Selling WILD Fish from the Rainforest: From Discus to Giant Arapaima

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How are fish shipped from deep in the Amazon to your local pet shop?
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Today we are visiting one of the larger exporters of aquarium fish in Manaus, the capital city of Amazonas. From above, you can see the extent of the entire facility. Here, fish from all around the amazon are quarantined prior to export around the globe. The fish range from small tetras to charismatic cichlids like wild angelfish.
We also visit a large group of arapima, giant, air-breathing fish native to the Amazon basin. There are four species of arapima which grow to be more than 8 feet in length and weigh more than 200 pounds and they’ve been known to jump out of the water to catch birds, lizards and small mammals from the overhanging trees above.
Finally, we see a collection of premium wild discus fish. These large and colorful fish are the jewel of the Amazon and are prized in the aquarium trade.

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  • @JuanSalazar-xk3lq
    @JuanSalazar-xk3lq3 жыл бұрын

    Today I learned 2 things: Superman produces documentaries and about fish.

  • @Evil_Genius_888
    @Evil_Genius_8883 жыл бұрын

    It’s great to know that wild caught hobby fish is being done sustainably. Videos like this make me a more knowledgeable hobbiest.

  • @CherryHaze86
    @CherryHaze863 жыл бұрын

    Dear Alex, every video you make brings us a breath of fresh air (or water?). Thank you :)

  • @jewelleryhannah7493
    @jewelleryhannah74933 жыл бұрын

    Intelligent and sensitive research, beautifully produced and very informative. Love this, and can’t wait to see more!

  • @TheTravellingDuck
    @TheTravellingDuck3 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous film. Love those discus. Fabulous soothing narration as always.

  • @avishekroy6060
    @avishekroy60603 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alex, You are doing a great job. Thanks for bringing in these videos right from Amazon and show us some nature... a super like to the discus...

  • @georgepetais9012
    @georgepetais90123 жыл бұрын

    These videos are so good because they are shot and produced properly. And shot with better cameras and sound! Great content 👌

  • @HeRo-qd6tk
    @HeRo-qd6tk3 жыл бұрын

    Super nice. Thank you Alex

  • @robertforrest7956
    @robertforrest79563 жыл бұрын

    Most excellent Alex. Greatly enjoy this type of videos. Knowing more about our fish, history, trade, and environment are a benefit to all. Just hope with all the renewed illeagal mining it doesn't destroy anymore waterways. Hope all has been good at your end, and your tank looks AWESOME!!! Thanks Alex. 👍 🎄🎅

  • @DavidBono
    @DavidBono3 жыл бұрын

    Loved it! Cant wait for more.

  • @TheRhyswescott
    @TheRhyswescott3 жыл бұрын

    Great video looking forward to the whole doc

  • @katiecou2338
    @katiecou23383 жыл бұрын

    Your videos always calm me down. Thank you.

  • @Diwaystation
    @Diwaystation3 жыл бұрын

    I love your video angle, so peaceful to watch

  • @user-xw3cx7or6g
    @user-xw3cx7or6g4 ай бұрын

    Loved the show...

  • @blackmamba3427
    @blackmamba34273 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and commentary 👌

  • @LushAquaIndia
    @LushAquaIndia3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! So happy KZread recommended this video! Subscribed!

  • @paulhunt2888
    @paulhunt28883 жыл бұрын

    Great video Thank you 👍

  • @NiX_aKi
    @NiX_aKi3 жыл бұрын

    I love your work. Keep it up!

  • @pablocastval
    @pablocastval Жыл бұрын

    Amazing content.

  • @brnsalviano
    @brnsalviano Жыл бұрын

    Hey! I just discovered your channel and I'm delighted with the information! I have wild records and even being in Brazil, little information and few materials we got! Thanks for the information and the channel!

  • @dkaamraaj
    @dkaamraaj3 жыл бұрын

    Nice ENJOYED

  • @mvhpets
    @mvhpets3 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video! Would like to visit this someday!😀

  • @MN-fw3dy
    @MN-fw3dy2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Alex, I really liked the content as such but the music you chose made this special. Underlines the beauty of these fish. Well done! :)

  • @aquahobby1982
    @aquahobby19823 жыл бұрын

    I'll look forward to ur videos like i always do... specially the one on ur tanks at the background.... look at that 6 feeter... i hope they come soon.... the documentary is awesome as well

  • @MichaelClark-uw7ex

    @MichaelClark-uw7ex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Looks like 72x24x24, 180G

  • @ahmadechols7784
    @ahmadechols77843 жыл бұрын

    You are so professional with this video documentary stuff, I feel like I'm watching a real tv show.😁🤗

  • @Charlie-zt8ei
    @Charlie-zt8ei3 жыл бұрын

    Love it Alex, I always look forward to your updates. On a different note, I swear I had you as a automated phone options recording the other day. 😁 "Hmmm, that voice is super familiar. I have heard it talking about fish..."

  • @sonnysfishroom3241
    @sonnysfishroom32413 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, Alex. It’s interesting to see where our fish come from.

  • @nickkinser39
    @nickkinser393 жыл бұрын

    Very cool👍

  • @RochLachapelle
    @RochLachapelle3 жыл бұрын

    This is National geographic material keep them going I enjoy the videos

  • @AQUAPLANET128
    @AQUAPLANET1283 жыл бұрын

    Good video

  • @xxevery9seconds87xx
    @xxevery9seconds87xx3 жыл бұрын

    Helloooo hottie in the blue tank top! Oh and yes, the discus are also gorgeous too. Very interesting video! Can’t wait for the other videos.

