MAKING A WATERFALL PALUDARIUM / AQUATERRARIUM FOR MY AXOLOTL || MD FISH TANKS

[@colinfitzgerald8296]

I love the local sourcing you do. I walk around the streams by me in New Jersey and do the same. Glad you post proof that its normal.

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. If im out and about anywhere near nature....Im always looking!

[@77slate]

It is normal... Isn't it??? 🤔

[@kvnno9429]

Looks absolutely incredible, I would expect nothing less

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. Thanks

[@fishboi9736]

Haha pumpkin and ghost are watching you the whole time loving it

[@MDFishTanks]

they got front row seats haha

[@HowellH001]

Have you ever considered live streaming doing a scape? I feel like this would be the perfect content for twitch IRL or something and would be great to see everything from start to finish.

[@DeathcoreDad-wf5ws]

this

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah trying to sort the internet for livestreaming. Waiting for some fibre. Wont be long

[@TruthAndTattoos]

U usually give us some better end-of-vid scape scenes to the music. I know u probly didn't bc this vid got kind of lengthy, but I always appreciate that part of ur videos. After watching a build, it let's us enjoy the beauty & serenity of the completed scape in the way that u get to enjoy it by being there.

[@MDFishTanks]

Yeah i will show in future but like you say, the vid was already very long.

[@markiew6459]

This looks so great. Getting serious paludarium envy along with axolotl envy. I need more room. Have 4 tanks and one LARGE Betta bowl in the house so severe lack of space. It's great to see Pancho's new home. Looking forward to updates.

[@tristambre632]

Poncho is a lucky girl, her new home looks stunning !

[@Bassboozled]

It’s 2 am and I’m making amazing life choices

[@MDFishTanks]

#commitmentsquad

[@americandeadhead5025]

Love the final result. It always blows me away you grab moss from outside. Initially I was like "what?" But any organisms on it probably aren't anything another creature can't handle. I'm going to go hunt for some today. I live in a wet environment so should be easy. Keep up the great work!

[@MDFishTanks]

A quick note. When I say power feed, I just mean be right on top of the feeding. Axolotls actually take several days to digest food and you don’t want to feed them until they have made a stool…but as soon as he does, we will see it easy now, be able to clean it and get perfect water and then feed again :D

[@BlueLighteningGojo]

SHE 😂

[@bettatimestories807]

@Isaac last time MD said he was starting to think Pancho was a boy again, because of the lump near the tail. I guess we’ll only really know once Pancho is fully grown?

[@MDFishTanks]

@@BlueLighteningGojo yeah there is a large lump developing at the base of the tail...I think he's a boy after all....that and he is more streamline and girls tend to have more boooooooootty :D

[@BlueLighteningGojo]

BettaTimeStories oooh.

[@MrTurboTurkey]

Love the details of care you give in all your videos! Masterful work as always man:) Dont mind the critics questioning the obvious there will always be people around not seeing whats right in front of them. :3 Any plans for a game fish aquarium??

[@Geezman1977]

One can near how giddy you sound about build. Your exuberance is inspiring!

[@aquaticsaddiction2152]

As always, living the dream vicariously through your creations and yes I do indeed describe you as the ‘guru’ of aquascaping! Keep it up 👍

[@jiminsealbeach4536]

Beautiful. Yeah, “I feel more connected to it” does sound a bit weird, but I see what you mean. I can see a paladarium in my future. Meanwhile, I’m setting up my 10 gallon, ten dollar aquarium-on-the- cheap that you inspired me to start. Your neighborhood moss scavenging has inspired me again. Rather than expensive mopani wood, I’m going down to the beach to scavenge some free driftwood. (I’ll clean it and boil it, of course.)

[@raveG244]

Love the "fragile" tape on that box of rocks.

[@crimsonnutcase7035]

The finished result is spot on! Great use of mosses, Great job!

[@bettatimestories807]

We’ve all been eager to see Pancho’s new home! You had quite a vision for it, and carried it through beautifully. The mist over the moss kind of gives it a swamps of Dagobah feel-that eventual lucky betta may have to be named Yoda! Can’t wait to show this video to my husband when he wakes up in the morning, I think I may be able to sway him into the hobby by turning over one of my dozen tanks to an axolotl for him ☺️

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. If he's a star wars fan then you are sorted :D

[@77slate]

Good plan let us know how it goes. Don't know how anyone could pass up the chance to get a cute axolotl. 👍

[@sullivandunn508]

I live in America so I’m watching this at 2 am

[@rickey698]

Me too...lol

[@bettatimestories807]

I’m in Canada, an hour ahead of the earliest USers... too much FishTube 😁

[@MDFishTanks]

#commitmentsquad

[@busan_gigger5473]

Even in South Korea either!

