FEEDING THE AFRICAN RIVER TANK For The First Time!! Congo Tetra & Kribensis!! MD Fish Tanks

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  • Опубликовано: 13 окт 2021
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    It's time for the first feeding of the African River aquarium with Congo Tetra and Kribensis. I feed them a flake food and also something I'm sure they haven't eaten before...
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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +8

    MD MERCH CLICK HERE: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com
    It's time for the first feeding of the African River aquarium with Congo Tetra and Kribensis. I feed them a flake food and also something I'm sure they haven't eaten before...
    Equipment (all links affiliate):
    GOOD BUDGET LIGHT:: US amzn.to/2MDfjk1 UK amzn.to/3iYlfQQ
    SMALL HANG ON BACK FILTER: US amzn.to/2Mw63OO UK amzn.to/39rx3b5
    NANO INTERNAL FILTER: US amzn.to/3oxGBWm UK
    LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3t6HOHD UK amzn.to/3orIdRv
    CANISTER FILTER: US amzn.to/3iNeVtW UK amzn.to/2Fo774a
    GOOSENECK CLIP ON LAMP: (similar as product is now discontinued) US amzn.to/2IlwLVA UK amzn.to/2LNat13
    MINI WATER PUMP: US amzn.to/2oAmf5y UK amzn.to/2mjHDez
    TANKS: US amzn.to/2SOocHG UK amzn.to/2SPA24i
    STRIP LED LIGHT: US (similar) amzn.to/2SNgbm7 UK amzn.to/2Fn9aW1
    ASTA LED LIGHT: US amzn.to/3k9EmpY UK amzn.to/3p5XUPY
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    • @rosemarydudley9954
      @rosemarydudley9954 2 года назад

      Hi, I feed every other day and the in-between days I defrost 2 cubes blood worms. I leave them to defrost whilst walking the dog.
      If you didn't already know, COLD water is best for defrosting. (or leave covered with no water) If you use HOT/Warm water there is a reaction and it takes longer....

  • @NaturalBiotopes
    @NaturalBiotopes 2 года назад +20

    Good reservoirs of the underwater world, so good to have at home.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +8

      These are my two studios. I've actually only got one aquarium at home. I'm going to be redoing it soon as a feature on the channel.

    • @NaturalBiotopes
      @NaturalBiotopes 2 года назад +2

      @@MDFishTanks Okay, we'll keep an eye out.

  • @rachelschildman2327
    @rachelschildman2327 2 года назад +18

    Ha! Your re-enactments of coming into the studio are cracking me up! Love seeing how this tank is coming along, and now am needing to set up a tetra/gourami tank because watching your tetras makes me jelly 🤣

  • @ronburgundy3719
    @ronburgundy3719 2 года назад +13

    Keep those funny walk ins coming. You legend 😂

    • @tole1819
      @tole1819 2 года назад

      The dad jokes😂😂

  • @harrisonlocke5879
    @harrisonlocke5879 2 года назад +3

    Your goofy cut scenes crack me up, every part of your videos are so good either super informative or super entertaining 😂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @77slate
    @77slate 2 года назад +9

    9 /10 on dramatic entrance lost a bit of form towards the end 🤣🤣 yes defo keep the barbs they are nicest looking ones I've seen in a long time.

  • @rcjames4
    @rcjames4 2 года назад +2

    I agree, the most rewarding thing is knowing that you created an area in the back that the fish feel safe in. It may mean that you don't see them as often, but it is the best thing for the fish.

  • @femmefataleracer
    @femmefataleracer 2 года назад

    the entrance shots are great!! thanx for posting.

  • @plug_0280
    @plug_0280 2 года назад +2

    I like the natural angles and gaps between the wood 👍🏻

  • @johnodotca
    @johnodotca 2 года назад +2

    Perhaps the most accurate depiction of Google-ing something I've ever seen. 10/10!

  • @AJAquatics-iv9mz
    @AJAquatics-iv9mz 2 года назад

    Amazing what you have done in the past year. Great job MD 👌

  • @ggoannas
    @ggoannas 2 года назад

    Absolutely brilliant tanks. You make it look so easy. Proof of true talent.

