DESIGNER White Cloud Minnows- Breeding Aquarium Fish

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  • @RachelOLeary
    @RachelOLeary  5 років тому +40

    Today I wanted to talk to you about the process that goes into line breeding aquarium fish- specifically white clouds to make them the long fin, meteor version. Enjoy watching them caught in the act!
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    • @chrissy24-7
      @chrissy24-7 5 років тому

      I adore white clouds, and I have ones with medium long fin age, and I love them. I've seen males spar, and it's fantastic 💕 hoping for babies some time

    • @rickfromthecape3135
      @rickfromthecape3135 5 років тому

      With the ease of breeding these why are there no programs to reintroduce them into their old habitat?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  5 років тому +2

      It's been largely destroyed

    • @bettablue2660
      @bettablue2660 5 років тому +4

      Rachel O'Leary ...I love your sciencey, geek stuff. Please be yourself and share away. Your excitement makes your vlogs that much better. Please include fish you may not have yourself, maybe some friends fish.

    • @americandeadhead5025
      @americandeadhead5025 5 років тому

      You're awesome! Thanks for the education

  • @TigerStrike8000
    @TigerStrike8000 5 років тому +26

    The ethics involved and how fun it can be! I love how you put those two subjects in one sentence. Lol

  • @ccsorn
    @ccsorn 5 років тому +53

    Definitely more videos like this. Only so many times a channel can show their tanks.
    I agree with the balloon lines. I know that it all comes down to personal perspective but I dont like certain traits.
    I love long fins on betta fish but not so long that they can barely move.

    • @Texasbiologyhelp
      @Texasbiologyhelp 5 років тому

      I remember reading about the first balloon mollies brought from a Singapore fish farm by Herbert Axelrod in Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine when I was a kid. I remember thinking that they were a little grotesque, as they are just deformed molly's.

  • @abdool1972
    @abdool1972 5 років тому +17

    I love how big these tiny fish look - feels like I've got my nose pressed up on your glass.

  • @andystokes8702
    @andystokes8702 5 років тому +29

    Some of us enjoy the geeks science based stuff. I have just started my own line breeding project on a different species so this subject is of particular interest to me. I agree with you entirely about some of the extreme body types, I have no idea why anybody would want to intentionally breed a line of fish that can't see properly, has such a deformed body shape that they can't grow properly or such ridiculously huge finnage that they can barely swim. Just my opinion.

  • @chipbridges8345
    @chipbridges8345 5 років тому +4

    Thanks for showing these, Rachel! Honored to see my fish in your room! I'm sure they'll do great for you and can't wait to see what the cross with your gorgeous line produces. I always thought the long fin was a simple recessive gene but after messing with this group for 10+ seasons, it really appears to be line-bred. Once I started removing any females with clear or short fins, these really came into their own. I doubt you'll get any normally finned individuals once they reach maturity but do pull any should they pop up. Big thanks to Mike Wilson for quarantining a group and sending them your way. It was great to meet him and talk fish. He's got some of the nicest guppies and Apistos you'll see too -not to mention killies and plants you don't often come across. All of our tanks are enriched by gifting and trading fish, that's what this hobby is all about!

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  5 років тому

      Thank you so much!!!

    • @matthewcorbitt
      @matthewcorbitt 3 роки тому +1

      do you sell your white clouds anywhere? I really like them.

    • @christyt.3959
      @christyt.3959 2 роки тому

      Do you sell any of them somewhere? They are gorgeous

    • @chipbridges8345
      @chipbridges8345 2 роки тому +1

      @@christyt.3959 Only locally. These are fish that don't tolerate heat or low oxygen well, and I'm a hobby breeder, not a pro. If ever in the Asheville, NC area, feel free to drop me a line. Perhaps Rachel is shipping some?

  • @chris61182
    @chris61182 5 років тому +9

    This is the sort of expertise and science which brought me to your channel in the first place. I love it and look forward to learning more.

  • @pamelapilling6996
    @pamelapilling6996 5 років тому +6

    I am always interested when your inner geek shines.

  • @wolverinebear5357
    @wolverinebear5357 5 років тому +8

    This is my favorite kind of content.

