Building Utopia: 8ft Planted Aquarium (EP2)

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[@guessingwsly6018]

Is it fine to leave co2 systems on overnight or should they be turned off?

[@MDFishTanks]

@@guessingwsly6018 depends on the system. Pressurised co2 need to be shut of with a timed solenoid valve. yeast systems apparently don't produce enough to cause problems so I've heard they can be left on overnight. To be honest, it all depends on how much you are dissolving in the water.

[@guessingwsly6018]

@@MDFishTanks Ahh ok ok, that makes sense when you put it that way. Thank you for the information. Much appreciated

[@graffic13]

Archer tank needs GIANT DANIOS!😂

[@pasquinomarforio]

goes together like peanut butter and jelly.

[@philipwilkinson988]

Beautiful.Father fish just gave you a shout out in his latest video saying you are an artist and he loves your work.High praise richly deserved.

[@MDFishTanks]

Oh that's very nice of him. I'll check it out.

[@DashDrones]

Would love to see an 8ft Father Fish tank

[@MDFishTanks]

​@@DashDrones yeah I just commented on his video. We pretty much do the same thing, lots of nutrients capped by sand which has been happening in the hobby for many many decades. I just don't pull it to the front of the tank as I feel it ruins the aesthetic and creates a better under water view illusion, but that's just my take.

[@rebecca.reece84carter23]

@@MDFishTankshi md I love 💕 all your vids I have learnt a lot from you. I have 2 large fully planted tanks I have a 220 litre tank with 2 fantails male and female 2 weather loaches females and 8 peppered corys 4 Male 4 female. And my other tank is 150 litre with 3 bristle nose plecos 2 long fin females 1 is albino and 1 is black with white markings and 1 Male black and white and 1 dwarf sailfin fire pleco and around 40/45 long fin bristle nose pleco babies.and both my tanks have live plants I have vallis javafern amazon sword elodea crytocoryn and other plants which I can’t remember the name of my tanks have been running for 3 years now and in the beginning I had fake plants and artificial decorations and didn’t know anything about fish or aquascaping but I have learnt a lot and now I don’t use anything artificial in my tanks and I can see my fish are happier and that makes me happy. I love my animals and thankyou to your vids I have learnt a lot and I have watched all of your vids. Love 💖 from London uk 🇬🇧🐡🐠🐟🦐❤👍🏻🌿🌱🐚🎍🚿

[@beverlyjensen443]

Great work, MD! And it's absolutely wonderful to watch your dreams come to life. ...can't wait to see the fish in it. One thing...won't you wipe those annoying bubbles off the front glass? Please!? LOL PS, some good stretches of your back, hips and legs before you start this work may help both joints and muscles!

[@kaeganlagerquist1694]

Serpa Design, MD Aquariums, AND DR. Plants all dropping exactly at the same time! Today is a good day!😍

[@dimitrixides4587]

3 of the best.

[@Candy-ji1sr]

Who is DR? Thanks.

[@IndoorEcosystem]

@@Candy-ji1sr The Master!

[@Candy-ji1sr]

Is that Father Fish! @@IndoorEcosystem

[@alastair-r3676]

Yup and George Farmer

[@simonb4666]

Hands down consistently the best fish content on KZbin. Your incredible work ethic combined with your skill and enthusiasm is inspirational. As someone who's currently trying to build a business doing what I love in a completely different field to this, you're genuinely an inspiration on many levels. Keep being you, mate.

[@ggoannas]

Agree! Don’t fill in all the gaps. The little caves and roots are gorgeous.

[@maht0x]

In a tank, eight feet of green, / A sight so lush, rarely seen. / Aquatic love, spread so wide, / In glass walls, it does reside. / A verdant dream, serene, serene.

[@silash.5535]

That's beautiful!

[@carolebraswell982]

I watched this episode on my big screen TV! My husband and I enjoyed it so much!

[@MDFishTanks]

awesome Carole. You both into tanks then?

[@carolebraswell982]

He had a tank when we met, when I got into the hobby he helped me since he had more experience with the mechanics than me. We are celebrating our 35th anniversary this weekend!

[@MDFishTanks]

Beautiful 🎉​@@carolebraswell982

[@suegrubb4275]

"Non-Perfecty" "Too takey over" ... LoL Someone who speaks my language! Great set up! Love your videos!

