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  • @MDFishTanks
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    • @pooger7778
      @pooger7778 3 місяці тому +1

      It would really be awesome if you two could find a way to partner more. Like consolidate branding a bit and work together! The chemistry between you two is really great, and the balance between you i or your styles is very complementary, I’ll still watch most of both your videos although the quality of content is so much better with both of you there!

    • @graffic13
      @graffic13 3 місяці тому

      Maybe an apprentice program?!

    • @darrensaquaticsworld
      @darrensaquaticsworld 3 місяці тому +4

      ​@@spp2000Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

    • @darrensaquaticsworld
      @darrensaquaticsworld 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@pooger7778 It's clear that things were not working out and hasn't been for some time. Its hard working with friends.

    • @goarn9017
      @goarn9017 3 місяці тому +2

      As someone who follows you from in your shed: I absolutaly LOVE watching your vids, they're one of the things that help me getting trough some rough years in my life. Bit that's a different story. I really liked this (kind of) episode and if you don't mind me saying: I really believe it's for the better that you and Matt are going back to the "old" formula of keeping it just for the bigger or special things every now and then. You guys where way more spontanious back then. I missed that feeling the last couple of episodes.
      It's better to make this descision now than when its possible to late and maybe cost your friendship.
      Keep up the good work!

  • @Scaperoot79
    @Scaperoot79 3 місяці тому +403

    You're a great friend for providing that security blanket for Matt. You both have so much to offer, and the community is better for it. Thank you for all you do MD😀

    • @audreycooper4860
      @audreycooper4860 3 місяці тому

      💯 I’ve learned so much by watching MD and Matt’s channel!

    • @DashDrones
      @DashDrones 3 місяці тому

      How?

  • @Belgrade.Aquarist
    @Belgrade.Aquarist 3 місяці тому +574

    *Opening the video in sheer panic*

    • @KG-gg8rl
      @KG-gg8rl 3 місяці тому +14

      Me too! I'm so glad everything is ok.

    • @anandasouthard7760
      @anandasouthard7760 3 місяці тому +7

      Same 😅

    • @elly7199
      @elly7199 3 місяці тому +3

      Seriously!!!

    • @jasonross5358
      @jasonross5358 3 місяці тому +5

      I knew MD was going to hard on poor Matt!!!
      😂

    • @matt01506
      @matt01506 3 місяці тому +5

      ​@chicago902
      UA-cam frowns upon links and promotion of another channel which is fair enough I suppose as it's detracting from the channel your on.

  • @FishShopMatt
    @FishShopMatt 3 місяці тому +119

    Thanks buddy, I owe you a lot for showing me this whole UA-cam world.
    Exciting times ahead but I am definitely sad about the change!
    Much love 💜💜💜💜💜

    • @RicoHarding
      @RicoHarding 3 місяці тому +5

      MAAAATTTTTT NOOOOOOO!!!! This is so depressing. 😭 We need you in that studio.

    • @TheCottonman
      @TheCottonman 3 місяці тому +3

      We will miss you on the Channel Matt but I love watching your Channel just as much... Your tanks are more to what I do without the thousand dollars of plants covering all the hardsapes like MDs style... Much success and best wishes always FSM... Cheers 🍻

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 місяці тому +35

      No problem mate. I was going to start the video with a big drama that we had a huge fight, you swore and said you weren't coming back, kicked the IKEA table and walked out 😂😂😂...then I remembered it was the Internet and that wouldn't be a good idea 😂

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt 3 місяці тому +18

      @@MDFishTanks that would have been hilarious, yeah no one needs fake drama!

    • @sombird8317
      @sombird8317 3 місяці тому +1

      MD is it worth pinning this? Bit of speculation in the comments that this might help avoid.

  • @cinnabee5751
    @cinnabee5751 3 місяці тому +294

    Will miss you all together. But glad Matt's doing well.

  • @yannickmichaud3063
    @yannickmichaud3063 3 місяці тому +329

    Hey!!
    Maybe you and Matt could get a even bigger studio and split it in two, split the costs and everything !!! You'd then be partner, each one with his own section, working on your own things and on your own channel, but you'd still see each other every day !! Wouldn't be so lonely !
    And bonus; you'd save some money by splitting the costs !!

