HOW TO: NO FILTER BOWL AQUARIUM SETUP || MD FISH TANKS

[@hassannawaz4842]

The fact that he actually did use the garden soil and work it out to still have a clear water... is just simply amazing

[@ghanashyamsa8339]

It's actually very easy if you put it in water for some days

[@pipimaaanssessions8129]

Just amazing indeed

[@Emmai.thedesigner]

Okay someone has to tell me how he did the stars in the background @ 18:44 ?

[@5ive-5tar]

@@Emmai.thedesignerthey’re just particles in the water or some air bubbles they will go away they’re not stars

[@UncleDickeysRandomLife]

The sand caps it. You can't use fish That root up your plants.

[@barbarakuehl9214]

I have to say.... I'm a wife and I'd love it if my husband would do this with me.... Yes. Even baking the dirt in our oven!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Super happy that I found your channel!!! I can't wait to try to make one (or more) of these for our home. ♥️😊💯❗

[@Geezman1977]

This would look great as a dinner table centerpiece. No more of em gauche fruit baskets or cliched flower vase. ✌

[@MDFishTanks]

My dad want's some as a centre piece at his wedding.

[@sirwiggles7574]

@@MDFishTanks until a kid put ketchup in it lmao

[@tamaraelza]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@shubham-------]

fresh fish on the go

[@RomskieL]

You gave me an idea!

[@clairecurtis6639]

Great video thank you....and ill be baking up some soil in my oven....BUT as a LADY, im using parchment paper with mine lol.xx

[@thomaskrafft8728]

I’m blown away by your ability to produce professional videos and yet be completely free and easy with us. Super content and, if I may say, you are as easy to look at as your creations. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@freshairconnection4694]

I've learned more about fish keeping, aquascaping, general inspiration, from any other youtube channel than this one. Thats by no means saying there aren't other good ones out there, but your videos, your dispositions, your overall energy in your work is not only informative but very entertaining as well. Love love love your videos man, been a quiet subscriber for many years now :)

[@Sad_cup_of_tea_]

This is amAZING. My two favourite things about aquariums in one, hair grass and shrimps. We don't have any aquarium stores in my place,so I use a glass jar. I planted some hair grass I found in the fields and a shrimp my friend caught for me from the river. This video is just awesome. Can't wait to see the shrimps in it

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. Thanks

[@1LavenderLace]

Those stones are awesome in that bowl! What an eye you’ve got!

[@MDFishTanks]

Pebbles look good anywhere to be fair :)

[@77slate]

Check out river stones 👍

[@rosy6562]

Oh he's got some good eyes alright😉🤭😂

[@ryansteele8303]

MD, I'm quite a seasoned aquascaper and got to say i love your approach. I wish i found you when i got into the scene about 10 years ago! even the most seasons aquascaper can find so much inspiration and help from your videos. cant wait to get scaping some nice simple bowls!! thanks dude

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Second time watching this video and thank you for answering the question about using dirt I was having. Just a little bit under the substrate!! 👍 I'm the wife that will be baking the dirt in the oven and have a husband come in and ask what I'm cooking and want to taste it 😂😂😂

[@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611]

Lmaooo

[@miele1635]

This is why I started to follow this channel. A simple set-up and very inspiring to do it yourself. I still prefer the nano no tech scapes but I love how the channel evolved. Shrimps are my favorite!

[@Zerpersande]

“That looks rubbish.” ??? Honestly, I was looking at that with a sense of calm and peace, almost with an outward smile and your comment startled me. Cool, cool stuff.

[@anthonybrock9435]

Laddie ! Ye have some spectacularly gorgeous tanks. Just lovely. I got me first fish aquarium when I was a wee lad of six yrs old. Me mum had them many years afore that. I'm now going on 63. Videos like yers make it as fresh as when I was nigh but a child. Thank ye. 🍀🐟🐠🍀

[@jakeday7395]

3:35 wife:what are you cooking Me: I’m cooking dirt

[@sanskarpatidar3042]

Wife: Now I will cook you 🤣

[@amandatuner4677]

Thank you I needed some peace, I work in pharmacy and it’s been chaotic the last 2 weeks. Beautiful little setup.

