Chris ‘ The Mad Aquarist ‘ Biggs
Chris ‘ The Mad Aquarist ‘ Biggs
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DEEZ FISH: A Tropical Fish Wonderland in Rural Minnesota
I was invited to speak at a dear friends Aquarium Club, The Lakes Aquarium Club in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
While there I was very fortunate to be able to visit this incredible slice of Tropical Fish Heaven DEEZ FISH!
Small town independant tropicalfish stores are such a treasure to cherish like this one DEEZ FISH, owned by Derek Schuman are without question some of my most favorite places to see.
The love and passion is evident in everything they do and they become a a strong part of the local community.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to:
Derek Schumann, Robbz Olson, Dan Piazza, The Aquarium Guys Podcast and the Lakes Aquarium Club.
please check out the following:
DEEZ FISH
www.deezfish.co
The Aquarium Guys
www.aquariumguyspodcast.com/
The Lakes Aquarium Club
www.lakesaquariumclub.com/home
Thanks for watching my friends,
Biggs
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A discussion on Tanganyikan Cichlids and their Adaptive Radiation throughout the history of the Lake
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Dr. Adrian Indermaur besides being a genuinely incredibly passionate individual is responsible for the supervision, organization and development of the animal facility including the execution and permission of animal experiments as well as the build up and maintenance of our fish specimen collection at the University of Basel, Switzerland. He is also involved in preparation and assistance of fi...
Update on whats happening in the Fishroom as I depart for my Journey to Africa
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So much preparation and work has to happen behind the scenes before going away on such a lengthy journey. Feeding, cleaning, etc... to make sure all the animals in my care receive their absolute best while I'm away. So we will give you a full update on whats been happening before I depart for Africa. See you all when I return from the dark Continent. Cheers! Biggs Join this channel to get acces...
Darienheros calobrensis: a species profile of an incredible Panamanian jewel of a Cichlid
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Today we continue on with another species profile with my dear friend Dan Sharifi of Cichlids of the Americas. The species of todays video is an absolutely breathtaking jewel of a cichlid from Panama know as Darienheros calobrensis. A species of monotypic genera from the Darien region of Panama. I hope you will enjoy todays video as we discuss this incredible fish that Dan brought back to the U...
The incredible diversity of marine life in the Pacific Coast Pavilion @The Vancouver Aquarium
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Today's video continues on with our amazing day spent exploring the Vancouver Aquarium. This one being the Pacific Canada Pavilion which focuses all its attention on the incredible diversity of marine life found just off the western coast of Canada. The sheer amount of bizarre and unique life forms that call Canada's Western Coastline home is second to none and rivals that of some of the world ...
Got Snails? Testing a DIY snail trap versus a brand name. Which performs best?
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Blister our Tetraodon pustulatus is always hungry and making sure he has lots of hard shelled aquatic invertebrates to work his dental plates on is important. Todays video we test out my tried and true DIY easy snail trap versus a brand name (SERA) snail trap. Which you do you hypothesize will perform best? Do you have you own DIY Snail trap that you think work well? let me know in the comments...
Narrative tour of the incredible Graham AMAZON gallery at the Vancouver Aquarium
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Let's head back to the Vancouver Aquarium for another video instalment on this incredible world class Aquarium. Today's video will focus of the Graham Amazon Gallery. This gallery I could spend days in. The selection of Amazonian species of fishes, reptiles, as well as numerous botanical treasures make this exhibit truly inspiring. Join me as we take a look at all it has to offer in this short ...
The canadian Aquatic Expo 2023 Aquascaping Contest
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Today's video is the Canadian Aquatic Expo 2023 Aquascaping contest. All the builds, see the contestants put their creations together from concept to completion. Jennifer Williams was our illustrious Judge for 2023 and she definitely had her work ahead of her. The contestants this year brought their A game! But after several hours of deliberation a winner was chosen. Watch to see who our Canadi...
The EPIC SHOWDOWN between the King of DIY vs The Mad Aquarist at the Canadian Aquatic Expo 2023
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Todays video is the entire Head to Head Showdown between myself and Joey the King of DIY that went down at the Canadian Aquatic Expo 2023. Let me know in the comments if you agree with the crowds decision. Enjoy! Biggs Special thank you to Charles @The-Critter-Box for doing the incredible job of filming for me as i was on involved with the contest. Please make sure to check out this incredible ...
Introducing new foods to our Tetraodon pustulatus aka Cross River Puffer
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Introducing new foods to our Tetraodon pustulatus aka Cross River Puffer
Fish Shopping for must have fish at Afishionados
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Fish Shopping for must have fish at Afishionados
Let's discuss breeding Pleco's (Loricarids)
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Let's discuss breeding Pleco's (Loricarids)
Who is Biggs calling out? Also updates of what went down last night
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Who is Biggs calling out? Also updates of what went down last night
Discussing Fish habitats near a large scale Hydro Damn
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Discussing Fish habitats near a large scale Hydro Damn
Incredible Goldfish with Jennifer @VQUATICS
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Incredible Goldfish with Jennifer @VQUATICS
Unboxing some incredible new fish from Oliver Lucanus @Below Water
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Unboxing some incredible new fish from Oliver Lucanus @Below Water
The Combo Plate 2023: American Cichlid Association's and Catfish cataclysm convention in Madison WI.
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The Combo Plate 2023: American Cichlid Association's and Catfish cataclysm convention in Madison WI.
Setup day at The American Cichlid Association's and Catfish cataclysm convention in Madison WI.
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Setup day at The American Cichlid Association's and Catfish cataclysm convention in Madison WI.
Road Trip to the American Cichlid Association's and Catfish cataclysm convention in Madison WI.
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Road Trip to the American Cichlid Association's and Catfish cataclysm convention in Madison WI.
Let's check out the Florida Aquarium
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Let's check out the Florida Aquarium
Big Box of New Fish From Oliver Lucanus @belowwater
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Big Box of New Fish From Oliver Lucanus @belowwater
Raising Jellyfish: Behind the scenes in the Jellyfish Laboratory at the Vancouver Aquarium
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Raising Jellyfish: Behind the scenes in the Jellyfish Laboratory at the Vancouver Aquarium
Grand Master Aquarist Sarah Sajdak's Incredible Tropical Fish Breeding Basement
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Grand Master Aquarist Sarah Sajdak's Incredible Tropical Fish Breeding Basement
Ohio Fish Rescue's Mini Big Rich arrives ready for adventure and unboxing an order from KJE Aquatics
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Ohio Fish Rescue's Mini Big Rich arrives ready for adventure and unboxing an order from KJE Aquatics
A visit to the INCREDIBLE Tristan's Tropical Fish
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A visit to the INCREDIBLE Tristan's Tropical Fish
Incredible Fishroom tour with Ultra rare cichlids: Dana Allan
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Incredible Fishroom tour with Ultra rare cichlids: Dana Allan
Asian Arowana's breeding in a pet store aquarium
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Asian Arowana's breeding in a pet store aquarium
FISH be with you Supercentre: Theres a New Fish Store in Town
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FISH be with you Supercentre: Theres a New Fish Store in Town
Trip to speak to the Madison Area Aquatic Hobbyists
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Trip to speak to the Madison Area Aquatic Hobbyists
Collecting Tropical Fish and exploring Aquatic habitats in Central Florida
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Collecting Tropical Fish and exploring Aquatic habitats in Central Florida

