WILD AQUARIUM 1

[@jimexplorearth2015]

Thanks Ivan for bringing some natural wonder into our homes. To all those watching especially aquarist, what Ivan is trying to teach us is how beautiful an aquarium can be using the most simple of decor and how a theme of only a couple of species of fish can still be rewarding,

[@denijkerksetreinspotter]

Woo, I watched this video as a kid and now I see it like 7 years later.. it feels nostalgic or something haha

[@Mikolji]

Wow. That's incredible. Thanks for sharing that you grew up with my films.

[@Incognito27262]

Gracias por el gran video del Paisajismo natural.

[@cefishessentials]

A perfect temporary way to teach people about natural biotopes and promote the ornamental fish hobby. The job of collecting ornamental fish is a profession which, although still slightly flawed with regard to sustainability (room for improvement) gives incentives to locals to actually PROTECT the environment instead of destroy it. Slightly off topic from the video but as always, great work Ivan and thank you for sharing a close up look at this biotope and the species that live there.

[@DameiraD]

For those people who doesnt understand the video: The guy is going to a natural pool of fishes and plants and recreating the environment with fishes, plants, sand and water taken from the natural pool itself. He isn't going to keep the fish, filter the water or anything like it. His idea is to demonstrate how it is at the bottom of the river, its fishes and plants. Otherwise you would need to dive into the river to see. I personally like the idea, traveling to several different locations and recreating their environment in an aquarium. Keep doing this man, you just earned a subscription!

[@Pieman4233]

I've always wanted to do this but actually keep the fish and stuff in there the only problem is is that money is op

[@guacamoletester4606]

I agree, it's amazing

[@ozrealix803]

+Pieman4233 The other problem is that in certain countries and areas, catching these without permission from the owner (be it government, etc) is illegal. So be sure to make sure that the place is safe. No such permissions required.

[@Luculencia]

Yep. I really want to do this with a river nearby but the fish species in question are critically endangered and protected so I can't take them home :/ They're REALLY pretty fish though, I really hope they don't go extinct as they aren't in the aquarium hobby so there isn't much of a backup if that river dries up :(

[@manuelsalinas6037]

Natalie333 Smith777 WHAT DID HE DO WHY ARE YOU SAYING MEAN STUFF TO HIM AND IF SOMEONE SAYS THIs to you HOW WUOLD U GEEL?

[@fishcutie588]

Wow Ivan's Aquascaping is brilliant! amazing use of natural environment, look forward to seeing more real soon

[@shogrran]

I was thinking... "now that i've assembled this shit out here... how the hell am I going to take this home now?"

[@walsheee93]

yeah

[@artcarrasco9]

+shogrran that is the samething I was wondering?

[@samuelcorreiacorreia7862]

y

[@iganduyan07]

+shogrran he made it for a video, he probably just put it back all that shit and says that will bring me money

[@miss.scales7159]

Maybe he just did it for fun? Not necessarily for any pay or to keep, but just for fun.

[@zeno476]

FULL VIEW!! nice aquarium my friend

[@mr1sherbit]

Mother nature replicated in a glass box at its finest. Glad I found it.

[@aquamarine094]

Beautiful surroundings with music to match. Elegant in it's simplicity. Thoroughly addictive viewing. Inspirational. A joy to watch.

[@judyhobday5334]

a good demonstration of what type of world the fish would have if raised in their own environment. We see them in pristine enclosures and feed them food that is hopefully good for them, but only a simulation of their real world. This video is interesting and I am glad I got to see it.

[@WorldAquariumSingapore]

Nice in a natural environment

[@Celticninja011]

my head hurts from all these "anti-fish cruelty" comments... i bet barely any of them actually own aquariums..

[@ozrealix803]

+Zachary Willison True. They're more of animal lovers and you don't have to own an animal to become one.

[@RenaWomp]

So now you have to own animals in order to be upset when they're harmed?

[@DracAxe]

nailed it my bro @Perksofbeing_Serena

[@TheKaijuGamer_]

Couldn't agree more mate.