[@macrobinson5457]

The mist is an incredible addition.

[@MDFishTanks]

Cheers mac. So glad I remembered it. Might add it to a few other tanks as well as we progress.

[@stevecadman1630]

Now that's a nice looking tank

[@MsDragonfire1992]

In terms of using water from the discus tank I do this aswell. Yes it won't really contain much bacteria but it means your water perimeters will be spot on straight away and that's why I like to do it.

[@anthonybrown8158]

The tank looks amazing. It’s give me idea for my 54g corner tank. I agree on take your time to get the right stuff. Not rush the setups

[@MDFishTanks]

You can put together anything...but im looking for some rare hardscape.

[@77slate]

Good luck with your scape, corner tanks are always interesting to scape. 👍

[@AleeshaSattva]

that last stick... made the entire thing sing!

[@susanstaples6171]

Can’t wait to make a paludarium of my own. I’m new to the hobby and taking my time to learn the basics. You have given a great glimpse into what I can do with more experience. Thank you.

[@eddieington6243]

Hi MD. The small leaved plant you collected with the moss looks like Hairy Bittercress. It will pop its seeds everywhere & become a nuisance as it does in gardens. Love your enthusiasm.

[@milkweeddreams8828]

Beautiful, I love it, so natural and pleasant to the eye...in America as well, 3:30am, excited to see this video...

[@Mr.Plant1994]

This is by far your best paladarium to date.

[@nicolasbruno829]

I love the way Pancho just let you pick him up lol. Love the mist.

[@SoTypicallyMeh]

Stunning! The mist is the perfect touch. I envy Pancho her new home.

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah thanks

[@WimVeen]

I am about to start liking a paludarium. It's beautifully done! Thanks for upping this one.

[@ulfbonna4523]

You are a huge inspirer! Thank you for being here at You Tube for us!!! Cool!

[@bestofsmall]

very nice! I love the way it turned out it's perfect! and the mist gives it just the right vibe! a bit spooky and Pancho makes the whole tank have kind of a prehistoric eerie kind of vibe! awesome good job!

[@Tobias611]

Not only do you not like silicone because you'd have to wait, it would also be harder to rescape the tank. And we all know the tank would only last a few months before being reworked again. Lol. The paludarium looks fantastic, I bet Pancho will love it!

[@mincy40]

This looks great! Crazy how just a little bit of moss can add so much!

[@italiansunrunner]

Mail man- "Whats in this box? Rocks?" MD- "Yes."

[@djsuss552]

Consistently blown away by your designs and the numerous species highlighted! I’ve been watching your channel for inspiration, but you are making it extremely difficult for me to choose a direction to go in. They all are just spectacular. Bravo, sir!

[@EricLabelleUX]

Great job scaping! I am a huge fan of the perfect/imperfect approach to emulate nature! This is stunning!

[@wildedibles819]

That is so so so cool yes open and shape of video game... Lol... Whole new perspective! Awesome!

[@richardportelli1983]

Mature water has nitrates and phosphates and other organics which can help feed the bacteria in the tank which is a good thing, but you need also some mature media that contains the bacteria otherwise it would be pointless.

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah so the new filter has lots of cycled media added to it :)

[@michaw.2168]

Do you do water tests? If so what are you using?

[@schiedeljacob]

"hopefully no one sees me because I look like an absolute nutter" proceeds to take moss off the street

[@lennarts6170]

Hey! You there! Put that moss back will ya! 🤣

[@nyangata7278]

Honestly that's a mood though.

[@Scorpielle]

I took some moss growing on the sidewalk when I was out walking my dog...LOL I made a terrarium for it :)

[@jackiewhaley4786]

When he said this I thought the same when I was getting moss from my work

[@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965]

Hi MD Panchos new habitat looks great.

[@rgilroy1909]

cigarette filters, liquid super glue and a little baking soda = instant cure stability. the filters add material to bond the rocks, liberally apply the glue and then sprinkle on the baking soda to cure to glue in seconds.

