Crazy Expensive Rare Pleco Tank (Aquarium Build)

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[@graffic13]

Do pygmy corydoras as the schooling/Dither with this plecos tank!!!

[@peasantrobot]

Wow! Expensive but is worth it!

[@Blodhi74]

Addition of Steph as camera man takes the videos to next level and the banter is much appreciated

[@MDFishTanks]

Certainly does. We've been working hard to increase the amount of detail in the builds as it's all relevant but still keep it entertaining and natural.

[@anoobis_]

true! love the shots on the road.

[@agirlnamedmichael1670]

MD is smiling almost the entire time- it's so fun to see!

[@timherstel5445]

Ive been a big fan of plecos for 20 years now and am very happy you dedicated a tank to them! Some advice, the zebra pleco is very shy and will have difficulties competing for food with these other, bigger species of pleco. Keep a close eye on it and replace if its starts to emaciate! Also i would definitely look for a nice shoaling fish that prefers higher flow to bring out the plecs a bit more and also so u dont feel like owning an empty tank when they all hide. Besides the blue panaque these will be fine with this tank size as adults. They are not active swimmers and require less space. You can feed whole prawns from the freezer over night and remove the leftover in the morning. Also, blanched zucchini weighed down with a spoon is good for them. Feed these very regularly, like almost every day. These fish need stuff to graze on. They have very long intestines compared to other fish and need way more food. Munching on wood will help with digestion and keeps them from bloating. You have a great selection here, love the green and blue phantoms!! Good luck with these beauties!

[@itsmemako7256]

^^^ this

[@witnezz]

Cantaloupe and Honeydew disappear extremely fast as well :)

[@Christian-ew4eg]

Great reply . I totally agree , especially your advice re: the Panaque .. They are a good looking fish , but size matters ... Cheers from Christiano the Sampler in Australia 👍

[@RobLaurie-ig5sx]

Adding steph to the team has been great, video quality and production has been a noticeable boost. Keep up the great work guys.

[@pred7949]

The bro vibes since Stefan pulled in has been chefs kiss

[@erickleinwolterink3524]

That bluey cutaway leveled me 😂

[@KarenCandler-s7p]

Excellent camera work Steph, MD loved this one. I love Plecos, and the tank is just amazing.

[@Andy_Fry]

That has to be one of the best tanks you have ever done MD.. amazing job & stunning pleco's ,very excited to watch it evolve..

[@Neoshrimpies]

Yes a 1 hour video!

[@suzanneforman8859]

33:48 I nearly died when Stefan said “sugarplums!” Ever since I started having kids in the 1980s, I have said that for my bad “sh-word” when I was around my kids so they wouldn’t pick up bad language. I have NEVER heard anyone else say that!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ChristopherBennett-t2d]

We are loving the new MD style! Thanks Steph!

[@awollsd]

i'm a big loach guy (still waiting on a loach tank from you! there is a lot of really cool options) after that community tanks. but this is instantly in my top 10 tanks! it's so cool.

[@Telvanni.]

The 3rd tank should be a loach tank, especially if it's gonna be like a jungle they would love it!

[@richardpeddie2060]

Tank Looks Good. A wee tip putting the tube INSIDE the pump outlet significantly reduces it's output because effectively you've blocked at least half of the ouput tube !. Also it's easier and safer with water everywhere to use quite hot water rather than a heat gun !.With your Home System when you pushed the tube over the glass lily pipework if you'd heated the tubing it would push on easier and FURTHER so safer, less chance of it dropping off !

[@SasQuatch1094]

Nice pleco-llection.

[@NovusBovus]

Gotta catch 'em all, Gotta catch 'em all. Pleco-mon!

[@AAryan-jj9kh]

Loved to see a school of rummynose tetras

[@fvm5974]

Try a L134!! The color on that fish is next level.

[@ferox55]

I like to use cork rounds instead of pleco caves

[@Hazel-Hill]

The wood scape is really cool. They're going to love it

[@TheRogueSentinel]

MD making up words lights my day up

[@pamlacey136]

These fish are so amazing; I absolutely love them and the tank if fantastic. I think a small plant next to the breeding tube on the left would be good as it really stands out in the views of the video, especially from the left. One of your best tanks!

[@TheCuggsmeister]

Love this tank, MD. One of my favourites so far!

