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MARCNATICS VLOGS - 6 years ago

Those are not missing fins those are intentional their called crown tails

Kat Coghill - 6 years ago

Wish you'd set up a go fund me or an account we can donate too. I'd love to donate something towards a new fish room. I don't watch because you're a business I watch because I love fish and your super informative. Love from the uk

Tank Talk with Drew - 6 years ago

Rachel oleary, do you mind if I copy your name of species spotlight?

Tank Talk with Drew - 6 years ago

Ok. Thanks, I am trying to make my channel a bit more popular. I have an African cichlid tank.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I think you will hear about it from viewers if you do.

LIL JESS - 6 years ago

your daughter should attach a go pro to her so when she dives we can see under the water to :) that would be neat to see

Terrie Moulton - 6 years ago

Hey, thanks for having this channel. Your unique perspective as a fellow fish lady and your vast knowledge of nano tanks has been wonderful to watch.

shayna cope - 6 years ago

How bout a day in the life of the fish mom just the family no fish

Anthony ruth - 6 years ago

Can you make a video how to care for tropical pitcher plant

Jerome Munchel - 6 years ago

I know you didn't want males ... but those boys are beautiful!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

there is one i am tempted to keep.

Cesca's Reef - 6 years ago

Nice video enjoyed listening to you :)

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nissanjerryy - 6 years ago

Rachel any chance to get a video about quarantine protocol for new fish that come from store that doesn't quarantine them before shipping like you, type of medication to use etc'

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I have a series on QT, but I don't recommend medication unless there is obvious illness. I think I have the QT playlist on my home page :)

Kristina Strait - 6 years ago

How can we buy your fish? First video, subscribed so fast! And been expanding my hobby and would love to support you❤❤❤

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Hi Kristina and welcome! My website, msjinkzd.com, has my current stocklist. I do all my orders personally, so by using hte contact button it sends me an email and then I will give you an estimate with customized shipping. Thanks!

james mitchell - 6 years ago

Those fish will be sold real fast don’t worry

Amayon Blakh - 6 years ago

"LIKE I WOULD EVER KEEP A BETTA IN A CUP"

Clearwater Beach Home search Merry Donovan - 6 years ago

Honestly. What can't you do Rachel. You look fantastic. Keep it up

Jimmy Bolivar - 6 years ago

Hi, What's the name of the plant growing emerged on your tank?

Marcus Brown - 6 years ago

Any of the shell dwellers available? Multies Lamprologous Multifisciatus if so how much?

graphicsforever2 - 6 years ago

Rachel... running out of room? time to move a few tanks in the kitchen and bathrooms for easy water changes... LOL

Tamara Simpson - 6 years ago

If any of those male bettas are decent quality I breed them :) I'm looking for some new blood

Tamara Simpson - 6 years ago

You might be able to offer them to your customers :)

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

They are pretty much just pet store bettas. Some have some nice color, but nothing that stood out to me.

dean hughes - 6 years ago

Can you do more shrimp?

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dean hughes - 6 years ago

Stunning

90theprofessor - 6 years ago

lol I also have gotten the wrong fish many times .. You handled it well ...I enjoy your vids .. Good to see that i am not the only one that get s a suprise every now an then ..Keep up the great work .. :)

CL Roman - 6 years ago

Thank you, always love your videos..

Allison Barry - 6 years ago

that is a conundrum. I'm sure a lot if people have said this already and I'm new but is there anyway you can switch suppliers?

Kyles Wild World - 6 years ago

Rachel what about installing an auto water change system? that could potentially save you alot of time, press a button and change a set amount of water in all tanks or even certain tanks?!

Schatze Hampton - 6 years ago

I've been wanting to get back into Bettas but didn't want to buy from a store id love to get some from you

Ivan Dias - 6 years ago

Hello,
Just have a quick question. Whats the best fish food to feed German Blue Rams.

Thank you.

Phil Morton - 6 years ago

Agreed male bettas are easy to tell apart from females, so no excuse for that mistake. I hope they also made a mistake in the price they charged you. As in males for the price of females.

Sonny Bradley - 6 years ago

OMG I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! And it literally broke my heart to see you annoyed about the bettas

Sonny Bradley - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary no probs, thank you for replying!!!!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Thanks Sonny!

Sonny Bradley - 6 years ago

And your hair was on point!!!!!!!!!! ♥️♥️

Undead - 6 years ago

7:55 that wasn't a fish that was left in the container, was it?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

no, it was sand (black, colorquartz s grade, lol)

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Denise Pollitt - 6 years ago

Great video. You always remi d me of Pink. I hope you take that as a compliment, it was certainly meant as one.

MrSilentMike1 - 6 years ago

What's this white thing that you cut and put into the water with fish? Been seeing it in some of your movies (subscriber for over a month now). Great attitude and some quality advice, keep it up!

MrSilentMike1 - 6 years ago

and a quality response time as well ;) many thanks, I'll give it a bit of googling and reading now - seems like a useful tool, as I've seen you putting it into the tanks as well. Cheers!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+MrSilentMike1 it's a chemical media called polyfilter

Rachel Acosta - 6 years ago

Crowntails are my favorite <3

mlp universe - 6 years ago

Can you do more unboxing videos

Abby van der Pluijm - 6 years ago

Betta jump?ohhhh...mine lives in a tank without any lid on it.Should I ad a lid?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Abby van der Pluijm it's probably just a maturity thing

Abby van der Pluijm - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary allright I ll make one today. Thanks for the fast reply.
1 question...I ve got 5 Otocinclus Vittatus..they ve spawned twice but no eggs gave living baby s...What can I do to help them? It s a Otocinclus only 50L. tank with low PH, 3 pieces driftwood that leak tannins...couple of giant Valisnaria, stone hiding places all over the bottom with very fine shrimp gravel rounded..and they are still growing so not adults yet.I have several bushes made of Subwassertang and Javamos.3 spawningmops just in case they wanna use them.
They eat veggies,algy tablets, shrimp food.They are very visible and seem to be healthy.
Is there anything I can do to help them more or is it just wait and see?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Abby van der Pluijm it's never a bad idea with a surface breeder

Fancy Tail Aquatics - 6 years ago

I plop and drop, never lost one yet in the first day or two.

TheMRjakob - 6 years ago

top ten christmas gifts, could be a great video

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I had that thought as well

Ethan Gerrard - 6 years ago

Another an amazing video. Regards. Ethan.

leftovertaco100 - 6 years ago

I love those males!! I would love to facilitate one of them when they’re ready for forever homes they’re beautiful

Triple 10 Tanks - 6 years ago

love the videos

Meegan Streets - 6 years ago

The colours on those Bettas are gorgeous! I’ll be keeping my eye out for them!

Daniela Muñoz - 6 years ago

Rachel I just started watching your channel so I'm not sure how you work but I can help you out with some of the bettas. Crowntails are not my go-to betta but I have been looking on getting a new betta that is far from what I'm currently keeping. I live in Ecuador so I don't know if you ship here. Please let me know if I can help you with some of the bettas. Happy hollidays!

