First EVER Saltwater Tanks in the Studio!!

[@MDFishTanks]

👇👇MD MERCH CLICK HERE👇👇: FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com We are finally diving into the saltwater world. Hopefully you join us for the ride... Find @Fish Shop Matt here: KZbin: kzbin.info Insta: instagram.com/matt_swfishkeeper/ Equipment (all links affiliate): LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3m3cEz9 UK amzn.to/3orIdRv GOOD BUDGET LIGHT:: US amzn.to/2MDfjk1 UK amzn.to/3iYlfQQ SMALL HANG ON BACK FILTER: US amzn.to/2Mw63OO UK amzn.to/39rx3b5 NANO INTERNAL FILTER: US amzn.to/3oxGBWm UK CANISTER FILTER: US amzn.to/3iNeVtW UK amzn.to/2Fo774a GOOSENECK CLIP ON LAMP: (similar as product is now discontinued) US amzn.to/2IlwLVA UK amzn.to/2LNat13 MINI WATER PUMP: US amzn.to/2oAmf5y UK amzn.to/2mjHDez TANKS: US amzn.to/2SOocHG UK amzn.to/2SPA24i STRIP LED LIGHT: US (similar) amzn.to/2SNgbm7 UK amzn.to/2Fn9aW1 ASTA LED LIGHT: US amzn.to/3k9EmpY UK amzn.to/3p5XUPY AQUARIUM RACKING: Shelving: US amzn.to/2SrYZ5k UK amzn.to/2GFWKJ2 AIRPUMP (FILTER SYSTEM): US amzn.to/31z8FA9 UK amzn.to/37GIoUa FILTER SPONGES: US amzn.to/3dQLUfM UK amzn.to/3dS2k7K MEDIA BAGS: US amzn.to/34Kaf2N UK amzn.to/3lAj3z1 STAINLESS LILY PIPES: US amzn.to/2FqHpvR UK amzn.to/2RlfrnC BOWL AQUARIUMS: US amzn.to/2M4FwFO UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL API® products Subscribe to API on KZbin: kzbin.info USA consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/page/2193F555-CE5F-4A6B-BDC4-F315CB7F175D?channel=MDTanks UK consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/25663644-6C8C-432C-9E6A-0A85082C3E3C AQUARIAN® products Follow AQUARIAN on KZbin: kzbin.info/door/NxaNWKoWr_ztSgXgPj9r8A Purchase AQUARIAN products here: aquarian.co.uk/where-to-buy/ AWESOME MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY kzbin.info/door/3uQXzXSPspf2LoGdtYGiHwjoin FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/md_fishtanks/ FOR BUSINESS ENQUIRIES: [e-mail] #plantedtank #aquascape #mdfishtanks

[@Flurry_rush327]

Md can you make a crayfish tank please?

[@arsenalboss1399]

I have been watching you all the way from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@sac-uy3rl]

So glad you guys are doing salt. I'm new to it also. Always hoped ud get to it.

[@danielbrown6377]

You need some merch with the many puns you guys always do. "Flow? Is she here?" 😄

[@cadenceleighton6168]

MD begging Matt to tell us that he is, in fact, doing something is always going to make my day 😂

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. Worried you guys would think I'm lazy 😂😂

[@quintin7397]

@@MDFishTanks​​⁠​⁠​⁠don’t worry we know you’re busy with ordering the tanks, pricing, and picking the colours. Also loved the Step Brothers reference!

[@stoneysscapes7544]

@@MDFishTanks 2 shed's full of hardcore lush planted tanks all handmade display stands followed by a life-changing 2 suite studio where every new build consistently next level .....As far as I'm concerned you've managed everything ups & downs with a generous display of working hard following your goals everyday inspiring thousands of people both beginners intermediate and @ least one professional Aquascaper. Honestly I don't know what else you could do differently and the best part is that you finally don't have to do anything other than what you & FSM want to do .

[@MDFishTanks]

​@@stoneysscapes7544thanks mate. Appreciate that 👍

[@LeilaSoleil]

Right on!@@stoneysscapes7544

[@ernestmcgrayjr.1454]

Dudes… I have to tell you, I am so happy that you both have gotten together to run this studio. I enjoy your friendship and, of course, the projects you work on. Keep on keeping on.

[@NicoleeeB]

Matt is such a perfect addition to the team 😊

[@Ellie0427]

Brilliantly accessible explanations from Matt on this one. I feel like my brain is melting from all the new info acquired but I'm also sure this is just scratching the surface. Can't wait to see you explore the saltwater a little. Have fun!

