Building A Planted Tanganyika Tank: EPIC 3ft Aquascape Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +16

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    In this video we build a planted Lake Tanganyika tank. I lot more challenging than usual as you have to accommodate the fish first, and then the aquascape. We have shell dwelling fish (Neolamprologus multifasciatus), open water swimmers (Sardine Cichlids) and rock dwellers (Fairy Cichlids). This is one of those tanks that is going to need a good growing in. Within a month is should be looking so good and I'm certain there will be lots of breeding.
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    • @RascalV666
      @RascalV666 2 года назад

      you should build a den for the dominant male

  • @someguy1037
    @someguy1037 2 года назад +185

    Not gonna lie, really loving all these collab videos with Matt. You two are an awesome tandem!

    • @lizzyanthus1
      @lizzyanthus1 2 года назад +8

      I totally agree!!! And with Matt's channel, and MD's channel combined with their collabs, well it makes for the perfectly rounded learning and entertaining platform!

    • @Alexander-mc7pv
      @Alexander-mc7pv 2 года назад +1

      I agree absolut lovely Collab, i love to watch you two!!!🎉

    • @mafftv3801
      @mafftv3801 2 года назад

      I agree I thought the same

    • @haskelairline652
      @haskelairline652 2 месяца назад

      GnmnoMOnoMO88😮😢 2:06 2:06 ​@@lizzyanthus1

  • @tikku4977
    @tikku4977 2 года назад +80

    I'm loving these videos with Matt. You guys are hilarious and it's always great to watch two people bond over something they're passionate about.

    • @Only1Sosa.
      @Only1Sosa. 2 года назад +2

      Exactly this

    • @davidvento5481
      @davidvento5481 2 года назад

      “Trolly Dolly”
      😂 *BA Hahahahahaha!!*

  • @PerryTribeMetalBaker
    @PerryTribeMetalBaker 2 года назад +51

    make it official and just announce that you two co-host this show together now ;) the dynamic is wonderful

  • @ronb6095
    @ronb6095 2 года назад +1

    Old boy from Canada here.....your videos and Matt's stand alones bright lights in solemn days.
    Ignore all the background noise and just keep on having fun...they're too may talking heads on RUclips .
    If I ever get over to UK , I'm looking you youngsters up.

  • @FishShopMatt
    @FishShopMatt 2 года назад +6

    The tank is looking great! The Shellies have shifted the sand all over the place already and are arguing over who's lives where. This tank is going to mature really well!!!

    • @peterallangreen2714
      @peterallangreen2714 2 года назад

      This tank will not mature well. The brichardi are going to kill a thousand dollars worth of cyprichromis. Do your research. Brichardi are absolutely vicious tyrants and mature much faster than cyprichromis. The clock is ticking.

    • @T0tenkampf
      @T0tenkampf 2 года назад

      This is exactly what I want to do with my 180 gallon Matt. With a sand bed space of 6 feet x 2 feet (180cm x 60cm) deep do you think I could get two different species of shellies going if I had a central rock sight barrier and two shell "pits"? Was thinking Lamprologus meleagris with Neo. Similis along with a couple of groups of either Julis, Neo. gracilis, or Neo. leleupi in the three island rock structures.

  • @jonathan__g
    @jonathan__g 2 года назад +14

    That was a fun episode. It is always a good time when you two scape together.

  • @LocalSupaChrist
    @LocalSupaChrist 2 года назад +16

    This looks sick! Been down to the shop today, it looks even better in person. Really is a stunning scape. Loving the collaboration with Matt too!! Learning a lot from you two. You’re both great 👍🏻

  • @forg0tten
    @forg0tten 2 года назад +4

    I would love to build a tank for a fish store where I gain access to everything in the store.
    So amazing when MD and Matt make videos together. Really shows the dream of the hobby!

  • @lizzyanthus1
    @lizzyanthus1 2 года назад +14

    I do like this tank, a lot! I know it's not MD's usual style, but it works great for the fish housed there. If I ever get another tank, I would like to do one in this style, with these exact same kind of fish. I've never kept these kind of fish, but I love them! Excited to see how it progresses in the future! How each species 'takes' to it's own created spaces, and all. Thanks MD and Matt! Nicely done! Oh, and I like the blue background!

  • @pfizz8347
    @pfizz8347 2 года назад +3

    Matt should consider putting QR codes - AS SEEN ON RUclips! - on all these in-store tanks, so people can see all the steps that go into setting them up.
    Awesome setup as always, guys!

