The shrimp bowl ecosystem for my table (with SKITTLES shrimp)

[@mb1908s]

😂 the water fall the 1st time had me in stitches, Merry Christmas and I can’t wait for next years content

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha yeah it wasn't that funny until I worked out what to do!

[@mcwizz]

He should definitely do one 😄

[@scottibass]

It reminded me of those peeing cherub fountains

[@EireFirst2024]

Now technically it's a cascade.

[@graffic13]

Matt do you watch the pet and aquarium supply museum youtube channel??? Go check out his videos and old aquariums youtube.com/@museumofaquariumandpethistory?si=Y3zQ4WOnPuLFeXSD

[@siripremfors8425]

Ah, to be a little skittle of a shrimp, living in a beautiful bowl with a beautiful waterfall, having a kind giant watching over you and feeding you. Damn. These shrimp have it made. Dream luxury villa for them!

[@JJLewin1]

At first I had my doubts to be really honest. My wife said "its Matt, just you wait". What can I say, its amazing and I love it, well done. Now my mind is running overtime with ideas 🦐

[@elc2468]

I really like it, it turned out great! Neat to see the shrimp's climbing behavior!

[@sosonic12000]

Ma main man Mat.. It’s good to see you doing your own thang dude!! You are going to do just fine. Relax and enjoy the journey - we will too ❤

[@caroltarantino837]

I laughed when you pulled the bowl out. I've always known those as "goldfish bowls" - oh, the horror! Love the final product, so cool. I bet the shrimp have discovered the algae growing on the waterfall wood, so the more adventurous climb up for it.

[@miniscenesgb]

Absolutely love this Matt. My attempt at a waterfall hasn't really worked out. You've inspired me to have another go

[@FishShopMatt]

You should definitely give it another go! I got lucky with the shape of the wood and the hole that was already there.

[@itzrxnzo]

This just gave me so much inspiration to get back into the hobby

[@royd63uk]

These are the type of inspiring videos we need , not only very large tanks. Great job

[@leoisso7033]

I know everybody wants to grow, wants to get bigger or more impressive scales. But this little piece of beauty is the stuff I can look at all day and never get tired. Something small and affordable to put in a little empty corner that can give you so much relaxation and entertainment. 🥰 You should try and sell something like these bowls 😅

[@chelsmeister]

Yea I absolutely second on selling something like these bowls! They are actually hard to find

[@CrimsonRoses]

Like this one a lot 😍

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you like it!

[@frozenbluets8774]

Love this idea and the way it turned out. Can't wait to see how you'll scale this up and if the shrimp will do the same thing.

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah I'm really excited to see how it works!

[@nightlite9009]

This is one of my favourite builds of yours Matt. I love the look of it and the waterfall is wonderful!

[@yebachno1]

One advice. pour some gravel behind under the filter to protect pump head from sand particles. If you leave it like that there will probably be some damage in the near future.

[@brandhark7935]

Your Dalmatians are so cute! Also I laughed when you first turned on the waterfall! Lol.

[@BlackNoteStudios]

Your constant smile says it all Matt. Well done sir.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha always happy!

[@peterbain6548]

Waterfall shrimp was super interesting

[@BLUEGREEN65]

I absolutely love this beautiful little ecosystem!!! Great job!!! 😊

[@lynkin]

❤👏

[@jamiewestover6760]

Me too!

[@Matthew.Henley]

Your dogs 🐶 ❤. Wishing you and your family a lovely Christmas 🎄

[@FishShopMatt]

Hope you have a great Christmas!

[@gigi3242]

Was wonderful hearing your wife laugh. You and yours have a safe and joyous holiday.

[@amuseinthecraftroom6257]

I wish I could like this 10x

[@MegGreeneSmith]

This is the magic of fish keeping - you find an old fish bowl in your garage or maybe one on clearance at a garden supply store, then you add extra plants/animals/equipment you have lying around or donated by friends, but you have a clear vision - when the hardscape is obviously a waterfall (with the extra pump we all have lol). Then voila, you have a beautiful art piece for your breakfast bar AND you learn something new about animals you've kept many times before. Thank you so much for sharing. And have a very happy holidays!

[@Uathankicks]

Matt your amazing dude 🤙

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Much appreciated 👍

[@janetaylor8635]

This is really cool ! A small bowl turns into its own little world, look forward to the big version !

[@doloresmanning9619]

This is one of my favorite builds. Who would have thought a traditional gold fish bowl would become that work of art.

