ECOSYSTEM JARS FOR ANYWHERE - (How To Make & Maintain)

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[@NaturesBetta]

You should do a review on smart fish tank

[@IgorEngelen1974]

Cool. Was in the garden center last week and they had rather big and high straight vases. Meant for orchids, but that's not going to stop me from buying one to create a waterworld in it.

[@alaskanime]

We don't have NutriBase, but over here in the US we do have two products that seem to be very similar, but a different color: CaribSea EcoComplete, and Petco's in-store brand, Imagitarium Black Active Planted Substrate.

[@durst101]

Video 38 of asking for a tank with some freshwater dolphinfish please.

[@brookebiddle6199]

Love seeing projects like back in the shed days ❤I’m such a huge huge fan Md much love from America 🇺🇸

[@MDFishTanks]

Thank you. That video was actually shot on my living room table which was before the house with the shed. Fun fact...my wife said I wasn't allowed a 2nd aquarium so I waited until she was away for the weekend and did it anyway 😂😂

[@trixie1636]

@@MDFishTanksI’d love to know the story…. Is there a section for that? I’m a newbie and I LOVE your channel so sooo much. I aspire to even a fraction of your greatness. But how did this all begin??? How did you get here? What do you do exactly? Is it a fish store?

[@brookebiddle6199]

@@trixie1636 no he is not a fish store but if u don’t know what’s up all I can say is go to the beginning and watch his older vids and don’t worry u should binge watch ‘em all and u will see his amazing story he has came outta the gutter in a sense but go watch and see won’t be disappointed ! Oh and btw Welcome newbie

[@brookebiddle6199]

@@MDFishTanks nice lol look how supportive she is now I’m happy to see her become more interested in your hobby you’re warm wing her up next thing u know we will be hearing about Kate setting up her first aquascape lol that would be amazing lol good for thought MD!

[@meandtheworld3197]

Очень красиво!!! Только сегодня смотрела на эти вазы в маркетплейсе и даже положила их в корзину, но думала, теперь точно куплю!!! 😅 Большое спасибо!!! 🌺🌺🌺

[@scottwhittle3436]

Your videos really help my mental health! So please the more the better 😊

[@TalisaAquarist]

Beautiful! This would be a fun project to do by collecting fish bowls and vases from thrift stores!

[@lilvalentine545]

I started one in a giant wine glass. Inspired by this channel. I made a rock scape and a twisted piece of wood that looks like a bansai tree that pokes out the top. I put air plants on the top of the wood to make it look like a tree. I used aqua soil in it and put water plants in there. I have two minows in there. when I went to start my second one in a large vase I took some plants from the first one. I was recently surpised to find baby fish hatched out of the plants. 😂 They're so cute and enjoyable. They've been going strong about 10 months now with no issues.

[@the_realist_John_Doe]

As an American, it made me chuckle hearing you say "... an inch and an inch..." describing the substrate depths. You also took into account that we cant find nutribase easily as well. Very cool of you. I've watched your stuff for a long time. It's awesome watching you grow as a channel. You make great videos that I find very inspirational. Thank you for all you do.

[@andreagalda28]

Makes me so happy to see you going back to your old school shed days. Love this video!

[@MDFishTanks]

@@andreagalda28 that was before the shed!! A tiny house before the shed in fact. Was a table in my living room 🤣

[@AlexIsModded]

I have a Walstad 5 gallon cylinder vase for my male betta. It does require more maintainence than you'd expect for a Walstad, especially one that's been active for a year, but I enjoy the tank. My betta seems to enjoy it a lot.

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

I have been extremely discouraged and disappointed in my fish aquarium hobby. Lots of dead fish and plants. Sometimes my water parameters were great. Then an ammonia spike. The water changes were killing my back. Bucket method. At any rate I have given up. 4 years of trying and failing. But, I may try the plants in the vase/container method. Perhaps, I can succeed with that. I am always getting wonderful inspiration from you.

[@des8616]

Don't give up! This may definitely be the way to go! I enjoy my little bitty "tanks" just as much as a bigger aquarium.

[@isaac9973]

Brother I'm new to this as well and absolutely do not want to waste money on tech, chemicals or expensive plants. I have 5 tanks now, ranging from a 5L jar to 20L tank, all super healthy, clear water, happy fish. I seldom change water or give any maintenance at all. What works for me is simply putting as many emerged plants as possible, plus a few shrimp and snails. Not only does it looks great, but the plants actually feed off all the shit you want to get rid off anyway, PLUS they transfer CO2 from the roots to the water. Give it a try, I use common houseplants such as photos and monsters, but there's a bunch.