  • @robertforrest7956
    @robertforrest7956 5 років тому +8

    I must say, your White Clouds are the best I've seen...and I agree with you on some of the novelty fish. You have introduced me to so many new fish now available on the market, or private breeders.
    Thanks again Rachel...🎄

  • @miranbratus
    @miranbratus 4 роки тому

    Major props, I appreciate your ethical approach, trying to develop healthy genetic strains, given the aquarium difficulty and inbreeding as is.

  • @devondrayton4006
    @devondrayton4006 5 років тому +4

    I think you make some of the best content on UA-cam and I enjoy watching all of you videos. I got into you through watching content like this. Keep it rolling.

  • @PursuitForPeace
    @PursuitForPeace 5 років тому +4

    This kind of thing is very interesting, I look forward to seeing what happens next summer. Would love to see more like it!

  • @crittergirl3647
    @crittergirl3647 5 років тому

    Huge white cloud fan here, so please keep us posted!

  • @lamontbrown3358
    @lamontbrown3358 5 років тому +2

    Rachel continues to unselfishly share her knowledge, experiences and future plans and expectations germane to fish keeping and breeding. I've learned and continue to learn many facets and nuances of this wonderful hobby! Thank you Rachel.

  • @ReneesZooTube
    @ReneesZooTube 5 років тому +17

    I'd LOVE to see more about your White Cloud breeding projects! I just got my first white clouds recently, the Golden version. I'm absolutely loving them! They're so adorable! I'm thinking in the future, I may try some more breeding with them. Do you know if the Gold is dominant or recessive to the Gray? I'm assuming recessive, but I'd love to learn a bit more about how their genetics works. Longfin Goldens I think would be absolutely incredible and might be a future breeding project for me personally. 😊

  • @valkyriefv
    @valkyriefv 5 років тому +5

    I’m geeking right along with you ... you’ve got some really gorgeous fish there! Can’t wait to see the results of the cross.

  • @russellwhitmyer6764
    @russellwhitmyer6764 5 років тому +10

    I like science also, so yes. I also agree about extreme traits in some lines of animals. People have done so much damage to dog lines doing this.

  • @Loveofpets
    @Loveofpets 5 років тому

    The long fined minnows are stunning!

  • @kzookid2051
    @kzookid2051 5 років тому +1

    This video on line breeding is a great explanation of how it works, and just what you're aiming for with it. The close-ups show the colors you're getting much better than some of the other videos with them in it. In the overall shots, they look nice, with a bit more color than usual, but now we can really see their beauty. I would very much enjoy seeing videos on the other lines you're working on.

  • @MackenzieFrere
    @MackenzieFrere 5 років тому +1

    Yes! More of these videos please. I love the enthusiasm and useful info. You've got me more excited about my white clouds now 😊

  • @llionpowell5456
    @llionpowell5456 5 років тому

    Coincidentally, not only do we both like using that size of Laguna tub, but I've also been acquiring long fins from different sources over the past few months for exactly the same reason as you, Rachel. great minds must think alike! hehe

  • @chillausmc
    @chillausmc 4 роки тому

    Flipn awesome. I have started Golden White Cloud breeding project because of videos like this.

  • @mellywell
    @mellywell 5 років тому

    FANTASTIC video Rachel. Bravo.

  • @douglastedrow1089
    @douglastedrow1089 5 років тому +2

    Would love to see more projects like this. Love your tubing videos and would enjoy seeing some winter breeding

  • @drtrimbo
    @drtrimbo 5 років тому +3

    I love both lines, seeing them mixed should be really interesting with your yellow and their reds

  • @sailfinaquatics
    @sailfinaquatics 5 років тому +1

    Awesome Rachel! I love all the science when it comes to genetics and breeding fish, thanks for sharing.

    • @alexsaquatics7620
      @alexsaquatics7620 5 років тому +1

      Sailfin 👍 she has some nice white clouds

    • @sailfinaquatics
      @sailfinaquatics 5 років тому +1

      amateur AQUATICS you do too!