Stacy Ruppe - 6 years ago

Time for a male betta sale. Hope you move them quickly. Can't wait to see the sorority of females

Puffnut Vahren - 6 years ago

Problem solving, Fish Pimp styles. Well done you!
I would be interested to see a vid on your Dwarf Puffer and Bumblebee Goby tanks, I am curious as to your set up with heavy stocking and whether you have problems with aggression as these are - in theory - quite territorial fish. I have 8 Gobys in a 65 lt (not their forever home) and I have had to separate out/hospitalize my littlest guy twice due to nipped fins (he asks for it, hes a little shit!) I also have a 120 lt with 3 adult DP males and a 85 lt with 3 juvy DP males and it isn't always sunshine and lollypops in those tanks either. Sendin ya thanks for your consistently top notch content.

Richard O'connor - 6 years ago

you can feed them to your pets at last resort, but film it.

Richard O'connor - 6 years ago

unboxings are what got Cory his hot start.

seb - - 6 years ago

you uploaded this on my birthday

seb - - 6 years ago

thanks

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+seb - well hope you had a Happy birthday

Aquaticfish7 - 6 years ago

Rachel great video! It amazes me how easy you bag the fish! It looks like the first bag would not fit in the second bag but voila it goes right in! Lucky for the bettas you have a lot of fish tanks for you to put them in. Expanding the fish room will be awesome

Eduardo D. 121412 Racoma - 6 years ago

I love your hair and you look slimmer as well!

Wolf Mann - 6 years ago

Hey Rachel, Awesome vid!! I really don't know how you do it all, I only have 2 tanks that requires me to do maintenance once a week, i would go nuts if my life was so busy, it just freaks me out how your can do a vid, talk about different topics, bag up orders for your clients, write up labels and 10 other things and still stay on topic, good lord you're amazing!!! Watching your vids is one of my highlights of the weekend :) stay cool Wolf

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Aquatic Mandi - 6 years ago

That blue and purple male betta... I want so bad!!

Summer Rose - 6 years ago

Put them into breeder nets into your tanks.

Jarod Boening - 6 years ago

Hi Rachel! I’ve been on your website and I have been impressed! So many fish I never even knew existed! Nice work!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Jarod Boening thanks Jarod!

Roach Ant - 6 years ago

Is it just me, or is she getting thinner?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Roach Ant I have been working on it

Mackenzie Ferguson - 6 years ago

I love your videos, they really brighten my day, I always learn so much! I've been thinking about redoing my 40 breeder as a heavily planted tank and have been thinking about a school of Pseudomugils. Would they school well?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Mackenzie Ferguson yes. They are awesome in a big group

apburner1 - 6 years ago

Put all the betas together, winner has a new home.

Aly Elizabeth - 6 years ago

You're so awesome !! Can't wait to see what you have in Store for us !![:

H.C. Aqua - 6 years ago

Hi Rachel, can you do a species spotlight on the stiphodon you got in with this shipment? I think I have 4 of them (sold to me as blue neon goby) and would love to hear your take on caring for them.

H.C. Aqua - 6 years ago

I might have one female (which I'm assuming is the less colorful one).

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+H.C. Aqua yea. Mine are all male though unfortunately

will c - 6 years ago

I think we need a true day in the life of with a follow me around lol

Eddie Ka - 6 years ago

Have you considered getting a Patreon? Since the youtube monetization is still up in the air, it would give us a direct way to support you for the content without having to worry about youtube

Julie Martinez Hayes - 6 years ago

Yes! Best gifts for fishkeepers!! Great idea! I've put a MsJinkzd gift certificate on my list, which basically means a post-Xmas order that someone else pays for!

bebebutterfield1 - 6 years ago

Hard to play nice when you're pissed huh? Thirty years bartending, I know how it feels. The betta debacle was an ugly trap because you can't exactly send them back in their condition. I know I couldn't send them back. Poor little guys look rough. You're such a good fish mommy Rachel. We loves ya!

Adam Corcoran - 6 years ago

I would be interested in hearing about logging or journal keeping in regards to aquariums. I have seen this suggested but have never tried to keep logs like this myself, and wonder about how useful it would be versus the extra work it takes.

wyzemann - 6 years ago

A gift for the fish keeper "in my life"? Really, Rachel, I couldn't imagine who'd that be...hmmm

Masky - 6 years ago

Betta sororities are basically animal abuse, it would not be wise to set one up at all. :/

Katie Goodale - 6 years ago

No idea if you've already done this but can you talk about how you prepare the fish for shipping/how you package them/send them off? I'm very curious. Love all the content!

Katie Goodale - 6 years ago

Oh awesome! I'll be sure to do so!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Hey Katie, I just talked about that on Thursday, should you want to check it out. I also have a video I did a year ago about winter shipping, if you search for heat packs or shipping on my channel :)

John Williams - 6 years ago

If you have trouble finding a forever home for one of your Bettas, reply to my comment and I'll help you out. I'll take the homely guy that no one else wants.... Thanks Rachel. Love your channel.

Duane Vigue - 6 years ago

Your hair looks great in this vid. ;)

Kilec77 - 6 years ago

Hi Rachel. Check out Aqua Zone Aquarium services Mtl. Isabella shows how to house mutiple male bettas in one tank.

William Moore - 6 years ago

Those are eight very lucky bettas, I have always put them with other non nipping fish and never had a problem. Sometimes they would mimic the other fish. Enjoy them until they sell.

Fancy Splendens - 6 years ago

Hope you still plan to go ahead with the female betta sorority, despite this mishap. Must have been really frustrating getting the wrong fish, but it made for some extra drama to the video;-)

Ricky Cope - 6 years ago

love to watch your video. and I don't feel bad when I make mistakes because I see you make some and I really learn from them so thanks I think you are a hero in the fish world. thanks again Rick

Your worse enemy - 6 years ago

Rachel you thoughts on aquaponics ?

Thomas Hynes - 6 years ago

For Covers I am surprised that you don't keep this stuff around (http://www.supplyhouse.com/DiversiTech-650-300-Egg-Crate-Louver-Air-Return-Diffuser-2-ft-x-2-ft-x-1-2?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmITRBRCSARIsAEOZmr77aTafEZ7XTGscNqx74nKuzQ6ZO9818UbB5tG0XPpRZiOr89HnkWYaAvgYEALw_wcB)

I use it for temporary covers, supporting lights all sorts of stuff...easy to cut and fashion and for the cost, I find that 1 full sheet ( which I pick up at Home Depot or Lowes) lasts me a few years .

I use it on the bottom of my aquariums to provide a way for rock work to sort of lock into place, and distribute weight,
its versatile, repetitively inexpensive

Thomas Hynes - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary bummer....I haven't yet seen today's video

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I actually mentioned somewhere in that livestream that I had just thrown away all mmy scrap light diffuser.