[@AquariumShed]

Great video. My partner has decided that now is the time to find out what all the fuss is about, so I've given her my first ever bowl to re-scape! First task, get her to watch this video!! Thanks so much! 👍

[@MDFishTanks]

well thanks very much :)

[@allisbright2936]

I love the slow focus on the aquariums at the end. It's so nice and calming to just watch them

[@wildboystv3013]

you seem like such a nice and good gentle person. it makes me happy watching you and your videos. thanks for making them

[@nueck007]

Was thinking straight away how my missus would react when baking the soil. Good thing you put the disclaimer you must have saved a few lives! Love your vids mate keep it up 👍

[@MDFishTanks]

thank you....she still doesn't know but asked what the smell in the oven is haha.

[@dccarlos15]

Coming from a wife- Please put foil on the tray if you're going to bake dirt on it!

[@AndrewPayne]

"HEALTH & SAFETY WARNING: Don't bake dirt in the kitchen oven when your wife is at home as she will kill you" - classic! 😅😅😅😅

[@luccalourencini1751]

😂

[@kinkyfella1994]

Got my dad a fish tank with aquasoil.... He took my moms noodle strainer to wash the soil when i wasnt around... Hahahahhaha. Mom came back and flipped

[@joshualeisenring5082]

Great video, MD! This was a very enjoyable sort-of back-to-basics tutorial, and I really appreciate your focus on using materials that you can pretty much acquire from around the house, or a quick trip to the hardware store (plants excluded). That bowl came out really well, and I look forward to following its progress, and maybe even scaping a bowl of my own. Keep up the good work!

[@vampgaia]

You inspired me to try this type of tank. I now have 4 of these small no filter, no air tanks. They are doing great. My lime green endlers are breeding in their bowl. My old betta, Earl, is happy in his cube. My celestial pearl danios and my emerald dwarf rasboras are doing great in their respective cube tanks. All are 4 gallons and under.

[@90FirstGenPGT]

Do you live in an area where the temps don't get too cold? Id like to do this but may need a heater as it might get too cold

[@mellie4174]

Ooh!for the Betta do you use an air stone? Or a heater?

[@mellie4174]

I really want to do this in my new apartment

[@juliaaquaamateur1573]

This room is like a high-end jewellery shop full of diamonds. I want EVERYTHING you have there!

[@aquaticsaddiction2152]

Back to the basics, just like the old days (1 year ago) love it!!!

[@elleehunter-jones2337]

I just found your channel today and let me say.....THANK YOU. It was very serene and satisfying to have you take viewers through a tour of your beautiful aquariums.

[@M4_Overland]

I like how the rounded lamp finishes the roundness of the setup, especially next to the boxed style next to it. Good contrast!

[@ludwigderzanker9767]

Very fine performance young man, I was hooked at the spot because I work with fish bowls for decades. They were some time forbidden by law in Germany. My first aquarium book, published 1929 read by me 1972,shows many things you did . Small amount of normal garden soil baked out and covered it with sand and fill it with mature water, sometimes I give a cup of caiman water on top. Today I run a bowl roughly double the size of yours with a cheap lamp the only technical stuff. Housed is a 7 to 8 years old Betta, a retired natural blue wild one with two inches tail... Built my first gadget to clean the glass out of a champagne's butt and piece of sponge. I apologize, it's a novel wrote, all the best from Northern Germany Ludwig.

[@ludwigderzanker9767]

Not two inches of tail was meant! 😢

[@1PlugInBaby1]

Ive only been in the fish and aquascaping life for 6 months (thanks covid 🥰) you are so amazing! I will definitely learn so much from this thank you!!

[@RyanKeane9]

That shot at the end is absolute quality. Lovely photography.

[@christopherholvenstot9624]

wow! i just stumbled here. had no idea fish tanks could be so beautiful. feeling love and awe.

[@russianaloha4576]

Dont know how i got here, but glad i did. He really knows his plants! Not so much how to say them 😄😄 Beautiful job my friend!

[@mta-sq9rl]

That's probably the coolest stove I've ever seen.. those dials are sooo cool😂😂

[@TonyG737]

Hi MD something so simple but draws you into looking more in depth. Thank you I hardscaped my tank yesterday & after watching this I’m going to take it all out & start again & keep at it until I’m extremely happy instead of just pleased. Thanks Tony

[@MDFishTanks]

best way mate :)

[@rmkpilates]

Just beautiful. So calming. Thank you.

[@kwahanui]

Your river tank is so good now. Plants have grown out and the fish are darting about looking very busy and happy too..❤

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah it's doing really well :)

[@KG-gg8rl]

MD I really like these little build instruction based videos.

