CUTE DESK AQUARIUM || 1 Month Update || Nano Aquascape (How To: No Filter No Ferts No co2 No Heater)

CUTE DESK AQUARIUM || 1 Month Update || Nano Aquascape (No Filter, No Ferts, No co2, No Heater)
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The desk aquarium is doing very well. The plants have fully adapted and are doing a great job of cleaning the tank. I've not noticed any losses of shrimp at all.
As you will see, i've decided to switch to sand at the front of the scape. I love the pearl weed and want to have a carpet of it at the front of the vase. It' is much easire planting into fine sand than aquasoil and the sand should keep the plants in place a lot better when working on such a small scale.
Do you like the new full look of should i trim back the plants a lot more? I like the stems from the back growing tall and across the scape. Do you?
As usual, don't forget to like and subscribe. It's the best way to support the channel for future content :)
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[@MDFishTanks]

As you will see, i've decided to switch to sand at the front of the scape. I love the pearl weed and want to have a carpet of it at the front of the vase. It' is much easire planting into fine sand than aquasoil and the sand should keep the plants in place a lot better when working on such a small scale. Do you like the new full look of should i trim back the plants a lot more? I like the stems from the back growing tall and across the scape. Do you? As usual, don't forget to like and subscribe. It's the best way to support the channel for future content :)

[@Inlovewithpies]

I hope you could answer this question for me. Im really interested in having my own non filtered tank but i’m worried about detritus worms appearing. Any advice on that?

[@MDFishTanks]

@@Inlovewithpies learn to love them lol. All part of nature :)

[@Inlovewithpies]

MD Fish Tanks thank you, perhaps a fish or two could take care of them. Love your channel btw! I hope you can create a video on the types of fish recommended to keep in a non filtered tank.

[@primalsurvivor7000]

Are you stupid? Never use paper towels in aquarium, they have chemicals and white dyes which leach out in water...

[@sallymartinez3167]

I would like to add plants, that fish like to eat. Not for show. Two or three. Please and thank you.

[@saltycat262]

“i’m just pouring the sand in gently...”. shrimp: it’s an avalanche!”

[@BikieMC]

aoxo 😂😂😂😂😭😂😭😂😂😂😂😂

[@SpiritAquatics]

This is cool, I'm starting at halls of residence in a month. It doesn't allow aquariums.... but I might get away with a vase in my room like this. 😜

[@MDFishTanks]

I tihink you will. If anyone questions it, just say its a vase with plants in

[@madgirlbitchingboutstuffs4344]

I now have an image in my head where there is a small apartment completely covered in tiny aqua-vases with the sole purpose of defying the rules.

[@MDFishTanks]

@@madgirlbitchingboutstuffs4344 sounds perfect!

[@des8616]

I was thinking the same thing...for my son's dorm room ;) And yes, he WOULD know how to take good care of it.

[@haruto5021]

You create natural cycles in a small space. That's great.

[@MDFishTanks]

It's kind of my thing :D

[@Exaiphnes]

an afro pick/comb is the best way I've tried to get smaller floating plants like duckweed out of a tank!

[@roshanjohnson8849]

I actually love the way the long stems rise up from the back. It goes with the theme of aqua-terrarium in your tank room. And the shrimp dialogues was hilarious. 🤣 "Global warming confirmed"

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. Cool. Will keep the stems towering then :)

[@thiswasakwardbob4370]

This was the first tank i watched you built. Good to see an update

[@MDFishTanks]

nice mate :)

[@rossfishy]

Beautifully filmed. I love the updates. Congratulations on your new baby btw.

[@MDFishTanks]

Thanks Ross :)

[@aquacalm3063]

The contrast of the green plants with the white sand is so nice. I was thinking of doing another aquarium for my office as well, I think I may buy the same cylindrical container 😀 Keep up the great work!

[@MDFishTanks]

go for it :)

[@niallslivingart3592]

Woah! That duckweed is amazingly beautiful! The color of the light you use really makes a difference at how your plants look.

[@vampgaia]

Pretty. I started my first bowl. I set it up, then realized I needed more substrate. Off to the store I go....

[@MDFishTanks]

Lol...always get more substrate than you think you need

[@shesellsfish]

Such a beautiful little tank. I like the sand. It gives much better definition and a good contrast for the plants. 👍💕👍

[@des8616]

And the shrimp, too. Easier to see them, I think.