    • @alexsaquatics7620
      @alexsaquatics7620 5 років тому

      @@sailfinaquatics thanks.👍they should get better over time hopefully .✌

  • @tbwater1399
    @tbwater1399 5 років тому +1

    I just added a group of White Clouds to a tank I'm building up, I really really like them. So much more personality than the tetras I've usually kept. I really hope they start breeding for me too :)

  • @lindas578
    @lindas578 5 років тому

    Rachel,
    Love the video discussion on selective breeding of white clouds. I also have a quality strain of meteor minnows. They have a lot of red, as well as yellow, and I am working on maintaining and improving overall color. I have always had a soft spot for white clouds. I have gone through some difficult times since the beginning of the summer, when a serious injury pretty much put me out of commission until I returned home today. I lost my guppy strains, as well as a beautiful strain of blue rams, since I was in rehab a good part of the summer. The adult guppies survived, but all the fry were eaten, and the adults look to be well past breeding age. And we all.know how rams are when water changes do not happen. But my meteor minnows were a major bright spot! I had two generations of them in a heavily planted, established, 20g long tank when I was hospitalized. They still look very good, with only a few losses. They were able to subsist in their aquarium without water changes, and mostly ate the plants and microscopic life in their habitat. Can't wait to see them after some gradual water changes and more food.

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  5 років тому

      Glad you are back home and sorry to hear if your struggles- you probably know I am no stranger to those! Hopefully all else is only onward and upward from here on out

  • @jeanmck1577
    @jeanmck1577 5 років тому +1

    I love this kind of content. Can't wait to see how this project develops. White clouds are one of my favourite fish and yours are stunning.

  • @gracebee292
    @gracebee292 5 років тому

    Every time my passion for fishkeeping cools down you post a video that piques my curiosity and by the end I'm sketching out tank ideas. Thanks for being here!

  • @vampgaia
    @vampgaia 5 років тому

    Wow! Those white clouds are gorgeous, both yours and the new strain. I think I mix of the two will be very interesting. I can't wait to see what you get. I enjoy the geeky stuff. More please :-)

  • @stephnbiasatti355
    @stephnbiasatti355 5 років тому

    I dig the more science orientated stuff. Keep up the good work!

  • @catfishcave379
    @catfishcave379 5 років тому

    Make your inner geek sing!!!
    My LF white clouds are closer to your new ones than your older line. Since I was just asking you about breeding them, I absolutely want to see updates on your white cloud adventures. I have never been happier since I started buying all those "beginner" fish I kept 30 or 40 years ago. Interesting note: I keep mine in my hillstream tank - ie-high flow. When I turn the power off, they school very tightly together - all 20 about the size of the tennis ball. Power back on, they very loosely shoal in groups of 5-7. Have you noticed any of yours doing that? Fun to watch!

  • @kegboy12
    @kegboy12 5 років тому

    Awesome video! I've never had success breeding White Cloud Minnows. I think I'll add some more plants and give it a go again. Love this type of content!

  • @alanfisher3722
    @alanfisher3722 2 роки тому

    love the ''yellow fin'' and those cracking Longfin , the WCMM are super little fish , thanks for the vid .

  • @purplephoenix4969
    @purplephoenix4969 2 роки тому

    I got some White Cloud Mountain Minnows (just the regular colour/finned variety) a week and a half ago and we already have some babies. They're teeny tiny at the moment. They just hatch yesterday (or maybe before, but yesterday was the day I saw them all). I love my minnows. They're so full of personality.
    I love these with more yellow in the fins. They're beautiful.

  • @monicawg
    @monicawg 3 роки тому

    Love this minnow and beginning a breeding project with this species...yay!

  • @trevorallen7757
    @trevorallen7757 Рік тому

    Those are very unique and beautiful white clouds!

  • @emmaclark7425
    @emmaclark7425 4 роки тому

    Thank you this was so informative and about one of my favorite fish ever! Perfect eyeshadow moment for a white cloud spotlight too- I see you!

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  4 роки тому

      haha, I often coordinate my makeup with my topics but people rarely notice ;)

  • @TigerStrike8000
    @TigerStrike8000 5 років тому +1

    Both of the strains you showed are beautiful. Wishing you luck for more beautiful fish when there is a third.