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @deneng0259
    @deneng0259 День тому

    Watch this video once a month. One of the best ..

  • @charlespaugh
    @charlespaugh 2 дні тому

    I just got around to watching your video when it appeared in my timeline. As things stand, friends and I use quince (fruit) leaves the same way. They’re more accessible, 11% tannins, nearly as large, and similar anti-microbial benefits. We harvest them at the end of summer when they dry and fall of the trees flat.

  • @gracewebb3
    @gracewebb3 6 днів тому

    this was great! I still have questions... Maybe someone can answer? I actively have ich, what is the life cycle of the Theront in 81º water?

  • @MrBlknlowbtr
    @MrBlknlowbtr 10 днів тому

    WHERE CAN i GET SOME OF THESE FISH?

  • @JeffKyloJozelMendoza-hm8gl
    @JeffKyloJozelMendoza-hm8gl 13 днів тому

    llol

  • @saturniidmoff
    @saturniidmoff 13 днів тому

    Similar to flavomarginatus it seems

  • @jackjonseon5939
    @jackjonseon5939 13 днів тому

    did you have video about taking care of cory fin rot?

  • @johnnygalaxy9022
    @johnnygalaxy9022 15 днів тому

    They didnt run..! In fact they all politely stood in their place 😅

  • @joshuarosenblatt
    @joshuarosenblatt 16 днів тому

    Just got my first pokeys. Metallica, regalis and striata. I’m in love!

  • @GrizzlyDave85
    @GrizzlyDave85 18 днів тому

    I think it’s so funny that you sound like J. Jonah Jameson and you’re talking about spiders. Great video too, much love haha

  • @WG9775
    @WG9775 19 днів тому

    Where do you get that information sticker on there enclosure, I’m planning on getting some and this would be a great addition!

  • @perfect_day_herps
    @perfect_day_herps 19 днів тому

    🎉

  • @andrewnolan5416
    @andrewnolan5416 20 днів тому

    What type of leech is Larry?

  • @jodavis650
    @jodavis650 20 днів тому

    It's beautiful.

