for tubs at this rate
Love the shirt!
why thank you!
Rachel, do you have a gopro that can be put into the water so we can see these little fishes as they go through the season and breed & lay eggs? I think that would be truly awesome to see. So neat to see the various bins with the plants, I love it.
+Sansa Stark no, I dont
it IS on the want list. I need to replace my computer and my main camera first, they are getting pretty darn old! Cross yoru fingers that the ad nonsense on youtube gets sorted sooner rather than later so revenue is better!
I surely hope so sweetheart, I look forward to the ponds! I love your tanks. So gorgeous!
Thanks for the great videos You make fish keeping fun! With your live bearers like guppies do you pull the males after a week ? Thanks
I think I'm going to put some white clouded minnows outside
Can you do a species spotlight on those fork tail rainbows? I love those little guys!
I may have way back in the beginning! They are a great fish
Can you talk more about the plants that you put in your tubs. Please excuse me if you have already done so. I might have missed some of your u tubes. Also Is there a lower limit on the size the bin needs to be? thank you
Holy cow! you have Celestial Pearl Danios. I have had 3 different local fish stores trying to acquire these for me for the past 2 months with no luck. May I ask why you don't love these little guys? I have always thought they were so pretty.
I ve started summer tubbing in Sofia Bulgaria, made a vid on here, at the moment seems I'm about half a month behind on the schedule from you, Rachel.
The possibility is to work with two species, not fully decided on any particular one, plus local availability will play a role, but nonetheless would be interested to hear if any suggestions
in New england we had that hot spell then it's been 50-60 day and 40-50 at night. Brrrrrr. Damp cold gets inn your bones.
sure does! And it makes my hair wicked curly!
I love your tubbing series! How do you protect them from summer storms, and from predators (like dragonfly larvae)? Have you ever spawned chili rasboras or pencilfish in the tubs?
+Shiera Seastar I haven't had issue with predators and they are drilled at the top to allow for overflow
Brilliant! :D
This is my understanding of tubing so far ... breeding fish outdoors in this way will cause the fish to show their natural beauty more then those born in aquariums.... if this is correct do you track if any of the fish outside this year are from last years batches. Would this make a difference to this years fry? Either way ... looks like a very fun project. Thanks for sharing
+c squared i do, especially the white clouds
Fun!
have you had any experience with the Reed Tetra
Hyphessobrycon elachys? I saw some photos of them and like them a lot. Seem to be hard to find though
Great videos Rachel! I live down in GA, near Atlanta and I keep carnivorous plants as well as fish. Do you have any recommendations for hearty fish to try keeping in tubs outside? I've had everything from guppies to discus to bichir, all in very controlled indoor tanks though. Would you recommend any particular species for my first try at an outdoor tub? I'd love to do a bog-style tank with some pitchers and flytraps as well as some fish. It gets up into the 90's here during the summer, and I feel like most fish aren't too excited about getting that hot.
Really anything like danios- they are my favorite (rasboras, danios, tanichthys), some livebearers, paradise fish, gourami all do really, really well
I enjoy watching your vids. Have you ever bred harkequin rasboros?
+aManUnderGrace I have!
Hi Rachel, what are the name of those plants in the tub? They look awesome!
which ones Chris? I have quite a few plants!
thank you for the video it is very informative. Do you ever place more than one species in a single bin? if not why not? this will be my second year breeding fish in a 100 gallon pond.
last year I had very good success with livebeares (guppies, swordtails, and butterfly goodeids) mixed in the same pond. this year I want to try some rasboras but I want to know if its ok to place two or three types together. I really hope you read my question and thanks before hand.
I do, but i prefer not to just because it makes fry sorting easier fro me
that makes sense. thank you so much. you have an amazing channel.
Can you do a video on floating plants?
Yeah I think this would be a great segment as there are a few crossover plants both suited to aquariums and outdoor cultivation. I like Ludwigia Sedoides, and that new floating 'bamboo' plant that Han Aquatics always seems to be out of.
