The South American Cichlid Aquarium: EPIC 4ft Planted Tank Aquascape Tutorial

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    • @kodibox-ic2tp
      @kodibox-ic2tp Рік тому

      I was hoping to see a few Apistogramma types in the mix.. Maybe an addition later.
      Nice looking tank.

    • @graffic13
      @graffic13 Рік тому

      MD do you get ghost shrimp in the uk? the ones from the US ... the Chinese ones eat your fish.

    • @richardf2022
      @richardf2022 Рік тому

      Do you have a link for the decorative media used on this scape?

  • @FishShopMatt
    @FishShopMatt Рік тому +290

    This turned out so so well!!! Weve got a coyple empty tanks in the shop now 😜

  • @lpoolck17
    @lpoolck17 Рік тому +122

    MD, you've tweeked a few of your practices, such as using window tint instead of paint on the back of tanks and using nutri base and no longer using plastic bags for the aquasoil.
    It would be nice if you could do a video talking about these changes - why you have changed, the pros and cons of each method etc.

    • @laurarodrigues7072
      @laurarodrigues7072 Рік тому +5

      Good idea

    • @tree.65
      @tree.65 Рік тому +3

      Yes! I was thinking the same. Would like to hear why/how he came about those changes.

    • @tulz43
      @tulz43 Рік тому

      Great idea. I just came ask about the changes.

    • @sitkitomrukcu
      @sitkitomrukcu 11 місяців тому

      Because he is earning money from the providers of the fertilizers. There is ofcourse a no cost version. Just not in this channel anymore

  • @roopy1986
    @roopy1986 Рік тому +77

    I love MD and Matt's collabs. 2 great fish keepers collaborating is just amazing

    • @TheFakeyCakeMaker
      @TheFakeyCakeMaker Рік тому +1

      It is so rare that collabs like this work but I just can't get enough of MD and Matt. Didn't think MD could get any better but seriously, the enjoyment of the two of these guys is exponential.

  • @mulikainen
    @mulikainen Рік тому +17

    I had 5 year break from fishkeeping. Saw your blackwater tank video and had to have one. Now i have one and love it. This is best fishkeeping channel on UA-cam! Thank you for doing these videos.

  • @Grace-er9ep
    @Grace-er9ep Рік тому +13

    Almost cried when I got my aqua essential and quick start in the mail this week cause Ive been watching these videos for what seems like forever and now I'm actually about to have my very own community tank

    • @PULAG
      @PULAG 2 місяці тому +1

      Almost cried when my father died. We're very similar

  • @justmyway508
    @justmyway508 Рік тому +21

    You all absolutely knocked this one out of the park. Such an incredible build with a beautiful scape and perfect stocking. Well done guys.

  • @philcarlino6942
    @philcarlino6942 Рік тому +14

    This is my absolute favorite tank you've ever done. The hardscape is perfect. The planting is just enough, not too much. The stocking is so good. Keyholes are my favorite south american cichlid, I love mine. I definitely can't wait to see you continue exploring this aquascape style. (Now I have to go re-scape my tank). Thank you for this amazing video, MD. I stayed until the end.

  • @ronlafond5288
    @ronlafond5288 Рік тому +15

    I don't usually watch UA-cam videos that are this long in one sitting, but couldn't take my eyes off this one. This is most definitely one of my favorite builds, MD and Matt. And your choices of fish are spectacular as well. And there's nothing like "free" wood. Looking forward to the other 4 footer. 🙂

  • @matthewsmith6169
    @matthewsmith6169 Рік тому +3

    This tank is amazing, love that you haven't gone mad with the planting this time and its worked out really well. Great work gents.

  • @elc2468
    @elc2468 Рік тому +6

    Beautiful scape, guys! The Cardinals really did bring the color pop. Love it.

