Adding MALE CONGO TETRA To AFRICAN RIVER Aquarium (+Acara Fry Update)

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[@anthonyeales3000]

Hi what would the cost for this type of build be please loving the content

[@wheelerzg76]

I found this: The eggs hatch after 4 days. The parents move them to a newly dug pit at this point. After another 4 days in the pit, the fry become free swimming. Feeding can start with brine shrimp, microworms and daphnia. Leave the parents with the fry for at least 2 weeks or until they stop caring for the fry. The fry are usually quite safe because blue acara are good parents.

[@omarghazzaoui3197]

Take 10 of them out and see how they go, you wouldn’t want to be left with none, they will breed again but yeh you know what I’m saying 😊

[@GodisTruth914]

The sparkling guraumi(sp) tank is absolutely gorgeous! That moss! All the plants are Perf!!! And I'm loving the Congo tetras! They're my new favorite fish! They make me wanna get back into making my own tanks!

[@ricardocaliman2830]

here's the thing... if you scoop a few Blues out to raise in another tank, you've still got the natural way continuing in the main tank don't you. I think this way you could enjoy MORE then one experience at a time. (and... it would give you more content now wouldn't it!!)

[@tubetrotter7]

I always get my fishes when they are young, juveniles. Its a fun process to see them grow up :) am very sure, you will enjoy the journey with the male congos.

[@kiwithryn3830]

Thanks for releasing a video so that I may further worsen my sleep schedule! It is currently 3:30 a.m...

[@tinamite22]

when you said that you are still new to this hobby, me like " dude, your fish are in paradise, and most fish youtubers look up to you. YOU ARE MY IDOL!!"

[@apss5736]

Ikr he inspired me to keep fish

[@nobleignitus9856]

Lazy Susan/turntable/revolving tray⚡️⚡️⚡️your bowl aquariums would be AMAZING on them. You could turn them for greater inspection when in those in tight corners or greater explore the bowls 360 view on all of them. GREAT work on all your videos.

[@JordanTait95]

Rainbow shinners would be really cool for that tank your making sounds like a perfect tank for them with the smooth pebbles and stuff 👌🎉

[@padarious3797]

Really love your tanks with river pebbles like that fishbowl it’s such a nice look

[@johncurtain06]

In terms of planting, I think that there should be a full Monte Carlo carpet in the foreground and packed with stems

[@sharudasu8695]

If you do good deeds ..you will be reborn in md's aquarium

[@goobston1372]

All of your tanks are beautiful! You have inspired me to get my own 15 gallon planted betta tank. Thank you for making such amazing videos for everyone to enjoy

[@Ekksanpher]

I can just imagine the next hoodie of Mama Chilid + Fry, with the words “Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle 🎵”

[@chanirusemika]

I am so excited this weekend....hope we will get a beutifull rainbow tank..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@inyahead]

this guy is really likable, he speaks so politely smooth lol

[@dazzac2708]

Really vibing off your enthusiasm as always, MD. I can’t wait til the weekend build. Learned SO much from your vlogs, keep up the great work!

[@mattniven6380]

Adding the males sure changed the dynamic 👍🏻 You'll end up with a few survivors but I'd be inclined to take one batch out for safekeeping. Great video

[@dvd5542]

Definitely take some apart in another tank, would be such a shame to be left with none! Such beautifull fish!

[@carolebraswell982]

I so enjoyed today's video, and I can't wait for the new build video coming up! Yay! Rainbow fish! I must say you have become quite the videographer too!!!

[@tmargosian]

Definitely take half a dozen out and grow them out in your rack system! It would be great to see if there’s variety in each clutch.

[@laydee1029]

Everything's looking great MD!! The congos are gorgeous!! Also I really dig that, that you don't settle that you put that extra work and effort into everything you do!! Very motivational and inspiring thank you!!

[@richardbell9582]

Your fish rooms looking awesome,be wary with your male congos,As they start to mature and start challenging each other for hierarchy and dominance they have been known to jump,so maybe think sbout a condensation tray or something to act as a lid,i lost 2 of my large male congos a few years back due to them jumping out of tank,when they became sexually mature.

[@joycecrook107]

Lovely video as always, can't wait to see the new tank all set up. You are my sanity in a mad world. 🐠😊

[@wabalaka1565]

If you're breeder and want to preserve the line, scoob them into grow out tank. If you want to enjoy the fish leave them alone, we never have enough tank to keep all the fries anyway. It's their first spawn you got many more batch coming.

[@stephenbouck]

Looking great as always cant wait to see the build this weekend im so excited!!!

[@Huldenreich1]

I like watching your videos while breakfast. It is so relaxing! Thanks for that - please do this forever & best wishes from Germany.

[@twunderaquatics1770]

Great video and updates. Love the diy lighting,! 💕

[@BeagleRescuer13]

Seeing these makes me miss my last 150 freshwater tank! I had a massive school of these amazing beautiful fish. A lot of fun to watch!

