GONE! Destroying My First Aquarium in the Fish Studio

[@MDFishTanks]

So the Rainbow River has gone...but not forgotten. I already have a great plan for something to go in it's place...

[@siddharthrm6385]

Oh ok let's see what you've got , it was a nice build . Rip rainbow river you were a good tank you will never be forgotten for the og's of this channel .

[@DylanFH15]

Yes Asian tank !!

[@buttertd6764]

If you put gouramis in there watch the current! They like it a bit slower

[@stephanverdoold6992]

What about something with those Bonsai trees!? Sure you would make something amazing out of it!

[@williampatton632]

You are definitely my favorite KZbinr and i love seeing your vids every mornin thanks for the vids keep it up

[@MHAquaticsUK]

Always a shame to loose a scape, but it's even better to start a new one! :)

[@MDFishTanks]

Yeah exactly. I've got a great plan.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

👍😁

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Hey MH... I hope you're having a fantastic week too👍❤️🐟🌿🌱

[@MHAquaticsUK]

@@marypaigeflynn4512 Hello Mary, yes I am having a great week so far! :)

[@thejimb76]

“Organic, free range worms” I did a coffee spit take on that one. You crack me up! Yeah leave that tank sticking out for all the reasons you mentioned. Plus, having at least one tank viewable from three sides is a unique Aquascape design challenge, one that obviously excites you. You have my permission to proceed.

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. Cheers Jim

[@legocreators]

MD: “6 months is perfect it’s done” Me: *looks at my 1.5yr old reef tank that’s not even a quarter full

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah but reef is different. The long game :)

[@bdbunes]

6 months in the new studio already?? Wow! That went by fast!

[@MDFishTanks]

that lockdown effect!!!

[@shoshiscaping]

I was like nooooo when I saw the title but then I remembered that it’s MD and the next scape will be even better 😂👍

[@MDFishTanks]

:)

[@james7rr23]

Honestly MD is so underrated. This man needs more subs!

[@oliverthompson6310]

Can’t wait for the reef tank and great vid

[@Christodophilus]

As an indoor plant enthusiast, it broke my heart to watch it come down. Now seeing the rainbow fish in the angle tank however, it made me realise, the river tank didn't really provide optimal viewing of the fish. So it was a good move to revamp. It's been a while since I kept them, but I loved my gouramis (reg Pearl's) and I would compare them to being like big Goldfish. Only with antennae on their chin. They dart quickly, then stop, dart...stop - move their antennae around. The males can get a little territorial when building bubble nests, but I found having lots of floating plants with long roots, prevented them from harassing tank mates.

[@asr2021]

Hey, MD! Not familiar with the dimensions of your fish room. But I think you should go ahead with your initial idea. Swing that big tank to the side of the room. But then, get yourself a racking system which can act as a divider and can house around say 6 nano tanks? Then you'd get more tanks and multiple viewing angles. Just a thought. But you do you. Would continue watching either way. Love your videos!

[@debbiebamrick4020]

I like the idea of moving that tank to the wall and then you could put something really cool in the middle- like a reef tank that has lots of beautiful corals which we will be able to see it whenever you do your videos!

[@Tobias611]

Saw the posts on the reptile shed, is there a building video coming up for that? And dang, I really liked the rainbow river but I guess the next build will be even better! Looking forward to the coral reef as I am fairly interested in saltwater but have never done it.

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah coming next video.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

You are good my friend look all you've got done! The best line of the whole video was Poncho likes "free range organic worms..." That made me laugh so hard coffee came out my nose... More tanks, more content, and more fun!! I like the Asian fish idea with the 3 islands... And grow the carpeting first!!! I'm with you MD go for !!! Have an amazing day!!! And you're right this is definitely going to be fun! ❤️👍🐟🌿🌱

[@kenjiro2676]

1:00 I'm so sad to see it go, this is by far the best river style aquarium on KZbin! I'm going to take inspiration from it and make my own permanent river.

[@bm3aquatic]

The rainbows look really cool in the angel tank! Great ideas as usual, go for it. Can’t wait to see!!

