Indoor Tropical Paradise - Ponds Plants Fish

[@SteenfottAquatics]

To see whats changed check out the last update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paibaJdomZxqqdk If you enjoy the Shed be sure to share the video =)

[@snoopysrc]

hello there new sub here was wondering if you guys had ever had any jellybean parrot cichlids before??????? or know where i can get them in il

[@adelesandry]

Having the plants up in the rafters will give the shed a jungle feel. Really cool

[@danidoeslife2290]

That is definitely the goal 🤗🤗

[@texastropics]

This is the most different fish room I've seen, I think it's fantastic. I love her tank racks - so stylish considering what they are made of. Great job Dani.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! 🤗

[@autumn1231]

i look at a lot of youtube fish stations and this fish room is the most satisfying.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you!! Quite the compliment, so many great fishrooms out there

[@kelleyforeman]

Things are looking awesome, Dani! Have you considered rice fish in a low-boy? They are bred to look great from the top. Love the progress! Fish girls represent! One last thing, get a comfy chair in there so you can relax and enjoy!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Yes! Fish girls represent for sure, trying to keep up! I definitely am looking in to trying rice fish in the ponds this year so great suggestion! Any favorites? And yes to the chair! The hunt is on 😈

[@MasterPhotographer]

Great looking fish room!! Such a great friend to have, that will keep fish for you. That’s super nice Dani!!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! It's really a win win for both of us. His fish are housed and taken care of and I have pretty new fish to look at that I didn't have to buy 🙃😅

[@darlenesluder3038]

Thank you both for the ahhh... moment. Those are especially valuable now.

[@danidoeslife2290]

I'm so glad it was for you! That is exactly what this space was build for. My zen den. Definitely valuable right now!

[@darlenesluder3038]

@@danidoeslife2290 i got back into aquariums after 11/2016 and am awed and inspired by hobbyists like yourself; thank you.

[@alekkoomanoff7281]

Really like your vision. Two of my favorite things, plants and fish plus your esthetic sense combine for a real improvement over typical fish room.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! I appreciate it, and I agree -- love the water, fish, plants combo. My Zen Den 🥰

[@armouredjester1622]

I *adore* the design of that fish wall

[@TheAlmighty.Z]

I love the fish tank rack system!! Never seen anything like this before and I love it!!!

[@scarlethunder1761]

Honestly so jealous of the clear obvious skill and passion in this shed. I love love love what you have done in here! #Dreams #goals #mimicgreatness

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! We're only on this ride once, keep looking where the light shines in and go for it 💜

[@eduardovazquez323]

Some LED light strips would be perfect for your aquarium wall. Light, array of colors and cheap! I am so jelly of this room, the bricks w wood beams to stack the aquariums is genius.

[@danidoeslife2290]

That is actually in the works! Will hopefully have lighting done for the next update 🙏

[@timpekarek9159]

Great video, I love the room. I have a sword plant that produced a stem that has three offsets, so I need another tank for the plantlets and more FISH!

[@danidoeslife2290]

And that is how I went from 1 tank to 50 lol 😆 good luck!!

[@amandajoanbaker]

#goals The vibe in there is amazing - I love all the plants and how relaxing it is.

[@bk2pla]

Wow! Dani’s done a great job on this fi-she shed! I really am glad she changed the rack design, and it’s even more coolio! And glad she can fish sit for you too! Nice video

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you Barbara! Appreciate it 🤗🤗

[@pjp9383]

"Fi-she shed" - love it!

[@Brantov]

Hello my dear friend. Very nice your video. Beautiful aquariums, plants and fish. I wish you all the best and good luck. Like.

[@charliebright12]

All sorts of fish and plants. What a great woman!!!!!😎🐟🌿✌️

[@XCaliKev]

Looks Great. I really like the way she used the cinder blocks and the wood going through them. Way better looking than the usual 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 sitting on top. Good job Dani

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! It was a bit overboard but I was going for form and function for sure, very happy with it!

[@jenbingham0914]

What a gorgeous peaceful space to have! Well done!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! Definitely enjoying it ☺

[@joycehedin5752]

Wow..💘 to see the vision become reality

[@danidoeslife2290]

You can definitely count on me to go all in with the animals...huh mom? 😬🤓❤

[@MridulSinghMusic]

Looking good Dani! Looking forward to seeing what the ceiling looks like with all the plants growing up there!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! Mmmeeeee too 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@LadyKej]

This is the She Shed of my dreams. ❤️

[@OceanTruth]

Wow, what a difference a month makes! The shed looks so amazing. It's like a whole other magical world in there. All the plants look great and I can't wait to see how much more you will add in the future. That King Betta is something else. Pretty much a gourami at that size. Lol. Great work with the visit Bob! Hope to see more of these types of vids as you get your situation settled.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you 🤗🤗 definately coming together! And Gourami...perfect name for him lol 😊