[@MDFishTanks]

Get another one Mandy!!

[@BeagleRescuer13]

Some day!

[@juliaheinritz3264]

The congo tetra tank is just beautiful. It is an amazing coincidence because earlier this evening I told my husband I decided to get Congo tetras for my 75 gallon community tank:) Your tank confirmed my choice. Nice video

[@JoeButler02]

Found you by accident. This tank is like what I dream my tank could be! I have 9 congos in with a mated pair of kribensis, and 5 neon tetras with a mix of live and fake plants. Your tanks all look stunning!!

[@sunaymukherjee7576]

Ooohhh the male Congos !! You finally got your hands on them ! They're one of my favourite fish , those long fins and bright colours😍 .

[@NaturalBiotopes]

Nice river aquarium, well worth checking in.

[@shel.b.1090]

Wow MD those peace lillies have grown some!!! All your tanks are superb. Can’t wait to see the rainbows arrive xxxx

[@shannsmith3061]

I agree with everybody else I think you should pull out about 10 or 12 babies put them in a separate tank. I think you will be amazed of how well the parents will do but there's always that chance you will lose all of them this way you got a better chance at least a few will make it. Love your Channel, keep up the beautiful work.

[@tubetrotter7]

Awesome video as always. The fry footage from phone is ❤️❤️❤️

[@dlioncoulthurst778]

That is a really cool light set up Bro, good stuff....Hoorah!!

[@adafishtanksusa4964]

Excited for the video

[@jascarty3503]

Loving the Congo tetras md, awesome looking tank, can't wait for the rainbow aquarium, a good idea to enhance their colour and make them comfortable and look there best is to darken the subetrate and background, but I know u will go your own way, it will look awesome whatever you do. 👍👌💚

[@Piddypng]

So excited for the rainbow tank stocking!

[@user-up1ud7yj5f]

Lovely video again MD, I wish i could live in one of your fish rooms and my rent would be to laugh at your dad jokes

[@dr-k1667]

Man, this is so inspiring! I don't know how I have managed to keep watching and not give in and start a tank. I have been considering it though and the next step may be to check out what is available around me. LOL. MD you're videos are so much fun.

[@jasonacevedo5629]

Tanks are looking amazing and I love the new lighting setup, very creative

[@ImHavingaCoronary]

That's a great idea for a lighting stand.

[@jerrydease1459]

Could you do a tank with a Trickling Waterfall Wall or Living Wall as (added) filtration?…

[@shel.b.1090]

What a fantastic idea xxx

[@Le_KcKi]

Would like to see this

[@flavours22]

My Favourite KZbinr MD is back again ❤ Love your Videos Soooo Much! Btw which moss did you use in your sparkling gourami tank?

[@elizabethgiles2158]

Love it ♥

[@nancypatterson374]

Love watching your videos

[@doggoneaquarist5635]

I have a very similar setup for my lighting! I absolutely love the rustic industrial look it gives.

[@wisterriaaa85]

Awesome

[@Dr-B0NG]

What a wonderful voice!

[@9a37tharunkumar4]

Best fan again nice video keep up the nice work

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

Awesome haul

[@tinamite22]

Also so excited for the rainbow river tank! bet it's gonna look gorgeous!

[@kmaguire7161]

Nice! Congos are my favorite. I have been collecting some of the rarer African tetras the past few years.

[@apss5736]

this aquarium is so incredible

[@eddieington6243]

Still delivering amazing content MD.

[@naddyn685]

Can’t wait to see the finished Rainbow River 🌈

[@Paul-li9hq]

Sparkling Gouramis are stunning little fish. Mine are probably my favourite fish out of the choice of species I have between my own 2 aquaria. Recently acquired Green Rasboras in the other aquarium are amazing as well: careful choice and placement of the lighting have exploited thier colours in a way that's really spectacular. But the Sparkling Gouramis in the shallow aquarium still come out on top... maybe because they are a bit more shy, and so when they do pop into full view, it is somehow more pleasing? Thier shallow aquarium is very heavily planted: probably 95% substrate coverage, with decorative wood pieces and emergent growth that has reached about a foot up out of the surface. I see the Sparklers pottering about happily amongst the plants and spiderwood - it is feeding time that brings them out into the open water more, to compete with the Green Neons for lunch 🙂 Once in open water, the lighting highlights the colour and detail of these charming little fish... 'Sparkling' really is an accurate description as well as a name! Funnily, I hear the Sparkling Gouramis far more often than I see them! They are really quite vocal - and the open top aquarium probably allows the sound to travel better?

[@lanalovesjesus6133]

I was starting to go through withdrawals lol. You could always experiment and put some in a cube and leave some with the mom and see if there are differences as they grow.

