The 8ft African River Aquarium: EPIC 1000L Build over 300 Fish (Aquascape Tutorial)

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +44

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    • @graffic13
      @graffic13 2 года назад

      Wazzzzzzz really hoping this would end with adding some african butterflyfish ....more rope fish.. synodontis catfish... maybe more african glass catfish

    • @noelmalone3770
      @noelmalone3770 2 года назад

      i am setting up a shrimp breeding tank with a fine dusting of sand and some epifite plants on some wood. i was just wondering if i would need a filter or not. btw i have a heater already?

    • @muthaurakimathi6153
      @muthaurakimathi6153 Год назад

      L to lplpppl

    • @muthaurakimathi6153
      @muthaurakimathi6153 Год назад

      No pplpplpp pppppplpp0

    • @su8z3r03
      @su8z3r03 Год назад

      What is the height and depth of this tank?

  • @brandonforesee3593
    @brandonforesee3593 Год назад +56

    I can't afford therapy, but MD/Matt colabs are the next best thing.

  • @marshellebackes
    @marshellebackes 2 года назад +65

    I can't decide which is more fun; watching the build, or watching the two of you bantering about. So entertaining!

  • @seriouslolos2675
    @seriouslolos2675 2 года назад +76

    I absolutely love Matt and MD together. This tank is epic, and whole video made me ignore every chore I should have been doing. Love this one, MD!

  • @valeriee9532
    @valeriee9532 2 года назад +92

    I love this full-length feature video of you and Matt! Couldn’t ask for a better collaboration. The tank is lovely, and your friendship is heartwarming. Thank you!🥰🐠🐟🌱🇺🇸

  • @AliceInBroadband
    @AliceInBroadband Год назад +8

    Annette is a really busy lady, she helps me land my fish all the time when fishing.

  • @YuriMuff
    @YuriMuff Год назад +4

    whenever you say you're not sure if something will make the cut, I'm always glad it made the cut :)

  • @BillyTheRealDeal
    @BillyTheRealDeal Год назад +5

    I so miss my planted African tank. I need to step back into this hobby after a 22 year hiatus. Than you for these great videos.

  • @cheryl9044
    @cheryl9044 10 месяцев назад +3

    African Congo fish are a nice addition to any river style setting in tanks!

  • @allyleech
    @allyleech 2 года назад +25

    Always love watching you two design together, the banter is unreal. Absolutely love how this tank came out, the selection of fish, the rope snakey things-too cute.

    • @dicenarc3958
      @dicenarc3958 Год назад

      Interested in a Entertaining new and ORIGINAL Idea Give me a gander.

  • @joshjharris
    @joshjharris Год назад +13

    I saw this tank today, about 5 months on, it’s looks absolutely amazing when you walk in the shop to this tank, top job as always

  • @nanabella007
    @nanabella007 2 года назад +4

    Matt is such a likable guy... always makes me smile in the videos!

  • @dawico
    @dawico 2 года назад +15

    MD and Matt videos are your best videos in my opinion. Love your normal videos but colabs with Matt just seem like fun and put a smile on my face while watching the scape come together.

  • @Heterogeneity
    @Heterogeneity Год назад +3

    Whenever I'm tired and feel as if I can't quite relax I know I can put on a Matt and MD collab video and just feel better. Thanks fellas for showing us the fun you have while working together!

  • @pedrovision6987
    @pedrovision6987 6 месяцев назад +1

    05:41 Too much laffy laffy ha-ha...a real chucklefest...I hope it gets better.

  • @zarunax
    @zarunax 6 месяцев назад

    I miss Maidenhead, it's where I used to get all my aquarium supplies back when I lived that way and was still keeping fish. Great place, and nice to have staff that are friendly and actually care about the customer getting the best experience whilst making sure the fish are cared for appropriately

  • @stevenpavan327
    @stevenpavan327 2 года назад +66

    The collab between MD and Matt is pure internet movie magic.

  • @mr.mediocre1271
    @mr.mediocre1271 Год назад +5

    I love that this was all 1 video. The tank is amazing!

  • @det0nator
    @det0nator Год назад +3

    I'm learning allot about plants and aquariums thanks to your videos!

  • @frankvee
    @frankvee Год назад +7

    Super entertaining build guys! Loved the bit at the end showing months after the build, which is always great to see because it looks way better after it has settled and grown in, so I’m really glad that was included. 😁👍

  • @meglh23
    @meglh23 10 месяцев назад

    Loving the silliness and how you two play off of each other! Thank you for sharing!

  • @JansmaIvy
    @JansmaIvy 7 месяцев назад

    It’s so much fun to watch you guys goofball around…it’s so honest.

