On My Own: 1000's of Fish (how will I manage)

[@MDFishTanks]

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/4DDC92AA-7C48-4642-B78B-976F366054E6?channel=MDTANKS AQUARIAN® products Follow AQUARIAN on KZbin: kzbin.info/door/NxaNWKoWr_ztSgXgPj9r8A Purchase AQUARIAN products here: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/8944F2D0-1A19-446A-B103-48DE826BA3B6 👇👇MD MERCH CLICK HERE👇👇: 🐸FROG🐸 md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com/listing/frog-7997 FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com Equipment (all links affiliate): AQUARIUM SCRAPER: US amzn.to/48k0szY UK amzn.to/3S4KnIQ LED BACK LIGHT: US amzn.to/3NCSHxo UK amzn.to/3NAU8w9 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/

[@robertevans2380]

Il be your new apprentice no problem buddy ! Stunning studio 🤟

[@cathyhendrix7552]

You're right about the shellies. They prefer shells. I've done alot of research on shellies because i want a tank of them. Real bad. But I've got limited tank space, so I've had to prioritize. So in all of my research they've always said to make sure there is enough shells to go around. In the many tanks and set ups that I've seen, they're ALWAYS in the shells. If you don't have fry in the tank, then that's probably why. Shellies are almost as prolific as guppies.

[@GenXHeart]

This video was so helpful! Thank you!

[@peasantrobot]

"The Red Stick" tank is AWESOME! I love it so much! Again, thank you for the update!

[@PenguPenguPengu]

Congratulations on your extended partnership with API 🎉 Really really good collaboration :)

[@heavyaf_deuce3791]

Man your tanks always amaze me i went though a depression because my big tank shattered but your video helped me get back to my passion so cheers bud🎉

[@MDFishTanks]

Ideal. Glad to help and hope your tanks are looking great 👍

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

Omg same I bought 260 litre and 3 months later seal went. Bought another 330 litre black sand took forever to rinse still not clear water 😢 dragon stone bog wood put nutribase mixed with gravel I'm first then black sand thick on top was up until 5 this morning filling it with buckets 😂 so today I'll get plants and fish in I'm hoping the fluval internal filter I've been running for 2 weeks with fish in temp tank and the sponge filter also in with them when added to this new tank will stop a full on cycle also the dragon stone and wood is all been in temp tank with the fish so should hold good bacteria to I've quick start but I've added prime. I've got external on this new one but throwing those 2 internals in also purely for the bacteria. Who said this hobby is relaxing? 😂😂

[@AllroundJack]

Worse things can happen dude

[@heavyaf_deuce3791]

@AllroundJack yeah they can but when you spend thousands on a thing you love and it gets destroyed its a big hit. On the wallet and the mind. so good deal points for you! You sure told me👏👏👌🤣🤣

[@heavyaf_deuce3791]

​@@jacquelinemcmillan2793 it's crazy to love something that can bring so much chaos 😂😂

[@simobstein4084]

I don't know this will help MD. But I bought over $200 API products because I watch your channel. We don't have aquarian in the US. Thank you for all wonderful content you produce.

[@iwillfindyou3902]

If you’ve bought API leaf zone it’s not very good and only contains a small amount of potassium, that’s it really. Better to look for something else imo

[@kjcramer]

I like leaf zone as a general fertilizer, it works well to supplement a good substrate system. There are products with higher nutrient content, but they can lead to algae growth too so it’s a balancing act

[@asherelliott2172]

They do actually sell aquariun stuff at walmart now in the US

[@DashDrones]

​@@asherelliott2172exactly. Aquarian/API is part of MARS. One of the largest food corps in the world. It will be rebadged if not called Aquarian in the US

[@sudeepnarasimha]

​@@iwillfindyou3902leaf zone has worked quite well in my tank , the ephiphytes have grown solely because of the leaf zone I use , since I have don't such a good substrate system.

[@kjcramer]

Hey MD, been watching for quite awhile. I just wanted to say this is a great structure for a video. I love seeing the updates and maintenance for these setups I’ve watched you create over the years.

[@jay-remedy-plz]

16:35 Matt’s here to get his Yellow throw pillows from the couch! Looks like MD get the win in that☝🏻 🎉😂

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

I've said this many times before but, after seeing this 'tour' I have to say again, you create the most beautiful tanks! And they all seem to take care of themselves. Didn't know about the shell=dweller tank so that was a nice surprise for me. How cool that they rescaped it! You're the ultimate fish man!

[@twunderaquatics1770]

I'm glad API signed up for another year. I've started using a lot of their products due to your channel. ❤

[@lindajernigan8924]

How incredible that your wife Kate is able to help where and when she can. Spouses that support the hobby should get recognition. Wonderful tour (not tour) Keep it up! Cheers!