  • @argenisperez7810
    @argenisperez7810 2 года назад +4

    I really like how natural your tanks look with sand, rocks, and wood as well as how you arrange it in irregular 3-d places. I know it may be basic but seeing it makes me realize how natural your aquariums look compared to mine

  • @MStewartMusic
    @MStewartMusic 2 года назад +1

    Love these videos and the fact that you are able to laugh at yourself and be silly. Top bloke!

  • @kaydilla5223
    @kaydilla5223 2 года назад +1

    I really love this set up! Probably my favorite I’ve seen so far. I recently started a 10g tank for my daughter but I wasn’t really happy with it. So, I started doing research and eventually found your channel and I am so glad I did! I’ve gotten some cool ideas and now I’m excited to upgrade and redesign to a new 29 gallon tank. I may set it up this weekend.. Anyways, thanks so much for sharing all the tutorials and even the bloopers lol it’s been awesome to watch 🙌🏼🌱🐠🦐🐢🐌🥰

  • @marymckay7015
    @marymckay7015 2 года назад

    Love love love your tanks, your videos, and your beautiful ideas!! ❤️❤️

  • @elizabethgiles2158
    @elizabethgiles2158 2 года назад +1

    It's awesome to see how far you've come ♥️

  • @krisgoyette9938
    @krisgoyette9938 2 года назад

    Awesome setup as always

  • @fatnurse
    @fatnurse 2 года назад +1

    I did my first aqua scape today in my new Fluval 168L tank. It’s looking wicked thanks to you and all your amazing videos that have helped me sort of know what I was doing! 😃 cheers, MD!

  • @valeriee9532
    @valeriee9532 Год назад

    Your enthusiasm is definitely contagious!🐟🐠🌱❤️🇺🇸

  • @timefliesFL
    @timefliesFL 2 года назад +6

    Congo tetras are big glutens!! I’ve had a trio of males and 2 females for 2 years coming this November paired with a leopard ctenopoma and they get along great 👍

  • @gkazhus
    @gkazhus 2 года назад

    Love you studio entrance. Keep it up.

  • @Pricelistsell
    @Pricelistsell 2 года назад

    I am so addicted to your uploads! Thank you

  • @Hammyfreak
    @Hammyfreak 2 года назад

    This specific aquarium has become my favorite fish tank on RUclips. Please please please, keep sharing with us its future progresses. Much love ❤️

    • @Hammyfreak
      @Hammyfreak 2 года назад

      (The African river tank I mean)

  • @michellebastin5286
    @michellebastin5286 2 года назад

    Such a beautiful tank. Thank you MD 😘🥰

  • @fjkhamdan
    @fjkhamdan 2 года назад

    love ur stuff MD. keep at it

  • @juliab3812
    @juliab3812 2 года назад +4

    I Love those vlog kinda videos and specially the great acting at the beginning! 😂

  • @john25133368
    @john25133368 2 года назад

    Mann! Now I've got to convince the Mrs that we need an African river tank in our life! Looking so good MD. Good job 👌

  • @antisocialguy8069
    @antisocialguy8069 2 года назад +1

    Love your tanks and aquascapes

  • @TripleJAquatics
    @TripleJAquatics 2 года назад

    I love how clear your video qualities are. Cant wait to get better equipment lol. Great vid great tank!

  • @strawberrygoldfish
    @strawberrygoldfish 2 года назад

    I love how you walk into your studio!😊💖

  • @dexterkoeman6050
    @dexterkoeman6050 2 года назад

    I love kribensis. Used to have some in my old apartment. Some day I will have again. Love them, awesome fishes.

  • @juli7167
    @juli7167 2 года назад +1

    Hey MD!
    This tank is looking AMAZING and its probably my favorite tank of all time...
    but!
    i think redhead tetras would have looked soooooo beautiful in this tank

  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +18

    Don't forget 4K!!!!

    • @nathanvarghese.
      @nathanvarghese. 2 года назад +2

      Love this tank. The babies are so cute.
      I know I've already told you about this at least 20 times, but you should make a tank called "The Java tank" - Everything you use in it should have java in its name - eg - Java ern, Java moss, Java rice fish, Java barb, etc
      It'll be pretty cool

    • @apss5736
      @apss5736 2 года назад

      That is an epic idea

  • @YourGlucoseGuardian
    @YourGlucoseGuardian 2 года назад

    Once again, what a beautiful entrance 😁

  • @GregsAquatics
    @GregsAquatics 2 года назад

    the filmmaking on all of MD's videos is incredible.