  • @marwil8920
    @marwil8920 5 років тому

    More inner geek shining please along with more video's like this one! Love your work and your passion.
    Thanks so much for sharing, Marjorie

  • @newerafrican
    @newerafrican 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your information and passion. White Clouds are beautiful and they seem to have a bright (yellow) future ahead of them ;)

  • @pacamama97
    @pacamama97 3 роки тому

    Genetic as are a passion and hobby of mine, so I love seeing those videos!

  • @susangrimes9889
    @susangrimes9889 5 років тому

    Love ur white clouds so much! The new long fins will add spectacular traits to ur strain! Can't wait to see the results! You must keep us informed on new fry! You know that you will have to offer these new improved strain to ur viewers!!! 💜 😄

  • @lynnbonica4342
    @lynnbonica4342 5 років тому

    Your new fish are beautiful. I would like to see more of your projects. I can't wait to see what the new cross of fish look like next summer.

  • @NateK-MN
    @NateK-MN 5 років тому

    Love your white clouds! Thanks for sharing!

  • @MRSCASH-qi2pr
    @MRSCASH-qi2pr 5 років тому

    Yes please. I'm newish in about 2 and a half years and I am on guppies and albino Cory's right now. Working on line breeding so real beauties. I will be trying a Betta breeding soon.
    Fun to see these. White clouds I would love to try them!

  • @veravalo
    @veravalo 4 роки тому

    White clouds have become my favourite fish. Love your passion for the yellow in them, that's what attracted me to the ones I got. They have some light yellow tips but are still young, hope they colour up even more soon!

  • @newmexicoaquatics282
    @newmexicoaquatics282 5 років тому

    I love white clouds! So fun and beautiful!- Little Bobby

  • @happylittlebush9541
    @happylittlebush9541 5 років тому

    Wow! I am excited to see what the offspring will look like! Both are such pretty lines!

  • @chipmills5931
    @chipmills5931 5 років тому

    Very neat to see how the two combine.

  • @heidihoglan6756
    @heidihoglan6756 5 років тому

    I love it! Can't wait to see your beautiful yellow highlights bred with the long red fins... What a gorgeous combo!!

  • @benjaminelliott4112
    @benjaminelliott4112 5 років тому

    Yes, I agree with your stance on weird body morphologies...anything that prevents fish from swimming normally is unethical, in my opinion. Your minnows look incredible! I am really liking the yellow accents.
    EDIT: I am really interested in learning more about the genetics of fish breeding, so anything you want to post along those lines would be awesome!

  • @shawnworth3142
    @shawnworth3142 5 років тому

    The mix of your line and the l new line with the long fins
    Is going to be absolutely beautiful I just know it those long fins and the yellow color of yours is going to be friggin awesome

  • @carlapappalardo1901
    @carlapappalardo1901 5 років тому

    Totally think that's a great idea doing breeding videos. I have always liked WCs too. can't wait to see the end result.

  • @jlathem56
    @jlathem56 5 років тому

    Gorgeous fish Rachel.

  • @cthulhurising
    @cthulhurising 5 років тому +1

    I can’t wait to see how this project turns out I really would love some long fin white clouds that are that colorful.

  • @zalphinian
    @zalphinian 5 років тому

    I love your more science focused videos! As a science geek and a nerd, they always fascinate me.

  • @Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR
    @Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR 5 років тому +1

    Those new males you just got in are stunning little blighters 😀

  • @kevinbracey1550
    @kevinbracey1550 5 років тому +1

    Can't wait to see the results I'm gonna be working on my first white cloud tank in next few weeks an your videos help with that alot keep up the great work you rock Rachael

  • @lisacampbell9257
    @lisacampbell9257 5 років тому

    Wow! I can't believe just how diffrent the lines are! So cool. I look forward to seeing your newest strain, should really be stunning with all the gold bodies and flowing red fins. Awsome.

  • @ladytakari
    @ladytakari 5 років тому

    I love your white clouds and those long fins are awesome cant wait to see what they do when they combine!!

  • @FSCHW
    @FSCHW 5 років тому +1

    Definitely would like more like this. Good stuff.