[@heinrichvisser8518]

Another masterpiece. Well done. I'm a marine aquarist, but I never miss a never episode. Time to start again with a freshwater tank. Have you ever thought about a brakish Mudskipper and Mangrove tank?

[@racereadypowerhouse]

If you only knew your impact on my hobby! I started with 0 tanks when I started watching your videos. I now have 13 HEAVILY planted tanks from 5 gallons to 95! I appreciate your work more than you would ever know 🎉

[@MDFishTanks]

Haha. That's awesome. 🤙

[@rettag2020]

Awesome, as always, MD! You may wanna do some stretching before the next segment 😉 loving this build 🥰

[@MDFishTanks]

😂 i think it was more of the constant impact of jumping down rather than stepping off lol.

[@leahnichol6665]

@@MDFishTanksI was wondering if you were always stretching down to plant on the same side - that would hurt one side and not the other.

[@shel.b.1090]

Been watching you for a few years now MD and you inspired me so much I am on my third tank. All planted up and doing so well with all your sound advice xx keep up the great content xxx

[@aqua_Laura]

Ive been watching you for a few years now. I have my 55litre heavily planted tank. I did have a 4ft 330litre tank but i sold it unfortunately because it was too big for my livingroom and had no where else to put it. Im loving my tank a little slice of nature in my home. Ive been looking forward to this video 🌿🪴🍁

[@ricardotolosa2671]

Leaving the roots exposed was pretty cool, way to go.

[@hugoalvord2779]

Finally got my aquarium filters and all that and nearly suffered disaster today, so I’m glad to see some peaceful and competent aquarium stuff from MD! My aquarium journey will have to wait til I have a stronger stand, haha

[@PaulZyCZ]

Sounds scary. Take your time and "measure twice before the cut". Sturdy stand was half the planning for my large tank. Originally I thought about wooden stand, then I went with classic steel box design, 30x30 mm profiles with 3mm width, wood cover and thick planks underneath to distribute the weight over larger area of the floor.

[@Scaperoot79]

I love the scape! Beautiful symmetry between the islands and great use of live plants (as always). You knocked it out of the park again MD😃

[@williamsearle8187]

Loving it... Definitely not a one day build and fish in . Lifting the tank into place was a job on it's own. Landscaping and "Fishing - Up" is obviously a multitude of complications, which you're working through extremely well (or so it perceives lol) . :) Thumbs Up

[@Lauritsen24]

Tank looks amazing. When you told to put plants under the open spots in the wood. I was like nooooo that’s perfect for fish. 1 second later, i don’t put plants there it’s perfect for fish 😅 Really love this channel.

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

That is a life-size jungle!! It's beautiful, which I knew it would be. I hope you recover from the workout soon. Thank you for sharing your passion for aquascaping with us.

[@andreagalda28]

Another great video. Love your frog shirt. Your kiddos must feel so special having their art featured ❤️

[@devonduplessis5778]

Shoutout from South Africa. Glad I got here early on this one!

[@FMAquascapes]

Looks amazing! One day I too will have a go at an 8ft tank...just need to convince the missus and buy a bigger house ;)

[@icegypsy99]

This series has been so helpful in terms of planning, layout. I am getting a 3ft 50g soon (biggest tank I've ever owned). It's perfect footprint for the space I have. Nice depth front to back for scaping. 36Lx18Dx19H. I'm excited. Much as I would love an 8ft tank, I do not have the space, my landlord would prob throw a fit...and certainly don't have the budget lol

[@jlo3688]

MD...."An Aquatic MASTERPIECE"

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Just got to love ❤️ a huge tank build video and very much appreciate the time this project has took mate .. but it’s looking amazing

[@MDFishTanks]

thanks mate

[@johnnydubbsaquascaping]

Ahh MD you have done it again 😀 you make it look so easy. This is looking amazing at such an early stage so its going to be insane once things grow in. You have the knack good sir.

[@SpringLeafWolf]

Even without the fish, the tank looks so beautiful with all the plants 🥹

[@SeekoGT]

Right on time!

[@CEROTOPHRYS]

The tank looks terrific!