[@TheKaijuGamer_]

@@ozrealix803 I'm an animal lover, but I'm not part of the comments of "anti-fish cruelty". This video and the tank itself are awesome and so natural without anything else. This would be one of my dream aquariums.

[@Pietro292]

Para mi, la finalidad de un acuario, es tener un trozo de la naturaleza en casa y creo que no puede encontrarse un ejemplo mejor. ¡ Enhorabuena desde España y felicitaciones por el video!

[@YASKME007]

Perfect, now I'm out looking for rivers/streams near me!

[@elizabethsaucedopantoja2653]

the tank is beautiful with the fish and plants together

[@MrWspisso]

Felicitaciones Ivan! Eres todo un artista! Sabes expresar fielmente la naturaleza

[@pettPette]

this is what i watch when I want to sleep! It works every time! Amazing... * Imagine if those fishes wake up one day and say their world was created by chance... LOL -

[@IqbalIqbal-dd7fo]

fantastic great

[@alexanderj.5353]

awesome

[@thomas5975]

But fish don't sleep lol but yeah

[@TGrunwald]

Fish do sleep. In their own way. In my aquarium most of them rests at the bottom during night.

[@thomas5975]

yeah but the dont close their eyes

[@hamirtv3552]

So greatest and music relaxing background.. keep it up

[@elliott2713]

jeez if I moved that much substrate around in my tank I would never be able to see through it again. That sand is incredible.

[@idare2dreamz]

A true artist of highest grade... recreating the beauty of nature ... amazing.

[@HannaMDelicious]

This is so cool! I've been in freshwater for a while now and I love trying to replicate the natural environment. I also agree with using tweezers to put the plants in was such a great idea! I always end up breaking the stalks or damaging the roots of my plants whenever I try to plant them. Also, the Moriche Palm Spikes are a beautiful natural decoration, really wish I could get some!

[@md.fardinapon2051]

im replying u 9 years later today...!

[@yocampout]

I don't know if any non fish people would "get" this vid. for me, like all other KZbin aquarium vids, it's just inspiration. great job

[@almamunoz7122]

The music is relaxing

[@cagatay518]

After 5 years later, i humbly disagree... :) it is really irritating me :)

[@manuelj.ferran4422]

es un enfoque que me deja perplejo sobre la practica acuariofilia. el mejor enfoque que he visto hasta ahora. natural, realista y respetuso. me encanta.

[@l.g.n.8385]

This was wonderful to watch ,and for information.. thanks !!

[@qaisrawaseem4594]

.ý

[@NeonTetraAquarist]

Just absolutely stunning... LOVE IT IVAN!

[@ocozinheiro]

Congratulation for the amazing work!

[@xnreyescj]

Best wall paper I have seen!!

[@Thunderkat65]

Nice job, loved watching you set up that tank.

[@nleal84]

Nice looking simple fish aquarium build

[@leslim25]

Beautiful!

[@stevieferdian3037]

Beautifull... wild Aquascape..😍

[@nesekaba]

I have those types of tetras in my aquarium right now. It was funny to be watching the video and simultaneously be able to look over at my own.

[@Mikinct]

what type of tetra's are they

[@nesekaba]

"Nannostomus anduzei" are the ones featured in the video, they look strikingly similar to "Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi" or the black neon tetra (which is what I have in my tank!) Nannostomus are commonly called pencil fish, so they're a little thinner and longer than the typical aquarium tetra like what I have.

[@Mikinct]

Thanks again for the quick feedback, much appreciated

[@stevenwyatt9762]

nesekaba you know its funny to be watching this video and think WOW, and look over at my birds

[@amantaibade7230]

aman

[@pezerologo]

Una gran iniciativa, gracias por compartirla. Para los amantes de los acuarios de biotopo es una maravilla poder ver un acuario montado in situ , con las especies que hay se encuentran. Esto nos hace ver cuan diferente son los acuarios domesticos donde normalmente viven. De esta manera aquellos que nos queremos acercar un poco al habitat de nuestros peces tenemos una gran referencia visual.

