The 8ft African River Aquarium: EPIC 1000L Build over 300 Fish (Aquascape Tutorial)

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This video is a collection of all the 8ft African Episodes placed together in one awesome place for you to enjoy. I also includes the final result after 2 months of growth at the end. I hope those of you that have not seen the series really enjoy it. We had so much fun making the tank. 👍
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👇👇MD MERCH CLICK HERE👇👇: FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com This video is a collection of all the 8ft African Episodes placed together in one awesome place for you to enjoy. I also includes the final result after 2 months of growth at the end. I hope those of you that have not seen the series really enjoy it. We had so much fun making the tank. 👍 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

[@graffic13]

Wazzzzzzz really hoping this would end with adding some african butterflyfish ....more rope fish.. synodontis catfish... maybe more african glass catfish

[@noelmalone3770]

i am setting up a shrimp breeding tank with a fine dusting of sand and some epifite plants on some wood. i was just wondering if i would need a filter or not. btw i have a heater already?

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[@su8z3r03]

What is the height and depth of this tank?

[@brandonforesee3593]

I can't afford therapy, but MD/Matt colabs are the next best thing.

[@marshellebackes]

I can't decide which is more fun; watching the build, or watching the two of you bantering about. So entertaining!

[@areacode911]

It's like a couple of kids playing with toys. You two are like the perfect fish friends!

[@AliceInBroadband]

Annette is a really busy lady, she helps me land my fish all the time when fishing.

[@fishmanhari]

Wasn't planning on watching a whole movie tonight... but here we are 😅

[@YuriMuff]

whenever you say you're not sure if something will make the cut, I'm always glad it made the cut :)

[@valeriee9532]

I love this full-length feature video of you and Matt! Couldn’t ask for a better collaboration. The tank is lovely, and your friendship is heartwarming. Thank you!🥰🐠🐟🌱🇺🇸

[@seriouslolos2675]

I absolutely love Matt and MD together. This tank is epic, and whole video made me ignore every chore I should have been doing. Love this one, MD!

[@LostMexicanFilms]

Not enough videos on KZbin about fresh water tanks. They are so so so much more interesting than Salt Water tanks. I had an 8 Ft tank myself what I lived in the USA.

[@piercemccauley7079]

There are so many videos on freshwater lol

[@BillyTheRealDeal]

I so miss my planted African tank. I need to step back into this hobby after a 22 year hiatus. Than you for these great videos.

[@ivyvanderlinde7677]

It’s so much fun to watch you guys goofball around…it’s so honest.

[@stevenpavan327]

The collab between MD and Matt is pure internet movie magic.

[@nanabella007]

Matt is such a likable guy... always makes me smile in the videos!

[@allyleech]

Always love watching you two design together, the banter is unreal. Absolutely love how this tank came out, the selection of fish, the rope snakey things-too cute.

[@dicenarc3958]

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[@ozzyheather9242]

Hope Fish Shop Matt has recovered from the loud, rude woman who'd had to wait a whole 5 minutes on the weekend !!!! He had the patience of a saint😇

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha I certainly have

[@ShellysAshes]

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[@chrisgoprovids]

fish shop Matt what kind of sun glasses you got there 🤔

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[@dawico]

MD and Matt videos are your best videos in my opinion. Love your normal videos but colabs with Matt just seem like fun and put a smile on my face while watching the scape come together.

[@joshjharris]

I saw this tank today, about 5 months on, it’s looks absolutely amazing when you walk in the shop to this tank, top job as always

[@cheryl9044]

African Congo fish are a nice addition to any river style setting in tanks!

[@sharongould2689]

This tank looks so phenominal! Also Fish Shop Matt, I think MD needs to come out with a 'Sounds Like A Plan' collab shirt/ merch!

[@Poeticfloetic]

*phenomenal ❤

[@Heterogeneity]

Whenever I'm tired and feel as if I can't quite relax I know I can put on a Matt and MD collab video and just feel better. Thanks fellas for showing us the fun you have while working together!

[@CatsSleepyHollow]

Looks much more natural and fish friendly!

[@zarunax]

I miss Maidenhead, it's where I used to get all my aquarium supplies back when I lived that way and was still keeping fish. Great place, and nice to have staff that are friendly and actually care about the customer getting the best experience whilst making sure the fish are cared for appropriately

[@peripheralinkling]

Best scene is Matt trying to break rocks with that silly toy hammer

[@rettag2020]

Hello from Milford, Indiana 🤗 Could watch this another 10 times (or more) so much fun watching the 2 of you work together ❤️ very inspiring as I work on my electric blue acaras 6' tank 😀

[@AngieRigby]

oh my word! Hello Milford neighbor...from Syracuse, IN :)

[@zythean4096]

Howdy from Michigan City, IN :))

[@miniscenesgb]

Fabulous build. I'm so glad you two have ended up working together. Not only brilliant aquarium builds and so much knowledge , bloody hilarious too. Just watched this whole thing yesterday - watching it again lol

[@mr.mediocre1271]

I love that this was all 1 video. The tank is amazing!

