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Common and Comet Goldfish are an obvious choice. A lot of people get them as babies and try to keep them in smaller tanks with predictably negative results. However, if you keep them in a large tank with good filtration and don't overstock it, they can grow to over a foot in length and live a long time (10+ years). Shubunkins are especially pretty and make an impressive, colorful display in a large tank or pond. Also, large Goldfish get surprisingly tame, taking food directly from you hand and nibbling on your fingers during water changes.
I was going to say exactly this lol. Goldfish would make an excellent addition to a large species-only or community tank. They are my personal favorite freshwater fish due to their hardy nature, beautiful coloration, and friendly and intelligent personality. Highly recommend setting up a beautiful 75g+ goldfish display tank.
A Bichir is literally my dream fish. Someday when I know I’ll be in a place for awhile, I’ll be getting one. I absolutely cannot wait. Hope everyone has a great Christmas :)
@@kenet362 Absolutely. They are literally impossible to kill. I went on vacation for a month and my electricity turned off for my tank (including filter, auto feeder, light) but the Bichir still survived, even tho all my plants died
I think my number one large fish is Shubunkin goldfish - long lived, super hardy, no heater needed, and a great tank mate for my other favorite big fish, dojo loaches 👍
I absolutely adore Oscars. Such a fantastic and rewarding fish to keep. I had an ~11 inch Albino Tiger named Chucky that I received already full grown from my brother who was thinning out his herd a bit. Every Oscar that I have kept over the years just had personality for days. It's cool to have a wet pet that is interested in what you're doing and doesn't just dart to cover like some do. I noticed that at the end of the video I saw a few Midas. I think that would be a good alternative to a Flowerhorn if you've got the space.
Hope everyone had a wonderful year and have a great Christmas and an even better 2023...! Keep up y'alls awesomeness and your fish upright...! Thanks, and go enjoy some nature today...!!!
Yea my 2 black skirts are 4 I think or a little bit older so Im proud of them because when I got fish I thought they would live not that long but no they are brilliant. Merry Christmas
pretty solid list of some of the industry classics. The bichirs definitely being my favorite by a long shot(especially the lower jawed ones). For myself however, the fun really started once I got away from the fish everybody keeps :D
@@papyrusthegreat457 I wouldn't necessarily call them oddballs, but dovii, the Hemichromis fasciatus, tilapia, african tigerfish, african pike, the aforementioned lower jawed bichirs. Many of these have different species within.
I mean... Mine like ME, but not other fish. Neither would even live with a Pleco: My largest shredded his Pleco's fins. The long-term for both Plecs was a larger tank, anyway, and they thrived, when moved away from the Flowerhorns. Both of my Flowerhorns like to destroy almost anything we put in their tanks, and even rip tubing off of bubblers, roll giant bubblers to the other end of the tank, and even pull the extension pieces off of their filters on a regular basis. (Then demand you fix it. If you ignore then, they'll splash you!) I have to say that I love them, but my heart breaks, to have a single fish in such a large tank!
Hopefully Everyone has a great holiday weekend and great list of fish , the only 2 large fish I have in my fish room right now is gold wolf fish and a red hook silver dollar
I guess this is kinda medium-large and fits better into the oddball category but eels from the macrognathus genus are great for 55+ communities. Range from 6-12 inches depending on the species, very friendly but have enough size that they’re cool to watch.