Heather Stevenson - 6 years ago

Gutted to see you unpacking the surprise male bettas and to watch the horror unfold! Can see what a massive inconvenience this represents to you. However! I've recently moved my 4 female bettas out of a community setup into their own tank and want to build a proper sorority, so I literally clapped my hands together with glee when you said you wanted to build one too! Hope the males don't put you off as I'm dying to see how you go about it! I've learned so much from you already, I'm truly tickled to think I may be building my sorority alongside you. You're an inspiration, Rachel. Love you to bits xx

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I sure hope to do one! I have to make some space before i try again :)

Spider Silk - 6 years ago

Do a Betta give away contest!

Pietro Pelatti - 6 years ago

Where do you buy your bags and what size do you use?

James Janecka - 6 years ago

That sucks about the male bettas.

Carrie Nails - 6 years ago

You have been an inspiration for my fish tanks (and hair), I'm sure you've heard if before, but wow, your energy level and daily activities are extremely impressive. Scientists everywhere need to find a way to can it, I'd certainly buy it! I strive to be as active & productive as you seem to be. I absolutely Love love love the plant videos too! I think plant and fish hobbyists are some of the nicest people ever! I'd certainly be interested in some more gudgeon videos/information. I have a couple peacock ones and I love the way they move. Okay, thank you so much for your videos, info and astounding overall presence! Fellow PA Fish Hobbyist, Carrie

Jenn Howe - 6 years ago

"The Great Betta Debacle" could have been your video title. What a pain. What if you got some of Life With Pet's separators and chop up a couple 20 longs?

Ron Estrada - 6 years ago

Do you ship to California and overnight? Thanks!!!!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Yes to both

Ethan Wright - 6 years ago

I recently found your planet catfish thread on centromochlus reticulatus whilst research others from the genus and I was wandering if you still have the breeding group? If so can we have an update?

Ethan Wright - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary cool! I look forward to seeing some more centromochlus in the future. Thanks for the quick reply. Also please can you do more breeding projects? Something like dwarf puffers maybe as their wild population has dropped by around 40% because of the hobby and they aren't too challenging to breed, in short certain species could really use a captive population so that their wild counterparts can bounce back. Thanks

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I don't, I sold them to a friend of mine in CA who is breeding them like crazy- hopefully when he has fry of a good size, I will be buying them all to keep them again, and offer them for sale. They are an amazing fish!

Daniel Astbury - 6 years ago

I would love to know how you acclimate shrimp, I watched the other video but still not sure. Plop and drop as with fish?

Daniel Astbury - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary Thank you very much!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Yes, unless they are going into a tank with extremely soft water. If that is the case, I set up an extremely prolonged drip (over a full day)

Fukano Nakito - 6 years ago

Crowntails may not be a good sorority choice. They are slightly more aggressive than plakats or halfmoons

crazy shrimp lady - 6 years ago

It seems a bit wrong that the supplier isn't responsible for it's mistake. Here they would pay for return shipping and either refund or send the right order out. Perhaps they are overseas and that is why this can't be done. But it seems like it wouldn't make good business to not fix a mistake.

Anne L - 6 years ago

Oh wow! I'm actually setting up a 5.5 gallon for a betta for my daughter. I'd be interested in purchasing one if you decide to sell them. Still sucks because space is always an issue with male bettas.

Amy Westrick - 6 years ago

Hey Rachel, wondering if you contact the seller and if they rectify situation or that is that? Thanks for the videos

Clint Parsons - 6 years ago

If you have not ordered from Her before, you are doing yourself a huge disservice. Exceptional customer service, extremely fast shipping and exceedingly healthy stock.

MikeJ H - 6 years ago

Very odd I have never seen or heard of bettas jumping I have kept many and never seen that behaviour another great video if I have learnt something new!

George fish tank - 6 years ago

That blue betta I like what will it take to get it to San Antonio Texas

Ilena Starbreeze - 6 years ago

hey! i woudl love to see some videos on lights, i dont think you have any unless i totally missed them, but even explaining the lighting and what different wave lengths for plants would be amazing,

Creative Pet Keeping - 6 years ago

I think that for vlogging on a fish related channel you can do a mix of fish related clips and non-fish related. This way it still fits the theme of what most people subscribed for BUT also gives us a chance to see other cool stuff ^_^

11panos04 - 6 years ago

Wht is the procedure u follow after that???u contact them?u complain?u change dealer?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I emailed. I have a credit for the female bettas I didn't receive

Justin Vermillion - 6 years ago

Would like to see suggested reading material such as books and magizines, or whats on the internet to learn from?

Susan Everett - 6 years ago

Buy her book (Co-author Mark Denaro) "The 101 Best Freshwater Nano Species"! Small format but 192 pages of Awesome! SusanEv

Zak Hurley - 6 years ago

OoooooOOOooO girlll you looking like a snack! Love your vids!!

Tanya H - 6 years ago

Have you ever gotten any fish with a disease and if so how do you treat?

Loss TwoRL - 6 years ago

"Like I would ever keep a betta in a cup." You're one of my favorite people just for that Rachel.

Marianne Young - 6 years ago

I liked the diving of your daughter. I know how busy it can be my daughter dances. To the blog love watching a mom in the hobby. Feel there are not that many women in the hobby seems like more males.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

That is true! We need more women to be visible!

jeremiah whitworth - 6 years ago

Do you have any Endlers

Tomislav Bošnjak - 6 years ago

You should do how to basics video series. Like you did the one about water changes. I find it easier to learn/relearn this stuff from you than from anywhere. Thank you for sharing! Love from Croatia ❤️

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JW Aquarium's - 6 years ago

Great video

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

He is cranky!

Mimiheart9 - 6 years ago

I do not need another betta. I do not need another betta. I do not need another betta.

Crowntails are SO pretty. I miss my crowntail. :( Good luck. <3

Kimberly Smith - 6 years ago

I would like to see you vlog about your other pets. I don't think that you have Partridges or Turtle Doves, but I know you have chickens and rabbits?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

yes, and cats

XnFM - 6 years ago

That blue one and the teal one are both stunning. You won't have any trouble rehoming those boys, or probably any of the others once they perk up. Even in the bag at 16:50 from ten feet away he has great color.

Kitty Maxine - 6 years ago

You could never bore me with unboxing fish shipment videos, I'm just saying. Sorry about the shipping error, I have bettas so I understand how frustrating that kind of mistake is. I am glad you managed to house them in separate tanks and I hope there are no issues in these tanks with the boys. As a betta-momma I would love updates on the males, I'll try to remember to ask the next time I catch you live. Good luck Rachel, and I look forward to your next video.

timwdv - 6 years ago

Even though I know this isn't fish related. Your hair is awesome!!!!