  • @SoonerMom
    @SoonerMom Год назад

    My favorite vids are when you and Matt work on builds together. Your chemistry and banter take it to the next level! I hope he is in lots more videos!

  • @lizdyson3627
    @lizdyson3627 Год назад +1

    I absolutely love this Tank

    • @justin94431
      @justin94431 10 месяцев назад

      One day I will build like this bro

  • @Only1Sosa.
    @Only1Sosa. 2 года назад +6

    Tried to wait until I'd finished work (5mins to go) but you guys are too hilarious together and Matt Always makes my day 😊

  • @gavinfreeman3539
    @gavinfreeman3539 2 года назад

    6:40 wooaaah turbo charged md. I like it

  • @kymberlysteiger8125
    @kymberlysteiger8125 2 года назад +3

    Joey from the King of DYI kept Frontosa and Shell Dwellers together in a tank and it worked great! The Shellie’s even reproduced like crazy. Okay, I’m going to finish watching now Lol 😆

  • @asurajeff6316
    @asurajeff6316 2 года назад +4

    always awesome to see a fish shop build

  • @girlypotato3211
    @girlypotato3211 2 года назад +1

    I'm looking forward to see the updates on this tank!!! The shell dwellers will certainly redeocate!

  • @woute5490
    @woute5490 2 года назад +4

    Looks awesome! I hope the shellies keep in the foreground. It took my shell dwellers about 24 hours to totally rescape my tank, they even moved some big rocks by digging them out😅.

  • @space_ghost_z941
    @space_ghost_z941 2 года назад +2

    Always stoked for a new MD + Matt vid 🎉

  • @sonjamae
    @sonjamae 2 года назад

    the dark blue background really helps the green and neutral-coloured elements pop

  • @LeilaSoleil
    @LeilaSoleil 2 года назад +3

    REALLY lovely! I quite like the blue background. In a way, this is a little bit of a lighthearted tank, I think. With pale, colorful fish (lavendar, silver, pink-y, blue, etc.) and fairy cichlids look rather ethereal and have pretty blue eyes. So the blue background coordinates with the colors of the fish nicely. Bright and lighthearted. What's not to love??

  • @kweenkitten6207
    @kweenkitten6207 2 года назад +2

    I love the way you did this, way better look (imo) than when you first had these fish. The blue ended up looking great too!

  • @jettzedekiah8405
    @jettzedekiah8405 2 года назад +3

    You inspired me to start my first true planted tank. I think tank reviews ft Matt would make a cool series for your channel. Giving scape tips and advice. Love from Australia mate!

  • @pagewhite61
    @pagewhite61 Год назад

    I tend to favor more heavily planted tanks but I love this one, it’s fantastic. I love the rocks you chose, really cool. Thanks for the video.

  • @frostpuma304
    @frostpuma304 2 года назад +2

    Matt can sing. Who knew?!

  • @beverlyjensen443
    @beverlyjensen443 2 года назад +1

    When I was a young teenager I had 13 fishtanks full of many varieties of freshwater tropicals. One favorite I remember were the Rams, Blue Rams or Ram Cichlids.
    I think I saw one in a tank of yours...but I've not heard you speak of them.
    Wouldn't they be stunning in a well-planted and darkish tank with a light source that really made them sparkle...

  • @ryanrogers8211
    @ryanrogers8211 Год назад

    This is a beautiful blend of plants and fish!

  • @jacksonsilva4409
    @jacksonsilva4409 2 года назад

    I love how you learned to say Xingu correctly.

  • @BurningWell
    @BurningWell 2 года назад +1

    I do love these videos. You get good videos for your channel and the store gets new nice looking tanks to show off, plus you and Matt get to just bro out with your fish out.

  • @rachaelreczenski7270
    @rachaelreczenski7270 2 года назад

    😲🤯 My mind is just blown right now. Wow! I feel like you've just CREATED a new ... thing!

  • @rechelieu
    @rechelieu 2 года назад

    My 30 min of relaxation. You know, you get quickly get used to that. I want more.... At least now, with Matt's store, you guys have plenty of ideas. You never disappoint.

