i had to surgically remove a damaged eye from my favorite Dragon eye goldfish using almost the same method. it was terrifying but it saved her life and the open socket that i left closed up completely in about a week and a half. She's doing so good now and i couldn't be more proud of her.
8kings23 well it was so infected and the medications weren't working so she would probably have died. The infection was really bad, it was completely black and leaking puss. She had already stopped eating and just layed on the bottom, i decided i'd rather have a one eyed fish than a dead fish.
+jessica horner wow-very brave! what a good fish parent you are! I love fish and they are such neat creatures...they all have personalities!! They deserve whatever we can do for them to help out! I have lost a few fish in my time that just were not saveable...i'm still sad about them....
+Elijah Whistler I had a turtle that loved to cuddle! she was an old lady though by the time I got her, so I only had her about 20 years. She seemed very wise! I had one fish that ended up having a stroke when he got elderly...and would swim on his side and lay on the bottomon his side...but he;d still come up to eat and act happy about itt! He lived for a long time after that...months or years I cnat remember. He had a little friend in that tank that I got around the same time and they7 were pretty inseperable...two old men! They were tetras-I had them like 8 years, which is really old! Bettas I think are soe of the most expressive fish as far as personality goes, I have had a bunch of them (because they are a joy to have) and each was different in their own way. Nice to hear from you!
Aly Schroeder I mean, if he was REALLY that caring, he wouldn't be giving his fish unnecessary surgery, and this fish ended up dying because he was leaping out of his tank, they need so much space and grow so big, they're not really suited for tank life.
The fish was in a 2000g Aquarium when that incident occurred, and for you to say that Joey wasn't a caring owner because of this and the accident that occurred later on with Buddy is really rude of you. He CLEARLY cares about his animals and their well being as he has done everything humanely and painlessly for the animals. Fin trimming is routine in many larger fish breeds in both small and large tanks. It actually is more beneficial to the fish in cases where the fins are deformed or torn as they can effect the fishes swimming and the fins can be more fragile and tear more easily due to the structure of them. Shame on you for trying to discredit Joey's knowledge and compassion by using Buddy as an example so soon after that incident. Really classless.
Megan Gaither You're really overreacting here, I don't see how I'm "discrediting anybody's knowledge". The fact of the matter is that he was giving this fish unnecessary surgery. He decided he didn't like how the fish's fins looked, so de decided to dose his animal with a substance used to euthanise them, keep it out of the water for a prolonged period of time and risk cutting away at the fish's fins, just because he wanted them to look nicer. That doesn't scream "I am doing this because I am compassionate, caring and I only want what is best for my fish." And the only reason I mention the death of the fish is because, as I said, Asian arowana just really aren't suited to life in a tank, they get much too big. You'd need a tank the size of what you'd find in a public aquarium in order to REALLY be providing them with adequate space. A lot of the reason that a lot of fish jump in their tanks is because they feel cramped and want more space. Nothing I have said has been malicious or incorrect, he just really isn't acting for his fish's best interests in this video.
Megan Gaither imagine someone dosing their dog with a non-lethal dose of something that could kill them, just enough to knock them out, then submerging the dog in water for a few minutes while they chop off the top of its tail, just because the owner thinks it will look nicer. Does that sound caring and compassionate, like an act of love, for the animal's best interests?
This might be the best fish keeping video that has ever been made! Well done Joey! I can't say I have the balls to do something like this but its awesome to see that it can be done!
I was playing video games and somehow I ended up watching this. I have to say, I'm not a fish person, I'm a cat person, but it's absolutely beautiful how much you care for and love your animals.
Of course you can, they're living organisms. Look up goldfish surgery, there's plenty of videos of fish getting tumours and growths removed, even bettas
You got some serious brass balls, Joey. I get what you did, and why you did it, and I don't necessarily disagree with you; it was the thing to do. But pigs would sprout wings before I ever attempted to do something like this myself.
I was sad when you said he was a show fish and should live for 15-20 years knowing he would only live for 2 more years. But now he has wings and is swimming through the sky with the angels. May god be with Buddy and Joey through this time. Rest In Peace Buddy
Thank You for teaching me about fish and fish keeping and everything in-between... I'm one of those people whom don't have a fish thumb, just can't keep them alive... You & afew others I watch about Fish AND Reptiles, so much I'M learning and feeling more "yes, I can do this if I do this right" so I'm watching so many videos and reading FOR a year before I get anything else in my Life, and I started this 2 months ago. Thank You for being One of Them. 💯❤
Joey......... your the best.....my wife and I, love watching and learning this hobby through your videos.... we look forward every week...to them.... this one I must say got us nervous and worried, but was definitely awesome to see the end result and how beautiful it turned out..... awesome job.... we both appreciate you and your commitment to the hobby and dedication to us all with you videos. ..... thank you
You have no idea how happy this video makes me! I did an undergrad project on various methods of fish anaesthesia to determine the most humane method for euthanasia of research fish, and clove oil was by far the least traumatic. Way to go!
