From Aquarium, Now Taal Lake's Most Invasive! (Midas Cichlid)

This is a documentary about the Midas Cichlid, a fish that used to be just a common aquarium pet in the Philippines, but has now spread across Lake Taal and become an invasive species. Living in the US and sending money back to the Philippines? Try NALA. Zero fees, great exchange rates, with bank and mobile wallet options like GCash, Coins & more. New user? Use my code "JOHN20" to get a $20 welcome bonus. (New users sending from the US to the Philippines only) Download: https://join.iwantnala.com/JOHN20 Often, the shiny things... jewel in the eyes and valued. But this fish that shines like gold... why for the fishermen.. like copper, and just giving it away. We are now here at Taal Lake... the third largest lake in the entire Philippines. Under the calm waters of the lake, there is an invasive species that continues to multiply. A fish that is not naturally part of this ecosystem. Midas Cichlid The midas cichlid originally comes from the lakes and freshwater systems of Central America. Because of its vivid color and unusual behavior... it became popular in the ornamental fish industry in various parts of the world. Included here is the Philippines. Inside the aquarium shops... this is just an ordinary view. Fish being bought. Taking care. And placed in homes as a symbol of beauty. But as time goes by... some of them ended up in a place that was not their original origin. In the lake of Taal. For business sponsorship, collaboration and etc email us @ [email protected] #documentary #Taal Lake #Midas Cichlid