I love your channel! And, from a country that never took to the metric system, thank you for using centimeters AND inches. Keep trucking along. You’re doing a great job with your videos and we are thrilled when you post a new one!
Well done, Matt. Yes, I'd love to see a video on swordtails. And/or platies. Very interested. You and MD Fish Tanks are my go-to people now. I devour every video, and have learned so much (rasboras are from Asia, and tetras are South American! Mind blown.) But what I like best is that when I watch you and MD as well, it feels like sitting down with a cup of tea with your good mates. It's great fun. Thank you so much for what you do for us. ☺
Thank you so much! Definitely going to do videos on both of those eventually. I'm so glad that's the way you feel when watching the videos. It's exactly how we want to come across and generally how we are off camera too! ❤️❤️❤️
@@FishShopMatt also, you both have a very down-to-earth, laid back, vibe. A lot of other channels have a more stern, authoritative vibe which, well...isn't nearly as fun. Hahhahah.
Love the channel Matt, never change! Interested to know your thoughts on Panda Garra as an algae eater. I've found them very charismatic and fun to have in the tank, but also an absolute beast when kt comes to most types of algae, including blackbeard!
Matt was like he’s lost every single time and does not know what video he is doing. Until he talks about the content and we get info overload! 😅 Great job!
Brilliant again Matt. Really enjoyed it. I love oto’s, especially when they school. Also got 2 starlight plecos. Both bought at the same time. One is now quite large with bristles, the other has stayed smaller, with stubble. Im hoping its a female. Id live to see some baby plecos buzzing around the aquarium. The appreciation goes both ways mate. Thanks for such great info
Yeah, great list of fish! Those are pretty much my go to’s aswell! And btw I’ve actually got a vid on how to breed bristlenose plecos on Saturday! And finally I love your style of humour😂😂.
@@FishShopMatt Great, only 1 thing. It’s only part 1 because the fry haven’t grown enough yet to make a part 2😂, but eventually I will have 2 parts and then I will combine them to 1 longer which will be a full tutorial!
Love seeing your videos. I'm always excited to see that you've posted. Thanks for posting both types of measurements. Would love a "how to" video for upgrading everything to a new tank if you're going to keep all internal things (substrate, plants, and rocks) in the old to new tank but with a new filter. Maybe just a how to upgrade video in general.
The snails are hands down the best at algae removal! I tried the Yamato Numa shrimp, flying fox, etc, etc, but 3 snails cleaned the tank out in a couple of weeks.
The amount of algae that platies can eat always surprises me. There was a piece of decor in my male betta's tank that was covered in hair algae. My platy tank had a bunch of babies, so I switched the piece to the platy tank and the next day, every bit of hair algae had disappeared. Adorable little eating machines. Looking forward to the shrimp files. My husband loves cherry shrimp, and I've considered setting up a shrimp tank for him lol. Totally not as an excuse to play with a new tank. 😏
Haha making a cherry river scape for my hubby to, was like I wanted shrimp tank anyway just didn't say anything till he did haha 😂 n I was like oh so I don't have to talk him I to it after having tanks n fish already haha
Thanks Matt! Best tip was to not smash your head into the lasagna ;-D I really love shrimps and snails for the nano tanks. They do their job well. But snails can explode fast.
Matt you are THE BEST fishkeeper i know!! Love your knowledge and value you bring to MD's videos!! I need to visit the shop sometime and show my support for you and the channel! ❤ bless you
One of my favorite colorful algae eaters is the Longfin Rosey Barb! I’ve kept them in both my tanks and they absolutely decimate hair algae. Plus, they’re absolutely gorgeous with bright orange and green coloring. *Also, look how big those rope fish have gotten behind you!!!
I agree, the only reason they didn't get included was their sometimes nippy attitude but they will definitely be in round two of this video. The ropes are now massive!!!
Hello Matt, I'm starting out in aquarium hobby and I would like if you could make a video talking about how to keep Otocinclus and their healthy behavior. Thanks i really enjoy your videos and im learning a lot of it. Keep up friend!!
I saw you first a while back with MD. You have really grown into this role and you are outstanding at it. Great information and entertaining. Thank you!
Well timed video this one. One for one hell of a hair algae outbreak. Thankfully I also have a load of baby guppies so now that I've turned the lights down and raised I'm probably over feeding, so now hopefully they'll deal with it. Great video as always
Unfortunately when I try to give my octo's wafers my fish eat the wafers before they get a chance to get any! I'm not sure how to prevent it from happening? Love the channel, you and MD make fish keeping entertaining! 🤣👍
That is an issue that will always be there. Maybe try to put the algae wafers in at the same time as the general feed or when the lights are just about to go out. The other thing is to weigh down a bit of cucumber once in a while to help the Otto's graze.