I have my Bichir in my Oscar tank , only problem with that is the Oscars are pigs, and eat up all the food before I can ever even hit the bottom so I have to hand feed the bichir with tongs
The flowerhorn at 3:32 has a massive head, but it’s head could be slightly bigger, most likely if it had more time to groom and get pretty before, still a perfect and beautiful fish ❤
So I'm going to be putting together a 75GAL male Map Turtle/fish tank. I plan on adding a male Northern Black-Knobbed & a male Pearl River Map. Both turtles have small heads/jaws and will max out at 3 to 5IN long. I was going to add Platies/Mollies/Shrimp/and possibly snails to the tank as well. I had this kind of setup in a 55GAL tank several years ago, but it was just one Map Turtle. It was a huge success. I'm also interested in possibly adding a larger fish or two, since I have a 75GAL tank with an above tank basking area that I plan on building out of acrylic soon. I need some larger fish candidates that won't harass my turtles, or be bullied by them either. I also need the candidates to not eat my whole population of Platies & Mollies, as I will be going for a self sustaining population like I had in the 55GAL tank. The tank substrate will be a custom 3D paint scheme to the outside bottom & back of the tank in three different colors of stone texture paints to simulate a rocky stream or lake. I will also be adding large gumball sized polished river rocks to the bottom, possibly a turtle-proof decoration or two, and a lot of silk suction cup plants stuck to the back wall of the tank. So there will be a decent amount of cover for baby fish to hide in. Any suggestions?
I am very sad that you did not mention Ropefish. They are one of the best fish of all time. They are one of the best community fish, due to their more shy nature. Also, they truly look like little water dragons and less abrasive when compared to Bichirs, also, smaller mouths so you need to worry less about small fish being eaten. I am trying to figure out how to breed these guys and is one of the hardest tasks ever. Please mention them more in future videos please, I am always grateful for everything you do, just one time show some Ropefish love.
Glad to see Oscars and Flowerhorns at the top of the list! If you want a pet fish ~ these two are the way to go! Love Oscars 💖 And currently have 2 Flowerhorns 💖 Granted, they are a high maintenance fish ~ but, if you're willing to put the love and care into them ~ the rewards are three-fold! 🤗 Just adores my boys ❤️💖❤️ Seasons greetings to everyone! 🎄
@@NotSure876 My Dragon Puffers have so much more personality than anyone ever suspected! I got the second after I saw him three weeks in a row at my shop, and every time, he swam out to see me! Even the guy at the shop couldn't believe the way he just approached me. I was told they were mellow ambush predators, but they come out to see me and free swim, every day! (And obviously can live in a much smaller space.)
In addition to Severums etc mentioned below there are definitely some others that are very interesting. I have a monster of a Blood parrot cichlid (rescue from a 5 gallon!) that will literally follow me around the room, eat out of my hand and will sit there swimming beside me for hours no matter what side of the tank I am sitting on. Geophagus Altifrons would also be a great one. They get quite large, not very aggressive and have unbelievable colour. Sailfin Plecos are an easy one. Very cheap, nearly every pet store has them and they can grow huge. Mine reaches from my elbow to my knuckles in length. Too many fish to name, not enough tanks to keep them XD
Female Flowerhorns are 100 times more beautiful than the males. They do not have that dumb bump on its head, which just makes it more attractive. Had one in my 120 African cichlid tank. They all got along very well.
That's great to know. I'm NOT a fan of the "bump". Reminds me too much of a tumor. LOL Their coloring is beautiful, though. Will keep in mind that females don't get the "tumor". 😉
@@justcallmemax4222 They all do very well in similar ph range because they are bred in stores.... not out of the waters of origin. Most fish do very well in a community tank because after years of breeding in common ranges... they produce offspring that thrive very well. Also had Clown loaches in there.
Big fish are awesome, I just wish I had tanks big enough for them 😭😭😭. btw, I'm setting up a little 6 gallon nano tank and would appreciate any stocking ideas :)
this is my list crenicichla lenticulata, parachromis dovii, scleropages formosus, Gymnothorax polyuranodon, potamotrydon jabuti, channa aurantimaculata, esox lucius, amia calva
When I was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, I had a large tank with a Tiger, Albino Tiger, Red, & an Albino Red Oscar in it. I used to leave my porch light on at night to attract these little sand colored Gecko lizards. I would rush out, grab them, toss them into the tank, & the Oscars would swallow them whole! Probably my favorite aquarium fish, although I like Gold Sevrums & Managuenses a lot as well. Very messy fish though & I got tired of the constant water changes. They're way more messy than turtles even!