[@cherryyeung7402]

Rainbow river will be missed. What if the tank swing to the wall but have a stack of mini tanks with different coloured plants to replace the space as a room divider? One tank featuring red plants and another featuring pinks and purples that would look so cool. You still get light in the middle of the room, have a backdrop, and lots more tanks to explore!

[@stephencoxfishkeeper8898]

For me personally keep the tank in the same place. It will give you more room for tanks as you said. Would love to see a long short height aquarium, made to look like a British river/stream. With plants running either edge and rocks running down the centre. With good flow.

[@eugenb.8448]

I used to be heavily into the hobby but life and other things got in my way and I shut down my last tank - a 125 gallon African cichlid tank 6 years ago. I’m presently growing out plants before getting back into the hobby and have been enjoying your channel since it started. The small bowl and vase aquariums just got me. I fell in love with the channel and the passion you exuded and continue to exude. I understand that the bigger tanks offer more possibilities but I wish you’d do some smaller ones more often. Unless you feel the challenge in those is gone. It would be interesting to have you talk about the channel and what you want it to be. I think it’s changed quite a bit from the beginning. Or maybe that’s just my feeling. The swiftness of changes to the tanks has surprised me. I expected a longer stay for any given tank. I did think with the new studio you’d let the tanks grow out and discuss how each was doing. I just find that they just get established. I want to watch them evolve and ... boom ... they’re gone. You have to do what you feel is best but I’d love to hear what you have planned from a strategic perspective. Are any fresh water tanks staying long term? Are you cycling each after 6 months? Etc. Thanks.

[@crittobobby]

Keep the former river tank in the middle as it is aaaaaand.. use it for the reef tank 😍 I think that size is perfect for a reef and the wave generator that you'd need. A plus is that reef tanks are generally very colorful, and that goes beautifully when it comes to have it as a "background" for you while filming the Vlog. Cheers!

[@milkweeddreams8828]

I loved the rainbow reef, but I'm totally confident that you'll construct another totally awesome tank whatever you decide on, your plants are amazing...!

[@Y.Castillo92]

12:43 Did you just say "I can fish-ualice It"? 😂😂😂

[@llc358]

I still like the idea of rotating the tank back against the wall. I feel like if we must lose the rainbow river, then you should go full change all the way. It makes the space seem smaller to me, and maybe with it out of the way, you can still fit in more tanks in the middle without getting too cramped.

[@TheTravellingDuck]

Also you should get a worm grunter. Then you can charm your organic free range worms 🐛

[@Patrickjk]

Few ideas for the new scape: 1. A biotope with one super rare, spectacular fish species 2. Hi-tech heavily planted scape with proper planning of hardscapes etc, Lots of details. Like an IAPLC scape. 3. An arowana or sm exotic fish tank. Plants might be 🚫.

[@Dorian91210]

Wonderful video !!!

[@brandoncarterr]

I like the peninsula style in the middle. It’s more unique to see all three angles of the scape.

[@kierenboimufc5940]

Are them little blacks things in bottom of your tank at 6:11 fish ? See things moving

[@chongkimsan7284]

Definately missed but not forgotten. It was my favorite, hope the next ones gonna be better

[@eat02me]

Not sure if you'll see this or if you already know this, but just wondering what type of worms they are? I have newts- newts and axies don't like dendrobaena worms because of their taste. They will only really eat lob worms/ canadian night crawlers/ earth worms. If you need some just look for a bait supply place. There's also a website called worms direct that sell them if you're ever in need!

[@AquariumShed]

Good move leaving it as a divider I think!! Looking forward to the new scape. 👍

[@amyhill1747]

Omg the new tank sounds amazing 👍👍👍👍🌿🌿🌿

[@anthonybrown8158]

For worm drive metal stake about 1 feet deep into your ground and soak the area with water 1 ft by 1 ft area. Then just hit on stake with hammer side to side the Vibration will help Attract worms. I use rebar for metal stake

[@AG-wf4mu]

Asian biotope style - heavily wooded but with thin contorted twigs and broken lines of sight, a bit mangrovey - creating a silhouette contrast when viewed from both sides 👌👌👌

[@rhyssutherland149]

You could build a wall in the middle of the tank, out of a flat sand stone have a white substrate and tons of male peacock cichlids.