[@FreckledFoxx]

Found you through MD and your content is absolutely top notch as well! Take care and thanks for the inspiration!

[@Babyluthi]

Stunningly beautiful:) Your cinemaphotography has grown nicely too:) Thank you for sharing🙂💙🐟

[@lindapeppin2441]

Love that Matt. ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@samanthak7344]

I generally hate bowl aquariums but I love this one!!

[@pagewhite61]

I love this so much! It’s wonderful. Thank you Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Awww thank you!

[@86Kera]

Your outlet is in the perfect spot. Looks like a tropical oasis and I love it.

[@randystewart8895]

I've never seen a shrimp climb as it did either! Thank you for the inspirational videos!

[@aengusfoley6694]

Very impressed. Inspirational

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@andreagalda28]

This is my favourite of all your videos so far. I love the end result and the appearance of your dogs of course! It would be great to learn your (and MD's) back story. What did you guys go to school for and what was your career before finding KZbin and each other etc.?

[@darrylmoore5847]

That came out beautifully.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@neilmartin99]

14:59 Go guys go! Go do shrimpy-snaily things.😁

[@Y.F.I.Jason.thecarpetslayer]

Doubles as a drinking fountain if your thirsty....it looks amazing!!

[@Melissa.1989]

Matt! I really love the content- and it’s been great to see your personal transformation in how you communicate with the audience. I really feel like you’re growing as a presenter, or host should I say, in your videos. Compared to when you first started your channel. You are very genuine and sweet to watch. And I love your laid back- but still good quality content style. Wishing you and your family a merry Christmas! And looking forward to new stuff in the new year !

[@karenburchell4918]

Lovely design. The waterfall turned out brilliantly in the end😂 . Very nicely done ✔️ 👏

[@ernestTbass23]

Outstanding!! Thx again

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@JmbandPandaAquatics-dj3fl]

There are a lot of wonderful fish youtubers out there mat thank you for being and inspiration you and md are the best

[@GodisTruth914]

Gorgeous!!!😊😊😊

[@neeneets]

You are so joyful, a pleasure to watch ❤

[@jessl1934]

The hardscaping turned out much better than I expected it to and that peace lily really works wonders.

[@ausyenlowang1755]

That Dalmatian donut at the start!!!!❤

[@Heterogeneity]

"Don't mind the dalmation, she is doing her impression of an accent cushion."

[@billbush1270]

Lots of charm in a small space. Nice.

[@NyteFlyer]

I loved this project. It was way beyond what I expected to see at the start.

[@pawelgielata1271]

This looks awesome!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@shonhatley541]

You made that dirty little bowl look absolutely amazing. Ya gotta do something like that again on a bigger scale. Wonderful job Matt, and please keep'em coming.

[@nakikiish]

So cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@BLUEGREEN65]

Love the bowl, reminds me of the 70’s!!!😊

[@hollyfox3637]

Love this tank!!

[@DaisyAjay]

Damn, those shrimp really looked like they was enjoying that waterfall.

[@sammylacey9865]

I love this scape so much. I want to do a little shrimp tank for my house and this is so nice.

[@Doktracy]

I’m going to make this for my husband’s Christmas present!

[@cathyhendrix7552]

That turned out fantastic. Only you could take a plain glass bowl and turn it into a shrimp oases. And with a waterfall to!!! Well MD could probably do it to. You guys are the aquascape masters. Well done Matt. Well done. I want one. Oh if you do one on a bigger scale you could set it up for some mud skippers. That would be so cool.

[@toothpik00]

This was so different and imaginative, Matt. Loving your work. Cheers!

[@scrubjay93]

I can't believe what a great miniature landscape you made. That is a 1960s style goldfish bowl from the days when we tortured poor goldfish by actually keeping them in things like that with no filtration. It's amazing what you fit inside it and how well it turned out. BUT in my opinion that bowl is hideous and I would take the whole thing out and put it into a pretty little glass cube where you can actually see it. Maybe it is my bad memories of those bowls, lol. Thank you for the inspiration and entertainment - have a very happy Christmas😊❤💚❤💚

[@aislingmckee2964]

That was brilliant!! I popped over from MD Fish Tanks, which I've only been watching for a couple weeks. Already learned so much from both channels and I dug my old tank out of storage and getting ready to plant today. Thanks so much

[@KMD-if2gm]

When the waterfall came on 😂, really enjoyed this one Matt 👍

[@meglh23]

Yes!! Big waterfall on top of a fish tank!!