[@seapel133]

I absolutely love this fish shed 😍 It’s amazing and is giving me some major inspiration for what I want to do one day!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! I'm glad it was inspiring to some, plants make a huge difference for me 🤗

[@caewalker9276]

I'm beginning to go indoor plant mad too. They're a great accent to the tanks. Thanks guys

[@danidoeslife2290]

I completely agree! That's what got me hooked. 'Started from the bottom now we here...' lol 😆

[@landgiraffe7002]

I really love the fish shed and watching the progress. I’m getting all sorts of inspiration for my own fish room build. Loving all the plants!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Glad it has been inspiring for you, would love to see more planted fish rooms in the future 😀

[@mattpool2429]

This is amazing! Would love to have a set up like this

[@DolbecAqua]

I remember when the first video of the fish shed came out. Now this is looking pretty dang good :o

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you 🤗

[@markhunter2244]

Very impressive fish room, loving all the plants.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@bethanycirota1099]

I love all of this so much! Watching the videos with Dani's projects has inspired a lot of what I'm doing with my own fish, tanks, and plants. Thank you so much for the fantastic content!

[@danidoeslife2290]

I'm so glad! Everybody needs their own version of a Zen Den!

[@QueAquatics]

so I listened to this video as a podcast while driving to work and couldn't wait to watch it! It is a dream room!! I love the changes!! I would love some indoor ponds. Love the lowboy on the bottom. I have one rack that is staggered... my betta jumped into the oscar tank, it didnt end well but it ended fast :(

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you Suzy! From another planted fish room lady like you!, means alot. That's no bueno on the Betta, I will definitely have to watch for that!

[@vampgaia]

Dani needs to come design me a fish shack! Her place looks beautiful!

[@danidoeslife2290]

I would love to Ginger! And hopefully I've learned some from my mistakes along the way 😆. Every lady needs a lady fishroom 🥰

[@kccorliss3922]

Beautiful fish room!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you 😊

[@darrylmoore5847]

The shed is beautiful.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you!

[@JG-vn5fe]

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! 😊

[@michaelhoulihan7325]

Absolutely beautiful

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you!

[@Mr_Manifesto]

you need a chill out chair in that room.... that place is a Zen garden in the works

[@northeasthardytropicals541]

Agreed

[@danidoeslife2290]

I agree! I'm on the hunt for a good chair

[@mattkinsella9856]

This has really inspired me to invest more in plants.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Definitely reccomend 😊

[@ddtruthfinder81]

Awesome fish room, I didnt know you could grow monstera in water, all her tanks are clean and happy and healthy, super cool room thx for making this vid.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@trevorgregori9667]

Looks great! Excited to see it when it’s finished

[@danidoeslife2290]

You and me both! Lol. Takes so much longer than planned.

[@finnwiggles28]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@AquaBenyStyle]

You can see a lot of work but the effect is very pleasing to the eye. Very good job 😊👍

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you, I'm glad you appreciated it!

[@adkgaladkgal1799]

Fish room looks so good, thanks!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you!

[@alphabetgrow1040]

Thanks for the update! Its looking good. I noticed the "diy pvc quick connect water change valve " on the right hand side was open. Just want to be careful of accidental siphon.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Good eye 🧐. Unfortunately I made them too short, so I don't get enough gravity on the outflow to create the siphon. Makes for no accidents but if I ever upgrade...it's made me lazy too lol.

[@jesbenji9742]

Wow...goals!!

[@cyndifalk]

Cute! really like the vibe of this room!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! Love my little zen den 😌💕

[@tolstoy21]

My wife saw this and said ‘Now that’s what happens when a woman builds a fish room! How come ours has to look so bad?”

[@SteenfottAquatics]

Lol

[@mattkinsella9856]

Even as a guy this was my thought. The plants and layout just seems so much nicer and the fish room as a whole is more pleasing to the eye, not just functional.

[@joewwilliams]

🤣

[@MridulSinghMusic]

LOL

[@ThePythonPit]

My wife wouldn't dare say that as it will open a whole can of worms of new aquariums.

[@BleuSaphir]

I love her fish room

[@NeneNotgonnasay]

looking Gooooooooood!!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! 🤗

[@carlingbemis1797]

This is my dream fish shed! Well done Dani! ❤️🌿❤️🌱 She needs a comfy viewing chair! Side Note: Can we start calling you "Robert" now? 😂

[@danidoeslife2290]

Hahaha 🤣, I don't know if he'd appreciate that with my lame rubber band talents lol. Thank you for the compliment, definitely on the chair! Need to find the right fit ❤

[@mlrausch7708]

The shed is amazingly awesome!!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Glad you enjoy it! Love your profile pic, have a big pretty Bay myself 😍

[@sparkygirl37064]

I had to get out the computer to see this on the larger screen. The fish shed is lookin' great! Love all the green plants! Do you know if Dani still needs a female black samurai betta? I have one I can send to her when the weather gets warmer.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you Tiffany!🤗🤗 Plants make the room for sure. I do still need a female Samurai, that's so nice of you thank you!😍🥰

[@sparkygirl37064]

@@danidoeslife2290 You’re welcome 😉 I have a fascination for blue fish and I have a different blue female betta coming. The female black samurai is young so she needs to grow before she would be ready to breed.