  • @jamie2424lfc
    @jamie2424lfc 2 года назад +7

    Just seen the tank today whilst delivering there looks great!! 👌

  • @rettag2020
    @rettag2020 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely LOVE watching you guys work together ❤️

  • @susyclau7433
    @susyclau7433 2 года назад +4

    MD, my opinion here, although I enjoy these videos at the shop, I really really really miss the usual content, at your studio, with your tanks, your fish, your scapes. Seriously, I miss Timmy, I miss the bettas, I miss the frequently trimming and care of your creations. I guess this new content is working for you, I can read in the comments people are happy like it is, but when a really liked, enjoyed and learned from your experience was in the past. Can we at least please take a look at Timmy? When will he need a new home?

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +4

      appreciate the feedback. Got more stuff from the studio coming soon.

    • @susyclau7433
      @susyclau7433 2 года назад

      @@MDFishTanks That sounds wonderful!!! I'll be expecting them 👏🏼😊

  • @stevenpavan327
    @stevenpavan327 2 года назад

    A new LONG video by MD and Fish Shop Matt is like a shot of vitamin B12! YES!

  • @IndoorEcosystem
    @IndoorEcosystem 2 года назад +11

    This was a great video! I'm curious how a A Planted Tanganyika tank fairs after a while.
    Those little fish ran really move some sand!

    • @chipsnfishnl
      @chipsnfishnl 2 года назад +2

      Haha yeah I got Valissneria in my tank, the plants anchor themselves to eachother. I can tell you that any plants not glued to rocks or wood, will be uprooted

    • @IndoorEcosystem
      @IndoorEcosystem 2 года назад +1

      @@chipsnfishnl I saw a lost on reddit the other day of a tank 24 hours old and they had moved the entire substrate into two mountains in either side of the tank. It was hilarious

    • @chipsnfishnl
      @chipsnfishnl 2 года назад +1

      @@IndoorEcosystem Yeah, they do calm down later tho. It usually happens when males get big enough so territories need to be set again. I do wonder how this tank will go with the 3 types. I know I can't put in any other fish with them.

    • @IndoorEcosystem
      @IndoorEcosystem 2 года назад

      @@chipsnfishnl That's one of the reasons I like this build it's wildly experimental I'm really looking forward to updates.

  • @damianpamplin9978
    @damianpamplin9978 2 года назад

    Yes!! Finally another Tanganyika tank...my area has really hard water so it's my favorite "biotype" my tank has plants as well.

  • @SudhirRavindramohan
    @SudhirRavindramohan 2 года назад

    Been a while since I had a tanganyikan tank but this is a whole new way to build a tang setup. Looks amazing. Loved the brichardis the most. Amazing fish they are.

  • @greenlessthumb
    @greenlessthumb 2 года назад +2

    This is a super gorgeous setup!

  • @viviennematon3163
    @viviennematon3163 2 года назад

    Thanks!

  • @Danae42
    @Danae42 2 года назад

    Gold and diamonds can be found in the Amazon river substrate.
    I'm doing Cambodia now (with Angkor Wat ruins) It has multiple gems. I'm putting in very few of the larger choice ones such as Sapphires and Rubies.
    These rivers also have most other gems. All other pebbles and stones, on top, will be jade!

  • @llamalady
    @llamalady 2 года назад +2

    Holy sh* im early, excited about this one! Always lovely to see you with matt, such a bromance :)

  • @sarajseiberthesavannahdarter
    @sarajseiberthesavannahdarter 2 года назад +1

    MD I have multifasciitis Shellies and they do dig the sand a lot they also like to dig all the way down to bare bottom and pile up the shells so the front is totally gonna look different in a week LoL enjoyed this build it's one of my ultimate goal tanks I like an aquascaped tank but it's even better when it's scaped around the fish's needs. They will definitely enjoy it and I can't wait to see an update

  • @beverlyjensen443
    @beverlyjensen443 2 года назад

    MD, you always provide a fun video...this one was special. I love the fully planted tanks, which are great for the fish but irritate those who want to see all fish at once. IMO, that's the beauty of it; discovery of a new fish, finding a brightly colored snail or a trio of tiny fry. It's exciting and draws ya into another world.
    Isn't that why we prefer curved paths...

  • @Doodlehummingbirdspittle
    @Doodlehummingbirdspittle 2 года назад

    I just saw an update on Matt's insta and the fairy cichlids had babies YAY

  • @starsrmndmeofyou
    @starsrmndmeofyou Год назад

    It's like watching Tool time (90s American sit com) all over again. 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @vaughnherter8049
    @vaughnherter8049 Год назад

    I really like the sparse plants and can't wait to see an update

  • @angiebear8727
    @angiebear8727 2 года назад +2

    What makes turquoise? Green and blue. With primary colors yellow and lots of blue. Just for anyone curious. Really cool scape. Gotta do a rock based scape someday. I’m so tempted to redo my 55 gallon …….

