INSANE MOSS AQUARIUM STRIPPED BACK!! (better or worse for rainbowfish tank?)

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The time has come to make a change in the Rainbowfish aquarium...which should actually be known more accurately as "the moss tank" 🤣. What is it going to look like with all the moss stripped back...am I going to keep it more to the point...
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👇👇MD MERCH CLICK HERE👇👇: FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com The time has come to make a change in the Rainbowfish aquarium...which should actually be known more accurately as "the moss tank" 🤣. What is it going to look like with all the moss stripped back...am I going to keep it more to the point... 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

[@moldy13]

your work has really inspired me. i'm upgrading from a 55 gal to a 75 gal, and i'll be using all your tricks and tips in the aquascape.

[@u.a.s.73]

the best planted tank channel on YT, without any doubt. no pretensions, no geek speak, no "you must..." it's so encouraging to see this kind of wonderful plant growth without CO2 and hi tech gadgetry... brilliant

[@amandadonegan2137]

I do like SerpaDesign too...l reckon they'd be great friends along with Matt...😁

[@dogalmightyuk]

Nothing better than seeing an MD upload when down in the dumps. Cheers me right up :)

[@realfishtacoboy]

Hoping you'll feel better soon ♥️

[@onebigadvocado6376]

Hope things turn around for you soon, this too will pass ❤️

[@aimanmc4891]

Troooooooo 💓💓💓

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

What ever it is I hope you turn things around soon mate.

[@ianferguson4728]

Agree.

[@louishiscock3588]

I think I would actually like to see you cut back an over grown tank and show the process of bringing one back to life without ripping everything out and trimming it up.

[@amstrange1]

Agreed. Would be interesting to see you try to turn that scape around without a complete tear down.

[@MDFishTanks]

The thing is with this one is that the structure is what's taking most of the space. The wood covers all areas and that's what needs sorting. To do that, it's a case of starting again by the time you have taken out all the hardscape.

[@louishiscock3588]

It doesn’t have to be this tank specifically can be any other it’s just another idea that a lot of us new/ hobbie tank guys would like to see what’s involved in that aspect of owning a tank.

[@Stephen-jw8ci]

imagine a moss-only scape, with super thin branches so the moss can’t get as large and just an entire background of flowing moss. could make it a high flow setup to help combat the detritus getting stuck in the moss

[@amandadonegan2137]

Yes like a hanging wall of moss and Shrimps!

[@zachariahbrady454]

Yeah I want to do a tank setup with riccia moss as the background instead of using paint for the back of the glass

[@philcarlino6942]

Great update. I think that rainbowfish scape idea with the multiple islands for them to swim through/around is a stellar idea. Not a very common scape, so I'm interested in how you will do that. When I build the motivation to rescape my 75 gallon I'll definitely use your deep substrate method. I think it just helps everything from the plants to the fish. Appreciate all that I learn from you, MD. Take care.

[@rcmadness5716]

This man is so underrated on KZbin MD your a legend and thanks to you my tanks are just like yours clean simple but amazing keep up the brilliant work with your tanks

[@dr-k1667]

MD's attack on the Monster Moss was a long time coming. I knew you would not be able to resist doing the tank over. The Rainbows look amazing and I am sure they will thrive in the new setup. You have so many plants you won't need to buy any and the colors and shapes you have give you plenty to choose from. I'm looking forward to both builds as your Beta is stunning.

[@blakeestes9646]

Absolutely love this build! You inspired me to make a beautiful planted tank and it’s given me infinite joy ever since! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us MD!!!!!!!!!!!! 😎

[@BlackNoteStudios]

So many good tanks on the way. I know there are a lot of viewers who are wishing you'd leave your tanks up but I love the fact that you break them down after 6 months or so. It gives you tons of experience, content, and endless ideas for different setups. Can't wait to see... As always, cheers MD.

[@SamPonjican]

Really glad to hear that we’re going to get to see these Rainbows grow and mature for a while longer. The best is yet to come for them!

[@vanessamartin2012]

You are such a legend! I have learnt so much from you. I picked up 3 otocinclus today to put in one of my tanks, I wouldn't have known what they were if I didn't watch your vids....Clean up crew is a must in all tanks. Thankyou and keep them coming

[@kchittar]

Wow, all your tanks look great and that too without CO2, amazing how your plants look colourful without it. How do you manage...love your videos.

[@eveau1312]

Was just looking for a video to watch while scaping my new tank, and there you were MD!👍🏻😁🐟🌱

[@carolebraswell982]

Great update video! I can't wait to see the new builds for the rainbow fish and betta!

[@robertholm5097]

So excited to see you do your new Ideas for your tanks keep up the awesome work

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Glad you got rid of the moss, started to look way too crowded. Looking forward to seeing the new setup. Cheers🥃🇦🇺

[@thisisahmed4571]

That tank at the shop came out amazing wow! That’s a perfect scape of what I would love to have myself , I may do that as well thank you! 😄

[@haitch04]

Loved the video as I do with all of your stuff, still hoping you will update on the tank you tried pond soil as a substrate.