[@Lukas-jo5jg]

Love the video! If you're looking for a wavemaker to move the whole water column a bit more like a river look into gyre pumps. A bit more expensive and will be a black bar on the top side of the aquarium near the water's surface, but it will really get it moving without the flow being narrow. The ones I've used would probably need to be turned down for that tank, they move that much water.

[@ThePreston1984]

You and Steph go together just like peas and carrots!!

[@rickbergmans1820]

I bought Zebras as juveniles for my main tank, and as they matured, they started coming out more. They became noticeably more active from around 1.5 years old. I know they are expensive, but they feel much more comfortable when they have some companions of their own kind. They are shy to begin with, so make sure they get enough food!

[@ananda-b3u]

MD has Steve Irwin vibes in this one 😂 Tank looks fabulous as usual! Really loving the addition of Stephan to the team ❤

[@mrTjstephens1]

This is probably the most accurate and complimentary statement i have heard!

[@alanmcclintock5527]

I've seen all of your videos. I really think might be a top three setup for me. Simple very effective and eye pleasing. Love it! Great job not over done!!!!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

They look amazing, flow looks awesome too

[@Macquario-Natural-World]

For zebra plecos, you have to keep the temperature at 28 degrees... That's why they were in the aquarium with discus...

[@tedtownsend8933]

This tank turned out so nice!!!

[@gtdunn]

1 hr MD video? Yes, please!

[@danielrobinson2063]

If you cover the caves in moss they will blend in 👌

[@CrazyRussian47]

34:11 the face you make when she says she wants to be your only sucker fish 😂

[@katherynmudge5204]

I know their not plecos, but reticulated hillstream loaches would be a great addition to your amazing tank. They love the flow 🌊 rocks and wood plus they breed nicely too 😊 Love the bantery fun between you two, can tell you are really enjoying yourselves. Keep up the good work 👍

[@ms_katia2267]

Such a beautiful tank and the fish. Just enough plants. ❤

[@tcchilling2511]

Yesss, this is what I needed for today.

[@BensFishRoom]

As someone who recently found a love for plecos, I needed this build! I love dwarf plecos, bristlenose and the smaller varieties. If I could have a gold nugget, or a zebra pleco… that’s my dream! Gold nuggets are too big for my current tanks sadly and zebra plecos are outside of my budget

[@taylershutz5322]

I’ve been waiting for this tank. Super cool I wanna do same thing at home

[@BJD12thDoctor]

1:01 MD, The Hooded Man (quitar play) Loved watching that in the 80ies! Got the DVD-box perhaps 15 years ago.

[@BJD12thDoctor]

I also still love these Superfish kits. Last weekend I got a Scaper 70 which I'm turning into a shrimp/rice fish pond. One corner will have all plants coming out of the water like a pond's edge and the HOB filter will make a nice waterfall. I'm also sticking ceramic medium and plants in the filter. You do have to make sure the filter won't overspill if you leave the lid off.

[@rettag2020]

I love this tank! Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@michaelagostino3483]

The pleco caves are actually easy to hide. Just another place to attach plants and moss in several locations since they are pretty long.

[@notsure9802]

I absolutely love plecos. Lovely tank.

[@lmnoqrst4067]

LOVE THIS TANK

[@kennedygrant8152]

always waiting for new videos!! i just love that you guys put the fun in the hobby, it's much more enjoyable to watch! obviously you're very knowledgeable and I have learned so much but it's nice to be able to smile and laugh while learning as well!!! amazing job as always!

[@Pud26]

Can't wait to watch this! Work getting the way of my fun again 😤

[@vwvw4]

Anything that munches on wood is a thumbs up from me!

[@bushwookieplays8629]

so glad you've finally gone into the world of plecos! they are my favourite fish to keep! recommend more zebra's though!

[@Ishan.patel.]

I have been waiting for this one for so long.

[@samboktilley6481]

First off, I was gonna say the new cameraman isn’t cringe, but he shouldn’t talk so much-it kinda comes across like he’s only speaking because MD wants to be polite. But as I got deeper into the video, the value of having him there became clear, especially with the outside shots on the drive. MD wouldn’t have normally done that, but because his workload was lighter, we got another insight. As the video went on, I realized MD is a master at his game, at the peak of his powers, and knows exactly how to utilize his assets (he’s paying a cameraman now, so of course he’s gonna get his money’s worth-leave that in). And my boy, did he get his money’s worth, ’cause the cameraman is legit chill!