If you want to reduce your recovery time you may be able to introduce the animal to the anesthetic solution up until they looses equilibrium (but while they still have muscle tone/reflexes), then place them back into tank water (absent of anesthetic) and give them few more moments for the, previously absorbed anesthetic to take action, knocking them completely out. The down side to this is obviously a shorter time under sedation, but it causes a much easier transition from sedation to conciousness. My knowledge of this comes hundreds of procedures on Axolotl for research purposes while using using benzocaine; although, I would imagine the same procedure would translate to fish with the use of clove oil. Amazing channel, keep up the great work!
My god the plywood aquarium makes your arowana look absolutely majestic. It reminds me of those amazing exhibits you see at public aquariums with clever lighting that give you a new perspective on the fish. Absolutely amazing job on that project, I'm sure it's just mesmerizing at times for you to look at.
This was a remarkable video. I struggled filming a box opening once, and gave up. I couldn't imagine doing something this nerve racking. I really like the closing shots of this fish in the tank. Your video making is right up there on par with all of the great DIY ideas you show. I noticed you went with voice over to concentrate on the task at hand.
+Fish Behind Glass filming is never as easy as it looks. Lots of people can do it though... its a whole other story to get people to not only watch, but keep coming back.
Wow Joey, rather you than me. I was getting a little worried, when he was in recovery. The main thing being. The surgery worked. And the arowana looks so much better for it. Great viewing!
I had to preform fin surgery on my elephant ear betta when he became a senior fish and was having a hard time getting around. My hands were trembling too because he was so tiny and I was terrified of hurting him. He swam so much better afterwards though! Returned right back to his old self. I recommend it for anyone with a Betta that is too weak or old to carry their heavy fins. I've seen it so much with the EE or HM heavy fin variety and it really does help. This was a great video and your fish is absolutely stunning.
wow! that was intense! I was on the edge of my seat and my heart was crying out the whole time. Clove oil! Thank you once again Joey. the video at the end with him swimming around is beautiful
Buddy was a star, very special and beautiful fish. You gave him a wonderful life, enjoyed the video very much. The end portion was a gift and a gorgeous memory x
Just found your channel. I can tell you really care about your fish and your hobby. Congratulations on your success. I have been fish keeping for about two years. I constantly feel like I have no clue. I am up to a 75gal tank and have 5 koi. I am look forward to making my first tank after watching your videos.
Nothing to do with the video itself but I really love the subdued lighting on that aquarium. It reminds me of the shark tunnel at the Baltimore Aquarium. The sharks slowly swim around the cylindrical cylinder. The lighting isn't very intense with gives it a suspenseful feel. Also, there are large sections of window separated by big beams. You can sit right next to one of the beams and as the shark comes around all of a sudden you'll see thousands of teeth right in front of you. It's fun! I'd be so nervous to try this but you seem to have done a good job. Of course you make all of this look easy. Nice job Joey
Arowanas are so ridiculously expensive that it isn't worth owning one unless you are happy with how it looks. I was a bit skeptical when I started watching this but it actually really seems like you know what you are doing, and did it as safely as possible. So nice job, I hope the fish lives a long time for you.
I've put fish to sleep using Clove oil, but I've never had the nerve to use it as an anaesthetic for an operation. You did that exceptionally well. I don't blame you for being nervous, I would have been too. Excellent video.
These fish are Amazing, I can watch from 11:15 to end over and over. You've inspired me to build a 8'x32"x32" . Great videos, keep em coming. Will be watching your channel closely. Nice work Joey.
Rumer Priestly You're an idiot and don't understand anatomy. His fins never grew, but since the surgery. His fins grew like they were supposed to, although it was cosmetic reasons for him. It helped the fish.
What a video Joey ! Could see how nervous you were when you were trimming the fins, but think I was even more , watching you waking him up :) loved it and amazing footage of him at the end of the video too......... he is stunning :)
The past few days I've watched so many of your videos I can't begin to count, lol. It's really inspired me to do better with my own tanks and fish since it shows from this video how much you care. I aspire to be as proficient and knowledgeable as you are and hope to buy your book soon, too! Also I kind of want an arowana now... heh.