Petsotics / Multiple Aquariums - 6 years ago

Where do you get the fish bags?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

this particular batch I got from Uline, generally from Jehmco

Adrian Hickenbottom - 6 years ago

I loved the diving vlog. I used to be on swim team so the diving is interesting to me :)

Jose R - 6 years ago

It’s to bad about the bettas, but Im glad they went to you instead of Walmart or someplace like that, because you will take good care of them.

Zen Betta - 6 years ago

You want some females bettas?

flipflopsneeded - 6 years ago

Sounds like an opportunity to reach out to your viewers to get these out of the door. :)

zotteke1991 - 6 years ago

I love seeing your unboxing videos and other animals/family videos alongside your regular schedule.

Nicki Anderson - 6 years ago

Ok. I understand double bagging fish. But why put the bag with the fish in it upside down in the outer bag? My LFS doesn't do this. Just wondering.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Nicki Anderson it's really most relevant for protecting them against the bumpy ride in the mail

Nicki Anderson - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary I never thought of that. Should I ask/tell my LFS to do the same or is this just for shipping purposes?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Nicki Anderson so that is has rounded corners on all sides and little fish are less likely to get trapped during transit

thumble360 - 6 years ago

you could make a video about ornaments and decorations you reccomend! deck the tank falalala...

thumble360 - 6 years ago

We fish you a merry fishmas....

F-U-2-2014 - 6 years ago

Not sure about anyone else but I would be interested in watching a video where you talk us through your tats, I have a feeling most of your tats would have been picked for a meaning rather then just being "cute"

Kimberly Smith - 6 years ago

I must agree. I am fascinated with the stories behind tattoos!

william amely - 6 years ago

If there are any Betta Breeders in your area, and see this video, I would hope one or two may give you female Crowntails. Good luck, and I love your fishroom. Happy Holidays.

Jenn Standring - 6 years ago

What do you mean, "bore" us? I love unboxings!

Dee From Brooklyn - 6 years ago

Your videos beat watching HBO any day. . We need to invite you back to the Brooklyn Aquarium Society for another presentation.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Dee From Brooklyn I agree!

Makeila's Aqua - 6 years ago

I love watching you run your business, but phew, sometimes I'm glad about my few little tanks! Making money off your hobby does seem so enticing though. Good luck with those bettas <3

T. Nance - 6 years ago

I personally love your vlogs. Watching them has renewed my interest in keeping fish. I'm not sure how hubby feels due to me asking for new tanks and shelves to put it all on.lol.

Kevin Rosenberg - 6 years ago

Love your videos! I enjoy watching them and have learned a lot from you. I hit that notification button now so i wont miss any

Stephanie S. - 6 years ago

Any recommendations on where to get polyfilter?

Joshua Bredbenner - 6 years ago

Light diffuser grinding works great as a lid I use it on my 100 gallon

Andy From Apt 2b - 6 years ago

daily vlogs! yes!

Andrew Rogers - 6 years ago

I would love to have some chili's if you are getting rid of them

J S - 6 years ago

Wow. Plan for one tank, suddenly need to think about 8. Please update us on how they do with the tankmates. I know several folks do that, but I've never had the guts to try.

Lyda Swogger - 6 years ago

I would love a betta, unfortunately I think my guppies would probably nip at fins as they killed my snails and one of my shrimp :/

A Griffin - 6 years ago

Only problem I've ever had with all my male bettas (I have 5 currently) is that out of the five I have 1 who will kill tankmakes. He has to be housed alone with now exceptions. But I have not had any problems with the rest of my males more any of my females. I also don't have any issues with jumping. Good luck.

Susan Everett - 6 years ago

Me too, but they were together since birth. Susan Ev

Christina Jofish - 6 years ago

This is really interesting video , thank you ....

Meredith - 6 years ago

Just send the bettas to me, I have plenty of space :P I'm actually going to Petsmart tomorrow to get a couple to help fill up my betta wall. But really, that sucks.. I'm sorry you didn't get your girls :(

Nina X - 6 years ago

That faulty betta order was frustrating! (plastic wrap with holes poked in it = emergency lids?) Always great to get an update though, love your content!

Carriemchardy Carrie - 6 years ago

lemonade from lemons! I love you vlogs, they are very informative. Could you please do one on dry fish foods(cheaper versus the dearer brands) ie what they shouldn't and should contain, thinking on the lines of the smaller fishes. One for omnivores/herbivores/carnivores?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I did a video on what I look at, I am always apprehensive about really harping on brands, becasue the reality is even though it may not be up to MY standards, there is a reason all of those foods are popular and affordable and for broad spectrum application- fine. Sort of like the food we can buy at the grocery store- its not UNSAFE, but maybe just not ideal

MeloMoogle - 6 years ago

All the ideas you mentioned in the video for future videos sounded great! I also saw someone else mentioned wanting to see videos about your business practices, and I'm sure curious about that as well!

As far as the Youtube monetization stuff goes... Have you thought of starting a Patreon? It might be a more reliable source of income than Youtube thanks to all the adpocalypse stuff.

~~swoops in and takes the bettas~~ Lovely betta boys, even if they were the wrong fish! You'll definitely be able to rehome them!

myswtsins - 6 years ago

I get so excited when I hear pseudomugil but it's always the acidic water kind and I need alkaline lovers like the furcatus and celebes. Sucks about the Bettas but I'm sure you'll find them good homes and hopefully your supplier will make it up to you. 25 days of fishmas sounds too good to be true!

Ten Dragons - 6 years ago

lol. wtf? They send cups ALL-THE-TIME !

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

yes, i realize that is how they are generally sold in box stores. I am not a box store, and I didn't order the fish so the cups were a bit of a surprise

Ten Dragons - 6 years ago

Do you have a bunch of your pond plastic planter pots ?? You could put em all in a big tank or drag a pond indoor & put em in those plant pots separately. You wouldn't have to worry about the quarantine issue if they were all in the same water & it wouldn't endanger your other fish.

Ten Dragons - 6 years ago

As soon as I saw them all coming up Male Bettas and saw the title of the video , I was thinking "crap, what a way to go into the weekend."

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

nothing empty. I had all sorts of thoughts on what to do- reality is, they shouldn't have screwed up!

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Where do you get the containers that hold the fish before pouring them into the bags? Your videos are so engaging and easy to listen to. I’m really looking forward to you doing vlogmas!!

Lifewithpets - 6 years ago

Thank you!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

they are called dip and pours or specimen containers. I have had mine forever, but you can buy hem on Amazon. one brand is "lee's"

Tabitha Baker - 6 years ago

I love Betta fish I have some right now both males one is named RV for Red Velvet and the other is named Twiglit I would love another Betta

Rico Suave - 6 years ago

Damn that sucks I got sent wrong fish one time paid a lot for a group and get something less in worth

Littlebean and Me - 6 years ago

Happy (almost) vlogmas! It may cheer you up to know that the long-finned white clouds that i got from you are now spawning like crazy in my 20L. i think i have at minimum 20 babies! I don't even know what to do with them all! :) maybe a good idea for a topic video! - what to do with all your fish if they start spawning like crazy! no worries about those male bettas - i'm sure they'll move along quickly!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Littlebean and Me good for you by the way!!