  • @Bobert4Real
    @Bobert4Real 5 років тому +3

    Lovin' the "science-y" stuff!

  • @brandyswett5245
    @brandyswett5245 5 років тому

    How cool! I have these and mine bred recently and I read where the longfin white cloud minnows aren't particularly a danger to their fry - but only 1 lived. I think the adults did eat them.

  • @elissajackson5140
    @elissajackson5140 5 років тому

    Amazing to see the difference between the two strains.

  • @michaelmccarthy4077
    @michaelmccarthy4077 5 років тому

    I'm all for more breeding experiments.
    Those new fish you got are spectacular. Years and years ago I bought some from Czech Republic that were listed as blue. It was a stretch to call them blue, but the blue was definitely more pronounced in the fins. Now the gold strain, I don't understand that one, they're just so blah. (kind of like albino Sterbai Corys, they are practically the same as albino Aeneus)
    Speaking of Sterbai, I wouldn't mind seeing those in your fish room. I know, they are pricey and good stock is hard to find, but a guy can dream.

  • @Dustron5k
    @Dustron5k 5 років тому

    Enjoyed the talk!

  • @MusingsFromTheDen
    @MusingsFromTheDen 5 років тому

    Your line are absolutely beautiful. A long fin with yellow fins would be beautiful. 😊
    I'd always thought White Cloud's needed a fast flow so I'd not considered keeping them, but I may have to rethink that. 😊 I love the science aspect of fishkeeping and would definitely enjoy more videos like this. 👍

  • @OnefishTwofishROC
    @OnefishTwofishROC 5 років тому

    All I have to say is... SING IT RACHEL!!! :) This is going to be super exciting to follow. I have always loved your strain of white clouds and wow....the ones you just got in to add to yours are amazing - I can't wait to see what comes of this duet between both lines of white clouds! I have a feeling it is going to be a smash hit :)

  • @RG-yi2tv
    @RG-yi2tv 5 років тому

    Incredible. The colouration and fin length is wonderful!

  • @shelbycombs4320
    @shelbycombs4320 2 роки тому

    Such an underrated species, I am hoping to breed mine. Thanks for an informational and well done video!

  • @TurnFullCircle
    @TurnFullCircle 5 років тому

    Just fantastic info.....(and fish).....I too love these ...... very underrated hardy fish.....thank you....

  • @LupineShrine
    @LupineShrine 5 років тому

    Hey Rachel! Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put into your videos. They're always extremely well done and super informative. I've just gotten into the hobby in the past 4 or so months and with watching you and researching my 36 gallon is utterly thriving and I couldn't be more delighted. Cheers! Thanks again!!

  • @wyomingadventures
    @wyomingadventures 5 років тому

    I love this video! Very interesting to how good breeders carry on healthy fish. I didn't even know that they aren't in the wild anymore. Great job Rachel!♥️🐟😊 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @evamaxwell9749
    @evamaxwell9749 5 років тому

    Both are so beautiful!

  • @LOUISCLAY01
    @LOUISCLAY01 5 років тому

    I love the breading talk! I am a new guppy breeder and want to learn all kinds of fish and ways to breed. so thank you and keep up the good work!!!!!

  • @markvonwisco7369
    @markvonwisco7369 4 роки тому

    Please keep us updated on your progress with this project.

  • @laurabilger8910
    @laurabilger8910 4 роки тому

    years ago I had a heavily planted tank with with white cloud minnows...the babies looked a lot like little cardinal tetras to me & I was stunned as to how they got into my tank! then as they grew out it was obvious they were white cloud babies,LOL

  • @jengsaquatics689
    @jengsaquatics689 5 років тому

    Oooh breeding project! Now we sit and wait... A month of quarantine, the breeding, and waiting for the littles to grow and mature... Looking forward to seeing how they turn out :)

  • @linneak541
    @linneak541 5 років тому

    Thank you for this! Love it when u share your knowledge and experience of keeping and breeding fish!
    🙏

  • @Gureiseion
    @Gureiseion 5 років тому

    I love this kind of video, and not just because I wish I had the room to try it myself.