Merry Christmas Zenzo. I would add Angel Fish, they do get rather large & now mine need a larger tank! The 55 was not quite big enough for my Marble Angels. Oh well......
In a 150, one day the largest Oscar is going to decide it wants the whole tank. You have several years before that's the case (usually), but they get grumpier as they get older and when they're about 14-15 inches, that 150 starts feeling cramped.
Wow! Great Video! I have never seen a black and white Oscar before 😍. I Would put the Leopard Bush Fish Or Leaf Fish on the list they are my favorite Large Fish ❤️ Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄⛄
Still personally feel an Oscar should be housed in a 180. You'd be able to house a pair plus silver dollars and a few medium growing plecos. Just bc the average Oscar grows to 15 inches max 18. You forgot to mention their clumsy nature 😅
So what I am hearing is with my tank that I am looking for something else for that is over run with pest snails that I am guessing the goldfish kept in check would be a good snack for clownlouches
I want to build more ponds in my basement the one I made is a few thousand gallons and is well worth it my turtle and goldfish but I have been looking for something for my 120 gallon
Are there any fish close to size compared to monster fish that can live comfortably in a 40 gallon without needing to be upgraded? I want a monster fish but I don’t have the space for one.
I have silver dollars and clown loaches, but yesterday half of my fish died, and one of my silver dollars and one clown loach also died. And most of my barbs died, only 2 survived.
I dont get why people in this hobby think its cool to keep fish any bigger then 6in.put it to you this way a 1ft fish in a 8ft aquarium can only move 8 body lengths.put yourself in that position.would you want to live in your living room for the rest of you life? besides nano fish you can actually watch the natural behaviors not just glass surfing cuz they want out.
The one in my vid is in a 60 gallon, and he's only gotten bigger. We're upgrading him and moving our smaller Flowerhorn to his tank, next! He'd be handsome in my 75 corner, but I just can't quit Betta sororities. 😅
Oscars are absolutely super aggressive. I have never been able to keep anything with oscars other than oscars. Ive never heard anyone refer to them as a community fish. What is this guy smoking?
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Severum is one of my absolute favorite fish that get large but can live great in a 4 foot tank.
Common and Comet Goldfish are an obvious choice. A lot of people get them as babies and try to keep them in smaller tanks with predictably negative results. However, if you keep them in a large tank with good filtration and don't overstock it, they can grow to over a foot in length and live a long time (10+ years). Shubunkins are especially pretty and make an impressive, colorful display in a large tank or pond. Also, large Goldfish get surprisingly tame, taking food directly from you hand and nibbling on your fingers during water changes.
Yeah definitely true, mine used to be small but not anymore lol
I was going to say exactly this lol. Goldfish would make an excellent addition to a large species-only or community tank. They are my personal favorite freshwater fish due to their hardy nature, beautiful coloration, and friendly and intelligent personality. Highly recommend setting up a beautiful 75g+ goldfish display tank.
Comets can get huge ! I've seen some in koi ponds that I thought were just golden koi lol they were just as big
@@mikefrost1312 definitely true
A Bichir is literally my dream fish. Someday when I know I’ll be in a place for awhile, I’ll be getting one. I absolutely cannot wait. Hope everyone has a great Christmas :)
From my experience bichirs are among the absolute hardiest of freshwater fish alongside bettas and killifish. Nearly impossible to kill off.
Get one, they’re easy and there’s types from 8”-3+feet
I spend a lot of time watching my bichir.
@@kenet362 Absolutely. They are literally impossible to kill. I went on vacation for a month and my electricity turned off for my tank (including filter, auto feeder, light) but the Bichir still survived, even tho all my plants died
I’ve got 2 a Senegal and a saddled
I think my number one large fish is Shubunkin goldfish - long lived, super hardy, no heater needed, and a great tank mate for my other favorite big fish, dojo loaches 👍
I absolutely adore Oscars. Such a fantastic and rewarding fish to keep. I had an ~11 inch Albino Tiger named Chucky that I received already full grown from my brother who was thinning out his herd a bit. Every Oscar that I have kept over the years just had personality for days. It's cool to have a wet pet that is interested in what you're doing and doesn't just dart to cover like some do. I noticed that at the end of the video I saw a few Midas. I think that would be a good alternative to a Flowerhorn if you've got the space.
