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Aquarium Fish Keeping LEGEND is DEAD! Jack Wattley, the discus legend has passed. We discuss his discus and his contributions to the aquarium hobby. R.I.P. Jack Wattley. Support Your Boy, check out our website! https://dustinsfishtanks.com/ Subscribe https://goo.gl/8Sa20Z Most Recent Video https://goo.gl/p4EUdq Most Popular Video https://goo.gl/ZU6YdC Support your Boy - Check out my aquarium plants for sale: https://goo.gl/Bmmm4G Popular Video Playlists Below INSANE FISH ROOM TOURS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VDOnZdGE2A&list=PLnw3D5LLGih10emjTgmqODUG8LUfiRyTO SMALL FISH TANK SERIES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJipyQv-kEA&index=1&list=PLnw3D5LLGih2Of_h9-bSFkA9LU9XfVjJl TOP 5 Fish Videos (Funny :P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK6Oirg39x0&index=2&list=PLnw3D5LLGih14KD64PUgEp2JiFOZ1-kZL No Maintenance Aquarium Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV6qqzZ7e3I&list=PLnw3D5LLGih3ry49t00hLjsktfBV-hG6f Sunday Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJipyQv-kEA&list=PLnw3D5LLGih0Wdi2wtp_CVsfd7QiSr6Gv Aquarium TIPS and Tricks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFd0_zyrVP0&index=1&list=PLnw3D5LLGih1KEuNq_Ir6US8Q7A2Fdu3S: aquascaping Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IneqJdh82UY&list=PLnw3D5LLGih1_R4_q_U2nTRfIWjOp_q0v INSANE German Fish Store https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXZXJYzp71o&list=PLnw3D5LLGih04oeax4uTCfc6buTlsh9aJ Koi and Pond Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_5HcRFLxfk&list=PLnw3D5LLGih3ynaEMqIpJ4d7r8hmM78JI SPECIES SUNDAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpAdLaqqCn4&list=PL2F4BE1931D73538C Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DustinsFishtanks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinsfishtanks/

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al mason - 6 years ago

Thanks for the love, Dustin <3

Damion Markham - 6 years ago

Thank you

Driftin Driftwood - 6 years ago

Old news brah.

tacklebox1978 - 6 years ago

I never got in to keeping Discus but have always been amazed by his fish. May he rest in peace. Keep up the great work of working with kids. You are making an impact and great memories for them.

Mashugina - 6 years ago

Jack Wattley was a man every man could look up to, even if you only looked at his military service record. It is sad when we lose those who were blessed with the divine touch of greatness. Jack's memory will be holdfast in the hearts of his loved ones, and those who loved him. Untold generations of fish keepers, hobbyists, and aficionados will never be able to express their gratitude to jack for his work. Jack Wattley was a rare soul that will be sorely missed, in a world made a little darker by his passing. Godspeed mister Wattley thank you for your service sir, may you rest in peace.

Russ Newcomb - 6 years ago

Hay I found a soft shell turtle in my backyard it’s in a bucket right now wat should I do

Russ Newcomb - 6 years ago

Rip

Duane Vigue - 6 years ago

Love that youre all about the kids, but you gotta watch the language. My 10 year old thinks youre awesome and loves your vids, but I have to screen them for language. RIP Jack Whattley. Very sad, HUGE personality in the Discus world. He will be missed.

Bumpy - 6 years ago

RIP

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ZMan3k - 6 years ago

Shouldn’t it be an ofishuary? All jokes aside, sad to see a legend go.

nsane992002 - 6 years ago

Man I'm not going to lie, this got me a little emotional, because WHAT A LIFE!!! He seemed like a man that really enjoyed life and was not scared to fully enjoy what he loved! RIP Jack

Maria Zubrycky - 6 years ago

Wow...so sad for us to loose Jack but what a legacy he leaves. Thanks for giving him the props he deserves

Vicki K - 6 years ago

Thanks for this.

Net Aquascapes - 6 years ago

My dad has tons of those tropical hobbyist magazines. Me and my brother as kids would raid his old fish room to find filters, aerators, or anything we could use in our secret fish tanks.

Grassypeak - 6 years ago

Nice one! I used to read those old TFH magazines until they fell apart in my hands!
Cheers,
Chris

Bay Area Fish Keeper - 6 years ago

Been keeping fish on and off for roughly 24 years now.. just got me a used 48"x30"x20" tank and planning on dirting it. Just had to throw that down as YOU were the one who got me into planted tanks in the first place 5 years ago. So thank you and I hope you're able to plague more people with this beautiful hobby

Bay Area Fish Keeper - 6 years ago

BTW i'm gonna need plants for this tank haha i'll be hitting you up in the very near future my man!

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 6 years ago

Bay Area Fish Keeper its a fun plague! Thanks!

toolhog10 - 6 years ago

Dude sounds like a fish keeping God. It must have been difficult flying a single engine plane from US to Brazil and back in the 70's with all the other stuff being smuggled that way during that time.

toolhog10 - 6 years ago

I recall pre AOL days learning from these magazines too! I found boxes from an unknown location all about the females and stuff, good times then, and very informative.

