𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks So many people are asking me how to get success without expensive equipment and co2 systems. I've put together a list of ten things that I think will help you :) Equipment (all links affiliate): 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 𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: US amzn.to/3t6HOHD UK amzn.to/3orIdRv 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 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 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: US amzn.to/3k9EmpY UK amzn.to/3p5XUPY 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Shelving: US amzn.to/2SrYZ5k UK amzn.to/2GFWKJ2 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝘂𝗺𝗽 (𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿): 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 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/
My local fish shop have a zebra pleco in, I don’t have your Twitter so can’t reach out any other way, not sure how close you are to the shop location though, would love for you to respond so I can give you this info so we can see a zebra pleco on this channel
I've got bacopa, jungle Val & hornwort started in a bog filter for my 110 gal stock tank I have goldfish in & they are growing like MAD cause of the ferts they get from the waist they put out, when I get enough of them grown out I'm going to start me a feeder GUPPY POND to feed my bigger fish with.👍
If you have a timer, a little trick I learned is to give the light a 1 hour break in the middle of the day. This allows CO2 levels to rise because the plants aren't photosynthesizing as rapidly, plants can also take up nutrients from the water and substrate during this time to replenish their nutrient storage. The algae isn't getting light so its growth cycle is interrupted, when the lights come back on the plant has more CO2 and is ready to photosynthesize again
Interesting. . . I'm going away for 2 weeks (I have a friend coming by to feed the fish and water the plants of course) but I'll try it and I'll see how it looks when I get back.
Great tip for sure...I do the same thing...I actually have the lights on for 2 to 3 hours late morning and then an additional 5 to 6 hours from early to late evening..✌
I believe this method is often referred to as a "siesta." I have actually been meaning to try it out since so many people seem to have success with it.
Love what you say about EXPERIMENTING. So many people are afraid to do it 'wrong', we are a control society. Gardening taught me how I could let go and just try stuff. It actually gives much MORE fun.
I've definately said it before but when I was trying to get into fishkeeping, MD was the one who made it possible for me! I was going straight in with planted tanks and ive used my lights for 12 hours since the beginning :) Wouldnt be doing this well without ya, man
Agree. I now have 3 tanks. So glad MD was my 1st video. I really like the simplist, no BS approach. I live in Australia and products are more expensive. Just enjoy watcing MD.
By far my favorite aquatic channel. You’re both personable and knowledgeable, and your friendliness doesn’t feel forced or uncomfortable. Thanks for the info and enjoyable content! 🥰
I started a new tank last week-I’m a new hobbyist but have been watching you for years! I broke out my notebook and started taking notes on everything I can! I have a 15 gallon fluval flex with dwarf hair grass, Java fern, ludiwigia, pearl weed, and dwarfwater lettuce. In there I have 6 rasbora hetermorpha (supposedly super hardy) to help me do a gentle fish-in cycle. I’m still learning about fertilizer, but I dose Seachem Flourish once a week, and feed my fish every other day. I’m thinking I need to get some root tabs! Still playing with lighting too.. I’ve been using the low to medium setting and doing longer hours. No algae yet, and I think my fish appreciate not being blinded. I think my fish also feel more comfortable with slightly softer lighting as well.
Totally agree with everything you said, MD! For me, a hobby is just a hobby. You just have to equip yourself with everything, knowledge-wise. After all, every tank is different. A hobby should be fun, it shouldn’t feel like a chore.
After watching your vids, I finally took the plunge and got a low tech tank up and running! Neons, embers, corydoras julii, blue dream shrimp, nerites, a few unintentional bladder snails and assassins to keep them in check! Thank you for your passion and inspiration!
Wow, I have just realised that I've watched 12 hours of UA-cam aquarium videos (the sun just came up), and this was by far the best. I've been looking for clear information about setting up a planted tank, but I didn't expect to find such a well presented set of principles. My fish and I Thank you very much.
I am so addicted to this hobby because of you man! I'm currently building my second tank. I've learned a lot with your videos as well! Keep doing this great job! Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹
At 4:45 thanks for putting the warning about burning things if you cover your lights. Most people just don't realize or think about the fact that lights also produce heat
This is the video that everybody in the freshwater aquarium hobby needs to watch. You have the most beautiful tanks, the best looking videos, and the greatest advice. What I love about your channel is that you present these amazing aquariums, but you do so in a way that helps us believe and understand that we can do it too. And I appreciate how you tell viewers to have patience not to give up. On the wall over my desk and my aquariums I have framed the one-sheet movie poster from the film Galaxy Quest. I have it there partly because I worked on the film and it is a memento from that project, and partly because of the famous line from that movie uttered by Tim Allen's character, "Never give up, never surrender!" There are going to be times in this hobby, in our careers, or life in general when we feel like giving up. I like having that constant reminder to never give up. So I am very glad you mentioned patience and encouraged everyone not to give up. Thank you for your terrific videos. Blessings to you!