[@cherylalikhani5957]

Love the baking safety notice. 🤣😁❤️👍👍

[@nancythelusma9279]

Thank God for this. This video is exactly what I need. Thank you. God bless you.

[@WayneTheSeine]

MD....your work is simply amazing.... beautiful. Who coined the phrase, "Simplicity is genius?" At 74, I am just getting back into aquariums and am amazed at how far things have come. My problem is finding decent hardscape and decent fish. The big box stores are rubbish and unfortunately, all locally owned stores have closed. I am looking forward to binge-watching your content .... you have an amazing talent.

[@AK-st1vn]

I absolutely love this bowl!! I am going to try this as my first one!! Your passion for your tanks is so wonderful to see! From. The plantain to the fish etc. Is contagious🧡

[@iwenreh4038]

WOW! 5 Seconds into the Video and it looks outstanding. Greetigs from Germany!

[@jackhoyle5957]

Tank looks awesome, liked the mix of voice over and normal vlog style in this one MD :D Excited for angelfish tank!

[@martinandersen1351]

Wauw!!.... You are one magnificent looking lad!!.... I was not ready for that xD....

[@debbieexcell5088]

Artistic. I spent a lot of time futilely searching for lights for my tank. Thanks for the info. Now I'll try to source an ordinary lamp👍🏻

[@leech1355]

Oh my god every single one of your tanks are absolutely gorgeous

[@MrTurboTurkey]

3:45 FACTS, my wife caught me microwaving some river bank sand/clay... not good but shes adorable when shes angry :3

[@MaeveLaRenarde]

My husband cook his sand in the oven haha.

[@nyangata7278]

@@MaeveLaRenarde why do people care so much? Being fair, my mom would kill me.

[@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611]

@@nyangata7278 my mom beat the hell out of me,took phone away and had me grounded for week.....Indian parents...

[@SeaDemon25]

@@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611 " grounded for week".. bro when i was a kid i was grounded for 1 year, did not leave house or played any games for 1 year

[@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611]

@@SeaDemon25 bro this for this,I've got beaten for stuff like eating food slowly,watching tv, taking time taking shit etc

[@Latnman101]

I could watch and listen to you all day.

[@marymclaughlin2559]

Beautiful work. Everything looks so healthy and happy.

[@imotionsrt4]

Looks good! I'll have had my No Tech bowl for a year in September. And while it's gone through some transformations it's been really successful & wonderful to watch. I used the Walstad Method and it has worked out pretty well!

[@p_eople6789]

Hi! I'm interested in your method and progress. What plants did you use and did you have any fauna (shrimp, snails) added? If so, what point did you start adding?

[@user-it5qh2gi8b]

Some close-up slow-motion shots of the rainbow fish would be awesome to see. Looks like they've grown nicely and they're showing more colors. The bowl might become my new favorite along with the rainbow river by the way :)

[@MDFishTanks]

Ok cool. I'll be sure to get some soon.

[@eyekay103]

Watched this multiple times to prepare my new jar. Just got back from the lps and ready to put everything together!

[@wjrbrent1601]

Wow amazing no filter bowl

[@MDFishTanks]

thank you.

[@jonisolis9645]

Thank you for telling people about the benefits of using snails in planted aquariums.

[@badmusic793]

I don't have fishtanks (yet), I just watch your videos because you're hilarious! 🤣 At 5:47 I was rolling

[@theforestinglass4822]

Greetings, I just wanted to say that I have been following you for a long time, not from this account from another, and I wanted to say that you are super talented. yours and newer how hard. I make terrariums as a hobby and as a small business and it was not very hard, but it's so hard when you start filming and editing, I just want to tell you that you have my respect for everything you do, you're great :)

[@itsturbinetime]

I don't know any other aquascapers but You've set the bar very high. Amazing scapes man.

[@malcolmmartin1172]

Lol right!

[@graciliraptor3990]

Love the simple round rocks, super cute

[@kelly-bo-belly]

What a fantastic video. Gosh this was beautiful and your entire fish room is just a dream.

[@doriskenner5411]

I love how you decorated your little aquarium! You are gifted with a amazing talent! Your other tanks are also beautiful! I have a 5 gallon beta tank . And l have looking for ideas! Thank you for your sharing all of your tips.

[@mesandz2623]

The dirt steps is amazing!