Have you ever had any experiences with pests like racoons or skunks predating on your tubs? They look great and thanks for the awesome videos!
knock on wood, I have not, but hte tubs are right up against my house so that may be part of the reason why. We have had extensive and terrible problems with raccoons and our chickens.
Thank you for sharing.
While reviewing comments on your 2016 Summer Tubbin series, I read a comment asking about mayfly and dragonfly control. You suggested a "chitin inhibitor". I know what they are but where would one get some? What brand if any do you use? It would probably be a good idea to have some on hand before a problem with those predators arise
Nice vid 👍
Have you ever done any Cory cats outdoors before?
do you use algae cleaning fish/shrimp/snails in your outside tub or just combat algae with top water plants ?
What's that plant with the red veins red coloring? The one in the Somphongs tub at 7:37? It kinda looks like a variety of Microsorum Musifolium, crocodile fern. And is that resurrection fern in the danio tub right after that one?
Hi Rachel, this might sound like a stupid question but how do the fish get oxygen from gas exchange without running an airstone in the tubs?
Rachael, do yo have a suggestion to add a 2nd species to a 35 gallon tub with CPD's? I'm add 6 cpd's and would like some more action in there!
Thanks
I would be tempted to do white clouds or another danio type- just make sure you have LOTS of surface cover, as the fry go right up to the top when they hatch.
Thanks! Great tip... It's all growing in now-and I'm sure this will help others too. Great Stuff.
Have you try to breed corydoras outdoor ?
Do you add any shrimps to your tubs?
+Shaden0040 not with the fish, as shrimp will eat fish eggs
Oh I did not know that. Maybe a tub of guppies with shrimp?
+Shaden0040 that would be a good pairing
+Shaden0040 that would be a good pairing
Rachel O'leary hey I have a video where my shrimp is carrying or has something caught on it? What could it be?
What fish can you keep in tubs all year round bar goldfish and koi
Hi Rachel, just a quick one, have you done odessa barbs in tubs, i'm dying to give them a try.
+colin fowkes i intended to last year, but didnt
What kind of plants can you grow out the back of a hang on the back filter other than pothos and bamboo? Looking for some more bushy plant options that grow upwards rather than dangling.
I would imagine there are a lot of options, but the lighting available is the limiting factor.
Rachel O'leary my situation is that I have to leave back for college and I've been collecting many L species that range from 6$-200$ but I cannot bring them with me. My parents suck at taking care of fish so I want to set up a natural system that will need minimal work. I've done a system like this before with golden pothos but pothos can get out of hand quickly if not pruned. I've got a 55 coming in to replace a leaking 75. I want to have 10-12 different dwarf l species with maybe a small nano school of cherry barbs or something similar. I'm thinking of having it mediumish planted with plants comin out of the hang on the back. Lighting is by the window but tank is going to have a black background.
Rachel O'leary I just do not know if any land plant can have its roots fully submerged or not
+804 Kountyboy look up marginal plants, they like wet feet
Rachel O'leary thanks
Your tubs and plants look so good. I'm using a bath tub as a fish pond right now but it looks no where near as good as your tubs.
give it time! :) By summer, I am sure it will be absolutely fabulous
will the daphnia occur in the tubs naturally ?
Dear Rachel. What do you do to prevent mosquito larva populate your tubs?
I would think the fish would take care of them.
cool video, was wondering what do you stand your plants on? i have 2 goldfish in a tub outside in the uk. happy fishin
I just have gravel down, but i used to just put them in the dirt/lawn
hi rachel thanks hope your fish do well in their new homes :) take care 👍
How do you take the fish out in the end of the season? Isn´t it actually really hard?
I noticed you had .....what it looks like to me....iris in one of your tubs. You can plant them in tubs?? Wondering because we are thinking of setting up a 125 gal pond for my koi and leaning towards a bog filter to help with filtration. I'm just trying to get an idea on what would be best to put in the ponds filter. I tried to grow out some water hyacinth and water lettuce we got from a nursery here and discovered it infested my tank with leeches! Ya, I was really mad at that one. What is the best way to rid water plants of potential pests before I introduce them into my tanks again? I understand I can dip them in bleach water or peroxide but not sure of the ratio for doing that and for how long to submerge them. I respect your thoughts and will apply them when we are ready for it. Do you sell yours when you get a lot of it?? I would trust yours!