[@thiccmuffinman9641]

This was so simple in explanation that it made reef keeping sound easy. Its not. At all. People who are successful in the hobby are genuinely geniuses and extremely talented. The knowledge required is astounding.

[@cartilagehead]

Soft corals have skeletons underneath their moving parts and also build reef structure. Hard corals have more skeletal mass relative to soft polyp mass but really their polyps are just way smaller than softie polyps

[@angiebear8727]

Whole new learning curb to saltwater isn’t there? Really want to try it someday but am going to have to do lots of research. Would feel awful if I hurt a creature I’m responsible for caring for. Is it really difficult?

[@nickdarke2138]

Saltwater 101 sounds like a great idea! Always been strictly freshwater myself but definitely keen to learn.

[@Belgorr]

MD its cool seeing your active listening skills in action while listening to matt. Ive seen way to many times where people can "cool guy" a nerdy guy. But you dont stray towards that behavior the least bit and i love to see it!

[@MDFishTanks]

I know to shut up about things I know very little about.

[@leahnichol6665]

@@MDFishTanksAn user-rated skill!

[@MegaEunit]

Who is the nerd and who is the cool guy tho I’m confused 😂❤

[@rowlandfamily1050]

"cool guy"??!

[@csharpe5787]

I think MD is always up for learning. I wouldn't be surprised if school didn't suit him, even though he's got a fantastic brain when it's inspired.

[@AaAa-je5eo]

Matt getting his own time on camera was the best, like MD he's a natrual. Great to have both these experts on here!

[@unwired]

Coming from Freshwater Aquascaping, now into Reefing the maintenance in Saltwater is less provided you have the necessary equipment and test kits to check your parameters. The longer it ages, the less maintenance you will have.

[@corinnegunter3889]

Matt working on those tanks and MD having breakfast 😂 Of course I believe he is working on editing because I do eat breakfast at my desk too while I work. Also sometimes having both there setting up would possibly make them get in each other's way, MD might trip on something and get hurt so glad you ate your breakfast! Cant wait to see this series through! My husband wants to get into saltwater and this would be so helpful when he decides to do it ❤

[@MDFishTanks]

🤣🤣 I literally didn't even have any breakfast 😂

[@corinnegunter3889]

@@MDFishTanks its ok if you did 😂 Just hope Matt was allowed to eat his without you crackin a whip at him! But in all seriousness- isnt coffee breakfast? If not Ive been doing breakfast wrong ❤

[@Christian-ew4eg]

Anyone ever heard the saying "If you love your 'job' , you'll never WORK another day."? Cheers from Australia 👍

[@artiebutleriii1058]

Coming from a monster fish tank, to reef tanks, and now a nano aquascape (partly due to this channel) I would suggest you guys take it SLOW. Reef keeping is about patience, you will go through an ugly phase that can last weeks to months (2 months for me recently) but it will pass. I would suggest weekly water changes and weekly testing, eventually you will learn that some of your corals will tell you how your tank is actually doing. We typically encourage quarantining fish and adding more aggressive fish (this can include clownfish) last to let the more peaceful ones establish territories. GL and looking forward to this

[@thiccmuffinman9641]

Will be extremely interested. Matt still seems extremely naive to it and it definitely is completely different to everything MD has ever done. Ill be curious to see if it crashes if they keep working at it.

[@BoguZzNL]

I'm so impressed by Matt's expertise. My guy knows his stuff.

[@Billyfsu1]

It was really nice to meet you over the weekend. Not sure if you remember me but I had a bright yellow shirt with tattoos was there with my family and explained how you’ve helped my mental health and really help save my life to be honest. Keep doing what you’re doing no matter what anyone says and know at the end of the day you help save someone’s life. Thanks again for your time.

[@rowlandfamily1050]

"there with your family" but two random guys talking about fishtanks saved your life? From experience try to focus on what's right there in front of you. It may do you the world of good.

[@JennieBanks]

@@rowlandfamily1050why do you need to bag on this person and whatever helps their mental health? Why even comment? Pass along if you don’t like it.

[@rowlandfamily1050]

@@JennieBanks why did you need to "bag" on the person that replied? Why even comment? Just pass along if you don't like it.

[@MarxistNurse]

Always love the energy you two have, y’all are quite the dynamic duo and excited to learn about what all goes into keeping saltwater tanks!

[@colinfitzgerald2232]

MD, I love your channel, but the addition of Matt is THE BEST!! You guys have great chemistry and it shows.

