Moving RARE gar into my eel pit!

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

Комментарии • 355

  • @aragusea
    @aragusea Год назад +920

    This man is living the dream. Coolest thing I've ever seen.

  • @lemons_s
    @lemons_s Год назад +289

    The eel pit is so sick. Your knowledge on all these creatures is impressive.

  • @madamekrista
    @madamekrista Год назад +46

    The naming skills alone are top notch

  • @snussy-kp8qj
    @snussy-kp8qj Год назад +135

    Your fish are obviously very healthy, thanks for taking fishkeeping serious. Half the big fish channels are depressing if you are an informed and experienced keeper. Please keep going and promote proper aquarium care ❤

    • @Maddenmvp_yt
      @Maddenmvp_yt Год назад +4

      It looks like his eel pit is in the sewers lol

    • @bethanydavis9023
      @bethanydavis9023 2 месяца назад

      Well, the water is deep.​@@Maddenmvp_yt

    • @bethanydavis9023
      @bethanydavis9023 2 месяца назад

      Even to an uninformed, inexperienced, non fish keeps it looks depressing on those channels.

  • @call2872
    @call2872 Год назад +62

    I like how the water is always crystal clear.

  • @AshKetchumfromPalletTown
    @AshKetchumfromPalletTown Год назад +175

    “Mentally Eel” 😂 that’s one of the best pet names I’ve ever heard!

    • @LixONE1
      @LixONE1 Год назад +3

      Shaqeel 😂

  • @rinn3533
    @rinn3533 Год назад +89

    Its great to see how concerned you are with giving the larger fish enough space to feel comfortable and happy!

  • @snowleopard1831
    @snowleopard1831 Год назад +88

    Love the eel pit! Excellent video, can't wait to see your sharks!

  • @johngladman4291
    @johngladman4291 Год назад +40

    I just love that your fish have space to turn around and swim to actually look for food. It’s sad seeing those tanks and small ponds where fish can’t do a full 180.

  • @iBcPirate
    @iBcPirate Год назад +107

    For how susceptible the sun fish are, it's amazing how open and visible they are.

    • @jic1
      @jic1 Год назад

      They are not afraid of the gar at all:
      ruclips.net/video/QnAPGOZU4E4/видео.html

    • @trollbane66
      @trollbane66 Год назад +8

      Brim(sunfish) are extremely quick and aggressive. They live around virtually all these fish in the wild, plus the bowfin and bass.

  • @Comradeslugcat
    @Comradeslugcat Год назад +22

    Its always so nice and relaxing to watch someone who obviously loves them taking care of well fed, happy fish

  • @shatter_blast
    @shatter_blast Год назад +37

    I love that you just have a whole ecosystem that you maintain for your fish its amazing!!

  • @alex4alexn
    @alex4alexn Год назад +14

    someone needs to sponsor you a ROV/Sub so you/we can swim right along with them. Amazing setup and your love for these animals is inspiring. Cheers

    • @badsamaritan8223
      @badsamaritan8223 Год назад +2

      Dude, a twitch stream submarine would be so cool.

  • @briezzy365
    @briezzy365 Год назад +11

    The way he looks at you before swimming away is giving “doesn’t want to go to first day of school” vibes 😂

  • @Sandux930
    @Sandux930 Год назад +42

    Alligator gar are so cool, they seem tough with all the teeth, but their surprisingly timid and intelligent

    • @3Clod
      @3Clod Год назад +1

      they're*

    • @DerHerrMitR
      @DerHerrMitR Год назад +7

      @@3Clod *let people be

    • @3Clod
      @3Clod Год назад +2

      @@DerHerrMitR be ignorant*

    • @DerHerrMitR
      @DerHerrMitR Год назад +8

      @@3Clod My point exactly! Let them be ignorant. Thanks for backing me a n this, friend. 😊

  • @asimovstarling8806
    @asimovstarling8806 Год назад +17

    I still think it's cute that you Named an Eel Crunch Wrap, particularly because eel's are known to crunch and wrap their prey.

  • @Manj_J
    @Manj_J Год назад +9

    I am always delighted by the eel pit, thank you for more eel pit footage!

  • @Funk-Fox
    @Funk-Fox Год назад +23

    I love meelanie because I can instantly tell her apart from all the other eels

  • @jamescanjuggle
    @jamescanjuggle Год назад +12

    love how well the sturgeon are doing compared to their rough time when they came in.

  • @zillarvsmonkefanteamzillar5899
    @zillarvsmonkefanteamzillar5899 Год назад +3

    That "Hi everybody." is literally so classic and fills me with good vibes.