[@exonusgod]

For the worms, take the ones your brought and add them to a home compost bin, leave them for a week or two and you'll be fine

[@Mr.Laidukas]

Three island idea was just super! Want to see that happening.

[@_MikeJon_]

Yeah dude, just get a tub and make a worm farm! Good way to get rid of table scraps too! I'd recommend buying red wigglers so then you can use the castings in your garden 👍 not sure what kind those ones you have are.

[@sanjitpasi5601]

Asian fish tank idea sounds great. Love your videos, knowledge and entertainment at the same time. I would love to see you get a pond in your backyard 😁

[@alejauregui3518]

Do whatever you want and whatever makes you happy man! it was nice to see Blad again btw i love when you make the voices.

[@ohrats731]

The challenge of a biotope aquarium has always interested me. I bet you could really do the concept justice! Hoping to see another paludarium style scape in the future too 😉

[@swennenhuis1]

Can't wait for the new tank setup, the plan you talked about sounds great. maybe its an idea to place a racking with the nano tanks in the middle. To break up the room like the (now no more) rainbow tank does. That way you can place the big tank against the wall and still have a lot of tanks.

[@jdbpastime7397]

MD... I like your new tank idea with the mountains and full carpet 👍

[@TARUNKUMAR-hw5nl]

What is the temperature of the jungle angelfish aquarium..

[@caro0303]

You are by far the best fish/aquarium youtuber I have seen so far! You take good care of your fish amd create such amazing scapes 💪😍

[@aprilsage5695]

What about a sort of shelf with 60cm (typical starter size), different scapes and different starter species! Perfect for people just starting out, would bring lots of new people to the channel and go really well there I think.

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

Now..we are so excited to see new setup ... empty tank..new setup...se idea...md tanks is awesome...cool work

[@EricLabelleUX]

I was tempted to say “put it up against the wall and built a walk around island type display for the center for the studio”... but you got me on board for the fully carpeted tank! You may have to go CO2 though to help speed it up! May help get the plants all THICK faster! :p

[@l.chr.6653]

It's going to be AMAZING! I just know MD! 😉 It could be cool with a theme as you say. Looking forward to seeing it step by step. Looking forward to seeing all the developments and the finished scape! 😊❤️

[@jenniferdeleon7425]

Anyone else find themselves nodding in response as if you can be seen? Lol! So excited for the new scapes!

[@_MikeJon_]

Build a rack against the wall. You could then stack two tanks which are the same size as the one in the middle in that space. That or one big tank up top, three on bottom or whatever. Think a rack sort of thing would be the way to go to maximize space.

[@pocobull]

Personally I was thinking that would be the tank to do your reef set up. You made the point that that tank in it's current position is an awesome backdrop no matter where you are in studio, so how awesome would it be to have a reef tank as the backdrop? Also, it would create a very cool divider in the room, having freshwater on either side and saltwater in the middle. Just my 2 pence worth :)

[@MDFishTanks]

That's a bit of a hefty jump though to go to a massive reef tank like that?

[@pocobull]

@@MDFishTanks go big or go home though right? For me it was just what jumped to mind when you were asking what to do. A tank that size would require a lot more equipment though, so I do get your point.

[@raygowers5524]

Your LFS had Glowlight Danios. Didn't you say you would like to get them at some stage. Build the former Rainbow River around a massive shoal of them with smaller loaches and peaceful barbs Cherry, Pentazona, checker. Most available plants are Asian too.

[@patriciomoreno2985]

Hey MD Fishtanks, what is the best light you can imagine I can use for a 55 gallon tank

[@Zekkly]

MD, do you ever get aquarium stands that aren't sold as such, like bits of IKEA furniture etc to hold your tanks? If so, can you recommend any? Looking just for something suitable for a little 60cmx30cm tank that doesn't cost loads. Cheers!