[@DwarfFrogWholesale]

This might be the best shrimp bowl I’ve ever seen

[@paulawicks-farr3078]

What a beautiful tank

[@bbfishkc]

Pretty sweet little mini pond for your bar!

[@SpeikobraRote]

Id like to see this again in 5-6month :)

[@viperstyles9426]

You and MD need to do this kind of build with a shallow tanks. Great job, love your content.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! I think we can squeeze something in

[@aqhan]

Oh my word, the first attempt to turn on the pump... Both my daughter and I were rolling laughing! But the end looks so good, you just inspired me to do something similar.

[@kieramoore6501]

Oh it looks really zen, and beautiful! Perfect placement too for when you are just starting your day and just need to calm the mind ready for whatever life throws at you. Just want to say, if you haven't already that is, I'm sure you have because you are no noob to this hobby, you might want to flip your nerite snail right way up, as they can't right themselves on their own and will die otherwise. I only mention this because mine died because he got knocked off the side of the tank and couldn't right himself. I didn't know anything back then lol

[@cooldude44ish]

I must say Matt you’re knocking these out of the park. The last two especially have have been superb!!

[@GreenGaiety]

It's magnificent.... exquisite architecture and details....

[@Frankje01]

Really cool, the waterful gives it so many more points of interest that you can look at. Would love to see something on a bigger scale.

[@craigquinn8225]

you've inspired me to rescape my shallow tank...

[@einfachConny]

love this bowl tank! if you want to make the waterfall a bit stronger you can add some small stones/gravel at the exit of the tube so the stones reduce the velocity and it doesn't splash maybe worth a try ;)

[@mgl63823]

wow, such a great idea for a bowl. Well done mat, love that water fall idea. very very nice.

[@adimohanty4983]

A suggestion - add some terrestrial moss along the waterfall. It looks great!

[@crittergirl3647]

Cool vintage goldfish bowl. Same type my family had 50+ years ago.

[@gibbnasta]

Definitely do a bigger waterfall. Wonderful idea it was.

[@tretty]

Nice change Matt Well Done!

[@nancyrood5789]

Wow! It’s beautiful. I bought a little water pump some time ago to make a small garden fountain. I’m thinking about setting up a small shrimp tank now, and I think it would be perfect in a setup like this. You have given me the inspiration to get the project going. Now, to find a cool container like this. It’s off to yard sales I go! 💕

[@ratsters7]

Love this!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@ImperialKneazle]

Amazing, and absolutley delightful to watch. Thank you :-)

[@mkloft28]

You have an eye. I am absolutely in love of what you have created with this older glass piece.

[@stefan00123]

I just wanted to wish you Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024 and hope to see you next year at vivarium in november in the Netherlands 💚

[@wendydix5534]

I absolutely love it. Great job.❤

[@Jordy_L]

The scape turned out amazing, I’ve been watching your channel for about a few months now and I’m really loving your content. Keep up the great vids :)

[@nikkicrayons]

Sparked my imagination too!

[@Simply4Aquatics]

Yes I like that very cool.

[@TheCottonman]

Awesome Scape... Absolutely brilliant 👏 😍😎🤙

[@BigShrimpin416]

The waterfall was more like a drinking fountain 🤣🤣🤣 that was great! 😂

[@krawlspace]

To date, your first bowl was my favorite scape that you had done. This beats it by a mile! Awesome work, sir!!!

[@chrisg7571]

Matt this is my favorite build yet!!! Maybe you and MD should kit these and sell them?

[@staceychico]

Love. Love. Love this one!

[@arcedavida]

Thought of my fountain in kindergarten. Also they will climb on top of dense duckweed

[@Jorgie1944]

Wow that turned out so well! You make it look too easy, maybe it's the editing. Looks like a lovely little bowl of life to enjoy with your coffee.

[@matthewthomas8155]

Great job Matt, well done.

[@moldy13]

that is a super cool build, matt. and the shimps climbing up the waterfall?!? the icing on the cake. bravo.

[@eszterkun9638]

I loved this build accessable yet fun. It is inspiring how much you enjoy the tinkering part😊

[@annemieke8409]

Just gorgeous Mat..❤

[@FishEddd]

Fantastic project there Matt! Glad someone can get a waterfall right. My attempt failed miserably lol

[@Tikistribe]

I had a bowl like that one as a child that had a festival goldfish live in it for 3 years. This looks amazing, what a great idea for a fun vessel.