+Scott Harrison Prices are dropping fast, more and more farms popping up... The demand in the united states would dwindle those numbers fast though! With that said if they were allowed in the states, it is safe to assume that MANY farms in florida would start breeding them in large numbers. If farms were allowed to get a hold of them first and breed them in large numbers to help support the demand, I cant see it being a bad thing.
+The king of DIY I have seen many arowana in a Chinese restaurants., what is the differences between Asian arowana and South American arowana...Sorry for my ignorance.
your vids are really trying to convince me to buy an arowana! haha i cant as of now but i probably will in the future. a very informative and well organized video, nice work joey!
Good job man, I felt your nervousness. I have 2 black ghost knife's They are absolutely beautiful but mine were fighting. I had 2 in a tank so I had to move one. I can imagine how that felt having to cut your fish.. Glad he turned out well!.. Peace.
What a majestic fish! THe only thing is, wouldn't he need some habitat enrichment? Something to look at, or interact with? The end was cool. I don't know what it is about watching fish. This is the same as with my Koi. They're relaxing to watch.
I was thinking that as I watched this fish swim around. He has the same grumpy face and gliding movements as my bettas. This fish is awesome - very prehistoric look to him.
Amazing video, I got scared too but glad to know he came back to life... Btw one tip: I feel you could've shown the fins cause I couldn't see them in that coloured light but good video(not a complain but a room for improvement)
Yeah I get it, this was made in 2015 and it's now 2017, you did a great job with this not matter how many mistakes you think you made. Great video, great explanations, absolutely fantastic video.
The king of DIY hmm. I've researched that most fish don't have actual working eyelids. A few rare species do. Their sleeping involves floating, fidgeting every now and again to remain upright. Or going sideways and floating to the top, but that's usually accidental and going out of water wakes them up. I have tiger barbs, they freak out in pitch dark, and first light agitates them. I do let the natural light do its job in the morning (not direct sunlight but bedroom light and distant sunlight). They do, however, respond to my bedroom light turning on and off and associate the light off with resting time and get under the plants and still.
I applaud you that is a really nice looking arowana! I would too be shaking if I had to cut off the fins on a expensive fish I have been keeping for years.
Great video!!! My Silver aro needs his gill flap trimmed like this, but I am afraid that since he is 15 years old, it might be too stressful. I did do this to a Green Severum several years ago, and his fins grew back longer and looked better than ever. It was due to a failed heater, and he got so cold that his fins got almost like "frost bite" and died back. He looked almost like a Discus after I first cut his fins back. After a few weeks with extra salt and warmer water, he looked great and lived several more years....
The amount of dissolved oxygen is already at 100% in the water, if the air stone has been running. Putting the fish under bubbles will only make it harder for the fish to breathe, no? That's probably why it took so long.
+Voluntarist The point of the bubbles it to force water over its gills. Typically a small is used to pump water into its mouth and pump water over the gills, but this does a similar job. It has nothing to do with what you said. Had I done nothing, the fish would have taken longer to revive.
you're correct, a bubble stone is like if you put a hi power leaf blower in front of your outhouse and attempt to breath. a better idea is to use a small low power pump, or hold the fish and simulate it's swimming motion.
+Nicholas Woodrum It sort of is your fish as well when you think about it. It has spent its whole life on my channel. You guys have seen the day i got it until now.
Really nice video. We have used clove oil to sedate the fish while stripping them for eggs. It helps to dissolve the clove oil in a small amount of alcohol (Ethyl alcohol, not methyl alcohol) which disperses it evenly. We typically used about 5-7ppm Clove oil for a 1.5 to 2.0 kg fish.
I am getting ready for a arowana surgery, just have a question. Is it Clove Oil and Clove Extract the same thing? Thank you for your time. great video by the way, very informative.
+Slim Tim I actually filmed the same procedure on another asian arowana about 5 years ago. The video is linked in the description. That was back when i was terrified to talk on camera... certainly didn't APPEAR on camera. haha
i had to surgically remove a damaged eye from my favorite Dragon eye goldfish using almost the same method. it was terrifying but it saved her life and the open socket that i left closed up completely in about a week and a half. She's doing so good now and i couldn't be more proud of her.