[@ROUSH-01]

If you get the time, could we get a Timelapse of a tank growing? Like the plants growing in a Timelapse as it’s own video?

[@mattias3253]

the way the fish went. Oh it's go time! as soon as the filter was turned on!

[@meyou805]

Looking forward to the next set up

[@theresaabshire711]

Great video ~ Really, really LOVE the white dumbo betta !!! ❤

[@noodlechild666]

Its going to take me a few days to get over the trauma. I loved that moss.

[@karocica]

I want to buy this amazing moss, but I do not know it's name.

[@BondithSouen]

This Video is good for me, Thanks for sharing.

[@kanigrou35]

The green bowl made me laugh out loud XD

[@amandadonegan2137]

Love that you gave the fidh more room. Yes the moss was beautiful..now you got lovely acclimatised moss to use in other tanks...what about a mossy hanging wall tank for your shrimp?

[@eatmynoobfood7461]

I loved the way that moss was out of control 🤣

[@wickedmikes5281]

As always, another great video. As you surmised, the tipburn on your Spathiphyllum probably has a lot to do with the light, but it also wouldn’t be my first choice to grow in water like that. If Colocasias are available where you live, try them out. I think you’ll find they’re super easy, low maintenance plants that thrive in that kind of setup, plus they look really cool. I grow a variety called ‘Mojito’ that’s stunning. Look it up and you’ll see what I mean. Anyway, keep it up!

[@hamedrummer1017]

New build! New build!

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

I love the moss but yeah it was the right call, it was taking over the tank.

[@ot7302]

I'm 42 years old and after watching your channel I've decided gonna build myself an aquarium for the first time. Keep up good work you do !!

[@Manojspidey18]

You never stopped entertaining us ❤️

[@kevinshady4627]

Was finna comment how good the electric blue acara tank looks, but after you showed a couple other tanks during the video, I thought damn all of your tanks look so cool, so many different elements in the tank for the fishes to enjoy. You're so good at it!

[@jamesbwell7118]

You deserve a million subs. Your Aquarium’s look amazing!!

[@LukinsNotmanMusic]

Please get some newts or some special of amphibian. Love your stuff keep up the great work.

[@KG-gg8rl]

TWO build videos coming up??? Oh you spoil us MD 😂

[@laurag1076]

agree fpr tear down. she done! excited to see more suited rainbow tank. was beautiful to start tho

[@aquahobby1982]

Wow .... what a transformation .... love the new scape

[@MaricrisOfficial]

Excellent stress reliever

[@annaberntsson6933]

I think it's the 5th time I comment 🤣 where is Timmy!? Learning loads. My thanks at home is so much healthier💪🎉thank you!

[@darrenderousse4804]

Everything’s looking amazing MD! You ever thought of doing a celestial pearl danios scape!? Keep up the awesome content! 👍

[@maverickstclare3756]

Stirling moss !

[@Shmu22]

baby guppies stay at the surface for a few days/weeks when first born ... I provide floating plants for them to hide in ... eventually they will hide in the lower plants.

[@taqveem]

I'm trying to build a tank on a budget and today got se moss growing near a stream.i will hopefully use it in my tank.

[@nathanvarghese.]

you had to do it for the space and it makes sense but still rip beautiful moss

[@flipsonfire101]

I really hope you do a altolamprologus black calvus tank! I really love the rainbows though, probably my favourite of all aquarium hobby fish.

[@roberterickson8287]

make the new rainbow tank like your old river tank with the island in the middle so it can flow in a circle around the tank that old river island tank was my favorite

[@rhyansanpedro]

When someone mentions pearl weed first thing that pops in my mind is MD 🤣

[@Dolby109]

I literally just bought some JavaMoss the other day because I wanted the look you had lol.

[@laurag1076]

I'm excited to see this 😍

[@joshmichaels269]

What's the name of the moss growing on the wood? Thank you

[@dannydevito5312]

I was worried what the tank would look like when you cut that moss back but I actually much prefer it now. It looks fantastic

[@tole1819]

Moss so healthy 😍

[@stephencoxfishkeeper8898]

What I would like to see is someone copy exactly one of the tanks, but in a hard water area. That way we can see the difference between hard and soft water.

[@amstrange1]

I found it nigh on impossible without a lot of intensive water changes, blending tap and rain water, testing heavily etc. Much easier just to lightly dose CO2!

[@Ballonotic]

Do something different this time for the Beta Aquarium! I love your videos but me and maybe some followers would like to see some different setup, maybe a "desert" theme, reds, yellows, white or red sand, black or red rocks, i dont know! I just think it would look cool :D Once again, thank you for your videos i really find your voice and your videos relaxing :D Keep up with the good work.

[@akvaristugur9479]

very beautiful alvaria

[@slowbeanbean9194]

So like fish , nice .

[@kevinlock3179]

well done on the moss growth regardless of whats happened to it. do you put it down to good lighting, good water and leaf zone?