@@ella-and-her-cup-of-coffee Just speaking from the heart. As an actor, visual effects artist, animator, and voice-over performer I am privileged enough to be able to do a fair amount of mentoring, teaching, and public speaking. I'm all about encouraging people. And that is what I love about MD and his channel. It's all about encouragement. I try to do the same with my channel as well. This hobby of fishkeeping & aquascaping can be a challenge sometimes, but it doesn't have to be difficult or daunting. MD proves that with each of his videos. Never give up, never surrender!
Just found your channel... Started a fish tank (a small one) after stopping 20 years ago. So needed to learn everything all over again. I love your tips and video's and to do it on a low budget.I learned a lot already... I actualy have my whole family exited about fish tanks now... were hoping to put in a 2m tank after we're finished adding more room to our home..
I've been binge watching your videos and your one of my favorite fish tank UA-camrs now. Your personality and what you do with your tanks are what sets you apart from everyone else. The way you scape your tanks has inspired me to start planning what I want to do with my 90 gallon next. Right now it's boring looking and only has a bunch of plants randomly planted. I really want to try to replicate one of your scapes because there all so beautifully done. So thank you for your hard work MD keep up the amazing work.
I have to say this MD channel has to be my top channel to watch...he gives me a chuckle and enjoyment. MDs tanks are inspirational. Have to upgrade some of my lighting options on a few of my tanks...
I've been struggling with low tech set up for months now and i am doing my best to avoid getting c02. This video of yours is very assuring and it gave me motivations to keep trying! thank you so much for this!
This video is just what I needed! I already have a low tech nano tank that is doing pretty well at the moment and bought a slightly bigger tank. But I started thinking that I have to have Co2 injection in it because that's what everyone says... But now I know it is just fine with a low tech setup. I feel much more comfortable with it as well. Thanks MD!!!
I watch everyone of your videos and love them, I can't decide what I envy more, your ability to visualize a tank and make it happen or the fact that no matter what you do, your plants always thrive and look amazing.
I’m totally blown away by your vids, found your channel a few weeks back, can’t stop watching them. I’ve always loved planted tanks but have never been brave enough to try one. In the next couple of weeks I’m making my first steps into the hobby, thanks to you keep it up man 👍🏻👍🏻
This is the best video I have watched for low tech, smaller tanks. So much useful and necessary information! I feel like others don't go that in depth, but I need those extra details to ensure what I'm doing 😊
Brilliant video, I have kept tropical fish for well over fifty years and your channel has inspired me to return to this wonderful hobby after a three year break, your channel has to be the best on UA-cam, many thanks my friend, Terry.
You are now my go to guy. Your builds are ridiculous. Your advice is pragmatic and doable (I have the little mesh bags on order from Amazon now for my next tank build). I started with nano betta tanks...many mistakes were made...and to date my largest tank is a 29g. Too much fertilizer (thrive AND aquasoil) and too high light and I lost a LOT of plants to algae. Scrapped that and rescaped.. Now I'm going to DIY my own rimless tank (Aqueon 55 into a rimless...wish me luck) and incorporate that wave machine for my school of rainbows. Bogwood is proving difficult to find here in Michigan so I'm going foraging along a local river in the future. Sorry for just dumping all of that on you...lol. What I meant to say is... THANK YOU!!! Your tips and tricks and aesthetics are exactly what I've been looking for and, as soon as I get out of debt from all the substrate and hardscape and plants that I've purchased to fuel my love for this hobby, I'm going to subscribe so that I can get the insider stuff and continue to allocate what should be going out money for my fish (and reptiles). Cheers!! Thanks from Detroit!!!
MD, I've loved seeing your videos constantly improve not even just from a content prospective but also from a quality prospective. I've learned a ton from you and it's awesome watching you learn. Keep up the good work, my friend.
Truly appreciate this content. Gives great advice in how to APPROACH the hobby, especially in the low tech area where I believe everyone should start off with. Doesnt tell you what to do but rather gives tips that might work for you as well as how to deal with things if it doesnt. Thank you for this 🙏🌱
Outstanding video!!! Love it. All over that is what life is. Life knocks you down, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and move on. Thanks for sharing this.
Your tips and channel improved my planted aquarium so much ! Such awesome advise unlike all the other people telling you that you need c02 injections to grow plants and only meed your light on for 6 hours and you need to buy 400 dollar lights and blah blah.... Thanks MD
Awesome tips mate. I've been in the hitech game for 2 years and I have a small tank I wanted to do light only. That light tip is what is going to save me headaches, glad I ran across this video. Also, adding the floating plants I was on the fence with but that's a definite now.