  • @shonhatley541
    @shonhatley541 2 года назад

    Another great build. Thanks MD, and give my best to Matt. Love watching you 2 guys work together.

  • @aaronbecker5617
    @aaronbecker5617 2 года назад

    I saw the energy drink in the background....explains everything 😃 great video

  • @RobaFett1898
    @RobaFett1898 2 года назад +1

    As always, another great video of Michelangelo and Matt! Keep up the great work, guys 👌🏻

  • @Twinkley1981
    @Twinkley1981 2 года назад

    I absolutely love this tank. I think being in the fish hobby the attention should be on the fish and getting to watch them do their thing is the best part of it. You and matt work great together. Matts putting his hand up to his wife joke cracked me right up 😂
    She’ll be sending him out of class when he gets home 😅
    I’m really enjoying this channel and matts too 🫶🏼

  • @jordanforever2345
    @jordanforever2345 2 года назад

    Love to see you guys to work on a project and also funny too…

  • @danielclark8094
    @danielclark8094 7 месяцев назад

    You both crack me up 😂 such an amazing friendship 👌 I love your channel dude! 🙏

  • @Person75357
    @Person75357 2 года назад +1

    MD flexing about his two sprayers

  • @dubadah
    @dubadah 2 года назад

    Great job guys. You can cultivate and sell the plants. Keep up the positive videos.

  • @mugen_moss_heart
    @mugen_moss_heart 2 года назад +1

    Wow I really like this tank a lot! One of my favorite tanks yet I’m excited to see updates ^_^

  • @piacnm
    @piacnm 2 года назад +1

    You forgot Anette!! 😂😂😁 This is so beautiful and interesting 🤩 and unusual setup for sheldwellers - absolutely love it ❤️ looking forward to see update, think I will try to do something like this sometime, thank you ❤️

  • @LordChumbley
    @LordChumbley 2 года назад

    Love the collaboration with Matt. Maybe you can expand and do reviews on his channel.

  • @noturaveragedad
    @noturaveragedad Год назад

    If I ever get to come to the UK I’m definitely going to this store!!!

  • @stalvy1
    @stalvy1 6 месяцев назад

    Totally weird thing to notice but why was his “yeah” musical sounding? 😂 7:31 Love the tank! Great work 💪

  • @Big.Florida.Frogs.
    @Big.Florida.Frogs. 2 года назад

    The turbo sounds were so on point lol

  • @akosiamarillo
    @akosiamarillo 2 года назад

    Thanks guys. I have the same tank with cichlids, same flter brand(600) and some planting. This gives me some idea on my rebuild. 👍

  • @ryanrogers8211
    @ryanrogers8211 Год назад

    This is a beautifully set up tank.

  • @carraplaps
    @carraplaps 2 года назад

    These collab videos are fantastic

  • @MasonsRainforest
    @MasonsRainforest Месяц назад

    Im contemplating what to do with my vintage metal rimmed 55 gallon. This is one of the things im considering. Im also considering a cold water tank. I havent decided yet but that tank looks awesome.

  • @shesellsfish
    @shesellsfish 2 года назад

    Always a fun video when you guys work together.
    👍💖👍

  • @darthbader6506
    @darthbader6506 2 года назад

    It will be nice for Annette to have a friend, I hope she gets on with Cher

  • @themarkedman72
    @themarkedman72 2 года назад

    Nipper and Beefy!! Love ya work fellas.

  • @judybasco983
    @judybasco983 2 года назад

    Really, really amazed by your scapes done with Matt 🥰

  • @grenwood6551
    @grenwood6551 2 года назад

    Matt. I think the sword sand others would do better with a light steaming rather than a full ironing. .. I think the crypts are supposed to stay crimped at least I was told that was the style. Could be wrong. Keep up the great work.

  • @Damian-Davies
    @Damian-Davies 2 года назад

    Really enjoying your collabs with matt you pair crack me up! Top work yet again lads and I definitely need to take a trip up to this shop in the new year

  • @FuzzyFissh
    @FuzzyFissh 2 года назад

    Easily my favorite tank you’ve done.
    Well done sir!