Just curios? What would have happened if you left your fishes eye the way it was? Also glad she's doing well :)
8kings23 well it was so infected and the medications weren't working so she would probably have died. The infection was really bad, it was completely black and leaking puss. She had already stopped eating and just layed on the bottom, i decided i'd rather have a one eyed fish than a dead fish.
+jessica horner wow-very brave! what a good fish parent you are! I love fish and they are such neat creatures...they all have personalities!! They deserve whatever we can do for them to help out! I have lost a few fish in my time that just were not saveable...i'm still sad about them....
+orlendatube this is the exact way I feel about all untraditional pets like reptiles, fish and amphibians. they all have amazing personalities
+Elijah Whistler I had a turtle that loved to cuddle! she was an old lady though by the time I got her, so I only had her about 20 years. She seemed very wise! I had one fish that ended up having a stroke when he got elderly...and would swim on his side and lay on the bottomon his side...but he;d still come up to eat and act happy about itt! He lived for a long time after that...months or years I cnat remember. He had a little friend in that tank that I got around the same time and they7 were pretty inseperable...two old men! They were tetras-I had them like 8 years, which is really old! Bettas I think are soe of the most expressive fish as far as personality goes, I have had a bunch of them (because they are a joy to have) and each was different in their own way. Nice to hear from you!
Aw he's shaking so hard. Such a sweet caring guy
Aly Schroeder i totally agree!
Aly Schroeder I mean, if he was REALLY that caring, he wouldn't be giving his fish unnecessary surgery, and this fish ended up dying because he was leaping out of his tank, they need so much space and grow so big, they're not really suited for tank life.
The fish was in a 2000g Aquarium when that incident occurred, and for you to say that Joey wasn't a caring owner because of this and the accident that occurred later on with Buddy is really rude of you. He CLEARLY cares about his animals and their well being as he has done everything humanely and painlessly for the animals. Fin trimming is routine in many larger fish breeds in both small and large tanks. It actually is more beneficial to the fish in cases where the fins are deformed or torn as they can effect the fishes swimming and the fins can be more fragile and tear more easily due to the structure of them.
Shame on you for trying to discredit Joey's knowledge and compassion by using Buddy as an example so soon after that incident. Really classless.
Megan Gaither You're really overreacting here, I don't see how I'm "discrediting anybody's knowledge". The fact of the matter is that he was giving this fish unnecessary surgery. He decided he didn't like how the fish's fins looked, so de decided to dose his animal with a substance used to euthanise them, keep it out of the water for a prolonged period of time and risk cutting away at the fish's fins, just because he wanted them to look nicer.
That doesn't scream "I am doing this because I am compassionate, caring and I only want what is best for my fish." And the only reason I mention the death of the fish is because, as I said, Asian arowana just really aren't suited to life in a tank, they get much too big. You'd need a tank the size of what you'd find in a public aquarium in order to REALLY be providing them with adequate space. A lot of the reason that a lot of fish jump in their tanks is because they feel cramped and want more space.
Nothing I have said has been malicious or incorrect, he just really isn't acting for his fish's best interests in this video.
Megan Gaither imagine someone dosing their dog with a non-lethal dose of something that could kill them, just enough to knock them out, then submerging the dog in water for a few minutes while they chop off the top of its tail, just because the owner thinks it will look nicer.
Does that sound caring and compassionate, like an act of love, for the animal's best interests?
This might be the best fish keeping video that has ever been made! Well done Joey! I can't say I have the balls to do something like this but its awesome to see that it can be done!
+KGTropicals Well I don't know about that!
ive just came from watching your videos
@@thekingofdiy does this work on leichardtii aros?
I was playing video games and somehow I ended up watching this. I have to say, I'm not a fish person, I'm a cat person, but it's absolutely beautiful how much you care for and love your animals.
U could see his hands shaking sorry u were so stressed!
Wow. I never thought you could sedate and operate on a fish. Nice video!! I hope your fish is still doing well.
Of course you can, they're living organisms. Look up goldfish surgery, there's plenty of videos of fish getting tumours and growths removed, even bettas
its dead.
Jeff Moore The OP posted a year ago....chill.
his golden arowana is dead now... RIP Buddy
He's dead... RIP Buddy
You got some serious brass balls, Joey. I get what you did, and why you did it, and I don't necessarily disagree with you; it was the thing to do. But pigs would sprout wings before I ever attempted to do something like this myself.
I was sad when you said he was a show fish and should live for 15-20 years knowing he would only live for 2 more years. But now he has wings and is swimming through the sky with the angels. May god be with Buddy and Joey through this time. Rest In Peace Buddy
Thank You for teaching me about fish and fish keeping and everything in-between...
