EP1: SELF SUSTAINING TANK - no water changes, no cleaning, no filter

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  • Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024

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  • @MDFishTanks
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    • @miguelmadailfreitas
      @miguelmadailfreitas 3 месяца назад

      Hey @mdfishtanks ! Your vids restarted my join in making new tanks. I've been keeping the same tank for tha past 10 years(!!) almost just topping out water, possibly a yearly water change, just the bare minimum to have any work at all, while also not getting rid of it. And it's actually been holding it together. But after discovering your channel, so many nice memories from when i was a kid starting out tanks with my dad, and all the stuff he said which is basically what you also say made me want to start new ones as well! So huge thanks for that man! Congrats!
      Also, it would be great if you could list the plants (also fish but mainly plants) that you use on the tanks, or perhaps make a dedicated video to that (if there isnt one already, probably there is!). Understanding the latin names not being a born english man makes it specially difficult. I do love to see the auto translate making up stuff AHAH! I know people in the hobby pretty much know them all, but like i said, i've been quite on standby, so i honestly cant keep up with them all, and would love to.
      Thanks again!

  • @MelissaJenna
    @MelissaJenna 2 месяца назад +17

    My 8 year old told me he wondered if he could make an aquarium that would require almost no maintenance, so we started searching around and found this series on your channel, and we’re so glad we did! We’ve watched all 8 videos and have learned so much! My son is so inspired by what you’ve done here, and every day when he comes home from school all he wants to do is research different aspects of his aquarium setup. We’re about to start purchasing supplies to start, and you’ve saved us so much time and money! Thank you! I’ll try and figure out how to share some photos of his aquarium once he’s got it going. :)

    • @rettag2020
      @rettag2020 2 месяца назад +3

      I love it when kids get into fish keeping 😊 I hope he loves it ❤

    • @mikehawkertz9237
      @mikehawkertz9237 2 месяца назад +1

      Him and Father Fish are the best for low tech self sustaining aquariums

    • @AudreyCooper-n4k
      @AudreyCooper-n4k 23 дня назад

      Oh, my heart ❤ this is so sweet!

  • @suffysdave
    @suffysdave 5 месяцев назад +161

    Yes! I am so glad that you did this! 99.9% of your followers don’t have 80 tanks to grab plants from, nor have a already served buckets full of substrate, nor tons of hardscape to choose from, nor a massive force of clean up crew to chuck in. Good to to see you feel for the “common people” too! You rock!

    • @Pointpip
      @Pointpip 5 месяцев назад +11

      Don’t expect everything to just be handed to you you need to buy this stuff with money you get from working

    • @gagekillion3516
      @gagekillion3516 5 месяцев назад +4

      get your money up old man

    • @rpetersen2
      @rpetersen2 4 месяца назад +2

      Actually, most hobbyists keep plenty of stocking supplies, spare tanks, cycled media and substrate, etc, just to have something to make an enclosure for an animal or aquarium for fish, for rescue/ immediate use purposes as we all look out for each other and swap creatures and fish between the communities readily and all of a sudden. But this hobby takes cycling, etc, as well, so we all keep and recycle stuff as we grow and build our collections. Most over decades, not just years.

    • @ElPescadoMan
      @ElPescadoMan 4 месяца назад +1

      Bro you can so the same on a smaller tank. Get what's on your budget. Imagine him doing all this videos only on 10g tanks? He's just showing the principle of what can be done if done right. Stop being a Kevin😅

    • @suffysdave
      @suffysdave 4 месяца назад +3

      Well I have 3 tanks, 100 fish, 20 different types of plants… so don’t be rude and ASSume that I don’t spend money. I was merely pointing out that the way MD shows it in this video, is the way most new people start.

  • @sigils
    @sigils 4 месяца назад +9

    As somsone who is trying to get into the hobby and making self sustaining tanks but doesn't have any pre existing resources this is brilliant. Excited to learn more from you.