[@richardpezall384]

I really enjoy your little fish and shrimp captions, love the tank as well. Keep up the great work.

[@siobhonphillips2295]

Looking awesome, love updates! :-) My Hydrotyle that you inspired me to put in my Betta planted tank earlier this week still isn't dead!! Feeling like a boss here lol :-D Captions made me laugh too, keep it up :-) Hope the little one and mum are doing well

[@MDFishTanks]

Thank you. Yes all going great 👍🏻

[@twunderaquatics1770]

I loved this scape. The video was awesome! Took my stress right away.

[@MDFishTanks]

good :)

[@MDFishTanks]

Sorry mr shrimp @ 2:34 haha

[@TheJesusAlejandra]

Wat about the shrimp at 2:10 ? :v or was that a molt

[@livdriscoll3981]

I also narrate for my aquatic friends lol... love this tutorial... I just neeeed a desk and every single one of the supplies hmmm

[@Jude-to7lw]

You should add some air plants to the hard scape extended outside of the tank. I think that would be cool.

[@kamenidriss]

beautiful tank and filmography! Always mindboggled by your success with plants using very low tech and cheap lighting. My easy plants like hygrophila polysperma and compacta struggled in my setup with lots of holes and yellowing leaves at the bottom

[@MDFishTanks]

I get this too if they get too dense and restrict light. You need to pinch off weak leaves when you see them.

[@David_Dutton]

I see a trip to IKEA coming up! Inspired to give a no filter vase aquascape a try now. Will look wicked on the end of my desk.

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

That's a nice little 'fish den' you've got there. 😊

[@MDFishTanks]

cheers. Man/Fish Cave

[@samsaadnisha3475]

Your videos r cool & informative for beginner Congratulations father of a baby girl! From Bangladesh

[@MDFishTanks]

Thank you very much! :)

[@madgirlbitchingboutstuffs4344]

Ohh I like that first gaze at the lion king tanks newest addition! It looks like the perfect color.

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Nice sand and pearl weed

[@milkyhuman5644]

You inspired me so much to make no tech nano aquarium :)

[@MDFishTanks]

thats great :)

[@Justin_Truax]

Great video! I love the no filter, no CO2, etc.!

[@rp101aquatics6]

use one of those little combs to get the duck weed out it works well

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah, i will get one at some point!

[@joschiskleinereptilienundp5457]

so minimalistic and yet so beautiful 👍😍👍 greetings from germany ✌

[@MDFishTanks]

Thank you 😊

[@thutawlwin8497]

I like you sharing.How to clean algae!

[@MDFishTanks]

I don't get algae. If you set the tank up right then you won't either :)

[@HWolfe]

It looks lovely & very well scaped..I love it!😍 And the music complemented your work made me happy like I was working on the tank💦👍

[@MDFishTanks]

good good :)

[@nathanbrowne2800]

Simply beautiful .

[@alokinchi]

Why return the duckweed when it grows like crazy. At least in my tank it does. When I do water changes and trimming I throw a generous amount away, and new duckweed replaces it in a matter of days. Then next water change it's rinse and repeat... A few weeks ago when I returned from a longer trip (2 weeks away from home) the tank turned into an unsightly underwater jungle. I even had fish and shrimp die-offs because of the plant overgrowth. :D

[@cameronbasford8991]

Looks much better without the pearl weed.

[@MDFishTanks]

ok cool. Give it a few weeks though and i think you will see what im trying to create

[@cameronbasford8991]

Looking forward to it mate. Your videos are so relaxing to watch. Keep up the awesome work.

[@MDFishTanks]

@@cameronbasford8991 thank you

[@gailcousins3693]

Very Nice video! Beautiful Aquascaping!

[@newmexicoaquatics282]

Another great one! Wow. Thank you for sharing! - Little Bobby

[@wildsprig]

Try using a hair pick to remove the duckweed. It will make maintenance much less messy.

[@Ussnoss]

awesome as always MD

[@MDFishTanks]

Thank you very much

[@philipwilkinson988]

Beautiful as always👍👍

[@MrZekas980]

I'm always waiting for your videos man, greeting from Italy

[@MDFishTanks]

Good to hear 👍🏻

[@aizuddinimran1307]

This is just too beautiful

[@eugenb.8448]

A pleasure to watch as always! Now for some questions: Is your shed insulated? How well does it handle temperature swings summer vs winter? How is it heated? Is it cooled in any way during the summer? I know UK winters are vastly milder than our Canadian ones but I’m curious. Especially as a similar setup here would have to deal with -40c winter lows in January and February and +40c summer highs in July and August. Thanks!