  • @masonlee9423
    @masonlee9423 23 дні тому

    what is that big plant running through the aquarium?

  • @BroadswordNii
    @BroadswordNii 23 дні тому

    Literally accidentally bred tons of these about to move them to my 29 and breed them alongside bristlenose

  • @philipduffy682
    @philipduffy682 25 днів тому

    Hi im just starting the hobby great video very similar to fish keeping with waterchanges couldnt you do something similar as in removing 50% of the substrate then adding 50% fresh substrate to the bin?

  • @dapurmamahretno3389
    @dapurmamahretno3389 27 днів тому

    Iam from indonesia i have ketapang banyak

  • @christiansaravia7865
    @christiansaravia7865 28 днів тому

    A few years ago I had a Smokey oak millipede named Louie, she was a gentle and adorable little creature. I loved watching her walk around and eat. Today, I just ordered an American giant millipede online and I’m super excited to meet my new little friend! I love millipedes so much, I even have a tattoo of a bumblebee millipede on my shoulder because of how much I love them. I’ve also got a mixed beetle colony and mixed roach colony and two tarantulas. I love invertebrates!

  • @Pickle_Panther
    @Pickle_Panther 28 днів тому

    Question from someone in the research phase of my isopod journey…. Are these guys good composters? Currently I have worm bins where I compost my produce scraps so I can feed my plants some premium compost. I know that isopods are cleaners and you often find them in outdoor compost piles. I’d like to find a way to have worms and isopods living in a nice composting situation where they get a safe home with endless food, as I get fun pets and that sweet sweet compost. Is this ideal? Do you have any advice? I just want to avoid creating a poor quality of life for any of these critters

  • @walterhubrich1825
    @walterhubrich1825 Місяць тому

    Nicely done Chris 👍👍👍

  • @Ducatirati
    @Ducatirati Місяць тому

    Hey Bro , Silicone stinks , for ages , a chemical nightmare , UNHINGED woulda been better, can't wait for the tumble weeds , honestly , they have been known to share prey , Good luck with that . RARARA

  • @Moparx787
    @Moparx787 Місяць тому

    Song choice 👍🏽🔥

  • @jadeshimizu3112
    @jadeshimizu3112 Місяць тому

    Back when Dan was still selling online, I ordered some fish and he emailed me saying he can’t sell to me because Im in Hawaii. He said his reason was it was too far and too much of a risk he didn’t want to pay for any fish that were DOA. So I offered to buy them without the live arrival warantee. He then told me it would only be worth his time if I bought $600 worth of fish or more. Im glad he’s out of the business.

  • @jaytui8277
    @jaytui8277 Місяць тому

    That music in the end gives me fantasy/ lord of the rings vibes

  • @kontemplatemusic2189
    @kontemplatemusic2189 Місяць тому

    From my experience, during water change, dropping the water temperature by a degree or two triggers cory to breed. It is a signaal for them of a rain season ergo, plenty of food.

  • @ChattanoogaEd
    @ChattanoogaEd Місяць тому

    Thanks for the good info ‼️

  • @Lonh-Thetthana
    @Lonh-Thetthana Місяць тому

    👁️👄👁️

  • @junkyardparadise
    @junkyardparadise Місяць тому

    Do they crawl out of the terriemum to other places of the home?

  • @Ballinsohardtheycallmenutsack
    @Ballinsohardtheycallmenutsack Місяць тому

    They need more land! Thats why they are climbing up the plant

  • @charlesfranklin3533
    @charlesfranklin3533 Місяць тому

    How can I Order some frontosa Cichlids from You Guy's

  • @Chihayamoon
    @Chihayamoon Місяць тому

    I have a couple important questions to ask even though I’m watching your video and it’s entirety and I find it very helpful because I am planning to get one one day I would like to know what if I don’t have access to some of the stuff what can I put at the bottom on top of my substrate do you recommend anything anything

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist Місяць тому

      Any of the many reptile substrates available at any pet store for animals that live in a jungle shall work fine

    • @Chihayamoon
      @Chihayamoon Місяць тому

      @@themadaquarist thank you very much. I’m trying to do as much research as possible so if I do get goliath tarantula, I can give it a very comfortable enclosure. If you have any other advice, it would be very deeply appreciated. I love your channel and I love the advice that you give out

  • @candyfairy3974
    @candyfairy3974 Місяць тому

    Where can the scs1200 be found in Canada? It's $60 a tube on Amazon and no other stores like Canadian tire or the homedepot seem to have it. So far I have only been able to find the GE brand. I have to reseam a 75gal, what can I use that is easy to find? Will the GE be safe for building? Or should I use the SeaChem sealant/adhesive instead? Or is that just for aquascaping? How should people choose between other brands of silicone? Is there specific things we should look for on the label? How do I know which one will be strong enough to hold the water weight?