[@bevwannamaker1119]

Really glad you are taking the time to show so much of this massive tank set-up. Cant wait to see finished product

[@j.golobic7632]

Oh my God! It looks so good! Thank you for bringing us along on your journey and sharing your dream with us

[@BettaMike]

Great video and love the tank. I bet you can’t wait to go fish shopping for it. Not sure if you are in similar area however have you ever visited Lynwood Aquatics in Chessington? Such an old school aquarium shop and he opened it in 1970’s but I think with the internet it’s tough. It’s like a treasure trove of aquarium stuff! I reckon an episode from MD and interviewing the owner would make a great video as he has so much knowledge. His motto is the fish come first and the customers second 😂 😁

[@mickaelrousee3573]

Many many congrats to you MD. (Following you since the cabin in the garden when a certain George Farmer came to visit you). And I wish I was not going to say it.... But the snaky period of one person taking power out of you. As its envy was obvious. Made me sad for you. But here... I see a tank. 😮 In your good all way. I mean your easy going, skillfull way. That looks a Amano like tank. Many real congrats for what you are achieving. And be blessed for your fairness the snake didn't deserve. ❤ A wonderfull tank to grow. In Amano's memory. You achieved your Dream. And it is a wonderful (tank) one. ❤

[@johnpatterson9219]

Gorgeous tank, MD! You keep outdoing yourself!

[@markhamilton2329]

Eight foot of awesomeness! looking forward to you adding the fish.

[@rodrigoramirezf3767]

amazing planting! great work taking form already, so beautiful!!! can’t wait to see you adding fish

[@benf1111]

Newbie question but it would be cool to see a video explaining which plants you can plant directly on the hardscape like the ferns and which types require to be planted directly in the substrate.

[@KeefesKoiHaven]

This is your EPIC BUILD MD!! Absolutely beautiful so far. What a show piece for your studio! 👍😊

[@assiahinarkansas]

It’s looking beautiful MD. Congrats!

[@kevinmckenzie8685]

Looking amazing as usual. Thank you, MD.

[@charlottefalconer8602]

Incredible, I say that a lot with your scapes but it’s just so true! You are a genius!

[@sgtporkchops6830]

Its beautiful man. Well done!

[@GLP_Aquatics]

some mammoth tasks here. worth the wait. as always great build, and a nice centre piece to the gallery :)

[@AquariumGardensAquascaping]

Next level, looks great already. Dense planting is the best way 🌱 🌱 👏 👏

[@NinoMarcantonio-ry6mh]

It's really looking nice the way it's coming together great job.

[@noodlechild666]

The red only tank with the Silvertips looks amazing!

[@TalisaAquarist]

I love your excitement for setting up your dream tank! This tank is amazing!! So excited to watch the tank mature!

[@Twinkley1981]

Really nice as always MD. I look forward to see what fish gets added and also what contrast of fish colours you go for too. 😊

[@Dedlee43]

These videos are so calming I love them

[@raffa0088]

This tank will be perfect ! 😍😍😍 I have this same dream. Greting from Poland ! 👋

[@midnightbel]

That is so gorgeous. I desperately wish I could afford to do things like this.

[@frankcapel4557]

MD that eight footer is looking. Awesome love all the content the channel put out keep up the great work. See you next one my opinion tank looks a lot better without the top wide open just like all the other tanks I think would look better.

[@johnnyalfonso3531]

Big Fan MD... There are few who promise so many things and then they get change the plans without execution!!! U Sir, U are a Visionary!!

[@Meansi]

Looking good! You’ve given me the motivation I needed for my own tank maintenance today so thank you!

[@pagewhite61]

It looks fantastic MD! I can’t wait to see what fish you put in. Great video! Thank you.

[@AckoMunze]

Hey MD, all your tanks kinda give off the same old vibe, you know, like each one looks and feels like 10/10. Can't you fail one tank at least?? All jokes aside, over the last few years, planted tanks became synonymous to MD on YT. Can't wait to see you hit 1M, you so deserve it! Amazing setup already and you're gonna set the bar pretty high with this 275G planted beast! 👌👍

[@Traceyp1970]

Loving this build. Another KZbinr has mentioned you again MD in the last day. MJ Aquascaping was mentioning moving to a new space but not like MD FISH THINGS(lol) as yours is insane and he would love it but couldn’t afford it. Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it. 2 KZbinrs mentioning you on the same day is amazing for your channel and who knows, maybe these shout outs will help you hit the 1million subs you so deserve if you ask me

[@bob21345]

I'm so glad this channel exist! You fish tanks are a amazing.

