I LOVE My Studio | 20 aquascapes, 1000's of Fish: Cichlids, Tetra, Nano Fish (Full Tour July '23)

[@craig559]

MD always comes to the rescue on my overtime Saturday

[@subhsubh3002]

Literally

[@northerners2828]

Super nice set up, they call it stress reliever if you only watching that aquarium in 30 mins.

[@gregmellor3012]

A tank with Ornate Climbing Perch would be cool! If only you know somewhere that’s just got some in….

[@francescoa949]

MD please keep us updated about cladophora. It seems impossible to eradicate once is established 😢

[@noodlechild666]

Fingers crossed for the Betta. My new favourite now Hellboy has gone.

[@lohjaycaincayden5544]

what is your setting for the chihiros wrgb 2 slim

[@JeffGillis-lv1rz]

… should you accept this challenge, to build a tank with Cory’s and 500 galaxy rasbora’s…. ?

[@christophermcguinness8200]

The fish seem happy enough in the rainbow tank, but it's always struck me that they seem to have a lot less swim room in your tank vs most people's set ups.

[@redline297]

He's said before they always go there because they want to be fed

[@Tavira-zv1xs]

Yes, it‘s too small, not enough place to swim, Luke they will do, of they could! The tetra tank too! Dome of the species Luke ti swim more!

[@cherylharless281]

I love your full tanks, but this Cichlid tank has a really fresh view with all the clean open space. I like it!

[@frantort9369]

Lots of plants can look great. I prefer Not so many fish and not so many different fish in a tank. Better chilled than restless. But you habe both in the gallery.

[@Warhawk107]

@MD Fish Tanks Would love to see another shot at the Archer fish, you had them for such a little amount of time before moving to your new studio, we didn't get to see enough of them!

[@rrusselljr67]

Man you’ve come so far from your humble beginnings. This is the result of hard work and focus. Trial and tribulations, failures and successes. I’ve learned so much from your channel. And I thank you for all your help with this hobby. ✌🏻

[@galiamotala]

Loved this update! I have to sat that you’ve reignited my passion for keeping fish and aquascaping MD, it really brings me joy! 🖤

[@Pocketus]

You shouold try Sailfin Tetras, they are so amazing, one male has gotten really really big now aswell. Have them in a 110L aquarium now for 6 month and really love them. Attitude tough fish thats also very gorgeous and beautiful to look at

[@SamPonjican]

Enjoyed the studio tour, MD! I did experience some PTSD when you mentioned Cladophora. I really hope it doesn't take over the studio the way it did in my aquariums. I've had to work hard to eradicate it after it spread everywhere!

[@Raphael.P.]

I really love that you are keeping your aquariums for a long time now. ❤👍

[@kibawhitefang7176]

That bowl is of the most beautiful things I’ve seen you made on that video. I wonder what kind of paper thing you use for the cover on the background of the fish tanks. Sometimes you use black or white.

[@NALEtheridge92]

Why destroy that perfect, beautiful beta tank and return the fish? It's their home. They are happy there and cared for. The majority of those fish will be resold and be dead in no time because most fish keepers don't have a clue what they are doing. Those female betas will end up in tiny bowls and be miserable and then dead. Please think again before you do this. If you must break down the tank for discus fish, make new homes for fish in that tank in one or more of your other tanks. These are sentient creatures and don't deserve to be treated like disposable decorations. You took them into your care. Stick to the bargain you made with them.

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

😂😂I just finished watching Matt’s video and was about to turn off KZbin then I spotted this 😁

[@MrVovansim]

That's how they get ya ;)

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

@@MrVovansimI know, 🤣 I’ve been watching MD for years and only used to check KZbin to see if had posted a new video, now it’s Matt as well, will probably be Martin next 😂😂

[@jenningabout247]

Thanks for the update, will be so good to see Discus back in the studio. Question: do you still have your goldfish, haven’t seen them in any of your videos in a while.

[@theaquascapecorner]

I was wondering the same thing!

[@MDFishTanks]

All of the ranchus died. Exactly the same as my last lot. This time, I made sure to feed them blood worms, duckweed and sinking pellets and they all got buoyancy issues and faded away. Not at the same time but over a few months. Never again. There were zero nitrates in the tank or anything else so I know I did everything right. Just one of those fish. I gave it another shot but that's it now.