[@danidoeslife2290]

@@sparkygirl37064 that's awesome! I seem to be drawn to blues myself, have a ton! If you need anything specific, maybe a spring time trade? 😊

[@JustJoe36]

Great room!

[@aquariumcockpit9949]

Super cool!

[@mladenivankovic9139]

paradise indeed!

[@newenglandendler]

that is a very nice room , only thing id do diff is id replace some of the house plants with veggie plants

[@danidoeslife2290]

Right?! No shortage of plant rooms around here though -- we grow veggies in our greenhouse that's about this size.

[@matthewloomis2942]

Looking great

[@mirekt9521]

It's looking mighty good!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you!

[@TheLovatt123]

Very Cool 😎

[@Fatjohny100]

I want a fish shed... she's really cool..

[@OfMiceAndTrains]

Your doing a great job. Thanks for the update. Keep them coming

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you!

[@michaelworch7737]

Inspirational

[@caroleinwv]

Very cool! Love the hanging plant concept!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! Mixing two of my favorites plants and tanks in one world has been a blessing, and a curse depending on who you ask 😆

[@caroleinwv]

@@danidoeslife2290 Dani, everything in my life is a blessing/ curse! 🤣

[@danidoeslife2290]

@@caroleinwv amen to that! Lol

[@andrewspeedyatkinson]

This place is looking grate you have done a grate job Iv just got my self a water storage tote thing made it’s around 320l 80 us gallons as my fish room is in the basement I have to drain in to it then pump the water up to water change so I had one made and now looking at it I think what would make a grate pond so I think I’m going down that road from my Cichild grow out tank as I breed Africans keep up the grate work

[@sarawilliams9506]

Looks great! Gives me inspiration :) Thanks Dani!

[@danidoeslife2290]

I'm glad it was inspiring! Everyone needs a zen space ✨

[@carlflemmig4962]

All I can say is, "WOW, I'm jealous of your indoor Tropical Paradise." My name is Carl and this spring I'm planning on adding a stock tub pond to fish room, man cave in the cellar. I don't how big the pond is gonna to be yet I'm thinking of a 40 gallon tub, but, but, but everything I do is subject to change. So I'll probably go bigger. I'm thinking of keeping swords in it. Again I'm jealous of your room and I have to ask what are you using for your over head lighting? I've been think of using LED's. Carl

[@danidoeslife2290]

Glad you enjoyed the space Carl, sounds like you're setting up a good space for yourself as well. Love planted tubs. I am using LED plant grow light builds and drop pendants from Amazon. The bulbs fold out in to three blades for more coverage, working great! Good luck 👍

[@sharronmiller451]

Love this fish room!!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Glad you're liking it Sharron 🤗

[@chadusher7150]

That’s a very cool room! Looks great

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you!

[@herpdiversity9152]

Wow that looks great.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! 😊

[@herpdiversity9152]

@@danidoeslife2290Thank you it is definitely inspirational

[@gmahanif1348]

Good

[@jeremysalazar6775]

Awesome

[@josephstanley200]

Love you guys I wish I had awesome fish friends here 😢

[@danidoeslife2290]

Definitely lucked out!

[@barb1906]

Love it

[@varanidguy]

Excellent.

[@johnalbernaz8960]

Hi sir great video, you two make a good team. Hope to see you all in a lot more. Sir where would I find your camping video with Jimmy and cory. Thanks P.S I hope things are looking better for you

[@Sean-yr2rl]

the channel is Get Outdoors

[@phamz413]

so cool!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! 😊

[@northeasthardytropicals541]

This is awesome

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you!

[@bethanycirota1099]

Absolutely gorgeous! I have a question for Dani. How do you keep the water parameters, particularly pH, regulated in the smaller betta containers? I have a 3 gallon beverage container that I’m really struggling with and I think it’s taking it’s toll on my little betta girl. Any advice you have would be great! Thanks so much!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! To be completely honest, I don't focus on the individual parameters too much - I feel live elements in the tank, like plants, rocks, substrates, etc. Help balance so I like to start with a tank that has a little of everything, but ultimately the ph and other parameters will shift just like in nature. If you find your PH swings too wide, it could be the elements within the tank are not working with your tap water base and shifting it too far. For example, if your ph and hardness is already high, stay away from adding rocks, crushed corals, etc that may leech additional hardness and stick to inert subtrates like sand. If you find your ph too low, certain aquasoils or dying organics like plants can cause it to drop, so a sand cap on the soil and removal of dead foliage will help. But it is really different for everyone. Working with your base water, and regular water changes are my best advice. To keep it softer and low ph for bettas, I add tannins and allow my plants some dead leaves 😊. Best of luck to you! Just know that more is learned from the troubles than the successes, those are mostly lessons learned. Keep at it and keep asking questions!

