The Rare Barb Aquarium: Beautiful Aquascape Tutorial w/ Rocks & Plants Only

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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    It's not easy to create a decent looking layout with 3 rocks...but this is the best I've ever done. I needed a home for my Albino Cherry Barbs as their current aquarium is about to be a whole new project. The fish it visually very striking so I want to switch to a simple style aquascape to really show them off.
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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +18

    NEW MERCH CLICK HERE: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com
    It's not easy to create a decent looking layout with 3 rocks...but this is the best I've ever done. I needed a home for my Albino Cherry Barbs as their current aquarium is about to be a whole new project. The fish it visually very striking so I want to switch to a simple style aquascape to really show them off.
    Equipment (all links affiliate):
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    SMALL HANG ON BACK FILTER: US amzn.to/2Mw63OO UK amzn.to/39rx3b5
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    LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3t6HOHD UK amzn.to/3orIdRv
    CANISTER FILTER: US amzn.to/3iNeVtW UK amzn.to/2Fo774a
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    • @themousediaries
      @themousediaries 2 года назад

      Hi man! I love your channel. I have a question. I am very close to you (Yeovil) and have a Juwel Rio 180. I have absolutely no idea where to begin designing an aqua scape. My tank is planted and has bogwood but lacks ooommmppphhh! Would you be willing to do an aqua scape in my tank for your channel? I can pay too? Let me know!

    • @Cel-es-Tien
      @Cel-es-Tien 2 года назад

      One of my favorite is the Lost Buddha in the Jungle aqvarium :) I am curious what will be from it, and if you ever use up again that Buddha :)

    • @Sunshine-rm2zb
      @Sunshine-rm2zb 2 года назад

      What was the filter with the surface skimmer?

    • @Kamikazeesouled
      @Kamikazeesouled 2 года назад

      Whats the vacuum thing you have?

  • @rachelschildman2327
    @rachelschildman2327 2 года назад +26

    “Don’t be crippled by perfection.” ❤️❤️❤️

    • @patriclop2pl
      @patriclop2pl 2 года назад +1

      I love ❤️ this quote too! When it comes to planted tanks, drawing, and wood carving, I'm very hard on myself, wanting it to look 👀 a certain way!

    • @naturesfinest2408
      @naturesfinest2408 2 года назад

      @@patriclop2pl and sometimes i dont even know what that "certain way" is. I just sit and stare. Sometimes the best thing to do is close my eyes and drop the rocks. I use a separate area to set up my scapes. Just see how the rocks lie.

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 2 года назад +60

    I remember when I first started watching you and you going out into your yard and digging up dirt to put in your aquariums.. it was the first time I had ever seen this done!! And the results you got were just astounding to me.. later on I met and started helping Father Fish, I learned so much about the dirted tank and more about the capping system with sand!! Recently we have been talking about getting mud/ dirt from a natural water source and how beneficial it can be in an aquarium!! We are both such big fans of yours and we talk about you all the time 🙏
    The African River Tank has turned out absolutely beautiful!! The riccia looks amazing, thank you for all of your ideas!!
    You never disappoint MD this was another amazing build 😍 it turned out perfect using the three rocks!!
    I love the way you explain everything and video it so we can understand and recreate beautiful aquascapes like yours!!
    Thank you for another awesome video my friend!! I hope you're having a blessed weekend 🙏🌿🐟🌿💚

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +4

      Thanks Mary. Really glad you are enjoying everything. So much more coming as well!!

    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 2 года назад +6

      And those long finned Cherry barbs 😍♥️🥰

    • @sunaymukherjee7576
      @sunaymukherjee7576 2 года назад +4

      @@marypaigeflynn4512 That's why I see you in nearly every fish related video from FFT to MD to SerpaDesign and maybe Joey as well !! Thanks for sharing the idea of natural river soil !

