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@bryanbuttery50823 жыл бұрын
When was the last time you confirmed your water temperature? The micro bubbles on the glass can be caused when the new water added to the tank is a different temperature to the tank water. Keep inspiring. love the videos.
@jasongrimshaw-smith83693 жыл бұрын
nice work, always enjoy seeing the mistakes being corrected. We ALL look forward to seeing your travel video ,hunting for tropical fish in their native habitat!
@aluncollier97413 жыл бұрын
Afternoon MD perfect timing for my break again whoop whoop
@brendamurphy56853 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos. You have a great sense of humor and you're honest. I enjoy your tanks and wish I could grow plants as well as you do.
@graham4123 жыл бұрын
I love your humour mate, it is THE best 😂👍🏼 That Nemo insert was hilarious! 😂😂😂
@dr-k16673 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you share your hardships and mistakes, it helps others to not be so upset and know it can happen to anyone. Looking forward to your new builds. Please trim back the Buda tank, it is one of my favorites!
@collinmckeon1073 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy how I made tanks just like you and then you came around and ended up doing what I love but in such a massive quantity! I’m so jealous
@ericplunder27443 жыл бұрын
Sites like "seriously fish" and I'm sure dozens of other sites will explain fish compatibility. It is possible to find out these things before you get a death in your tank.
@brendamurphy56853 жыл бұрын
Oh well, look at the Perfect one. Nothing like hitting someone when they make an error. So I assume you have never, Right.
@MDFishTanks3 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot, i'll check it out.
@ericplunder27443 жыл бұрын
@@brendamurphy5685 settle down. MD is a very successful KZbinr. He has a lot of influence, so I don't think it is a big deal if someone suggests resources so those mistakes can be minimised. He doesn't seem like a snowflake to me. Maybe I was a little terse, but I'm sure he doesn't want dead fish either. You have to stack the odds in your - and your livestock's- favour.
@tubetrotter73 жыл бұрын
Thanks MD for always inspiring us. I shared my aquascaping/fishtank hobby with my colleagues from US and India over a video con call yesterday(there was an online event) and everyone went 'WOW'! They were all amazed and were very curious. I mentioned I do freshwater and grow plants underwater and keep fishes, shrimps and snails and have 4 tanks :) Sharing this with you coz you are one of the big reasons for motivation, inspiration and help to get success in the hobby. Been an ardent fan of your videos since 2019 :)
@Pricelistsell3 жыл бұрын
Your updates are like a soap opera drama - love it. Thank you
@egoranonymous32233 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this! I needed to hear about others mistakes. 2 days ago I changed the CO2 tank. I thought the timer had shut off AND somehow the line was wide open. This was the tank where I put all of my fav fish and I gassed all of them. Heartbroken. 😥
@NihilusTheGreat3 жыл бұрын
Use one of the new large tanks for south american cichlids! Electric blue acaras, severums, green terror etc
@JohnYT2783 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us the problems. I wonder is the light on for 24hrs/day made the rams more aggressive
@dholiday97643 жыл бұрын
Goodmorning from Michigan, UsA! Love these morning Vids. Currently cycling a ram tank for my Bolivian and GermanBlues!
@laurarodrigues70723 жыл бұрын
I started doing the tap before feeding and my fish caught on really fast! Cool trick MD :)
@lisasaxon78283 жыл бұрын
Rams of any sort need a very decent sized tank. Just a pair really need atleast 50 litres, to be fair a bit more even. The only time for keeping a pair in a smaller tank would be if it’s a temporary breeding tank and your intention is to remove the adults soon after.
@MDFishTanks3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice, Yeah the tank is 45 litres and plan on removing after we get some free swimmers :)
@adamsabz61796 ай бұрын
I have 7 rams in my 20 gallon long no issues for 3 years
@francispenaranda7183 жыл бұрын
Its been all over and over bad issues with Glossostigma which mainly needs co2 injected to let it thrive on your tanks...Long lighting period should also cause alot of algae than plant growth....
