I've got 3 Melanistic Gambusia I caught in a canal in Pt. Charlotte/N. Port area. You can usually spot them and target them specifically if they are around. Good aquarium fish. Easy to take care of.
Central FL has no lack of Springs. I'm sure there are many places yet to be examined. The fountain of youth is rumored to be there also. If you find it have your people call my people.
Has anyone come up with theories of why fish near the equator are more colorful then the temperate regions. Pretty much all we have is the blue spot and yellow on blue gills and sunfish and rainbow trout.
This is a very complicated subject with no easy answers. One interesting theory claims color is energy intensive. Cold water species conserve energy. Warm water species do not.
Father fish i want to know how you overcome with bio film. i have this issue overcome by hang on the back has a surface skimmer built in but i really watant to change to sponge filter because the current is a bit strong and the main issue is small fish and shrimp get inside the surface skimmer and into the filter. so does sponge filter get rid of the sum of the surface and can i make due without the bubble noise which i cant stand. I turn all my equipment off at night i have 2 aquarium in my room near my bed i have never had a problem with fish sick or dead in this system of 16months everything is set on a timer light & filter heaters is always on.
I am a lover of nano fish and evergladei is no exception. I'm quite partial to the least killis and though I don't care for the murderous gambusia, I do like the color on the melanistic ones. Thanks for sharing.
@@FatherFish Thank you for the offer but regardless of which one you are referring to, I couldn't possibly put a live creature through the stress of shipping. I just couldn't imagine how petrified they'd be with being thrown around, temperature fluctuations, endless vibrations & jostling while being in total darkness, enclosed in a little bag. Thanks for considering me but they are much safer with you.
This is terrific. I wish I could find some where I'm at. The way they're living in that shallow stream reminds me of Betta fish, except the water is moving here.
Im going to some Florida wetlands soon! If not there I have family in the black hammock and theres tons of ditches out there. Ever since I found pennywort in my retention pond Ive been excited to see what else I can find here
I am in Central Florida, with a canal leading to the Econ with a large amount of vegetation on the sides. Never seen these guys. Any hints as to what road this is? Doesnt look like my part of Central Florida.
Thank you for the video. It is very timely for me. I’m moving and had to sell off my fish tanks last weekend including my pygmy sunfish. I started with 3 last July and pulled out at least 12. The tank was heavily planted so I had no idea I had that many! Sad to see them go... such an interesting little fish :(
I will definitely be in touch once I have the aquarium ready. I’m planning a custom shallow tank to better simulate this ditch environment. What types of plants do you find in the ditches? Would you be willing to collect and sell those as well?
@@tstanks982 There are so many kinds of plants at this location. My next trip will have to include a young person who can bend over and who can help me with a second net to catch male mollies. YES I will be carrying native plants. I will clear them with a state botanist friend first to make sure they are not invasive.
Oh wow thanks so so much love the collecting video so I can show people where they came from and the fish doing so good in Los Angeles water thanks for the stickers and the cards 😊
Where can I get some? I live in north Georgia but to collect them i must travel around 2 hours south :( Are there any trusted websites that I can buy some?
I just ordered a 30gal tank to get back into the hobby again, and this time im getting me some elassoma gilberti. Any tips for a species only tank this size? would it work or do I need a bigger tank? I plan to do as little intervention as possible. Thanks for your videos Father Fish
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Love the small Florida species. Sunfish, killifish, flagfish, topminnows, pupfish. So many colourful small species with really cool behaviours
Couldn't agree more!
I've got 3 Melanistic Gambusia I caught in a canal in Pt. Charlotte/N. Port area. You can usually spot them and target them specifically if they are around. Good aquarium fish. Easy to take care of.
Very cool
Father Fish. The Teddy Roosevelt of Aquarists - he speaks softly and carries a big net. LOL
I like it!
LOL !
I've been wanting to breed these, we don't have these in CA. In the central valley foothills anywhere
Central FL has no lack of Springs. I'm sure there are many places yet to be examined. The fountain of youth is rumored to be there also. If you find it have your people call my people.
My people are not fond of sharing their secret spots with the unwashed masses. I am considering getting new people.
Y'all are hilarious!!
The fountain of youth is find something you love to do and get off the couch and do it.
You guys crack me up!
Has anyone come up with theories of why fish near the equator are more colorful then the temperate regions. Pretty much all we have is the blue spot and yellow on blue gills and sunfish and rainbow trout.
This is a very complicated subject with no easy answers. One interesting theory claims color is energy intensive. Cold water species conserve energy. Warm water species do not.
Father fish i want to know how you overcome with bio film. i have this issue overcome by hang on the back has a surface skimmer built in but i really watant to change to sponge filter because the current is a bit strong and the main issue is small fish and shrimp get inside the surface skimmer and into the filter. so does sponge filter get rid of the sum of the surface and can i make due without the bubble noise which i cant stand. I turn all my equipment off at night i have 2 aquarium in my room near my bed i have never had a problem with fish sick or dead in this system of 16months everything is set on a timer light & filter heaters is always on.