[@thebubinschubins]

Where can I get one of the attachments you use to fill your tanks? Thanks!

[@michaelpimentel266]

The moss looks like the boar god from Princess Mononoke 🤓

[@adeelmal1693]

Dude if my moss became like yours i will never trim it hahahahaa Its so beautiful like that

[@redvelvetdrops]

MD when are we getting a killifish setup! 😬😬😬 cant stop thinking about that australes!

[@aquaaurora2747]

omg I want that THICK moss blob!!

[@andymorel4645]

Hi MD, could you please put some cheery chrimp with the beta, I think it would be a nice detail. Thanks

[@vEGan1909]

They would probably be eaten by the betta 🦐🍽😕

[@Danyol23]

I did a dry start with chopped fissidens moss on my lava rock and its impossible to get rid of now. I love the look of it but It completely covered the rock and I miss the brown color of the rick to offset some of the green I literally took one of the rocks out and threw it in the oven for an hour and it still grew back in a couple weeks…

[@eyeBUMyaMUM]

I would love to see you try something different! Be interesting to see you try an iwagumi or diorama style aqua scape

[@laurag1076]

hes done it

[@mcchicken9878]

In Australia one golf ball portion of Java moss is $20

[@taylorcallie01]

@md fish tanks Was watching a few videos and rescaping a 20gal.. and my 3yo keep sayin a wanna watch more of the guy with no hair..... didnt even see that avenue of marketing lol!!!!

[@AG-wf4mu]

Been looking forward to seeing that moss trimmed but the time lapse?! 😩

[@obca1070]

A beautiful, natural looking aquarium. Please let me know if this cleaner is safe and effective, i.e. does it not cause scratches in the aquarium?

[@_nttai]

Hey MD what's that light on the beta fish tank? It looks real nice

[@JewshEdmondson]

Would love to see like a 6ftx2ft or like and 8x2 done by you for rainbows and just have a huge school in there playing in the flow

[@dexagalapagos]

What type of moss was this? Looked beautiful.

[@gregblount5577]

What did you make the hook you use to fill aquariums so the water pressure doesn’t shoot down into the substrate?

[@liamhughes506]

You make another shrimp tank using all that moss. Use it to make a moss wall across the back of the tank.

[@shesellsfish]

I knew once you cut that moss out...Time for a new scape. 👍❤👍

[@Ashu-peace]

Which camera do you use . means seriously the clarity and colours 😱😱😱😱

[@flipsonfire101]

If you ever see upper Katherine rainbows buy some instantly, stunning fish.

[@EquiEsti6194]

The betta is a platinum dumbo HMPK (halfmoon plakat) ;)

[@natureplanet6225]

That moss would be my dream tank.

[@denijkerksetreinspotter]

Hi MD, do the rainbowfish eat more then the regular fish because they 'waste' so much energy on the high flow?

[@relativelyhuman899]

You could do a dutch style scape on this

[@curtisburke3080]

The internal filters you use. What watts are they? I kno you have links posted by they just take you to the page. Then it gives you options of different ones. Also I'm from Canada, can't get same ones as you. Think I found one very similar and it comes in 3.5w, 5w, 7w, and 10w.

[@apss5736]

koi guppies look amazing

[@Noblity54]

My goal is to build a patio pond and stock it with koi guppies if possible. A koi pond on a budget

[@magwarblood]

Hi MD what type of moss is this please ??

[@PULAG]

Where do you get those things that hold your lights higher above your tank? What exactly are they called?

[@saidurrahman4311]

I am so interested to know what species of moss is that because I want some for my tank.

[@theadventuresofwillathedog1929]

I'll take some of that mosssssss!!!!

[@j-guhitdesigns6722]

Another episode🤗

[@bradleyviljoen7740]

I saw this tank when you first planted it. What are you doing to get that moss growing so well?

[@liannebiggar1557]

Looking forward to your next non simple tank with a million plants!!! Btw it is totally your fault I’m currently cramming a fourth tank into my one bedroom apartment

[@denijkerksetreinspotter]

Me: its been 3 months, Why aren't my plants growing?! MD: Hold my moss😅

[@dustybriff]

On your next tank over 80 liters you could possibly do a betta sorority that would be very interesting for me and many other ppl

[@willlynfatt7939]

How often should I be feeding my mini school of neon tetras? I have about 20

[@alanaballoon5661]

those colombians are basically bigger than the neons! no way they can get picked off now 😂

[@jakefoster8308]

The rare fish eco system is my favorite tank

[@erikreisling2730]

What are the orange-mouthed guppies and where can I get some?

[@sizzleiguanaclick]

Why are amano shrimp the prefered type in the cleanup crew. Im getting my stock this week.

[@vEGan1909]

Amanos eat some kind of algae and also leftover fish food. They are bigger than Neocaridinas (the coloured smaller shrimps) and won’t be eaten by the fishes except really large fish.

[@yh2993]

Iwagumi style next for the rainbow fish?