I do! They are marginals- so most of the plant has to be out of the water, but the roots do fine very wet. Potassium permangenate is probably the best treatment- but I don't generally treat anything as I over winter them dry, so they don't have leeches.
Hey Rach,
What was that plant in the tub on the right where you released the T. Spomphongsi? Danio Choprae are awesome! One of my LFS gets them seasonally and I used to have 2 dozen of them.
there was an iris just sitting in the tub, then bloody dock in the pot with some creeping jenny
Cool. I was just thinking that it looked like Java Fern, but wasn't sure if that was an emersed Java Fern looked like.
Those Danio Choprae look super big! I need those in my life, beautiful! Do you feed the fish that you bring outside? Or do you let them do their thing and get nutrients from insects, larvae, green water etc..?
They eat the insect larvae and microorganisms that grow in the tub. I rarely need to supplement them
sweet, thanks.. I just started tubbing and added fish two days ago.
woohoo! Welcome to the club!
thanks! hoping things go well over the so cal summer even into autumn. fingers crossed.
Do you ever have problems with predators? I've seen the local mynah birds fishing out guppy and koi. I've also seen lizards swimming and catching small fish from the edge of a tub. And a rat once...
I never have, but the tubs are RIGHT against my house and the pump is pretty loud. I have predators with our chickens, but never my fish. No native lizards really here, though we do have frogs that can be problematic (thought htey stick to my goldfish tub which is not a problem)
any tips for first time tubbers? fish and plant species? I live in Missouri
i would see if you can find a good local garden store that does water plants. We have Stauffers here and they are fantastic. I just read labels and try plants to find what works out well. Bloody dock, water hyacinth, most irises and rushes, dwarf palm, parrotsfeather, creeping jenny are all great starter plants and most can be overwintered to use again the next year. There are also quite a few house plants that do really well iwth "wet feet". Just pay attention to the depth they say to plant the plants. For fish, pick something temperate (white clouds are a good one) or egg scattering (any kind of danio) as they are both really versatile and rewarding
What type of floating plants are those
+Cichlids 5 sensitive plant is probably the one you are referring too. Also water hyacinth
Thank Rachel
No pygmy sunfish this year?
not so far
Rachel O'leary .... waiting for a species spot light on microphis deocata aka Indian freshwater pipe fish
hello im a big fan. btw i plan on putting my endlers in a huge tub for the summer how often do i hawe to feed them and will moss hide fry. also will a gountain work for oxygen
fountain*
+KALIBRAH productions fountain works great. I don't feed my tubs unless i notice there is no live food in it
do you think a person could do corydoras outside?
+54Punchie if they are well mature and the climate cooperates. I bred brochis outside befire
Do you ever feed the fish in the tubs or do you rely purely on what nature provides?
+andy stokes generally what nature provides
I'm sorry if I missed it in the vid, but do you do any kind of water changes out there?
+Vancat2 hope, only if we have prolonged dry spells, then I top them off
Do you do water changes on the bins? If so what percentage?
Do you have to seed the tubs with Daphnia or do they just appear on their own?
+John John they just appear after several weeks
we have a mosquito problem in my pond. i do have watercress and hiacynth floating. I'd like to add mosquito fish but they can't stay out there all winter. how do I winter mosquito fish and is that the best solution?
you could also add aeration, or put in "dunks" which are safe for fish (but not invertebrates)
ahhhh! i love the water garden!
+Chiyoiche that stinks :(
So do you feed the fish or do any water changes??
+Brian Schoenharl nope, not unless we have a prolonged dry or hot spell
Your not doing the Boraras brigittae this year?
+Jack C nah, the yield was too low
Wasn't the problem of the low yields with just about everything last year because you waited a bit too long to bring the fish in and the weather bit you?
are 71s in day and 60s at night safe for tetras or other fish like cory and rasbora ?