Wait. Are those Monstera & Easter Lily growing IN the tank itself @ 19.48?! I would LOVE to learn how to do that. Absolutely gorgeous. You're an absolute artist, sir! Thank you for your gentle, helpful content.
Started the video doing f**k all; finished the video doing a 50% water change and plant trimming session in my tank 🤔 the part regarding popping one of your videos while doing maintenance was definitely spot on!
It's funny that you said you experimented with the lighting and timing. I've been into houseplants/indoor gardening for about 10 years and one of the main things I've learned is that when using artificial lighting, it's better to have them on at least 12 hours a day at a lower wattage than *blasting* the plants with only 6 hours of light. You've really inspired me to start planted tanks, love your videos! (:
We were wearing the same Sweatshirt today!!! LOL! Stumbling upon your channel a few months ago was THE singular BEST thing that ever happened for my tanks and this hobby for me! You keep me inspired every day and I'm getting more enjoyment from this hobby than I ever have.
Few other pointers: if you have a nano tank especially, consistency is key (water temperature, lighting, water changes) because there is much less room for error with less water. When I started off I had such a had time keeping my 10 gallon tanks consistent temperatures in the winter here causing my shrimp population to stunt. When I moved to a 20 gallon things got much easier because everything happens more gradually
Just wanted to say this video helped me a lot. Thanks for uploading this. After hearing all your tips I got the confidence back to keep up this fun hobby.
This is helped me a lot today. I set up my first 10 gal a bit ago for my female betta and I lost her last night. I wanted to simply just scrap re-home my fish and scrap all my tanks. I have had a lot of luck in my other tanks but something just wasn't working in that one. This video has helped kinda give me a "pick me up" to keep going. Thank you.. I needed it.
I'm new to your channel. I have been an on again, off again fish keeper over several decades in my life. I do enjoy creating a world for fish to live in and love to watch them. I am just not that great at it. I have only ever purchased tanks, equipment, etc. from my average pet store but, I always tried to find a "better" store for the plants and fish. I have to say, I am so envious of your tanks! Anyone who can create and maintain a beautiful, thriving planted tank has my utmost respect. It is a lot of work and does take some pretty good knowledge to be successful. Thank you for the content you provide on your channel. I found this video to be very helpful and encouraging. My husband would absolutely kill me if I got back into the hobby though so I am not sure if I should try it again! Maybe I'll go find your content on the nano systems. Start small and work my way up. We'll see. Keep the content coming and great job on your videos. You're a PRO!
After watching this I'm going to experiment with moving my lights further away from the tank and leave them on longer. I've also got to get rid of the wood canopies on top of my tanks. All they do is get in the way. Your tanks are beautiful.
I had actually kinda given up on trying any kind of fish or planted tank after watching most other youtubers in the hobby but I think I'll start again soon , Very helpful channel you've got here ☺️
Tip #10 is the best!! I struggled and lost fish from the beginning. Now I’ve got a happy tank. And this channel has REI soured me to get even heavier with planted tanks. Excited to find the channel. I’m hooked! Great job bro! Love from NYC! ❤️❤️💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. Cheers!!
Since subscribing you've inspired me to scrap my old scape and do a planted one so yesterday I did exactly that! This video has come at the best time as I had concerns about lighting and fertilisers. I also have a nano tank so will be experimenting with a no filter tank soon. Thanks for the inspiration and advice.
The "experiment" aspect cannot be stressed enough. I have a deep tank (21in) and a great, top of the line light on it but it took me a year to realise I needed more hrs of MAX light to do better. Cause everyone is "afraid" of too much light and most advice comes from this view. BUT most don't have DEEP tanks. My water is great (hard) as well, so it balances well, in a deep tank with loads of light.... We need to try different things. Thank you so much for stressing this part of the hobby.
Just a thought here: The problem with underdosing fertilizer is that algae can utilize single nutrients where plants need nitrogen, potassium AND phosfor. underdosing ferts can therfore cause an algae bloom because fishwaste only gives a big amount of nitrogen. I have had this problem in 2 tanks already and dosing more ferts was the solution there, because I was starving my plants. Also I found floating plants work well as shade against high light too. Love your contend MD! Keep up the awesome stuff!
I love this video, very down to earth and explain everything we need to know about aquascaping in general. That talk about algae made me remember the ‘family tank’ I have in my home. Once my brother was complaining about the greenish water and I was so fed up with it, I bought a higher lumen LED. Once it turned on, the water suddenly looks clear, even though it was greenish few seconds ago, and he finally understand that greenish water is actually normal as long as it doesn't affect the plant growth too much. I think people have too much expectation from watching high tech tank. They sometimes failed to realize that high tech means high investment, and when your tank isn't a ‘high investment’ one, then don't expect too high 🤣
what a genuine nice guy. hello mate, thanks for your cheer and the advices. my tapwater is phosphate heavy in South Wales and i have tons of algae, but there seem to be a light in the end of the tunnel.
