50-Year Journey Farming Aquarium Fish | Documentary

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
  • Join us in this captivating documentary as we follow the remarkable story of Trevor, a man who has dedicated 50 years of his life to breeding fish for aquariums. He is the founder of Fish Finatix, a business that has become a marvel of the aquarium hobbyist community.
    Through his vast knowledge and experience, Trevor has developed a keen understanding of the behavior and traits of various fish species. His tireless efforts have resulted in the creation of some of the most visually stunning and healthy fish in the industry.
    In this documentary, we take a deep dive into Trevor's life and learn about his journey from a young boy with a fascination for fish to the founder of a successful business. Through interviews with customers and colleagues, we get a glimpse of his business approach and his passion for his work.
    We also explore the challenges Trevor has faced throughout his career, including the environmental impact on fish populations and the ethical considerations of breeding fish for commercial purposes.
    Join us on this inspiring journey as we discover the incredible life of Trevor and his contribution to the aquarium hobbyist community.
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Komentáře • 154

  • @clint9027
    @clint9027 Před rokem +27

    He’s the kind of guy we all want as a mentor, he’s probably lost more knowledge then most of us have. Please bring this fella back even if the video is 3 hours long we would watch it.

  • @Louis-yy6ge
    @Louis-yy6ge Před rokem +84

    I wish this video was an hour or more longer.

    • @PNH-sf4jz
      @PNH-sf4jz Před rokem +4

      It certainly seemed to go very quickly. Sometimes a 15:00 minute video can seem to take ages. With videos like these, the time passes very quickly. It is an inducement to start "binge" watching. Can't get enough.

    • @abinrobert
      @abinrobert Před rokem +1

      Same as you

    • @PNH-sf4jz
      @PNH-sf4jz Před rokem

      @@abinrobert 👍✅

    • @josephripley1641
      @josephripley1641 Před rokem +1

      Yes very interesting!!!
      BlessUp!!!
      🌊🌿🌊🐟🌊💥🤙🏼

    • @justinstuart8382
      @justinstuart8382 Před rokem +2

      Yup all of these !

  • @thedommyllama9175
    @thedommyllama9175 Před rokem +29

    Please Nick can you have this guy on for over an hour doing something similar to how adrian showed almost every species and highlighted certain tips to keeping / breeding them. This is the closest Cory operation to the book on Ornamental Fish Farming that I’ve seen you visit. As an aspiring Cory breeder myself, I’d love to see all his species and any tricks he has for breeding them!

    • @annaadams-sp5tn
      @annaadams-sp5tn Před rokem +5

      Hi mate. Yes, you are dead right on that one. Brian Andrews who wrote the book "Ornamental Fish Farming" was a business partner for years, both in South Africa at Amatikulu Hatchery, as well as in Australia at Kilcoy Ornamental Fisheries. I have adapted many of his principles in what I do now. Brian was inspirational to me for so many years.

  • @australianbiotopes4563
    @australianbiotopes4563 Před rokem +36

    This is a great video! I love these fish room tours keep them coming! 🙂

  • @matwegner8274
    @matwegner8274 Před rokem +8

    We need to see more of this guy and his passion for breeding. That was absolutely insane!🤯 im in complete awe

  • @lakeshiamills1454
    @lakeshiamills1454 Před rokem +8

    I would love to see a longer video with this gentleman. I'm sure his experiences and techniques would be eye opening. I learned a ton with just this short video.

  • @ronlafond5288
    @ronlafond5288 Před rokem +11

    This was absolutely wonderful, Nick. He seems like such a neat person. The kind of guy I'd like to have as a next door neighbor. Thanks for sharing this one.

  • @SliceradioAu
    @SliceradioAu Před rokem +4

    This man is a fish breeding legend!

  • @amandahugandkiss4615
    @amandahugandkiss4615 Před rokem +1

    We need a longer tour with this guy! Thanks nick, keep up the good work

  • @SuperPetar1234
    @SuperPetar1234 Před rokem +1

    This man is awesome! A man who dose what he can when he can. Builds everything himself loves his hobby/job
    We all should draw every word that has came from this man no bull just truth from a real master.
    Thank you very much please do a longer upload on this man!!

  • @RyanStonedonCanadianGaming

    I love his "rubbish bins" setup. Not rubbish at all. The tubes are a genius idea!