Littlebean and Me - 6 years ago

always a possibility! i'll have to send you a pic - they are so teeny!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

you send them to meeeeeee LOL

Just Breathe - 6 years ago

Wow! With bettas, the difference between housing that many girls and that many boys is *huge*. You're a champ for taking it in stride and doing the best you could for them. <3

Kimberly Smith - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary that was not a lot of complaining.

Just Breathe - 6 years ago

lol. Considering the enormous inconvenience it was, you hardly fussed at all! Seriously admire the way you take care of your fish. All the best!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I sure complained a lot, hahahahah.

rebecca durbin - 6 years ago

would definitly like to see more vids on construction of a planted tank

William Knights - 6 years ago

How You a fish pimp if your a girl

Kimberly Smith - 6 years ago

William Knights anyone can be a pimp.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

you must be new. Welcome. I have fish pimp tattooed across my knuckles.

Russell Necaise - 6 years ago

I have what the store sold to me as an undescipt female betta but i think it is a male platakat

Ryan Henderson - 6 years ago

I love your channel! If you need a good home for a male Betta I’d be happy to oblige.

haley2245 - 6 years ago

You should set up a Patreon!

Russell The Fish Guy - 6 years ago

I ordered apistos last week from Rachel last week. She was great with the whole process was amazing. Your missing out If you haven’t purchased from her

Ilena Starbreeze - 6 years ago

she doesnt ship to canada as far as im aware, else i would absolutely love to, shes amazing and has taught me so so much

aby f - 6 years ago

That would be awesome to see daily videos. I will definitely watch them if you choose to do so. Honestly, anything you post is interesting; you're so entertaining no matter what you're doing haha. Props to you for being a fish pimp, a mother, and a business owner. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Love ya Rachel. Keep it up! ✌

Dirk James - 6 years ago

hi rachel im looking to set up a apistogramma tank in the summer any tips.and i would love to buy some from you by then

mcsamalot - 6 years ago

I would love to see a video about your tattoos

Kimberly Smith - 6 years ago

Definitely! If you love it enough to wear it, there must be a story behind it.

AQGYM - 6 years ago

Hi i just found a place here in canada that sells wild betas which I seem to like more than the fancies. is there any reason why I should not buy them, are wild populations in danger of collapse. Thanks

AQGYM - 6 years ago

Thank you very much for your time, my wife is a potter and I know how crazy this time of year can be. All the best to you and your family Merry Christmas

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Wild bettas are extremely worthwile to keep, and generally very breedable. While a lot of the wild habitats ARE threatened, they are not classified as such and any breeding efforst by hobbyists should be encouraged.

janets9179 - 6 years ago

Thanks for the daily videos. I would like to see one about corys; proper care and review of the most common varieties. Maybe you already did this, if you did let us know.

Shaden0040 - 6 years ago

Do you keep, sell, and ship fresh water clams? Been thinking of making a 3 liter "tank" unheated but temps range from 70-84F, with plants, clams, snails, cherry shrimp (which I hear are hardy), and some white cloud mountain minnows. Do you think that would be over stocked with daily water changes of 10-20%? No filter, no aeration. And what would you recommend for lighting? Thanks.

Shaden0040 - 6 years ago

Not with enough plants and algae and he uses land moss submerged as well which makes lots of O2 by pearling. Check out Michael Langerman's videos on YT. He has 2 liter grow out tanks made from soda bottles for his guppies.

Jacob Guy - 6 years ago

Shaden0040 u need to have adoration or filtration or there won't be any oxygen in the water and the fish will die

Laura Burdett - 6 years ago

I love bettas! I wish I was closer!

Monica Pruette - 6 years ago

You're one of only 3 that I get notifications for on all my devices. I hope you do vlogmas! I like seeing your plant care and would adore more carnivorous plant videos. Also an update on the greenhouse and more daily stuff. Thank you for taking the time to do videos even as busy as you are. Happy Holidays!

Monica Pruette - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary Please do! My 7 year old daughter and I have a semi-new fascination with them. We want to get some and she was very sad when I explained the dormancy period. Her birthday is in March so hopefully then will be a better
time to start with her and make up for Santa not bringing her one. :) You're the catlyst for this, so thank you!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Thanks monica! All the CP's are dormant right now, but maybe we can peak at them under their winter cloth!

Rory O - 6 years ago

hatching brine shrimp

cripwhaa - 6 years ago

Vlogmas would be awesome or maybe fishmas! As far as non fish video ideas, I would really like a video on your chickens.

Cae Walker - 6 years ago

Mate. That sux.

Daniel Tranter - 6 years ago

Do you ship to the uk ?

mrbxv - 6 years ago

Sorry to hear about the bettas. On the bright side, your hair is looking great!

Andrea Shelton - 6 years ago

Why don’t you do a fund raiser on here, and see if Custom Aquarium can get on board with your building plan. I am sure we all would totally support you in your dreams.

Kimberly Smith - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary I love your attitude! Strong women are a great inspiration!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Andrea Shelton well folks are always welcome to and often do donate. I save all the donations and #youtube earnings into a dedicated account so I can do bigger and better things for you guys

Andrea Shelton - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary , you do have something to offer back. Just your knowledge alone is worth way more than you know. I have learned so much from you, which has a monitory value. You are gracious enough to share that knowledge for far less than it’s worth. Think in terms of a college professor salary, travel and publishing. Your scientific knowledge and research makes you an expert. Then, your teaching us best business practices...like today. Then your entertainment value. We all love your vlog that we look forward to everyday. A building is not a pipe dream. Your value is fish building worthy. We all want to see an expanded species building with Your expertise in that building.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Custom Aquarium has offered, they are wonderful- I am saving that for something thatis worth it- like i I build my building. As far as crowd sourcing, I built this business by starting with $100 and am very proud of how far I have come. At some point, I may try and do somethign like that, but only when I feel like i have something to offer back. I think I would be most comfortable if I was able to do it myself, though I have no doubt this awesome community would help me :)

Birdie284 - 6 years ago

Love your hair!

Andrew w - 6 years ago

Hi Rachel great video as always, I've read some of the comments and replys from you about patron and go fund me etc . I understand your a business as you say but and this is a big BUT , the effort you put in to YouTube is 2nd to none and if you want that new fishroom and to expand then do it ! . It's about the knowledge you share with us and about the journey you share the ups and downs ! . And live shows with superchat etc . Surely we can decide if we want to help you go further and take us with you! . Your channel would blow up with viewers, followers . I only have one tank and as a disabled person would love more and to learn . You inspire me ! . So please keep these vids coming as often as possible . Ìf you do it maybe I can try to have more tanks it frightens me . Much love and have a wonderful Christmas to you and your family love Andy watts from Manchester UK x

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Well, I hope to do quite a few live streams in teh next month, ddefinitely on fridays at the very least :) Thanks for the support!