  • @Hidayatul04
    @Hidayatul04 Год назад +16

    How chill they are

  • @orestesbastos
    @orestesbastos Год назад +10

    I absolutely love the names of the fish and eels.

  • @alexluksich5207
    @alexluksich5207 Год назад +11

    That hound shark looks amazing.

  • @shinypeafowl9947
    @shinypeafowl9947 Год назад +1

    I love the names they are fishtastic! Very cool setup, only a chad can take care of his fish like that, giving them space, clean water, tasty food and love!

  • @robertamckeon5082
    @robertamckeon5082 Год назад +1

    I wondered about Bathtub because you hadn't mentioned him in a while. Glade he's back in the pit. Beautiful Damsels.

  • @hokiehi1000
    @hokiehi1000 10 месяцев назад

    Can tell you put a lot of thought and effort into your fish's environmental setup and care. Great to see and geat video!

  • @empac8631
    @empac8631 Год назад +6

    As someone who is absolutely terrified of fish, you talking about Garfield and his snout actually made me think he was cute? It was a strange sensation

  • @Lucyy392
    @Lucyy392 Год назад +2

    10/10 video!! Absolutely love this behind the scenes video and very personal with each fish! ❤️ Nice job! They all look so happy!

  • @BryJamie
    @BryJamie Год назад +8

    In the snake breeding world, we call that paradox. 1:31

  • @ESL-O.G.
    @ESL-O.G. Год назад +38

    Wow, according to the thumbnail this one's like 8 ft long😂

  • @britishbricks9795
    @britishbricks9795 Год назад +2

    Oh god finally I've been waiting for ever for a new video this day just got so much better thanks so much

  • @debutchi
    @debutchi Год назад +23

    garlic, mentally eel, and garchomp 🥺 I’m losing at it at how creative your names are! makes me wonder how colorfully named your Pokémon teams must have been

  • @j_toledo419
    @j_toledo419 Год назад +15

    The thing I love about this pit is you can add volume at any time. How deep could you actually go?

    • @CowTurtle
      @CowTurtle  Год назад +17

      Technically I could go the full 8ft deep.

    • @j_toledo419
      @j_toledo419 Год назад +6

      @CowTurtle gotta admit that would be pretty cool lol 😁

  • @DNI1011
    @DNI1011 Год назад +1

    i ADORE aquatic creatures. i love your names for them, theyre all so clever haha!! im so thankful to have discovered your channel oh my goodness!! what a hidden gem ♡

  • @calmeprime
    @calmeprime Год назад +3

    The names for your eels always get me 😂

  • @paultopnotchfishing7506
    @paultopnotchfishing7506 Год назад +62

    Be cool to see more Blue crabs down in the Pit! 🦀

    • @VianiPZN-
      @VianiPZN- Год назад +12

      Crab Crab Crab 🦀

  • @KuyaSunset
    @KuyaSunset Год назад +2

    This is WICKED cool! Really dope to see someone so passionate and knowledgeable about creatures

  • @mightymouse5029
    @mightymouse5029 Год назад +2

    Brilliant video, what a fantastic watch 👍

  • @botasda
    @botasda Год назад +13

    Greetings from Spain! I'm amazed in how this pit is evolving. Congrats. Are the koi afraid from you or it's just because of the eel pit set up? Keep it up!! All the best

  • @Famousfire97
    @Famousfire97 Год назад +6

    I would imagine some snowflake eels or some other cool saltwater eels would be good looking in the tank, and would live well with the sharks

  • @nightmareking9845
    @nightmareking9845 Год назад +3

    Mentally eel is the greatest thing I have heard all day

  • @j_toledo419
    @j_toledo419 Год назад +4

    This is gonna be one of those channels I need to skip watching for awhile so I can Binge later lol

  • @badsamaritan8223
    @badsamaritan8223 Год назад +5

    This is unbelievably neat.
    Have you thought about putting in some more natural lights, and maybe putting something on the walls, so it's more aesthetic for youtube?
    Can't wait to see what else you do with this.
    Would love to see a live camera, or maybe even a live submarine that cruises around with all the fish.

    • @CAMSLAYER13
      @CAMSLAYER13 Год назад +4

      Sketchy concrete eel pit is peak aesthetic

  • @Boss_Bettas
    @Boss_Bettas Год назад +1

    Garlics spine is looking great now. Straightened up nicely. Not 100% but not far off.