@airnashville38833 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your enthusiasm and positive approach.
@MsDragonfire19922 ай бұрын
One thing I'd love to see you do which I'm currently doing is breeding tiger teddies. Their a rarer live breeding fish and even smaller than endlers but their so beautiful and the female doesn't drop all the fry at once and they all develop at different rates so over a week or 2 she will drop 1 fry every couple of days so the tank doesn't become overwhelmed quickly. The stripes on them and the iridescent blue on the tails is awsome. Everyone told me their very shy and skittish but the ones I'm breeding are the complete opposite and all come to the front of the tank when I come in the room. I started with 3 females and 2 males in a 10 litre tank because they are smaller than even shrimp. I have about 15 now so will be putting some into another tank shortly to grow out. Their brilliant for nano tanks and even shallow tanks.
@missycules42803 жыл бұрын
i absolutely love naturalistic river tanks. Busy fishies, changing views and movement are my perfect tank. x
@carolebraswell9823 жыл бұрын
Loved all the tank updates! Looking forward to all the future builds!!!
@jamesgrant33433 жыл бұрын
MD is excited, we are excited!! Looking forward to the next episode, loads of cool things happening! MD’s work rate is fierce, how do you fit all this in? Still working the day job and seeing the wife and kid(s)? Any way, loved the video as ever!!
@bobblack40482 жыл бұрын
Great video, I recently purchased a large conical shaped piece of wood that would make a brilliant Island. It has lots of hiding places in it. So I would relish the thought of seeing you create an island scape. I'm glad I found you. Thank you.
@vamosaltemacongabrielmende39653 жыл бұрын
That’s good information because I have been scratching my head too asking myself why my rams died.
@psychedtraveler66112 жыл бұрын
I really like the ecosystem tank and bowl
@wendy.allison3 жыл бұрын
Lord there are a lot of fish in that super overgrown buddah tank. There is a point when "i like the way it looks" isn't the best thing for the fish and I think that tank, with the amount of fish in it, is well past that point.
@heaven73603 жыл бұрын
sometimes I think an assistant would help...so many tanks and new fish. His approach works for his channel though. For me, I am at the point though that I work with what fish and tanks I have to keep too much going awry....that's what works for me. It's too easy for conditions of a tank and fish to get out of control. I understand the fun of purchasing new fish and adding new tanks, but it can start to become difficult
@wendy.allison3 жыл бұрын
@@heaven7360 An assistant would be great for him if he let them actually keep on top of the tanks. He likes them over grown and out of control. They look pretty but there isn't enough "swim room" if it's full of plants. Sure, it might be a 120 gallon tank which would be plenty of room for even more fish of that size but when there are only a few gallons worth of space open for swimming it's not so good. I don't even have fish any more but I still watch this channel because he is great and makes me smile, he does create beautiful tanks but I think there are just too many for one person as well as needing to know when enough is enough as far as growth goes. I know he cares about his fish so it's weird to me that he doesn't notice the space issues or sees them and doesn't care.
@Kitty-tc3oh2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I love it when you do a close up on your colorful fish, I think that's my favorite part.
@nicholaskeyler73973 жыл бұрын
Love watching MD after I get off work, starts my day off great!
@chatsscapes3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video yet again. But hold on, someone promises us that there will be a lot of give aways now that we have another sponsor...you have been reminded sir MD🤞🏾🤞🏾
@apss57363 жыл бұрын
what a bummer mate I once had a similar experience with trying endlers with a betta in a 5 gallon tank but luckily I had a spare tank and they are getting their own scape soon.
@cayteowands3 жыл бұрын
Lovelovelove your tanks, your Eye✨ I've got a 6'x4'x6' greenhouse for tropical plants in my 12'x60' mobile home💃 The Buddha tank is heaven💕
@porcu123453 жыл бұрын
I rarely go rimless with rasboras. Any kind of spook or aggression and they jump.