[@jenningabout247]

@@MDFishTanks sorry to hear that MD. At least you know it’s the way the fish are breed and nothing you did. As is evidence by how healthy your other fish are.

[@MrVovansim]

​@@MDFishTanksoof, that's rough. But thanks for the update. We all know you're very knowledgeable and conscientious about keeping animals, so when a tank or species doesn't work out, it's not for the lack of trying.

[@ezstreet1997]

@@MDFishTanks Would love to see you do a video about this. Shows the reality of fishkeeping isnt always glamorous and that the breeding of certain fish should be thought about differently.

[@GenXHeart]

Hey! A whole week and Timmy hasn't remodeled?! I would think that's the biggest compliment yet! Aww Hi Gracie! Cute doggie!! 😊

[@AbdulharamGupta]

I got here 40 seconds after upload lol. Hi MD, I love your content, can we get an update on the goldfish?

[@frosteezdude1819]

From your home shed to this, that’s one heck of an achievement. Congratulations to you 🎉

[@yashtapase3821]

12:47 Hey md I found your bristlenose look at your pointed finger! Lol Cleaning you wood pleco things 🤣

[@ros7754]

It still amazes me after all these years of watching you how this is achieved without CO2 :D what's in this UK water mate?? Haha

[@Bahrena]

Love every video 😊 if you sir have a chance, can you review the black ghost knife fish and maybe set up a tank for this fish, because i think it's a very cool fish

[@seancoffey6982]

This is awesome i was actually feeling like asking for a studio update a few videos ago, nice to see how each tank is progressing 👌

[@Chompchompyerded]

Wow! Just wow! I don't know what to say other than it's masterwork upon masterwork, one following another. You make living art. You really have a gift for designing truly beautiful looking scapes.

[@amx1820]

The odessa barbs deserve a tank of their own, such a stunning fish. A school of tiger barbs would really look great in Timmy's tank

[@sethdaniel9194]

Keep up the once a month tour!! I love this series 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@MuhammadTeemu]

Hello brother...

[@CrazyAquariumGuy]

Awesome. I use plants as cover. Works the same. But we all now you could do a planted scape, so go with rocks! 😊 Malawi rarely get bloat. Never happened for me in 20 years. Lake T! With Tropheus and stuff are super sensitive to bloat. Amazingly that yiu are where you are. So well deserved. Thanks Mate 🍻 !

[@MKM070]

Beautiful studio ! I'd love to see some more 60cm tanks

[@TylaH01]

I enjoyed this update so much! Thank you MD! I’ve learnt so much from you already I’m going to help my best friend out with her tank on Tuesday! She’s got issues with algae & fish waste constantly cleaning and doing water changes every week (she doesn’t have any substrate, just pebbles & fake silk plants) but with the help of your videos we will sort it out! I’ve made a list of exactly what we need to help her tank out from binge watching ur videos & I’m very excited! 😆

[@julianlobo3539]

Great tour! What happened to the Ranchu goldfish?

[@sethdaniel9194]

The cobalt blues would be a great addition to that tank! Great idea 👍🏼

[@Hazel-Hill]

Beautiful tanks. My favorite is that black molly/swordtail tank. So pretty.

[@thenamesfrog85]

Legend MD love the videos helped with my aquascaping skill

[@Kyle_Mo]

Why does my rotala Stimson always rot at the bottoms?

[@Knights.of.Ni.]

Not all plants will like your water.

[@duktrilfromsouthafrica]

If you’re having success with other plants, it probably doesn’t like something in your water. I get the same thing with certain plants.

[@vwvw4]

Great tour, looking forward to the discus tank. Have you ever had apple snails? I know they were banned at one time, but with the ban lifted, would you consider getting some? Just curious about the mouth on one of your gold tetras, seems different than the others. Kuhli loaches would be an interesting addition to one of your tanks.