  • @misspearltaylor
    @misspearltaylor Год назад +2

    This is the most beautiful and natural looking freshwater tank I’ve ever seen, especially after it matured over a few weeks. 🐟🌿🐚☺️

  • @miniscenesgb
    @miniscenesgb Год назад +5

    Fabulous build. I'm so glad you two have ended up working together. Not only brilliant aquarium builds and so much knowledge , bloody hilarious too. Just watched this whole thing yesterday - watching it again lol

  • @giraffeyjackie
    @giraffeyjackie 2 года назад +1

    Stunning! When I traveling down from Wales to Tavi too see my daughter I might stop off and see it in person...fab video!!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @BigShrimpin416
    @BigShrimpin416 2 года назад +4

    I love that you put it all together as one video!! It’s a movie length video!!! Great to see it all together in one video!!

  • @erikbruinsma7797
    @erikbruinsma7797 2 года назад +2

    What a great movie....no words...everything has been said👍👏

  • @mellie4174
    @mellie4174 2 года назад +2

    omg! I love everything about this tank, but i especially love the rope fish! soooo cool! they're like little dragons or something and their faces are adorable! i love how they eat too. So cute!

  • @andrewpark3843
    @andrewpark3843 Год назад +1

    I personally would never advise anything like this.
    Though, as you say only from your own source.
    Absolutely, filter media. I'm 56, and have kept fish since I've been 18. Plus loads of mates do the same. We've learnt from each other over time.
    Way before RUclips.😂
    Really enjoy this channel.
    Viewed from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @fishmanhari
    @fishmanhari 2 года назад +16

    Wasn't planning on watching a whole movie tonight... but here we are 😅

  • @gidgitvonlarue9972
    @gidgitvonlarue9972 Месяц назад

    Love MD how you love movies as well! I get ALL your references xx

  • @LostMexicanFilms
    @LostMexicanFilms 2 года назад +7

    Not enough videos on RUclips about fresh water tanks. They are so so so much more interesting than Salt Water tanks.
    I had an 8 Ft tank myself what I lived in the USA.

  • @rivalun3242
    @rivalun3242 2 года назад +2

    Great to be able to watch it all in 1 go easily!

  • @kamleshdhruv5217
    @kamleshdhruv5217 Год назад

    Saw a new way to fill the water for the first time. Excellent. 👀👍

  • @isaiahkaopua3329
    @isaiahkaopua3329 Год назад

    First time I’ve ever watched any video this long of anything at all! Non stop humor and really liked it

  • @rettag2020
    @rettag2020 2 года назад +32

    Hello from Milford, Indiana 🤗
    Could watch this another 10 times (or more) so much fun watching the 2 of you work together ❤️ very inspiring as I work on my electric blue acaras 6' tank 😀

    • @AngieRigby
      @AngieRigby 2 года назад +1

      oh my word! Hello Milford neighbor...from Syracuse, IN :)

    • @zythean4096
      @zythean4096 2 года назад +2

      Howdy from Michigan City, IN :))

  • @sharongould2689
    @sharongould2689 2 года назад +17

    This tank looks so phenominal!
    Also Fish Shop Matt, I think MD needs to come out with a 'Sounds Like A Plan' collab shirt/ merch!

  • @MetalMan1969
    @MetalMan1969 2 года назад

    Two brilliant lads giving great advice and saves you money on setups. Ive won awards for reef tanks in the past. I know proper aquarium keepers when i see them.

  • @TheTitanborn
    @TheTitanborn Год назад

    I have got to say, this aquarium came out so good. It is like a piece of art. Bravo gentleman!

  • @vvendettaa3681
    @vvendettaa3681 Год назад +4

    absolutely love this! i’ve been working at a pet store for almost 2 years and fish have always been my main interest. so cool to see every piece of this build, really helps me to recommend the best things for customers, as well as my own tanks. thank you for this wonderful content!!

  • @PamelaDavis-v9s
    @PamelaDavis-v9s 10 месяцев назад

    I love watching your videos, they are so relaxing and sometimes funny. It’s better than tv. Please don’t stop.

  • @naturesounds...12
    @naturesounds...12 Год назад +1

    I would LOVE to see something for an Axolotl!!

  • @CatsSleepyHollow
    @CatsSleepyHollow 5 месяцев назад

    Looks much more natural and fish friendly!

  • @judithpoole7639
    @judithpoole7639 Год назад

    I love the goofiness. Please keep showing us the non-polished bits.

  • @sammywhammy8295
    @sammywhammy8295 Год назад

    It seems like you've made quite the friend! You guys laugh and get along great. I love watching the goofy antics.

  • @StephenLedger
    @StephenLedger 4 месяца назад

    Looks awesome, i could spent a couple of hours just watching that aquarium.

  • @seanaldrich5024
    @seanaldrich5024 Год назад +44

    I'm aware it's because I'm American but as soon as you lot, lol, start saying scientific names of plants all I hear is Harry Potter spells.