[@isaac9973]

Oh and I have never in my life tested the water for anything at all. I've always put the fish in right away, no casualties. Always remember nature does this without equipment

[@Amandahugginkizz]

It's because you are over thbking it. Stop testing water, stop babying it, just do father fish method and enjoy your fruits. It works, it's nature.

[@Amandahugginkizz]

I'm also a reborn doll artist lol, I noticed the same thng happens in that hobby people overthink it and deconstruct every step until it's no fun. I was told for yrs U can't use regular oil paints it has to be genesis, then recently all these artist are saying u can use regular oil paint and bake it in and it stays, I've been reboning since the 90s

[@Joshua-uq9zw]

Omg I watched the older vase video couple days and was going to create a vase ecosystem tomorrow! Perfect timing MD ❤️ Love it

You know, many of the plants we have in our aquariums come from areas that will flood, then dry out. So they are used to going into an emergent mode with different leaves and stems capable of holding up in the gravity. Some will die back, except for the roots/bulbs they sprout anew as the rains fall. Love seeing your work.

[@LadyLegz35]

I have watched similar ecosystem and no filter aquarium videos, but MD videos are perfect because I find them all relaxing, fascinating, and relatable. I bought my first 3.5 gallon bowl so I am ready to go and try for the first time ever. Thank you 😊

[@glennk.7348]

Having the 8foot as the background for your build videos is epic! 😃

[@Pumpnineteen]

I'd highly recommend trying out emersed Pogostemon erectus in the low boi jar. They produce lovely little flowers when happy.

[@jenn_witch]

We do have a similar base as your Nutra Base. It’s called Caribsea. It’s volcanic pebbles and sand with live bacteria.

[@Elizabeth-lj2vv]

Yes, Eco Complete by Caribsea. We also have Flourite by Seachem. Fluval makes one, too.

[@bevmaloney]

I was so glad to see how you handled plants that wouldn't stay in the substrate. That is one problem I have that I haven't seen you address. I have a medium sized bowl that I've planted after watching your channel. It started when I dismantled my aquarium after the last snail died. I still had an annubias nana and I didn't want to toss it, so I've been trying out different planters and have added a few more plants like Java fern, etc. It's on my desk on a bamboo platform with an attached overhead light. I haven't added any snails or shrimp because I don't want to deal with any more death :(

[@SartinTV01]

Such awesome videos I've learned a lot about fish tanks, my water is crystal clear, fish are healthy. Much love from America.

[@karenporter3156]

Very nice! I really enjoy these more 'simple' projects; so relaxing and enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

[@DBTSLALUFC]

These are so cool, their simple but fascinating! Never thought about doing something like this, thanks, MD! Great video!! 👍

[@MandyJane123700]

This is an excellent idea for a shelf under my TV. I was thinking about a small fish tank, but just plants and snails would be ideal.

[@SakkiDuran]

Yeah that's too small for dish. Even for shrimp. Also a shelf under the TV may get too little light. Keep an eye on that.

[@daniellemarshall-apsey8368]

Aww I really enjoyed this one! Something a “little” different 😉 Much love from an MD fan x

[@ashenwalls3558]

This is how I re-entered the aquarium hobby 😊 I'm using the clippings from my jar to start a new tank, and I'm about to re start the original with local grown plants!

[@twaddleforlife]

Can't wait for an update on these!

[@fr499y4]

I’ve had my ‘tiny tower’ going since December ( second one ) which has done amazingly with nothing but water changes every week. You can find it over at AF-UK 😉

[@wawi911]

I bought freshwater prawns last week, currently loving them more than even neos.

[@wawi911]

I believe theyre Macrobrachium Australiense, of course they're shrimp but the common name I got them under was freshwater prawn.

[@miniscenesgb]

Great video. I too have mini aquariums and terrariums in jars and vases all over the place. great fun

[@your.plantdude3065]

i have the same 3 vases from Ikea and decided to make it an planted aquarium. Although i added small HoB filters just to make it more sustainable for the fishes and shrimps i added 😅

[@paultitmuss]

Hi, loving your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make and share them. Do you have a video explaining your setup for filling your tanks? It looks like you have some plastic pipe fittings and a valve on a hose? I’ve struggled to work out a way of easily doing water changes in our tanks. At the moment, we have to feed our garden hose through a door or window!