R Bear - 6 years ago

I can remember waiting each month for my copy of Tropical Fish magazine, I would read it over and over just to make sure I didn't miss any thing. Jack will be missed by every one.I still have a few old copies from many years ago. Thanks for all your videos and keep them coming.

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Pup314 - 6 years ago

Requiesce in pace, Jack Wattley.

QueAquatics - 6 years ago

Sorry to hear this

Sandy Rodriguez - 6 years ago

Discus fish are so gorgeous. They are a bit too advanced for me, at this time ... but hopefully will own some in the future. Thank you Jack and Dustin!

Sandy Rodriguez - 6 years ago

Well, there is a large asian population so I would not be surprised if there were plenty of aquariums, just not a lot of groups. Lol, at the DC comment.

Bay Area Fish Keeper - 6 years ago

I didn't know how many people were into aquariums in the SF area until recently this year when I worked with many different people on tanks. It was definitely an eye opener :) I get confused when people say DC since i'm down here in Daly City aka the other DC lol

Sandy Rodriguez - 6 years ago

Good insight Bay Area Fish Keeper. BTW, I live DC area now, but live in the Bay Area for seven years and it seems like there are more fishkeepers this way.

Bay Area Fish Keeper - 6 years ago

Discus nowadays aren't anywhere near as difficult as before. They do like clean tanks, which will never change haha. I've seen people keeping discus in ph as high as 7 (i personally wouldn't advise that as you can run into some stress with them) but just saying. They're much hardier now that they've been bred in captivity for so long. Just keep away from the wild caught as those are definitely finicky

StMichaelsArmy - 6 years ago

Wow , he had a good life, I can hardly keep my petco fish alive two died this year but I only have a 10 gallon planted dirted tank, and man it was hard the first two months, I did everything wrong. R.I.P. Jack Wattley! God made man in his own image, even if there is life on another planet they are not as special as us, even the angels were not made in God's own image. I think this why we have the urge to do something Godly like make a little world like an aquarium. Some of us are better at it but everyone gets good eventually. You made it easier to get there eventually Jack Wattley because God walked a little bit closer to you while you cared for your tanks being he was getting some pointers without you knowing it. Thanks from us all.

Voodoo Nurse - 6 years ago

RIP

RotaryBuddha - 6 years ago

I have some of his strain. Great looking discus.

Daniel Dulu - 6 years ago

He followed his dream and had success, not many can say that.

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 6 years ago

Flew into the Amazon and stayed with the natives!!!

Tank Mates - 6 years ago

Sad to here about the passing of the discus legend...I’ve had tanks throughout my childhood but just seriously gotten into it at 25 and it’s been a year since then. From watching you and others I’ve learned a lot and have made a flourishing tank thanks to everyone. Love the thorough video

Amanda's Oranda's - 6 years ago

Sorry for your loss. It's very kind of you to share this legend with us. My heart goes out to his family and friends and those who looked up to him and his work. RIP Jack

RT Mac - 6 years ago

I read so much of his stuff in TFH back in the day. Truly a legend.

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 6 years ago

RT Mac it was like every edition.....crazy knowledge

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Raccoon Creek Aquatics - 6 years ago

That's awesome, man! Inspire and encourage the youth! Wish so badly I could go to the aquatic experience!

Tanks and Critters - 6 years ago

I love what you do for the youth. However your knowledge astounds me. I never did anything with planted tanks because of the fish I keep. Your knowledge introduced me to plants compatible with my fish. You are selling yourself short not feeling just as much satisfaction for what you do for us. I believe you can and will be the Jack Wattley of planted aquariums. The hobby will surely miss him but his ideas imagination and legend will never leave.

Tanks and Critters - 6 years ago

+Dustin's Fish Tanks I guess I never looked at it that way. Lacking the tangible aspects would be lacking a lot. Thank you

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 6 years ago

I’m working towards being what you said ;)

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 6 years ago

Tanks and Critters thanks- it’s simple- I can’t SEE you say this. Real life is what I lack as a YouTuber- thank you for sure. Just understand I’m in the box

Amanda Brooks - 6 years ago

Dustin's Fish Tanks you started doing that early lol

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 6 years ago

Amanda Brooks killing it eh ;)

erisisthename - 6 years ago

The beauty is his knowledge and love for the hobby will live on with all of us.

Chanski 85 - 6 years ago

Love stories you bring about these legends. I simply wouldn't know some of the people without these video. Keep em comin.

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 6 years ago

Chanski 85 gotta spread the love to the people who molded who I am in this Fishtank game

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 6 years ago

Well said- I will never forget those ads and articles

Michael Mitchell - 6 years ago

Red turquoise first and for most, then blue diamonds....Rip Mr Wattley...

Rand Alkire - 6 years ago

Thanks Dustin for this news. I have never kept Discus so I was unaware of this great man, but I will definitely be looking for his books and TFH articles. My father of 96 years also just passed away this week. Thank you for the many outstanding things you do for the hobby. Rand

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 6 years ago

Rand Alkire sorry about your loss. How do you feel about your father living to 96? My grandpa is 95...it’s tough

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 6 years ago

Stay tuned. I actually have good news about it ahead!