  • @mikehaberlack9896
    @mikehaberlack9896 5 років тому

    I find videos like this one fascinating- I look forward to seeing these lines develop

  • @veaperl8795
    @veaperl8795 3 роки тому

    Would love to see what your getting with this mixture... wouldn't be it be beautiful to get that brilliant yellow into the longer fins...💛💛❤️❤️

  • @yourexsenpai5831
    @yourexsenpai5831 4 роки тому

    Amazing video! Would love to see an update video on the progress of this experiment 🧐. I’d love to buy what comes of it.

  • @Aaron16M
    @Aaron16M 5 років тому

    Hi Rachel! I love your videos and it makes my day when i get the notification saying you uploaded!

  • @karunald
    @karunald 5 років тому

    OMG the long fin ones are Stunning! :o

  • @AlphaOmegaKnight77658
    @AlphaOmegaKnight77658 3 роки тому

    Informative video, thanks! I'm a beginner and I got 3 white clouds (1 gold that I named Dyke c: ) for my 5 gallon. From the beginning I thought maybe I wouldn't see any spawning because of the low number, having an AD Frog, and hillstream loach in the tank too. Yesterday as I was cleaning the crap at the bottom I spotted 2 single fry! I mistook them for poop lol. Unfortunately none survived because of the unideal conditions; uncovered filter intake, not enough hiding spots, the frog etc. I'm probably gonna get a breeder box just in case.
    But I definitely want to get more of them and start breeding. Probably gonna end up buying a tub to have them outside in a pond :)

  • @chrism7181
    @chrism7181 5 років тому

    Would love more videos like this!

  • @nicolas6830
    @nicolas6830 5 років тому

    I love these types of projects. Please keep going with the “sciency” stuff!

  • @aquaticanntracey8042
    @aquaticanntracey8042 5 років тому +1

    Yep can’t wait to see the results of the crossing of 2

  • @andywait9491
    @andywait9491 8 місяців тому

    Love my white clouds, started with 6 they spawned so much I've now got 140 last summer not so much (Probably due to building work in the house) but this summer another 60 fry so far! I've added 6 long fin for a bit of genetic diversity, It's a great excuse to buy a bigger tank now too 😉 👍

  • @DMike54
    @DMike54 5 років тому +1

    Crossbreeding the two different species will produce some fantastic looking offspring. Is there any possibility that the ones with the long red fins can be sold by their breeder?

    • @RachelOLeary
      @RachelOLeary  5 років тому

      Just to clarify, they are the same species just different line bred versions.

    • @DMike54
      @DMike54 5 років тому

      @@RachelOLeary Gotcha.

  • @Njwobrien
    @Njwobrien 5 років тому

    This is a really cool video! Good on You Rach!

  • @shesellsfish
    @shesellsfish 5 років тому

    Love inner geek science projects! IMO, white clouds are so vastly under valued. Long fins, short fins, various colorings and so easy to raise and maintain. Yours are so distinctive and pretty. Looking forward to seeing what happens when you introduce the new fish to your line. And the process along the way with culling for specific traits.
    👍💕👍

  • @nefertariinxs
    @nefertariinxs 5 років тому

    love your videos Rachel

  • @kathyshelley9817
    @kathyshelley9817 5 років тому +1

    I love your more "sciency" stuff! I'm experimenting with a developing a color strain of Endler's (not mixed with guppies). I just don't have enough places to go with the fish I don't want to keep. Especially difficult to get rid of all the females and they seem to overwhelmingly outnumber the male offspring. Thanks for your wonderful videos!

  • @matthewzito6130
    @matthewzito6130 5 років тому

    I agree with you about balloon-body fish, and other extreme mutations, including all the short-body, double tail goldfish. Likewise, I'm not a big fan of long fins on active schooling/shoaling fish, since they really seem to slow them down. However, my biggest pet peeve with line breeding is that over time the original, wild type varieties of many species seem to disappear from the captive bred population.

  • @r1verman
    @r1verman 5 років тому

    Love this project. Have always thought these little fish have such a subtle beauty. I prefer them way more to neons. White clouds have more personality and seem hardier.