@PaulZyCZ3 жыл бұрын
I've got a pair of Rams in 84l tank with 12 blue neons (and some guppies I'm replacing with 2 Rinelocaria) there used to be 15 of them year ago. When in the mood, Rams would attack anything getting too close to "their spot". Blue neons tend to stick with lower middle parts which put them at odds with Rams at times. You don't want to put anything smaller with them however, unless it's a snack. Hatchets maybe? Unless they grow too big.
@Philobr3 жыл бұрын
My German Blue Rams love hiding at the back of the tank behind everything and only come out for food.
@Box5503 жыл бұрын
Hi MD for the Apisto's, a terracotta plant pot on its side works well. You can also soften the sides of it with plants, or with your skills, use some bogwood to hide it under. I used to breed Rams like that all the time.. keep up the great videos. Me and the wife look forward to watching them.
@anni50ful3 жыл бұрын
I used to feed my fish at 9pm every night if I was late the clown loach used to throw grit at the glass ☺
@nicholasmacdonald45103 жыл бұрын
Here are some tank ideas I feel like you should try 1. Axolotl 2. African Dwarf Frogs 3. Celestial Pearl Danio
@saahils97893 жыл бұрын
I was just refreshing youtube just for this video! But hey a quick question, do you still have the gouramis the the Buddha tank?
@simonwalker18583 жыл бұрын
appreciate your honesty!
@Nathan93Baker3 жыл бұрын
Overgrown tanks with thick brush reduce swim space. What's the point of having a big tank if only 1/2 is useable.
@christophersmith80283 жыл бұрын
It reduces the amount of impurities and waste in the water, and it also creates a more realistic environment. I guarantee you that 90% of any fish in the hobby would rather be in a densely planted tank that mimics real life than a sterile empty glass box with “swimming room”. Lol if you want a boring box with room to swim you do you though. Great work as always MD!
@Nathan93Baker3 жыл бұрын
@@christophersmith8028 Read the first word in my previous comment. Yes, plants are beneficial for the aquatic system. No one said anything about a baron tank but if not maintained it will take over the tank. Reducing swim space and inducing stress.
@christophersmith80283 жыл бұрын
None of his tanks are to the point of “overgrown” that the fish are under stress, so why even comment it?
@Nathan93Baker3 жыл бұрын
'Budda aquarium' 1:00 Even MD stated it. Also if you're a long term channel follower you'll notice it's a common trend.
@christophersmith80283 жыл бұрын
@@Nathan93Baker while yes, I might have read your comment a little wrong, none of the tanks on this channel are to the point where fish are in a bad environment, so I guess I just felt like it was a pointless jab on the wrong video. Haha cheers though!
@tikotiko94363 жыл бұрын
Best time of the datum is when I finds time to watch you’re new videos
@telsi2die43 жыл бұрын
MD you have inspired my fish hobby and I thank you! You never disappoint! Love the vids!
@stevewebb22013 жыл бұрын
You commented on the Apisto's 'lips', wait until you see him 'yawn', their mouths are massive. When they breed the female will go yellow, you need to keep an eye on her then as the females can be very agressive even to the male she bred with. My female killed her mate when she had her fry. I had the oranges like you and a pair of triple reds, they are very nice.
@MajorProblem6983 жыл бұрын
My Bronze corydora cat fish started hatching naturally with moms and dads natural I separated them now. But I’m so excited I wanted to tell yeah.
@nathanly87613 жыл бұрын
If your thinking about stocking, I'd suggest african butterfly fish if you want something new and interesting
@dairyist3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for showing us how you tweak your tanks to help them balance out. I have 2 GBR that live with 5 Harlequins as well! These rams are really cool looking but I think I have 2 males instead of a male and female pair. Hard to tell!