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist Місяць тому

      Yes, I’m in Canada myself, Manitoba and I purchase it locally at a pluming electrical wholesaler. This is a professional construction silicone so you will not find it available in box stores

  • @astonlouis100
    @astonlouis100 Місяць тому

    Tuic stock list is not anywhere near COTA 😭

  • @eonbree8593
    @eonbree8593 Місяць тому

    id love to get a few of these guys

  • @robertvales8287
    @robertvales8287 Місяць тому

    I just got a cross river today and I need more plants in his tank what did you find that works good

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist Місяць тому

      Hair algae somewhat took over his ‘smaller’ tank in m assuming die to the large volume of organic waste. I’m shortly moving him to a much larger Congo community aquarium, 160 gallons

  • @jay-remedy-plz
    @jay-remedy-plz Місяць тому

    Nice! Great to see the variety 🦜

  • @RB-wv2ml
    @RB-wv2ml Місяць тому

    Will they keep reproducing or do you need to keep topping up with more from different breeders?

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist Місяць тому

      As long as resources and environmental constraints are met they are very successful

    • @NTSTAT
      @NTSTAT 13 годин тому

      @@themadaquaristdo you wet the entire setup? Is there a moisture gradient? Lots of people seem to have zero success with these. Is it really that hard?

  • @emanuelmoralesgalarza5038
    @emanuelmoralesgalarza5038 Місяць тому

    Cichlid sanctuary ❤

  • @WithdrawalVideoEdit-lr9zm
    @WithdrawalVideoEdit-lr9zm Місяць тому

    Sorry for the late question, but where do you get your new bins? I’m in Canada and the only ones I’ve been able to find are the Sterilite ones that are like $20 per container :’(

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist Місяць тому

      I ordered these from Amazon. Com but they shipped to Canada. I still have them flagged in my cart however the price has gone up horribly and with our poorly performing Canada dollar I wouldn’t justify ordering them now

  • @realhusky
    @realhusky Місяць тому

    How do I give more than one thumb up? You guys rock

  • @dirtywhitellama
    @dirtywhitellama Місяць тому

    Interesting to think about the powdered additives for reptiles or amphibians. I have a few dart frogs whose flies get dusted with, if I remember right, a powder containing calcium. These powders are supposed to be replaced every 6 months due to the volatility of the vitamins, and my 3 frogs definitely don't go through a whole tiny bottle in 6 months. I'll have to double check that it is what I remember, but that could be a good use for the leftovers.

  • @myfavorites7343
    @myfavorites7343 Місяць тому

    Hi from Saskatoon! Have you used the Stoney River Premium Aquarium Sand (polymer coated Silica sand) sold by Walmart? It’s fine but, not super fine. Do you think it would be okay for making a feeding area?

  • @Sookielein
    @Sookielein Місяць тому

    Omg it's a wutang crab.

  • @Slawsers
    @Slawsers Місяць тому

    4:41 😂 the parrot thought you were gonna eat him

  • @thekingofdiy
    @thekingofdiy Місяць тому

    Nice store!!!

  • @stubbsaquatics6080
    @stubbsaquatics6080 Місяць тому

    Hi Chris. I am hoping to go to the states in the summer How hard is it to bring back fish to Canada... I know you have to declare and say that they aren't for sale ... But is it worth it .. . I met you at the show in Mississauga this year

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist Місяць тому

      Yes Sir I remember from Peterborough if not mistaken. Small quantities for personal use I’ve never had issue whatsoever if driving. No restricted species of course so know your restrictions in your area as well as federally restricted species. Flying is a whole other matter

    • @stubbsaquatics6080
      @stubbsaquatics6080 Місяць тому

      @@themadaquarist thanks Chris... I am from Lindsay.. but I probably said it was close to Peterborough Thanks.. So do they inspect them and go all through your vehicle? ... Not that I would have anything to hide

  • @kjeaquatics
    @kjeaquatics Місяць тому

    Nice - Cool thing shouting out small business . It is small businesses like these that actually keep the hobby going . Without them you end up with the big box stores that imo hinder the hobby with lack of customer service and their ignorance.

    • @themadaquarist
      @themadaquarist Місяць тому

      Very very true Keith, without out them the hobby will die

    • @kjeaquatics
      @kjeaquatics Місяць тому

      It is sad that some do not see it and will cry and do when a small business closes because of no support . You know I run one and it is a fact .

  • @darrylmoore5847
    @darrylmoore5847 Місяць тому

    That is a really cool store.

  • @juliemoore2536
    @juliemoore2536 Місяць тому

    DANG....I wish we still had our fish store. This looks amazing 👏. Thanks for sharing!!