I'm one of those people whom don't have a fish thumb, just can't keep them alive...
You & afew others I watch about Fish AND Reptiles, so much I'M learning and feeling more "yes, I can do this if I do this right"
so I'm watching so many videos and reading FOR a year before I get anything else in my Life, and I started this 2 months ago.
Thank You for being One of Them.
💯❤
I got anxiety while watching lol
I probably would've had a heart attack! XD
Wow, amazing. I like that you addressed the added complications of filming something like this without help. People don't realize how hard that is.
Wow!...even i got nervous!..nyways nice vid bro..keep up the good work😄
Joey......... your the best.....my wife and I, love watching and learning this hobby through your videos.... we look forward every week...to them.... this one I must say got us nervous and worried, but was definitely awesome to see the end result and how beautiful it turned out..... awesome job.... we both appreciate you and your commitment to the hobby and dedication to us all with you videos. ..... thank you
+John Swan Thats Awesome John! My wife doesn;t even watch my videos! (seriously! haha) Tell the wife I said hello!
The wife says hi..... :-) and to please keep the videos coming. .... thanks again
you can tell how much you care by how much your hand is shaking with the scissors
rahjelli and he doesnt want to lose that much money
rahjelli well its $2000
rahjelli If he cared that much about the fish, he would have left it alone.
Dragonflail doing this helps the fish being able to swim better it's not just cosmetic
THIS IS NOT CARING.
You have no idea how happy this video makes me! I did an undergrad project on various methods of fish anaesthesia to determine the most humane method for euthanasia of research fish, and clove oil was by far the least traumatic. Way to go!
He's like "ok let me go I can do it" ~let's go~ " woah woah" flips XD
If you want to reduce your recovery time you may be able to introduce the animal to the anesthetic solution up until they looses equilibrium (but while they still have muscle tone/reflexes), then place them back into tank water (absent of anesthetic) and give them few more moments for the, previously absorbed anesthetic to take action, knocking them completely out. The down side to this is obviously a shorter time under sedation, but it causes a much easier transition from sedation to conciousness. My knowledge of this comes hundreds of procedures on Axolotl for research purposes while using using benzocaine; although, I would imagine the same procedure would translate to fish with the use of clove oil. Amazing channel, keep up the great work!
My god the plywood aquarium makes your arowana look absolutely majestic. It reminds me of those amazing exhibits you see at public aquariums with clever lighting that give you a new perspective on the fish. Absolutely amazing job on that project, I'm sure it's just mesmerizing at times for you to look at.
Did the fish signed an agreement form or some thing?
He always has his fish sign disclaimers as well as release forms. He is legit.
Americans LOVE cutting of their Manlihood's dont they?
Ye ofc! Canada is in Asia you donkey!
MrFysik I thought Canada was in Australia?
No I was wrong Canada is a planet that is right to the planet we call Sun.
This was a remarkable video. I struggled filming a box opening once, and gave up. I couldn't imagine doing something this nerve racking. I really like the closing shots of this fish in the tank. Your video making is right up there on par with all of the great DIY ideas you show. I noticed you went with voice over to concentrate on the task at hand.
+Fish Behind Glass filming is never as easy as it looks. Lots of people can do it though... its a whole other story to get people to not only watch, but keep coming back.
Wow Joey, rather you than me. I was getting a little worried, when he was in recovery.
The main thing being. The surgery worked. And the arowana looks so much better for it. Great viewing!
I had to preform fin surgery on my elephant ear betta when he became a senior fish and was having a hard time getting around. My hands were trembling too because he was so tiny and I was terrified of hurting him. He swam so much better afterwards though! Returned right back to his old self. I recommend it for anyone with a Betta that is too weak or old to carry their heavy fins. I've seen it so much with the EE or HM heavy fin variety and it really does help. This was a great video and your fish is absolutely stunning.
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Hazian Marijuana
wow! that was intense! I was on the edge of my seat and my heart was crying out the whole time. Clove oil! Thank you once again Joey. the video at the end with him swimming around is beautiful
buddy died, he was supposed to live for the next 20 years. but now he's living in an infinite fishbowl in the sky, and he traded his fins for wings.
The reason he died was cause you put him in a fish bowl😂
@@customsbyj ???????
Buddy was a star, very special and beautiful fish. You gave him a wonderful life, enjoyed the video very much. The end portion was a gift and a gorgeous memory x
Who's here to watch old video of Buddy? Rip Buddy :'(
Definitely something you don't see everyday! Very interesting!
