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The Fish Files: Ropefish, Reedfish or Snakefish. Complete care & info guide! 

Fish Shop Matt
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It's been a while, but I've finally made time for a Fish Files on the oddball fish: the Reedfish.
These fish are great for the medium to large community fish tank, as long as you give them places to hide using aquatic plants, rocks and wood. Just make sure they can't get out!
The fish tank our Ropefish live in is 8ft and holds around 1000 litres, it's planted with a mixture of mostly Anubias and Vallisneria species. This aquarium is lit by two Kessil LED lights and one Tropical Marine Centre reef photon. It's filtered by two Fluval FX6s which do such a great job.
Watch the video to find out more!
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@kurtbrutting5118
@kurtbrutting5118 Год назад
All Hail Fish Files! Keep up the great work Matt!
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Thanks! Will do!
@ReginaK2
@ReginaK2 Год назад
Too funny; you’re teaching us about rope fish and having a hard time finding them and one comes out and swims from point A to point B!😁
@alanmalcolm8055
@alanmalcolm8055 Год назад
I saw one 12.20 ish over your left shoulder . Great tank that one of MDs best stunning congos .
@jakubdudar7247
@jakubdudar7247 Год назад
You can actually see him/her on this video starting at 15:02 on the left from Matt, which is funny as Matt starts saying there wasn't one while shooting this video :) Thumbs up for the video and this 8ft african aquarium which is really terrific. Thanks Matt.
@karenreardon1372
@karenreardon1372 8 месяцев назад
Hysterically, there’s a rope fish swimming dramatically in the background of your video on shrimp.
@BGN_Aquariums
@BGN_Aquariums Год назад
We are honoured to have you share your knowledge Matt. Thanks so much
@adamworley196
@adamworley196 Год назад
Hey buddy, you get them cookies? Lol. Another cool vid, man! Thanks!
@pento6621
@pento6621 Год назад
One of the coolest looking aquarium fish imo
@pramodkumarplaxmin2166
@pramodkumarplaxmin2166 Год назад
Thanks for the video love your fish files
@ira_nelson
@ira_nelson Год назад
I've been waiting on this one 🙂
@ropefishdavid8786
@ropefishdavid8786 11 месяцев назад
Great info!
@Goonbro15
@Goonbro15 Год назад
Love the videos man, keep it up!!
@agirlnamedmichael1670
@agirlnamedmichael1670 Год назад
At 12:25 one of the ropefish swims into the open on the right side of the tank(Matt's left). They're getting big!
@robbiejames5779
@robbiejames5779 Год назад
I saw it too 😄
@amx1820
@amx1820 11 месяцев назад
It looks like its 90cm😂
@gigi3242
@gigi3242 Год назад
Thanks Matt, great video as always. Take care, be well
@TheNathansblog
@TheNathansblog Год назад
So glad I found this
@robsitarski1744
@robsitarski1744 Год назад
Sweet fish file! Did not know much about the rope fish thanks for all the information!!! Keep up the great work!!
@markfranklin8831
@markfranklin8831 Год назад
Great information thanks for sharing
@angiebear8727
@angiebear8727 8 месяцев назад
Everytime we go to my LFS my daughter runs right to these fish. She wants one so much but frankly they creep me out. Lol. Thanks for the video
@stonepiggy
@stonepiggy Год назад
Great video as always! I did see one right at the end behind your right elbow haha!
@maximusofgalihand
@maximusofgalihand Год назад
Just got my first ropefish finally. Always wanted one, great video
@jenpink4298
@jenpink4298 Год назад
This was great! I saw one swimming around in one of the other videos that you did in front of this tank and I was wondering what it was. And I just saw one over your shoulder in this video. They are so cool! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
@MattWilson801
@MattWilson801 Год назад
Love this channel. So much good info. Not ready for a "nope rope" just yet, but one day...