[@reyramirez2443]

Seen you from the start and you have become such a great inspiration like George Farmer. Carry on!

[@debstewart4558]

MD tell your son I love his drawing. Can't wait for my frog T-shirt.

[@ananda-b3u]

It’s looking soooo amazing! Can’t wait to see it grow in and with fish added 😍

[@karenporter3156]

Wow! Looks great! Thank you for sharing.

[@lukealmighty8828]

5:51 did anyone else notice the wood look like a dinosaur, amazing tank!!

[@debstewart4558]

Love when you take your time building tanks. Oops there you go fast forward. By the way I love the frog shirt.

[@TheoGermal]

Looks so awesome MD. Loving the skills. I can see you are so excited to finally have this tank.

[@Dj-Reespin]

This has to be one or if not the best tank you have ever done 👌 great work

[@GeminiBridge]

Awesome! It looks amazing! I just wish the video was longer.

[@joeaspley3441]

Just putting the plants in would of taken a long time, prep, up down steps and thats before filling with water, still worth it in the end. Epic tank👍. Look forward to next (EP)😃😃

[@mattphillips6714]

Very true.. I have a Zebra pleco L046 he has plenty of hides that he is nearly always out on show. Dither fish are the next best thing too.👍

[@rickbooher8224]

That a great looking aquarium. Like the planting a lot.

[@hannesofie6071]

Stunning so far!!! ❤❤ Looking forward to fishes!!!

[@mrpain7932]

Feels Awesome when these Guys Do their stuff in Such a Magical Way... ❤❤❤

[@ren2704]

Father Fish would be proud of this nutriment system!

[@MDFishTanks]

I think its a lot less (in terms of depth) and more simple than his method but it's what I've done for a long time and works very well.

[@ren2704]

@@MDFishTanks Indeed your creations are amazing!

[@cymutch916]

Really been looking forward to this build!! Absolutely stunning scape.. this will definitely be my inspiration for my 4 or 5 foot build I am planning later this year… 😊

[@steelfloor10]

You should let the stem plants grow to the surface and see if you can’t get them to bloom. I’ve done that and it looked amazing! And that big of a tank you could plant a water lily.

[@Reivbv]

Super excited for EP3

[@KeithJD]

Looks fantastic so far MD. I'm looking forward to the next instalment.

[@teteaofficialchannel]

I never missed your videos. I like your tanks, they are all beautiful. I'm eagerly waiting for this giant tank to be finished up. Now its done, nicely done and great achievement. Wish i had one. I hope to see your new works soon.

[@Nanofiskdk]

You are the god of scapes bro!! Love from Denmark!🤗🤗

[@thedoppelganger2665]

Wow that looks amazing,taking shape now mate.roll on the next episode 💪💪💪

[@kevinmeintjies-bx4ks]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[@ACKoi]

Looking epic 👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@xavierjoubert6060]

Beautiful man and your tank canopy is super nice 👌💯🤘⚡️👍

[@fatfishdesignzllc]

nice to see you getting back to the good videos

[@frankrivera4479]

looks beautiful.

[@phalbaby16]

Beautiful tank. I thought it was interesting how you explained all the plants. This makes me want to create a tank like this. I haven't ever used real plants. I'd like to see you create a turtle tank.

[@nikkicrayons]

My Saturday can start now..... ❤

[@alisonphilp7497]

Looks epic Md well done mate

[@christofsb942]

Absolut amazing! A dream...👍

[@IWasntListeningToYou]

I love your giant tweezers. 😊

[@kennethstensrud669]

I just wish that I could get hold of a fraction of all the plants that you have here. The aquarium hobby is not so popular here at the moment, but I hope it will become popular again soon.

[@robc5520]

I enjoyed it so much!

[@silash.5535]

This turns out so so good 🔥👏

[@BahteraGenesis]

Love it, but I think you should make the vanishing point there in my opinion

[@marcussamuel7303]

The only thing bad about this video is it ends but cheers to the goat scaper ❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Looking great mate👍

[@michaela-be4le]

So gorgeous 👍🏻

[@sandywalter9728]

Looking awesome!!!❤❤❤

[@syncetia3881]

Take care of yourself. You're doing great.

[@orbitgaming2294]

Once it grows in the tanks gonna be insane you’ve got to get some albino sterbai Coreys for it !!!