Merry Christmas Eve everyone!!!
Yes merry Christmas
Right back at ya...! Thanks
Where is this written? Did Jesus told? No. Did the father told? No.
@@STORIEDAMAAN what...?!?
You too!
Hope everyone had a wonderful year and have a great Christmas and an even better 2023...! Keep up y'alls awesomeness and your fish upright...! Thanks, and go enjoy some nature today...!!!
Yea my 2 black skirts are 4 I think or a little bit older so Im proud of them because when I got fish I thought they would live not that long but no they are brilliant. Merry Christmas
pretty solid list of some of the industry classics. The bichirs definitely being my favorite by a long shot(especially the lower jawed ones). For myself however, the fun really started once I got away from the fish everybody keeps :D
What are some of your favorite oddball monster fish?
@@papyrusthegreat457 I wouldn't necessarily call them oddballs, but dovii, the Hemichromis fasciatus, tilapia, african tigerfish, african pike, the aforementioned lower jawed bichirs. Many of these have different species within.
@@MarkDrisch have/had/ can get all of them, Got a tigerfish rn
I breed flowerhorn. They really aren't as bad as people make them out to be. Big water puppies. Temperamental. Hit and miss on aggression.
Do they bring good luck tho?💀
I mean... Mine like ME, but not other fish. Neither would even live with a Pleco: My largest shredded his Pleco's fins. The long-term for both Plecs was a larger tank, anyway, and they thrived, when moved away from the Flowerhorns. Both of my Flowerhorns like to destroy almost anything we put in their tanks, and even rip tubing off of bubblers, roll giant bubblers to the other end of the tank, and even pull the extension pieces off of their filters on a regular basis. (Then demand you fix it. If you ignore then, they'll splash you!) I have to say that I love them, but my heart breaks, to have a single fish in such a large tank!
Discus, discus and discus. I guess you can see that I’m a fan of discus. Nice video! Thanks.
Hopefully Everyone has a great holiday weekend and great list of fish , the only 2 large fish I have in my fish room right now is gold wolf fish and a red hook silver dollar
Thanks Zenzo, 👍 Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for all the videos
I guess this is kinda medium-large and fits better into the oddball category but eels from the macrognathus genus are great for 55+ communities. Range from 6-12 inches depending on the species, very friendly but have enough size that they’re cool to watch.
I have my Bichir in my Oscar tank , only problem with that is the Oscars are pigs, and eat up all the food before I can ever even hit the bottom so I have to hand feed the bichir with tongs
The flowerhorn at 3:32 has a massive head, but it’s head could be slightly bigger, most likely if it had more time to groom and get pretty before, still a perfect and beautiful fish ❤
Flowerhorn is my next one. Great video. Merry Christmas
So I'm going to be putting together a 75GAL male Map Turtle/fish tank. I plan on adding a male Northern Black-Knobbed & a male Pearl River Map. Both turtles have small heads/jaws and will max out at 3 to 5IN long. I was going to add Platies/Mollies/Shrimp/and possibly snails to the tank as well. I had this kind of setup in a 55GAL tank several years ago, but it was just one Map Turtle. It was a huge success. I'm also interested in possibly adding a larger fish or two, since I have a 75GAL tank with an above tank basking area that I plan on building out of acrylic soon. I need some larger fish candidates that won't harass my turtles, or be bullied by them either. I also need the candidates to not eat my whole population of Platies & Mollies, as I will be going for a self sustaining population like I had in the 55GAL tank. The tank substrate will be a custom 3D paint scheme to the outside bottom & back of the tank in three different colors of stone texture paints to simulate a rocky stream or lake. I will also be adding large gumball sized polished river rocks to the bottom, possibly a turtle-proof decoration or two, and a lot of silk suction cup plants stuck to the back wall of the tank. So there will be a decent amount of cover for baby fish to hide in. Any suggestions?
