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We decided to add a bit of pop to the Mbuna aquarium. Adding huge monstera plants brings the hight to 8ft tall! I think plants coming out of the aquarium always gives a massive improvement.
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[@tonytraveller7218]

Each to their own and Im sure you love it but that Mbuna tak was so nice as was… too busy for me now, but thats me.. prefer the clean hard scape look, you’ve got plenty of planted tanks..

[@MrVovansim]

5:19 oh man, this might sound weird, but for a long time now, I've been really hoping to see Timmy basking. This made my day.

[@chriscyr4982]

an unusual tip, take a white plastic coat hanger, clip-off the straight section and one curved end. Now sand the ends round. ( optional ) You now have a 14'' long white plastic Chase Stick ! Instead of two nets creating uprooted plants and reduction in maneuverability you can place one net too remain motionless and effectively 'chase' the fish into the awaiting net. The white plastic creates a stark contrast against the environment and the fish avoid it's presence. I knew a girl from a petshop that made all fish catching look 'so' easy using this method that I've used and promoted it for years. I hold the loop end and chase with the straight portion of the stick, which moves between plants quite readily ! Just give it a try, if after a few tries you don't care for it then ick-snay the idea !!!

[@nigga12665]

Thank you bro

[@MandyJane123700]

Oh, that's a good idea! I might need to move some fish to another tank soon, and I was wondering how I can catch them without tearing up plants.

[@AquariaTerraria]

SOLD!!!😂

[@michaelhaines3451]

Good tip

[@stonecoldcarebear]

Please leave the Lymno in there. Love the light green contrast pop against the other darker greens.

[@BadlydrawnBen]

Considering how many houses plants you have might be worth changing those ceiling lights to full spectrum grow lights 👍

[@steve-adams]

Get some soltech track lights! I love their stuff. A little pricey, but the plants love it. And people do too, because the light fixtures and spectrums look exceptional (in my opinion).

[@BadlydrawnBen]

@@steve-adams i had to Google them and now I'm skint and waiting for my new lights 🤔

[@steve-adams]

@@BadlydrawnBen Ha, I hope you love them! I've got an aspect hanging over an aquarium that's full of terrestrial plants, and it grows incredibly well. I'd never seen spider plants or pothos so lush until I used this setup.

[@BadlydrawnBen]

@@steve-adams well iv got a room full of house plants and plants growing out of aquariums iv been growing for years under cheap grow lights that don't look that good so it was time for an upgrade anyway I'm considering it my Christmas present to myself 😉

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius! You guys really have created the Platonic ideal of aquarium rooms. You can literally do anything you want to do! So glad I get to peek! GOOD SHOW, Gentlemen! Good show!

[@user-sb3ey8de5v]

Hmmm… Nice experiment but the original design was sooo beautiful 😍

[@realangiechrist]

I think it looks great! Re: the limnophylla- if you take half of the bunch on the left and put it in back on the right side- you'd have three small pops of that bright green and it would feels more balanced. I like small amounts as an accent color. A little hydrocotyle growing amongst the Monstera roots like you described would really balance it out. Also, that one plant in your rainbow tank you can't remember is the Purple Waffle plant.

[@rbuschgens]

I usually ❤ the builds you do, and I'm an avid watcher of this channel but to be perfectly honest, I'm not a fan of placing the monsteras in this tank. It's the one tank that had the potential to very different than the rest, a proper malawi cichlid tank, and with anubias, etc. and now the emersed ones, it's starting to look like all the rest. Sometimes less is more... 😉

[@AndNowThis..]

@MDFishTanks, you should make a “living wall” that’ll filter an aquarium. They look so cool.

[@yashtapase3821]

Only fish keeping creators i see that entertain so much without struggling 😂 Binge watching on this channel is so good ❤

[@rptl1]

For the monstera in pots, use the emersion method. Fill a 5gal bucket with waste water from tanks, submerge pot about 3cm below surface of water, hold there until bubbles stop. Let drain. Repeat when soil is dry to depth of about 5cm. In the fish room, about every 10-14 days. Free fertilizer from tank water makes them thrive and explode with new growth. Mist them between watering, and wipe dust off leaves once a month or so. I use distilled water for misting and leaves. I do use this method with virtually all my plants.