[@smouha85]

More tanks, more fun, more content! Sounds like a winner 👍

[@deszmondgerald726]

At first ,when u drain the water from the dirted tank,I thought you are going to destroy that too...Don't destroy that tank ,it's a beautiful scape...Love from Malaysia..Keep scaping...

[@permanax_patb1472]

Yeeeee I what to see a dirted tank carpet!!! Do it man sounds awesome

[@JonnyMetalhed]

dude, i used to work at an aquarium, we got dendrobeanas from a local fishing tackle and bait shop. We fed them to all our axolotls and other ambystoma species. If there's one local to you, might be worth having a look, especially for over the winter months.

[@JonnyMetalhed]

ps, i reckon leaving that 4ft tank longways is the right decision. some big shoals of tiger barbs or something would look awesome.

[@OwenF1988]

You should make that the salt water reef aquarium! Make it like a center piece of the studio :)

[@CreateArc]

Are your hillstream Loaches ok? I saw I think 2 but I think you had more. I keep em as well, if you need tips let me know

[@derrickbaker1639]

The new three island scape sounds great. I can't wait to see it.

[@ianbird6997]

Yeah MD sounds good love the idea of a full carpet, what about Bonsai Trees drift wood and cover it with moss. Dunno if it’s your thing 😂😂 Did you find earthworm Jim 😂😂😂😂

[@rneil1241]

Leave it! More tanks! Love dirted tanks also. All my tanks are dirted

[@atomsbudgetreviews8713]

Make it your reef tank. Review hang on back over flows.. sump setups.. wave makers. It’s my next adventure in a 120 gallon tank! Love your channel.

[@StevenHeinrichs]

I'm kinda sad. The Rainbow River Tank was my very favorite of all the tanks you had. I LOVED the peninsula setup, with the rock formation in the center.

[@陈思羽-f1c]

definitely keep it where it is so you can observe it from 3 sides. have you thought of getting cichlids for a tank? i think you would make an amazing home for apistos. also you could do a scape that include mostly hardscape like a pebble wall for some african lake cichlids too. can't wait for the next video

[@stevenhird6292]

Leave the middle tank and put a big half circle tank in the space. It won't take away any view from the angel tank and the middle tank then 👍

[@LisaSpangenberg]

Did you try giving the worms a good rinse and clean off all of the dirt? That might make them taste better.

[@ReneesZooTube]

Organic, free range worms... 😆 The fish in the Rainbow River, except for the Rainbows, are all Asian fish. Gotta say, not huge on you returning fish to the store. Fish get stressed with being moved and that can even kill them. Just not a fan of that being done.

[@MDFishTanks]

I understand that but they were moved from go knows where to the store, the store to my home, and then 9 months later back to the store. I can't see that being an issue personally??

[@ReneesZooTube]

@@MDFishTanks What about the next person who gets them and doesn't even get half of their lifespan before they die, assuming they live their optimal lifespan? That's part of the issue for me too.

[@PhoenixFishkeeping]

What happened to the Hillstream Loach in the rainbow River?

[@aprilsage5695]

Recently pulled down my tank as well and you make it look WAY too easy with your sped up footage 😂 Great video though, as always MD!

[@antshermannstadt]

Make a 4ft big Aqua Terrarium!

[@Ezihkhel]

I have always wanted to ask,but what are the dimensions of the tank that was once the Rainbow River?Does it have the same dimensions as the Angelfish Tank?

[@OranODonovan]

It's sad to see a tank go but great to see a new one

[@Toneloke-3000]

What are we really learning about a planted tank when you have unlimited top quality plants and you tear a tank down in 3 to 6 months avoiding all long-term problems with a maturing tank.

[@jefffoucha5883]

That has been my thought this entire time.