[@mdatifazim4595]

you deserve a M subs ❤FROM INDIA

[@matthewsmith22]

The lobelia cardinalis will love that, I have it growing in my bog filter on my pond

[@amandabyrd9349]

I will be really interested in an update with these!

[@heinrichvisser8518]

Follower from South Africa, love the idea.

[@dutliffvanniekerk5307]

Howsit South Africa 😁

[@heinrichvisser8518]

@@dutliffvanniekerk5307 Good evening fellow South African

[@Joshua-uq9zw]

Please make a follow up video on all these small eco tanks in a months time MD ❤️

[@johnp5250]

Love the ideas for my Cherry Shrimp Just did a big move so I literally have them in baggys

[@KudakwasheBwititi]

Big fan of MDFishTanks,nice build ideal for shrimps.. ❤

[@ennayanne]

your room is pure frutiger aero i love it

[@carolebraswell982]

Now I absolutely must make a group of containers too!!!

[@christyler-rz8rf]

Can you Make a Frog or Toad Aquarium, something different ive not seen anyone do..Great video

[@CharlotteFrost-w4c]

MD you’re such an inspiration, love watching your videos. Thank you 😊

[@lilouthree8607]

Favourite type of videos! Ecosystem ones 🌱🌱

[@leesreptilesandaquatics6368]

Those jars are really cool I'm gonna try to do one of those.

[@yeashanbanks281]

I’m in made my mom watch your channel while I did her hair and she really enjoyed these. I’m going to make one for her.

[@yonipoalses4360]

Thanks for your content @mdfishtanks ! I have a question though... If you could only plant 1 plant in a tank what would that be and why?

[@GreenRiver.aquascapes]

Hi MD, thanks for all you do. How did you manage to make this dream come true? I would also like to build something of my own, like you did. can you give me some advice?

[@c0d3r1f1c]

Very nice! Can’t wait to see an update on these in the future. 😁

[@Hotel567]

Yay. Gonna gives these a try.

[@StarEmpress30]

Think the largest cylinder would have been beautiful with a lotus in the middle. A tank that small would definitely accentuate a blossom.

[@des8616]

Could a lotus grow in something this small? I'd love to give that a try!

[@StarEmpress30]

@@des8616 There are micro or dwarf varieties, but that is only suggested for experienced growers. That being said, MD has so many tiger lotus I thought I would be cool to see a build to appreciate the out of water growth on them.

[@kastmodder]

Cool, now i want to build one too (made a simple wabi kusa recently)

[@ashleymercer3052]

Please do an update on the saltwater tank

[@sandywalter9728]

Very cool setup!!! ❤❤❤

[@Foogle..]

Very nice. I would love to go about making a no filter nano for shrimp, have you thought about doing any kind of written guides on a website or some such? I was wondering whether it would be ok to use rainwater freshly collected in my new water butt for something like that. Hmm.

[@titanuranus2136]

A big 500ml syringe is ideal for doing waterchanegs on these and even nano tanks if you dont need to do big water changes. No mess with a syringe, water your house plants with it, or blast it 40 foot up your garden through the window lol. I also keep a 5L jug of water under the sink so the chlorine can off gas, saves money on dechlorinator.

[@LadyLegz35]

Hi, such a brilliant idea to use a syringe for the waterchanges as struggling with the syphon pumps as they don't seem to work. Much appreciated 😊

[@des8616]

Yep, I use a turkey baster for that purpose all the time.

[@Ishan.patel.]

You should check out nano scape he has a really cool pearl weed bowl.

[@ricardorivera7507]

Beautiful stuff truly. Can you get fish in them? cheers!

[@Thayga0]

Soon i will do one of this for shure

[@BFKILLER]

Can u put a air stones in them for sound.

[@des8616]

What is the plant in the original vase, please?

[@Sam-li6il]

Love these so much!

[@nathanhoveyaquatics]

I wonder if Eco Complete would be the same or close to as the Nutri Base ?

[@jellyjenn12291]

wow never thought of doing this before but after seeing this i'm tempted to make 1 or 2 of my own. question though, before adding the shrimp and snails to them doesn't it need to be cycled? or since its such a small tank that's super plant heavy is that not a big concern?

[@des8616]

I was wondering the same thing. Especially since we keep getting told that we need to "drip-acclimate" shrimp first.

[@garydeane4873]

Love the vids come them coming.

[@Eddie-fr4sh]

I see md I click

[@eneabiancoprevot7533]

Love from Italy man love you videos

[@pasheatsi]

Love your videos. I find them very interesting and helpful. I did get a bit confused though, when at 8:55 you said to make sure to NOT use a coarse sand, but then at 9:15 you said you were using a medium coarse to coarse sand. Can you please clarify?