@adnanmukaddam12 жыл бұрын
What’s your tank size
@lillyblomqvist33303 жыл бұрын
Hahahah love the "BUBBUUUULS" that you do 😂
@helengilbert48643 жыл бұрын
Your plant storage tanks should be the 'spare room '. AKA "I dunno what to do with this yet, I'll chuck it in here" :D
@grahamsummers73893 жыл бұрын
Hi MD, love what you do!! Learn a lot from you over the year or 2!! Thanks
@jaa72863 жыл бұрын
That last tank was absolutely amazing
@faiq_0003 жыл бұрын
You should get a pair of checkerboard cichlids
@jamespollard48543 жыл бұрын
More chill fish footage. Cool.
@kimtaylormccarrol30193 жыл бұрын
Would also be good if you responded to some posts…😉
@KushyCouch3 жыл бұрын
The German blue rams are gorgeous but if you can find the black rams they’re even more stunning. Has the same neon blue highlights and dots and red outlines but pure black body.
@Northbourne123 жыл бұрын
If you love rams have you seen the black rams that dean the breader has. There’s a shop near me in the northeast uk that have black devil rams but there £24.99 each.
@AngellusBlack3 жыл бұрын
MD! Get some pencilfish for the Ram tank. Pencilfish are awesome, think of them as tetras but less frantic swimming and more slender body (hence the name pencilfish). They would also do very well with the A. cacatuoides, pencilfish are the perfect dithers for Apistos, their mouths are small and they don’t predate on Apisto fry.
@MaddoxSt333 жыл бұрын
You should make a video of feeding all the fishes you got once :D
@brandostafford3 жыл бұрын
Md should do a marine tank for the first time
@HAL-cp4mt3 жыл бұрын
More frequent tank updates are always welcome
@marybethstevens55743 жыл бұрын
All your favorite fish are my favorite fish. But your water is perfect for those fish. Mine is like 8.4 pH with extremely high kH. So I can't successfully keep those soft water fish. SO I live vicariously through you. Lol!
@LukinsNotmanMusic3 жыл бұрын
Please get more reptiles and amphibians
@alexsalgado95932 жыл бұрын
Think it’s nice to show mistake videos it helps everyone else out to learn more about the hobby
@MeeshMPH3 жыл бұрын
Omg it's so nice to hear you so happy about the structural thumbs up .. can't wait to see what you do .. how about that indoor pond you've talked about 😁
@randomlydom3 жыл бұрын
quick to buy and slow to think
@sh-e-scape10223 жыл бұрын
Hi MD, thanks again for a great video, for your passion and I'm really looking forward to your next build video. If you still with the idea of a corydoras tank. Here's my favorite : corydoras aeneus Venezuela black. The color is a velvet black with red or orange fins. Absolutely stunning.
@rara52123 жыл бұрын
They quite propably jumped due to the high temperature. 28 degrees is a temperature where they don't feel comfortable anymore!!
@Willabeast3 жыл бұрын
why do i get excited every time u release a vid?
@carlos_random_3 жыл бұрын
Love the Apistogrammas ❤️
@riyazmanandhar26223 жыл бұрын
MD, please make a 4ft Red/Yellow Parrot Fish Only Planted Paradise. Never seen this happen...It's ganna be awesome
@realangiechrist3 жыл бұрын
Just curious, how long does it take you to edit a video like this?
@arandomguy2 Жыл бұрын
i think the 60 tank would be a good option if you woudve kept the rasboras too
@littlemidwestrebornsdolls3 жыл бұрын
It's going to be an amazing tank! Can't wait to see it. 😍
@AussieAquatic3 жыл бұрын
There is Sumfink very COOL about this Channel :)
@jwaquatics88713 жыл бұрын
Judging by your experience, it will all get better in no time 👍👍
@johannessordfarne45533 жыл бұрын
You got it and sorted it. Now it is over. Well done. Question; why are some of your pants in the storage tanks not submerged nowadays? I want to learn if this method is better?
@MDFishTanks3 жыл бұрын
no maintenance required in the greenhouse style tanks that's all.
@johannessordfarne45533 жыл бұрын
@@MDFishTanks Oh, ok, and they don't melt back when you put them in a scape? It's not like the maintenance is just pushed forward, then? Dead leaves and doing extra trimming to get the plants thicker after - when the melting is done?