    • @DashDrones
      @DashDrones 4 месяца назад +1

      Father Fish and Patty's aquatics are your best bet if looking to do this

  • @laurasainsbury196
    @laurasainsbury196 5 месяцев назад +19

    My 11 year old has been inspired by your tanks and now has 2 of her own, to go with my 5. We always copy the way you chuck instructions away when we open anything.

  • @VectoRaith
    @VectoRaith 5 месяцев назад +11

    I'm gonna watch this series closely because that substrate thickness-to-depth ratio along with the planned layout are really intriguing from Walstad Method perspective

    • @jillstepak
      @jillstepak 4 месяца назад

      Totally agree-- I always heard at least 1 inch of soil capped with 1 inch of sand... I'm about to start my first tank with this method and wondering if that's overkill!

    • @VectoRaith
      @VectoRaith 4 месяца назад +1

      @@jillstepak Good luck! At first it looks like overkill, but actually not! I have two sucessful small tanks going for two and half years without water change.

    • @petrausie7917
      @petrausie7917 3 месяца назад

      @@jillstepakI tried a Father Fish method, kinda similar to Walstad but with more specific soil mix + tons of light at beginning. I did 1 inch soil, 1.5 inch sand cap! So far doing so well, no water change, water is crystal clear! I think tons of plants (fast growing stem and floaters) really matters to stabilize and small fish at beginning to starts the cycle! (Small amounts of fish poo to feed beneficial bacteria)

  • @taylorhale1035
    @taylorhale1035 5 месяцев назад +3

    Love this! Even as an experienced scaper myself, I enjoy these slow stile builds more because I find there is more to learn. Can't wait for round 2!

  • @Umm753
    @Umm753 5 месяцев назад +3

    Fun ! Here in Central America is so hard to get fish stuff, even less aquatic plants, but the hobby is so fun 😊 I have my own self-sustaining fish tank outside in my backyard, and it’s made out of a rock plant pot !

  • @ParrotKing-vu2nk
    @ParrotKing-vu2nk 5 месяцев назад +1

    Been watching for years; as always great stuff man. You single handedly got me into the hobby. Videos like this are what have made me subscribe. Your natural, practical but artistic approach as you’ve done here is what sets you apart. Thanks for the great work man ✌🏻

  • @leigh8130
    @leigh8130 5 месяцев назад

    Its like you read my mind MD. Been watching you for a few years now and really love your work. You've inspired me to start a tank soon (my first as an adult) but I'd noticed that you've been using filters a lot on your tanks lately, where as some of your videos from the old studio did not use filters. I want to learn more about tanks without filters to help with ease of maintenance with my personal tanks and here you are with this vid! So excited to learn more from you! Thanks for reading my mind! lol

  • @JAKEY-000
    @JAKEY-000 5 месяцев назад +3

    4:40 this music is amazing!! Perfect for the video!

  • @DavidTorres-fb9lh
    @DavidTorres-fb9lh 5 месяцев назад

    I remember your older videos were this format . I’m glad you brought I back . Watching it in parts is easier than finding the time to watch a long video . As always great video MD

  • @fq1mute287
    @fq1mute287 5 месяцев назад

    You're an inspiration MD... You got me into aquascaping because your methods are affordable for me because I'm a College student from Indonesia🇮🇩🇮🇩 (Yess... I'm from Indonesia) and stuff isn't cheap for us here 🙃🙃 If you want I'll send you my first ever aquasqape and it's MD inspired theme and I'm proud of it... Love from Indonesia🇮🇩🇮🇩

  • @ramcharger9146
    @ramcharger9146 5 месяцев назад

    You may not say that your way it's not perfect but everything you seem to do works pretty well I followed a lot of the things you've done throughout the past year or two and my tank room looks amazing thank you!!!!