3:09 I recently moved my planted tank and I broke it down completely and didn’t keep any of the livestock. I left the soil in the tank as I was eventually going to set it back up again. The tank was sitting for about three weeks with no water in it and Monte Carlo and hydrocotyle tripartita started growing in there 😂. Put effort in and you get problems, no effort and things just work 😅.
I've been doing so much research in the past two weeks on how to get started on keeping fish or what size and shape tanks I'll need, even looked into trusted filters and heaters, I forgot about plants, I want to do a planted aquarium, but I don't know what types of plants I'll need or want, or how to balance the tank with that in mind, started looking into them today, this video came at great time.
You’re the Best! Not only are your tanks and artistic stylings phenomenal to look at your witty humor and happy demeanor intermingled with loads of useful information have me sitting here laughing and learning at the same time. It doesn’t get better than that! Thank you. Be well and keep it up!
I think all your videos are sooo informational and helpful. Mostly, you're presenting and explaining it where I can really find it helpful to use in my own experience as I try and get better on maintaining and creating more planted tanks. I appreciate all your videos and keep them coming as I am a regular viewer on your channel and have subscribed.
Lighting is a small issue for me too! It’s like it builds algae but it’s also not growing my plants enough to me. I guess it’s the cheap lights I got when I bought the tank.
I really needed this video. I just got back into the hobby and am trying a planted tank for the first time. Cyanobacteria has got the best of my first attempt and I’m in the process of starting over. Not gonna give up but I needed the moral boost.
Super! thank you, u just bought and planted my first ever fish tank, and this is an encouraging video to come across. ❤ Do you buy your ground cover plants locally, or do you order seeds?
great work done .... this is the right video about Aquarium Tips ,done by someone who really love this hobby ... not like many others who only talks about expensive setups and exact metods
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks
So many people are asking me how to get success without expensive equipment and co2 systems. I've put together a list of ten things that I think will help you :)
Equipment (all links affiliate):
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Can you start putting your videos on Rumble
My local fish shop have a zebra pleco in, I don’t have your Twitter so can’t reach out any other way, not sure how close you are to the shop location though, would love for you to respond so I can give you this info so we can see a zebra pleco on this channel
I think your tanks look great and are amazing, but you have your lights on for to long.
I've got bacopa, jungle Val & hornwort started in a bog filter for my 110 gal
stock tank I have goldfish in & they are growing like MAD cause of the ferts
they get from the waist they put out, when I get enough of them grown out
I'm going to start me a feeder GUPPY POND to feed my bigger fish with.👍
Thank you for this amazing video
If you have a timer, a little trick I learned is to give the light a 1 hour break in the middle of the day. This allows CO2 levels to rise because the plants aren't photosynthesizing as rapidly, plants can also take up nutrients from the water and substrate during this time to replenish their nutrient storage. The algae isn't getting light so its growth cycle is interrupted, when the lights come back on the plant has more CO2 and is ready to photosynthesize again
Interesting. . . I'm going away for 2 weeks (I have a friend coming by to feed the fish and water the plants of course) but I'll try it and I'll see how it looks when I get back.
Great tip for sure...I do the same thing...I actually have the lights on for 2 to 3 hours late morning and then an additional 5 to 6 hours from early to late evening..✌
I'll give that a try
I believe this method is often referred to as a "siesta." I have actually been meaning to try it out since so many people seem to have success with it.
How cool, thank you for the tip!!
I love how obtainable you make the hobby. My tanks have gotten a lot better since I found your channel!
I'm so scared to start a tank.. i wanna try one without fish and just have plants in water..I'm not sure where to start.
Edit: hydroponics
@@potatopotatoeOG Did you ever get started and how did it go?
Love what you say about EXPERIMENTING. So many people are afraid to do it 'wrong', we are a control society. Gardening taught me how I could let go and just try stuff. It actually gives much MORE fun.
It costs money and time thats why people are afraid
❤ Love your ATTITUDE . I REALLY NEED TO start growing my own chillies .
@@sanjaymahato7138 I hate the idea of getting it wrong and my fish dying :S it happens though
I've definately said it before but when I was trying to get into fishkeeping, MD was the one who made it possible for me! I was going straight in with planted tanks and ive used my lights for 12 hours since the beginning :) Wouldnt be doing this well without ya, man
Same dude. MD made me not afraid to just jump in and full send
Agree. I now have 3 tanks. So glad MD was my 1st video. I really like the simplist, no BS approach. I live in Australia and products are more expensive. Just enjoy watcing MD.