[@drilliams8829]

I’d take some out personally. Can’t wait for this next build! The lighting looks super awesome already!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

I like a nice riverscape.

[@Chris-dh8mg]

I can’t wait for the rainbow aquarium I have been waiting for you to do do one. I have been running a 75 gallon mixed rainbow tank for a year. So much personality in these fish

[@StEwBaLlZ_85]

Would definitely take some out an raise them up !!

[@dholiday9764]

MD in the mornings is like my Morning Coffee fix!

[@klonthemove1765]

Hello from Burma!!!!!

[@irvagirl]

I’d say if you keep wondering if you should take a few fry out, then you should. That way at least you have a couple in case all the ones in the tank die off.

[@De_Klapperkoning]

the jump at 4:40 is perfect!!! xD hahahaha

[@srtgaming8129]

Omg i love Congo Tetras!

[@syc0nius883]

I think it is a nice project to see wich way they grow faster/better

[@budscroggins2632]

Cheers from Pennsylvania

[@Kitty-tc3oh]

Beautiful! Please show a video on the lotus flower when you see it. Thank you!

[@PULAG]

That blue male has a really cool tail.

[@coreycimino5986]

I think you will definitely see great results if you leave them in, the tank was built perfectly so much cover! That little cove is perfect, plus your feeding heavy. Good luck! Your viewer from Boston !

[@SierraJenson4]

Awesome 👌

[@StilhX]

New mothers learn over time, they'll get better and better at protecting their young. Leave them as they are, u'll be fine.

[@MGRracing]

I'm liking your channel

[@craigathonian]

With cichlids, no matter how good the parents are, if you spook them, you run the risk of them eating them, which can then form a bad habit. Your ahead of the game right now, so when you feed the parents, feed the babies with newly hatch brine shrimp or other live micro with a long syringe, sort of like stealth mode, to get through all the plants without disturbing too much. Also, cut back on the amount of food for the parents, since you want to increase the feeding times. The babies need more feedings since their tummies are smaller and at the same time, a stuffed parent is less likely to want to eat the fry. This tank turned out beautiful ! and the fish look very happy and content with you, { which is one of their great points as pets. i called mine water dogs, since they're so smart and familiar.} Cheers !

[@frontbattles8090]

King of the tetra!

[@johndu4864]

The male Congo's are beautiful!!!

[@Dm_Asmodia]

You could always do a limited run of the Congo tetra Kerch for the holidays which would be cool

[@afatasimatai]

Them make Congo tetras look so much better than the ones at my local fish stores.

[@kuncororathariw4548]

Lovely Kongo tetra

[@kuncororathariw4548]

Congo tetra is nice fish in aquarium or aquascape👍👍👍

[@rgilroy1909]

smashing it !!!! Coming this week on MD , David Attenborough takes an in depth looks into the "Rainbow River System" do your best impression

[@nade801]

Good call on not using the astas. Apparently the newer models are made completely different using cheaper components than what is advertised on their Amazon page. Definitely a bummer as the old astas were fantastic. Tanks looking great as always 👍

[@pilchard8741]

I would wait to take any fry out, at least until the parents stop caring for the fry. You don't want to spoke the parent causing them to eat the fry. Typically in a breeding scenario you would take the parents out.

[@rhyansanpedro]

I see an MD vid drop, I click!

[@jaimebrathwaite2265]

Lol MD over the weekend my fish store got a variety of tetras so i got about 15 of different kinds ,i got some more sword tails i love those, 2 discus and some angels. So yeah the tetras are becoming popular just shows your influence. 😀

[@simonwalker1858]

Good skills MD. Keep it real. How too's always fun to watch. One thing I have noticed is that you don't crush up the fertiliser tabs at the bottom of the scapes now? Nice work, keep safe. Si

[@nestknowledge5552]

MD!! Hii again

[@milesnapue]

Scoop 5 just to split up the gene pool, not all in the same tank so if there is some kind of accident, you'll not lose all the babies but let all the other babies stay and continue to spot feed them. See how many make it a half inch size and how long it takes.

[@indyhobby3726]

When it comes to the fry do what makes you happy you're the one that has to take care of them after all. I some times leave some fry with my angel fish just so they don't get so depressed when I take them but they are not the best parents

[@farrel8980]

Next make aquarium for peacock snakehead

[@odyssseey]

Id love to see how you'd set up a corner tank like a fluval Venezia 350

[@jdstacks]

i think you should scoop a couple and keep majority in just to be safe

[@mbeeel]

Maybe you should try Infusoria culture for back up plan on the babies

[@9a37tharunkumar4]

Take a few of the fry and leave the rest it sounds good idea to me don't want to risk those cut babies

[@rhysdavis5726]

I find your electric blue a car a tank inspiring the stocking level and the size looks like you’d make a very interesting biotope style you know? Pulling some of those fry would definitely safeguard your success as a fish trader but I think that they should be happy in there