  • @meganschroter8319
    @meganschroter8319 5 месяцев назад

    I love that you're doing this series. I have a 5 gallon and a 29 gallon and no room for more and while I would love for my tanks to look so beautiful like yours, access and cost are prohibitive. I've learned so much from you thank you! Even if I can't get all the fun stuff and brands you use in Canada. Tell Aquafleur to get their butts across the pond already 😂

  • @Prairiefish64
    @Prairiefish64 5 месяцев назад

    I really like this plan of yours for this tank. I agree that it’ll likely be something that a lot of people can relate to and want to try. Keep up the great work.

  • @tygereyes
    @tygereyes 5 месяцев назад +2

    GREAT PROJECT: I Would Love To See The Same w/One Of The REALLY GOOD Canister Filters (as well) because that is the level many of us are at (1) Nice Tank, (2) Fair to Decent (Not Expensive) Filter, Light(s), and Heater (yes, you do not need the heater part given room), (3) new bags of substrate (most people do not have tons of tanks to from which to pull), then some nice plants and fish (again, slow-moderate growth, and nothing uber expensive). I would love to see the follow-up on this and the tank I just described. Cheers - love the videos.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  5 месяцев назад +1

      That's basically what we have here. All the substrate I used was new. It was just the stuff I used to cap that wasn't. New sand on the top would work just as well.

  • @thenameisrod
    @thenameisrod 5 месяцев назад

    Perfect timing as I've just bought my first 4ft tank and it will be the first time I will be using aqua soil ect .

  • @Mattcc3
    @Mattcc3 5 месяцев назад +5

    You got me started into this hobby love the builds love the studio keep up the great work can’t wait for more videos lol and you downing that cappuccino made me laugh

  • @miniscenesgb
    @miniscenesgb 5 месяцев назад

    Definitely an art MD. Such beautiful designs, and lovely environments for the plants and critters. Another amazing build

  • @gidgitvonlarue9972
    @gidgitvonlarue9972 Месяц назад

    You SHOULD do a video on where to keep tanks - what environment - what if it's one tank in a hot living room - or a tank out in a cold room. What about the pollution of the tank?? You are lucky to have a heat controlled warehouse - but 99% of us don't. We put our tanks where we can! Would LOVE to see a video about that - would be so helpful xxx

  • @hillaryviolet1273
    @hillaryviolet1273 4 месяца назад

    Thank you! Just getting interested in this hobby and enjoy your videos, your channel was one of the first I came across and have come back to!🎉

  • @estherabrams7274
    @estherabrams7274 4 месяца назад

    Thank you! I look forward to watching all the follow-ups! The word you were looking for was “uncontrived”.

  • @carlosjavi9284
    @carlosjavi9284 4 месяца назад +1

    Déjame decirle que tengo varios acuarios, con diferentes tipos de sustrato, lo hago para crear conciencia y la gente no gaste dinero en esas bolsas , utilice tierra de macetas, y lo cubro con el doble de arena, y tengo mejores resultados que con los otros sustrato costoso, la idea es hacerlo económico bien y de fácil mantenimiento

  • @noahflick1709
    @noahflick1709 5 месяцев назад +4

    love this format idea, can't wait to follow along

  • @AndrewMc-he3ue
    @AndrewMc-he3ue 5 месяцев назад

    I got back into fishkeeping in 2019 after about a 10 year break. I used to keep big cichlids and catfish back then Massive water changes and maintenance .
    When i started again I discovered you and Tanner Serpa Championing natural setups (I later discovered Tannin Aquatics).
    I now have 4 100L tanks two of which are jungles from 4 pots of crypts and 1 pot of buce that I bought for my first tank(in 2019},with loads given or thrown away.
    I do a 10 % water change once a week that takes me about 30 minutes Plus another 20 minutes to trim the plants.
    When i check the water I have nearly zero Nitrates even though I know I over feed the tanks , the plants do all the work.

  • @saad_b15
    @saad_b15 5 месяцев назад

    I’ve been trying to set up a fully self sustaining aquarium for over a year now. The balance always changes throughout the process 💀😭. I’m glad you’ve made this

  • @carl5481
    @carl5481 5 месяцев назад

    One of the things I always get from your videos is I so need a wet and dry vacuum!! Anyone else look with envy as MD sucks out grubby water easily??