+CreativePetKeeping I thought so as well.
Amazing job Joey! I have to say I was super freaked out watching this while you did the job!!
+Micheal Shawn Me TOO!!! had a knot in my stomach and I wasn't doing it!!
Fish need breast augmentation.
John C G qqqqqq
John C G ....
Fish don't have breasts though...
Fin augmentation
@@lost7149 Thats the joke...
this guy does everything
+Mike Glock I try to show a bit of everything and how I do it. :)
+The king of DIY you just got a new sub
+Mike Glock Except for put plants in his tanks.
+Mike Glock mm food
I've never seen a fish get knocked out. It was so limp like a baby I don't know why it's so funny
+glockfan112 lol
+glockfan112 Newborn babies cannot support themselves - Their body or their head, hence the "limp" comment. So it's accurate.
+BTS GOT 7 of EXO's Jams I see another kpop fan has somehow ended up here like I have
nice to meet u!
Probably really funny to you cuz you had too much Asian marijuanas
Wow, what a neat video! Beautiful fish! You can tell how much you really care about it. ♡
You are a braver man than I! I could tell by the shaky hands in the video how nervous you were doing this. Glad it all worked out.
Of course there was a commercial for a fish sandwich while watching this
your trembling showed me that you care about this animal. my heart was racing my eyes where all teared up. sigh u Diana great job mwah
This is not something I could ever do to my fish. Medical reasons? Yes. Cosmetic? Hell no.
Nope
The Bling of DIY
TheNellehFox its for medical and Vanity reasons since they didn't grow right and thet would have issues during his swimjng
Arune Gmd but lets make them shorter for a few months lol
TheNellehFox you know I can easily trim bird feathers and wing s but doing g this to. my fish NOPE
Just found your channel. I can tell you really care about your fish and your hobby. Congratulations on your success. I have been fish keeping for about two years. I constantly feel like I have no clue. I am up to a 75gal tank and have 5 koi. I am look forward to making my first tank after watching your videos.
Nothing to do with the video itself but I really love the subdued lighting on that aquarium. It reminds me of the shark tunnel at the Baltimore Aquarium. The sharks slowly swim around the cylindrical cylinder. The lighting isn't very intense with gives it a suspenseful feel. Also, there are large sections of window separated by big beams. You can sit right next to one of the beams and as the shark comes around all of a sudden you'll see thousands of teeth right in front of you. It's fun!
I'd be so nervous to try this but you seem to have done a good job. Of course you make all of this look easy. Nice job Joey
i have never seen or heard of fish surgery in my life. Im glad i finally found this channel
Arowanas are so ridiculously expensive that it isn't worth owning one unless you are happy with how it looks. I was a bit skeptical when I started watching this but it actually really seems like you know what you are doing, and did it as safely as possible. So nice job, I hope the fish lives a long time for you.
i didnt know a fish can survive 2min out the water
It's a larger fish so it can last longer out of water if it were a gold fish it wouldn't be able to last that long out of water
fish actual can spend a bit of time out of water, some being able to 'breathe' the air like betta fish
+Sophie Baldwin Actually Goldfish can survive 30 minutes max out of water, provided they are wrapped in a damp towel
One of my betta fighting fish survived for over 1 and a half hours on the dry ground
Forever Equestriannn they can live longer out of water because they're lung fish
I've put fish to sleep using Clove oil, but I've never had the nerve to use it as an anaesthetic for an operation. You did that exceptionally well. I don't blame you for being nervous, I would have been too. Excellent video.
that was so scary...I was freaking out
+fadifanous Takes a certain level of commitment to the fish, that is for sure.
These fish are Amazing, I can watch from 11:15 to end over and over. You've inspired me to build a 8'x32"x32" . Great videos, keep em coming. Will be watching your channel closely. Nice work Joey.
its not really a surgery more just like cutting your nails, or your hair
Superior Skill or fingers or toes.
Bunny Irving no
ItsAlmo yes
no
You don't understand anatomy, idiot.
What a great video, I saw the original but now that I see every shot of it, you never stop surprising me.
+mitian I do my best to show things that matter to me. I get lucky when it matters to others as well.
you being nervous just shows how humane you are.
EyesofNova he was giving it unnecessary surgery...
Rumer Priestly You're an idiot and don't understand anatomy. His fins never grew, but since the surgery. His fins grew like they were supposed to, although it was cosmetic reasons for him. It helped the fish.