    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 2 года назад +5

      @@sunaymukherjee7576 thank you for the kind comment!! I do enjoy all of those channels and meeting new friends like you 🙏 I hope you have a wonderful day 🙏🥰🌿🐟♥️

    • @bobbysauer7826
      @bobbysauer7826 2 года назад +2

      @@marypaigeflynn4512 dont bring mud in from outside unless you want unwanted/dangerous pest's and organisms thriving in your tank :/

  • @billadama
    @billadama 2 года назад

    They look like little goldfish. Brilliant.

  • @martincregg
    @martincregg 2 года назад +29

    Absolitely love this. The closing section of this video was so soothing. Would be really great is you could do a sort of time lapse on this tank. Take a photo or short video every week for the next three months so we can see how it develops over time.

    • @magdalenagaton2737
      @magdalenagaton2737 2 года назад +1

      Love your videos watching you from Australia I had a 125 gallon fish tank through your videos I had a little bit ideas to do with it

  • @whotfseth
    @whotfseth 2 года назад +5

    6:30 am + MDfishtank video = perfect day

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 года назад

      😊

    • @jc13781
      @jc13781 2 года назад

      I love when I wake up for work and there is a new video waiting for me while I sip my coffee in bed

  • @berenicehickey9755
    @berenicehickey9755 Месяц назад

    I have albino cherry barbs! Ive had fish for decades and these are my absolute favourites! More laid back than regular cherry barbs I find...

  • @GodisTruth914
    @GodisTruth914 2 года назад

    Wow!!! This is FLAWLESS!!!!!

  • @aldofunes147
    @aldofunes147 2 года назад

    The music and video quality just go so perfect sort of like an elegance video

  • @victoriahilson1290
    @victoriahilson1290 2 года назад

    By far my favourite aquarium channel

  • @lindapeppin2441
    @lindapeppin2441 2 года назад

    Should have a ❤️ icon. Love this.

  • @sharonlewis6258
    @sharonlewis6258 2 года назад

    That looks great with the orange fish.

  • @LR-jl7rp
    @LR-jl7rp 2 года назад +4

    This has been one of the most relatable episodes I've watched to date. There were little things that happened during the setup that constantly happen with me and I felt really good about myself for someone as brilliant as MD having the same situations. MD is human after all 🤣

  • @jesusrios9482
    @jesusrios9482 Год назад

    I believe this guy got the most beautiful thanks on youtube.. Every tank he makes small or big for some reason comes out absolutely aestheticlean pleasing....

  • @christopherborchers766
    @christopherborchers766 2 года назад

    What I love about every beautiful video you make is that you casually plant approximately $100-150 worth of plants in each tank! Definitely inspired me to recycle plants, as well as start a plant only tank!

  • @suzigti92
    @suzigti92 2 года назад +1

    One of my favorite smaller tank builds! The balance of openness and detail is perfect. Cherry pop!

  • @NaturalBiotopes
    @NaturalBiotopes 2 года назад +12

    It was a good preparation of a new aquarium with a good result.

  • @cking8776
    @cking8776 2 года назад +2

    MD thx for your videos. Love the scapes & your tips!!! Mostly love the care you give to animals & plants. Say hello to Timmy & your adorable boys!!! Your enthusiasm is contagious!!!
    🐠🐡🐟🙌

  • @mblit1918
    @mblit1918 2 года назад +4

    The barbs look amazing they are so bright

    • @leigh161269
      @leigh161269 2 года назад

      the true wild type would look even brighter without the deformed fins.

  • @pierro017
    @pierro017 2 года назад

    Oh my god, the "skimmer moment" is so satisfying !

