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

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @alanmalcolm8055
    @alanmalcolm8055 Год назад +5

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

  • @kurtbrutting5118
    @kurtbrutting5118 Год назад +15

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

  • @jakubdudar7247
    @jakubdudar7247 Год назад +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.

  • @ReginaK2
    @ReginaK2 Год назад +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!😁

  • @adamworley196
    @adamworley196 Год назад +1

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

  • @Scorpielle
    @Scorpielle Год назад +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

  • @stonepiggy
    @stonepiggy Год назад +1

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

  • @karenreardon1372
    @karenreardon1372 Год назад +1

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

  • @maximusofgalihand
    @maximusofgalihand Год назад +2

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

  • @robertabblebaum7813
    @robertabblebaum7813 Год назад +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!

  • @pento6621
    @pento6621 Год назад +3

    One of the coolest looking aquarium fish imo

  • @r1verman
    @r1verman 10 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @Lobby4U
    @Lobby4U 6 месяцев назад

    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 🎉

  • @MattWilson801
    @MattWilson801 Год назад +1

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

  • @agirlnamedmichael1670
    @agirlnamedmichael1670 Год назад +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!

  • @margaretasaarenpaa4239
    @margaretasaarenpaa4239 Год назад +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  Год назад +1

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

  • @rimirimi32
    @rimirimi32 Год назад +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

  • @Kingdamien6660
    @Kingdamien6660 Год назад +1

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

  • @VeNoMsEpItApH
    @VeNoMsEpItApH Год назад +4

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

  • @SmokeyMesa
    @SmokeyMesa Год назад +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.

  • @GuiltyPleasures2
    @GuiltyPleasures2 11 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @helloaldrian
    @helloaldrian Год назад +1

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

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 Год назад +1

    Great information thanks for sharing

  • @BGN_Aquariums
    @BGN_Aquariums Год назад +2

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

  • @capuchinosofia4771
    @capuchinosofia4771 Год назад +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!

  • @eatmynoobfood7461
    @eatmynoobfood7461 Год назад +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 👍

  • @gigi3242
    @gigi3242 Год назад +1

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

  • @sharongould2689
    @sharongould2689 Год назад +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!

  • @robsitarski1744
    @robsitarski1744 Год назад +1

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

  • @ShadowMan.427
    @ShadowMan.427 Год назад +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!

  • @generalign0rance
    @generalign0rance Год назад +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

  • @lizdyson3627
    @lizdyson3627 Год назад

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

  • @TheNathansblog
    @TheNathansblog Год назад

    So glad I found this

  • @pramodkumarplaxmin2166
    @pramodkumarplaxmin2166 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video love your fish files

  • @yyyobwoc
    @yyyobwoc Год назад +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 Год назад

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

  • @angiebear8727
    @angiebear8727 Год назад

    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

  • @Goonbro15
    @Goonbro15 Год назад

    Love the videos man, keep it up!!

  • @nathanial_summers
    @nathanial_summers Год назад +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  Год назад +6

      Good idea!!! ❤️

    • @charliesawka5130
      @charliesawka5130 Год назад +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.

  • @ropefishdavid8786
    @ropefishdavid8786 Год назад

    Great info!

  • @ira_nelson
    @ira_nelson Год назад +1

    I've been waiting on this one 🙂

  • @jenpink4298
    @jenpink4298 Год назад

    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!

  • @adam6260
    @adam6260 Год назад +1

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

  • @AnubisFenrir
    @AnubisFenrir Год назад

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

  • @vengeance7092
    @vengeance7092 Год назад +2

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

  • @stevecooper6653
    @stevecooper6653 Год назад +2

    Oh heeeessssss back 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @dirtyoldfarmhand3
    @dirtyoldfarmhand3 Год назад +1

    Awesome

  • @dawnt6791
    @dawnt6791 Год назад +2

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

  • @billbush1270
    @billbush1270 Год назад +4

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

  • @AHGAQUATICS
    @AHGAQUATICS Год назад +1

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

  • @joshjamesuk
    @joshjamesuk Год назад +1

    The underwater danger noodle 😂

  • @IndoorEcosystem
    @IndoorEcosystem Год назад +2

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

  • @brandonpittman2448
    @brandonpittman2448 Год назад

    Just got my 1st rope fish yesterday

  • @kinglyzard
    @kinglyzard Год назад

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

  • @aaronbecker5617
    @aaronbecker5617 Год назад +1

    Cool 😎

  • @stevesmith6022
    @stevesmith6022 Год назад +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…

  • @slyfondle1885
    @slyfondle1885 Год назад +1

    Ropefish spotted at 5:19 😉

  • @barryhill3181
    @barryhill3181 Год назад +7

    12.24 over your left elbow!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  Год назад +2

      Good spot!!!

    • @markzig1429
      @markzig1429 Год назад +2

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

    • @markzig1429
      @markzig1429 Год назад +3

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

  • @hedrickshomegrownaquatics1358
    @hedrickshomegrownaquatics1358 11 месяцев назад

    I had one for 18 years

  • @ramroad2008
    @ramroad2008 8 месяцев назад

    Before RUclips, 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 🤷‍♂️

  • @kevg1569
    @kevg1569 Год назад +1

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

  • @stevesmith6022
    @stevesmith6022 Год назад

    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 Год назад

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

  • @graffic13
    @graffic13 Год назад +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  Год назад +1

      Very true synos don't get enough love!

    • @graffic13
      @graffic13 Год назад

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

  • @AAryan-jj9kh
    @AAryan-jj9kh Год назад +1

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

  • @DJNewley
    @DJNewley Год назад +1

    They showed themselves loads

  • @madcatdad42
    @madcatdad42 Год назад +4

    12.24 one swims past in the back ground

  • @andrewfenna7392
    @andrewfenna7392 Год назад

    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 🤔

  • @Ren_1986
    @Ren_1986 Год назад +2

    would love a fish files on apistogramma's

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  Год назад +1

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

  • @Only1Sosa.
    @Only1Sosa. Год назад +1

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

  • @BrookleyBell
    @BrookleyBell Год назад +1

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

  • @CarolynnMc01
    @CarolynnMc01 Год назад +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 Год назад

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

  • @dustintinsley3899
    @dustintinsley3899 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @chrishook6062
    @chrishook6062 Год назад

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

  • @goldmine5580
    @goldmine5580 Год назад +2

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

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  Год назад +2

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

    • @goldmine5580
      @goldmine5580 Год назад +1

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

  • @Spacey7
    @Spacey7 Год назад

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

  • @TripleFork
    @TripleFork Год назад

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

  • @papasmerf6453
    @papasmerf6453 Год назад +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.

  • @basketcase9211
    @basketcase9211 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @GAMINGMATRIXXX
    @GAMINGMATRIXXX Год назад

    Will Reed/Rope Fish eat my Albino Corydoras?

  • @vader0512
    @vader0512 8 месяцев назад

    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

  • @chrisweston3029
    @chrisweston3029 Год назад

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

  • @lukewilliams9876
    @lukewilliams9876 Год назад

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

  • @pattonl1979
    @pattonl1979 Год назад +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 Год назад

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

    • @pattonl1979
      @pattonl1979 Год назад

      @@angieg8846 it’s a 75 gallon aquarium

  • @angieg8846
    @angieg8846 Год назад

    Is a 4ft tank too small to look after

    • @maoufreed1684
      @maoufreed1684 2 месяца назад

      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 Год назад

    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 2 месяца назад

    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!? 😂🤣

  • @abigailwood-bodley5205
    @abigailwood-bodley5205 Месяц назад

    Bichir is a French word and it’s pronounced bee-sher