  • @norbertthoens3561
    @norbertthoens3561 Рік тому +3

    Ihr beide habt wieder ein wunderschönes Naturaquarium eingerichtet!! 👍 Ein Flussbecken mit tollen Wurzeln in Kombination mit den "riesigen" Kieselsteinen! 😍

  • @Frankje01
    @Frankje01 Рік тому +7

    What a lovely and stunning scape, MD. Really like the spacious feel you created. Well done.

  • @williamannelli9822
    @williamannelli9822 Рік тому +1

    You and Matt are perfect together. Every tank you do is my favorite. Gorgeous

  • @michaelbradley6488
    @michaelbradley6488 8 місяців тому

    I have not had a Keyhole Ciclid since the 70's, I love those little guys, so peaceful. This tank is very pretty. Well done.

  • @nathantrevino7659
    @nathantrevino7659 Рік тому +6

    I’m just getting into the hobby and I love watching how the tanks turn out , they’re very pleasing to the eyes , I would like to see you do a taller tank and see how you would hardscape that

  • @TheFakeyCakeMaker
    @TheFakeyCakeMaker Рік тому

    I cannot BELIEVE I'm watching this. We just bought a keyhole yesterday because I fell in love with him in the shop and just couldn't say no. We absolutely adore him and he's in a tank with rasboras and he is VERY happy. I am so excited watching this and my son will be when I show him. 😀 MD you have a big fan, we are in Germany and my son is always talking about you when we go into fish shops.

  • @MrNezza73
    @MrNezza73 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic! Well done lads. Less is more, it’s refreshing to actually see the hardscape properly and just softened with plants. Some of the careful scaping in other tanks is lost behind the plants. This is one of my favourites. The negative space is taken up by the fish which is great. Spot on.

  • @TravelosophyTV
    @TravelosophyTV Рік тому +1

    I really like how these lights reflect on the wood. One of my favorites. Love this wood it looks amazing

  • @Eric_Allen
    @Eric_Allen Рік тому +3

    this might be one of my favorite tanks of yours. It looks so natural with the big rocks and logs. Tons of open space to swim

  • @hexonyou
    @hexonyou Рік тому +1

    honestly just love watching you and Matt work; you have such a great chemistry and your scapes always end up absolutely brilliant.

  • @lizzyanthus1
    @lizzyanthus1 Рік тому +2

    Hi MD and Matt! I'm loving this build, so much! The terrestial moss on the wood, was a surprise! I had no idea it would go aquatic. Hope it adjusts well, like it seems to be doing. Loveing also the choice of chiclids and tetras, and everything. Looking gorgeous guys, nice job! Thanks for this one!

  • @ethanfriedersdorf
    @ethanfriedersdorf Рік тому +2

    Perfect way to start a Saturday

  • @Shmu22
    @Shmu22 Рік тому +1

    I really love this set up ... and it's always fun to have Matt along to teach us about the fish.

  • @kittyiam2206
    @kittyiam2206 Рік тому +1

    I think this is one of your best tanks yet! There's not one thing I would change.

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 Рік тому +7

    What an absolutely stunning tank this turned out to be! I swear some of the fish looked like they were smiling!

  • @jimmied2838
    @jimmied2838 Рік тому +2

    U guys r great on your own but when u get together it's gold. Another great build and video. Looking forward to the video on the order of fish u got in Matt

  • @mkrium6192
    @mkrium6192 Рік тому +2

    Woah new video! You know what.. I would choose your build videos over any movies!

  • @mdotschrody
    @mdotschrody Рік тому +1

    This tank turned out so beautifully. I lol'ed at Matt saying "you were in charge of that" when the log floated up. 😂 Congrats on another successful fish up!

  • @KebunH
    @KebunH Рік тому +2

    Really like the hardscape on this one, glad you didn't overplant it 😂

  • @ChazVR
    @ChazVR Рік тому +1

    Keyholes! So nice to see you get those, I've had a group of 8 of them for about a year now, such a good underrated cichlid, not as shy as people may think either :)

  • @v-man372
    @v-man372 Рік тому +1

    Always look forward to MD vids and Matt is a great bonus. Smashed it as always 👍🏻

  • @MUNRO13
    @MUNRO13 Рік тому

    Absolutely STUNNING aquarium. Fish selection is the best I’ve ever seen! Love them all!