  • @wolfiartz672
    @wolfiartz672 2 года назад +2

    Oh yeah they do be eating fast!!! Btw love your vids 🙂🔥

  • @omiddoulat5115
    @omiddoulat5115 2 года назад +2

    it seems amazon tank goes perfect, no algae and good quality water, fishes also got nice colors

  • @vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965
    @vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965 2 года назад

    It looks so good that I have to watch it again.

  • @chazz2426
    @chazz2426 2 года назад +6

    "in just the normal way I usually do." Hahahahaha

  • @chrisloe3
    @chrisloe3 2 года назад

    Wow this is perfect timing. Just came across the setup video for this tank on RUclips from a GreenAqua Indonesian scaping vid

  • @apss5736
    @apss5736 2 года назад +8

    the african river tank is epic

  • @bjd2879
    @bjd2879 2 года назад +1

    Loving the African river tank. 👍👍👍

  • @bethfoort
    @bethfoort 2 года назад

    Congo Tetras are really entertaining! They will actually pass around bits of food like they are playing rugby!

  • @feralon9570
    @feralon9570 2 года назад +1

    Loving the African tank!! Bloodworms are a very high protein food source that is good for some types of fish. My blood parrots get them several times a week as an evening snack. I rarely give them to my betta, maybe once per week for his snack.

  • @marklumabit17
    @marklumabit17 2 года назад

    Soon i will copy this aquascape. Always watching your vids.

  • @MFTank
    @MFTank 2 года назад

    Looking good!!!

  • @Rj-kv5kj
    @Rj-kv5kj 2 года назад

    tanks are gorgeous bro, you have a good knack for RUclips video's, peace†

  • @jurgensmessaert1062
    @jurgensmessaert1062 2 года назад

    i love it i will move in koppel weeks end i will do always like you do end really helps brother love it also the cleaning of the water en have also new platty babys also love it i love everything whit aquarium end green plant end the playing of the vis its so funny looooove your passion in this it keeps me love my vis thinks

  • @GrnBltSniper
    @GrnBltSniper 2 года назад

    love the entrance reenactments :joy:

  • @2577tritonblue
    @2577tritonblue 2 года назад

    Hello MD! If I were you, I would not tear down the Buddha aquarium. Your rasboras are really colorful. Pretty big probability that there's been breeding. They are egg scatters. You might be pleasantly surprised, just like with the white clouds.

  • @Miss_Lexi92
    @Miss_Lexi92 2 года назад

    Nice video as always MD! You're brave putting a wave maker in there with those tiny fish, I done that and bad mistake tetras got sucked up inside it :(

  • @laydee1029
    @laydee1029 2 года назад

    This African river tank is my favorite!!

  • @kobusevenhuis7800
    @kobusevenhuis7800 2 года назад

    Hahahahaa wow so Great now you do Those little funny scene’s

  • @peterholmes1171
    @peterholmes1171 2 года назад

    My local fish shop has just got these fish in - Steatocranus tinanti (A specialised African river fish) - The first thing I thought of was your set-up!!

  • @dp._.3
    @dp._.3 2 года назад +1

    Good video... love from Goa, India 👍

  • @laurag1076
    @laurag1076 2 года назад

    Looks great! Very similar to mine. I have rummy nose. Corys
    Otto's and 1 honey gourami.

  • @pvaquariums7720
    @pvaquariums7720 2 года назад

    Hi MD I love your new aquarium and stocking
    I also learned that if over feed actually benefits the plants as nitrates for plants in higher

    • @vEGan1909
      @vEGan1909 2 года назад

      Be careful: overfeeding can cause algae and high nitrate does harm to shrimps if you have them.

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 2 года назад

    Great update/maintenance video... but you're such a tease... now I can't wait for this weekend's build video!! An erugami? Don't even know how to spell it, but I'm excited for it! LOL

    • @vEGan1909
      @vEGan1909 2 года назад

      I think it’s called Iwagumi 😉

  • @jacobfletcher9124
    @jacobfletcher9124 2 года назад

    MD you should do a peacock cichlid tank I think you would really enjoy it, they like to be crowded so for instance a 55 gallon tank could have 15 cichlids that are about 5 to 6 inches in length, and i know how you like a lot of fish lol. Love what you do your tanks are gorgeous just give it a thought if u want, all love from America

  • @77slate
    @77slate 2 года назад +2

    Maybe a blackwater set up for the harlequins with some broad leaf crypts might get some breeding action

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +1

      thats sounds very interesting.....