  • @PaulZyCZ
    @PaulZyCZ 2 года назад

    Putting plants like swordtails and cryptocorynes into Lake Tanganyika tank is far from ortodox, but it "'shelly" looks great! 🐚🙂

  • @onehitterquitter2130
    @onehitterquitter2130 11 месяцев назад

    I got a dark neon blue background on my Shelly tank. The shellies stand out extremely well.

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 2 года назад

    Oh this tank turned out lovely! I must try having some fairy cichlids!

  • @thenamesPRINDLE
    @thenamesPRINDLE 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for making my morning that much better 🤙🏼

  • @Stephen-jw8ci
    @Stephen-jw8ci 2 года назад

    just finished planting my 56 gallon bowfront corner tank, used the topsoil method from your recent videos and really hoping i have the same success as you

  • @ggoannas
    @ggoannas 2 года назад

    Love this tank!!!! Love all the fish store tanks and Matt.

  • @mattriggs.aquaria
    @mattriggs.aquaria 2 года назад

    Great fish combo. Can’t wait to see if the fish destroy the plants. 😊 love ya guys. 🌱

    • @peterallangreen2714
      @peterallangreen2714 2 года назад

      Terrible fish combo, actually. The brichardi (fairy cichlids) will kill every cyprichomis leptosoma overnight the moment they start to breed.

  • @madhatterjones4781
    @madhatterjones4781 2 года назад

    You guys are great together. Love the content

  • @tinchytarantula
    @tinchytarantula 2 года назад

    Another great build by MD and fishshop Matt, I used to have a shell dweller Tank myself and there so interesting and fun to watch

  • @pomboagiota8936
    @pomboagiota8936 2 года назад

    BROMANCE, LETS GOOOO

  • @arthurchou2104
    @arthurchou2104 2 года назад

    Blue in the background looks pretty great !

  • @dawnyarley2076
    @dawnyarley2076 Год назад

    Another beautiful tank! ❤

  • @jenpink4298
    @jenpink4298 2 года назад

    Love it! I wish you could set up a 24 hour live stream so I could just sit and watch this tank

  • @colinbottoms3303
    @colinbottoms3303 2 года назад

    In my experience those multis will breed like mad and you'll soon have to thin them out.
    That's not easy because they'll all vanish in the shells long before you can get the net near them.
    I used to give away the shells including the fish inside in exchange for empty shells.
    But they are the most brilliant fish, love them!

  • @fadedwarrior415
    @fadedwarrior415 2 года назад

    I immediately put my blue background on the back my 75 gallon aquarium. Right after watching this video! Lol!

  • @QU35TIONZcc
    @QU35TIONZcc 2 года назад +2

    Easily this will be my fav tank once its up and running

    • @peterallangreen2714
      @peterallangreen2714 2 года назад

      This tank will not work. Brichardi will murder every cyprichomis overnight when they start to breed.

  • @arianekelly5715
    @arianekelly5715 2 года назад

    The Bayonetta reference.... I lost it 😂

  • @billytlatenchi8613
    @billytlatenchi8613 2 года назад +1

    Keep the videos coming 🫡

  • @tiernos6888
    @tiernos6888 2 года назад

    love this co op's of you guys! keep up the good work!

  • @davidvento5481
    @davidvento5481 2 года назад +3

    The Fairy Cichlids have the same exact body shape as the coral reef fish of the Chromis family, although they’re a totally different color (the Chromis being brilliant orange & electric blue).

    • @PaulZyCZ
      @PaulZyCZ 2 года назад +1

      I heard (some) coral reef fish are closely related to cichlids.

  • @LK50634
    @LK50634 2 года назад

    Very awesome video amazing looking aquaescaping of the lake and tank awesome vision

  • @norbertthoens3561
    @norbertthoens3561 2 года назад

    Die Beiden sind als Team unschlagbar! 👍 Ein sehr schöner Zooladen, den es leider bei uns nicht gibt .... 😒

  • @user-oz7oz3nz5f
    @user-oz7oz3nz5f 2 года назад

    Another fab build guys. ❤

  • @dr-k1667
    @dr-k1667 2 года назад

    Great job guys!

  • @ianbatchelor1854
    @ianbatchelor1854 2 года назад

    Black background will make the rocks pop better. Still great job!..

  • @Ayzlxn
    @Ayzlxn 2 года назад

    I have that exact tank! So interesting how much you can do with your imagination!