[@rechelieu]

I use API and am very happy with their products. I am glad you continue with them. Excellent work, MD.

[@sandglowpets]

I just watched Matt's video right before, loved seeing you guys filming. Glad you did a together video/clarification, was great seeing you both and your chemistry. Your friendly banter and teasing is great, plus it's nice to hear fish people talking shop. Cheers to you both 😊

[@BernicePineau]

Mike from Peterborough Canada. Best aquarium channel on you tube. Inspirational and entertaining. I have learned so much. Thanks.

[@Lilyflowergirl98]

Lol I watch from Peterborough uk

[@mjw1404mw]

I'm Mike from Peterborough UK..

[@rudytheduck4776]

@@mjw1404mw case of the doppelgangers! XD

[@barnett25]

I bought a load of API products when I setup my first tank recently because of this channel. I don't have friends with aquariums, so being able to see that it all works well on your videos is huge for me.

[@terrihenderson9569]

I am so glad you let the fish redesign their own homes. That is what makes them happy. And makes you a real fish keeper...

[@TitanSummers]

I think it's great you helped each other to start with and it will be nice to see you both collaborate sometimes.

[@xxsid1979xx]

My absolute favourite kind of video. Can't wait to see the rainbow tank transformed.

[@VinylStash]

Loving the content, I'm just getting back into fish keeping and planted tanks after 7-8 years away. Really enjoying the video's getting me back up to speed 👍

[@agirlnamedmichael1670]

Have you considered putting your rainbows in the eight footer? Seeing a horde of those swimming around would look amazing! Also, if any of your kids are interested in fish you should do a video where you let them guide the project- it doesn't have to be a big tank but it would be fun to see what your kids would come up with =)

[@miniscenesgb]

I've stocked up my fishy cupboard - all with API thanks to your recommendations. I already used Aquarian foods too :) Glad you have help wi ht the fish room, it's quite a handful, and looks amazing

[@cking8776]

Superb upload & thorough update on your studio. MD you've come a long way since the fish "shack" days!!! Love that Kate is also involved. Such a fantastic career/business, yes career. Brilliant aquarist & lovely studio!!! Many blessings!!! ❤❤❤

[@Theredspirit]

the fish room is insane! so cool

[@MDFishTanks]

Thank you 🥰

[@abcd-jq1sy]

Coffee and 50 minute MD video on a Saturday morning :)

[@shrimpy_ttv9678]

After watching so many videos of your tanks I finally tried my design and I got to say it's a improvement. So keep to good stuff up!!! Love the explanations and the real effort your putting in your tank ❤

[@dr-k1667]

Lots of great content to come back to. Great work MD! You do an awesome job!

[@ronnyallspeed2108]

If API sees this!! MD Fish tanks is the only reason I use API products! Well invested sponsorship API!! Bravo!

[@iemp7165]

dude i'm LOVING Chunks. Just an absolutely beautiful unit.

[@Bluetree0502]

“He’s a very wise fish.” “What’s his name?” “Chunk.”

[@chrisweston3029]

Stunning studio that. Gets better every time we see it

[@ReginaK2]

I completely accepted your explanation and have been watching Matt’s videos as well! I figured I’m double the winner!

[@rhondafitzpatrick1646]

you have such beautiful tanks! I love the longer videos, I can watch in 10 min. increments and it gets me through half the work day😊

[@capeeddy]

Your blue acara tank is my favorite. The fish and the overall scape are beautiful together. ❤

[@suehouston7908]

Great video MD! Really fun to catch up on all your fishes and I learned so much just by listening to your running commentary on how to keep a tank balanced. Thank you!

[@Poeticfloetic]

*fish

[@amalg754]

Can't wait to start my new tank here in the UK! It's the perfect way to relax amid my studies. It's a bit challenging to find fish shops in Newcastle😅, but thanks for all the inspiration, Mr. MD❤

[@Traceyp1970]

Wow, chunks is stunning. I can’t believe how much he has grown. The blues look so colourful aswell MD. Probably my favourite tank. Also as a side note, I finally did my first order with aquarium gardens on Friday and can’t wait for everything to turn up as I’m completely switching up my tank.

[@fabiansfish]

Thank you for another great video! I have watched every video of yours in the past 3 years now 😅 time flies

[@ahtan723]

Hi MD, greetings from Singapore. Great update! As so your sponsor know, I came across API product from your channel and has been using it ever since.

[@chisentang6503]

Hey MD Love your videos. I would love to see more of a cave setup or something similar. I'm sure everyone would love that as well and maybe this will bring your creativity to a whole other level.