[@jamiewu5618]

I was gonna come here for some music then youtube decides to recommend this....NOW I CANT STOP

[@jamiewu5618]

Maybe thats your opinion but not mine.

[@michealheath6695]

You are obviously an accomplished aquarist who cares about presentation, Well Done,(from a London based Aquarist) The fish will be fine when released again. It was only a demonstration,I feel sure he realises that for long term that would be to many fish in that size Aquarium, My Best Regards M.

[@audreydao662]

Sure Ivan Mikoji!!! I will help support you on patreon

[@ashutoshsingh-df8zw]

Audrey Dao zfi

[@pollys5702]

I don't think the point of this was to "take the fish and the tank home", but to show people that its possible to recreate a close to natural tank for your fish and have it look awesome! great video, apistogramma are amazing fish :)

[@hawaiidoves]

I like how the fish, started "schooling" around the aquarium. Do you think it would be too much trouble to do it with a 100 gallon tank in the same area that you are doing it now?

[@Hitoc]

Beautiful

[@S8NTS2k]

Very Natural Looking. Very Nice

[@covinsc]

Amazing

[@premwilson6731]

wow its really great so nice beautiful in aquarium......

[@babartahir9004]

Cheezzyy!!

[@Hdhoitory]

It's the most wonderful wild aquarium i've ever seen. I love it. I like your way.

[@urmomashley9538]

Honestly this video is from 2013 and people are still posting hate comments like dude.. f**k outta here.. he obviously just posted this to show you how you can make a natural looking aquarium..he ain't taking it home, he ain't abusing the fish, so if you don't like it just don't watch it.

[@jayruban2993]

It's very beautifully done

[@shimonbenloulou1778]

You'll see the fish went to all to one side of fish tank look, the side facing the river. It was like, "home! that way".

[@dairymark]

Lol fuck

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

+Shimon Ben LouLou Swim down, not up. XD. It kinda reminded me of the fish in the dentist's aquarium from Finding Nemo.

[@barriqsandra25]

+dairymark KZbin.... always visible mostly to 100% mean and rude comments so need report it. and thats not polite to hear. so you need lear more about courtesy/ politely

[@melannytan9451]

That's actually really right

[@borkjohnsen1924]

+Barriq Djanier How was that rude?

[@prabirdad3674]

wonderful , beautiful ......🐟🐠🐠🐠👍👍😏😏

[@tanyshiaplatts1732]

I went from music to cats then fish tanks😟

[@brandyehmke2730]

Same

[@ShinyGoldBacon]

Tanyshia Platts A typical stroll through the youtubes.

[@lizzymandile2022]

+Tanyshia Platts funny how you can do that XD

[@gigicooke2691]

rogem tabares... your a creep... even if you are rich you are still a creep... use your money to go to school and learn some manners..

[@fatidiot693]

Rogem Tabares Jesus just stop

[@giorgikhizanishvili28]

More than 6 million views happy my best friend You are the best !!!! Ivan Mikolji You are my way !!!! (Your AquariuMANIAK) !!!

[@splendensregan5270]

How did you get the aquarium out of the jungle?

[@aaronmuth2242]

Splendens Regan he puts everything back where he got it from.

[@iRoNiiC_H3R0]

thank you, not all biotope aquariums have to be tea colored. really nice set up. will definitely try this in the future

[@pigslap4684]

that sounds like the old age of empires 1 music. holy shit

[@kingmackattack42]

You tell 'em, Jordan!! You're 100% correct. These people's mothers obviously never told them not to show their ignorance in public.

[@7777REBEL]

put a couple of piranhas in it

[@PaniAkwarystka]

Niesamowicie pięknie 😍

[@christiewong9136]

why is he making the tank in the woods

[@MrRechtsfuss]

Very nice series. Despite living in the nontropical part of europe Infound a similiar habitat. I find seeing fish in their natural habitat changes the way you see your own fishank. Warmbach Villach - tropical fish in a snowy environment

[@goldfire7]

what kind of lizards are those

[@عبداللهعبداللهطارق-د8ع]

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[@DarkYue23]

felicitaciones. un trabajo excelente

[@nathsaquatics9805]

can someone please tell me how he gets it home o.O

[@liltalent2381]

Naths Aquatics He’s not keeping it.