    • @elune43749
      @elune43749 5 месяцев назад +1

      Sure beats shoveling gunk into a small plastic tub one scoop at a time to fill up a bucket 😅

  • @Blaise-sw5py
    @Blaise-sw5py 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hey md I just wanted you too know that I am soo grateful for your videos the helped me through a hard time thank you❤

  • @josemejia0410
    @josemejia0410 5 месяцев назад

    Some of the best scapes ever!!! Very beautiful

  • @richardpeebles8833
    @richardpeebles8833 3 месяца назад

    Fun episodic adventure begins! Nice ep1!!! 🍃

  • @Foogle..
    @Foogle.. 5 месяцев назад

    Love this MD, can't wait to see how it goes because I've been thinking on doing a no filter tank myself, appreciate this.

  • @diananeri4476
    @diananeri4476 5 месяцев назад

    I'm an artist; so are you. I love your aqua art!

  • @jameswilkinson9941
    @jameswilkinson9941 5 месяцев назад

    I was down in taunton last weekend and popped into the maidenhead aquatics. It was great to see the aquascapes that you did in person

  • @ashenwalls3558
    @ashenwalls3558 5 месяцев назад

    While I do love how you usually set things up, this is a very welcome addition to the lineup! I started growing out plants almost a year ago for my 10 gallon low tech tank. About to set that up now that the jar is looking lush (ish) 😊

  • @Scaperoot79
    @Scaperoot79 5 месяцев назад +4

    Just when I think you may be running out of ideas, you drop another great video!

  • @sanluisero7116
    @sanluisero7116 3 месяца назад

    You are a very good decoration Aquarius 👌💯I enjoy watching your videos . Grasias Amigo 👍

  • @TheLewisesc
    @TheLewisesc 5 месяцев назад +19

    MD my friend opened a coffee shop at the Meadowlands Leisure Center in Travistock (Chill Coffee). Please take the family and enjoy a coffee and a day in the park 🙏

    • @papajeffe1521
      @papajeffe1521 5 месяцев назад +1

      Commas are important

    • @martinpalmer9662
      @martinpalmer9662 5 месяцев назад

      Tavistock rather than Travistock presumably? Or just Tavvy! :)

  • @michaellavella2377
    @michaellavella2377 5 месяцев назад

    This will be a very cool long term project if you don't over plant it immediately. Us normal people can't do that, and need to figure out how to make a budget set of pants fill a space. Right now I'm getting ready to do my first proper aquarium and I'm considering dry starting it just because I can't go buy 10 pots of plants to get an instant carpet with.

  • @debstewart4558
    @debstewart4558 4 месяца назад

    MD I just got home from vacation. Thanks for doing Timmy Turtle 🐢 shirt. One thing though. I wanted Henry, Mr Doodles, to make him. I love frog. Everyone loves him. I got more compliments on it. No matter where I am. Even TSA liked him. Maybe make a crab Doodles and put it on a shirt. I'll buy it.

  • @TalisaAquarist
    @TalisaAquarist 5 месяцев назад

    I am so excited to watch this tank develop and learn from you as to how you setup a very low maintenance tank. 😃

    • @TalisaAquarist
      @TalisaAquarist 5 месяцев назад

      And I am also very excited that you won’t be tearing it down in a year!

  • @louisevanbuuren5860
    @louisevanbuuren5860 5 месяцев назад +4

    You have a huge fan in Newcastle, Australia !!!! Please include Aus in your fan list too!!!! Great idea! Appreciate you

    • @Bonnie10au
      @Bonnie10au 5 месяцев назад

      I'm in Australia too, in Queensland. I now have six aquariums because of MD.😄

  • @jodimaree7640
    @jodimaree7640 5 месяцев назад

    I am devastated that you took apart one of my favourite tanks 😢😂 but sooo looking forward to seeing this one come together and grow ❤❤
    Lol, I should be use to this by now 😂

  • @FranNoesse
    @FranNoesse 5 месяцев назад +1

    Epic idea! This is going to be fun to watch.