  • @zafishguy5166
    @zafishguy51663 жыл бұрын

    I hope we can sustainably collect from the Amazon for years to come as I would one day want to go there personally but years from now not yet.

  • @COOPERSCICHILDS
    @COOPERSCICHILDS2 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs-up 👍🏿💯

  • @vampgaia
    @vampgaia3 жыл бұрын

    I prefer wild discus. I’d love to have a pair one day or just a small school. They are beautiful fish.

  • @victorelderton3158
    @victorelderton31583 жыл бұрын

    Alex another quality video ... keep up these outstanding vids ... quality and informative. Biggest disappointment is we don’t live closer.

  • @TankTested

    @TankTested

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Victor!!

  • @victorelderton3158

    @victorelderton3158

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TankTested I’m just adding to what others have posted, you totally deserve it!

  • @nikhildavis3844
    @nikhildavis38443 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully researched!!! Keep up the good work! Best of luck

  • @alexe7234
    @alexe72343 жыл бұрын

    From the comments I've learn , you are - Alex . So , hi Alex from Alex ! It looks like you have an experience of working as a teacher , otherwise I can't explain your perfect diction . The video was nice done , but with unexpected , honestly surprises showing some fishes [ discus , angels ] with fin rot and little holes above an eye [ discus ] . I've learned with my fish , that only week one's can not tolerate the environment , where they live . So , logically , I would not take those guys who are already wick from their own habitats and put them in our [ swamps ]. Whatever the best we will do , they are still wick . Some fishes are amazing , how to get them ? I will buy some .

  • @cloud9.599
    @cloud9.5993 жыл бұрын

    its been a while! how have you been doing?

  • @1816pinaki
    @1816pinaki3 жыл бұрын

    Wowwwww the tanks in bckground ..... 6 feeter is filled .. r u injecting co2 there ?

  • @WorldAquariumSingapore
    @WorldAquariumSingapore2 жыл бұрын

    Nice how did you get these cool videos , did you went to the Amazon?

  • @akafuguvids
    @akafuguvids3 жыл бұрын

    Is that Santaram discus exporter? Sure looks like their fish!

  • @srajansuvarna164
    @srajansuvarna1643 жыл бұрын

    Video Making made Justice !

  • @rigobertotzic3154
    @rigobertotzic31543 жыл бұрын

    Asen envíos a los Estados Unidos

  • @MichaelClark-uw7ex
    @MichaelClark-uw7ex3 жыл бұрын

    Great video I breed Discus and Angels, I would love some of the wild striped varieties of Discus. Striped Discus are almost impossible to find. Any link to purchase some, even though Discus are the ultimate _insert cusswords here_ of SA Cichlids, I love them.

  • @fangsandgames5533
    @fangsandgames55333 ай бұрын

    What discus exporter did you visit?

  • @ow8792
    @ow87922 жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🎊🎊🎉🎉Keep this up 😁🎊🎉🎉🎊🎉🔥🔥🔥

  • @ngajibareng216
    @ngajibareng2162 жыл бұрын

    cara membelinya bagemna?

  • @mithraoddo
    @mithraoddo2 ай бұрын

    Hi how to reach this place ?

  • @wahyuhidayat5216
    @wahyuhidayat52163 жыл бұрын

    In Indonesia, we breed all of the fish

  • @walidalik
    @walidalik3 жыл бұрын

    Can u name the export facility??

  • @TheJake76
    @TheJake763 жыл бұрын

    2:01 anyone know where those angels are collected?

  • @roblewis3834

    @roblewis3834

    3 жыл бұрын

    In areas similar to the discus and sometimes together. Manaus is on the Rio Negro.

  • @mrbandicot7215
    @mrbandicot7215 Жыл бұрын

    Can i buy

  • @NickJung97
    @NickJung973 жыл бұрын

    I always wanted to start a wild discus selling business but I have no clue where to start 😞😞😞

  • @knucklesskinner253
    @knucklesskinner2533 жыл бұрын

    When you said Amazon, I thought you meant the company

  • @shamankailyani9150
    @shamankailyani91502 ай бұрын

    You can deliver the fishes sri lanka

  • @Shaden0040
    @Shaden00403 жыл бұрын

    if you want to see a live arapima contact ohio Fish rescue and talk to big Rich or josh and you might be able to swim with brutus the arapima, in their converted pool by the pond guy and the pond professor. You can follow ofr on youtube petty much daily. They are a nonprofit large and community fish rescue. They also have a small goldfish pond out front of the house and a huge koi pond out back.

  • @turtlecat7856
    @turtlecat78563 жыл бұрын

    Is that legal???? I don't think so

  • @uppensai390
    @uppensai3903 жыл бұрын

    South America arapima north America bass Africa tiger fish india goonch catfish uk pike and ocean great white shark

  • @yadanie6194
    @yadanie61943 жыл бұрын

    So much for downsizing to a single aquarium.

  • @Shaden0040
    @Shaden00403 жыл бұрын

    i like the idea of the money staying local, but i wish they would invest in the families breeding the fish instead of wild catching them.

  • @michaelxu2304

    @michaelxu2304

    3 жыл бұрын

    but it doesn't hurt the wild population?

  • @s.d.altum_wels2217
    @s.d.altum_wels22173 жыл бұрын

    (っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Super Tolle Fische 👍👍👍

  • @vxyza-22kyll0vck8
    @vxyza-22kyll0vck83 жыл бұрын

    Poor fish taken from their wild habitat

  • @Achemma377
    @Achemma3773 жыл бұрын

    Rich people's

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