Making FIRST SALTWATER Tank in the Studio (EP1)

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[@Knights.of.Ni.]

Keepingfishsimple mentioned you about 17,25 minutes in his video And it was called Hobbyist keeping fish for 45 years.

[@graffic13]

So excited to see this " tidepool" aquarium!!

[@Nicole-wt5yq]

Matt had me chuckling the first minute in. His chair is looking a little sketchy. 😂 This is easily my favorite channel now. The banter between you two is perfect I am excited about these tanks. I have never kept a marine tank and I am hoping it will make me less intimidated by them.

[@BigShrimpin416]

I’m intimidated too! I would love to have a little nano saltwater tank but it just looks so complicated! 😫

[@aronro1291]

From someone who was brought up in the house of a fish breeder, salt and fresh.... NEVER GO NANO with a salt water tank unless you are experienced or rich. 55 gallon or more is recomended. If something dies in the tank it lets off NO2 and NO3, if you dont have alot of water it will kill everything in your tank, more water means that is can be diluted to safe levels. If a novice wants nano tanks you would need to have them on a sump, the more tanks/water the better. **Best of luck**

[@stevewebb2201]

@@aronro1291 That's not striclty true, yes, there are some inhabitants that will poison the tank. Also, you don't need a sump, there are lots of successful tanks run on canister filters and AIO, I myself run a 100L AIO as my first marine tank after years in the planted side of the hobby and I even keep SPS in my nano.

[@aronro1291]

I am in no way saying that it cant be gone... im just saying that for a FIRST salt water tank it will be hard. Smallest i kept was a 8 gallon nano reef tank, but it was no where close to my first one and even then, it was still a pain in the butt at times

[@DannysAquariums]

MD going salty?! Just when you thought it can’t get any better…!! Can’t wait to see you work your magic on this tank! 😍

[@Selene_Dragon]

This is like watching a parent try to explain to their child why they can’t have all of their Halloween candy at once😂😂😂

[@erinfunk554]

I love the addition of Matt to the channel. It’s fun watching your antics. I kinda miss the builds with just you. Those felt personal, like I was part of the experience. Now, it’s watching people build. It’s a different dynamic. I’m here for all of it, I just wanted to tell you that I also valued the solo builds.

[@alanmalcolm8055]

It will be fine MD never overstocks. Not this time MD, promise me. Best double act in fishkeeping.

[@AaAa-je5eo]

These tanks look the perfect size to take a first shot at saltwater - which is exactly what I want to do alongside my planted aquascape. Looking forward to this vid/series! 🙌

[@SamAndAdamsFishroom]

MD you were my inspiration for my planted tanks, I’ve had many experienced fish store owners complement my set ups. You are truly one of my favorites So happy you are taking this next step!

[@jaimegriesbach6770]

Why do I feel like these guys are going to be buying a bigger studio in a few months? 😂

[@yourmomsbff7670]

For real that joint is packed out it's been like 10 months

[@jaimegriesbach6770]

@@yourmomsbff7670 if they want to keep making videos, they're gonna have to get a bigger place! I'm here for it.

[@acatcheckingitstemperature394]

Its gonna the aquatic version of ants canada

[@franniedybel]

Lol, I thought this yesterday!

[@seanaldrich5024]

I really love that you've listened to what I've been saying, man the sit down informational segments are perfect w the 2 of you. The last few vids have been spot on man great job!

[@gidgitvonlarue9972]

When I was a kid my father built our pool - it was the first salt water pool in the whole area! No more red eyes or blue hair - us kids lived in that pool. I remember him monthly pouring bags of salt into the pool. This reminds me of those memories xxx

[@Sno_mando]

The Tesseract is looking good 32:38

[@lindsey5338]

Love that you included Matt’s chair slip not once… but TWICE! 😂 Looking forward to seeing the first inhabitants of this tank!

[@YellaBellaReno]

I know everyone pretty much just does live rock and coral, but you can indeed “plant” a salt water tank, and they are stunning. Never done one myself, but it’s on the bucket list, for sure. I like how fluffy they look.

[@Jwonni1]

I don't know anything about marine but when I visited a local Maidenhead recently they had a few gobies, no idea on the breed but they were amazing. Gorgeous colours, move their heads and looked around like a little water bulldog and kinda scooted around using its fins as legs. Would love to see you get something like that for yours if it's a suitable inhabitant for how you set up the tanks. They seemed so interesting

[@OrionLouis]

only the first couple of seconds in and I laughed at Matt 😅 you guys have no idea how much I needed that smile today. can’t wait for the rest of the video 🥰

[@YAYAYASHA]

Never a dull moment with Matt 😂🤣 I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel

[@ultramaximusreviews]

I would put a piece of plastic or glass over that screen lid to prevent evaporation out of the salt tanks. That helps a TON with a reef tank. I put a very thin layer of sand on the bottom of the tank before I put the rock scape on - not enough that would cause it to tumble from diggers but enough to put a barrier between the rock and glass. Sea anemones and corals are animals not plants.