  • @john25133368
    @john25133368 2 года назад +9

    Looking so clean, colour of the fish are popping! Good job MD

  • @bithplease1779
    @bithplease1779 2 года назад

    The first try scooping was satisfying

  • @wolfiartz672
    @wolfiartz672 2 года назад +1

    Damn I love it the tetras are so healthy too

  • @LoveBee999
    @LoveBee999 2 года назад +3

    some times i watch same video few times but never commented on any but man i love this - i love how fishs are looking in this tank

  • @andreacasoli3371
    @andreacasoli3371 2 года назад +2

    I keep watching and re-watching your videos, this channel is addictive. Greetings from Italy

  • @almahi316
    @almahi316 2 года назад +2

    It's already looking awesome

  • @gabrielleyourmoder
    @gabrielleyourmoder 2 года назад +3

    Wow, how can you be so creative???

  • @mikef3109
    @mikef3109 2 года назад

    This is what we call an MDgumi style tank. Stunning.

  • @oobalooba.
    @oobalooba. 2 года назад

    Wow the contrast of the colours is unreal 🤯😍

  • @abdullahaydemir6243
    @abdullahaydemir6243 2 года назад

    Gonna be honest. This hits different

  • @Dovietail
    @Dovietail 2 года назад

    you are my favorite first cup of the day film maker, my lad. bless you for your calm, funny, methodical style.

  • @jhamilprosperoso7949
    @jhamilprosperoso7949 2 года назад

    Absolutely love your randomness in creating your tank

  • @jonscoggins4182
    @jonscoggins4182 2 года назад

    So fresh and so clean clean 😎

  • @WLuke93
    @WLuke93 2 года назад

    Never seen Albino Cherry Barbs before until this video and then I saw some in my LFS today so had to get some 😁

  • @dawnt6791
    @dawnt6791 2 года назад

    I totally agree about the "rules". I say go with what makes you happy, a layout that appeals to YOUR eye. The "rules" can be useful jumping off points, but they shouldn't stifle creativity or personal appeal.

  • @jamesgrant3343
    @jamesgrant3343 2 года назад

    Nice! The black background transforms it. The contrast; white stone, black background, contrast: green plants red fish, good opposites!! Love to see some shrimp in there, cherry reds would look great!!

  • @sergioluna3073
    @sergioluna3073 2 года назад +1

    To Make an aquascape is a hard job. You do it very professional. Congratulations. Is really amazing.
    I can to see two faces in your rocks, something rare but exceptional. You trap the cherry barb fishes very easy!!! Salute you from Álvaro Obregón, Mexico. México. 🐡🐡🐡🐡🐠🐠🐠

  • @keikol.7110
    @keikol.7110 2 года назад

    Those fish are soooo pretty 😍

  • @babudiy8371
    @babudiy8371 2 года назад

    i find you and your videos very relaxing.. i can watch you all day .... stress reliever alert :* :* :*

  • @matthewsmith6169
    @matthewsmith6169 Год назад

    Just going back on your vids while we wait for your new stuff and I come across this, how did I miss this.... Awesome setup with some striking barbs. Nice MD

  • @bibo8655
    @bibo8655 2 года назад +1

    This I call, “a one time scape.” Awesome! Hope you post this tank again when its fully covered.

  • @annirogmer
    @annirogmer 2 года назад +5

    Hello from Russia) I'm completely hooked on your videos! I've got no aquarium YET.. but there's no way I can go without it after all the beauty I've seen on your channel!

  • @coenrose5260
    @coenrose5260 2 года назад +5

    Love the new scape they look great in there. I really hope you keep angelfish again in the future

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +3

      I do miss my angels so something I am thinking about for sure. I've got some cool projects coming up before then though...

    • @coenrose5260
      @coenrose5260 2 года назад

      @@MDFishTanks can’t wait😁

  • @chrisbull7769
    @chrisbull7769 2 года назад +1

    your video quality has gone through the roof MD, well done man, been watching for a while, its great to see

  • @itsDray
    @itsDray 2 года назад

    Your tanks are always so inspirational, I don't comment much on anything but this deserves it.

  • @fishmatters951
    @fishmatters951 2 года назад

    Thoroughly enjoyed the build. Love the way you use the dirt and recycling the substrates. First time seeing the Albino Cherry barbs. The colour combo of the fish, plant, rocks and the black backdrop created a mystic feeling....