  • @chrisanderson2368
    @chrisanderson2368 Год назад +6

    So awesome. Any plans for some moss walls, or some other live plants?

  • @gd2234_
    @gd2234_ Год назад +1

    You should set up a live stream! If you’re really fancy, you could get a swivel set up, and pan from the light side to the dark side (like you do at 10:55).
    I’d watch all day long

  • @EATSxBABIES
    @EATSxBABIES Год назад +5

    Came for the eel pit. Stayed for the eel DRIP

  • @theghosthero6173
    @theghosthero6173 Год назад +9

    A freshwater moray eel might make a cool addition, however I suppose that it's probably too cold for most species in the pit :/

  • @maukka138
    @maukka138 Год назад

    You have a touch for naming those guys😂. Had several chuckles

  • @flojt-tv5pj
    @flojt-tv5pj Год назад +1

    the names are amazing. Mentally eel is by far the best.

  • @cobalt1754
    @cobalt1754 Год назад +1

    I love how at the beginning, Garfield was just so ready for the camera. I snorted when I heard "Bongo, the drum." Poor dude, trying to school, but no one wants to participate in formal education with him ):

  • @gd2234_
    @gd2234_ Год назад +3

    If they have the same care requirements, you better get a blenny or something similar!King Benny on the Deerfield beach underwater live cam is a hoot, and they’re another “look you/camera in the eyes” kind of fish.

  • @kailynchetty3861
    @kailynchetty3861 Год назад +8

    cant wait to see what the salt water tank becomes

  • @rasbonbon7224
    @rasbonbon7224 Год назад +3

    We need some Lilly pads in the eel pit . Fish r looking nice and healthy bro 👍

  • @tedvanmatje
    @tedvanmatje 11 месяцев назад

    An absolutely fascinating hobby you have there, mate 👍

  • @taylormwilson1
    @taylormwilson1 Год назад

    I'm SUPER excited to see what you do with a 500g saltwater tank!!😲👀😎👍👍

  • @TheCutiePatrol
    @TheCutiePatrol 8 месяцев назад

    Here's a tip for your filtration, I understand you can't have plants in the water, but have you thought of plants in a hydroponics system? You could do this above the ground before it enters the biofilter and grow anything from flowers to fruit and veg.

  • @WillaHerrera
    @WillaHerrera Год назад

    I absolutely love your idea. Thank you for sharing

  • @michaellee1244
    @michaellee1244 Год назад +2

    This guy is great. Has basically a dungeon at his house and converted it to an eel pit.

  • @mockneck
    @mockneck Год назад +10

    Already looking forward to the horn shark names :) ... trombone, tuba... fog

  • @triangles550
    @triangles550 Год назад +1

    Id love to see some more native predator fish! I'd recommend pike, but those would probably eat the sunfish. Pickerel are a good option, redfin are my favorite!

  • @firewoman7722
    @firewoman7722 Год назад +1

    I never thought I'd want an eel pit too!

  • @SnapeKillsDumbledore2k10
    @SnapeKillsDumbledore2k10 Год назад +39

    Garlic is most definitely looking straighter and straighter with every upload, He’s 100% gonna look almost perfect by the time he’s 3ft+. He’s healing great! Love the video’s braj. Cool if I message for some details on the ornates?

    • @CowTurtle
      @CowTurtle  Год назад +10

      Yea DM me on instagram if you can. The bigger one is still available.

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Год назад +4

      ​@@CowTurtle I'm new, so I was about to comment out of concern for his skeletal issues. But it sounds like you got him in bad shape and he's getting better 💜

    • @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307
      @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 11 месяцев назад

      @@CowTurtle Did you get building approval? else you go to jail for years for this!

    • @iankrom510
      @iankrom510 11 месяцев назад +1

      He didn't actually build it, it was a rain water reservoir that was already there

  • @Sandux930
    @Sandux930 Год назад +8

    Any thoughts on adding shellfish or clams as natural filtration?

    • @jic1
      @jic1 Год назад +3

      I don't think they'd get on with the gravel substrate, the crabs would probably eat them, and his current filtration setup seems to be doing an excellent job.

  • @shardinhand1243
    @shardinhand1243 Год назад

    the gar look so derpy and cute, ^^ this is a super chill channel m8 welldone. i love all the fantastic pun names most of all the eel names like crunch rap supream and mentaly eel. and shaqeel.

  • @98Grim_
    @98Grim_ Год назад

    I could genuinely sit for hours down there! So calm looking

  • @baophamto2227
    @baophamto2227 Год назад +14

    How many gallons of water do you estimate is in the eel pit? It looks so spacious in the underwater shots!