    • @Firebird894
      @Firebird894 Před rokem

      I am a poor start up fish farmer/hobbyist and I am loving to see other people using bins and tubs aswell I still use them a lot I cannot afford to buy all glass tanks where I live they are hard to come by and I cannot drive to pick them up. So I find tubs as clear as possible when I need to see the fish side on I also have a lot of black tubs and bins and even 10L buckets for $2 at the supermarket. I scour bargan shops for tubs and buckets. I use the flexi tubs with handles too. If it isnt toxic and holds water I will use it. Some fish like the black bins and tubs better than tanks. I am raising a bichir in a black hydro tub. And if you want to run a sump flow system it is so easy to install bulkheads in plastic tubs. You can make amazing sump systems with hydro tubs and IBC containers and cheap plastic pipes from bunnings with the little flow taps. I am about to start on a system and a shed I plan to insulate. You can even plant out the sump if you want bare tanks and still get the benefits

  • @geowelgeorge7805
    @geowelgeorge7805 Před rokem +1

    These are the kind of people who make a hobby worth it, so well shot and it was a delight watching this from start to end :)

  • @craigquinn8225
    @craigquinn8225 Před rokem +2

    I love seeing people in the hobby like him. 👍

  • @noelbrucker135
    @noelbrucker135 Před rokem +2

    What a lovely story and a terrific video. Such great content recently, Nick. I also really appreciate your art of pretty “background music” for these as true “background”, rather than the overpowering techno beats that other fish channels have adopted which make it hard to follow content. Just superbly done. Cheers.

  • @mattkinsella9856
    @mattkinsella9856 Před rokem +2

    This was so pleasant to watch. Could've listened to you both chat for hours. Some great advice too on making do with what you've got and not overcomplicating things. Proving fishkeeping and breeding is far more about knowledge and good care and not about all the expensive gear. Great stuff mate!

  • @guadaguppy4798
    @guadaguppy4798 Před rokem +3

    hello from the Philippines. Ive been following/subscribing your channel for the past 2 years and ive always manage to take away info from your videos and thats helped me alot. and for that thanks a lot. by the way Gone for a month and you come back with great content 2 this week. Nice videos mr. nick.

  • @2ndflooraquatics609
    @2ndflooraquatics609 Před rokem

    Love this!! I would also totally watch a longer video on this guy!!!! Thank you!!

  • @misfitz_ggsitzgeno3330
    @misfitz_ggsitzgeno3330 Před rokem +3

    keep these types of videos coming i love these documentaries with other fish keepers

  • @peterbott1877
    @peterbott1877 Před rokem +1

    Love these videos Nick, I just wish this was longer. Was all settled in for the long haul and a it was over all too soon.
    Keep up the good work, there's a demographic for this kind content.

  • @isaacmarks8009
    @isaacmarks8009 Před rokem +2

    what an inspiration, thank you using your channel for showcasing these amazing people

  • @josh_fel
    @josh_fel Před rokem +3

    Wow the video production is getting better and better ! Its amazing considering you're doing this while also running a business. Thanks for the video ! 😃😃

  • @gainikroy8574
    @gainikroy8574 Před rokem +2

    I am just loving what this channel is becoming. Soon it will be a mine of such gems of documentary

  • @malcolmbingham7313
    @malcolmbingham7313 Před rokem +1

    really glad to see Trevor is doing so well worked with him at Bay Fish he was a wealth of knowledge and always happy to pass it on loss a couple of great recently that where involved in the many facets of the industry sad to think of all that knowledge loss ,i think its great your interviewing and talking to then

    • @TrevorCoombs-th7dy
      @TrevorCoombs-th7dy Před rokem

      Great to see you out there still too Malcolm. Wishing you all the best.

  • @simonwalker1858
    @simonwalker1858 Před rokem

    Amazing genuine bit of footage. I want it to go on and on but its so perfect. I cant help think that if i was younger i would want to go and learn the way from that master. Great work. From the rainy UK, THANKS!

  • @KingsAquariumsAndAntWorld

    Absolutely amazing video nick! Really enjoyed it. This guy certainly knows what he's doing!. I love how simple everything looks especially those breeding bins in the tents. thanks for sharing mate! 😊

  • @Firebird894
    @Firebird894 Před rokem

    Please do a longer video with this amazing man!!!

  • @thepersonaljo
    @thepersonaljo Před rokem +1

    This was an excellent video. I love how simple yet balanced his operation is. And those specially designed hides are brilliant!!!

  • @sydneysangels
    @sydneysangels Před rokem +1

    Wow, what a beautifully done documentary. Great job. It's wonderful to see what years of passion and hard work can create. Truly inspirational 😍

  • @dangray
    @dangray Před rokem +1

    I love that you talk with the old guys.

  • @mjkarlogallardo777
    @mjkarlogallardo777 Před rokem +2

    Now I know why Nick a month long break! This was so good!

  • @shanmclean2553
    @shanmclean2553 Před rokem +2

    Great to see another Australian breeder

  • @Hari-kd9dz
    @Hari-kd9dz Před rokem +1

    pleased to see this

  • @josephripley1641
    @josephripley1641 Před rokem

    Awesome clip!!!💥🤙🏼
    Much wisdom here, i could sit and listen to his many stories!!!
    Blessings to you all!!!
    🌊🌱🌊🐚🌊🐟🌊🐠🌊🌿🌊

  • @theekshanaweerasingha6740

    he's a very humble and a nice guy. Great video, love this ❤

  • @susanstaples6171
    @susanstaples6171 Před rokem +1

    Outstanding content!