[@Rickey-wl7ky]

You know what this tank is missing? Some african butterfly fish to be the top dwellers

[@ivyvanderlinde7677]

It’s the funniest thing to me that I watched the exact video before this one in which you talked about *“let’s fish up”* and making it a t-shirt…and THERE IT IS! 😂😂😂

[@frankvee]

Super entertaining build guys! Loved the bit at the end showing months after the build, which is always great to see because it looks way better after it has settled and grown in, so I’m really glad that was included. 😁👍

[@det0nator]

I'm learning allot about plants and aquariums thanks to your videos!

[@giraffeyjackie]

Stunning! When I traveling down from Wales to Tavi too see my daughter I might stop off and see it in person...fab video!!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@erikbruinsma7797]

What a great movie....no words...everything has been said👍👏

[@BigShrimpin416]

I love that you put it all together as one video!! It’s a movie length video!!! Great to see it all together in one video!!

[@mellie4174]

omg! I love everything about this tank, but i especially love the rope fish! soooo cool! they're like little dragons or something and their faces are adorable! i love how they eat too. So cute!

[@andrewpark3843]

I personally would never advise anything like this. Though, as you say only from your own source. Absolutely, filter media. I'm 56, and have kept fish since I've been 18. Plus loads of mates do the same. We've learnt from each other over time. Way before KZbin.😂 Really enjoy this channel. Viewed from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@awanna3203]

So good to watch the whole series in one go.. 2 hours long, but well worth it. Good job MD, even if Fish Shop Mat ( must be hard work, working & keeping MD entertained, whilst waiting for a baby to arrive) got in the way alot, LOL!! Awesome job guys... Next, has defiantly has to be the Sting Ray tank.. xxx

[@emmacavalier]

Making an aquascape is now on my bucket list thanks to MD!!

[@misspearltaylor]

This is the most beautiful and natural looking freshwater tank I’ve ever seen, especially after it matured over a few weeks. 🐟🌿🐚☺️

[@jaratt85]

That moment when you click on an interesting looking video at almost 3am without looking to see how long it is only to realize it's over two hours... guess I'll be coming back to this one later.. *16 hours later I'm back.

[@isaiahkaopua3329]

First time I’ve ever watched any video this long of anything at all! Non stop humor and really liked it

[@erikfeddes7799]

I gave a thumbs up before watching. Always epic!!

[@stoneysscapes7544]

Rerun 🛌🛀

[@user-fq4xi1kn6v]

I love watching your videos, they are so relaxing and sometimes funny. It’s better than tv. Please don’t stop.

[@ckid8957]

I like how more fish shops are Aquascaping there tanks these days. New merch MD Directory coming soon

[@boltman1974]

I reckon you two would be great to share a beer with. Hopefully one day I’ll make the trek from Australia and make it happen. Fish talk and beer…winning combo haha. Great video as always MD.

[@meglh23]

Loving the silliness and how you two play off of each other! Thank you for sharing!

[@thedriszen8350]

Didn't plan on watching a 2 hour movie on this, but then I did it and loved it. A lot that could have been left out, but the banter is what makes it personable. Could make so many comments, but see you don't do replies. Congrats on video, quickly nearing a million views in only 10 months!

[@vvendettaa3681]

absolutely love this! i’ve been working at a pet store for almost 2 years and fish have always been my main interest. so cool to see every piece of this build, really helps me to recommend the best things for customers, as well as my own tanks. thank you for this wonderful content!!

[@Thefriedguy]

2 hours of pure aquascape and fish at 2 in the morning i couldnt ask for more

[@Nic-kx5dn]

Awesome❤❤❤❤❤❤lots of work fun,and Art Water shaping.❤loved it.

[@stevenpavan327]

The only thing better than this video in its current state would have been a "director's cut" with you MD, and Fish Shop Matt - doing a voice over all along - giving us extra info and behind the scenes details!

[@joisanidiot8288]

love that fish shop matt is just some guy named matt who works at a fish shop. icon

[@naturesounds...12]

I would LOVE to see something for an Axolotl!!

[@JonVlogs123]

Good morning everyone!! 😎👍

[@megmills4798]

Sucker fish is amazing another favorite😊

[@sammywhammy8295]

It seems like you've made quite the friend! You guys laugh and get along great. I love watching the goofy antics.

[@1968bluedolphin]

When you put in that first rock it reminded me of the Titanic when it hit the ocean bottom in the movie LOL, great job it looks amazing

[@rivalun3242]

Great to be able to watch it all in 1 go easily!

[@agastyamody9704]

one of the best aquascape vids

[@cherylmartin9994]

Rewatching this again 🤣🤣🤣 you guys together are quite the comedy team. Amazing build😍

[@beccawilkins7350]

You can’t fault a gentleman for being late when he takes so much time doing his hair for you. Do you know nothing jk. Love you guys

[@peaoat3608]

It's fun to hop around the videos from different time periods. In the previous one the guys were debating about making "LET'S FISH UP" T-shirt and deciding against it. 😂

[@Tman1969]

Two brilliant lads giving great advice and saves you money on setups. Ive won awards for reef tanks in the past. I know proper aquarium keepers when i see them.