[@MDFishTanks]

Thanks.Yes, shed has an inch of polystyrene insulation on all walls and the roof. The winter will be heater with a oil heater on thermostat. Can't tell you temp swings yet as haven't had a winter yet. I do know that it didnt need cooling in the summer. we have had a couple of 30 degree plus days this summer and the shed has been at 25 degrees with no problems for fish of plants.

[@eugenb.8448]

MD Fish Tanks Thanks! I’d be interested in hearing about how it all goes as the weather cools. It’s be interesting for those of us in colder climes who might want to build a similar shed. Data points are always good :-).

[@philtirah]

My Duck Weed looks different than anybody else's. I scooped a handful of it out of Mentor Marsh in Mentor Ohio a few months ago. Late spring. I know our Marsh here is special as it is the largest Marsh on the Great Lakes but....it can't be THAT uncommon! The Headlands over flow into Lake Erie. All the Great Lakes are connected in some way be it a stream or something much bigger. To add to it, there's a canal from the ocean to Lake Erie! Lol How am I not seeing this in more places? My wonder is....am I not seeing it because it goes dormant even if it doesn't get below 65*? That can't be because it propagates freely. So freely it covers every inch of open water in the Wetland for miles by this time of year. The 2 tanks its in are at 80* It has taken off but, not like I expected. The books say it's Lemna Minor but it gets a frilly leaf when mature. I'm wondering....Mentor Marsh being the special thing it is....Is my Duckweed specific to this area? That's it! Taking pics when I get back and asking this question properly! Lol

[@philtirah]

Id mail you some but, in not sure it will make the trip from Ohio to you. ..... I do have vida of the wetland on my channel though. Not for anything but to let ppl lnow it's there. Plus.... Folks like us who like to aquascape..... What better example than a wetland!?

[@m_k8298]

Just an other gem

[@ZSFries]

That skrimp is just too stubborn to get away from the 'avalanche' 😂😂😂

[@FIRYX-]

Great video. Greetings from Poland my friend. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MDFishTanks]

thank you

[@christinemolinar2067]

Don’t need a heater for the shrimp ? Love this !!!

[@GHSTTHERENEGADE]

A ton of little tanks lol you wasn't kidding

[@chrissy3742]

How often do you do water changes? Also do you have to feed the shrimp? I love this idea of a low maintenance tank and want to try it with little shrimps :) Can you also provide a list of fish/aquatic life hat can life in a no filter/no heater environment? Thanks so much! New Subbie!

[@FearlessBeautywithAngie]

You do need to feed shrimp. I only do water changes when my water test strips show unfavorable water quality like traces of ammonia or nitrates/nitrates but overall the plants do a great job of keeping that low and the water near perfect

[@MrCarson66]

Mint mate !

[@typicalg7051]

You can remove the duckweed efficiently using a comb

[@rudeusdazai4003]

Duckweed is hard 😂 to remove and sticks in my hands Thats why I switch to Frogbit which is bigger 😂

[@julesbartl9431]

Sterling work as always! QUESTION: How do you deal with (or avoid) surface film since there's no surface agitation? I have three lovely little planted vases now thanks to you and George. Little rotala, java moss, eleocharis mini, some salvinia natans and pothos, all doing great, but I keep getting surface film with a blueish-whit sheen. What to do?

[@MDFishTanks]

how long has it been set up?

[@julesbartl9431]

@@MDFishTanks About 3 weeks. They are small - about 1.5l each, and share a bog standard household compact CFL desk lamp for now, 8hrs. Tropica soil and some sand.

[@danharris7645]

Nice.

[@Fedalus]

Beautiful!

[@aurora_dawn123]

I know this isn't really related, but I think you should try to make a wabi kusa, with your amazing talents, I think it'd be gorgeous.

[@AquaExp]

Really nice.

[@beatap6250]

Beautiful 😍😘🙋

[@sugeary4248]

🌵Hello from Arizona! Love your videos. Come winter will you be heating your fish room?🌵

[@MDFishTanks]

Yes for sure :)

[@spencer5082]

Love it!! I'm new to aquascaping and I've been looking to make my first tank. I think I'm going to try and replicate this setup for my desk at NASA!! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@newahmed2345]

i really like your channel and how you make your tanks ...