[@privateportall]

Should've had the black cabinet foe the BW tank and the white for the Mbuna :/

[@SusanLuling]

Love your videos. There's just ONE PIECE of the PUZZLE missing. Heaters. I think you mentioned in one video that you don't heat the tanks...instead...you heat the room that the tanks are in. I can't speak for others, but I'm pretty sure that for most of us, we cannot do that. I can't heat a room up to 76-78 degrees Fahrenheit without heating my entire house up to that temp! I don't have zone heating. So I am forced to place aquarium heaters into individual tanks which is not quite as esthetically pleasing as your tanks. For example...I REALLY like the Eco Bowls you design and put together... but how am I going to do it without putting some ugly heater into the bowl??? I'm not. I won't be able to. So I don't know what to do. I've tried tiny little Nano heaters but they suck. Welcome to the suck. But I love your videos. Years ago I was a successful Cichlid aquarist. I was on well water that was essentially Lake Malawi. Super hard and high pH. My cichlids LOVED it. Now, I am struggling to go Nano planted. So far I am a failure but I take heart in what IAPLC GRAND PRIZE WINNER DAVE CHOW once said: "Trial and error. And I have so many errors. You must find yours, and then, after that, you can find your methods". So right now I am in my "Trial and error" mode. And I do have so many errors but watching the MD videos is going to help me speed up the process. I have so many things to yet try based on the info you provide. THANK YOU! (but what am I to do about the heaters?) 25 Reply

[@davidferrero3055]

Awesome ! but like is Mbuna that difficult to pronounce? "Mabuna" doesn't mean anything ...if you can pronounce insanely complicated latin names you can pronounce this relatively simple African word..or just say rock dwellers cause that's what Mbuna translates to

[@louiserasmussen1903]

Thanks for the tour MD! I was wondering, with all the low tech tanks, and not so much waterchange. Isnt there fungal diseases or water quality issues sometimes? I have a similar densely planted tank setup with clay/ fine gravel/soil in bottom and sand ontop, so like abit most of your tanks, the water is hard, looks clear, the values are fine, flow so the plants move only abit, abit water movement in surface only in right side. Fish seem active and eat. But they dont breed. Except for guppies. Setup is 360l with a too powerful pump as recommended. Theres 45 fish, small ones 1-3cm and four adult flying foxes. But ive had an issue for many years with a few fish getting symptoms on bad water quality like hole in head disease, popeye, fin rot, stringy poop. The recent year there has been nothing of all that, but there is a funguslike not very visible stuff in the mouth of a fish, it gets weak over time and dies eventually. Its active and eating until ot cant. Its horrible to watch..Ive tried more frequent 40% waterchanges, weekly, treat the fungus, treat the parasite, if it was that, But still, one fish keeps being ill, one at a time. I havent treated for anything in months since im clueless about what it is. Theres no other symptoms than the thing by its mouth. Ive only seen the guppy who ate the floating plant be ill in your tank. It looked like its back was crooked, a symptom of having had many many babies i think. My guess is she didnt make it, but they can live some time being crooked happily. How do you handle it if the water quality affects he fish badly? Hope you can consider talking about that. Although you dont have that old tanks like my five year old tank, you stil might know something new. Thanks ❤ Like in my tank i suspect.

[@dawnt6791]

MD, I'm totally with you on the simple on/off of a light. I have ZERO interest in apps where you have to fiddle with colors and all of lighting. I just want a light that comes on with natural sunlight spectrum and be done with it. I have all my lights (simple on/off) on Kasa timers and don't have to fiddle with them at all. I've loved the results. BTW, I agree with you about that one type of light making plants look artificial. The green always looks weird to me in that tank, like the plants are that weird shade of green plastic.

[@joshcanada3988]

Alright. I think the thing between us Americans and you fancy people over seas that get nicer things is the lids. Majority of Americans have lids on tanks and what not, so even with decent lights and stuff. I think us dang Yankees are losing more par than we think with lids. Everywhere else over the world with lidless aquariums just always have more explosive plants. That's my running theory.

[@cottagedweller4369]

Wow, that was the most beautiful ciklid tank I have ever seen! I have never liked ciklids, apart from dwarf ciklids like rams and apistogrammas, and never liked ciklid tanks. This looks like a paradise island in the sea with the sky all around it 🌅☀️. So light and airy, and the fish like sunbeams from gleaming in the sand and sea. Maybe I can like some ciklids now. Would really like to have a tank like this! So beautiful!