[@MiniManAu]

Glass over the lid stops gas exchange

[@pagewhite61]

I know everyone has already said it but I have to echo them: Matt on the chair was priceless! This was so fun and interesting, I’m really enjoying this series. Thanks for the video!

[@heinrichvisser8518]

My domain, love saltwater fish. Been keeping them since the age of 16. They are easier for me than freshwater fish. Got two marine tanks at home and planning a tropical marine pond in the New Year with mangrove plants and soft corals.

[@charliebright12]

I have an. RO unit with a float valve when it shuts off the product water the back pressure stops the supply water no waste after shut off.🐟😎✌️

[@sbodi4d]

MD and Fish Shop Matt are the Duo I've been waiting for!

[@JoshuaWilley]

Crazy how fast your studio has filled up. Looks great

[@jazzer1960]

The best thing MD ever added to the studio is Matt

[@richardstephenson2534]

I used to use natural sea water from southend on sea, my corals used to go nuts for it!!! and its free

[@Boja23]

On the cords going to what, I wrapped a rubber band around all my pumps, makes maintenance easier. As for saltwater, that's what I started with 20 years ago. Not only is it miles ahead in expense, but when I got algae, there was no balancing it. That's what lead to the demise of my tank. In comparison, I've been battling algae in a freshwater for 6 months with a tank in front of a window, but now with Chinese algae eaters, nerite snails, floating plants, pothos, etc. I'm finally getting a lush planted aquarium. Best of luck with the new saltwater tank in the studio!

[@Adam-eh1qd]

I see the tank behind the mbuna tank has been completed quietly. Can't wait for that build video either.

[@debfalcon]

The expression on Matt's face at the beginning with the chair surprising him...liked it!

[@iangroom1819]

Water flow, you really do need at least one wave maker for each of those tanks, ideally with random pulses. Artificial live rock YES, 100%. Carib sea also make some great pieces. Live sand is a great way to seed the system.

[@Manojspidey18]

Omg MD u made us impatient like u, cannot wait this tank to filled with fish and corals.

[@nathanwilliams6748]

The waste water from your ro unit is great for your neocaridina shrimp. They love the hard water and minerals FYI now it's not wasted.

[@doom85249]

Love that marine series. Here's a thing, just like the monsteras you put in the other tank you can put a mangrove plant straight into the saltwater!

[@lynnkarpati413]

I wish the USA had nice systems like this at decent prices. This is a great setup! Enjoy the journey!

[@Jack-di4ox]

i stopped watching about 2 years ago this was my go to fish channel then i stopped after having problems with my tank and fish got back into it and ur massive now wow 🤣 i remember u was doing up ur little shed in the back garden🤣 always had the best tanks

[@norbertthoens3561]

Matt ist echt ein absoluter Fachmann in Sachen Aquaristik und dabei noch ein super Pendant zu dir! 😉

[@oilucky1]

0:02 the true definition of fear in your eyes ahahah haven't even started the video yet and this was classic

[@FrostyJ85]

This one was one of the best aquarium videos on youtube. Just good content and delivered in such a natural way.

[@tinchytarantula]

Absolutely love it the first MD and fish shop Matt saltwater aquarium

[@ChuckFoxen]

The show was great before, but Matt is a great contribution to it.

[@karlidomingo]

Haha so many times I was just laughing my head off. Excited for these videos now, and excited to learn from Matt!

[@jakereiland]

As someone who enjoys planted tanks but is more of a reefer I’m so excited for this series

[@lizdyson3627]

Hi guys, so glad you've uploaded today. i've just attempted my first live plant aquarium. is there somewhere I can send you both Photo's?

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[@lizdyson3627]

@@MDFishTanks ok.

[@tomdavison1049]

You should reach out to prestige reef about corals. Seems like a really lovely bloke who is really knowledgeable and I think he is in your neck of the woods.

[@stevewebb2201]

Ryan (Prestige Reef) is quite a way from MD.

[@irshadfazal]

I am sooooo happy you're working on Salt Water...yay! I am starting one and we can simultaneously set it up....

[@SasQuatch1094]

MD, I'm impatient like you. I would want get the saltwater tank started as soon as possible.