  • @bambiikins7046
    @bambiikins7046 5 месяцев назад +5

    great video excited to follow along

  • @levibennett5166
    @levibennett5166 5 месяцев назад

    Wonderful, probably the largest walstad tank I've ever seen

  • @fayem4091
    @fayem4091 5 месяцев назад

    I don't have a tank or the time or the money yet. But i want one so much and i am learning a tone from you. I think this series will totally make me believe that i can actually maintain one. ( I am a vegan and that means that i won't try to do something if i here is even a single chance that everything can go wrong due to MY fault)

  • @brandonforesee3593
    @brandonforesee3593 5 месяцев назад

    MD is the GOAT of Planted Aquarium RUclips.

  • @madaboutmilitaria3630
    @madaboutmilitaria3630 5 месяцев назад

    I was upset when I seen you pulled this tank down it was my favourite but I know it will be better then ever. Look forward to the series.

  • @bbgorb
    @bbgorb 5 месяцев назад

    Love this, always an inspiration and relaxation to watch. So glad u doing this series.

  • @ericalarsen9175
    @ericalarsen9175 5 месяцев назад

    Thank God!! This is what I’ve been waiting for!

  • @majorpanda937
    @majorpanda937 5 месяцев назад

    Such a good watch as always. I look forward to your uploads as they really make my day!!!

  • @christopher_scott
    @christopher_scott 5 месяцев назад +21

    My absolute favorite RUclipsr ever…well behind Paul of course 🤣😂🤣

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  5 месяцев назад +6

      Logan??? I'm more of a Jake kind of guy...

    • @Marnix-ov5rv
      @Marnix-ov5rv 5 месяцев назад +4

      No I think he like paul cuffaro

    • @paulhopkins1905
      @paulhopkins1905 5 месяцев назад +4

      Paul Cuffaro is insufferable, terrible animal keeper

    • @ASPHALT.Animal
      @ASPHALT.Animal 5 месяцев назад +3

      Paul Cuffarp is not better than you ​@@MDFishTanks don't worry 😂

    • @elune43749
      @elune43749 5 месяцев назад +2

      Hopefully not Cuffaro the animal killer 😂

  • @hannahhowden8980
    @hannahhowden8980 5 месяцев назад

    Okay the archer fish tank is one of my all time favourites ❤ the mood hits just right

  • @AquaTerraObsession
    @AquaTerraObsession 4 месяца назад

    Well done! Love your videos - learn a lot from them, thank you!

  • @alienvc84
    @alienvc84 5 месяцев назад +5

    How do you keep the plants in your aquariums so beautiful, it is very difficult for me to keep my plants clean, I do maintenance weekly, I have skimmers in my aquariums, the filters are up to date, and I do not let too much fish food go to the bottom, Give me some advice, I would appreciate it from afar but from the bottom of my heart, I have been told to use Caridinas for this problem, would this really be an option?

    • @Elispencer11
      @Elispencer11 5 месяцев назад +1

      Some people will say co2 but many people including myself cannot sustain it so some others are : having a good strong light for good plant growth maybe having a nutrient rich substrate and if there is a dead fish or snail then let it decompose

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  5 месяцев назад +1

      Are the plants growing well despite the algae?

    • @alienvc84
      @alienvc84 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@MDFishTanks Thank you very much for the answer, Now to your question: In excellent condition, I even have to prune on many occasions, I have to say that I am using Pristine from Seachem, do you think this is the cause, this product leaves my water crystal clear, but with As the days go by, the plants become filled with dirt.