@dirtyoldfarmhand3
@dirtyoldfarmhand3 Год назад
Awesome
@ShadowMan.427
@ShadowMan.427 Год назад
Very informative and enjoyable video, Sir! I'm going to watch it again. I will also say that your tank is awesome and so is MD's Rainbow tank. You both do a great job when working together. I'm pretty sure I'm going to try and mimic your tank on a smaller scale. Love it! I hope you do more videos on specific fish. Thank you!
@Lobby4U
@Lobby4U 2 месяца назад
This channel is great. Every time I search for info for a new fish or something I want to add to my tank, this channel comes up 🎉
@capuchinosofia4771
@capuchinosofia4771 Год назад
Woahhh i didnt know you had a youtube channel, Matt! I feel so silly because im sure MD mentioned it before lol Really enjoy your fish knowledge, thanks flr sharing!
@robertabblebaum7813
@robertabblebaum7813 Год назад
Lol I was fascinated by them when you and MD did the whole store tour. The one was just like wacky waving tube man, super active!
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Hahahaha love it!
@generalign0rance
@generalign0rance Год назад
Really enjoying these videos. Would love to see some ideas for different setups and tank mate combinations etc. looking at upgrading to a 260 litre and you always seem to come up with interesting combos
@sharongould2689
@sharongould2689 Год назад
you did get one on the camera matt! literally as you say that you havent seen one, at 15.09 you can see Ropey behind your right elbow!
@Scorpielle
@Scorpielle Год назад
Great video thank you! And yes one did swim out over your shoulder while you were talking! Lol so sneaky but I’ll leave it to the experts to keep them
@stevecooper6653
@stevecooper6653 Год назад
Oh heeeessssss back 👌🏻👌🏻
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Cheers Steve!!! ❤️❤️
@helloaldrian
@helloaldrian Год назад
Matt, make cinematic-only video of that tank please 🙏🏼. That's one of my fave tank in your shop!
@Kingdamien6660
@Kingdamien6660 Год назад
15:01 Matt: "i haven't seen them in my camera" Rope fish (appearing on your right) : you should look again mate
@eatmynoobfood7461
@eatmynoobfood7461 Год назад
Those rope fish do look cool but I could only dream of having a tank big enough to keep some. 🤦‍♂️✌️ love the fish file videos 👍
@rimirimi32
@rimirimi32 Год назад
It was the 8ft scape that prompted me to get my 2, love them! Super friendly, swim between my fingers/hand when I do fish maintenance & super active, interesting
@margaretasaarenpaa4239
@margaretasaarenpaa4239 Год назад
They look cute in the 8ft tank😊 But they look way to snake like for me to consider. It's amazing how many different forms and shapes fish for a fishtank exist. Really love your videos and all the information you give. 🌹
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Yeah, we have quite a few customers who feel the same! ❤️
@VeNoMsEpItApH
@VeNoMsEpItApH Год назад
Love the Fish Files. Rope fish is quite an interesting fish!
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Thank you and they totally are!
@yyyobwoc
@yyyobwoc Год назад
We’ve got invasive ropefish in waters near me, I always wondered about keeping them. Very cool learning about them through your video!
@dashfax
@dashfax Год назад
Where are you located? I want to catch some! 😂
@r1verman
@r1verman 5 месяцев назад
I had one of these and loved it. It's definitely one of my favorites. Mine was out all the time. It would come up and eat out of my fingers. Love bloodworms. Mine was also very peaceful. Never tried to escape.
@aaronbecker5617
@aaronbecker5617 Год назад
Cool 😎
@GuiltyPleasures2
@GuiltyPleasures2 7 месяцев назад
Great video, Tyfs. My ropefish is being delivered today. He’ll live with angels a severum, a electric blue acara and a kribensis in a 75 gallon. Super excited.
@SmokeyMesa
@SmokeyMesa Год назад
I had a ropefish back in the day. I kept him in my Mbuna tank. The Mbuna seemed pretty indifferent to him and there were lots of rocks for him to hide in. I often fed floating pellets and he would come up to the top edge and scoop them up against the glass. I also fed bloodworms, sometimes after turning out the lights to give him a good chance to feed on those.