I am very sad that you did not mention Ropefish. They are one of the best fish of all time. They are one of the best community fish, due to their more shy nature. Also, they truly look like little water dragons and less abrasive when compared to Bichirs, also, smaller mouths so you need to worry less about small fish being eaten. I am trying to figure out how to breed these guys and is one of the hardest tasks ever. Please mention them more in future videos please, I am always grateful for everything you do, just one time show some Ropefish love.
I have a 140 gallon only. I have 21 community fish (small ones). I'll buy larger ones this coming weekend. Thanks for the video.
Glad to see Oscars and Flowerhorns at the top of the list! If you want a pet fish ~ these two are the way to go! Love Oscars 💖 And currently have 2 Flowerhorns 💖 Granted, they are a high maintenance fish ~ but, if you're willing to put the love and care into them ~ the rewards are three-fold! 🤗 Just adores my boys ❤️💖❤️
Seasons greetings to everyone! 🎄
They’re cool, but nothing beats a fahaka or mbu as a wet pet
@@NotSure876 My Dragon Puffers have so much more personality than anyone ever suspected! I got the second after I saw him three weeks in a row at my shop, and every time, he swam out to see me! Even the guy at the shop couldn't believe the way he just approached me. I was told they were mellow ambush predators, but they come out to see me and free swim, every day! (And obviously can live in a much smaller space.)
@@m1ndymayhem dragons have a ton of personality, I had one for a few years
In addition to Severums etc mentioned below there are definitely some others that are very interesting. I have a monster of a Blood parrot cichlid (rescue from a 5 gallon!) that will literally follow me around the room, eat out of my hand and will sit there swimming beside me for hours no matter what side of the tank I am sitting on.
Geophagus Altifrons would also be a great one. They get quite large, not very aggressive and have unbelievable colour.
Sailfin Plecos are an easy one. Very cheap, nearly every pet store has them and they can grow huge. Mine reaches from my elbow to my knuckles in length.
Too many fish to name, not enough tanks to keep them XD
What kind was the bargain fish that was black with teal blue specks? Looks like a cichlid of some type.
I too think severums would be a good add to this list :)
Frontosas, especially the Zaire varietty. They need to be in a group though.
Great energy in this video. 👌🏻
Female Flowerhorns are 100 times more beautiful than the males. They do not have that dumb bump on its head, which just makes it more attractive. Had one in my 120 African cichlid tank. They all got along very well.
That's great to know. I'm NOT a fan of the "bump". Reminds me too much of a tumor. LOL Their coloring is beautiful, though. Will keep in mind that females don't get the "tumor". 😉
The fact you put one in an African cichlids tank. Just no not even the preferred ph range
@@justcallmemax4222 They all do very well in similar ph range because they are bred in stores.... not out of the waters of origin. Most fish do very well in a community tank because after years of breeding in common ranges... they produce offspring that thrive very well. Also had Clown loaches in there.
Ey man that bump is their kok. You know what they say about koks, the bigger the better
@@niroms8199 peacocks haps or mbuna
👍😎 Never had any of them. In my 125 (didn’t know any better then) I had an Arrowana - Clown Knife & a Tire track eel. Always liked that tank. 8:52
awesome video. lots of great options
Big fish are awesome, I just wish I had tanks big enough for them 😭😭😭. btw, I'm setting up a little 6 gallon nano tank and would appreciate any stocking ideas :)
Shrimp would work, 6 gallons is too small for just about anything else
this is my list crenicichla lenticulata, parachromis dovii, scleropages formosus, Gymnothorax polyuranodon, potamotrydon jabuti, channa aurantimaculata, esox lucius, amia calva
When I was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, I had a large tank with a Tiger, Albino Tiger, Red, & an Albino Red Oscar in it. I used to leave my porch light on at night to attract these little sand colored Gecko lizards. I would rush out, grab them, toss them into the tank, & the Oscars would swallow them whole! Probably my favorite aquarium fish, although I like Gold Sevrums & Managuenses a lot as well. Very messy fish though & I got tired of the constant water changes. They're way more messy than turtles even!