Absolutely love Ur Vids. The passion and knowledge u have is awesome!! I wasn't impressed with my guppies was doing a water change when I lifted a rock and found a ton of baby bristlenose well as fast as I found them so did the guppies it was like watching my cichlids go for bloodworms. Now I half half as many bristlenose babies
I am so g;ad that you mentioned Mollies and Platies and Guppies. Just had this happen at our local big chain pet store. No body helping a lady and her 10 year old son who both looked lost. I asked if they needed any advice. The son had a 35 gal (130 lit) neon tetra and glow fish tank. They wanted some more colorful fish and had "a little algae" (Normal for a tank that gets minor direct sun) so I said guppies and a bit less food. Mabey if tank load is good a few cory to clean bottom resting food. When the employee showed up they were talked into a common Pleco. No color and totally wrong for their tank. But that is what they walked out with because "Algae" Woot more shrimp stuff to come!
Mollies may well be in a future tank for me! Well at least you can sleep well knowing you tried. Such a shame but we will educate one person at a time!!!
Been needing something in my 10 gallon betta tank to help with clean up. After watching this, I think I'm gonna go with some type of shrimp! Now I'm going to go watch your shrimp video 😀 thank you Matt!
Loved the video, one suggestion for you, if you made a list of the talking points (Particular fish type. etc.) to help you remember what you are addressing. A script of sorts. You are a very entertaining fellow and I always get a good giggle when watching. Also, looking forward to the "Shrimp files" on the Cherries. Have a good one! 👍
I've got two tanks a very large goldfish tank and a smaller platy only tank. The platy's are anazing at grazing on the algae suprsiong so infact. To be honest I just have a group of nerite snails to help them out a little. Bar that they do a great job on there own!
Loving the channel I got nerite snails in my aquarium which is allegedly freshwater however I may need to contact my water company I got baby snails LOLZ
Do a best dwarf cichlid video! With the average tank size being small-ish, dwarf cichlids would be an awesome video, shell dwellers, kribs, apistos, rams to name a few. Diversity with water parameters, breeding, intelligence, and looks. What’s not to love!?!
Well done Matt!🎉 very very informative! Love the MDM duo! Idea for a later date- scaping or information on black water tanks - just really like the natural look of them and imo they don’t get enough recognition! Cheers from Halifax NS
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So glad you started a channel, I always appreciate the wealth of knowledge you bring to MD's videos.
I love your channel! And, from a country that never took to the metric system, thank you for using centimeters AND inches.
Keep trucking along. You’re doing a great job with your videos and we are thrilled when you post a new one!
Thank you! I do try my best to remember as I'm rubbish at conversions. ❤️❤️❤️
@@FishShopMatt you’re fine. I would sit down and just chat with you anytime
@@FishShopMatt I had another thought...how about something on dwarf snakeheads? Like Channa Bleheri or Andrao? Please...?
Well done Matt, you’re doing really well with the channel! 👍🏻
Thank you! I'm enjoying every minute so glad you are too!
Each time I see that tank it just gets better. You and MD really nailed it with that build 👏
It is fantastic if I do say so myself.
It’s my favorite tank, I think. It’s fantastic!
Definitely going to be looking forward to tha shrimp files on cherry shrimp
I better get working on it! ❤️
Can't wait to see your vids on neo shrimp and livebearers!
Well done, Matt. Yes, I'd love to see a video on swordtails. And/or platies. Very interested. You and MD Fish Tanks are my go-to people now. I devour every video, and have learned so much (rasboras are from Asia, and tetras are South American! Mind blown.) But what I like best is that when I watch you and MD as well, it feels like sitting down with a cup of tea with your good mates. It's great fun. Thank you so much for what you do for us. ☺
Thank you so much! Definitely going to do videos on both of those eventually. I'm so glad that's the way you feel when watching the videos. It's exactly how we want to come across and generally how we are off camera too! ❤️❤️❤️
@@FishShopMatt oh that is so nice. If you come to Florida I will make tea and cookies for you both. lol
@@FishShopMatt also, you both have a very down-to-earth, laid back, vibe. A lot of other channels have a more stern, authoritative vibe which, well...isn't nearly as fun. Hahhahah.
Thanks Matt! I didn't know some live bearers were good at eating algae. I learn something new every everyday!