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Nice!!! ❤️
@nathanial_summers
@nathanial_summers Год назад
Would love to see a fish file on the Pimelodus Pictus catfish, a common classic that's not really given enough of a spot light or info on proper maintenance and care
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Good idea!!! ❤️
@charliesawka5130
@charliesawka5130 Год назад
Yeah a fish files a on a Pictus Catfish would be awesome as I love them but not too sure of a good set up and tank mates.
@AHGAQUATICS
@AHGAQUATICS Год назад
Love the video great facts and overlays actually can I ask what software you use to create your videos they look great 👍
@joshjamesuk
@joshjamesuk Год назад
The underwater danger noodle 😂
@vengeance7092
@vengeance7092 Год назад
The fact that it can stand, 😂lift it self up and walk will keep my wife up at night.
@dawnt6791
@dawnt6791 Год назад
Not species I have any interest in owning, but I enjoyed watching your profile on them anyway. Great job, Matt!
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Thank you so much! ❤️
@lizdyson3627
@lizdyson3627 9 месяцев назад
Love The Ropefish and Bichirs. Then again i love snakes.
@adam6260
@adam6260 Год назад
Those Congo Tetra's behind you look great. Any chance of a review of them?
@ramroad2008
@ramroad2008 4 месяца назад
Before RU-vid, I kept two in a tank with African Ciclids, and a Blue Crawfish. Used to get out a lot. It was a decent fall to the carpet. I would imagine the equivalent of jumping from a 6 story building 🤷‍♂️
@barryhill3181
@barryhill3181 Год назад
12.24 over your left elbow!
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Good spot!!!
@markzig1429
@markzig1429 Год назад
@@FishShopMatt Also 7:25 to your right at the far end!
@markzig1429
@markzig1429 Год назад
...and at 15:12 when you say, "I have not seen one..." one appears at your right elbow!
@IndoorEcosystem
@IndoorEcosystem Год назад
Haha what a random start! I know that feeling very well! Great video!
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Thank you buddy ❤️
@fudgepackerkid
@fudgepackerkid Год назад
Hi Matt, how is the blackwater discus / good tetra tank doing? It was probably my favourite I've seen from you and MD. would love to see an update on it, if that's ever on the cards? Cheers mate
@brandonpittman2448
@brandonpittman2448 Год назад
Just got my 1st rope fish yesterday
@joryalicabrera1830
@joryalicabrera1830 Год назад
Matt …. I just love your videos…. I would like to ask is it necessary to read the tds ?. Do you normally use it ?
@stevesmith6022
@stevesmith6022 Год назад
Great video as always Matt…I have a 620Ltr set up including a sump can you please tell me a cost affective way to fertilise my plants I’m using API leave zone but it’s proving to be a bit expensive…
@stevesmith6022
@stevesmith6022 Год назад
Great video as usual Matt I have a 620Ltr set up including a sump how many nano fish can I keep in my tank it measure’s 5ft 2ft 2ft thank you
@madcatdad42
@madcatdad42 Год назад
12.24 one swims past in the back ground
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Good spot!!!
@kevg1569
@kevg1569 Год назад
A fish file on the Blue, Opaline, Three-spot & Gold Gourami would be great.
@hedrickshomegrownaquatics1358
@hedrickshomegrownaquatics1358 6 месяцев назад
I had one for 18 years
@graffic13
@graffic13 Год назад
Love ropefish! Still wanna see african butterfly fish in the 8ft african aquarium!!! And synodontis catfish...african catfish don't get enough love ... they are cool! Still think the ropefish should have been 3s company theme ... Stanley Roper, Helen Roper, and Mr.Ralph Furley!
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Very true synos don't get enough love!
@graffic13
@graffic13 Год назад
I really love the " brown colored" leaf looking fish from Africa!°
@kinglyzard
@kinglyzard Год назад
Quick note at 7:15 Reedfish and Bichir lungs aren't modified swim bladders. Swim bladders are modified lungs.