@@maeveflores yea stuffs so expensive here in Australia
Your skin is so nice. Can we get a skincare vid lol
Seriously...man's got really good skin!!! 👍
And a beard we need a beard video rn
Lots of water and healthier/less greasy foods 😅
As he said... He's got good water!
Why do I see this on every vid
just come at the perfect time as im just about to tip my toe into the world of planted tanks
Tip toe no. All in boyo!
Same
@@nicholasgiles500 exactly. All or nothing!! 💯
@@vividnaturebyChris shouldn't you be sorting Chelsea out lol
@@Wildernessoutside watch me 🤣
By far my favorite aquatic channel. You’re both personable and knowledgeable, and your friendliness doesn’t feel forced or uncomfortable. Thanks for the info and enjoyable content! 🥰
I feel like this has become my lifestyle. I am completely immersed in tanks.
Weeeehalecum to my world 😁
Hey look, I'm the fish now..
Sounds like a good size tank. I wouldn’t fit in my current 60l
@@williamhearn5690 😂
Definitely a lifestyle.
I started a new tank last week-I’m a new hobbyist but have been watching you for years! I broke out my notebook and started taking notes on everything I can! I have a 15 gallon fluval flex with dwarf hair grass, Java fern, ludiwigia, pearl weed, and dwarfwater lettuce. In there I have 6 rasbora hetermorpha (supposedly super hardy) to help me do a gentle fish-in cycle. I’m still learning about fertilizer, but I dose Seachem Flourish once a week, and feed my fish every other day. I’m thinking I need to get some root tabs! Still playing with lighting too.. I’ve been using the low to medium setting and doing longer hours. No algae yet, and I think my fish appreciate not being blinded. I think my fish also feel more comfortable with slightly softer lighting as well.
Totally agree with everything you said, MD! For me, a hobby is just a hobby. You just have to equip yourself with everything, knowledge-wise. After all, every tank is different. A hobby should be fun, it shouldn’t feel like a chore.
After watching your vids, I finally took the plunge and got a low tech tank up and running! Neons, embers, corydoras julii, blue dream shrimp, nerites, a few unintentional bladder snails and assassins to keep them in check! Thank you for your passion and inspiration!
That's awesome! :D
The aesthetic for ur whole fish room is something I want to achieve love your chanel
Wow, I have just realised that I've watched 12 hours of UA-cam aquarium videos (the sun just came up), and this was by far the best. I've been looking for clear information about setting up a planted tank, but I didn't expect to find such a well presented set of principles. My fish and I Thank you very much.
I am so addicted to this hobby because of you man! I'm currently building my second tank. I've learned a lot with your videos as well!
Keep doing this great job!
Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹
At 4:45 thanks for putting the warning about burning things if you cover your lights. Most people just don't realize or think about the fact that lights also produce heat
"It's a life Style!" -- Love that passion!
Your squarish tank with whirlpool effect is absolutely mesmerizing!! after 12:31... cool!
Tbh I do usualy put your videos in the back each time I do my tanks maintenance .. xD
yiiiiisssss 😁
The best thing about this hobby is you’ll never know everything. Always something to learn.
Love that
Thanks!
this might be the best channel on aquariums...fresh or saltwater...and I've seen them all. much respect.
This is the video that everybody in the freshwater aquarium hobby needs to watch. You have the most beautiful tanks, the best looking videos, and the greatest advice. What I love about your channel is that you present these amazing aquariums, but you do so in a way that helps us believe and understand that we can do it too. And I appreciate how you tell viewers to have patience not to give up. On the wall over my desk and my aquariums I have framed the one-sheet movie poster from the film Galaxy Quest. I have it there partly because I worked on the film and it is a memento from that project, and partly because of the famous line from that movie uttered by Tim Allen's character, "Never give up, never surrender!" There are going to be times in this hobby, in our careers, or life in general when we feel like giving up. I like having that constant reminder to never give up. So I am very glad you mentioned patience and encouraged everyone not to give up. Thank you for your terrific videos. Blessings to you!
So why did this comment nearly make me tear up. This is so nice!!
@@ella-and-her-cup-of-coffee Just speaking from the heart. As an actor, visual effects artist, animator, and voice-over performer I am privileged enough to be able to do a fair amount of mentoring, teaching, and public speaking. I'm all about encouraging people. And that is what I love about MD and his channel. It's all about encouragement. I try to do the same with my channel as well. This hobby of fishkeeping & aquascaping can be a challenge sometimes, but it doesn't have to be difficult or daunting. MD proves that with each of his videos. Never give up, never surrender!