[@mattconniff1839]

I need to give you a golden thumbs up for the bluey joke, had me dying

[@AcousticKitty]

I'm so happy you did this! There's so much hate for plecos (okay, most of the hate I see are fish keepers in Florida where plecos are a problem) but I love plecos. Grew up with the commons. Currently have a Lemon Blue-Eye. I think they're so funny. I also love corydoras. Definitely a fan of the bottom feeders lol

[@thexnewyorker7284]

Cool , all Plecos . Great idea

[@caymangibb8417]

You'll never see them but absolutely love Medusa plecos

[@susandevinney5867]

Pleco tanksplecos love zucchini once a week. Slice it long way and remove the seeds. Place on a long fork. They are night feeders

[@JoshIsFishCrazy]

Awesome 👏🏻 I’m getting some bristlenose plecos in a few days

[@BTQ410]

I love my plecos. I have several types of bristlenose, but I have two groups in two different tanks of the L134 Leopard Frog plecos. I loved seeing someone build a tank focused on plecos. I did one similar for my L134s with caves in amongst the tree roots. The L134s also do fine with plants as they are omnivores, very different to the bristlenose which will eat leaves< the L134s don’t mess with the plants. They also stay small at about 3 to 3.5 inches full grown. Mine also stay out quite a bit.mi have some of the Black Venezuelan Cory’s in with them and they all hang out together.

[@matthewrawson3245]

Amazing tank

[@KevinB-y1f]

I enjoy the single species tanks, of course the community tanks too. Against your usual planting regime, but that looked perfect in every way. I've always worried about plecos and their sizes but I'm going to have a look at what's available. Brilliant job both of you 😁

[@hannesofie6071]

Love your humor!!! You two are hillarious!!! ❤❤ This Pleco tank is gorgeous!!! My Plecos got so big I moved them out with the Koi...... They really look like dragons when the get 15 cm + 😅😅

[@jbbozeman]

This is one of your coolest tanks. I too have a zebra. They are so cool, but I barely ever see it. Luckily its favorite hiding spot is near the glass.

[@alanmorrison470]

How expensive is crazy expensive? I don’t think I miss any of your videos. Incrementally better year on year.

[@linusbayandersen7398]

Looks fantastic! I do think the wavemaker provides more than enough flow and that you can remove the filter pump with the spraybar. Also make sure you look up the different plecos diet needs. Some of them need quite a bit of protein and not just algae wafers (like the zebra). I feed mine both bug bites and cory-wafers.

[@pandanope7846]

MD I've been needing you to do a pleco tank for so long and it's finally here 🎉 And plecos absolutely are addictive and collectable! I currently have three breeding tanks for lemon, super red, and calico bristlenose. Would love a phantom blue and green tank next 💙 💚

[@SomeoneIusedtoknow-s1f]

Do you sell them pretty easily? Or what do you do with the fry?

[@pandanope7846]

@SomeoneIusedtoknow-s1f I sell them seasonally. Anything left over goes to my lfs. Mostly I keep them because I just love these fish and watch the tank like it's a TV lol.

[@brendatraub1161]

I LOVE this one! So different and super cool! Now I want a plethora of plecos😅 and by the way, those dead sticks at the top have to go. It looks like you need to rake the yard.. haha, sorry.

[@sowmanyseedlings]

Where's the fast flowing river pleco clip? 😭 Common MD 😅

[@MDFishTanks]

Forgot that and would have taken way too long to re edit, compress and re upload. Look up "Panta Rhei"

[@dukey4771]

Love the tank but where are my favourite plecs? The mighty bulldog plec! Small but mighty! ❤

[@IgorEngelen1974]

i have a simple albino bristlenose in 1 tank and a few months ago got myself 2 homebred spotted plecos. they were just 2 cm long and have doubled in size already.

[@lukesdudetube]

Love the addition of Stef and the banter but-and I'm probably being picky here-less is more when it comes to camera movement. Now that you have a "cameraman", a stabilizer might also be helpful. Regardless, awesome content and build, as always. Appreciate you sharing!

[@miniadventures788]

Great tank, but I’m nervous about the substrate with Pacos. I had the same kind of substrate small gravel, and they kept eating them and dying.

[@ziender]

I was nervous about the choice because I heard that about them as well

[@BadlydrawnBen]

When it comes to feeding plecos there is a smaller UK channel called freshwater ichthyology that goes in depth into feeding L numbers well worth a look . As a side note well worth adding some dither fish ro give the plecos confidence to come out more

[@chronicallyhopefulaquatics]

They are so beautiful! 🤩 Unfortunately I’ll only have a planted tank, so no plecos for me. I look forward to seeing this lot grow and colour up even more!