[@MDFishTanks]

Thank you :)

[@fco.javierbermejocogolludo3945]

hello friend, could you put me the purchase links of the lamp and the bulb or tell me where you buy it ?. thank you!

[@JacksonMcgarvey2665]

This is awesome I was wondering if there are any shrimp that you don’t need a heater for.

[@MDFishTanks]

Most neo caridina are fine without a heater

[@JacksonMcgarvey2665]

Thanks I love your videos by the way.

[@spencerbray2054]

I was inspired to make my own! its been a month now as well and i just did my first trimming! Adding some shrimp buddies today! How many shrimp did you add to that 2 gal?

[@MDFishTanks]

i would go with about 7.

[@erich9779]

How often do you change the water?

[@violettenewman8686]

Do you feed the shrimp or do they just live on the wood & algae in the tank? If you feed, how often? Do shrimp not need any water movement?

[@MDFishTanks]

no, i dont feed them. They will eat decaying plant matter and wood. No, they do not need water movement.

[@violettenewman8686]

Thanks for the reply. It’s very interesting. So, I really don’t need all the expensive food supplements as they’re in a well established tank with loads of wood, almond leaves etc.

[@MDFishTanks]

@@violettenewman8686 Not for a small group of shrimp. If you are trying to breed with a big setup then yeah, adding specific food will be beneficial...I will be doing a shrimp rack soon and will be adding food to these.

[@javiermendez736]

Hola MD, me encantan tus videos, tengo una pregunta, como te ha funcionado los acuarios de este tipo? La pregunta es porque hay mucho debate sobre el estres de los peces, agradeceria me comentaras tus experiencias al respecto, muchas gracias!

[@PlantedPSC]

Really like your video's! On this setup, what type of light are you using. Is it a desk lamp? If so do you know what type of bulb? You always have great success!!

[@MDFishTanks]

It is a clip on desk lamp. 4 watt LED buld 6500k 400lm. Any light will work, the easy grow stems i use are not fussy...I just think 6500k looks best with greens :)

[@ETEOR3001]

In which frequency do you do water change? Thanks!

[@ETEOR3001]

?

[@marienixon148]

Do the shrimps not have a heater because your studio is so warm?

[@L33tcon]

quick question I'm sure you have probably answered, how long do you keep the lamp running? 12hr? looks great btw.

[@annalee7403]

Beautiful as always. I've learned so much from your videos. And you made me burst out laughing with the "talking" shrimp. Brilliant.

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. Good :)

[@HobimAkvaryum]

How come no algea at all? How much kelvin your light is and watt? 6500k?

[@HobimAkvaryum]

Sorry i just saw the light features :) what about algae?😅

[@MDFishTanks]

@@HobimAkvaryum perfect balance :) 14 hours of low level light.

[@akamaster09]

use a comb to remove the top layer

[@Mr75Axl]

For this 1 gallon tank . Do we need 6500k CFL 3/4W or any 6500k ? i heard its 3/4w by gallon when using CFL.

[@mimickingnature4510]

Does the light go through the duck weeds to the bottom ? ...or you use something extra

[@MDFishTanks]

No, just the light you see :)

[@dragon-wolf9916]

How do you heat the shed in winter? Also, nice music. Where do you find it?

[@MDFishTanks]

I will be yes

[@dragon-wolf9916]

@@MDFishTanks I meant what do you use to heat your shed? Electric? Propane? Radiator?

[@ashaion1777]

Hey mate nice vid, where did you get the tank?

[@danielmoris6582]

hey , im doing a little experiment in a tiny bowl, i only plan on keeping plants in it, do i need to do water changes?

[@MDFishTanks]

Yes. Every day initially whilst the plants adapt. Then once a week after. 30% each time.

[@deanphung7018]

Do you experience the sulphur smell in this type of set up? I followed your instructions here but my tank smells like rotten eggs after 2 weeks

[@laurafedora5385]

I love it! When can you add shrimp to a new tank? I’ve had my new one set up for 3 weeks but no livestock yet

[@MDFishTanks]

I would say now is ok to add the shrimp.

[@laurafedora5385]

Woohoo!!