@andrewfenna7392
@andrewfenna7392 Год назад
I was wondering if you or MD had watched any of the Father Fish videos and what you thought of his style of aquarium set ups? I’m keen to set up an eco system tank in the near future and was thinking of following his style but I’m not sure 🤔
@AnubisFenrir
@AnubisFenrir Год назад
4:19 Matt literally turned around and looked at the rope fish 😂
@DJNewley
@DJNewley Год назад
They showed themselves loads
@CarolynnMc01
@CarolynnMc01 Год назад
I love this beautiful tank! Oh by the way, Google says the pronounciation of Bichir is "bee-sheer". Who knows? I know everyone has some different version. Sort of like Betta... is it BAY-DAH or BETT-AH. History says BETT-AH. We are all confused LOL
@CarolynnMc01
@CarolynnMc01 Год назад
PS,... i sort of cringe when people say BAY-DAH.. heehee
@chrishook6062
@chrishook6062 Год назад
Hi love the content I am doing a Tanganyika tank ! Which of your stores can I purchase she’ll dwellers ? I live in Gloucester
@Spacey7
@Spacey7 Год назад
Hi. I'm in Gloucestershire, can you tell me where your shop is as I'd love to get some things from you. 😊
@chrisweston3029
@chrisweston3029 Год назад
Should do one about boesmani rainbow as I’m about to scape a tank for them 🤣
@AAryan-jj9kh
@AAryan-jj9kh Год назад
well i have seen it once thiugh a rope fish on the right side of the screen near the wood
@BrookleyBell
@BrookleyBell Год назад
I have 2 ropefish. Their names are Danger Noodle & Nope Rope 🩷
@dustintinsley3899
@dustintinsley3899 6 месяцев назад
@FishShopMatt What are the red fish in the aquarium you are standing in front of?
@Ren_1986
@Ren_1986 Год назад
would love a fish files on apistogramma's
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Got some things in the works so watch this space! ❤️
@goldmine5580
@goldmine5580 Год назад
I know them as reedfish, If I remember correctly, Calamoyicthes Calabaricus. ( dubious spelling)
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
They are now Erpetoichthys calabaricus, names get changed every now and then as things get reclassified.
@goldmine5580
@goldmine5580 Год назад
Thanks man, I kept them in the seventies, I'm just getting back into the hobby.
@TripleFork
@TripleFork Год назад
Would they be good tank mates for discus? Or is that water to hot for them?
@Only1Sosa.
@Only1Sosa. Год назад
Who kept an eye out for a rope fish appearance? 🙋🏾‍♀️
@slyfondle1885
@slyfondle1885 Год назад
Ropefish spotted at 5:19 😉
@papasmerf6453
@papasmerf6453 Год назад
I finally got one from my LFS, put in my 75g tank and 2 weeks later it was very lethargic then died. I was so bummed.
@FishShopMatt
@FishShopMatt Год назад
Awwww sorry to hear that!
@vader0512
@vader0512 4 месяца назад
Ive had one almost a few days but havent seen it once since i put it in and im pretty sure ut hasent escaped or died
@danielkemp345
@danielkemp345 Месяц назад
Hi, can I keep 2 long-term 250 liter tank
@lukewilliams9876
@lukewilliams9876 Год назад
HI where is your shop would love to buy some fish from u!!
@GAMINGMATRIXXX
@GAMINGMATRIXXX Год назад
Will Reed/Rope Fish eat my Albino Corydoras?
@angieg8846
@angieg8846 Год назад
Is a 4ft tank too small to look after
@pattonl1979
@pattonl1979 Год назад
😆😆 I have mine in an open top heavily planted blackwater tank with 100+ nano fish. He doesn’t bother any of my fish or shrimp and never tries to get out. 🤷‍♂️
@angieg8846
@angieg8846 Год назад
This environment sounds wonderful! Can I ask how big is your aquarium?
@pattonl1979
@pattonl1979 Год назад
@@angieg8846 it’s a 75 gallon aquarium
@billbush1270
@billbush1270 Год назад
One went by over your left shoulder at 12:00.
@CurseOfDaSmurf
@CurseOfDaSmurf Год назад
What is it with people in this hobby and adding an R to Bichir?? I have to correct myself all the time too haha
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