  • @christopher_scott
    @christopher_scott Рік тому +6

    Absolutely epic video! You are such an inspiration, can’t wait to meet you one day 😂🤣

  • @Arjun_Kini
    @Arjun_Kini Рік тому

    It was me who requested Malawi Cichlids tank setup. Thank you so much MD! I really appreciate that❤

  • @kennethgriffin9770
    @kennethgriffin9770 Рік тому +1

    Do more scapes like this!!!! I’m obsessed with how this came out!

  • @bornstellar1519
    @bornstellar1519 Рік тому

    Watching MD’s videos at .5x speed is the best thing on the internet

  • @aaronbecker5617
    @aaronbecker5617 Рік тому +1

    You two are the Laurel & Hardy of fish keeping

  • @Dubravkuh
    @Dubravkuh Рік тому

    My favorite 4ft tank build you’ve done yet! It’s so captivating!😍

  • @Capn_Mal
    @Capn_Mal Рік тому

    I got a group of the white tip bentosi about 10 months ago and they're probably my favourite tetra that I've ever kept. I love their look and their behaviour is so fun to watch when they spar and show off to females etc, so happy to see you have some now too! Scape looks amazing as always as well of course!

  • @malinryden3099
    @malinryden3099 Рік тому +1

    The Acaras just look so cute and happy with their little faces

  • @agirlnamedmichael1670
    @agirlnamedmichael1670 Рік тому +1

    This is one of my favorites! Well done!

  • @Lijnoftylerwoods
    @Lijnoftylerwoods Рік тому

    Favorite set up yet!! Congrats to a once again collaboration set up design, amazing and beautiful!!

  • @yashtapase3821
    @yashtapase3821 Рік тому +2

    The last river shot tho 😍🤯
    You are the inspiration for me and my friends ❤️
    Huge love and respect from India 🇮🇳

  • @TheHemiphil81
    @TheHemiphil81 10 місяців тому

    I have a 300 gallon acro reef tank fully grown acros and you have made me want to set up my empty 180 tank just like your amazing, beautiful freshwater tanks. I am very very impressed.

  • @dickiedavis5240
    @dickiedavis5240 Рік тому

    One of my favourite tanks of the new studio. Brilliant. Well done.

  • @Connie4422
    @Connie4422 Рік тому

    This is my favorite tank in the studio!! Well done. So beautiful!

  • @joaorodrigues6526
    @joaorodrigues6526 Рік тому

    I absolutely loved watching this build, I have been planning something very similar to this as my next big build and it was almost as if I saw my own thought come to life! Thank you so much for an amazing video and it is always a pleasure watching the energy between the two of you and how your friendship has grown over time!

  • @jayv1903
    @jayv1903 Рік тому +1

    love this tank! Good to see a different looking tank with structure!

  • @AnubisFenrir
    @AnubisFenrir Рік тому

    Everyone knows it's going to be an amazing video when Matt here

  • @shonhatley541
    @shonhatley541 Рік тому

    One of the best setups so far. Amazing.

  • @pink_alchemist
    @pink_alchemist Рік тому

    The ruler! My absolute favourite bit between you two. I giggle just thinking about it.

  • @kayleighkneale7690
    @kayleighkneale7690 Рік тому +2

    Love watching your videos ❤ been watching you since you were in old house in your garden shed 😅 so glad you and mat have come inseparable love watching use two together 😊

  • @lisa_w254
    @lisa_w254 4 місяці тому

    Nothing but joy watching your videos! Keep up the awesome work!

  • @lilmatty11
    @lilmatty11 Рік тому

    Stunning tank. Definitely my favourite in the studio. Love the South American tanks. Should do a few more different plecos and some more oddball fish. Love the whiptails. Royal whiptail are lovely and would look amazing sitting on the wood in the tank.