[@silvsevie]

I'm excited to see you guys make the microalgae and soft coral tanks! I would love to see how the aqua scaping translates from fresh water to salt water environments! good luck on your trip guys!

[@mikeallison85]

Can't wait for this series! I've wanted to do a small saltwater tank for ages!

[@thiccmuffinman9641]

Go big. Big as u can go. More water, the better.

[@mikeallison85]

@@thiccmuffinman9641 I think that will be the plan, I have a 400L freshwater currently, would be nice to have a 400L salt too!

[@Lewis-gf6on]

Yes, I can't wait to see what you do with these 2 tanks.

[@andyberry4346]

i love your production style. you have a clean, clear voice thats easy to listen to, no stupid music bed. i can put on a video and listen without watching if i have something else to do.

[@markmulder996]

This should definitely be a series. And actually, i would love to have a series for freshwater tanks as well, going over the basics of doing an aquarium. Types of pumps, uv lamps, additives, fertilizers, CO2 addition, automation/smart equipment, all that.

[@GBLecci]

I completely love how these two get TOTALLY out of track so easily. I was already imagining a 10ft marine soft and hard Coral like the one from poloreef LOL. It's amazing watching you folks.

[@Belgorr]

Yo!!! its my 2 favorite chaps. Glad y'all are back.

[@pdmckinn1961]

It’s a bit ironic, I’ve had a 300 gal. reef tank for 12 years. I broke it down last week so that I can turn it into a freshwater planted tank after following you channel since you first got it started. But I’m going to love the new planted tank. I have a lot of confidence thanks to you.

[@Som3Elves]

I love seeing the growth of this channel. Having a new teammate that can help out while the other can take care of the smaller projects has my love for efficiency at an all time high!

[@calnative4904]

I’ve had several reef tanks some very extensive with chillers etc. to keep everything precise temperature wise and I loved it. Now I have a freshwater planted tank and I love that too. But they are completely different as Matt stated.

[@seanhayden6024]

Iv always loved this channel, been watching since his lil shed but iv gotta say bringing matt on board has made everything so much better! MD looks so much happier with some1 with him every day and they are so funny :)

[@austinupshaw629]

Been waiting so long for this. Love the video MD. Even inspired me to make my own animal rack

[@akifhafie8561]

No wayyy I just watched MJ Aquascape update his SW tank, and now you're doing one too! Both of you are my biggest inspirations in doing aquascapes, so if you're both doing reef tanks, I don't know how long I can help myself before taking the plunge 😂😂

[@ChristianBarthels-xd4ls]

Hi,i'm following you for a while now and i like what i see,...greetings from Belgium/Europe.

[@ericgasparro2545]

I’m a reef keeper who comes here to get fomo from all the amazing planted set ups you make. But it’s cool to see you having a crack at saltwater now. Look forward to seeing how you bring the planted aquascape knowledge to reef tanks

[@BeagleRescuer13]

Oh you're in for adventures for sure! I miss my saltwater tanks. There are so many fun & entertaining fish & inverts to choose from. (And tou don't have to get into reef tanks to have a successful tank) super stoked to see you dive into saltwater.

[@AmenForeal]

All I ask is that u go just as hard on making a beautiful scape as u do ur fresh water tanks. No days off.

[@777zilwis]

Finally I found a video “Saltwater tank for dummies”. Thank you and keep it simple! I hope I will learn a lot!

[@RRanks]

"So much space for activities!" My fav qoute ❤

[@jermichaelnicholson1926]

These uk guys have redlly inspired me now ive been aquascaping for years been watching MD for years also

[@qualimer]

Love this. I've been wanting to get into salt water, but I do not have a major in Marine Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I will be following this series with great interest.

[@thiccmuffinman9641]

Not needed, you can learn. However, the level of people who successfully have marine tanks are at biologist level. Dont let fear keep you out of it.

[@carolebraswell982]

I am sooo excited for this new phase... watching closely, even taking notes!

[@lailiakadaisy]

It really is something what y'all have done. I absolutely love watching the both of you bounce ideas off each other with no fear of disagreeing and as a result y'all create something fun and special every time.

[@_Rustodian]

Afternoon, chaps 👍 I have been toying with the idea of getting a marine peninsula for corals. Perfect timing for getting into the marine!

[@andrew-hf9fl]

These guys are a textbook example of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts

[@Meansi]

Omg! I want macro algae so bad! This will help me out immensely. Thank you MD and Matt!

[@joshuacoetzer9259]

I have just got a tank like this . The waterbox AIO. My first marine tank, I want to try and replicate yours. I have a 4 foot fresh tank fully planted and going strong thanks to this channel. Keep it up. Please do a full guide on the salt tank.