You are a genius Joey. True respect for you bro. And the music you added in the end got me goose-bumped.
Geez, it's nerve racking just watching....I need a beer now.
+Eric K I filmed this months ago... during editing it brought back that stressful feeling. haha
+Eric K yea same here, both the nerves and the beer.
What a video Joey ! Could see how nervous you were when you were trimming the fins, but think I was even more , watching you waking him up :) loved it and amazing footage of him at the end of the video too......... he is stunning :)
+OZZYTHEOSCAR Thanks Oz
HOW many times have you done this???
HOW excuse me
The past few days I've watched so many of your videos I can't begin to count, lol. It's really inspired me to do better with my own tanks and fish since it shows from this video how much you care. I aspire to be as proficient and knowledgeable as you are and hope to buy your book soon, too! Also I kind of want an arowana now... heh.
I imagine you could use this knock-out method to remove a very infected fin-rotty part of fin, would that help clear up a fin rot situation?
+ShinyGoldBacon Yes you could.
Great work Joey! you could see how nervous you were. them scissors were shaking at first. thanks for posting
+Don Myers Thanks!
How much is the arowana? I can't find a stable price
+Cific there is no set price. It varies greatly depending on the variant and farm.
my family buy one for like €7 but the fish wasn't that big yet :)
Vale freedom sounds like a silver. This is an Asian arowana. Most see the word arowana and think it's the same thing though.
Cific he got his for like $2000...
Vale freedom I'm positive it was not an Asian but rather a silver or jardini. Both go for that price, but certainly not an Asian.
Definitely learned a lot in this video! Beautiful Arowana Joey! I wish Asian aros were legal in America
yep😭
man i wish asian arowana were legal out here in oklahoma, gorgeous fish
+Scott Harrison I cant see that happening anytime soon.
+The king of DIY lol yea me either but if they ever get off the endangered species list and population get high im hopefull to keep em some day
+Scott Harrison Prices are dropping fast, more and more farms popping up... The demand in the united states would dwindle those numbers fast though! With that said if they were allowed in the states, it is safe to assume that MANY farms in florida would start breeding them in large numbers. If farms were allowed to get a hold of them first and breed them in large numbers to help support the demand, I cant see it being a bad thing.
Yea i would love a super red but only time will see
+The king of DIY I have seen many arowana in a Chinese restaurants., what is the
differences between Asian arowana and South American arowana...Sorry for my
ignorance.
your vids are really trying to convince me to buy an arowana! haha i cant as of now but i probably will in the future. a very informative and well organized video, nice work joey!
Rip buddy you will be missed
its actually good to see you nervous... obviously a caring aquarist :)
This made me so nervous. My heart was racing lol
Good job man, I felt your nervousness. I have 2 black ghost knife's They are absolutely beautiful but mine were fighting. I had 2 in a tank so I had to move one. I can imagine how that felt having to cut your fish.. Glad he turned out well!.. Peace.
I feel like hair scissors should be used as they are very sharp
What a majestic fish! THe only thing is, wouldn't he need some habitat enrichment? Something to look at, or interact with? The end was cool. I don't know what it is about watching fish. This is the same as with my Koi. They're relaxing to watch.
Is it just me or does that fish kinda look like an over grown beta
I was thinking that as I watched this fish swim around. He has the same grumpy face and gliding movements as my bettas. This fish is awesome - very prehistoric look to him.
You know, I think it probably is a beta
Glad he is healthy..was a bit worried about him..Beautiful fish..Awesome video as always..Thanks a lot for sharing..
Hard to watch these now. Sorry you won't be seeing Buddy anymore.
I know so sad right!
Amazing video, I got scared too but glad to know he came back to life...
Btw one tip: I feel you could've shown the fins cause I couldn't see them in that coloured light but good video(not a complain but a room for improvement)
This fish didn't live 15 years....
Yeah I get it, this was made in 2015 and it's now 2017, you did a great job with this not matter how many mistakes you think you made. Great video, great explanations, absolutely fantastic video.
Amazing!!
This method will that work on beta fishes?
+Eugenio Vazquez yes
How much clove oil did you put on 10 gallon water?
I saw you shaking as you were trimming his fins and thought I'd be much worse! Great job Joey.
R.I.P Buddy
Mikey's Reviews how did you get that symbol in your name?,
Galatea it is because I have joined the members thing
Thanks for sharing! Definitely had me on edge waiting for it to recover. Beautiful 🐠,and I understand why u did it. Looks 100% better.