Just found your channel... Started a fish tank (a small one) after stopping 20 years ago.
So needed to learn everything all over again.
I love your tips and video's and to do it on a low budget.I learned a lot already...
I actualy have my whole family exited about fish tanks now... were hoping to put in a 2m tank after we're finished adding more room to our home..
I've been binge watching your videos and your one of my favorite fish tank UA-camrs now. Your personality and what you do with your tanks are what sets you apart from everyone else. The way you scape your tanks has inspired me to start planning what I want to do with my 90 gallon next. Right now it's boring looking and only has a bunch of plants randomly planted. I really want to try to replicate one of your scapes because there all so beautifully done. So thank you for your hard work MD keep up the amazing work.
This is a great reminder/pep talk! keep it simple, learn as you go, and don't get discouraged!
“Welcome back to MD fish tanks I’m MD and these are my fish tanks “ who misses that intro ??
Whhellcome
Next vlog...its back ;)
@@MDFishTanks Yay 😊
You may not “want to get philosophical “
But you are.
Great energy, encouraging and positive,
You have a wonderful thing going on here, well done.
Dang MD. You are seriously so motivational. I love these videos!! Oh and casual day at work, got on my MD merch. Same hoodie!! ❤️❤️
awesome :D
I have to say this MD channel has to be my top channel to watch...he gives me a chuckle and enjoyment. MDs tanks are inspirational. Have to upgrade some of my lighting options on a few of my tanks...
I've been struggling with low tech set up for months now and i am doing my best to avoid getting c02. This video of yours is very assuring and it gave me motivations to keep trying! thank you so much for this!
This video is just what I needed! I already have a low tech nano tank that is doing pretty well at the moment and bought a slightly bigger tank. But I started thinking that I have to have Co2 injection in it because that's what everyone says... But now I know it is just fine with a low tech setup. I feel much more comfortable with it as well. Thanks MD!!!
I'm from the Philippines
4 months since I watched your videos. You're such an inspiration for beginners like me. More power 😊
That ending was honestly so inspirational 10/10
I watch everyone of your videos and love them, I can't decide what I envy more, your ability to visualize a tank and make it happen or the fact that no matter what you do, your plants always thrive and look amazing.
I’m totally blown away by your vids, found your channel a few weeks back, can’t stop watching them. I’ve always loved planted tanks but have never been brave enough to try one. In the next couple of weeks I’m making my first steps into the hobby, thanks to you keep it up man 👍🏻👍🏻
This is the best video I have watched for low tech, smaller tanks. So much useful and necessary information! I feel like others don't go that in depth, but I need those extra details to ensure what I'm doing 😊
Absolute best advice video ever!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and encouraging all of us!
Brilliant video, I have kept tropical fish for well over fifty years and your channel has inspired me to return to this wonderful hobby after a three year break, your channel has to be the best on UA-cam, many thanks my friend, Terry.
You are now my go to guy. Your builds are ridiculous. Your advice is pragmatic and doable (I have the little mesh bags on order from Amazon now for my next tank build). I started with nano betta tanks...many mistakes were made...and to date my largest tank is a 29g. Too much fertilizer (thrive AND aquasoil) and too high light and I lost a LOT of plants to algae. Scrapped that and rescaped..
Now I'm going to DIY my own rimless tank (Aqueon 55 into a rimless...wish me luck) and incorporate that wave machine for my school of rainbows. Bogwood is proving difficult to find here in Michigan so I'm going foraging along a local river in the future.
Sorry for just dumping all of that on you...lol.
What I meant to say is...
THANK YOU!!!
Your tips and tricks and aesthetics are exactly what I've been looking for and, as soon as I get out of debt from all the substrate and hardscape and plants that I've purchased to fuel my love for this hobby, I'm going to subscribe so that I can get the insider stuff and continue to allocate what should be going out money for my fish (and reptiles).
Cheers!!
Thanks from Detroit!!!
MD, I've loved seeing your videos constantly improve not even just from a content prospective but also from a quality prospective. I've learned a ton from you and it's awesome watching you learn. Keep up the good work, my friend.
Thanks mate im just set up my 1st planted tank last sat and your tips will help me.
The last tip is the most important.
Excited to be seeing you help Chris Scott soon with his 300 gallon!!!!!!
Was waiting for this video❤️
Truly appreciate this content. Gives great advice in how to APPROACH the hobby, especially in the low tech area where I believe everyone should start off with. Doesnt tell you what to do but rather gives tips that might work for you as well as how to deal with things if it doesnt. Thank you for this 🙏🌱
Outstanding video!!! Love it. All over that is what life is. Life knocks you down, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and move on. Thanks for sharing this.