[@imranpatel4612]

I still can't get over how good the fish wall looks complete

[@PaulWinters328]

I love how you both get excited and carried away and have to stop yourselves 😂

[@lakeshiamills1454]

Im excited about this adventure into saltwater tabks! If i recall several years ago i cam across a video of @MD Fish Tanks building a soft coral tank i cant wait to see version 2

[@PlayfullyPainting]

I'm in love with that fish wall. Looks amazing. And how exciting first saltwater tank, can't wait for that video coming up.

[@mcashw]

I have loved being along for the ride of the new studio and the team up! Look forward to your posts!

[@get_rekt-t1y]

this is so cool, I was thinking of setting up a salt water tank for awhile now, I cant wait to see how you guys set this up!

[@bradbartels6778]

OOOOOOOOO!!!!! Congrats you guys!! so awesome!! you two always make me smile!! keep going!!

[@Nomadistar]

MD got me back into the hobby & know he wants me to take the deep plunge into marine as well! Figures! So looking forward... you & Matt are rockin' it!

[@FrontlineDienstverlening]

so more much fun with Matt around!

[@scotthillon8908]

Looking forward to seeing how these progress. I have a little fluval evo saltwater tank and a evolution aqua aqua caper 1500 and can confirm the saltwater tank is much more involved than freshwater for the first few months, eventually the tank settles and it doesn’t really need too much intervention. Same as with fresh though, the bigger the tank the easier it is to look after.

[@charitysmith5245]

If MD would just pitch in....lol..im excited to see this whole journey. You two are so fun to hang out with while i go about my day.

[@dcuypers7680]

This is really exiting, I've been following your channel for years. Started tanks, made ecosystems, bred fish, bred plants, bred shrimp, sold it all, got better at scaping, ... Recently with all this lessons from you, the other amazing channels, books and a lot of testing started a side business lease aquariums b2b. Next year I might have a profit, if so I'm planning to start salt water at home, starting the same learning cycle and if the business is still going, adding salt in a year of 3. What are the odds that both you and MJ aquascape are making from fresh to salt water starter journeys this year!

[@aqhan]

I'm so happy you guys got saltwater in the studio! And jumpguards are a great addition. Matt is right, however all marine fish can jump, and eventually will try to jump.

[@darrensaquaticsworld]

Would be great to see you go down to AAC in Harlow. It's probably one of the best marine shops in the UK. There have been a number of visits and tours from youtubers in there. It's s a bit of a pilgrimage for marine aquarists.

[@asiam.5671]

I so love you guys ❤ I've been feeling really down tonight. Or rather I was feeling down. I'm better now. Thank you.

[@cooliipie]

Saltwater is fun! Enjoy. Can't wait to see how you like it. I always go back to planted for simplicity, but salt is best for when you like it endlessly tweak things

[@johnsonrepp]

Your channel helped me create my first planted tank in 2020/21. I’ve been penitently waiting for you to show us how to set up a salt water tank. I’m ready!

[@melsfreshwater6020]

So much to learn! Love this episode! Matt's on fire! What a great addition!

[@mancini2020]

Great video guys. Very informative. I’ve been following MD for years and was finding myself clicking less and less on the videos but with you both now going full throttle I don’t miss a video. Cheers boys!

[@sameskelson4542]

I cannot get over how amazing the fishwall looks! Well done! Fish keeping goals. I need to start with a second tank.

[@heinrichvisser8518]

You must plant some Red Mangroves in the back filters to help with the filtration. Been in the marine hobby since the age of 16. Nearly 38 years of experience in this hobby. I just love marines, and especially soft and leather corals.

[@MrMTB20]

Soooo looking forward to this defo needs to be a series. Never kept a salt water so will. E nice to learn with you Matt

[@westtxyo3171]

How exciting!! Cannot wait to see more.

[@charlottefalconer8602]

So glad you venturing to salt water! Exciting!

[@Tikistribe]

So excited to see your info on Saltwater, would Love to learn more. Maybe someday I will have one too.

[@the1andonlytitch]

I was really impressed with the TMC Next Wave series but ultimately choose a planted tank over a salt water tank because of this channel but it is great to see a little bit of movement into the salt water side of things

[@xdany11]

My dream came true! MD is diving into the saltwater world!!! Maybe one day I can see a 6ft saltwater tank in his channel :) Big hug from Portugal for you and Matt

[@arcedavida]

MD is moving around like a kid at toys r us lol. Hes so excited. It's awesome.