[@CeboAquatics]

Love the new studio and what you've done with it so far! .. . Potential Video Idea::: Can you make a video of how you make money/earn a living. Curious. KZbin/ advertisers/ other jobs/etc . Thanks and keep up the good work! :)

[@mindgame01]

Would love to see a comparison or hear your thoughts on 4ft tanks that are different widths. E.g 4x2 and 4x1.5 i cant quite fit a 4x2 in my room so think it will have to be 4ftx1.5ft so limited on scape potential a bit.

[@getatyagurlsash]

😍 Send me some of your clippings please!! Your plants are so pretty!!! (Wishful thinking)

[@joyceoosting]

All your tanks look amazing, except the last one, that one is horrible for fish. Most of the fish, including tetraas (and bettaas) live under cover of plants. The last tank has no plants. Although it looks very fancy, it's not a suitable tank for fish. Sorry

[@WhatHowWhenforWhomWhatpurpose]

A heater to the struggeling Betta, in his hospital tank? Just bc he's ill? Give it a try, if he likes it he'll be very happy and heal quicker. All your tanks looks smashing, thank you for showing us.

[@jc13781]

People are ridiculous about bowls. Best to just ignore them. Every hobby has its share of killjoys that won’t shut up about whatever it is they think is the “right way” and everyone else can’t stand them.

[@MrJinngers]

I've noticed you've got a skimmer on the inflow of malawi aquarium filter and its bouncing up and down. How do you stop it from happening? Mine does the same and alot of air goes into the filter itself and it stops working properly.

[@hannahhowden8980]

Well… everything’s magnified for us but it would be shrunk for them which is why I think fish are often more comfy in bowls cuz we’re smaller

[@cherellethinks]

Love your tanks! I’m very new to this but I’ve already learned so much from your channel!

[@DjCalliber]

I’ve never even successfully kept fish alive in anything.. but this for some reason cures my anxiety 🙏🏻

[@karlidomingo]

Lol “tune in” 😂 I’ll be there. I’ve been bingeing all your videos, you’re great. Super inspiring scapes😁

[@SwiftKing1]

You are the reason I have Boesemani rainbows. Fav Fish :0 Its time for a shark tank. Red tail black sharks , balas, and barbs would be cool to see you scape!!!

[@yellowspursfc417]

Imagine he hearts

[@Cecil-hotel]

Hi, I’m in the U S I love your videos and your aquascapes. I have a question what is your Studio? Not sure what type of business it is. Just curious

[@fishtroverts]

Thanks for taking the time to show everything! This new space looks amazing!

[@thrgardinad]

I am an avid fan of zero apps. I do wish I could lights with timers built in and simple dimmer/color adjustments without an app.

[@hfz_3062]

Bruhhhhhh... i got quite the scare when the scene changed and suddenly there was a child standing still at the back holding a stuffed toy... was not expecting that.. there goes my sleep tonight 😂😂

[@innersense1]

Ive learned so much from your videos. Im wondering how you keep your fish from jumping out of the tanks?

[@darrylm92]

I have never been able to grab interest in cichlids. I don' t know why. Is there something I am missing? Anyone have experience with them that can explain the interest/need to keep cichlids?

[@hannahnichole9074]

What temp do you keep your room at? My house is always at 77-78 and i would like to avoid buying individual heaters.

[@marcperelloaubert]

Amazing work!! What is the echinodorus on the last tank (34:45)? looks super nice

[@11SWorsham]

Have you ever done a video showing your process for trimming the plants and maintaining the tanks? How much time do you spend on maintenance across your whole studio?

[@MikeAnderson-c1h]

Please mention what kind of fish are in each tank. You were talking about adding cobalt blue to the tank eith the bright yellow and orange. Not all of us are fish experts!

[@thebloodyenglish6620]

If you think the Daisy's rice fish look colourful now wait till the males start showing their breeding colours....

[@chims1]

I love all your tanks but I realized you don't have the ranchu gold fish anymore. What happened to them

[@juanandres2849]

6ft 125 gallon community aqua scape. Please. and thanks.