[@MDFishTanks]

Thanks Riley. Will be good with mini landscape but not needed with these rocks. They lock IN!

[@darwin6753]

Looks stunning

[@susyclau7433]

Admirable! It looks so natural and awesome. Good job! I loved it! I've been wanting to say that now Pancho could be Pancha 😆. And she's going to enjoy her new home very very much.

[@jeffreymorris7313]

I’m Such a big fan of your work I just can’t believe how beautiful your things look can’t wait to see more of your videos

[@arctica7170]

Looking good! You create really inspiring videos which stand out from the crowd. Well done!

[@tallifer]

This turned out beautifully. Nice one!

[@DIYJournal]

Another awesome MD tank, love it, Pancho will be happy there!

[@dawsoncederstrom8966]

In the first like 5 min this is already one of my favorite of your videos

[@aussiejjdude3066]

How on earth are you not adding floating plants? Its a basic signature at this point - and will give Pancho some further shade! Nah, the hand movements ( or as you say, 'and mövements .... good merch idea!) add to it. Don't stop.

[@brian7087]

This looks so sick! I'd love to see some clumps of emersed buce to set it off! Thanks for all the inspiration, I'm itching to start a new tank

[@steftheysmans8253]

Love the progress of your channel! First the small budget tanks and now the large projects.

[@RoseandKenz]

Never stop being yourself MD! your personality is great!!

[@richardportelli1983]

Final look is amazing!

[@MDFishTanks]

cheers Richard.

[@nathanbenstead7813]

That tank is great 👍 looks really natural! When Pancho has grown too big for the tank you should get silvertip tetras

[@deansaints8769]

That is one 🔥 crib you have there, pancho! You’re lucky your papi Marc is a great provider. Excellent work mate! Please do update us on this project (and im sure you will lol). Cheers!

[@mobaponorogo9373]

hallo MD Fish Tank.. I am from Indonesia.. thanks for the inspirations..

[@nanoreaper5002]

Awesome been waiting for this for a few days love the waterfall.. it looks good very natural and a lot cleaner than the water they live in the wild.

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah think their natural habitat has been polluted.

[@nanoreaper5002]

@@MDFishTanks It has I'll have too find some footage of lake diving I have done in Mexico where they are from too, it's pretty bad over run with Asian Carp and one of the lakes it's from has been completely drained.. there are more of them in Captivity than in the wild.

[@retribution5242]

I used to baby my fish. The acclimation process took half-an-hour by floating them in bags into the new tank and adding water slowly here in there and gently releasing them

[@kevinriley5979]

Thanks for the moss tip! Off on trip to the creek tomorrow

[@JanieAmericanIrish7777]

Your hand wants to be a STAR !!😁 Love the tank . 👍SHe will be so happy . Anyway love your videos keep them coming . So calming... The fogger is beyond cool !!

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

So amazing 😍....so cool penthouse....I want one for me...u r really great...u always doing wonderful job...rocks setup is so beautiful... driftwoods give extraordinary effects...mist maker is awesome...u use moss so beautifully...all tank looks fantastic... keep it up sir ... thanks for sharing the details..u r my favorite...

[@tobyheald3022]

That's a cracking little setup, well impressed!

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

I'm loving this! The mosses and the simple scape 😍 very natural looking swampy cavey habitat for wee lass Pancha. Just curious, have you been watching AntsCanada? The whispered subscribe reminded me of him. Cheers!

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I don't know how I have missed some of these videos.. time to do some catching up 👍🤗♥️🐟🌿🌱

[@chinthanam.herath4467]

Fantastic ...MD

[@MDFishTanks]

thank you

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Yes mate !!! very nice top job brilliant video once again very much enjoyed it happy days

[@aaronhenderson9642]

Another great build. Can't wait for the next. Keep it up.

[@julz63]

That looks amazing!! Especially love the water mister. We have one in our water feature outside and they really enhance the whole look. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheAughoti]

there is a product pond builders use to block holes in waterfalls to control the flow of water. might be worth looking into for future builds.

[@ChMEDAKA714HAMA]

The delicate, beautiful and bold places are also wonderful👍 I always enjoy watching👍🇯🇵😊

[@likeone0000]

Man..... That's so B E A U T I F U L!! Love that tank.