[@goodoljr1]

You absolutely can keep many plecos in a planted tank. I have a large calico bristlenose in a densely planted tank and he is great.

[@zeloteus2677]

Cool hoodie :) I'll recieve mine on monday, only 14 days too late :) But its chunk's, so worth the wait :)

[@sparrowsfish]

Very cool new idea

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I like the car ride footage

[@Thefadedfox024]

Buzzing for this! Love your videos.

[@erickleinwolterink3524]

Considering the height of all your aquariums, I'm surprised you haven't built a decent low platform out of construction lumber to stand on... I've been binging your vids for a bit, and watching you reach over the glass all the time is giving me back spasms.

[@MandyJane123700]

I love plecos. They're so weird and cool.

[@tilapiastew1]

Just remember the zebra plecos are mostly carnivorous.

[@SouthAfricanWanderer]

the first cut (not love lol) is the deepest

[@johnperkins1041]

Love that tank dude it looks amazing. Makes me wanna get a pleco tank

[@BensFishRoom]

35:37 I think you may be on about a pawfly one. Amazon have them for about £35 in white. My mate has one, 1250lph, crazy flow and the Venturi looks amazing!

[@jakesenior3565]

How about adding a Leopard Frog Pleco (L134 Pleco) - they're beautiful and stay small. Also, thank goodness you lost the spray bar!

[@n4b40]

glass catfish in here and they would hide in a top corner so great complementation lol!

[@danielmumford53]

Awesome here we go day just got better

[@procs81]

Some of the plecos are in a bad condition feeding wise, especially the L128 and the L200. In addition, Hemiancistrus are mostly herbivores whereas Hypancistrus prefer a meaty diet. This wont be easy, good luck.

[@blip-2024]

I love plecos!

[@nightlite9009]

LONG time since I've seen you use moss! Wish I could drop a grand on fish.

[@peterlecoutier9599]

100% dull the lighting down will help with the plecs coming out more as well.

[@frittibreezedancer]

You know, I've been in biology and garden scaping for years, and I've never seen or even heard of a cabinet tree. I'm intrigued! Also, here in the Netherlands I've never been in any rain that _wasn't_ soaking wet; do you have different grades of rain in the UK? 😂 Oh yeah, by the way, the tank looks awesomely great, but that goes without saying

[@AcousticKitty]

Grew up with Pokemon. I'm now 36, I have 2 pikachu hoodies, pikachu pj pants, pokemon socks (pikachu, eevee, gen 1 starters), plushies (including Mimikyu), Funkos (Mimikyu), Poke Decal on my car that I made myself (Mimikyu) and still play the games. MD YASSSSS You're the greatest of them allllllllllll!

[@tonytraveller7218]

Love the scape (even if your idea of hardscape only is not exactly) but those tubes (urine bottles) would have to go or be buried/hidden… 😜

[@captainwin6333]

William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. A mathematician, mathematical physicist and engineer. The Kelvin scale is named after him.

[@leeutdk8807]

Didn’t fancy the L134 Leopard Frog then MD? Gorgeous pleco, right up there with the Zebra. Hard to think that back in 2004, I had 4 Zebra plecos in a tank, and they were £45 each from Taunton Aquarium Centre (before they went all marine); was a great shop for plecos but glad to see Maidenhead are getting some great L numbers in. I’ve just moved so pondering whether to set my tank up again. Softer water where I am now (just up the road in Langport) so considering a South America theme as would love to go back to L numbers again and would love to own a zebra once more. Wife may need convincing though to drop £175 on a fish 😮 Gorgeous tank though MD, would love to stop by and have a look in person if that’s ever an option. Cheers, Lee

[@Ishan.patel.]

You should get a group of every plecos so you can have a chance of breeding.

[@shaymaanburkatally3544]

Great choice md❤😊

[@MCorrigan]

Top tip! Never buy rocks from your local fish store, they tend to be sold by weight and end up being really expensive, even if not sold by weight. Go to your local garden centre, they'll be a fraction of the cost. As for Plecos, I refuse to keep them, because they're pooing machines. All they do all day long is poo and mess up the tank.

[@aaronl2130]

I know I've watched a lot of MD videos when I recognize individual pieces of hardscape from previous builds.

[@FishwithJac]

Been waiting for this video😁

[@Ryuga_dx]

You shouldve got a Golden Vampire Pleco as well.