  • @henrysuarezgarcia
    @henrysuarezgarcia 2 года назад

    Beautiful fish, they looks like a goldfish

  • @richardcreates
    @richardcreates 2 года назад

    That was the most satisfying fish catch ever

  • @jithsree3
    @jithsree3 2 года назад

    the fish and plant combination.. looks amazing... lovin it

  • @drizzle187
    @drizzle187 2 года назад

    That beat when u put in the riccia 🔥🔥🔥 great vid as always 👍🏼

  • @UrbanHafner
    @UrbanHafner 2 года назад

    Father fish will be proud of you for using soil!

  • @charlesrosenberg77
    @charlesrosenberg77 2 года назад

    you've outdone yourself this time :)

  • @barb1906
    @barb1906 2 года назад

    Gorgeous Barb tank.
    Your faithful viewer. Barb🐟💦😎🌿

  • @fjkhamdan
    @fjkhamdan 2 года назад

    beautiful scape md

  • @SierraJenson4
    @SierraJenson4 2 года назад +1

    Perfect

  • @ethanwilton1602
    @ethanwilton1602 2 года назад +6

    You should look into getting a pair of firemouths! I just set up a tank of 6 of them, they are super interesting they sift the sand like geophagus, also flare there bright red gills out. One of my favourite American cichlids that stay on the smaller size

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +2

      Yeah i've seen them at maidenhead and they are awesome.

    • @jhaych
      @jhaych 2 года назад

      @@MDFishTanks just be careful with tank mates, I learned the hard way

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 2 года назад

    This build was simply spectacular! And I am in love with those fish, I must get some. I can't wait to see the carpet grown in too!

  • @irvagirl
    @irvagirl 2 года назад

    Simply stunning.

  • @ianyunis3580
    @ianyunis3580 2 года назад

    Beautiful tanks and great video!

  • @stevemunn367
    @stevemunn367 2 года назад

    It looks amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @bec2137
    @bec2137 2 года назад +1

    Love the way the fish pop in this tank! Amazing work as always MD 😁
    This weekend I'm finally moving my map turtle into my college apartment and I'm so excited to have him with me again ☺️ I've learned so much from your channel and improved the quality of life of my little Colby Jack tenfold, yes he's named after the cheese 🧀🐢

  • @cayteowands
    @cayteowands 2 года назад

    They're sooooo happy✨ lovely tank, great stone

  • @laydee1029
    @laydee1029 2 года назад

    So vibrant so beautiful 😍

  • @noahcruise1721
    @noahcruise1721 2 года назад +1

    Such great colour

  • @BB-bv6uq
    @BB-bv6uq 2 года назад

    Love watching you scape, I am learning so much from your videos, thanks for sharing 👍✌️

  • @aletaniacklay9775
    @aletaniacklay9775 2 года назад

    "Don't be crippled by perfection" - bruhhh. I have to remind myself of that daily.

  • @simonthompson9869
    @simonthompson9869 2 года назад

    Superb as ever….

  • @DRaquascapes
    @DRaquascapes 2 года назад

    MD.. you are the man when it comes to low tech.. but honestly,in my opinion...I think you shouldve followed the rules of iwagumi. Respect.

  • @chanirusemika
    @chanirusemika 2 года назад

    its a cool tank md uncle. i love you're videos....i am a big fan of you md uncle

  • @KimHarderFog
    @KimHarderFog 2 года назад

    Damn that is a beautiful setup

  • @aletaniacklay9775
    @aletaniacklay9775 2 года назад

    Absolutely stunning scape! Love this one!!!!

  • @sicilianotoronto
    @sicilianotoronto 9 месяцев назад

    Ricky-ah is pronounced Reetcha. Ps, one of the main reasons I want to start a tank up again is to get these cherry barbs! Great video!