  • @peasantrobot
    @peasantrobot Рік тому +2

    Great selection (I hoped soooo much for those white fin tetras to be picked up) and huge success! Good job guys!

  • @swayzalinio
    @swayzalinio 5 місяців тому

    This is so amazing. I just fell in love with fish keeping again.

  • @overlandtowater
    @overlandtowater Рік тому

    I have had keyholes for going on 5 years now I love them very gentle for a cichlid. My how I’m fond of South America tanks ❤❤❤

  • @staticborris85
    @staticborris85 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video as always! I love to see dwarf cichlid tanks, and you have made an amazing home for them! I have a 4ft tank with a pair of EBA, 6 Keyholes, 6 rams, and 6 corys. the Keyholes have successfully raised 9 babies to the same size as yours. I have had no issues with Acara and Keyhole living together apart from the odd squabble over teritory or the Acara getting to close to the babies.
    Keep up the great work! 👍

  • @pencilpauli9442
    @pencilpauli9442 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic tank. ❤❤
    One of my favourites you've made so far

  • @imoan1976
    @imoan1976 Рік тому +11

    That thumbnail is a click bait lol I loved the video but was so disappointed that the bigger cichlids weren't in there 😂😢

  • @IJm3
    @IJm3 Рік тому

    Got a real ying yang vibe from the cabinets. Really good build, looks fantastic 😊

  • @kered36
    @kered36 Рік тому

    that was a joy to watch and may i say one of your best creations to date. I love the collaboration with Matt and agree with Cato Thomassen, that a common channel between you both would be a fun adventure.

  • @howardgin5232
    @howardgin5232 Рік тому

    You guys are the perfect working partners!

  • @Amanda-uc5jq
    @Amanda-uc5jq Рік тому +2

    I love this tank, much as I love plants sometimes I curse part way through you planting because the hard scape just disappears 😂

  • @tinchytarantula
    @tinchytarantula Рік тому +1

    Turned out pretty good another banger from MD and fishshop Matt ❤

  • @johnpatterson9219
    @johnpatterson9219 Рік тому +1

    MD, have you considered live streaming some of your tanks; so we can watch what’s going on every day; it would be so relaxing and wonderful. MD Fish Tank Cam!

  • @msifits
    @msifits Рік тому

    Man after watching your videos i'd strating my own aqua scape aquarium i loved how passionate you are, learning more from u✍️

  • @stevesmith6022
    @stevesmith6022 Рік тому

    This is my favourite scape so far MD brilliant mate just amazing…

  • @tigercow
    @tigercow Рік тому

    Probably your best work as of late. Great stuff, as always.

  • @James-xd6lh
    @James-xd6lh Рік тому

    yes love it when the two of you do big tanks together!

  • @tristambre632
    @tristambre632 Рік тому +2

    I miss seeing your boys, they must have got so much bigger by now !

  • @mitchfollis3939
    @mitchfollis3939 Рік тому

    You guys need a best buddies song for the intro loving the collabs from you two!❤😂🎉

  • @queenofcondiments7988
    @queenofcondiments7988 Рік тому

    Love it!! Cardinals are my absolute FAVORITE! ...Beautiful... as usual ;) :)

  • @ricardocaliman2830
    @ricardocaliman2830 Рік тому

    I haven't laughed so hard in years.... at 22:20 you let out with:
    " I'm going to make sure that this one isn't completely covered in plants" ...........
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    never did I think YOU would utter those words!

  • @ASMRkiddo
    @ASMRkiddo Рік тому +2

    You and Matt together are hilarious- a bit like a fishy version of the Top Gear team from 10 yrs ago.... :)

  • @goarn9017
    @goarn9017 Рік тому

    For me this is one of your best ones yet!
    A (little bit) less is more ! 😊😊

  • @aqhan
    @aqhan Рік тому +2

    Top tip for cutting the ends off of zip ties, especially if you don't want to slash your fingers opened next time you handle them: use chep nail clippers instead of scissors. They will cut so flush that you can run your finger over it and won't feel a thing.