Already December 25 here in Asia so Happy Holidays! 🎊
Merry Christmas 🎄💝
Merry Christmas Zenzo. I would add Angel Fish, they do get rather large & now mine need a larger tank! The 55 was not quite big enough for my Marble Angels. Oh well......
Very good info❤
In a 150, one day the largest Oscar is going to decide it wants the whole tank. You have several years before that's the case (usually), but they get grumpier as they get older and when they're about 14-15 inches, that 150 starts feeling cramped.
Wow! Great Video! I have never seen a black and white Oscar before 😍. I Would put the Leopard Bush Fish Or Leaf Fish on the list they are my favorite Large Fish ❤️ Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄⛄
Still personally feel an Oscar should be housed in a 180. You'd be able to house a pair plus silver dollars and a few medium growing plecos. Just bc the average Oscar grows to 15 inches max 18. You forgot to mention their clumsy nature 😅
So what I am hearing is with my tank that I am looking for something else for that is over run with pest snails that I am guessing the goldfish kept in check would be a good snack for clownlouches
Enjoy the video and the knowledge.
I have a 55 gallon and i have two bala shark would it be ok it put a dinosaur eel in with it
Can you do a video on top ten setups for Mbuna?
Merry Christmas everyone.
merry Christmas to you all 👍
I love Oscar’s, goldfish sevrum.
I just bought a shovelnose catfish on impulse lets see if it works out
I want to build more ponds in my basement the one I made is a few thousand gallons and is well worth it my turtle and goldfish but I have been looking for something for my 120 gallon
Do you have videos. I’d like to see them!
@@wonder777warrior6 I don’t I was thinking about doing a video for my next build I just know it will be a little while before I do and it comes out
Hi bro 1 am from Indonesian like your content
Was that a sturgeon at 8:35?
You know any carnivore pet fishes ive been trying to buy
Cool video
Actually, the minimum tank size for Oscar is 200 gallons even a 125 still be too small for a Oscar Oscar got 20 inches long
I want Arawanas!
Goldfish ❤️
Are there any fish close to size compared to monster fish that can live comfortably in a 40 gallon without needing to be upgraded?
I want a monster fish but I don’t have the space for one.
If they're legal where you live, definitely snakeheads
@@Rio-mq7ll Yes totaly agree, I have 10 species and they are so fun, Got the smallest and biggest
Red wolffish also are an option with good dimensions
You can go fishing in south Florida and catch Oscars
Hello I have a 55 gallon tank that I want to make a predator tank can you please help me?!
I have silver dollars and clown loaches, but yesterday half of my fish died, and one of my silver dollars and one clown loach also died. And most of my barbs died, only 2 survived.
I dont get why people in this hobby think its cool to keep fish any bigger then 6in.put it to you this way a 1ft fish in a 8ft aquarium can only move 8 body lengths.put yourself in that position.would you want to live in your living room for the rest of you life? besides nano fish you can actually watch the natural behaviors not just glass surfing cuz they want out.
Bishir yanno a godzilla fish 🤣 godzilla would eat a million of these for a snack
Okay a Flower Horn should not go in a 55!! They get as big as Oscars!
The one in my vid is in a 60 gallon, and he's only gotten bigger. We're upgrading him and moving our smaller Flowerhorn to his tank, next! He'd be handsome in my 75 corner, but I just can't quit Betta sororities. 😅
Oscars are absolutely super aggressive. I have never been able to keep anything with oscars other than oscars. Ive never heard anyone refer to them as a community fish. What is this guy smoking?
Severums
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Bichirs > everything else
I wanted a whale shark 😢
Giant Grammies paco Jardine clown nights datiods
*cough* blue line grouper *cough*
my dream is to have a house of green planted aquarium
You'll definitely want to do your research! Lots of big fish love to dig up or shred plants!
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