    • @77slate
      @77slate 2 года назад

      @@MDFishTanks be cool, be leaning towards a more biotop setup

  • @TuanCaCanh
    @TuanCaCanh 2 года назад +1

    So great

  • @allangonzalez2766
    @allangonzalez2766 2 года назад

    I just rescaped my 20 gallon and after seeing the African river aquarium it kinda looks similar 😂 the only difference is that I used a lot of left over vallisnaria rubra from my past set up and this is the 3rd day from its set up and the tank cleared up so much it’s crystal clear as well

  • @tugbatas8330
    @tugbatas8330 2 года назад

    Great typing skills you got there and your spongebob desktop background 😂🤩

  • @calebthecatfish8231
    @calebthecatfish8231 2 года назад +1

    Rope fish would be perfect from an African tank like this. They will not harm plants and will bring you endless entertainment.

  • @aletaniacklay9775
    @aletaniacklay9775 2 года назад

    Can't get over the colorations of the female Congo Tetras! Looking forward to seeing the males!!!

  • @SierraJenson4
    @SierraJenson4 2 года назад

    MD I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! COULD YOU MAKE A FROM START TO FINISH MAITAIN CLEANING?do you vacuum your substrate?

  • @owen3806
    @owen3806 2 года назад

    Nice vid was wondering if you’ve ever considered doing a native tank or pond with like some perch

  • @dannettepeters1507
    @dannettepeters1507 2 года назад

    My last two harlequins are almost 8 years old; still eating like crazy. I think not feeding them everyday has increased their longevity.

  • @adoniskrasniqi2069
    @adoniskrasniqi2069 2 года назад +2

    You have tallent,so beautifull Respekt 👍👍👍👍👍😍

  • @Psychoclaw
    @Psychoclaw 2 года назад

    Your dramatic reenactments are killing me XD

  • @philipwilkinson988
    @philipwilkinson988 2 года назад

    Beautiful tank.Congo tetras are a big favourite of mine,the males are amazing .Have you seen the blue eyed version.They are stunning and think they are becoming available more now.A few would look great in that tank with the normal congos.

  • @captainminxley
    @captainminxley 2 года назад

    OMG! MD in 4K!

  • @luissimental6191
    @luissimental6191 2 года назад

    I love all your amazing tanks so awesome, love the open tops, but was wondering if you ever have problems with fish jumping out?

    • @vEGan1909
      @vEGan1909 2 года назад +1

      Some fish which are known as jumpers (i.e. Betta fish) have lids on their tanks. And the Discus bc they are expensive 😉 The others have lowered waterlevel. I think MD lost only a few fish since he does aquariums. Floating plants are helpful too

  • @DeanoSupremo1
    @DeanoSupremo1 2 года назад

    Those intros though 🤣🤣👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @Nathan93Baker
    @Nathan93Baker 2 года назад +1

    Tiger fish are from the DRC.
    They're very cute and cuddly.😋

  • @davidseverum
    @davidseverum 2 года назад

    Can’t wait for the blue acara tank 🐟

  • @jonhowland4985
    @jonhowland4985 2 года назад +1

    You should try sourcing live blood worms…I swear you’ll see them smile

  • @yeswing10
    @yeswing10 2 года назад

    We used to feed flake for breakfast and frozen brine shrimp for dinner.

  • @girutherobot5984
    @girutherobot5984 2 года назад

    The congo tetras look great as females like u said can't wait to see the males

  • @shaunjones3507
    @shaunjones3507 2 года назад

    Love all of your stuff MD it is so inspiring!
    Starting my 3rd 10 Gallon soon, any recommendations on stocking?

    • @heaven7360
      @heaven7360 2 года назад

      Hi! There are lots of videos on youtube that address your question. Maybe just type in the youtube search tab and your topic will pop up. I find Prime Time Aquatics (sorry if this isn't there exact title but they should come up for you in search. I know they addressed your question in one of there vids). Aquarium CooP has a video also re 10 gallon fish selections... Good luck!