  • @KingsAquariumsAndReptileRoom

    Awesome video guys! I absolutely love the scape of this aquarium. Very very natural! Cant wait to see what it will look like in a months time. Love all those fish you have chosen for this aquarium, they are gonna look absolutely stunning!. Maidenhead certainly had some healthy looking beautiful fish in store, thanks for sharing 😊

  • @KyoyaTategamiLEO
    @KyoyaTategamiLEO Рік тому

    By far one of your best tanks

  • @Nicholas-db5sl
    @Nicholas-db5sl Рік тому

    Fantastic tank set up. Well done!

  • @antoinehage3762
    @antoinehage3762 Рік тому

    Yessss, my favorite biotoop. Turned out so well

  • @mediocrespectator5627
    @mediocrespectator5627 Місяць тому

    Great looking scape! Amazing work guys. Very proper 😊

  • @SirMilone
    @SirMilone Рік тому

    One of my favorites so far, great work!

  • @rickfromthecape3135
    @rickfromthecape3135 Рік тому

    May be your coolest tank yet! I am inspired.

  • @AlvinCarloRoman
    @AlvinCarloRoman Рік тому +2

    O my goodness you took your time to upload new vid! Not saying it is bad... It is just too long of a wait! LOL

    • @EchoHamilton
      @EchoHamilton Рік тому

      ive been waiting for for a long time, and the joy on my face when i saw the new video

  • @shiboshu
    @shiboshu Рік тому +1

    Wonderfull aquarium. I'm in love with your results of teamwork

  • @cathyhendrix7552
    @cathyhendrix7552 Рік тому +1

    Awesome tank MD. Of course. And here in America we do call the tetras with the white tips Candy Cane tetras. 🤷 Why the difference? IDK. Hey did you notice that the Acara looks like they're smiling? That's so cute. I have so much fun watching you and Matt. You guys make me laugh 😂. Thank you MD for another fantastic video.

  • @roselewis24
    @roselewis24 Рік тому +1

    Another beautiful tank. You two are always entertaining with your banter. I would love some advice on stocking a three foot tank with different tetras and clean up crew, the fish shops near me haven't always got the best advice. I really liked the tetra tank from an earlier video and want to do something similar.

  • @hardybryan
    @hardybryan Рік тому

    Looks beautiful, genuinely enjoyed this. I don't expect the amano to last long in there. Cichlids love shrimp.

  • @andrewmurray855
    @andrewmurray855 Рік тому +1

    “Two bros fiddle with their wood for 15 minutes”

  • @cjnye
    @cjnye Рік тому

    Best bromance in fishkeeping YT 😄

  • @lulusunboxing1678
    @lulusunboxing1678 Рік тому

    Loving this set up! Looking forward to see updates on it!

  • @rickismith7977
    @rickismith7977 Рік тому +2

    Can't wait for your malawi tank as that's what I keep here. I love your videos been watching for a while now. Big fan of yours shame we don't have much resources where I live across in guernsey channel islands.

  • @charliesawka5130
    @charliesawka5130 Рік тому

    Really love the scape. Looking forward to seeing the other tank beside done. Keep it up guys🍻

  • @rubikscubeboy9734
    @rubikscubeboy9734 Рік тому +2

    Great video like always

  • @kweenkitten6207
    @kweenkitten6207 Рік тому

    I love small cichlids, this is an amazing tank md. Very beautiful style tank! ❤❤

  • @ijustshatnered757
    @ijustshatnered757 Рік тому

    master level minimalist hardscape right there

  • @AnubisFenrir
    @AnubisFenrir Рік тому

    1:32 We got two Sun's 🤣😂 matt is hilarious

  • @mainshoto1278
    @mainshoto1278 Рік тому

    whatever the tank, the cardinals always steal the show ❤