OhDearInPubs - 6 years ago

Maybe you could go to local fish stores and trade them in?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

If I had a local fish store I would never have become the local fish store- ironic, right?

Joanne McNeill - 6 years ago

Holy crap the betta at 20.48 has stunning colouration. Anyway, you're looking amazing lately, I don't know what you're doing but it's working. I'd love to see "a day in the life" that includes some non fish stuff, even though I know your routine probably differs from day to day. Let us get to know your other pets, Pepper looks like she has star potential.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

hahaha, i got some more good ones of her! She is such a ham!

Joanne McNeill - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary I'm already a follower. I enjoyed the twinning photos :)

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Pepper is an absolute star! I feature her a lot on my instagram, @msjinkzd, if you are interested :)

Bob Caylor - 6 years ago

Would love to have been a fish nearby when you verified that the order for the Bettas was indeed wrong. Great quick thinking to house them safely. I love the Stiphodons. Recently got three and think they are all males as well. Those that you were able to show did appear to be males. Great personalities and not shy at all. Glad you are improving, sounding much better today. And, as others said, you look great, relaxed (even though you had this come up today).

Langellw - 6 years ago

What is the TLC you mentioned to repair the fins?
My betta's fin got ripped and I'm currently doing daily water changes (~15%) and feeding a more protein heavy diet.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Daily water changes and a good diet unless I see signs of infection

Firakonex - 6 years ago

Have you ever considered any kind of merch? I think that who you calling shrimp tattoo would make a pretty hilarious Msjinkzd shirt or hoodie. Not really a video idea but I'd at least love to see it.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

yea, it is just a matter of one more thing for me to get done! I have to find the original artwork, I agree that one would be fun!

DH Aquatics - 6 years ago

At least the bettas get nice big tanks!

JustMyFish - 6 years ago

The last time I was sent the wrong fish I contacted the seller and the sent me out the right order the let me keep the fish they sent by mistacke. It ant ideal but I was up 6 fish on the deal .
It as only happened once .

Tom Heffernan - 6 years ago

I am looking for a blue crowntail betta, how do we make this happen?

OhDearInPubs - 6 years ago

Love this channel! Thoughts on SeaChem Black Soil?

OhDearInPubs - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary "Fluorite Black Sand" - just got it delivered from marine depot

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

which one? the aquavitro? excellent stuff!

Chuck T - 6 years ago

For a quick one day fix you always have dip n pours for the bettas.

Billy Hall - 6 years ago

This was one of your best videos. Lets everyone know that it's not always Daffodils and Dandelions in the life of a fish pimp.

Greentea - 6 years ago

Does the wholesaler do anything to make it right when they send all these wrong fish to you? Maybe I'm just jaded in life but I could see someone with a surplus of male bettas "accidentally" sending them instead of females if they dont have to make it right.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Greentea they give me a credit, only usable on the fish I had originally ordered

Carson - 6 years ago

I'm excited to see your betta sorority. Hope it'll still happen!

Kelly Criscuolo-DeButts - 6 years ago

I just rescued what I thought was going to be three bettas, but turned out to be four - 3 male 1 female . That was inconvenient enough, having to set up one extra tank in a hurry! 8 is so much worse! I hope you’ll still do the sorority in the future, that sounds like fun.

OHLE312 - 6 years ago

Love stiphodon they have great personalities,I have two reds

Nate D - 6 years ago

Are you selling the bettas???

DJ CDUB - 6 years ago

If you have enough of those pre-shipping clear bins do a DIY and drill small holes and float them or clamp to the edge of your tanks. That way they stay separated and get fresh water. Keeps them close to the surface and protects them until their fins get better. Here to "25 Days of Fishmas"!

Ne Ne Zilla - 6 years ago

You are looking even more spectacular than you usually do today, and you make such wonderful videos. Happy holidays to you.

JGO - 6 years ago

You could give away the extra betas

JGO - 6 years ago

One I was kidding. Two it would be better to find them a home rather than keeping two males in the same tank or building 8 new separate tanks for them.

Melissa Berry - 6 years ago

JGO she paid for them why should she give them away? Sell them is more like it

Midraj - 6 years ago

oooo can you do a SS on P. Luminatus! It's my favorite rainbow but I'm still a little unsure about keeping them.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Absolutely! Let me let them settle in a bit :)

Chuck T - 6 years ago

I would love to see a video of you just sitting there chatting about what ever, relaxing having a BEER!

Kimberly Smith - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary ok, you relax and everyone else can have a beer, or soda.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

That might not be advertiser friendly! LOL

Lavinia de Mortalium - 6 years ago

CreativePetKeeping housed a lot of her adolescent male betta's in cups set in a tub of water. That way they were each heated in a bigger vat and the temp was more consistent. I'm sure you've figured out something by now but I thought I'd throw in my two cents

Ivan C - 6 years ago

Suggestions for nano tanks themes would b awesome to watch

Amanda McKay - 6 years ago

I don't mean to bring up looks or anything, but you look awesome! I love the hair cut and color. But you're just looking amazing. Glowing

Amanda McKay - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary it really does show! You look wonderful

NoRmAsJeAnS82 - 6 years ago

It’s shows Rachel!! I’ve said it before, you’re flawless!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Thanks! I have been working hard to get in shape and it always feels good to have it noticed!

V. Stag - 6 years ago

Awesome video Thanks for sharing

Down the Worm Hole - 6 years ago

Great share , I am sure you will figure out the bettas fine, what an interesting turn of events for sure.

Abhishek RanDomIndiAnguY - 6 years ago

It would have been really nice if I could have some fish from you..... but alas..... the thing called distance....... anyway..... nice video..... sending respect from India

54Punchie - 6 years ago

Have you ever seen any Honey Blue Eyed Rainbowfish ( Pseudomugil mellis) available? I want some to breed really bad, but I know they are going to be hard to find as they have been put on the endangered species list in Australia and can no longer be exported. My only hope is to find someone who has been breeding them in the US

graphite - 6 years ago

54Punchie I have just bred hundreds in one of my tubs, but as I'm in Australia I can't help :( . There is a way of sending eggs but I've never tried it nor do i have an export license. However check out ANGFA , the Australian/ New Guinea fish society of Australia website. I got my first batch from a local member and I do know some members mail eggs overseas. Whether honey blue-eye eggs are an allowable export if captive bred, i don't know.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

you can also check aquabid- but read the seller reviews!

54Punchie - 6 years ago

Thanks! It is a starting point :)

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I have, but infrequently at best. Your best bet is to figure out who is working with them and cop some eggs or fry. I find that a lot of really dedicated rainbow breeders still use this forum: http://rainbow-fish.org/forums/index.php

andrewcul - 6 years ago

I was actually looking for a beat up betta to rescue but... wrong country lol. I know how you feel with shipping nerves. I sell ramshorns on eBay just from my house when they over breed, I get so nervous every time they go and just sit waiting for feedback to know they're fine. Sent the wrong colour the other day and my heart sunk when I saw their feedback about it (without contacting me about it first) Very nerve-racking

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I think if I ever stop worrying, I should stop shipping!