[@tanjihim]

It's so beautiful. Nature Aquarium true to its meaning.

[@santoshjethani]

How you will change the water

[@rafaelleal1299]

Que bello quedo este acuario...

[@donfamily7148]

what does perfect animal? aligator?

[@KicksPunch]

He does this with such quality it's amazing to watch.

[@cremationpete]

Would be a great video if it wasn't for the annoying background music

[@shashikhatavkar8218]

Beautiful tank setup

[@drgnfrc13]

It doesn't seem to me that this would be a stable long-term setup. Dead material will rot, and the bioload seems far too large.

[@charlesh2225]

Hello, He is teaching. First we learn the water parameters, the substrate, the plants. Then he DEMONSTRATES an EXAMPLE of a BIOTOPE aquascape. In doing so, maybe we can learn how to give our fish what they need.and how beautiful it can be. Be Well

[@drgnfrc13]

Charles H I would not recommend this type of tank to anyone, let alone someone new to aquaria.

[@charlesh2225]

drgnfrc13 Hello, You are missing the point. This is not a home aquarium. Ivan Mikolji went to the location. Showed you what was there and then used what was actually there for his demonstration. Maybe the real question or issue should be; other than the less than 5.0 PH, what is so difficult? Many of us do biotopic aquascapes - inclusive of the low PH's. We should actually teach new people what fish actually need and where and how they actually live and how they can approach that with their tap water. Be Well

[@mrme3233]

all the dead material? the 3 sticks that looks like bog wood that everyone uses? i know you hear about fish dieing in rivers all the time because of dead plants hmm

[@drgnfrc13]

Mr Me Solid pieces of hard woods that have been dried and prepared for aquarium use are not the same as random plant material. Decomposing plant matter will release nitrogen into the water. In a river, you have nonstop water turnover, as well as a full nitrogen cycle; all of the nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria that the system needs are present in such an ecosystem, where they are not in an aquarium unless you've set up some sort of connected system for anaerobic bacteria (not exactly a common practice for aquarists). Just because something works in nature doesn't mean it will work in your aquarium.

[@HighVibrationalvibes]

your videos is so fun a peaceful to watch. ..do more

[@skyguy4164]

he is either in asia or africa

[@daffanaufalsantoso]

asia

[@skyguy4164]

cool

[@burtmcaster4739]

Try South America

[@skyguy4164]

+Burt McAster maybe so

[@burtmcaster4739]

Fish Guy LOL! If you don't know where those fish are from, a quick google search will tell you.

[@abdullaharslan-hobilerim8927]

very nice.especially fishes movements together.

[@davidg6265]

Great vid but the music makes me wish I didn't have ears. Way to loud.

[@karolkeller3850]

turn down the volume?

[@CCCrrrTTT]

Pure Art..... Beautiful

[@Nainashaire3838]

wild tank required filter

[@Nainashaire3838]

?!??

[@briannaharter4411]

it's to show what kind of fish is in the river and they where most likely released back after they where done with them.

[@FoxyCraftYT]

Shaikh Adnan I think yes

[@mablelee3538]

FoxyCraft YT j

[@MasterAquatics]

thank you for the upload. subbed.

[@Alexis-dm6rp]

I was looking for the comment that said why is he setting up a fish tank in the woods... Just me? Ok, I'll go.

[@imeefajardo7650]

i thought the same to cuz how can he carry the fish tank cuz first u have to take out e fish

[@willdog3]

It was just to make it easier to see what the fish look like in their natural habitat, and show off his aquascaping abilities. Im sure he immediately returned all of the fish and the plants back to the stream when he was done. wouldn't make sense to set up a tank out in the woods and then have to carry it full of water back to where you would keep it.

[@jeanoco5259]

yeah

[@kurigaru]

aesthetics

[@giovanygaming8828]

Nice

[@wayanmurni5661]

Goodjobs masterpiece✨🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@legacyprofit4323]

16 mins in my life i never get back

[@sssniperwolf2153]

Ikr

[@romaxwithgaming7499]

Hi

[@carolinejordan2812]

Oh my gosh i love the end result. I'd totally have 1 in my house.