@papasmerf64533 жыл бұрын
Really surprised they attacked the Rasboras. My betta goes after them all the time and they are way too fast.
@RS_ Жыл бұрын
My Rams live peacefully together with chilli rasboras and cherry shrimps. Shrimps are breeding constantly
@a.p.89053 жыл бұрын
Hallo ! Mache deine Aquarien filterlos und dicken Bodengrund dann wirst du weniger bis keine Algen haben.Tolle Videos,weiter so...Viele Grüsse
@MrsShocoTaco3 жыл бұрын
You could aim a wildlife cam at the tank
@mihail4098 Жыл бұрын
do you think I can put 2 apistogramma cacatuoides and 2 rams in the same aquarium, are they compatible?
@jordanwieclaw5008Ай бұрын
How do u control the Temperature when doing water changes?
@camerondodge80183 жыл бұрын
If you want your rams to spawn they like a hidden black river stone either amongst the plants or behind a broken pot. Watch Justin’s fish room to learn all about ram breeding 👌🏼
@thinkbiology90643 жыл бұрын
Love the video 🤩
@danmatthews73413 жыл бұрын
Bring back the angel fish and do an angel fish only aquarium
@MDFishTanks3 жыл бұрын
funnny you should say that.....
@danmatthews73413 жыл бұрын
@@MDFishTanks good man! looking forward to it
@DRaquascapes3 жыл бұрын
the plant storage tank, where everything died off, is it dirted?
@ahmedalbarwany59883 жыл бұрын
The carpet plants that are not doing so good try moving them to another tank probably by the window and try dry start. dont throw them out...
@ninarubi60343 жыл бұрын
the music you use to edit is SO GOOD 🤤❤️
@ktcooki2763 жыл бұрын
We lost three lambchops to jumping. They had the tank to.themselves...beware!!!
@Noriko19883 жыл бұрын
I don't think rams will attack them. I had 12 harlequin rasboras with 4 electric blue ram males in 120L, and 10 of them mystically started not to eat, and isolated themselves and eventually died. No idea what was it that killed them. Rams might carry worms but none of them seemed to show any signs of parasytes or such, exept the loss of appetite.
@justinloos12863 жыл бұрын
What are you using to fill the tank. It’s like a low pressure water filler. I need to buy one.
@tonyg55973 жыл бұрын
Had that rot with java fern....seems to happen occasionally when i do a tank redo where the whole tanks is filled with fresh water (not sure thats the reason though...just only happens then)...the plants are well established and java fern generally grow like a weed for me...but can still have that die off....seems to eventually right itself though
@hcollins36413 жыл бұрын
Bubbles :D
@jom79823 жыл бұрын
Can you make another goldfish tank.
@AquascapingCube3 жыл бұрын
Strange that rams would attack them. Maybe it was because of the light?
@donhabel15904 ай бұрын
Good video 👍
@ryan2manyfishburgh5953 жыл бұрын
The algae is the best thing that could happen to that tank. Rams are sensitive and will appreciate the microfauna in the algae. They suffer a bit when their tank is messed with as well. - especially such a small tank.
@Fathernsonadventures2 жыл бұрын
I think My wife hates you lol. Your making it so I am really back into designing tanks I've already rescaped my 10 betta tank which has panda corydoras in it. Noe I'm talking about rescapeing my 20 long lol
@azzomeister3 жыл бұрын
How about like a 1.2m shallow tank... like 20/25cm high... that would be unusual but awesome...
@davidanderton24373 жыл бұрын
Kept German Rams for about 2 years and have never seen them chase other fish. Besides defending a small territory like your Bolivians were doing. The jumping more likely just to do with the type of fish and possibly stress from leaving the light on.
@andymfc2 жыл бұрын
How have I just come across this channel superb content and videos new sub 👍 ..I can see my time being eaten up already going through the vids keep up the awesome work pal