[@thecanisden9586]

I can't wait to see the new build salt water or not given me so many inspiration for me when I get a tank thank you for all the information you provide

[@gidge6260]

I can’t wait to learn marine with you! I’ve wanted to educate myself for some time now but always found it overwhelming!

[@thiccmuffinman9641]

Start slow, then you will get obsessed. Its an incredible hobby to be apart of. The community is really special and the knowledge these people have is astounding. Genuinely are geniuses.

[@LaceeBeebout]

I am so happy you guys are delving into saltwater. I had one but struggled with it. I am so excited to learn from MD and Matt!!

[@pdmckinn1961]

It may be an old building, but it is a very handsome space.

[@mellie4174]

omg! i love all the fish just staring at him! they're all like Huuuuuuman! Foooooooood!

[@tinchytarantula]

Yes guys saltwater aquariums love them I have a fluval Evo which is all soft corals

[@ianrumford9247]

Really great you're doing marine I went from tropical to marine 6 months ago quite a journey looking forward to seeing them progress 🐠🐟

[@karlidomingo]

Matt- can I just say how much I value your expertise? I am absolutely AMAZED with your knowledge!

[@thiccmuffinman9641]

Bro has level 0.1 of reef keeping too. He kept it so simple stupid and thats saying something. Saltwater is a knowledge like anything you cant imagine. Itd be easier to run a sheep station.

[@AquaticEscapeUS]

This is the start of something amazing!

[@gabrielwannes9220]

Im so much looking forward to this! And every single video with you two is just so great.

[@Marauder99991]

I learned like ten things from this video. Awesome job guys!

[@hightopshannah]

I cant wait for this! My interests in fish keeping started with my fascination for clown fish. Thanks to the channel I have 10g and 30g freshwater setup 😂 cant wait for salt water!

[@pabitraroy1705]

I'm really excited to see the whole thing!!

[@simonwalker1858]

I know nothing about salt water tanks and really enjoyed that! Cheers!!

[@so_so_reef]

The lights on those marine tanks can be oriented like you have them or "long ways". On the larger tank I'd orientate is lengthways so you have better spread.

[@VioletV92]

Super excited to see salt water. I'm saving up so I can have my own piece of the ocean in my house and can't wait.

[@janluptak3854]

As strictly fresh water aquarist I am thrilled for the salty journey 🎉 Never had motivation to learn salt, but with your duo I am stoked 😊

[@XinLi0]

Hope you two can be best buddies forever.

[@glennk.7348]

14:43 “Every day?!” (… dawning on MD how much upkeep these saltwater tanks are going to be…) 😅

[@tara_james-bosch]

Starting my own first saltwater tank in the new year! Super excited to finally make the leap from freshwater, and looking forward to seeing how you guys do your set-up as well 😊

[@PokiSaiyu]

I'm so excited to learn about saltwater!

[@cherellzandell]

I'm super excited to see what you do with saltwater! I'd love to see you work with macro algae as well as corals!

[@loganbrowne9552]

On the 80L you can unscrew the light from the bracket and rotate it length ways!!!

[@jaimeparra9245]

I legit made a KZbin account just so I can comment and start following you, I have been watching your Chanel for the longest, I’m already really know by your end results, but the one thing I can say you were missing were salt water thanks, and you brought em and you are gonna start, I can’t wait to see what will you come up with, keep the good work, and hopefully you can post the next video this week lol.

[@faedoyle4147]

Really excited about learning salt water.

[@GenXHeart]

OH! You could see the wheels turning in MD's head! If anyone's going to invent a freshwater skimmer it'll be him! Excited to hear about the trip to Aquashella & see how the salt tanks turn out!

[@mikef3300]

I’ve never had the “stones” to attempt a saltwater aquarium. I considered it adventurous when I went from plastic plants and hard scape to live plants, wood and rocks. I do like to walk down the saltwater aisle at the fish store and admire the markings, colors and variety of life available though. Like having a small piece of ocean in your home. I just worry I’d come home to the Dead Sea because of something I did wrong. I do like the way everything came as a kit though. Looking forward to seeing how it all takes shape. Good luck guys and Happy Holidays

[@russgood3979]

Great video, looking forward to seeing next step

[@SomersetUpNorth]

ive only kept marine tanks myself once and after 3 months the tank had something go wrong and wiped every thing out never tried again, but looking forward to this adventure and seeing how you manage it

[@thiccmuffinman9641]

Completely normal! Thats most tanks. Actually 90%. Keep going at it. Learn from crashes and focus on the biological side and not the numbers or looks side