[@tienkwaiho6868]

Hey bro, Amazing & Great job, I love it very much ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@johnnybest6386]

I am looking to copy a tank build from ur videos but i cant get some specific subtrates u have ...since i am in new york i wanna know if u can provide me where u get them and if they ship to newyork

[@johnnybest6386]

I have been following u since u first began in your back yard shed... i live in in new york and there are some subtrate u once used for the bottom layer as u start to build can u link a store i can buy them on.line....... If thats possible

[@peaoat3608]

Losing fish straight after the purchase is also very distressing. Unfortunately it happens too often. Quarantine tank is a necessity.

[@andrescott2794]

I like all your tanks And I give your KZbin 😊😊and I give you a five star 🌟

[@PredictableEnigma]

Do you have any interest in those indoor pond setups with a small tank or vase on the surface that the fish can swim up into to see you? It's a bit gimmicky but I still think there are ways of making it look awesome. Maybe not your style haha

[@lucagalli4679]

Bro I follow u since the begin, i love the channel and the tanks but please try to find some balance in the type of fish that u pit inside, try at least something that is coming from the same side of the world otherwise is a pastone like we say in italy. Also the tanks start to look all the same… for the rest keep u the great job ;)

[@jasoncarty2175]

Hi MD,the baby rainbows will almost definitely be hybrids,not really what you want mate👍

[@annie2366]

i love the blackwater tanks! a light colored (gold or white) betta would look awesome in your red tank with your tetras.

[@elsaescobar9166]

Could you try having sawbwa resplendens ? 🥰 They are so pretty

[@vasomamatsiou1123]

Id love to see you do something with African dwarf frogs they are adorable and very interesting to look at

[@Driftlegends4ever]

Is there a chance you are on holidays in spain rn? I thought i saw you at the store, but i had no idea and thought you where from the UK, so i didnt talk tømte guy

[@Talons_N_Tails]

Holy crap what a great day! You and Matt dropping videos in the same day!! ❤❤❤

[@tugsn.mccowan1634]

What is Matt’s channel’s name?

[@A-Muted-A]

Wait Matt has a channel? What’s its name I’m sure his content is really interesting

[@MyNanoFish]

Fish Shop Matt. Great channel, fish knowledge, natural presenting style and humor 👍🏼

[@Talons_N_Tails]

@@A-Muted-A Fishshop Matt

[@A-Muted-A]

@@Talons_N_Tails thanks:)

[@agirlnamedmichael1670]

Aw you should definitely move that solo endler into a tank with others. The lad needs a girlfriend!

[@Rockfish37]

Please for the love of God make a low tech, low filtration, macroalgae forest, saltwater setup.

[@the_duke_of_pants]

Been away from the channel for a while. Had to check out the update with the new shop, and now I remember why I want a tank so much. Your tanks are inspiring, sir.

[@jpmo573]

Can we get a German blue rams With a community tank w/ another center piece fish ? In the room one day

[@joeaspley3441]

Hi MD why not try gold fish or comet gold fish they can live for 20 years.

[@austitto8041]

Where are ur archer fish? Are u done with them? & whats gonna happened to all of these betta (in this betta sorority tank) that u own right now?

[@barbarastrohmenger6123]

You're one of my best channels. But we need more videos/ too much time in-between videos.

[@masnurrivai2900]

i do hate algae, i just curious how much do you often feed your fish that your tank seems good n healthy, thank you

[@10jamiecool]

what is the plant that is emerged out of the 200 tetra tank called? (the one that you trimmed)?

[@fishandfloral]

My EBA are 5 inch chunks. I love the setup for yours.

[@stevecooper6653]

Tanks are looking 👀 good 😊 🤷oh thanks for the tinny 👌🏻👌🏻

[@dzejejbii]

is there any chance of visiting your studio? is it opened for people to come by :) ?

[@remyjune4518]

Nooooo don’t breakdown the beta tank!!! It’s my favorite tank!

[@zollyActingandTheater]

Where do you get all your hardscape from? Also if anyone in the comments has a good place or idea please share!!

[@Barnard87]

Not to be that guy but aren't those your Ruby Tetras in the bowl? I believe the Ember Tetras are a bit bigger