    • @CowTurtle
      @CowTurtle  Год назад +19

      Probably 6,000ish right now.

    • @Thefufflylord
      @Thefufflylord Год назад

      @@CowTurtle What's the depth of the eel pit? Just discovered your channel.

  • @brockn7878
    @brockn7878 Год назад

    Fun. This sort of video is why I love this channel

  • @wop130
    @wop130 Год назад

    Omg. He’s actually really cute! 😍

  • @Farweey
    @Farweey 10 месяцев назад

    This is so cool!!! I love fishes... I love marine and freshwater animals!!

  • @eltorpedo67
    @eltorpedo67 11 месяцев назад

    I don't know why YT decided to recommend this channel to me, but I'm sure glad it was!

  • @wakelystephenson7863
    @wakelystephenson7863 Год назад

    Crunchwrap is lookin awesome!!!

  • @oddish2253
    @oddish2253 Год назад

    Nice to have a Gar friend.

  • @Iburn247
    @Iburn247 Год назад

    This is epic! I never even knew i wanted an underground eel pit!! I learned something today

  • @Liwaj42
    @Liwaj42 Год назад

    finally the eel pit episode I've been waiting for.

  • @beth-annmckenzie4845
    @beth-annmckenzie4845 Год назад

    I'm loving these names.

  • @snussy-kp8qj
    @snussy-kp8qj Год назад +1

    Gar-lick is fkn precious 😢❤😊

  • @kenny2644
    @kenny2644 Год назад +1

    Such a cool pit! Awesome content too

  • @slamdogbillonair
    @slamdogbillonair Год назад +1

    Updates on the salt water tank plz!

  • @jadenmyers1906
    @jadenmyers1906 Год назад

    I love the thumbnail it's so creative

  • @guntherbeckman1257
    @guntherbeckman1257 Год назад

    That pit is amazing my friend!

  • @oscardean6351
    @oscardean6351 Год назад +3

    You should’ve called the Gar with different coloured eyes, Bowie, or even Dave after David Bowie, he famously had different coloured eyes I haven’t seen the pit for ages it’s looking amazing you’ve added loads of awesome fish
    Nice one👍☹️

  • @jasonfloyd8120
    @jasonfloyd8120 11 месяцев назад

    The names he has for his fish are A1 👍🏾😅

  • @THESLlCK
    @THESLlCK Год назад

    This might be the craziest channel on youtube

  • @LAW.370Z
    @LAW.370Z Год назад

    Always a good day when cow turtle posts

  • @johns8249
    @johns8249 Год назад

    I’m so jealous of you! This is awesome!

  • @sigspearthumb9574
    @sigspearthumb9574 Год назад +2

    Can we get an update on the fish inside the plastic container ? The loach and such

  • @Squirrelmami
    @Squirrelmami Год назад

    I'm in love with Garfield omg

  • @Dan964917
    @Dan964917 Год назад

    The pun names are unbelievably amazing .

  • @ghostbirdlary
    @ghostbirdlary Год назад +2

    should do a 24/7 cam in the eel pit

  • @silmist11
    @silmist11 Год назад +2

    Bathtub back in the pit!!!

  • @TR-ry1xv
    @TR-ry1xv Год назад +1

    Crabs still alive? I have seen them survive in low salinity creeks and in the Chesapeake Bay, but never seen them make it in fresh water. Interesting! cool set up.

  • @willdale7873
    @willdale7873 Год назад

    This is the first video of yours i've watched and I'm amazed by the pit of fish, like where is this?

  • @yuta7359
    @yuta7359 Год назад

    "Mentally Eel" 😂😂😂😂
    I LOVE this setup though

  • @Squirrelmami
    @Squirrelmami Год назад

    sting rays!!! that would be awesome!

  • @1800marwin
    @1800marwin Год назад

    I love the roll call of their punny names

  • @danmaltby3271
    @danmaltby3271 Год назад

    great use of a crawl space mate

  • @colinstropkay
    @colinstropkay 8 месяцев назад

    Garlic is the funniest name for a gar

  • @robertbannon6361
    @robertbannon6361 Год назад

    I would be sitting down there constantly. Better than TV!

  • @spydernutz
    @spydernutz 11 месяцев назад

    Very cool setup. I never knew you can keep blue crabs in fresh water. I've heard they do ok for a bit, but don't make it long term. Also, never knew you can get sturgeons Where do they come from? Thank you