[@ShrimpinAintEz_com]

Nice!!

[@RescueDogTreats]

Is there a dehumidifier in the room? Such a lovely space!

[@danidoeslife2290]

Not yet! And vents are blocked right now to keep the heat in so the humidity is definitely up there. We are adding more electrical and then will be able to power it.

[@QU35TIONZcc]

Great vid

[@johnreyolino7178]

awesome set up. what light are you using for your plants?

[@danidoeslife2290]

They are actually grow light bulbs in drop down pendant light fixtures. Both off Amazon. Working great!

[@briancook400]

Beautiful lady

[@Badboy_KD]

Send me the 55. Lol

[@Tom_H694]

So what is a good substrate for plants? Like easy beginner plants. Crypts. Micro sword. Amazon leaf sword. My plants are struggling a bit

[@danidoeslife2290]

Easy beginner plants shouldn't be too picky on soil, but swords and crypts are definitely good root feeders, so adding root tabs to just about any soil should help them grow. I find swords need high light, crypts prefering less. And I am a big fan of Eco Complete soil, capped with sand or aquarium gravel.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Best of luck!

[@chilligePeppy]

In the ponds with no filter or pump, what do you do to fertilize the plants?

[@chrisi8397]

Can you do a video list of houses plants that go in an aquarium please

[@danidoeslife2290]

If Bob is down to film it, I am down to share!

[@chrisi8397]

@@danidoeslife2290 please cus I wanna add more houseplants because they’re cheaper and they look better in my opinion

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

what is the key to growing pothos in a tank? or should say out of a tank? mine keeps dying off

[@danidoeslife2290]

That's a great question! I have been successful with some and not others. They like wet feet but the leaves will die back sometimes. they do seem to do better if they have something to climb on and wants to root and climb like an anubias.

[@naturesfinest2408]

Also note if you have hard water. You might need to clean the leaves off every so often with rodi/distilled water in a spray bottle and a towel. The leaves start accumulating salts on the leaves, where they secrete it. The salt looks like whitish powder. If this happens in excess it will kill off the plant. I only clean my pathos once to twice a month and they are doing well. I have very hard water, higher cichlid level hard. The rest is just having nutrients and like the comment above wet feet.

[@CJBlack265]

💕👍

[@ErikWhyRock]

What lighting did you all end up going with?

[@danidoeslife2290]

Right now it's just a hodge podge of what I had, but will be converting over to the Stingrays. Loved the ability of putting them all on one dimmer switch!

[@jeromehorn7333]

keep the low boy and breed some shell dwellers.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Have definitely wanted to try those guys, will keep that in mind 🙂

[@jeromehorn7333]

@@danidoeslife2290 I have a group of multis in a 75 gallon and it is my favorite tank.

[@MrEzPc]

jealous.

[@chrisi8397]

What’s your favorite freshwater plant 🪴 ?

[@danidoeslife2290]

Crypts, crypts, crypts allll day

[@41357500]

no need to acclimate water if the tank water is warmer,,,,,,

[@bluebowser3121]

This must have cost her so much money. I'm building my own room and all I've paid for is lights, wood and tanks and I'm already so poor now.

[@danidoeslife2290]

Lol it definitely hasn't been free. But I am pretty good at sourcing deals, and have been buying slowly over the last year or so, so that has helped!

[@deeo2417]

Such a babe

[@troumer]

Yup. Bob's a cutie.

[@nom3nnescio]

a bit too much stuff for my taste

[@radkingston666]

Awesome fish room though , too bad camera Man SUCKS

[@armouredjester1622]

I *adore* the design of that fish wall

[@armouredjester1622]

How do you manage to breed anything with a betta in every tank? Just the other night I discovered a berried shrimp that my favorite boi chased out of the water

[@danidoeslife2290]

Thank you! Making the design work was the hardest part but we got there.

[@danidoeslife2290]

@@armouredjester1622 I utilize a lot of plants in the tanks, hides, caves, rocks etc. And try to pick bettas that are good in the community setting. Not always a good match!

[@armouredjester1622]

@@danidoeslife2290 that's my problem. I pick my bettas based on looks over personality. In fact, I'm disappointed that Ciel doesn't hate my guts like his predecessor did. That little guy had some real fight in him.

[@steveallen3845]

Nice!!!