Thank you and you're welcome ❤️
So glad you decided to start doing yt😁
Same here because then I can interact with you wonderful people! ❤️
8 footer looking pristine 🤌
you absolute tease!!!!!!!!! cherry shrimp coming up on shrimp files soon.......... what a tease. Great video again mate
🤣🤣🤣 got to keep you all keen! ❤️
@@FishShopMatt 😁
I've been looking forward to a Neocaridina fish (shrimp) files. Great video thank you sir. I hope you had a great time on your trip.
Coming soon I promise! Thank you! ❤️
Somewhat newer subscriber from America. And so far Im lovin the channel and videos...
Hey 👋 thank you and I'm glad you're enjoying them! ❤️
Love the channel Matt, never change!
Interested to know your thoughts on Panda Garra as an algae eater. I've found them very charismatic and fun to have in the tank, but also an absolute beast when kt comes to most types of algae, including blackbeard!
Thank you!
They're great they just aren't as common in the hobby as I would like them to be! ❤️
Great video matt,but you missed my favourite the panda Garra!!!!👌👍
They will be in part two! ❤️
@@FishShopMatt 🤣🤣🤣ok pal,thanks man.👍
Love your videos. Keep it up 🙂
Thank you! Will do!
Matt was like he’s lost every single time and does not know what video he is doing. Until he talks about the content and we get info overload! 😅 Great job!
Brilliant again Matt. Really enjoyed it. I love oto’s, especially when they school. Also got 2 starlight plecos. Both bought at the same time. One is now quite large with bristles, the other has stayed smaller, with stubble. Im hoping its a female. Id live to see some baby plecos buzzing around the aquarium. The appreciation goes both ways mate. Thanks for such great info
Starlights are so beautiful, fingers crossed you have a pair!!!
great job.. nailed it perfectly
Thank you! ❤️
Me encanta la forma en la que Matt explica las cosas!
Thank you! ❤️
Thanks Matt,hope alls well.🌱🌱🌱🐟🐟🐟🌱🌱
You are one of the best fish sources on RUclips.
Thank you!
Yeah, great list of fish! Those are pretty much my go to’s aswell! And btw I’ve actually got a vid on how to breed bristlenose plecos on Saturday! And finally I love your style of humour😂😂.
Awesome! I'll go check it out!!!
@@FishShopMatt Great, only 1 thing. It’s only part 1 because the fry haven’t grown enough yet to make a part 2😂, but eventually I will have 2 parts and then I will combine them to 1 longer which will be a full tutorial!
I love your sense of humor....thank you for mentioning hair algae I can't seem to get rid of it
Thank you! ❤️
Loving the vibe Matt! we could be friends! shoutout from sweden!!
Hey Sweden! 👋
Thank you! ❤️
From America, I love you!!! ❤️
I have otos, amanos, and the ultimate king and most underrated, PLATIES!
spotless tank
Yes! Great selection!!! ❤️
Thanks Matt you're about frisky lol lots of innuendo, made me laugh on a sad day so appreciated 😘💚💚💚
I'm so glad it made you smile, I hope your sad day is behind you now! ❤️❤️❤️
Love your work Matt. Keep it up pal 👍🏻
Thank you! Certainly will do!
Lots on everything,always learning,The hard way.🐟🐟🐟🐟
Love seeing your videos. I'm always excited to see that you've posted. Thanks for posting both types of measurements.
Would love a "how to" video for upgrading everything to a new tank if you're going to keep all internal things (substrate, plants, and rocks) in the old to new tank but with a new filter.
Maybe just a how to upgrade video in general.
Thank you! That's cool I've got some plans for step by step guides soon and more setups! ❤️
Love the videos. They’re a refreshing and fun alternative to the played out RUclips norm.
Thank you! I do aim to be less serious and make it fun!
The snails are hands down the best at algae removal! I tried the Yamato Numa shrimp, flying fox, etc, etc, but 3 snails cleaned the tank out in a couple of weeks.
That tank behind you has grown in so beautifully!
The amount of algae that platies can eat always surprises me. There was a piece of decor in my male betta's tank that was covered in hair algae. My platy tank had a bunch of babies, so I switched the piece to the platy tank and the next day, every bit of hair algae had disappeared. Adorable little eating machines.
Looking forward to the shrimp files. My husband loves cherry shrimp, and I've considered setting up a shrimp tank for him lol. Totally not as an excuse to play with a new tank. 😏
Haha making a cherry river scape for my hubby to, was like I wanted shrimp tank anyway just didn't say anything till he did haha 😂 n I was like oh so I don't have to talk him I to it after having tanks n fish already haha
Thanks Matt! Best tip was to not smash your head into the lasagna ;-D
I really love shrimps and snails for the nano tanks. They do their job well. But snails can explode fast.