[@EthanAnthony907]

they skipped the part at the end when two birds landed on the edge of tank and proceeded to slaughter every little fish. Then b4 they flew off shit down the side of the tank.

[@amarendrakumar8832]

The fishes will become too! Happy

[@Molisa682]

I think he put too much of that second fish spieces in the tank, not enough space seriously :S

[@disturbed999]

Wells he lets them go I think so I don't think it's a problem.

[@ChaosBW]

+Melissa Souza Borges Small Tetra survive best in large quantity.

[@walnuss2546]

+Babby Babbyson they do, but you need a big tank to make it possible for this Kind of fish to swim enough and express the natural behaviour. this tank is way too small

[@ozrealix803]

+Walnuss25 yea ik, but I think he just grab them with that plastic bag along with the water. So what he gets and how many he doesn't know. He just grab them and put them inside the tank. I even saw a small shrimp inside the tank which he didn't explain what shrimp is that. That just proves how he didn't even mind what he gets as long as the two fishes mentioned in the video is in the tank. Now after the shoot they either pick everything from the tank (plants and all) and take them to their store, or just put them all back to that small pond or something.

[@chaseboi91]

this guy is awesome check out his full length doc... its about native fish species

[@RobitskiStudios]

Christ on a Bike, is it just me or does that look a tiny bit overstocked?? I hope that he released them back immediately after this, considering he did all the scaping on site...

[@TheZooTycooner14]

Doesn't look overstocked to me. They're all very small fish, and it would make sense that he released them again, yeah. Who would aquascape a tank on-site and keep it? You think he's moving that thing once it's full? lol.

[@burtmcaster4739]

You trolling or what? I'm surprised you didn't mention the fact that there was no filter or heater. It was not overstocked either. Maybe you go by the one inch rule?

[@RobitskiStudios]

Burt McAster Nope, not trolling, seriously just looked overstocked to me. Even if it is considered to be stocked OK, I still think the entire display would look nicer with half the fish he dumped in there.

[@timmyvindiesel3889]

they are cichlids they like being cramped

[@outpostflags]

timmy vindiesel there are some ciclids a few algea eaters and some tetras

[@Badfilter]

He is such an artist !

[@Allochtha]

this music is too much for my ears

[@caddy200]

beautiful & relaxing. thanks.

[@ColdWarWarriors]

And the point is?

[@bustediksdrei6878]

How easy a Nature ( Biotop ) aquarium is

[@TheBSideDJ]

doing something that one million people will see.

[@charlesh2225]

Hello, What is sad is how many writers learned nothing. What are natures water parameters and what lives there and how so very beautiful it can look, even in an aquarium. Be Well

[@gicel6836]

Charles H de ujb

[@gabrielalejandrofigueroalo2209]

*****

[@AA-me9qh]

Muy bueno se ve excelente gracias

[@missmac1771]

Thought this would turn out much better than it did...feel somewhat disappointed...

[@ivancadena3981]

me gusto como quedo su pecera muy natural y sus peces tenían unos muy bonitos colores

[@nicholasgiordano6956]

ma dove cazzo lo ha fatto l'acquario immezzo al bosco????

[@forceev6695]

It looks realistic Your Incredible!

[@lazaroosuna2854]

song is ear rape for headphone users... why am i here

[@niranjankaushik3366]

Profound!! Ivan

[@garima2231]

poor fishes. running from one wall to another...wondering what the fuck happened

[@skilledartist2373]

Poor you, running from one wall to another, wondering where your room went

[@canadiandrumer]

go do something useful with your empathy, feeling bad for fish is unless and pathetically misguided

[@davidzakharia7758]

It's better that raised to be eaten someday..

[@ghifariasoka8272]

Since you're wondering, I'll tell you what happened: he released them afterwards

[@staceydonk]

put the poor finds back

[@owen4205]

That was so cool I rate it 10/10