[@lovebug9386]

So happy to see Pancho in a proper tank by himself!! Yay!! I bet he is happy having a home all to himself!! 😊 Kinda sad the rocks weren't siliconed down tho... Also, Axlotls like chilled water. Most people actually use a water cooler.

[@MDFishTanks]

water needs to be 16-18 degrees....and it's sat at 17 degrees so alll good. I don't like silicone anything down to be honest.

[@lovebug9386]

Ok. I was just stating what I had researched about axlotl care. I'm from the US so I'm not sure what you mean by 17 degrees. Celsius?

[@TwoGunz2008]

@@lovebug9386 yeah in C he's from the UK

[@elvis-lr5xs]

.....it should be made law that everyone should watch one of your videos as soon as you wake up.your enthusiasm is infectious.you deserve every bit of success with your channel...and i’ll be coming along for the ride 😁

[@lynnbonica4342]

Looks good, but it needs a couple of plants for her to swim in and out of. She went from being in all those other plants to basically none, only that one little shady spot you pointed out. The mist looks very cool. Did you get it on amazon? Didnt see a link. 👍🌿😎🍄

[@SquerGG]

Man this tank is nuts! I love it

[@fishmanc5357]

Another amazing piece of art! Good home for Pancho there mate. On your way to 100k subs too! 👍👍👍

[@Safikei]

I'm loving the mist! It really adds up to the beauty of the setup. :)

[@johnanthonyperez5834]

One of my favorites now

[@mirovalerious990]

Keep up the good work MD, just brilliant, love the water fall

[@leonardodogevinci4501]

16:33 MD on the way to his mossdealer.

[@MDFishTanks]

Hahaha

[@mupy9010]

lol😂🤣😂amazing!! Absolutely love it!!!😂😅😂

[@ros7754]

Wow very inspiring, amazing build i love it!

[@Tokes_Outdoors]

I honestly envy the talent you have at scaping! Keep up the great work Bro!

[@MDFishTanks]

come on. It's easy. chuck some rocks in then some green :)

[@Tokes_Outdoors]

@@MDFishTanks yeah... yeah... yeeeaaah! If only it was that easy! 😂

[@andrewdebruyn3513]

The tank looks awesome 😎😎😎 i love it

[@MDFishTanks]

thanks

[@andrewdebruyn3513]

With what do you clean the outside of the tanks with?

[@metalcat7916]

Such amazing layout ideas you have all the time. Looks soooo awesome! 🤯😃👍🏻

[@alexk8771]

The hand has a mind of its own lol loving the early Sunday morning upload best way to start the day!!

[@iangoodwin1839]

I feel like you are already about to run out of space in your studio 😂. Any way to utilize the old studio for more space like a single large tank or use it for storage or quarantine?

[@perjohanaxell9862]

Man you're doing the thing I have had in my head fore so long... Fealing both amazed and envious 😁. The lava gravel is a great idé. I suspect you cold go with leka (those little brown balls used for drainage in pots) could work as a budget alternative.

[@mszargiki]

Lovely UK weather...

[@hwbpmgmt8027]

MD you are an amazing artist... I live in the US and have just gotten started back into the fish keeping hobby and thanks to your beautiful aquascapes I am really hooked!... Your videos are not only beautifully done, they are also very informative and fun to watch... I can't wait to see you reach 1mm subscribers!

[@amyjones2490]

That mist! Soooo cool. Nice job MD!

[@leekinsey5888]

That looks great! - I saw some grown Axolotls in a fish store over the weekend, didn't know they got to that size!

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah they get beastly! cant wait.

[@aurora_dawn123]

Definitely an amazing and inspirational build, I'd love to build a paludarium similar to this.

[@MissGlassButterfly]

That looks amazing and perfect for pancho

[@pedrodecastro7264]

Beautiful tank! Congratulations from Brazil!!

[@mothmandi]

We love late night MD builds 😅

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. 7am in the uk.

[@mothmandi]

MD Fish Tanks it’s not quite 1 AM here in New Mexico! Time zones are always fascinating to me haha

[@beccanunez86]

Phenomenal job on this set up

[@Legendov2]

Thanks a lot. Now I want one in my tiny student room :D

[@yvan9234]

You could add some Atya gabonensis in your rainbow river. It’s a perfect shrimp for this aquarium

[@anastkollias4735]

Dis akuarium veri nice

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

I have found my fave channel. Thank you.