That's too chilly for more than an occassion
Hey Rachel you can help me out. I want to do this but I got some questions. I live in the tropics and I am not sure if these fish breed seasonally as that would be an issue since we don't have any discernable seasons here. Am I over thinking this. What to do?
Throw some fish in a tub bro, works great, your gonna love it. It will be easy for you in the tropics.
+daniel3484 some fish do need a cool down, but those are generally temperate fish
Thanks +daniel3484 and +Rachel O`leary I`ll experiment and see what works and what doesn`t. I`ll be sure to come back here and report.
White clouds are banned in British Columbia :(
RoadKillFrog came as quite a surprise to me to
RoadKillFrog Really? When did that happen? What a bummer, I was thinking of maybe having some one day.
Jody VanDeBogart I think it was pretty recent. This year it came into effect
What!? Why? Do they think they will become invasive?
I thought white cloud minnows were almost extinct in the wild? Am I mistaken?
What do you do for algae control in your tubs?
+SecularSoutherner504 the floating plants and marginal have huge nutrient uptake
Rachel, any problems with wildlife, racoons, birds, etc. messing with your tubs?
honestly no- but they are RIGHT up against my house. We will see how the ones by the greenhouse do this summer, as raccoons are a real problem here.
What do you use to keep the potted plants floating?
She puts them on stands. I use cinder blocks, not new ones, or upside down 5 gals with windows cut out of em.
+daniel3484 I ziptie them
my 2 koi fishes are about half a feet long for a log time they dont get any bigger WHY ??
Do a video on that PLEASEEEEE!!
I am sorry, I have never worked with Koi, so it wouldn't be a very helpful video
its ok thanx a lot
Do you feed the tubs?
+John Halbasch generally no
how much direct sunlight do your tubs get daily?
about 6 hoursish
whats the max sunlight the tub pond can take before its too much?
+blongboy depends on temps really
What kind of tubs do you use.
+Kurt Johnson resin tubs from home depot and Rubbermaid stock tubs
good i dee :)
hey whats the best fish for a 2 gallon unheated planted tank without a filter👍
shrimp. 2 gallons is too small for any fish long term.
Teagan Combest u was going to add shrimp however i was just thinking about any possible fish, its 2 imperial gallons btw
also teagan just subbed 👍
I've kept guppy fry for a few months in 2.5 gallons but they will eventually need to be moved to a larger tank. I have fish living long term in 5 gallons, 2 gallons just seems too small to me. Water quality can quickly go bad and there is not a lot of swimming room.
Teagan Combest yh thanks👍
How do you get the fish out at the end of summer?
+Moritz Laszlo I drain the tubs and net them out
Rachel O'leary thank you for the quick answer! Please, can you make a video of that too? That would be great!
How is your gars doing?
+dodododoge doge garrrrr-eat
What is the temperature in the bins, night and day?
i honestly haven't measured. I need to, but some how my moderate mess level swallowed my infrared temp gun.
Thanks Rachel, I'm in the UK, but I never thought Philly was that warm.
+John Warren it gets plenty hot in the summer and plenty cold in the winter. All 4 seasons in full
looking at home depot for these bins, can you link? I cannot find them...urg
www.homedepot.com/p/22-1-2-in-Dia-Rustic-Oak-Resin-Whiskey-Barrel-Planter-with-Iron-Band-HDR-023395/205626595
Rachel O'leary is this 60 gallons? and thank you thank you thank you
+Kevin Socha it's about 30 gallons. I get my Rubbermaid from tractor supply
Rachel O'leary are the 60 gallons u got available at home depot?
How warm does your water get in the tubs?
I'm going to be putting Boraras maculatus in an outside tub. :)
The tubs are partially shaded, so it can get in the 80s
Rachel O'leary ok, thanks!
I noticed you didn't cover swordtails on your species spotlight?
I don't really work with many livebearers right now
Do you fertilize the plants in the tubs?
Just the lilies, for which I use root tabs.
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Those Meteor minnows look dope
+Leroy Green sexy, right?