Adventure Bound - 6 years ago

Hot mumma O'leary dam you lookin fit

Michelle Scheer - 6 years ago

I hope that was not a little fish still in the container at 8:10. I think it’s a rock.

Will H - 6 years ago

Michelle Scheer I just had the exact same thought! Glad it was just sand.

Michelle Scheer - 6 years ago

After I said that I figured it would make you run

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

It was a clump of black sand- the panda cories are kept on black sand and it was transferred to the container :) I ran downstairs and double checked!

Amber Sherry - 6 years ago

I really love that bright blue betta! my daughter has been asking for one, i even have an empty 5gal ready :) when will you be rehoming??

Amber Sherry - 6 years ago

awesome! I emailed you too :) pretty fish excite me!!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

As soon as I think their fins are back in shape/wont get worse/are improving enough, they all have varying degrees of erosion, likely from the water quality. As long as they are making real progress, eating well, etc probably a couple of weeks.

Renek Jorgenson-Massad - 6 years ago

Do you use any "stress-zyme" or "first defense" type products with your fish to help heal or repair fins and slime coat? Also, thank you for your videos, I know that I greatly appreciate that you continue to make these.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

No, I generally just do a LOT of water changes. I don't really like chemicals in general, for me, my other pets, or my fish. I feel like feeding a high quality, varied diet and clean water does the best for them.

Kenneth Velazquez - 6 years ago

You're videos are NEVER boring. As soon as I get the notification I immediately watch your content. Thank you for sharing!!

Mimi's Aquatic Addiction - 6 years ago

I would totally take them off your hands if I lived near you. But I don't buy anything that needs shipped until it is consistently above 40 degrees here.

Cynthia Daniels - 6 years ago

You should keep one of the male Bettas!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I think Sid Fischious would get jealous!

Kurt Johnson - 6 years ago

After all the videos I have watched of you packing fish up. I just realized you do not use oxygen. Or compressed air. How does that positively or negatively impact the fish on a longer shipment. Cheers from Saskatchewan.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

I DO use oxygen (I have a huge bottle) when I think its needed- like for large fish or hillstream species, but in general- I dont find that its necessary with overnight shipping.

Horseshoe Bettas - 6 years ago

11:23 BEST face ever lol!love your vids Rachel I really like these "day in a life of a fish pimp" and I really like big fish unboxings! and I see you got the betta bug....thats great!!keep up your content!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

oh boy, that was a doozie!

Proteus - 6 years ago

I would like to see the business aspect like how you organize, the paperwork and how you place orders for your fishroom etc... Btw don't rely on youtube ad revenu, you get some sponsors that make your life way more easy.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Easier said then done with sponsorship- most want to give you product, which is nice but does not pay the bills. I would never RELY on YouTube, but knowing that generally x dollars a month comes in on a set day is something I do not have with being a fish pimp. The business is one that ebbs and flows, and is not an easy one on a good week

AmyCummingsIrishDanceMom - 6 years ago

Honestly i think you could posts a video on just about anything and we would watch it lol! We just love you and everything you do! ❤

Kaltrina Demiri - 6 years ago

Maybe rehome your Betta’s or take them to a local pet store ?

Nicholas Wood 55 - 6 years ago

Can you do more gar and Bircher videos

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Nicholas Wood 55 yes. Stay tuned

Lauren - 6 years ago

You could get little jars to hold them in temporarily, loads of the big betta breeders actually keep them jarred and do 100% water changes a day with a heat matt underneath the jars (not necessary because your fish room is heated), could be a good temporary solution if you have any jars/plastic boxes about. The breeders do it because they move the bettas around so much from tank to tank to breed them that its a temporary home for them usually :) "Inglorious bettas"/Gianne does several great videos on here about jarring her betta fish etc. She orders her jars off amazon I believe? And they are about 2 gallons each

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

*serious TLC

Lauren - 6 years ago

Yeah hahah I know!! its definitely a strange situation :) . yea the dillution seems like a good plan their fins are torn to shreds!!! i wonder if the suppliers had them all housed in the same tank as "female" bettas and they decided to fight it out in there until they were shipped haha

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Lauren there are any number of solutions or plans I could have had if I would have known I was getting them. I may still move them into jars but they need some serious to and I think the dilution of the bigger volume is a better idea for them

Laniika Stewart - 6 years ago

Ughhh I want to see you with a sorority so bad! Mine is my favorite ❤️

Laniika Stewart - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary I hope you can soon! I’d love to see your set up for them. You do an amazing job keeping beautiful fish. Thanks for all time you take keeping us up to date with your fish room. Super educational and very enjoyable

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Laniika Stewart I had every intention :(

Renee Suppe - 6 years ago

Set up some dividers. Can put 3 in a 10gl. Etc.

Renee Suppe - 6 years ago

I hear ya! Try it when you have time. It will be much easier to maintain till you find homes then having them in individual tanks. Looks pretty cool too. Just set one up and love it!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Soudns simple, until you realize you have no materials, no time to get them, and a parent meeting in less than an hour!

demetris - 6 years ago

for the male bettas, you can put each one in a breeding box in the same aquarium to quarantine them :)

Salvo Smith - 6 years ago

I get you so much . I would be so pissed off if they would send me all those male bettas when I wanted betta females for a sorority . I mean with betta gender is not a detail at all .

Amber Sherry - 6 years ago

your daughter is a fish too! :)

Tanner Moore - 6 years ago

that 3 or 5 gallon nano tank I would love to have .

graphite - 6 years ago

Maybe you could review /recommend the best books for aquarists? Or the books which helped you the most/inspired you the most?
I've a massive fish library, heaps of mags, books etc. Some go baçk to 1800's!

graphite - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary Found it! But $75 + $90 postage to aus is a little steep

graphite - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary I have never heard of it, thanks for the recommendation, maybe you could do a video on it!
Among others my books by Gosse, Boulenger, Sterba, and TFH mags from '55 to '83 are my favourites- just to compare how things have changed :).
When I look at today's planted aquascapes and reef tanks ...good Lord! We have come such a long way from when aquariums used to have slate bases/bottoms so they could be heated by spirit lamps and a wooden spoon was essential to revitalise water through a brisk agitation! :)

Carla Pappalardo - 6 years ago

What a great idea!

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

oh man, one of my favorite books you probably have- The Toy FIsh: A history of the Aquarium Hobby. If you don't, check it out!