[@WahidahCherazade]

I watched this while having breakfast. Best start of a day for a long time now. This really made me laugh and the combination of being funny and interesting makes it fantastic. Also, I really recognize how impatient you get sometimes. I'm the same. My partner keeps telling me that it's impossible to focus at everything all at once, and the fish keeping helps me being a little more patient... Still, of course my adhd affects me all the time, that's why I got the diagnosis, but finding this fish keeping hobby have been really good for me.

[@jeffreyrichardson9568]

Loving these Saturday morning videos! Hope you two have a great weekend!

[@roscopeco2000]

I really enjoyed this marine video. I have never kept marine as though it was too complicated but might give it ago now.

[@mechbot9971]

Was a pleasure meeting you two in person at Aquashella a few weeks back. I to just started my first marine tank, but have nothing in it yet. Cheers!

[@shel.b.1090]

Love your transparency md, we are learning with you which will a so cool ♥️♥️♥️

[@TheRodneyHayes]

I never dreamed of having plants in my Cichlid tanks… You gave me hope. haha

[@cgrey2638]

We love seeing everything in the process!

[@scrubjay93]

You two are very easy to watch - I want my own Fish Shop Matt!

[@HarryAbelGaming]

I love how the video starts and then immediately caos

[@mohamedjianathif7453]

Yesssss i have been waiting for you to make a saltwater aquarium

[@tinaszmurlo4358]

While the saltwater tank is cycling, you should create a killifish tank, I haven’t seen anyone work with them and they are so beautiful! You both have inspired me so much thank you

[@carlobricco8907]

Those eco rocks are awesome. Won them in Reefapalooza Orlando as one of the only ones to get them here in the states as the availability is scarce. Super lightweight very cool looking. Corals and fish very happy with the setup. Good luck to your journey on the new tanks and setups. Keep up the great work you and Matt do, I watch pretty much all your videos.

[@Reefeasy]

Congrats on putting the light the right way. I would recommend upgrading the skimmer. Also convert a scaper tank into a shallow reef the 145l

[@chrishaug]

If you use power extenders the you can hang it from the ceiling, so much better for walking around and cleaning the floor

[@taylormwilson1]

Love that you're doing mixed reef nano tanks ❤. I've got a pistol shrimp and shrimp goby in my fluval 13, along with all the zoas, softies and euphillia ❤❤

[@Spearse29]

Very interesting about the RO, funny watching MD utterly lost and listening to your wisdom Matt. Also wow never drinking RO water.

[@frittibreezedancer]

Best start to a video ever! 🤣 Abd I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what you will be deciding on to put into this marine tank; I've seen from another channel or two that do marine tanks how ridiculously much choice there is so it'll be interesting to see what your choice will be. Gotta agree though, I'm also much more for the simple and natural look (my 2-footer platy tank has just one large lava rock in it and some plants around it and liver moss growing on the pieces of mesh bag that poke out of the decorative substrate layer), and like you said, the super colorful tanks with anemenenemenenones and clownfish have already been done a million time so something different is always more interesting!

[@ailine5121]

Oh wow I remember that first saltwater tank you made! I'd completely forgotten about it! Super looking forward to the new ones, can't wait to see what you guys do with them :)

[@theneuroticnerd]

Using blue light to read a refractometer makes it harder. I use white lights and can read it much easier.

[@cking8776]

👍💯👍 Entertaining & informational, MD & Matt got the right formula!!!😊

[@PabloConcrete]

Hey Matt and Crew! Where did you get those black multi spoke wall shelf brackets from? Pretty please 😅

[@pandugofast]

Hey I had two bits of info to share with you: On the last video, you did the riparian planting of the (peace lilies?), I saw Serpa wedge them in filter foam and shove them in. Simple and looks good. For the rock, Serpa likes to use egg crate light diffuser on the bottom of the tank, but typically only for big heavy stones. Cheers.

[@tygereyes]

🎉 great start lovin’ the process!

[@boanoah6362]

For the longest time as a kid I just thought corals were sea plants... it wasn't until I saw some in a pet shop that I actually realized they were living animals. It really is trippy sometimes.

[@daniellemarshall-apsey8368]

Haha love the hand in the salt bit. MD you looked so unsure like Matt would make you do it if it wasnt safe 😂

[@barbkrienke8400]

One thing that I learned was to put plastic light diffuser pieces under rock to protect the glass and also spread the weight over a larger surface. It’s sold in panels to put under fluorescent lights, and is just a plastic grid with open squares of about 1/4 inch. Maybe that is overkill, but it’s a thought.