  • @jlistsaak2816
    @jlistsaak2816 2 года назад +2

    Finalllyyyy ❤️

  • @fishyoutube42
    @fishyoutube42 2 года назад

    You ever used Tropco for buying fish online could find a nice female for the golden ram or Krib or maybe some male tetras

  • @indyhobby3726
    @indyhobby3726 2 года назад

    Love the Congo Tetra tank I mean African river system tank and your discuss look amazing idk if you feed them bloodworms but they love them too but the high protein from them will probably make your pair breed and don't know if you want that

  • @richardbilovus1651
    @richardbilovus1651 2 года назад

    Hi from St. Albert. Another great video. I actually prefer this "mix-style" show of a few tanks.
    I have an idea, possibly your next adventure .... How about a Fiddler Crab tank? I had a Fiddler for about three years in a community tank. It thrived on a large chunk of semi-submerged log. If you accept this challenge I would like to suggest the name Sebastian?
    Cheers!

  • @shnaa_L
    @shnaa_L 2 года назад

    the Buddha tank is one of my favourites...but it sounds like its on its way out! 😅

  • @stevecooper6653
    @stevecooper6653 2 года назад +2

    Lol 😂 I knew one was coming 👌🏻

  • @nathanvarghese.
    @nathanvarghese. 2 года назад +1

    That huge chunk of wood is sooooo beautiful and natural looking... Awesome
    Babies are soo cute... Are you going to sell them?

  • @ComputerScientist01
    @ComputerScientist01 2 года назад

    African River tank is worth the money... Ahh can't take my eyes away from it and look at the beauty with all those tetras and baby fishes 😍.
    Literally ❤ this tank more than any other tanks of MD's... (No offense 😬🙃)

  • @attilabester5587
    @attilabester5587 2 года назад

    Hi md can you do an update on the no filter vase please

  • @obliviousend7412
    @obliviousend7412 2 года назад

    Cool, amazing tank but if you do use liquid ferts what type do you use?

  • @jackfitzgerald5106
    @jackfitzgerald5106 2 года назад +1

    Big fan of the harlequins myself yours look great would love to see you do a naturalistic scape for them might give me some ideas too!

    • @vEGan1909
      @vEGan1909 2 года назад +1

      In nature they live in soft blackwater. If you want to breed them you should have some broad-leaved plants

  • @keganjones2896
    @keganjones2896 2 года назад

    African rope fish would be epic in here

  • @ariari183
    @ariari183 2 года назад +4

    I'm your biggest fan

  • @awanna3203
    @awanna3203 2 года назад

    Another Awesome Vid MD... What happened to the "Lambchops"?

    • @apss5736
      @apss5736 2 года назад +1

      After the rams attacked them he put them in the Buddha tank

  • @qtrek985
    @qtrek985 2 года назад

    I breed convict cichlids and I've kept 4 babies (2 blacks and 2 whites) so hopefully they pair up in their own tank so that way I can produce more then just 1 batch at a time

  • @nevillesmith8981
    @nevillesmith8981 2 года назад

    Hi MD when are going to do a corner tank scape need help I just can't get mine write

  • @High_Key
    @High_Key 2 года назад

    “It’s doubled in size it’s incredible, well not doubled, that’s a bit of an exaggeration isn’t it…but it’s miles bigger now”
    😂

  • @ind3n
    @ind3n 2 года назад +1

    My favourite tank of yours so far. I love your aquascaping style!

  • @FatherFish
    @FatherFish 2 года назад +4

    Stunning as always. Have you considered a deep substrate dirted tank?

    • @77slate
      @77slate 2 года назад

      Hi Father fish, MD has done some nice dirted tank set ups before 👍

    • @ImHavingaCoronary
      @ImHavingaCoronary 2 года назад +1

      Ha! that would mean he'd need to keep a tank set up for more than 6 months!

    • @andreashessler838
      @andreashessler838 2 года назад

      I thought about you when I saw how much food he was putting in the tank. 🙂

    • @heaven7360
      @heaven7360 2 года назад

      @@ImHavingaCoronary Amen

    • @annalee7403
      @annalee7403 2 года назад

      lol