[@niku-ni5880]

Simple and Pretty! Good Job MD!

[@MDFishTanks]

cheers Ryan

[@Lunaxoxo3333]

I fell in love with those tanks 😩✨

[@thefishinggamekeeper5713]

I do have to say, I took inspiration and a few similar concepts to make a planted bowl just like yours. I'm still a bit new on being an aquarium owner in general, but hope to make beautiful aquariums just like yours. And more along the way.

[@sin3358]

I always wanted to make my own mini ecosystem in a fish bowl and your video is so educational and gives great tips 🥺 I'm on a budget and I feel good knowing that I don't need to spend that much money on it after all! Thanks a lot!! Although I do think I'll still buy the led lights for aqua plants after all 😅

[@bonnieabbzug]

That is a beautiful bowl! Good video, too.

[@alexeastham4118]

Highlight of my Day !

[@MDFishTanks]

cheers Alex

[@xxvoid4]

My mom would say I lost it the day she sees me bake dirt.

[@nancybelly6760]

I love the simplicity!

[@davidtriyadi]

I love your Job, mate...keep fishing

[@MDFishTanks]

1st Job MD'ers...like the video for me. It helps more than you know! Can we hit 2000 likes??? So these little no filter nano aquariums are my favourite. I really like the bowl aquariums as well as they are particularly challenging given the magnification the bowl creates. Hopefully you enjoy this one guys. I enjoyed it so much, there will be more no filter nano tanks coming soon :) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓, 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁: kzbin.info/door/3uQXzXSPspf2LoGdtYGiHwjoin Gooseneck Clip on lamp (similar as product is now discontinued) Disclaimer: Not designed for aquariums so use at own risk. Amazon UK amzn.to/2LNat13 Amazon. com amzn.to/2IlwLVA You can buy the bowls i use here: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL Amazon.com: amzn.to/2M4FwFO Mini Water Pump: Amazon UK amzn.to/2mjHDez Amazon. com amzn.to/2oAmf5y FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/md_fishtanks/ For business enquiries: [e-mail] AWESOME tanks from www.aquariums4life.co.uk All my plants are from Tropica: www.tropica.com All my hardscape is from Aquarium Gardens: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ Items i use regularly: Tropica Aquasoil: US: amzn.to/2JSU4qe UK: amzn.to/34GQsjp Tropica Substrate Powder: UK: amzn.to/2JROmVT Tropica Ferts Premium: amzn.to/2CaTakS Tropica Ferts Specialised: amzn.to/2WLgOxV Tropica Nutrition Capsules: UK amzn.to/36xqMau US amzn.to/2JQSfKp Opti White Nano Tank & Light: amzn.to/2pwuy3h You can buy the bowls i use here: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL Amazon.com: amzn.to/2M4FwFO Mini Water Pump: Amazon UK amzn.to/2mjHDez Amazon. com amzn.to/2oAmf5y LED FLoodlights: Amazon UK amzn.to/31KQwgQ Amazon. com amzn.to/359rp9J #fishbowl #nofilter #mdfishtanks PATREON: if you want to support future builds or possible help fund a bigger studio to make more videos, then you can here: www.patreon.com/mdfishtanks

[@alexsilasi630]

WHO LEFT THE DISLIKES?😡😠😾😟😒😣☹️☹️☹️😭😭😭😭

[@captainobvious9230]

If you're looking to make a paludarium for a corn snake I would watch serpadesign he might give you some ideas for the setup :)

[@williamx1444]

Have u thought about doing an Aquascaping competition. That would be an interesting series. The planning the prep just an idea

[@cichlidscape]

Bowl looks awesome mate👌🏻🌱

[@MDFishTanks]

cheers buddy :)

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

so beautiful bowl setup. dirt bowl is awesome idea. plants selection is so good. keep it up. md tanks is best in all.

[@gidgitvonlarue9972]

JUST found your channel - your tanks are amazing. Just about to set up a new tank soon - round one. Thank you for your advice xxx

[@mrbossji07]

Superb man .. love from India .u made me to find my hobby ... Love u brother....

[@stephaniesaberhagen]

I come to watch the scapes, I stay for the scientific name pronunciations. 😘

[@mellie4174]

Oooh! I can't wait to do this in my new apartment!