[@MDFishTanks]

This is how I enjoy the hobby and how I have for the last 2 and a bit years. I'm sorry you don't agree but I just don't have an interest I watching the same scape for year on end. I know I'm more than capable of doing this as the hard bit is getting the tank established. That's the challenge. Ticking it over is a simple process imo. Obviously If I had unlimited space I could just leave tanks running indefinitely...currently, that isnt the case though is it :)

[@greennatureaquariums2485]

Dutch style scape would be amazing, big tank to show viewers many different species of plants and how to grow. Would be a good learning plattform for us! Keep up the good work 👍

[@marjupaananen545]

Just put your new worms to a container with potting soil and feed them veggie scraps, and in a week Pancho should be happy with them too.

[@andrewdunn4933]

Can you recommend a mail order shop for plants? You have inspired me to take the plunge into a planted aquarium.

[@joaotof123]

Hey MD! Could you tell me whats is the best way to aclimate our fish? I accidentally killed some of my new fish during a aclimation. What did i do? i left fish into my aquarium in the package from the aqua shop, passed 10 min i opened them and dropped a little bir of water, than again when passed 15 min. I did 15 by 15 minutes until i checked the time, it was 55 minutes. Do you think it was ir that have killed them? my temperature was 28 degres and the shop was 22-24 degres celsius.. Loved the video!! A big hug from Brazil!

[@JesBoogieNYC]

Would love to see you do a brackish tank with Mangroves and add some archer fish and fiddler crabs or mudskippers.

[@mistyberry2871]

"More tanks, more content, more fun. Yeah!"

[@Eric-lj2nk]

I like your newer idea for rescaping the 4’

[@desijesi8450]

I agree with the Asian fish theme 🥰 do exactly what you planned because it sounds amazing 😚🐠

[@LusioEcarts]

10:49 That's a beautiful aquarium :)

[@wjrbrent1601]

A new fish shed a new fish and most importantly a new fish video

[@nanoreaper5002]

I like the peninsula tank lay out it maximizes your available space... And the Asian theme sounds cool..

[@SC-mq1eh]

nano reef tanks are awesome and u like challenges, so itll be right up your alley! and yes more tanks and yes LOACHES!!

[@mupy9010]

I just remembered when MD used to have a reef tanks (saltwater)

[@JAANDLU]

Do not turn that tank! Your original plan made sense. Divide the room and get more tanks!

[@harrymacfarlane1931]

Rest in peace rainbow 🌈 river you will be remembered 🙌🏻

[@MDFishTanks]

It will path the way for better things!

[@harrymacfarlane1931]

@@MDFishTanks Thats true i cant wait too see whats to come the island thing sounds amazing i know the tank will be good because all ur scapes are

[@AllkoDH]

Put it against the wall as planned and put the cube tank in the middle so you can walk around it.

[@hav0cbeatbox680]

Yes definitely leave tank. Just a nice new scape or maybe get a larger fish or fish.

[@michaelmladenovic2902]

Maybe do like a mountain hilly type scap with heaps of rocks and small carpet plants and moss, dont no man was chucking any idea out there lol

[@reginaangel]

nooo you took apart the best and my favourite tank!!! that was such a neat idea with the streamflow. awww...... :-( :-( :-(

[@MDFishTanks]

can do it again better :)

[@lindasreef]

Leave the tank where it is, you'll only gain floor space in the middle if you move it.

[@ilhantele]

Accidentally came across your channel recently. Beautiful tanks. I've liked and subscribed

[@slatercurtis7514]

MD I think you could get amphibians in the old river tank like more axolotls and some aquarium frogs have it an all amphibious tank

[@giajonsson6696]

Sounds awesome! But if you choose gurami, just remember that they like very slow waterflow :)

[@aurora_dawn123]

If you don't do an Asian tank, you could always make it into a large paludarium for turtles, or some other semiaquatic animals.

[@annalee7403]

I am pleased with your final decision and am quite interested to see how a dirted tank would work on a larger scale, done by someone who knows his stuff. I love the way the tank divides your fish room, and you have room for more tanks on either side of it; Win/win. It's going to look fantastic. If you are going with an Asian fish/flowy tank, how about white clouds. I know you've kept them before, and I think they would look brilliant with your aquascaping plans. Anyway, it's nice to be able to share my comments with you again. Cheers.