[@TheTitanborn]

I have got to say, this aquarium came out so good. It is like a piece of art. Bravo gentleman!

[@adwareman8349]

would you post videos of just hours of a tank running? I miss my tank and the noise of the filter and the better then TV drama. these videos you have are all very informative and entertaining but i would like to bask in a few hours of your tanks just doing what they do too.

[@user-vp4km7xu5p]

Супер красота! И весёлые ребята 😂

[@cayteowands]

This can be the audition reel for the MD & Matt Show💋

[@stationplaza4631]

I always love your videos MD. The rapport and antics with Matt makes you both a great team act.

[@beverlyjensen443]

You two work well together and always make me smile‼️❣️‼️ But...WHY no Africal Rams/ Dwarf Cichlids ⁉️‼️⁉️. Are they more lake than river fish? Years ago...about 55 yrs...I kept tropical fish. I had 13 tanks my parents hung on the living room wall. Of course I had every common fish I could find and bred most of them. My Rams were my favorite. One thing I liked was their shape... but of course, color is exceptional!

[@tonycloseukreef3799]

Cheers Ste really appreciate the time you have taken to do this video and Tom fantastic build looking forward to see the progression of the tank 😍👍

[@kristinv7518]

Should´ve just have put Matt in a mermaid costume in there, that would´ve been lovely! :)

[@kamleshdhruv5217]

Saw a new way to fill the water for the first time. Excellent. 👀👍

[@cheryldebono1315]

Love you two, clowning around, not to serious.. watching from Perth Australia ..

[@AkanitSrisutiwong]

i watch every VDO of this tank, but don't know why i watch it again. haha

[@jamesfield225]

i would prefer to walk into a shop like that(its awesome looking/clean..everything you want in a local fish shop)and see an 8 foot tank with the same fish set up after a couple of years. LOOK see what YOU CAN DO kind of thing.

[@taylorhickman84]

I loved watching the video of stocking this tank, every time I thought you were done, you added another species.

[@cjbol1016]

two hours in and I just remember why I open my laptop to do some assignments some about fish tanks that is just right

[@cherylchasin5393]

I really enjoyed this video. U two make me laugh. Ur both so talented.🎉

[@Paladinkieffer]

You are feeding your Rope Fish very well. LOL They'll eat all those smaller fish.

[@judithpoole7639]

I love the goofiness. Please keep showing us the non-polished bits.

[@megmills4798]

O love clown loachs those are gorgeous😊

[@ricks88s]

Matt....You look like your in a real good mood. 😊

[@HogwartsBasement]

This energy you two have into the hobby & as friends is brilliant it’s real entertaining bromance 😀 Maidenhead aquatics / Fishkeeper should be your sponsor. I think that it would be a fabby partnership as this just makes me wanna go to Fishkeeperif you had the addition of having mentions of key products that they sell to use it would benefit them greatly (the Scottish side of Maidenhead)

[@christineallen450]

This TANK IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤THE FISH LOVE THEIR NEW WATER OASIS 🥰

[@ismetsen3049]

Under the conditions of the country I live in, just 1 pack of that sand is around $1000, so I can only get excited :D

[@tomtran9442]

Oh great…now I have to get more Congo tetra….thanks a lot guys! 😤🤭

[@MissBeth19]

What an absolutely beautiful tank you've all made 😍 so stunning!

[@chinchou012]

When you watch this beautiful masterpiece from the beginning and you fall asleep and wake up at the end like 😲 lol all joking aside this was an amazing series!

[@rubberduckyv1146]

Love your videos! Cant wait to watch it! Greetings from Texas! 🙌🏽

[@MikeRich024]

You 2 need a full time show ! I watch your stuff everyday and love your content ❤️

[@katmacie2369]

Ok, a little late on this one but just found the channel and now I want a big tank. However I need you guys to set it up LOL The comedy and knowledge is top notch!

[@guanacoyyz9646]

Love your videos and the camaraderie you both transpires! so lovely!! Its like a bromance! Cheers from Toronto!

[@zaywiththe.4540]

Man I love just putting you on every night about an hour before I go to bed with your vids on auto-play.... you and matt are such cheerful souls its a nice peace to watch and fall asleep to. Perfect duo 🫶🏼

[@gidge6260]

Omg omg omg. Planned for an early night tonight, guess I’ve been told otherwise.

[@theaussiemachine9181]

Well done MD. Another awesome video.

[@JulyRobbins]

I love when yall are together always making me laugh. Keep up the great work

[@oscardean6351]

I love these style lights. I’m definitely going to get myself a couple. The Flickr is awesome very shimmery. I must say though the stock of fish you had in the 8 foot previously were definitely more up my street. You could’ve kept those fish and done an artificial plants Scape they would’ve loved it 😢

[@jamesfield225]

oh my god! what did you do to that perfectly rectangle glass box? You corrupted it with life!!!

[@donnabopp9327]

The tank looks wonderful with the tetras in!

[@sammyvh11]

If I ever visit the UK I have to visit this shoppe.