[@Shantinisha6]

Wow ur aquarium water crystal clear ❤️

[@prodstk7944]

Can’t wait to see the jungle tank Great scape tho

[@MDFishTanks]

build starts next video on Saturday

[@avabass9346]

I love this because its something anyone can do and its so cheap!! Thanks for the idea MD!

[@MDFishTanks]

no problem Ava

[@mohamedhawwas7295]

this guy makes me wish to be one of his fishes to live in these beautiful tanks

[@ShuftiCush1]

Another great video cheers mate

[@MDFishTanks]

thanks you :)

[@firebatfit]

2024 and im considering doing this build for a budget nano shrimp tank!! Thanks man!

[@doreodonut]

I'm just impressed with your eyelashes

[@flipendo2754]

For some odd reason, the stones make me think of Easter eggs.

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. Yeah i thought that too :D ...and who doesn't like easter eggs!!!!

[@janicepingkian1823]

@@MDFishTanks i need filter to my fish

[@BENJIE651]

@@janicepingkian1823 then get one

[@drshrutikakankariya1017]

@@BENJIE651 lol

[@faith2691]

Thanks! I have an old port glass shaped bowl that I was going to stick a fish in. You've inspired me and given me the knowledge to make it so much better.

[@JanieAmericanIrish7777]

Looks like Jurassic Park eggs. I like it..👍

[@codyshowalter583]

Excellent video, this is a really nice simple bowl scape and looks great. This isn't one of your best scapes but I think this is one of your best videos, so much great advice and information. And you using kitchen stuff and the wife comments were hilarious, we have all been there haha. And you are absolutely right about being able to put some nano fish in a bowl this size, I have 4 embers and a colony of shrimp in my planted bowl this same size and they are thriving, the fish display the exact behavior you are talking about, so active. Good luck with the UG, such a challenging plant but that would be awesome if you got it going in such a simple setup. Looking forward to more updates on this and all your other projects. I've been subscribed since you were at 5k and you have quickly become one of the best youtubers in our hobby. Well done and thanks for putting out so much great content.

[@MDFishTanks]

cheers cody. Yeah I didnt want to do a complicated one for this bowl as the idea was to get more new people to give it a go :)

[@der.Bibliothekar]

Quick question Im a total beginner. Can I build exactly this build without pump and still have some nano fish inside ? I dont want a big build just something small for my office table.

[@TobyCreates]

MD: no filter, no heater, no CO2... Plot twist: *it was actually just a terrarium*

[@nochillkowa9493]

Thanks for saving me 20 minutes

[@kristinlong2278]

Toby is being facetious it is not a terrarium.

[@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611]

It was under water tho

[@elysiaroberts]

which would make is an AQUArium 🤣

[@John-zt3lv]

Dude , that looks great!

[@Scorpielle]

Wow Love the plants you use in the tanks and the whole above water /below water vibe. Amazing!

[@Lulu.G-61]

You create such beautiful aquascapes! I can only hope that one day I can create something as lovely. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@mellywell]

Pretty! My fav bowl so far. Sometimes...less is more.

[@nyangata7278]

"You'll get this nice clay soil." *Cries in Oregon dirt.*

[@chewy99.]

“You’ll get this nice clay soil” *Cries in Dry Florida sand.*

[@Dumpylongstockings]

“You’ll get this nice clay soil” *cries in Missouri clay* Wait

[@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611]

*cries in Alaskan snow*

[@kanatosakamaki8456]

“You’ll get this nice clay soil” *laughs in Rocky Mountains red dirt*

[@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611]

@@kanatosakamaki8456 lol

[@kMhel]

Shocks I love your work! Keep going!!!!!

[@chrischeung2858]

The utricularia graminifolia is a carnivorous plant and would make this tank impossible for beginners, like myself. Lol. Love your stuff. And so hilarious you chose this to add. I too like the look for this grass. Look forward to see how you manage it!

[@chrischeung2858]

Instagram account for my aquascapes: escape_aqua

[@azleenie1]

Very nice! Was thinking of what to do with my big glass bowl like yours and what you did is a great idea. Thx!!

[@Leo-vy9jk]

stunning as always

[@MDFishTanks]

thank you :)

[@MrBenObi1]

Wow, this is amazing!!!!!! soon ...

[@Edx733]

Can't wait for you to hit 100k subs! Thanks for the upload consistency, enjoying every video :)

[@MDFishTanks]

me neither!!!

[@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611]

It’s gone well now. Hit 200k