[@jamieford4920]

I hate being downer, but I loved the tank when it was just simple and clean with the rocks and a tiny touch of plants like 2/3 the fish just really popped and that’s where your eyes went the yellow swimming about blues etc, the monstera on top and the other plants just take away from the nice clean look you had

[@KJ_is_here]

Hope I'm not being a downer here: I must admit, this has been one of my favourite tanks. I've enjoyed the 'white space' in it. The island, the clear sand around the outside, the landscape of rocks. And that all allowing us to see the fish so clearly. It's been different from all your other tanks. ❤ And although i love your other tanks because of their greenery and landscaping, this one kinda looks the same now. 😢 I'm a bit disappointed to be honest. I'll admit, I’ve always loved your landscaping at the beginnings when they're defined and neat, rather then when they grow out and loose their definition. And become jungles. 😂 But i get that my thoughts are just my tastes. Honestly appreciate your channel greatly. And adore the 2 of you guys. My day is often made when you guys make me laugh.❤

[@rbuschgens]

Agree 100%. My thoughts exactly.

[@stoneysscapes7544]

@me_Kay_Jay🥷 I think the difference between the two is you prefer his Aquascapes ( The Island , The Guppy farm , Platy Island )...... more than a fully planted aquarium?

[@andiincali.4663]

I liked that too for these particular fish.

[@rbuschgens]

@@stoneysscapes7544I have 3 large heavily planted jungle style aquascapes. I suppose they're actually somewhere between a planted tank and an aquascape... That's my favorite look but that tank should have never been a planted tank IMHO. Sand, rock, beautifully colored fish, that's it. 🙂

[@KJ_is_here]

@@stoneysscapes7544 I'm not sure really. But you could be right. Probably are. 🙃 I've loved most of the tanks that have been done, but before this one, I think my favourite was the peninsula rainbow fish tank. And it had plants out the top. Maybe it's to do with being able to see right around the tank, front, back and sides. But again, now that it's grown so that you can hardly see the scaping - wood/ branches/etc. Or the fish for that matter, I've lost interest in it. Coming from a graphic design, crafty, floral design background, I guess my eye is drawn to the structure and design. Who knows....

[@danielcopeland2758]

I love it when the notification hits with a new tank video. My wife doesn't though, because then I wanna spend money on mine, lol. Well done fellas.

[@_HarryJ]

Master baiter 😭😭😭 so sly every time I love it 😆

[@cichlidman5598]

Definitely digging the plants in the tank looks great!!

[@cameronfleming5519]

The Mbuna tank is my favorite tank in your studio. Love what your doing with it. In the future can you PLEASE give a update on the tank like how is the plants doing, what’s the hardest thing with the tank, and etc.❤

[@cindystimson3632]

I think this tank is beautiful with all the plants and fish. Can't wait to see more new builds. Your technique is growing. Gotta love it.

[@JeffGillis-lv1rz]

I just realized that one of the appealing attributes of your channel is in its simplicity in the pursuit of fun. Bravo on the simplicity of enjoyment of the hobby.

[@Foogle..]

Lovely updates on how the fish are coming along. Love to see it. Think the tank looks brilliant as it is. 🙂Looking forward to the nest one, also Salt Water hype! 😀

[@violetbyers6818]

2:03 I don't usually actually LOL but I loled at that omg MD

[@danielcoleman6608]

I'd love to have a room like this...I'd be careful showing outside too much if someone recognises that building.. you know what jealous people or neds are like.. I'm sure you got security but I'd hate for something to happen to your fish and livelyhood.. (and no this isn't a threat of any kind it's a genuine comment) keep up the good work

[@MDFishTanks]

It's all good. coded gated community, cameras everywhere outside and personal motion cameras on the inside 👍

[@Poeticfloetic]

*livelihood

[@ijl-cy9pp]

I've quite often worried about this. Would hate to see the result of something like that happening.

[@danielcoleman6608]

@mdfishtanks That's good then thanks for the reply.. what are you going to do when you run out of space in this room😂😂

[@stevecooper6653]

Perfectly secure I know the place,and it’s well up on security,plus M & M have a camera system in the studio that links to MDs mobile 📱 even when he’s not there..safe as houses 👌🏻👌🏻

[@spoiltpig5638]

I know it’s been said a 100x but I do really love the dynamic between you and Matt ! You can tell your having a lot more fun having him around as someone to bounce off, discuss ideas and help around studio. It’s definitely shows in your content 😌

[@ravagedcore131]

Spraying those roots was satisfying. Absolutely cant wait for the salt water build hope you are successful just persevere through the ugly stage. Great video happy thanks giving

[@agirlnamedmichael1670]

I think the lim looks fine...a brighter pop of green isn't bad

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

All your aquariums shown are looking great, great to see your Acara have paired up!