Set up a sponge filter and leave it on 24/7. That will clear up the biofilm.
Can we get a tour of ur home fishroom or tanks. How it set up, how long you had it any problems or success ect.
@@whistlerobinshouseandhobbies oh cool even so the ones he has at home righy now would make a cool video
soon Abul. Patience grasshopper.
I am a lover of nano fish and evergladei is no exception. I'm quite partial to the least killis and though I don't care for the murderous gambusia, I do like the color on the melanistic ones. Thanks for sharing.
Would you like a few?
@@FatherFish Thank you for the offer but regardless of which one you are referring to, I couldn't possibly put a live creature through the stress of shipping. I just couldn't imagine how petrified they'd be with being thrown around, temperature fluctuations, endless vibrations & jostling while being in total darkness, enclosed in a little bag. Thanks for considering me but they are much safer with you.
This is terrific. I wish I could find some where I'm at. The way they're living in that shallow stream reminds me of Betta fish, except the water is moving here.
Where are you Isabella?
@@FatherFish,Hi ,I'm up in Alberta.
Im going to some Florida wetlands soon! If not there I have family in the black hammock and theres tons of ditches out there. Ever since I found pennywort in my retention pond Ive been excited to see what else I can find here
I am in Central Florida, with a canal leading to the Econ with a large amount of vegetation on the sides. Never seen these guys. Any hints as to what road this is? Doesnt look like my part of Central Florida.
You will know it when you see it, maybe. lol
Thank you for the video. It is very timely for me. I’m moving and had to sell off my fish tanks last weekend including my pygmy sunfish. I started with 3 last July and pulled out at least 12. The tank was heavily planted so I had no idea I had that many! Sad to see them go... such an interesting little fish :(
Sad, Do start again. Contact me when you are ready if you need stock.
I will definitely be in touch once I have the aquarium ready. I’m planning a custom shallow tank to better simulate this ditch environment. What types of plants do you find in the ditches? Would you be willing to collect and sell those as well?
@@tstanks982 There are so many kinds of plants at this location. My next trip will have to include a young person who can bend over and who can help me with a second net to catch male mollies. YES I will be carrying native plants. I will clear them with a state botanist friend first to make sure they are not invasive.
This will allow me to try for a true biotope setup. How can I contact you outside of RUclips?
@@tstanks982 FATHERFISH@FATHERFISH.NET
Just got some from him, they are very good looking. Thanks Father Fish
Delighted you are enjoying them.
Where do you buy your collecting net?
I’ve never seen one in real life. They’re glorious.
Yes. They are.
Such a gorgeous fish would love to keep some
Yes they are, and very simple to keep. I have them available at my web site: fatherfishaquarium.net.
Good technique Ff .
Try it. You should have some very cool natives in Sri Lanka.
@@FatherFish ok Ff. I also think about doing that.
Oh wow thanks so so much love the collecting video so I can show people where they came from and the fish doing so good in Los Angeles water thanks for the stickers and the cards 😊
Glad to hear they came through in good shape.
On your website will there be at least 1 male out of the 5 so I can try to breed them?
Yes. Typically the mix is 2/3
@@FatherFish will definitely be purchasing soon!!
Nice.. !
Blessings Brother.. !
Scoop what u can..
Big up
What a beautiful little fish!!!
It sure is!
what road is it near ? i dont plan on getting a lot, just a few for my community tank :)
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Do you ever release some of them back after you breed them or are they not at all threatened to where that would be necessary?
They are plentiful IF you know where to find them AND how to catch them!!
Would love to have a group of these. I live in south Florida. Not sure they are this far down the state.
yep. Collect around Arcadia
@@FatherFish I sent an Instagram message to you as well
@@FatherFish thanks 😊
Where can I get some? I live in north Georgia but to collect them i must travel around 2 hours south :( Are there any trusted websites that I can buy some?
I sell them 5 for $50. plus $25 shipping. Order through paypal fatherfish@fatherfish.net
Just so happens there is a spring in my neighborhood. Will have to go hunting here soon. Where would I find a net that big tho?
look up the FTFFA in Tampa (Fl Tropical Fish Farmer's Ass'n)
I found them in the river behind my house at a local boat launch I been keeping them in my 40 community tank real nice to look at
Excellent. Hard to catch. Good job, Where are you located. Do you know the species?
Send a pic please.
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I just ordered a 30gal tank to get back into the hobby again, and this time im getting me some elassoma gilberti. Any tips for a species only tank this size? would it work or do I need a bigger tank? I plan to do as little intervention as possible. Thanks for your videos Father Fish
deep substrate and build a strong food web. It will be filled with fry in no time/
Brother I am in the same spot, getting all my tanks back up and looking for these cutie's to add