[@kimstefanko3122]

love the tank update videos, it's so cool to see the progression

[@Keius01]

I use API products primarily. I'll pick up some of their root tabs and see if they help my tanks. Never used root tabs before though. Aquarian must be a British thing as I've never encountered it before. I'm in the States. Might try some for my fish in next restock. My wife loves your fish room. No way we will ever go nearly that far though, as she plays with every thing and I have to do all the real maintenance.

[@MDFishTanks]

Haha. Yeah Aquarian isn't across the pond. Root tabs are so good

[@sixt3denied]

That was a really enjoyable video. Nice to get occasional updates on all your tanks. Can't wait until you convert that tank to heavy rock work!

[@PamelaDavis-v9s]

Really enjoyed the tour. It’s all looking amazing. 🐟

[@krzysztofkola5031]

Piekne akwaria 👍. Często ogladam Twoje filmy i jestem zachwycony poczuciem estetyki. Najbardziej podobają mi sie akwaria naturalne. Pozdrawiam i czekam na kolejne produkcje👍😃

[@zombi3907]

The Odessa barbs on the turtle tank are incredible

[@Jmontastic]

your maintenance vids are real good. do them every day

[@aqueminiarts]

The sneeze transition was Brilliant! 🤣 😂

[@faedoyle4147]

I so so enjoy these types of videos. Look forward to more. ❤

[@Bob-i9e9i]

HEY MD! Point some wavemaker power heads like Sicce XStreams at the surface of your tanks. They will keep your tanks oil slick free. It would greatly improve the overall look of your gallery tanks! You need more surface tension breaks. They work better overall than surface skimmers do, and they circulate your water keeping a better quality of water overall I think

[@BigShrimpin416]

I planted some dwarf sag in one corner of one of my tanks and it took over the whole half. It tried to take over the whole tank but I had to be diligent to keep on top of it! It is definitely a fast grower! It throws runners out like crazy!

[@scrubjay93]

Really nice to have a look at all the tanks! 💚🐸🌿🐢💚

[@reigh_leigh]

Damn. The rainbow fish tank (the triceratops tank!!!) has been my favourite tank of yours. Looking forward to seeing a new home for the rainbows, but I will miss this tank

[@KG-gg8rl]

It is a beautiful tank.

[@patriciadelacruz6285]

I love watching your videos. Remember God has a plan for you. It will be ok. I am praying for you all. I am a newbie on plants your ecosystems is what I want to learn. I miss my tanks. They were my peace of mind. Had to take them down because I couldn’t keep up with them. After almost four years away. I am starting a 40 gallon tank. Want to do guppies, shrimp, mollies easy eco system. Like your fishbowl. Well keep moving forward you will be fine. God bless you and yours. Thanks for all your teaching. I’m learning and will be taking the leap! 😊

[@saienmoodley5709]

MD inspired me to get my first planted tank. Lets just say a couple months later and my plants are growing like crazy even out of the tank.😂

[@Natquascape]

md, you are the man and behind every great man... is a great wife. Your the dream team MD and I'm just so happy for you. I've stopped my channel due to personal reasons but maybe I'll be back making videos again. We shall see. Great stuff.

[@jeaneeneweishaar6638]

I have been watching your videos continuously for the last week and LOVE your aquariums! I'm researching information and deciding what all I want to put into a 40-gallon tank with as minimal maintenance (and as environmentally "natural") as possible. You've given me some GREAT ideas and I can't wait to put them into action :-) Also, I ran across a neon tetra today that was called a "Veiltail Neon Tetra" - its simply STUNNING ... have you ever seen one?

[@glennk.7348]

I really like the tank update tours! 😃

[@DominiqueBelcourt]

Loving your video's thanks so much for sharing! Question - how to you clean your Superfish scaper filters? Have you adapted them in anyway? Love your channel. Do they always go brown inside? I don't want to clean to vigorously and ruin the good bacteria. Thanks in advance!

[@TalisaAquarist]

I LOVE Timmy the turtle!!! So cute 🥹😍

[@Mattcc3]

Watching from Toronto love the content and video quality is always amazing

[@Slampaint]

I absolutely love the Flag Acara and Electric Blue tank. It's gorgeous

[@BR_Aquascaping]

Hey MD I’m a big fan of the channel and recently saw the last video your plants and how you keep them, you see I’m a big UNS Systems fan as well and recently saw they released a new thing called the Foresta a huge plant holding tank! I would love to see a collab and see you keep plants there! Just a thought loved the video and hope you’re doing good!

[@martinpalmer9662]

I live relatively nearby so could pop around and do a bit of trimming or cleaning every now and then if you want, provided I was never seen or heard of in any video!

[@APIFishcare]

Looking awesome, as always!

[@TurnFullCircle]

Love it....great vid as always....all the best.