🤣 glad I could help you out. Yeah I agree with the snail problem that's why I like the nerites.
Matt panda garra I find them the best they clean everything, plus they are entertaining and a nice looking fish they are the best
Garra will definitely make round two of my list of algae eaters.
Thanks Matt...another great informative video...can't wait for more
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you so much for the info. From Cambodia :)
Great video Matt!
Glad you enjoyed it
Otos saved my aquarium from diatoms aka brown algae! In a span of 2 days it was all gone. 5 gal with 2 otos
They are fanatic little workers!
Yes they are a must have. Make sure you feed them some algae wafers or blanched veggies once they’ve cleared up most of the algae.
hey matt! you have a cool shop!!! just set up a tank again after a few years and its f@$%ing awesome!!!
Thank you mate, glad you're enjoying it!
Matt you are THE BEST fishkeeper i know!!
Love your knowledge and value you bring to MD's videos!!
I need to visit the shop sometime and show my support for you and the channel!
❤ bless you
Another great video Matt! You're such a wealth of information🤩 Love and have Amanos, Bristlenose, Nerites and Otocats🥰
Thank you so much! ❤️
I've been eating lasagne all wrong! Thanks Matt!
Kweepit up Matt, you are the perfect crazy we enjoy watching
That's one cool looking tank!
One of my favorite colorful algae eaters is the Longfin Rosey Barb! I’ve kept them in both my tanks and they absolutely decimate hair algae. Plus, they’re absolutely gorgeous with bright orange and green coloring.
*Also, look how big those rope fish have gotten behind you!!!
I agree, the only reason they didn't get included was their sometimes nippy attitude but they will definitely be in round two of this video.
The ropes are now massive!!!
They eat carpet plants 😂
Hello Matt, I'm starting out in aquarium hobby and I would like if you could make a video talking about how to keep Otocinclus and their healthy behavior. Thanks i really enjoy your videos and im learning a lot of it. Keep up friend!!
I saw you first a while back with MD. You have really grown into this role and you are outstanding at it. Great information and entertaining. Thank you!
I would love a video looking at low tech temperate set ups to inspire us during this cost of living and energy crisis
LOL you need a note book with some bullet points of what youre chatting about hahaha.
Love it tho. off the cuff and to the point. brilliant vids.
Great video and information! BTW the part under the video that you write in is called the "doobly doo"
thanks Matt!
Thank you!
Well timed video this one. One for one hell of a hair algae outbreak.
Thankfully I also have a load of baby guppies so now that I've turned the lights down and raised I'm probably over feeding, so now hopefully they'll deal with it.
Great video as always
I heard this is the video you needed, literally created it just for you! 🤣 Good luck with your battle! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Matt!
Unfortunately when I try to give my octo's wafers my fish eat the wafers before they get a chance to get any! I'm not sure how to prevent it from happening? Love the channel, you and MD make fish keeping entertaining! 🤣👍
That is an issue that will always be there. Maybe try to put the algae wafers in at the same time as the general feed or when the lights are just about to go out.
The other thing is to weigh down a bit of cucumber once in a while to help the Otto's graze.
@@FishShopMatt thanks so much for the response and the suggestions! Much appreciated!
Love all the videos you make Matt. Getting back into the hobby and find your content the best help mate
Absolutely love Ur Vids. The passion and knowledge u have is awesome!! I wasn't impressed with my guppies was doing a water change when I lifted a rock and found a ton of baby bristlenose well as fast as I found them so did the guppies it was like watching my cichlids go for bloodworms. Now I half half as many bristlenose babies
Thank you! Oh no nightmare guppies, that would have been a very crunchy meal! 🤢
Great plants!
Nice one Jenson Button : )
Thank you senior aquatics!!!
Thank you for your help Matt. I now have a bit more info. I still haven't decided which algae eater to get, but this helps.
Love you and your videos!!!!
Another great video buddy love your energy and inspiration 👏
Thank you so much 👍
This was so interesting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Oh, and I wanted to ask… What is the creature swimming around in the tank that was behind you? It looks like an eel
@@jenpink4298 rope fish I believe
Thank you, It is indeed a rope or reedfish very cool but very good at escaping.
Escaping from the tank?? Where would it go?