Hallowedsouls711 - 6 years ago

You should really consider doing a go fund me or something similar like Joey and Jenny did. You are equally as entertaining and, in my opinion, even more informative than almost any other FishTuber. Plus I love the fact that you’re one of the only entertaining retailers that post consistent videos. That helps a lot of people to trust buying from a random person online. I know for me personally, that was the biggest reason why I ordered from you.

Jennifer Abeln - 6 years ago

A Patron account!

Fish Hobby - 6 years ago

Plus I can only imagine there would be a line of sponsors willing to get behind an effort to make awareness of endangered species & promote the breeding and sustainability of the CARES species. With your online presence you can make this happen while at the same time sustain your business

Fish Hobby - 6 years ago

I find that at present your channel is much more informative than most other channels. I do agree however that if you focus a fundraiser exclusively as a means to expand your business it may not be as successful as if you decide to use the new building/expansion to partially be used on conservation / education / show tanks. How about a section to exclusively breed CARES fish? I would happily chip in for that. Your channel is definitely my favorite fish related one. Greetings

Hallowedsouls711 - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary But people don’t watch you because you are a business. They watch you for your personality and information. I understand your point though. “I should only expand when the income supports the expansion!” It makes perfect business sense.

I’ve been watching you for almost a year now and have heard you mention multiple times about having a Fish building in the future. It seems the Fish community is really exploding right now and this is the time to use it to your advantage before the craze is gone. If anything, just view it as a loan from people that like and support you. You can pay people back by maybe free fish or decor based on the amount of support they gave or figure out a way to “return the favor” if it makes you feel uncomfortable taking money from strangers. These other FishTubers are doing it for content since that is their “business”. You could actually breed fish no one else has and use that as your way of justifying it since people would have a go to person for things they can’t purchase locally. That is the very reason why I ordered from you in the first place.

Obviously I have no idea who you are outside of these videos and the few email exchanges we had during my couple orders. You actually seem to care about this hobby and you are actually doing something to benefit the community. Yes these other people make people want to get Fish which boosts popularity, blah blah blah. But you are doing that AND selling these fish that you talk about. I mean really. If these people can do it, why can’t you?

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

The difference is, I am a business- they are personalities. I feel like I should be able to do it from the work I have put into my business- though I truly do appreciate the sentiment!

Dali Vigil - 6 years ago

I just subbed love some of the videos I’ve seen wanted to know if you have any videos on care for an L46 since they are so expensive want to know what I need to take great care for them thanks

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

L450: https://youtu.be/Ndx0Wxjg0Uk
Breeding tank setup: https://youtu.be/xlp1fDoxMrM
Feeding: https://youtu.be/4NzwP8CuocU

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

+Dali Vigil I can link you. Give me a few :)

Dali Vigil - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary ok thank will search for the video thanks

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Welcome! I don't have a video specific to L46, but have made a spotlight about L450, and how to set up and feed Hypancistrus in general.

Salvo Smith - 6 years ago

I'd love to do your job .

demetris - 6 years ago

vlogmass?? yaaasss!

Asnl45 - 6 years ago

I’d love to a the daily greenhouse temp variation summary each week. Even if nothing much is happening. Lowest and peak temp of the day. Thanks Rachel.

Asnl45 - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary, woah that’s some range. Re relative humidity, it would be interesting what the dew point is, where I’m from is Adelaide Australia our winters on the plains only get frosty but no ice or snow. At the coldest time in winter Average overnight temp is 3-10c day temp is 10-15c and wet humid cold. From what I understand once snow arrives relative humidity drops dramatically.

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Yes, I have been keeping track, mmainly because we set up the external probe in the greenhouse. Right now, its geting to mid 70s during the day and 40s overnight. What is most confusing for me is the relative humidity.

D Stowers - 6 years ago

Love to watch your day to day business life. Your honesty is clearly genuine. Can't wait to place my first order with you.

D Stowers - 6 years ago

http://msjinkzd.com/ Her updated stock list is on the site.

Cheese - 6 years ago

How can i oder from her
Or where do i go?

Robert P. - 6 years ago

I've ordered a number of times from Rachel. Never have I been disappointed with the fish or any part of the shipment.

Jennis Garcia - 6 years ago

D Stowers I just received my order the other day you won't be disappointed. The fish were beautiful, arrived on time and healthy!

k animals - 6 years ago

I heard that you can house 2 betta males together if youre aquarium is big enough so they can swim from eachother and also you keep 2 betta males together if you have more than 3 females with them .

Big City Bettas - 6 years ago

What you've described is a stressful, dangerous situation to put domestic splendens in. Males do not do well with other aggressive fish. Please don't believe everything you hear especially when it concerns the greatly misunderstood domestic betta.

Big City Bettas - 6 years ago

FuruyaHaKokoniImasu betta splendens are not the same as wilds. They don't establish territory like wilds do and were bred to be hyper aggressive for fighting. Under no circumstances is it wise to mix domestic males. It at the very least causes stress, at the worst they will kill each other. Domestics and wilds are very different behavior wise.

FuruyaHaKokoniImasu - 6 years ago

k animals Male Berta life in a territory of about 2 square foot (50cm²) so if you have a tank 5x2 foot ( 120x50 cm), which will give them some space in between there territorys, it should work theoretically. But in reality thing don't have to work out that well.. I wouldn't risk my pets for such an experiment tbh..

Rachel O'leary - 6 years ago

Today has been a HUMDINGER of a day! What are you guys up to?
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Lisa C - 6 years ago

Thanks for sharing your shipping info. Have you considered joining Patreon? (I've checked a couple times for you there)

Audrey Mantel - 6 years ago

It may be repetitive but imho I think that would cause me to screw up. I run on auto pilot

eziligede - 6 years ago

I'll take a betta and pay for shipping. :)

Andrea Shelton - 6 years ago

I’ve been setting up a betta tank for my new male betta, who is crazy friendly and will eat right out of my hand. He’s fearless! I named him Murphy, after Corey’s Puffer! I’ll be setting up a 75g after Fishmas. What do you recommend? I know you’re crazy busy, so don’t sweat the question. It will have hardscape...rocks, wood, and live plants for sure.

Catherine Kennedy - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary getting ready for a yard sale, water change on my koi pool, still trying to get a hold on the algae growth. Cooking alfredo.....yummy!

Andy From Apt 2b - 6 years ago

my new favorite word is humdinger haha . Was just at bobs tropical in LA .. had the teenie tiniest pleco I have ever seen

Carla Pappalardo - 6 years ago

By appt. with her. (at Dali Vigil)

Carla Pappalardo - 6 years ago

So, when is your last ship day? In case I get a yen...

Dali Vigil - 6 years ago

Is your fish room open to the public ?

Dali Vigil - 6 years ago

Great channel

Bill Elsdon - 6 years ago

Rachel O'leary I don't know how you manage it all, but you're an inspiration.

Mad Fish Diva - 6 years ago

Daily Rachel. That will be cool.

Aussie Fish Keeper - 6 years ago

Love your videos

RookieAquarist16 - 6 years ago

Hello!

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