Your tips and channel improved my planted aquarium so much ! Such awesome advise unlike all the other people telling you that you need c02 injections to grow plants and only meed your light on for 6 hours and you need to buy 400 dollar lights and blah blah.... Thanks MD
Your channel is absolutely without a doubt the best for fish info - thanks for all your inspiration!!!
Awesome tips mate. I've been in the hitech game for 2 years and I have a small tank I wanted to do light only. That light tip is what is going to save me headaches, glad I ran across this video. Also, adding the floating plants I was on the fence with but that's a definite now.
Wait. Are those Monstera & Easter Lily growing IN the tank itself @ 19.48?! I would LOVE to learn how to do that. Absolutely gorgeous. You're an absolute artist, sir! Thank you for your gentle, helpful content.
Just suspend the roots in the water.
I have a pothos resting its roots in a soap dish in my aquarium.
Also a Philo. Micans and Cebu Blue cuttings.
Started the video doing f**k all; finished the video doing a 50% water change and plant trimming session in my tank 🤔 the part regarding popping one of your videos while doing maintenance was definitely spot on!
It's funny that you said you experimented with the lighting and timing. I've been into houseplants/indoor gardening for about 10 years and one of the main things I've learned is that when using artificial lighting, it's better to have them on at least 12 hours a day at a lower wattage than *blasting* the plants with only 6 hours of light.
You've really inspired me to start planted tanks, love your videos! (:
As a one tank person, I Love your tanks. Keep experimenting- good advice.
Great talk - love the 'expectation' bit!
Thanks for the great advice I’ve gotten more from this video then from all the others I’ve watched on this subject.
We were wearing the same Sweatshirt today!!! LOL! Stumbling upon your channel a few months ago was THE singular BEST thing that ever happened for my tanks and this hobby for me! You keep me inspired every day and I'm getting more enjoyment from this hobby than I ever have.
Few other pointers: if you have a nano tank especially, consistency is key (water temperature, lighting, water changes) because there is much less room for error with less water. When I started off I had such a had time keeping my 10 gallon tanks consistent temperatures in the winter here causing my shrimp population to stunt. When I moved to a 20 gallon things got much easier because everything happens more gradually
Best top 10 video on fish keeping I’ve seen. Well done and informative. I’m going to apply a few to my set ups.
When you said “ain’t nobody got time for that” and waved your finger I lost it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 love the content. Love from Minnesota
Just wanted to say this video helped me a lot. Thanks for uploading this. After hearing all your tips I got the confidence back to keep up this fun hobby.
Agreed! Not only that it’s helped me to want to show off my tank more myself!
Underwater gardening
You and Lucas at lrb aquatics gave me confidence to try the non filter natural tanks and ponds
This is helped me a lot today. I set up my first 10 gal a bit ago for my female betta and I lost her last night. I wanted to simply just scrap re-home my fish and scrap all my tanks. I have had a lot of luck in my other tanks but something just wasn't working in that one.
This video has helped kinda give me a "pick me up" to keep going. Thank you.. I needed it.
I'm new to your channel. I have been an on again, off again fish keeper over several decades in my life. I do enjoy creating a world for fish to live in and love to watch them. I am just not that great at it. I have only ever purchased tanks, equipment, etc. from my average pet store but, I always tried to find a "better" store for the plants and fish. I have to say, I am so envious of your tanks! Anyone who can create and maintain a beautiful, thriving planted tank has my utmost respect. It is a lot of work and does take some pretty good knowledge to be successful. Thank you for the content you provide on your channel. I found this video to be very helpful and encouraging. My husband would absolutely kill me if I got back into the hobby though so I am not sure if I should try it again! Maybe I'll go find your content on the nano systems. Start small and work my way up. We'll see. Keep the content coming and great job on your videos. You're a PRO!
hi new to fish keeping very inspired by your vedios.......
Recent found your Chanel and I have to say I love it! So glad to have finally found a UK fishtuber!
After watching this I'm going to experiment with moving my lights further away from the tank and leave them on longer. I've also got to get rid of the wood canopies on top of my tanks. All they do is get in the way. Your tanks are beautiful.
Awesome video man. Liked and subscribed. Love the info, facts, points, and suggestions. Especially like the personality. Good video.
I had actually kinda given up on trying any kind of fish or planted tank after watching most other youtubers in the hobby but I think I'll start again soon , Very helpful channel you've got here ☺️
Tip #10 is the best!! I struggled and lost fish from the beginning. Now I’ve got a happy tank. And this channel has REI soured me to get even heavier with planted tanks. Excited to find the channel. I’m hooked! Great job bro! Love from NYC! ❤️❤️💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. Cheers!!
Since subscribing you've inspired me to scrap my old scape and do a planted one so yesterday I did exactly that!