    • @acecarolino101
      @acecarolino101 4 месяца назад +2

      You're watching too much fiction

    • @cajungirl7811
      @cajungirl7811 4 месяца назад +3

      Awesome! Me too. I love figuring out the differences as well.
      What I think about while watching any of these at Matt's shop is why can't we have anything like this store in America?!? The only place I can find a quarter of this stuff is Amazon! 😢 I'd much rather go to a shop, especially for as much as this one has.

  • @Thefriedguy
    @Thefriedguy 11 месяцев назад

    2 hours of pure aquascape and fish at 2 in the morning i couldnt ask for more

  • @ckid8957
    @ckid8957 2 года назад +1

    I like how more fish shops are Aquascaping there tanks these days.
    New merch MD Directory coming soon

  • @MrBananafest
    @MrBananafest 5 месяцев назад

    i cannot help but think of these two as lewis and simon from yogscast, love em best combo

  • @muhammadgoney1158
    @muhammadgoney1158 Год назад

    Love the energy and banter

  • @JonVlogs123
    @JonVlogs123 2 года назад +1

    Good morning everyone!! 😎👍

  • @Saxonwomen
    @Saxonwomen 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful tank & beautiful friendship ❤️

  • @donnabopp9327
    @donnabopp9327 Год назад

    The tank looks wonderful with the tetras in!

  • @cayteowands
    @cayteowands 2 года назад

    This can be the audition reel for the MD & Matt Show💋

  • @gidgitvonlarue9972
    @gidgitvonlarue9972 Месяц назад

    Would LOVE you to do an Australian tank with all Aussie fish etc! xxx

  • @1968bluedolphin
    @1968bluedolphin Год назад +1

    When you put in that first rock it reminded me of the Titanic when it hit the ocean bottom in the movie LOL, great job it looks amazing

  • @taylorhickman84
    @taylorhickman84 2 года назад +1

    I loved watching the video of stocking this tank, every time I thought you were done, you added another species.

  • @boltman1974
    @boltman1974 2 года назад +2

    I reckon you two would be great to share a beer with. Hopefully one day I’ll make the trek from Australia and make it happen. Fish talk and beer…winning combo haha. Great video as always MD.

  • @Ddgi-u73
    @Ddgi-u73 3 месяца назад

    This is a fun, informative channel. Thanks guys!

  • @debstewart4558
    @debstewart4558 2 месяца назад

    OK this video is 1yr old. These two friends are so funny. You will love this.

  • @thedriszen8350
    @thedriszen8350 Год назад

    Didn't plan on watching a 2 hour movie on this, but then I did it and loved it. A lot that could have been left out, but the banter is what makes it personable. Could make so many comments, but see you don't do replies. Congrats on video, quickly nearing a million views in only 10 months!

  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 Год назад

    That tank is stunningly beautiful!

  • @megmills4798
    @megmills4798 6 месяцев назад

    Sucker fish is amazing another favorite😊

  • @MikeRich024
    @MikeRich024 Год назад

    You 2 need a full time show ! I watch your stuff everyday and love your content ❤️

  • @joisanidiot8288
    @joisanidiot8288 Год назад

    love that fish shop matt is just some guy named matt who works at a fish shop. icon

  • @awanna3203
    @awanna3203 2 года назад +6

    So good to watch the whole series in one go.. 2 hours long, but well worth it. Good job MD, even if Fish Shop Mat ( must be hard work, working & keeping MD entertained, whilst waiting for a baby to arrive) got in the way alot, LOL!! Awesome job guys... Next, has defiantly has to be the Sting Ray tank.. xxx

  • @ricks88s
    @ricks88s 9 месяцев назад

    Matt....You look like your in a real good mood. 😊

  • @peripheralinkling
    @peripheralinkling Год назад +3

    Best scene is Matt trying to break rocks with that silly toy hammer

  • @stationplaza4631
    @stationplaza4631 Год назад +2

    I always love your videos MD. The rapport and antics with Matt makes you both a great team act.

  • @stevenpavan327
    @stevenpavan327 2 года назад +1

    The only thing better than this video in its current state would have been a "director's cut" with you MD, and Fish Shop Matt - doing a voice over all along - giving us extra info and behind the scenes details!

  • @tonycloseukreef3799
    @tonycloseukreef3799 Год назад +1

    Cheers Ste really appreciate the time you have taken to do this video and Tom fantastic build looking forward to see the progression of the tank 😍👍

  • @jamesfield225
    @jamesfield225 2 года назад +1

    i would prefer to walk into a shop like that(its awesome looking/clean..everything you want in a local fish shop)and see an 8 foot tank with the same fish set up after a couple of years. LOOK see what YOU CAN DO kind of thing.