[@GodisTruth914]

I like the lime green plant in the cichlid tank. 😊😊😊

[@rpdx3]

Pro tip. Use the aquarium water for your plants! It’s liquid gold. Inside plants love it, and if you’re draining a tank water the landscape outside. 🥳

[@MarxistNurse]

The Monsteras do look beautiful in that tank like that, and I would just caution with cutting too many roots off, it could shock the plant and cause a lot of foliage to fall off and in a worst case it can cause total plant death

[@ahadmoti]

Love your videos made my own 75 gallon tank cause y’all inspired me

[@pagewhite8177]

I love the Monstera in there! I can’t wait to see it over time. Thanks for the video.

[@cichlaguru]

Love the idea of the straps for the monstera plants.

[@mrflubs447ify]

Just found out you two met one of my friends Sam skalz while you were in the states and got some of his drawings/paintings hope you like them he's a super intelligent guy that knows alot when it comes to fish he's helped me alot ❤❤

[@CeceCastro82]

The pair of you are so funny 😂 Very entertaining 😊 Thank for continuously making great inspirational videos ❤

[@Houseds]

This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius! You guys really have created the Platonic ideal of aquarium rooms. You can literally do anything you want to do! So glad I get to peek! GOOD SHOW, Gentlemen! Good show!😍

[@lindakokinda8145]

The roots will probably start to cling to the bottom branching it will look lovely and very natural you guys are lucky and do wonderful scenery ..fish all look pleased and very happy

[@Silver_Creek_Aquatics]

very cool, thanks for sharing!!💪🤠

[@natitougaku7912]

I love what you did with monstera, looks great.

[@AnonymousTH96]

Looks great!

[@jamesgoodyer3319]

Looks awesome guys

[@maryglover8283]

I really enjoyed this!😃

[@dmvlex-kh9es]

Tank looks dope bro! Now I am considering trying house plants too.

[@mann1zee]

U r doing it for a purpose Matt so we can all watch and learn ❤

[@andrewwoodall2214]

Personally I think the mostera takes away from the simplicity of the tank.

[@JOATMOFA]

I have observed that Matt has a very high IQ. A very intelligent individual indeed!

[@TurnersScapes]

Looking great lads.

[@mellie4174]

Love the tank how it is! Love the addition of the monsteras

[@lynnrobertson4657]

I also grow house plants in my aquariums and they are thriving thanks for another great video ❤

[@aquaticcolledgefishing]

Monstera's are a great addition. Looks great 👌

[@corey6129]

It just isn't working for me that tank is my favorite but now it looks odd with the roots maybe when you do the tank behind it you can move them into that one and build them into it better while keeping the look of the front tank and getting the canopy that you want.

[@valeriee9532]

Love it!

[@SoggyBaconLips]

Matt dropping a f bomb gotta be my favorite part of the video

[@davemac7945]

looks amazing

[@jonisolis9645]

More plants in the tanks - LOVE it!

[@DeathRainsz]

It would be really cool if you opened up your studio to the public for viewing! Your setup is Better than most public aquariums.

[@rafahmed2774]

"With Matt here, there'll be more time to water the plants all will be good." Almost instantly........ Plants, water yourselves. 😂

[@karikristinehaugberg3890]

Love the addition of Monstera! Definitely something I have tried to do with my own tank, and will again

[@thyain_tfish]

I have so many moments thinking about "that's what she said" during you guys' interactions

[@shaymaanburkatally3544]

Always waiting for new video ❤

[@theneuroticnerd]

Keep on being great!

[@seanaldrich5024]

That technique is basically a Florida weave in gardening. It's like a trellis for tomato plants

[@RRRRRdawg]

You guys are awesome and have a great space created. Next thought is how to truly differentiate yourselves even more

[@aaronkameric1419]

Awesome video as always. Enjoyed it here in Brisbane. My only concern (as the Monstera grows) is the shear weight it will gain and the stresses it will put on the support around it. Might need reinforcing at some stage.

[@jameselliot1985]

I've defo missing something... Are you and Matt now an ultimate dream team?

[@wyattbashinski6320]

The monstera roots are gonna go nuts!!!

[@light1908]

I have monsteras and pothos coming out of all my tanks. A absolute must for me.