[@spragy600]

Could you let me know where did you get and what size is the small cube tank.....cool vid(as are the others)

[@Lolliegeethatsme]

New subscriber. I love your videos. Just curious if you ever do salt water tanks?

[@megmills4798]

Loved this want to do this thank you😊

[@marcopalazzo9349]

How is the marine tank coming along?

[@The_Crucible714]

14:36 You can see it in the background (under the “JAPI” poster.) It looks rather dark but the two clownfish are alive and there’s one pink anemone visible. Salt water is a whole ‘nother ball of wax.

[@lars6870]

Is it also possible to use aquascape soil instead of natural soil?

[@yoonweijie6411]

is there a update of the progress of these jars?

[@alinarian7104]

can you let us know about how they are doing and what did you had to do with them to now?

[@contactayush]

I believe, in your earlier vase video, you had added shrimp. Did they survive while you were gone?

[@maht0x]

transpiration often uses more water than evaporation

[@aicealibrandi9921]

Hey MD Just want to say that I LOVE you videos, inparticular the no tech set ups. I have a question about the temperature required to keep shrinp in a set up like in this video or in my fav the vase set up. Your room is heated but here in Aus the temp varies from really really hot in summer to quite cold (low positive) in winter. Is a light above enough to warm the water? I dont want to freeze the poor loves! Love and thanks from Perth WA :)

[@ChrisMccann1822]

How/what do you use to dechlorinate the tap water

[@iwilpraiseu]

do you have any issues with the snails crawling out of those?

[@Rvinbowxxkitty]

Based socks with the Real Tree crocs

[@medic19782]

how do u manage mosquito larve growing in the stagnant water ??

[@redriver15262]

Great Video Daddy 😻🙏🏻

[@reneesnugent3358]

How much soil and gravel do you use 🤔

[@sarahnelson7534]

Would these work on a north facing window sill or would that be a recipe for algae?

[@aquav2797]

Is that Echinodorus parviflorus in the original “vessel” ? I’ve got 2 of those so might give this a try. Looking like an Ikea road trip next week.

[@talex001]

love your tanks but if all you have is petco or petsmart the choice on plants is no where near the stuff you get... not many if any mom and pop shops stock plants and if they do, they look like crap.

[@The_Crucible714]

Those “big box” pet shops are only good for very basic items. Try ordering from online aquatic plant growers.

[@JRsenal]

What soil is it exactly? I cant seem to find it. Im in the U.S

[@peterbdavies]

I can't get Nutribase in the UK. Been looking for months. Everywhere is out of stock!

[@arshamr]

Hi, I Have Question: Can tetra Fish Living with out Heater? Means With Home Temp?

[@IsmaelTorres-k5b]

I've tried using soil in some of my tanks with no success. I just stick to gravel, It works better for me.

[@andreagalda28]

Socks n' crocs baby! 😆 🤣

[@MDFishTanks]

@@andreagalda28 got to be done!

[@Ericong]

Will it breed mosquitos?

[@The_Crucible714]

Indoors? No. Outdoors (with no fish) most likely.

[@MissChelle]

Could I put my guppy fry in one to grow out? They mostly all get eaten in my community tank. ❤️🇦🇺

[@timameye7687]

love it!!!!

[@SouthAfricanWanderer]

What happened to the shrimp and snails in the vase Ö

[@fortunesfishing4766]

Keen as man

[@Adam-eh1qd]

I don't know if I did something wrong but I followed your original vase video to the letter and one week in my nitrite and nitrate levels are through the roof. Fortunately there is no livestock in the tank as they would not survive but I didn't expect that. I used Velda pond soil has it just leeched a ton of ammonia and if so does that mean its no good for a no filter setup?

[@MDFishTanks]

Im not familiar with the brand but keep daily water changes going until you don't see the spike. It is most likely the soil which by changing the water daily will dilute. Did you cap with at least an inch of sand?

[@Adam-eh1qd]

@@MDFishTanks An inch of cap and about an inch and a half of nutribase/soil mix. I haven't done any water changes so will do that. Thanks!

[@megmills4798]

I am so interested i have alot of vases😊

[@darkkinghafiz3841]

Ok.. i want to see the update on this one. Please... 5days top.. 😅 i want to see the flowers

[@mtruelove1]

FInally! A plant I can't over water.

[@NekoBodhiskates]

Nice

[@Rose_A]

Why not put fairy shrimp in there