This video has come at the best time as I had concerns about lighting and fertilisers. I also have a nano tank so will be experimenting with a no filter tank soon.
Thanks for the inspiration and advice.
The "experiment" aspect cannot be stressed enough. I have a deep tank (21in) and a great, top of the line light on it but it took me a year to realise I needed more hrs of MAX light to do better. Cause everyone is "afraid" of too much light and most advice comes from this view. BUT most don't have DEEP tanks. My water is great (hard) as well, so it balances well, in a deep tank with loads of light.... We need to try different things. Thank you so much for stressing this part of the hobby.
Amazing video! It's been so long since we saw these kind of videos, i forgot how much i missed them🤗
Just a thought here:
The problem with underdosing fertilizer is that algae can utilize single nutrients where plants need nitrogen, potassium AND phosfor. underdosing ferts can therfore cause an algae bloom because fishwaste only gives a big amount of nitrogen. I have had this problem in 2 tanks already and dosing more ferts was the solution there, because I was starving my plants.
Also I found floating plants work well as shade against high light too.
Love your contend MD! Keep up the awesome stuff!
Being new to the hobby, this is the best video I’ve seen so far !!
Love this. Thank you for the awesome videos!
Totally agree with tinker time and your thoughts on maintenence. Great video MD! 👍
I love this video, very down to earth and explain everything we need to know about aquascaping in general.
That talk about algae made me remember the ‘family tank’ I have in my home. Once my brother was complaining about the greenish water and I was so fed up with it, I bought a higher lumen LED. Once it turned on, the water suddenly looks clear, even though it was greenish few seconds ago, and he finally understand that greenish water is actually normal as long as it doesn't affect the plant growth too much.
I think people have too much expectation from watching high tech tank. They sometimes failed to realize that high tech means high investment, and when your tank isn't a ‘high investment’ one, then don't expect too high 🤣
Entertaining and educational!
Yes! Top 10 is now here!💪
what a genuine nice guy. hello mate, thanks for your cheer and the advices. my tapwater is phosphate heavy in South Wales and i have tons of algae, but there seem to be a light in the end of the tunnel.
3:09 I recently moved my planted tank and I broke it down completely and didn’t keep any of the livestock. I left the soil in the tank as I was eventually going to set it back up again. The tank was sitting for about three weeks with no water in it and Monte Carlo and hydrocotyle tripartita started growing in there 😂. Put effort in and you get problems, no effort and things just work 😅.
So glad I found this video! Excited to clean up my tanks and try some of your tips!!
I've been doing so much research in the past two weeks on how to get started on keeping fish or what size and shape tanks I'll need, even looked into trusted filters and heaters, I forgot about plants, I want to do a planted aquarium, but I don't know what types of plants I'll need or want, or how to balance the tank with that in mind, started looking into them today, this video came at great time.
You’re the Best! Not only are your tanks and artistic stylings phenomenal to look at your witty humor and happy demeanor intermingled with loads of useful information have me sitting here laughing and learning at the same time. It doesn’t get better than that! Thank you. Be well and keep it up!
I've learned so much from this man. Keep it up MD
I think all your videos are sooo informational and helpful. Mostly, you're presenting and explaining it where I can really find it helpful to use in my own experience as I try and get better on maintaining and creating more planted tanks. I appreciate all your videos and keep them coming as I am a regular viewer on your channel and have subscribed.
By far the best guy on UA-cam doing this thing, top man to....
I needed that! Lighting has been my big question, and, today, I dialed in what I wanted thanks to this!
Lighting is a small issue for me too! It’s like it builds algae but it’s also not growing my plants enough to me. I guess it’s the cheap lights I got when I bought the tank.
Probably the best tutorial video on the low tech planted tank I've seen. 👍 Good job.
So much great info here for us low techies. Thanks for the great content and inspiration.
I really needed this video. I just got back into the hobby and am trying a planted tank for the first time. Cyanobacteria has got the best of my first attempt and I’m in the process of starting over. Not gonna give up but I needed the moral boost.
Hey MD really love your awesome aquascapes so simple and creative.
Your channel is such a nice escape from toxic internet fish forums
Yes a new video love the work
i'm setting up my first tank ;)
u're right stem plants are resilient and it seems thriving to me
Super! thank you, u just bought and planted my first ever fish tank, and this is an encouraging video to come across. ❤ Do you buy your ground cover plants locally, or do you order seeds?
You are just fun to watch! Professional, but casual as well and great content. Thanks!
great work done .... this is the right video about Aquarium Tips ,done by someone who really love this hobby ... not like many others who only talks about expensive setups and exact metods
I research internet as I plan to start my first tank. Thanks for the tips and good word for a starter like me ;)
This was the video I’ve been waiting for. Nice content once again mate.