[@erikabearden608]

Would love to hear your thoughts on saltwater tank setup and maintenance, especially because of your common sense approach to keeping aquariums. Great tour thanks

[@thalesgonzales]

People who speculate about a bust up or similar are likely just projecting their own life drama onto you. Don't pay attention. You do amazing work, and Matt's channel ain't too bad either! ;)

[@kwackytankslap9339]

People always say that Java fern grows anywhere in any set up, but I've found that most variants really struggle unless there's good lighting and frequent feeding. It's gone crazy in my high tech set up

[@tonytraveller7218]

That Mbuna tank is so nice…

[@goffcart69]

bad ass as always brother!! 5:30 bless you lol

[@ZaxolotlTerrariums]

incredible as usual

[@TalisaAquarist]

Is your studio for selling fish out of or just for filming for KZbin? Love your tanks by the way, so inspiring!!!

[@airjaff]

In the red tank you should put green fish in.

[@robertholm5097]

Love your videos. I'm still waiting for you to do a heavy planted geophagus tapajos scape. Also, I would like to see how to trim Amazon puffer beak trimming Tutorial

[@realangiechrist]

That acara tank is my fave. I wish I had space for a tank large enough.

[@ghost999uk]

MD please get some kuhli loaches for the 8ft , they would be soo cool to see when you do early mornings or work late

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

The keyholes would fit perfectly in the 8””. A fine medium sized cichlid for the planted aquarium.

[@wirtification]

I saw a video they were using black worms, that instantly had the pea puffers in a feeding frenzy and the worms burrowed, tbh, not many were able to 😂 but it provided the puffers in between feeding snacks. Plus, the loaches and other fish were crazy for the black worms as well, as a variation to their diet,

[@peasantrobot]

Thank you for the update!

[@johnnydubbsaquascaping]

Will corries stir up the sand enough to get rid of the diatoms ? @MDFishTanks

[@Junior-spi4z]

I personally think your mbuna tank is beautiful, I wouldn’t change it at all

[@geo_blaze]

I have a ficus bonsai in a bowl tank and is doing really good

[@airjaff]

Do a tank with british native fish and plants and hardscae. I know it won't as great as the other tanks but would be good as an education tank

[@Hopeflowz]

Not sure if I’ve seen a specific video yet for how you decide spacing for each fish breed. Like pretty much good rule of thumb for spacing different species in different tanks. You brief it in each video but would be nice if you make a specific video going over different scenarios

[@ShuggsComicsandStatues]

Really enjoyed the Video, but how does the Tank with No Plants survive, and look as great has it does?

[@SJLamb-te3dt]

It would be cool to set up a species tank of adolfoi corys. They are such a striking variety of cory. Expensive though. I wonder if you could set up a tank such that they would breed for you. Imagine having enough that you could start exporting them to new tanks!

[@YoYo-fy5nm]

Just a suggestion, keep an Excel spreadsheet of your fishwall so you know what's in what tank.

[@waterdog.studios]

MD's studio is goals.

[@gregwilson5910]

Wonderful video, sorry it had to end.

[@Mattcc3]

What’s funny is I was thinking that today how you manage everything then this video comes out soo funny

[@ShaneWiseman-l1n]

I get mixed up with the timeline of your vids but do you still prefer using zip mesh bags for substrate creation? As I heard you say a concern about toxic gas build up

[@Matttheprat]

Awsome tanks aa Allways, what pump are you using in the water but I have the same setup but struggling on what pump to use cheers

[@chrisdeere2694]

i like this format...where we can see you woking on the tanks

[@andrewmiller3767]

Definitely need more shells with the shell dwellers

[@jeffncompany]

need a tank with some galaxy rasbora (danio margaritatus). amazing setups!

[@sebastiaanvanderpas9894]

Love your videos

[@TemitayoOsinubi]

I noticed you use aeration on the smaller tanks, but not on the bigger ones. Is there a downside to using air stones on big tanks? Why do the small ones get it, but not the big ones?

[@onlywei]

I was hoping the rainbows would get to go in the 8ft tank.

[@Kyle_Mo]

Will you be at Aquashella in Dallas this year?

[@martinicu]

Hi MD. Do you turn of your filters when you feed the flakes? In my nano I think the small fish get a better chance from competition.

[@oscardean6351]

I’ve not watched your videos for awhile. I thought you had some larger fish in the new 8 foot. There was a beautiful Royal Acara you haven’t got rid of them have you that big tank is wasted without a few larger fish, they don’t all predate on other fish you know. Cobra snake heads are big and beautiful. They don’t damage plants and you can have them with angelfish even neons and they leave them be. You should look into them MD they will be a real draw for the channel in my opinion 👍☹️

[@brettliddell9195]

Most people I know who keep and breed Cichlids found that Cichlids do a lot better on pellets once you get them started on them they grow like crazy and always look healthy as