+Boss Dogg Thanks Boss
RIP buddy
Stunning fish. Loved the ending. I was holding my own breath worried if he would pull through. So glad he came round. Just amazing 👍👍👍👍I've subscribed
so what's the purpose of trimming the fins? to get them to grow back more neatly?
I think the fish can swim much easier when the fins get bigger so its not just for looks. The good look is a nice side effect :)
Great video. I have heard of this process but never seeing it performed. Thanks for sharing. Your Arowana is beautiful.
+Michael Palacio thank you
*says fish will live for 20+ years.
Fish *dies two years later
That fish is just so cool ! The king of DIY
The light used on the tank: th-cam.com/video/9QSxJymRBak/w-d-xo.html
The king of DIY hmm. I've researched that most fish don't have actual working eyelids. A few rare species do. Their sleeping involves floating, fidgeting every now and again to remain upright. Or going sideways and floating to the top, but that's usually accidental and going out of water wakes them up.
I have tiger barbs, they freak out in pitch dark, and first light agitates them. I do let the natural light do its job in the morning (not direct sunlight but bedroom light and distant sunlight). They do, however, respond to my bedroom light turning on and off and associate the light off with resting time and get under the plants and still.
how much clove oil into the 10 gall0ns of water
I applaud you that is a really nice looking arowana! I would too be shaking if I had to cut off the fins on a expensive fish I have been keeping for years.
Why i ended up watching this? ._.
Great video!!! My Silver aro needs his gill flap trimmed like this, but I am afraid that since he is 15 years old, it might be too stressful.
I did do this to a Green Severum several years ago, and his fins grew back longer and looked better than ever. It was due to a failed heater, and he got so cold that his fins got almost like "frost bite" and died back. He looked almost like a Discus after I first cut his fins back. After a few weeks with extra salt and warmer water, he looked great and lived several more years....
Rip buddy
man, I was freaking out just watching you revive the arowana... can't imagine how that feels when it's you and your fish!
Not sure how I feel about this.
You have mentioned doing drop eye surgery, plus you haven't posted in 4 days, so here I am. Scary to see the ariwana take that long to wake up
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aren't Asian arowana illegal?
www.fws.gov/permits/faqs/FaqB.html
they cannot be imported for commercial or personal pet reasons in the US, but i believe he lives in Canada, or its probably legal there.
is it a freshwater fish?
yes
This video made me realise how calm and mindful a surgeon must be when he does operations. Damn.
The amount of dissolved oxygen is already at 100% in the water, if the air stone has been running. Putting the fish under bubbles will only make it harder for the fish to breathe, no? That's probably why it took so long.
+Voluntarist The point of the bubbles it to force water over its gills. Typically a small is used to pump water into its mouth and pump water over the gills, but this does a similar job. It has nothing to do with what you said. Had I done nothing, the fish would have taken longer to revive.
you're correct, a bubble stone is like if you put a hi power leaf blower in front of your outhouse and attempt to breath. a better idea is to use a small low power pump, or hold the fish and simulate it's swimming motion.
cool video! What was the desired outcome for cutting the tail fins? I originally thought you were going to do a gill flap surgery. Beautiful fish!
I honestly believe that fish of that size must be kept in the pond.
LOL I'm pretty sure he meant a man-made pond but eh, you're still right
Just getting so use to seeing this fish had me nervous like it was one of my own!! Haha, great work though as always man👍🏻
+Nicholas Woodrum It sort of is your fish as well when you think about it. It has spent its whole life on my channel. You guys have seen the day i got it until now.
Really nice video. We have used clove oil to sedate the fish while stripping them for eggs. It helps to dissolve the clove oil in a small amount of alcohol (Ethyl alcohol, not methyl alcohol) which disperses it evenly. We typically used about 5-7ppm Clove oil for a 1.5 to 2.0 kg fish.
I am getting ready for a arowana surgery, just have a question. Is it Clove Oil and Clove Extract the same thing? Thank you for your time. great video by the way, very informative.
He is beautiful :) Congrats on having such an amazing fish.
That was very interesting and I can actually say I've never seen it before. Thanks for taking us along. Fired Up!!!
+Slim Tim I actually filmed the same procedure on another asian arowana about 5 years ago. The video is linked in the description. That was back when i was terrified to talk on camera... certainly didn't APPEAR on camera. haha
Amazing video Joey! Very professional. Really shows how much you care about your fish. My respect
+Bas Kooij Thanks Bas