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

looking forward to seeing this come together.

[@garageaquatics2023]

And if the RO unit doesn't work out, the pipe is tapped and ready to go for an ice maker or a coffee maker! Sweet! 🙂

[@michaelannscecina7080]

These two crack me up. I've been following MD for years and Matt since he started his channel, but they are best together. However, neither can pronounce anemone. lol

[@SubiKinubi]

Keep your friends close and your anemones closer

[@mellie4174]

Omg! I'm soooooooo excited for the next installment!

[@paulsummers7462]

Enjoying this series gents. Not sure I’ll ever get around to salt water but am definitely curious and the infotainment is great👌🏻

[@bigroosterman12]

Just FYI, it might be a million times easier to read the salinity meter if you don't look at it with a blue light. Use the ceiling light as the light source. The filter on it is blue so blue light on blue filter is really hard to see. It also helps to keep the part with the water on it parallel with the ground.. camera might be able to pick it up if you don't use the blue tank light as the lumination source

[@katzolicious]

A great video guys - keep it up. I've been watching this chan since 250k subs. To see the journey and growth has been fantastic!

[@ahhhhhhhjess]

Thank you! I finally understand RO water!

[@RicardoJunqueira]

MD, you need a bigger studio ASAP. And oh, next time look for one AT LEAST 4 times larger than what you have at the moment. Curious and excited to see how this salt water tanks turns out.

[@stephenbassett1610]

Do yourself a favour and buy a Hanna salinity/temperature checker. It is digital and so much easier, cost about £80.

[@Athenasmommy]

Fun video. 20 btas would look super cool in that size tank 😉. Saltwater has a little more to it than freshwater but it is easier than most people imagine, and once your tank is is mature maintenance is pretty easy. Looking forward to seeing what you finally decide to put in it.

[@icingdeathicingdeath5581]

definitely look at getting Bangaii cardinals and maybe a weeping willow toadstool!!

[@TheRodneyHayes]

I’d like to see you try something. I've been keeping reefs and African cichlids for over 40 years with the exact same setup. A 100 gal tank with a 55 gal sump tank. In the reef, my main tank has only a light dusting of white sand for aesthetics, and 4” of live sand in the sump. In addition there are 30 mangrove trees and all the macro algae that I can cram in. The cichid tank is pretty much the same. The sump has pearl weed and stems and is set up as you would set up any planted tank. Both fresh and salt run 16/8. 16 hours of light on the sump, 8 hours on the tank. My reef is going on 4 years without a water change and I cant even remember changing the water on my freshwater tank.

[@gamer1672]

Awesome! Got me thinking a little bit about saltwater.

[@tinksmith4964]

I'd love to see some lil clowns... even those lil black ones!? Those are wicked

[@dennydn1538]

Finaly reef tank.. ❤❤❤ its cost 5-10 times than aquascape.. But its the best investment..

[@jtobarjams16]

WOOWWWW saltwater right whenever I think i've mastered freshwater. excited my shrimp finally started staying alive and reproducing but after all i've learned i just wanted to start a saltwater tank. lo and behold the guys I watch for freshwater tips are going to be joining the saltwater learning journey with me. Excited for you guys never ever stop having an interest in the cool happenings that the earth allow us to witness.

[@benshepherd5570]

Looks so cool! Any chance in adding a mangrove tree?

[@johnVidBozo]

So you guys knock back a couple of pints while filming, don't you! :

[@jarrinharris3395]

I know you do research but if you haven’t seen bulk reef supply’s 52 weeks of reefing on KZbin it’s very helpful in setting up and general information on saltwater. Love the channel keep it up guys 🩶

[@AHGAQUATICS]

Can’t believe you said sand it up 😮 I watching this looking at my tank where i used sandpaper to try and fix a scratch which evidently did not work 😢 😂

[@Raphael.P.]

Finally a build video again❤❤ Those are the best❤❤ P. S.: I laughed so hard when Matt froze at 2:07😂😂😂

[@MrPequenio]

In the black one you should do white sort of rock and black sand, kind of yin yang 😉

[@addy96_58]

i was so excited to see you aquascape a saltwater tank, then matt pulled out the prebuilt :( either way it looks good. looking forward to seeing what corals you put in

[@miniscenesgb]

Best video opening ever. Yu guys are such a double act

[@jackingram8855]

You all should have mangrove shoots growing from the filter reservoir in the back of the tank! It would be awesome!

[@supremecamels7736]

I‘m not sure that light is up to the job for anemones but I’d happily be proved wrong!

[@JoseTorres-fn1vk]

So excited