  • @oscardean6351
    @oscardean6351 Год назад +1

    I love these style lights. I’m definitely going to get myself a couple. The Flickr is awesome very shimmery. I must say though the stock of fish you had in the 8 foot previously were definitely more up my street. You could’ve kept those fish and done an artificial plants Scape they would’ve loved it 😢

  • @erikfeddes7799
    @erikfeddes7799 2 года назад +10

    I gave a thumbs up before watching. Always epic!!

  • @sammyvh11
    @sammyvh11 Год назад

    If I ever visit the UK I have to visit this shoppe.

  • @cheryldebono1315
    @cheryldebono1315 Год назад

    Love you two, clowning around, not to serious.. watching from Perth Australia ..

  • @vornik24
    @vornik24 Год назад

    I really loved the end result.

  • @christineallen450
    @christineallen450 Год назад

    This TANK IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤THE FISH LOVE THEIR NEW WATER OASIS 🥰

  • @christophes9999
    @christophes9999 2 года назад

    Merci pour cette bonne humeur. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @agastyamody9704
    @agastyamody9704 6 месяцев назад

    one of the best aquascape vids

  • @bryangoer
    @bryangoer 2 года назад

    I have pints everytime i watch these i love it ! Cheers !

  • @theaussiemachine9181
    @theaussiemachine9181 2 года назад +3

    Well done MD. Another awesome video.

  • @JansmaIvy
    @JansmaIvy 7 месяцев назад

    It’s the funniest thing to me that I watched the exact video before this one in which you talked about *“let’s fish up”* and making it a t-shirt…and THERE IT IS! 😂😂😂

  • @cherylmartin9994
    @cherylmartin9994 2 года назад +1

    Rewatching this again 🤣🤣🤣 you guys together are quite the comedy team. Amazing build😍

  • @Eastendlowlife804
    @Eastendlowlife804 2 года назад

    Man I love just putting you on every night about an hour before I go to bed with your vids on auto-play.... you and matt are such cheerful souls its a nice peace to watch and fall asleep to. Perfect duo 🫶🏼

  • @дедмороз-в4в
    @дедмороз-в4в 6 месяцев назад

    Супер красота! И весёлые ребята 😂

  • @raweenpradeep5704
    @raweenpradeep5704 Год назад

    Just started to watch your videos about three days ago and I've learned a lot about aqua scaping.

  • @johnwaters6803
    @johnwaters6803 2 года назад

    Awesome guys, love a bit of banter as well 👍

  • @ozzyheather9242
    @ozzyheather9242 2 года назад +257

    Hope Fish Shop Matt has recovered from the loud, rude woman who'd had to wait a whole 5 minutes on the weekend !!!! He had the patience of a saint😇

  • @joatmofa0405
    @joatmofa0405 Год назад

    Aaaah, so cute! What a *bromance* !

  • @mariacollins
    @mariacollins 2 года назад

    I wish you all the best for your new adventure. I really look forward to joining you on the adventure and seeing everything you build and transfer over.

  • @beverlyjensen443
    @beverlyjensen443 2 года назад +1

    You two work well together and always make me smile‼️❣️‼️
    But...WHY no Africal Rams/
    Dwarf Cichlids ⁉️‼️⁉️. Are they more lake than river fish?
    Years ago...about 55 yrs...I kept tropical fish. I had 13 tanks my parents hung on the living room wall.
    Of course I had every common fish I could find and bred most of them.
    My Rams were my favorite.
    One thing I liked was their shape...
    but of course, color is exceptional!

  • @Nic-kx5dn
    @Nic-kx5dn 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome❤❤❤❤❤❤lots of work fun,and Art Water shaping.❤loved it.

  • @HogwartsBasement
    @HogwartsBasement 2 года назад +1

    This energy you two have into the hobby & as friends is brilliant it’s real entertaining bromance 😀 Maidenhead aquatics / Fishkeeper should be your sponsor. I think that it would be a fabby partnership as this just makes me wanna go to Fishkeeperif you had the addition of having mentions of key products that they sell to use it would benefit them greatly (the Scottish side of Maidenhead)

  • @morningcoffee2471
    @morningcoffee2471 Год назад

    It looks magnificent after 2 and a half month!

  • @katmacie2369
    @katmacie2369 Год назад

    Ok, a little late on this one but just found the channel and now I want a big tank. However I need you guys to set it up LOL The comedy and knowledge is top notch!

  • @guanacoyyz9646
    @guanacoyyz9646 Год назад

    Love your videos and the camaraderie you both transpires! so lovely!! Its like a bromance! Cheers from Toronto!

  • @666Maeglin
    @666Maeglin Год назад

    Nice to hear you have the size wood you need

  • @Badger705
    @Badger705 Год назад

    This tank is my favorite. A real show stopper. You should keep this one instead of changing it out later.