  • @Skulldj
    @Skulldj 5 месяцев назад

    Nice, Been hoping you'd try a project like this. Gives a different kinda perspective on the hobby

  • @steverees1936
    @steverees1936 4 месяца назад

    Hi there, I just descovered your channel and very keen to get back into aquariums again after decades of absence from the hobby. I have a couple of questions that I'm going to leave until the end of this series. I would like to set up an Amazonian tank and these questions are related to that. Looking forward to watching the whole process. Cheers. 🙂

  • @johnnydubbsaquascaping
    @johnnydubbsaquascaping 5 месяцев назад

    Nice video MD :) I think I like the video's split into parts as there is more information given and discussion on what you are doing. I think this scape is going to be awesome and I love the river rocks you get in the UK. Maybe some Celestial Pearl Danios in one of the scapes ? I am absolutely loving them at the moment and attempting to breed some.

  • @leahnichol6665
    @leahnichol6665 5 месяцев назад

    I really like this hard scape. I am curious to see if you cover it all with plants.

  • @jesperdahl6324
    @jesperdahl6324 5 месяцев назад

    More MD fish tank to the people.. Love that you are doing.. Keep it up :D

  • @weig2575
    @weig2575 5 месяцев назад

    Really good idea! Looking forward to the updates 👍

  • @unrulyboss411
    @unrulyboss411 5 месяцев назад

    From miami. Love your vids. This is how i get through my day👍👍

  • @romanzeman1675
    @romanzeman1675 5 месяцев назад

    Nice MD. Nice video nice akvárium nice music Nice ewr.❤

  • @LordChumbley
    @LordChumbley 5 месяцев назад

    Really excited about this new series

  • @MrBoozlesTanks
    @MrBoozlesTanks 4 месяца назад

    Diggin the long-term concept!

  • @marcuscooper9544
    @marcuscooper9544 3 месяца назад

    From all the other videos I've watched, you should have a far deeper substate for an unfiltered tank - the substrate will be cleaning the water more than the plants will.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 месяца назад

      @@marcuscooper9544 we are 1.5 months in and it's doing insanely well 👌👍

  • @zhxnick
    @zhxnick 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great vid as always.

  • @Rose_A
    @Rose_A 5 месяцев назад

    Best youtuber ever! Says "it doesn't have to be" quite a lot but he makes very good sales points as to why it has to be 😂

  • @T-mo6bx
    @T-mo6bx 4 месяца назад

    19:00 you can also just allow water to contact the cyanoacrylate (superglue) it hardens in water.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 месяца назад

      the gel type take a good while in water. The outer shell hardens instantly but that's only thin. Take a lot longer.

  • @Steve_RobbieRaygun
    @Steve_RobbieRaygun 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great vid as usual, looking forward to the rest of the build and updates, I still think it would have been better starting from new rather than using your existing sand, updates could have then been from that for anyone starting out, IMHO

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  5 месяцев назад +1

      Seemed wasteful as I have sand available. It would be the same as buying new to be honest. The nutrients are in what's under the sand

    • @Steve_RobbieRaygun
      @Steve_RobbieRaygun 5 месяцев назад

      @@MDFishTanks That was the first time I have had anything related to a comment mentioned in a video😅 Cheers for that 😁

  • @jerrygonzales4006
    @jerrygonzales4006 5 месяцев назад

    I hope you use that Chihiros RGB light in a future build. This darn light has been in the back of my mind for quite some time. I will eventually pull the trigger and get it.

  • @sidanmrafi3957
    @sidanmrafi3957 5 месяцев назад +5

    What happened to the red devil angel fishes? Keep up the great work

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  5 месяцев назад +2

      They are in the tank next to chunks as it's nice and big and been running a while. They will be getting their own special build soon.

  • @LongSockss
    @LongSockss 5 месяцев назад

    I can’t wait to watch this progress! Thank you!
    I wanted to ask a quick question. Where do you get all your driftwood? Driftwood is so expensive!

  • @viktorvaldemarworm3993
    @viktorvaldemarworm3993 5 месяцев назад +1

    Love your videos man!

  • @Snickely
    @Snickely 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video. I really enjoy them.