[@ackeemjames6791]

You guys are awesome together

[@marvinbokamp6486]

Love the monstera tank they will pull so much nutriens ❤😮

[@AIwithAileen]

Get yourself a moisture meter for plants on pots and you will never over or under water again, game changer

[@susandevinney5867]

Love the plants

[@f00mp]

Can’t wait to see the Paludarium Builds!! Great Addition Gents🌱

[@saienmoodley5709]

U influenced me to do a build like one of yours. I got all the supplies wish i had ur help to scape it out

[@lilithchristoffersen9271]

Hey Monstera are from Australia as well! they grown HUGE and climb up trees.

[@davidvento5481]

I would definitely transfer those monstera into the hanging cups you ordered when they arrive. Affixing them to electric lights doesn’t necessarily bode well. They are already quite large & heavy and if those lights ever somehow come loose... well, you know electricity & water isn’t the best mix. Hate to see the Mbuna Cichlids (or you guys) get electrocuted, better safe than sorry boys!

[@Marco-up3wi]

Hello there 👋. You have an amazing studio ❤. Congratulations

[@BxBCarpFishing]

We started following you with your videos a long time ago. You are doing an amazing job! It's great to watch! We have only one question; when you come with your own products? :D

[@jonisolis9645]

Monstera plants (and most houseplants) can be grown in clay pebbles (leca) in a wicking pots. Then just check the wicking pot for water/ferts once or twice a week.

[@lindacooper4893]

Oh guys those plants are awesome I will have a go myself but I don’t have those type of lights

[@chrodescapes2140]

Luv, another MD Fish tanks video is out! On a serious note, been watching you for the past almost 3 years. Just a curious question MD since I can't seem to find how you keep your stocked plants especially the epiphytes (anubias java ferns buce) growing. Do you dose them with liquid fertilizer or just change their water on a certain schedule? I'm pretty aware that you keep them half submerged (half of their pots) in water then the rest is growing out and kept with lids on, with lighting. Also, how much light do these plants get? I'm planning to grow some epiphytes when I get my supplies and I need help with how you get them to look lush and growing. Thanks in advance!

[@hugogibson9648]

Hi MD love your channel

[@melissaskinner4501]

Love it

[@abrahamgarcia5784]

"Matt is a master catcher and a master baiter" 👀

[@willemfloris]

Can you explain why a plant that stands in the water with his roots in a pot dies and the same plant stands in the water in an aquarium and does fine?

[@JapanischErfahren]

That's exactly what I just asked myself. Doesn't seem to make sense.

[@angelosteen4776]

If you put the house plants in a clear plastic pot you will be able to see the moisture or get a moisture meter. You can also try the chop stick method.

[@ryannichols3053]

The electric blue Acara move their babies, so they have new grazing spots. They eat the micro organisms in the detritus.

[@michaeltorpy3366]

Greetings from Thailand I miss my fish tanks but now I'm retired and no longer live in the u k we travel about a lot now and no body here capable of looking after fish have a very small pond in our garden with a few fish in they seem to look after themselves

[@antemercep8844]

I am into planted scapes, specially natural jungle style, never been fan of mbunas or similar fish but this is really looking nice. And yea limnophilia looks bit odd there. I do think that some anubias or buce could look nice at the bottom of those roots and hydrocotyle triparita going outside of water would be cool to.

[@davidcowley1823]

Got to agree with your wife. Looks a mess.

[@vickybrett935]

like to see long term. if you run a high ph it may cause nutrient lock out for the monstera yet great experiment cheers

[@joeaspley3441]

Wow think this is the first time we've seen TIMMEY out of the water basking 😃

[@JustDatAmy]

Anyone know what the trailing plant was with the peace lily?

[@quor-dariusdavis3767]

You should make a video about all house plants you know of that can be put in aquariums

[@mellie4174]

I'm curious, how do you get ditritus worms in a closed system? Where do they come from?

[@craigsmart1986]

Looks nice but it doesn't look like a mbuna tank anymore it's just another planted tank

[@adamwickenden5981]

It was only a matter of time until this tank became a jungle! 🤣

[@lainiebennett7746]

@MD, I have peace lily leaves growing in a small tank, and was wondering if it would be ok to put them in with the cory tank and tetra tanks? Cheers

[@curgunner]

“You can’t swear you [BEEEEP]”

[@ianscott1812]

Will the studio be open for viewing or all stock etc for sale ?