  • @omaeve
    @omaeve Před rokem +2

    It’s good to see the old timers like me still in the business

  • @paulbradbury7166
    @paulbradbury7166 Před rokem +1

    Hi Nick. You really put in a polished vlog. The sound background and visually play the part well. Been watching quite a few the past few day's. I had no idea our SE Qld was so bountiful in aqua farming. Thank you for bringing these stories of peoples life works.

  • @RyanKeane9
    @RyanKeane9 Před rokem

    I don’t know diddly squat about fish, I just like the folks you meet and how passionate they are about their craft. I’m addicted! ❤

  • @Lachie480
    @Lachie480 Před rokem +4

    Keep up the great work

  • @legionaquatics
    @legionaquatics Před 2 měsíci

    "don't expect to be rich over night because you never will be" Love that! 😄

  • @MajesticAquariumsTV
    @MajesticAquariumsTV Před rokem +1

    Great video!

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 Před rokem +1

    Great video thanks for sharing

  • @sharongrasso8498
    @sharongrasso8498 Před rokem +1

    Wow! Very cool!!!

  • @savieramsamooj7052
    @savieramsamooj7052 Před rokem +3

    Hello from Guyana love watching your videos.

  • @nealo7414
    @nealo7414 Před rokem

    Great Video. Trev is a Legend

  • @BadassRandomness
    @BadassRandomness Před rokem

    Your film making skills has improved so much, this is so cinematic!

  • @Worldslayer85
    @Worldslayer85 Před rokem

    Nice work Nick!! Love these fish tours 👍

  • @onibakulive
    @onibakulive Před rokem +1

    Amazing individual!

  • @jaxxonfishroom
    @jaxxonfishroom Před rokem +2

    Great video 😊

  • @jampiecoetzee5158
    @jampiecoetzee5158 Před rokem

    fish fanatics always been great people big shoutout from south africa here

  • @keepamericayisraelgreat5708

    How refreshing, down to Earth, Brilliant.

  • @Seven7ails
    @Seven7ails Před rokem +1

    Wow ! What a great host this man is. A happy, content man doing what he loves

    • @TrevorCoombs-th7dy
      @TrevorCoombs-th7dy Před rokem +1

      You are dead right Mr. Ironside. The passion became a business, which became my life. What more could anyone want?

    • @Seven7ails
      @Seven7ails Před rokem

      Just love from the Wifey and the Dog🫡 ❤

  • @devoncrowe2184
    @devoncrowe2184 Před rokem +1

    Great video and nice to see someone from my home country doing well 👍

  • @angiearflin9306
    @angiearflin9306 Před 10 měsíci

    I really enjoyed this video and would love to see him again

  • @gizzardwizard1
    @gizzardwizard1 Před rokem

    Well done on another really well made video. Keep following this direction.

  • @user-yb7eo9hf6u
    @user-yb7eo9hf6u Před rokem

    love your video Nick keep them coming🙂

  • @mhrckr
    @mhrckr Před rokem +1

    video is so nice.

  • @jannipanni
    @jannipanni Před rokem

    This was such a refreshing watch, wish him all the best

  • @Firebird894
    @Firebird894 Před rokem

    am a poor start up fish farmer/hobbyist and I am loving to see other people using bins and tubs aswell I still use them a lot I cannot afford to buy all glass tanks where I live they are hard to come by and I cannot drive to pick them up. So I find tubs as clear as possible when I need to see the fish side on I also have a lot of black tubs and bins and even 10L buckets for $2 at the supermarket. I scour bargan shops for tubs and buckets. I use the flexi tubs with handles too. If it isnt toxic and holds water I will use it. Some fish like the black bins and tubs better than tanks. I am raising a bichir in a black hydro tub. And if you want to run a sump flow system it is so easy to install bulkheads in plastic tubs. You can make amazing sump systems with hydro tubs and IBC containers and cheap plastic pipes from bunnings with the little flow taps. I am about to start on a system and a shed I plan to insulate. You can even plant out the sump if you want bare tanks and still get the benefits

  • @shericeayitsey2248
    @shericeayitsey2248 Před rokem

    Wow! Great video. Thank you!

  • @sallyannknight978
    @sallyannknight978 Před rokem

    Loved this content , very well done❤

  • @ViperOptix
    @ViperOptix Před rokem

    very cool, such a great walk through!