  • @shaymaanburkatally3544
    @shaymaanburkatally3544 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great time md❤

  • @stephensnyder1334
    @stephensnyder1334 5 месяцев назад +4

    MD, do you happen to use purigen or activated carbon in your filters? I noticed a kit you had a couple videos back came with activated carbon but I wasn’t sure if you used it or not. Are those good to use in planted aquariums? Or do they just take out all the liquid fertilizer and minerals the plants need?

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  5 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah I use a lot of activated carbon. Usually fill a tray in the filter with the superfish Crystal Clear

    • @stephensnyder1334
      @stephensnyder1334 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks MD. And just so you know you are my favorite RUclipsr. Second to none. Unlike Christopher Scott lol

  • @anim44448
    @anim44448 4 месяца назад

    briliant idea!

  • @brandhark7935
    @brandhark7935 5 месяцев назад

    This is such a great idea!!!

  • @MaxMottola-cf8yl
    @MaxMottola-cf8yl 4 месяца назад

    Love your vids md ❤

  • @thewishingthorn
    @thewishingthorn 4 месяца назад

    Nice Series!

  • @yashtapase3821
    @yashtapase3821 5 месяцев назад

    15:15 the villian laugh when seeing the hardscape material 😂❤

  • @andrea_6405
    @andrea_6405 3 месяца назад

    16:17 you got me 🥲🤣🤣

  • @OutsideNatureShorts-vg5kr
    @OutsideNatureShorts-vg5kr 5 месяцев назад +2

    👋 hi!

  • @Thelizardmaster25
    @Thelizardmaster25 5 месяцев назад +1

    Love your tanks. You should try a rainbow shark sometime? Been watching you for. . .since before the discus I think.

  • @MHF22
    @MHF22 4 месяца назад

    MD, awesome video as usual.
    Do you find overtime youe substrate layers work there way up to the top of the sand if not in bags?
    Thanks.

  • @jimfriedman6923
    @jimfriedman6923 5 месяцев назад

    Hi MD. Love your tanks

  • @faedoyle4147
    @faedoyle4147 5 месяцев назад

    This is going to be good, I can tell. ❤❤

  • @DavidRhoadsVlogs
    @DavidRhoadsVlogs 5 месяцев назад +1

    i love this idea!!

  • @MrGigi-dz9cv
    @MrGigi-dz9cv 4 месяца назад

    I only use sand, as substrate. Plants, will take nutrients form the water anyway.

  • @devilineden727
    @devilineden727 5 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome setup, have always been a fan of your setups - however it sounds like you are responding to some videos out there... 😀😀😀

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks. Not sure what you mean. Don't really respond to videos, just go with ideas that pop in my head. This one come yesterday...so made this today 😊

  • @giggiwidit5638
    @giggiwidit5638 5 месяцев назад +2

    17:40: Who else saw that bit of wood at the centre, and said ' Ooooo it looks like an Amphibian Ant Eater ... ' ??? ... Just me then ? ... O.K. 🤣😂🤣

  • @gidgitvonlarue9972
    @gidgitvonlarue9972 Месяц назад

    You say that - but I have to have close lid fish tank as I smoke. I don't want that drifting into our fish tank directly behind me! Once I give up - might explore an open tank...

  • @_SsoR
    @_SsoR 5 месяцев назад +2

    The best 🤘🤘

  • @Zerzayar
    @Zerzayar 5 месяцев назад

    Use Hygger lights. They seem to be great, look great and are affordable.

  • @averyhoward-v8r
    @averyhoward-v8r 4 месяца назад +2

    is it just me or am i dying for the next saltwater update. i am a freshwater person but i would like to see how the tanks are doing

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 месяца назад +1

      in the next episode 👍👍

  • @spedupsongs213
    @spedupsongs213 5 месяцев назад +4

    w video

  • @Tech419z
    @Tech419z 5 месяцев назад

    More natural aquariums! On a side note bro have you seen a RUclipsr by the name of Father Fish? I would like to see a live stream of you two talking about your different takes on the hobby! ❤

  • @MandyJane123700
    @MandyJane123700 5 месяцев назад

    Great idea!