Love the small Florida species. Sunfish, killifish, flagfish, topminnows, pupfish. So many colourful small species with really cool behaviours

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Father Fish. The Teddy Roosevelt of Aquarists - he speaks softly and carries a big net. LOL

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

I like it!

@elaineluikart5459

3 жыл бұрын

LOL !

I've got 3 Melanistic Gambusia I caught in a canal in Pt. Charlotte/N. Port area. You can usually spot them and target them specifically if they are around. Good aquarium fish. Easy to take care of.

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool

Central FL has no lack of Springs. I'm sure there are many places yet to be examined. The fountain of youth is rumored to be there also. If you find it have your people call my people.

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

My people are not fond of sharing their secret spots with the unwashed masses. I am considering getting new people.

@MrsBJPalmer

3 жыл бұрын

Y'all are hilarious!!

@elaineluikart5459

3 жыл бұрын

The fountain of youth is find something you love to do and get off the couch and do it.

@johnstothard5950

3 жыл бұрын

You guys crack me up!

Im going to some Florida wetlands soon! If not there I have family in the black hammock and theres tons of ditches out there. Ever since I found pennywort in my retention pond Ive been excited to see what else I can find here

This is terrific. I wish I could find some where I'm at. The way they're living in that shallow stream reminds me of Betta fish, except the water is moving here.

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Where are you Isabella?

@IsabellaM._

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish,Hi ,I'm up in Alberta.

Oh wow thanks so so much love the collecting video so I can show people where they came from and the fish doing so good in Los Angeles water thanks for the stickers and the cards 😊

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear they came through in good shape.

Thank you for the video. It is very timely for me. I’m moving and had to sell off my fish tanks last weekend including my pygmy sunfish. I started with 3 last July and pulled out at least 12. The tank was heavily planted so I had no idea I had that many! Sad to see them go... such an interesting little fish :(

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Sad, Do start again. Contact me when you are ready if you need stock.

@tstanks982

3 жыл бұрын

I will definitely be in touch once I have the aquarium ready. I’m planning a custom shallow tank to better simulate this ditch environment. What types of plants do you find in the ditches? Would you be willing to collect and sell those as well?

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

@@tstanks982 There are so many kinds of plants at this location. My next trip will have to include a young person who can bend over and who can help me with a second net to catch male mollies. YES I will be carrying native plants. I will clear them with a state botanist friend first to make sure they are not invasive.

@tstanks982

3 жыл бұрын

This will allow me to try for a true biotope setup. How can I contact you outside of KZread?

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

@@tstanks982 FATHERFISH@FATHERFISH.NET

Just got some from him, they are very good looking. Thanks Father Fish

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted you are enjoying them.

What a beautiful little fish!!!

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

It sure is!

I’ve never seen one in real life. They’re glorious.

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. They are.

Can we get a tour of ur home fishroom or tanks. How it set up, how long you had it any problems or success ect.

@anasar3

3 жыл бұрын

@@whistlerobinshouseandhobbies oh cool even so the ones he has at home righy now would make a cool video

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

soon Abul. Patience grasshopper.

I've been wanting to breed these, we don't have these in CA. In the central valley foothills anywhere

Such a gorgeous fish would love to keep some

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are, and very simple to keep. I have them available at my web site: fatherfishaquarium.net.

Good technique Ff .

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Try it. You should have some very cool natives in Sri Lanka.

@KarunakaranNaresh

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish ok Ff. I also think about doing that.

I am a lover of nano fish and evergladei is no exception. I'm quite partial to the least killis and though I don't care for the murderous gambusia, I do like the color on the melanistic ones. Thanks for sharing.

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Would you like a few?

@chevyfish4028

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish Thank you for the offer but regardless of which one you are referring to, I couldn't possibly put a live creature through the stress of shipping. I just couldn't imagine how petrified they'd be with being thrown around, temperature fluctuations, endless vibrations & jostling while being in total darkness, enclosed in a little bag. Thanks for considering me but they are much safer with you.

Father fish i want to know how you overcome with bio film. i have this issue overcome by hang on the back has a surface skimmer built in but i really watant to change to sponge filter because the current is a bit strong and the main issue is small fish and shrimp get inside the surface skimmer and into the filter. so does sponge filter get rid of the sum of the surface and can i make due without the bubble noise which i cant stand. I turn all my equipment off at night i have 2 aquarium in my room near my bed i have never had a problem with fish sick or dead in this system of 16months everything is set on a timer light & filter heaters is always on.

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Set up a sponge filter and leave it on 24/7. That will clear up the biofilm.

Nice.. ! Blessings Brother.. ! Scoop what u can..

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

Big up

Has anyone come up with theories of why fish near the equator are more colorful then the temperate regions. Pretty much all we have is the blue spot and yellow on blue gills and sunfish and rainbow trout.

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

This is a very complicated subject with no easy answers. One interesting theory claims color is energy intensive. Cold water species conserve energy. Warm water species do not.

I found them in the river behind my house at a local boat launch I been keeping them in my 40 community tank real nice to look at

@FatherFish

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Hard to catch. Good job, Where are you located. Do you know the species? Send a pic please. Use DISCORD: discord.gg/jMMwNsa4

I am in Central Florida, with a canal leading to the Econ with a large amount of vegetation on the sides. Never seen these guys. Any hints as to what road this is? Doesnt look like my part of Central Florida.

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

You will know it when you see it, maybe. lol

Do you ever release some of them back after you breed them or are they not at all threatened to where that would be necessary?

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

They are plentiful IF you know where to find them AND how to catch them!!

what road is it near ? i dont plan on getting a lot, just a few for my community tank :)

@FatherFish

2 жыл бұрын

rt 29

Just so happens there is a spring in my neighborhood. Will have to go hunting here soon. Where would I find a net that big tho?

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

look up the FTFFA in Tampa (Fl Tropical Fish Farmer's Ass'n)

On your website will there be at least 1 male out of the 5 so I can try to breed them?

@FatherFish

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Typically the mix is 2/3

@jakesnyder7450

2 жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish will definitely be purchasing soon!!

Would love to have a group of these. I live in south Florida. Not sure they are this far down the state.

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

yep. Collect around Arcadia

@charlie_moorcroft

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish I sent an Instagram message to you as well

@charlie_moorcroft

Жыл бұрын

@@FatherFish thanks 😊

Where can I get some? I live in north Georgia but to collect them i must travel around 2 hours south :( Are there any trusted websites that I can buy some?

@FatherFish

3 жыл бұрын

I sell them 5 for $50. plus $25 shipping. Order through paypal fatherfish@fatherfish.net

I just ordered a 30gal tank to get back into the hobby again, and this time im getting me some elassoma gilberti. Any tips for a species only tank this size? would it work or do I need a bigger tank? I plan to do as little intervention as possible. Thanks for your videos Father Fish

@FatherFish

Жыл бұрын

deep substrate and build a strong food web. It will be filled with fry in no time/

@samuelcontreras9248

Жыл бұрын

Brother I am in the same spot, getting all my tanks back up and looking for these cutie's to add