  • @CrowntailHalfmoon
    @CrowntailHalfmoon Před rokem +1

    Congratulations and Thank you Nick. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @vergilabrams1225
    @vergilabrams1225 Před rokem

    This Man needs more promotion

  • @BadlydrawnBen
    @BadlydrawnBen Před rokem +2

    That was cool wish it had been longer 👍

  • @danatkinson1517
    @danatkinson1517 Před rokem +1

    Great video. Very informative, lots of fish keeping wisdom. And love the colour grading of the video. Suits the content beautifully.

  • @madaboutmilitaria3630
    @madaboutmilitaria3630 Před rokem +2

    Great set up

  • @EmceeImpose
    @EmceeImpose Před rokem

    Cool guy, cool video man! Thanks a bunch

  • @melsfreshwater6020
    @melsfreshwater6020 Před rokem

    Amazing I love this guy, I do pottery and have thought about the fish ceramic idea, what a great business they have thanks for sharing!

  • @staychill6864
    @staychill6864 Před 9 měsíci

    You need to meet this guy again.

  • @FatGlennsFish
    @FatGlennsFish Před rokem

    I/ve known Trevor for over 10 years now and good on you Nick for persisting and getting this video done. After all the chats i have had with Trevor over the years I am still learning from him about the fish keeping journey and what I need to do to achieve my goals in the trade. Thanks boys, great story-

    • @TrevorCoombs-th7dy
      @TrevorCoombs-th7dy Před rokem +1

      Thanks Glenn, always a pleasure to have a chat with you. Tangs are one of the few fish I have never pursued, so I'm learning heaps from you too. All the best mate.

  • @chrishowell4775
    @chrishowell4775 Před rokem +1

    Great fish keeper and video thanks for sharing ❤

  • @leihilton9546
    @leihilton9546 Před 8 měsíci

    Love this

  • @aquacare_kl_01
    @aquacare_kl_01 Před 7 měsíci

    Love from kerala, India

  • @jeffkane4391
    @jeffkane4391 Před rokem

    Great video sir! Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @robsitarski1744
    @robsitarski1744 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video keep them coming!!

  • @sobieski478
    @sobieski478 Před 10 měsíci

    Fantastic content.

  • @junmadrazo1031
    @junmadrazo1031 Před rokem +1

    wow😮 i love this, Thank you so much🥰🥰🥰

  • @samharlen8912
    @samharlen8912 Před rokem +2

    Great video mate

  • @vincentpoirierruel8311

    I loved the guy !

  • @pikabae0790
    @pikabae0790 Před rokem +2

    Bro this camera quality ❤

  • @jsaquaticX
    @jsaquaticX Před rokem +2

    Love the video 📹 ❤️ 💕

  • @motorameshcgkumar6438
    @motorameshcgkumar6438 Před rokem +1

    Super bro

  • @barstat1002
    @barstat1002 Před rokem +2

    what a guy!

  • @jakubhosek1746
    @jakubhosek1746 Před rokem

    Awesome guy thanks

  • @CraigRobinson1979
    @CraigRobinson1979 Před rokem

    I would have loved to have seen more of the fish.

  • @JohnAmor-qr4jo
    @JohnAmor-qr4jo Před rokem

    Brilliant, we so enjoyed the tour. Hope to visit on our next trip to Australia

  • @MrsBJPalmer
    @MrsBJPalmer Před rokem +2

    Fantastic set up!! Would love to have some of their ceramics here in the 🇺🇸! Some of his rare corys too! Always a pleasure and fascinating trip with one of your videos, Nick! We ❤ Australia!!! (Those Bosemanis= WOW!!)

    • @TrevorCoombs-th7dy
      @TrevorCoombs-th7dy Před rokem

      Wish the postage didn't cost so much. We would love to be able to send to you guys. Thanks so much for your comments. Trevor.

  • @michaelcollins8410
    @michaelcollins8410 Před rokem

    Sweet room, real deal ! 👍

  • @michaelstillman6642
    @michaelstillman6642 Před rokem +1

    Great video would be great to see a little more I love his ingenuity

  • @vitaliyvyntu4566
    @vitaliyvyntu4566 Před rokem

    Very interesting

  • @elvinsworld11
    @elvinsworld11 Před rokem

    Lovely

  • @dalemoolman8776
    @dalemoolman8776 Před rokem +2

    Resourceful and humble South African! Wonderful to see ! Where can we find him and support him ?

  • @sveinjonnyhines4965
    @sveinjonnyhines4965 Před rokem

    this was interesting . hope you will make a 2h longer one hehe

  • @49richard
    @49richard Před rokem

    Asome!

  • @Aaron-sx6en
    @Aaron-sx6en Před rokem

    Nice video mate

  • @whitecloudmountainminnowpr6353

    Very cool

  • @salijob7218
    @salijob7218 Před rokem

    thanks

  • @AgeOrmstad
    @AgeOrmstad Před rokem

    Nice 👍

  • @tianed2823
    @tianed2823 Před rokem +1

    love this video, i guess we're just lookin' at things differently, way more different than that guy.