[@EvigPoesi]

How did it turn out? =)

[@brunofalcao1987]

amigo não usas aquecedor de agua?

[@davidjackson5223]

Hello great vids as usual! Do you have the link where I can buy this specific light?? Been having trouble finding one. Would like to buy multiple of these

[@Angiecornx]

this is so cool man ...now am replicating this small tank hehehehe...just subscribe to your channel tho

[@MDFishTanks]

Nice one 👍🏻😊

[@fabienfevre6067]

Hello ! I'm a French viewer and I really like your channel ! ☻ But I have a question : what is your soilmix handmade ? wath do you put in ? Thank you very much mister MD !

[@mpascarella2322]

Some of your tanks have no circulation at all? Even with fish?

[@MDFishTanks]

Yes, that is correct

[@justinkeokominh8910]

Are these hard to make? I’m into fish tanks and wanna make something small with little fishes

[@sylvieamos2127]

Superbe 😍👍

[@Harnishdj]

hi...how many times you change water & if i have put betta in it...do shrimps will go with it & which other fish will go with betta in no filter no co2 conditions?

[@MDFishTanks]

Change water more often with a betta. 50% Every other day (everyday when first setup). It depends on the size of the tank. If it's the size of mine, you wouldnt want any other fish...some people say that it's too small for a betta.

[@Harnishdj]

@@MDFishTanks its a bowl probably 2.5-3 gallon but if i want to add color & life than which fish ...& you added shrimp & snail so are ok without filter conditions right?

[@MDFishTanks]

@@Harnishdj yes, shrimp snails and the smallest fish species (just 2 or 3 fish). After the tank has been set up for at least a month.

[@Harnishdj]

@@MDFishTanks ok thanks but if possible do video on fish that can live in bowl with minimal aquascape (no filter, no co2, no heater etc)

[@triniscaper3824]

I saw that pride rock tank is it a killifish in there

[@MDFishTanks]

no, just a danio for cycling

[@triniscaper3824]

@@MDFishTanks hmmmm🙂🤷‍♂️ok

[@joseortegaa2349]

I have a giant pickle jar that I'm going to use

[@debrapage582]

Can you please tell me how you keep larvae and bugs out without a lid. I tried this and it was running alive after a couple of weeks. Thanks

[@MDFishTanks]

no idea...there arnt many bugs in my shed lol. Where you from? are you near any stagnant water sources?

[@debrapage582]

@@MDFishTanksWe do have a large koi pond close to the back door which attracts mosquito although it's flowing not stagnant so it could be that. Thanks anyway. Maybe I will just have to keep lids on everything.

[@colettes9758]

@@MDFishTanks Do you think the shrimp would eat the larve?

[@brandonbeers5745]

Your tank is so beautiful! I am hoping to make my own soon and I have a couple of questions: Do you recommend using a ring to corral the duckweed and allow more light to enter the lower portions of the tank? Also, what species of snail is in your tank?

[@FearlessBeautywithAngie]

I always use a ring and the snail looks like a mystery snail

[@tyrus3974]

I saw the vid you did with Aquarium Coop. I think you said something about running 12 hours of light on all tanks - is that correct?

[@MDFishTanks]

Sorry, i've not done a vid with aquarium coop. Do you mean George Farmer? I run my lights for 15 hours per day.

[@tyrus3974]

@@MDFishTanks sorry, yes I meant George. I sub to both and mixed them up. Wow, hows the elec bill :)

[@MDFishTanks]

@@tyrus3974 Tiny. I only use very low watt LED lights and most tanks have no other tech :)

[@ЮлияТ-щ9о]

Лайк! 😊 👍

[@bearxbear182]

huh that shrimp can live without filter ?

[@michalegraves1589]

Is this a water change?

[@ethantaberer1284]

Did u put any co2 or heater

[@MDFishTanks]

no...as said in the title. There is no need for co2, a heater, a filter or ferts with this setup

[@adammerricks3525]

How do you manage water changes in a small system?

[@MDFishTanks]

Scoop a little out once a week 🤣

[@adammerricks3525]

@@MDFishTanks awesome thanks for the reply. Ive followed your vids to set up a similar no filter system and recently added some shrimp so want to ensure they do well

[@kendamei5887]

Does anyone know what bulb he uses and what snail? I'm a beginner :< wanting to set up a nice aquarium properly

[@samanth_k_nanda]

Juz awesome