Very informative. Looking forward to the Holland video's dropping 👍
It should be good! ❤️
Cool Fish Shop Matt wenn ich irgend wann mal in England sein sollte komm ich auf jeden Fall vorbei
That would be amazing! ❤️
Great job Matt, I use have Florida flag fish and they also eat some of the Blackbeard algae
I do love Florida flags! Going to try and track some down.
They're great. I have a pair in a well-planted tank and they've yet to do any harm to stems, epiphytes etc
Mine do a great job of controlling algae, but I've also had a large male destroy some plants for the heck of it.
Great video again Matt loving the info. My bristle nose have settled in really well. Il be into the shop again soon.
Awesome buddy, thank you! Look forward to seeing you! Maybe I need to come in the summer and vlog building a pond with you! ❤️❤️❤️
Great video buddy and thank you. Cant wait for your pleco/Bristlenose breeding vid
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
I am so g;ad that you mentioned Mollies and Platies and Guppies. Just had this happen at our local big chain pet store. No body helping a lady and her 10 year old son who both looked lost. I asked if they needed any advice. The son had a 35 gal (130 lit) neon tetra and glow fish tank. They wanted some more colorful fish and had "a little algae" (Normal for a tank that gets minor direct sun) so I said guppies and a bit less food. Mabey if tank load is good a few cory to clean bottom resting food. When the employee showed up they were talked into a common Pleco. No color and totally wrong for their tank. But that is what they walked out with because "Algae"
Woot more shrimp stuff to come!
Mollies may well be in a future tank for me! Well at least you can sleep well knowing you tried. Such a shame but we will educate one person at a time!!!
That tank behind you matt is spectacular, really beautiful. The first time I've seen you're podcast I'll definitely start watching you. Later, bro.
I would love to see a video about water tests, what is best, strips or others and why?
Been needing something in my 10 gallon betta tank to help with clean up. After watching this, I think I'm gonna go with some type of shrimp! Now I'm going to go watch your shrimp video 😀 thank you Matt!
Be great to see an update on your colleagues koi pond and filters set up
It's coming but progress is slow due to the rubbish weather.
Thank's Matt.
You're welcome.
Thanks Matt. Looking forward to the shrimp files!
Thanks Matt, still so happy you started a channel.
I appreciate that!
Like your messy style 😉 thanks for all the info!!!
🤣 thank you! ❤️
Enjoying your videos.
Love your vlogs, Matt! Very informative!
Glad you like them!
cool video good info
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video matt 👍
Thanks 👍
An matt upload!!
Woohoo!
Loved the video, one suggestion for you, if you made a list of the talking points (Particular fish type. etc.) to help you remember what you are addressing. A script of sorts. You are a very entertaining fellow and I always get a good giggle when watching. Also, looking forward to the "Shrimp files" on the Cherries. Have a good one! 👍
This is me with a script hahaha. I'm not sure it gets much better than this! 🤣🤣🤣
Excellent bro. Keep the vids coming.
Thanks! Will do!
Excellent information, excellent channel. ❤️ from 🇦🇺
Thank you! ❤️
I've got two tanks a very large goldfish tank and a smaller platy only tank. The platy's are anazing at grazing on the algae suprsiong so infact. To be honest I just have a group of nerite snails to help them out a little. Bar that they do a great job on there own!
Great video Matt! keep the vids coming mate 🙂
Thank you! ❤️
Saw you on Md, love your style and personality!! I’m going to love this channel. This is a super informative video! Well done 🤙🏻
-Lyle
Loving the channel I got nerite snails in my aquarium which is allegedly freshwater however I may need to contact my water company I got baby snails LOLZ
Oh wow there are 100s of species of Nerite so maybe you have one that can breed in fresh.
Soooo, It would be a great year to do some vids at Aquashella!
Thank you. Be well
Thanks, you too!
Hey you trimmed the beard. Looks much better. I'm thinking 2 Cherry shrimp for a nano. Snails. That's interesting.
Thanks so much 😊
Hi Matt your doing a great job.
I keep fancy goldfish in a planted aquarium could you do a fish files and advice tank mates ect cheers
Do a best dwarf cichlid video! With the average tank size being small-ish, dwarf cichlids would be an awesome video, shell dwellers, kribs, apistos, rams to name a few. Diversity with water parameters, breeding, intelligence, and looks. What’s not to love!?!
Ahhh nice idea I'll pop it on my list! ❤️
Great vid thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Well done Matt!🎉 very very informative! Love the MDM duo! Idea for a later date- scaping or information on black water tanks - just really like the natural look of them and imo they don’t get enough recognition! Cheers from Halifax NS