  • @riteshfamily369
    @riteshfamily369 2 года назад +1

    Your work is appreciated ❤️

  • @terrysmith5490
    @terrysmith5490 2 года назад +2

    Would love to see a denison barb tank , they are truly beautiful fish !

  • @littlemidwestrebornsdolls
    @littlemidwestrebornsdolls 2 года назад

    Love that tank! Another amazing job. 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

  • @SobatAR
    @SobatAR 2 года назад +1

    Its amazing

  • @jasonpeculiar
    @jasonpeculiar 2 года назад

    Nice!! Those barbs looking amazing in that set up! well done.

  • @JasmineSalguero
    @JasmineSalguero 2 года назад

    I would love a video where he explains in depth his system for that quick little water changes he does!

  • @noahcruise1721
    @noahcruise1721 2 года назад +1

    Best fish you own

  • @marc-yt957
    @marc-yt957 2 года назад

    i love the aqiums you have made

  • @hamedrummer1017
    @hamedrummer1017 2 года назад +1

    Man! This video couldn't have come in a better time! Ive got an Iwagumi cycling ang was debating if im planting rotalas behind the "Main" stone or if I just plant a full lawn of HC Cuba and Montecarlo. Thanks MD! decision made! Rotalas it is!

  • @donneyrayenriquez1777
    @donneyrayenriquez1777 2 года назад

    I really really love this episode

  • @akshaybedared
    @akshaybedared 2 года назад

    Can't wait to see the carpet ❤️

  • @robertwinkler8444
    @robertwinkler8444 2 года назад

    Absolutely luv your videos, please keep them coming and keep up the great work.👍🏻👍🏻😃😃

  • @NihilusTheGreat
    @NihilusTheGreat 2 года назад +2

    I hope you have some electric blue acara for the tank you're making room in!

  • @SlickNick3
    @SlickNick3 2 года назад

    I really need some of that stone! Nice little setup MD can’t wait to see it grow in

  • @Dovietail
    @Dovietail 2 года назад

    red ramshorns and cherry shrimp!

  • @rafameza4186
    @rafameza4186 2 года назад

    Man that tank looks amazing, you’re a inspiration

  • @Duck757
    @Duck757 2 года назад +1

    Good morning

  • @Nick-ul1iq
    @Nick-ul1iq 2 года назад

    MD never disappoints

  • @victoriahilson1290
    @victoriahilson1290 2 года назад

    I LOVE your videos so much

  • @astro_spiral7772
    @astro_spiral7772 2 года назад

    Only just started watching your videos, tank looks brilliant 🌟

  • @skedwin3020
    @skedwin3020 Год назад

    I know what my next fish will be 😁

  • @bobbysauer7826
    @bobbysauer7826 2 года назад

    @MD Fish Tanks
    Carefull keeping your aquasoil moist and not letting it dry out, yes it'll keep some bacteria alive but it may give the opportunity for an unwanted pest too thrive without predators or a filter, remember it also contains fish waste , i kept some aquasoil over the winter months for an outdoor pond and shortly after aquascaping the pond i found out the substrate was able to house a planeria population living off what was left in the substrate, just a tip for in the future!

  • @subhashinieambegoda4685
    @subhashinieambegoda4685 2 года назад

    lovely

  • @dlzx_
    @dlzx_ 2 года назад

    awesome and detailed video. 👍🏻

  • @ji-d
    @ji-d 2 года назад

    정말 마음에 드는 레이아웃입니다 ㅋㅋ
    나중에 완성된 영상도 꼭 올려주시기 바랍니다😂

  • @camrynwolstenholme6090
    @camrynwolstenholme6090 2 года назад

    Would love to see some kind of snail in this tank!

  • @andy_warb
    @andy_warb 2 года назад

    stunning! Can't wait to see this grow out. Please share an update in a few months!

  • @AquascapingCube
    @AquascapingCube 2 года назад

    Contrast between those fish and rest of the tank almost makes them look fake :D Great stuff as always!