    • @glenora1974
      @glenora1974 3 місяці тому +19

      I second that!!! 👍⭐⭐⭐

    • @Jooa69
      @Jooa69 3 місяці тому +7

      was about to wright that too

    • @lunatazekat9868
      @lunatazekat9868 3 місяці тому +11

      Exactly that! Dynamic in this duo is great!

    • @nlhrb
      @nlhrb 3 місяці тому +17

      moving all those tanks would be a nightmare

    • @ammipieterse9319
      @ammipieterse9319 3 місяці тому +4

      Brilliant idea

  • @brandhark7935
    @brandhark7935 3 місяці тому +79

    As long as Matt still makes appearances and you guys are still besties, I’m okay with this.

  • @Dan_Slee
    @Dan_Slee 3 місяці тому +59

    That's too bad, you guys have great chemistry on screen together.

  • @mike_lowndes
    @mike_lowndes 3 місяці тому +159

    Hope you come together for a build occasionally because the two of you makes great tv

    • @himlaac6334
      @himlaac6334 3 місяці тому

      Yeah they should definitely try and do a small collab every once in a while on eachothers channels

  • @fin-tastic
    @fin-tastic 3 місяці тому +80

    I‘m a little bit sad. It was so much fun to have you on my tv both together.

  • @daveyfish
    @daveyfish 3 місяці тому +11

    I could see this coming a month or so ago. You’re very generous MD. Just be careful people don’t take advantage of your kindness.

  • @glassboxfish
    @glassboxfish 3 місяці тому +72

    I’m surprised it only lasted 3-4 months but good on Matt! I hope he’s able to do the salt water tank(s) with you, I was excited for you guys to do that together.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 місяці тому +47

      Update video coming up. It's amazing.

  • @wanderingturtleadventures8619
    @wanderingturtleadventures8619 3 місяці тому +19

    You’re a genuinely good guy. So many people would act like they own Matt for giving him a platform and helping him get a strong start to his channel. I think this is why you’re so successful.

  • @AquariumShed
    @AquariumShed 3 місяці тому +120

    I'm game to be the next assistant in the MD Fishtube incubator!! 😂
    Really pleased for Matt, but hope we still get to see plenty of you two interacting as it has been a really lovely period of content over the past few months. Good luck with it all!

    • @aqua_dan_man
      @aqua_dan_man 3 місяці тому +5

      Ur editing and MDs persona wud be EPIC!!

  • @calnative4904
    @calnative4904 3 місяці тому +17

    Matt was a great addition to the channel. Instead of just being an employee you should have made him an equal partner. I could see you guys expanding to a huge studio with endless possibilities, with both of you doing quite well as a team.

  • @tygereyes
    @tygereyes 3 місяці тому +65

    I will miss Matt as he has been a fixture whether as the store manager or your sidekick but I am super happy for him. I am opening my own practice and know what you mean by scary. Good luck to Matt! And continued success to yourself.

  • @kuch1two9
    @kuch1two9 3 місяці тому +26

    To be honest, your collaborations with Matt before were okay. An occasional break from the usual. But i like watching your old videos more. When it was more quiet & straight to the point aquascaping videos. Your channel during the pandemic was a great escape from all that's happening around us back then. Looking forward for more! 🥂

  • @dazzlarnic5732
    @dazzlarnic5732 3 місяці тому +7

    Reading between the lines, Matt did not show up for work but you remain professional.

  • @dr-k1667
    @dr-k1667 3 місяці тому +34

    I was worried when I opened the video but this is FANTASTIC NEWS since it means you are both doing well and I am excited for when Matt comes in and does builds with you.

  • @mattferg84
    @mattferg84 3 місяці тому +52

    His channel has been blowing up, it’s been great to see!

  • @cathyhendrix7552
    @cathyhendrix7552 3 місяці тому +32

    You're an awesome friend to have MD. For giving Matt a Jumpstart to help him with his dream. Now, saying that, just make sure that you and he still do the occasional collaboration videos and guest spots on each other's channels. Because the two of you together are so hilarious 😂 and y'all fit together so well that we would miss it for sure. I can't wait to see what's going to happen with the 8ft tank. And what type of fish and how many of them. You could probably put in 500 neons and it would still look empty. LOL. Very excited to see what you have in store for us. Oh and I do love this type of video. Yes please do more.

  • @markpegler3277
    @markpegler3277 3 місяці тому +33

    I see this coming months ago . A few little things I noticed . Being in such a small space tests a friendship. Any Way good luck to Matt

    • @sombird8317
      @sombird8317 3 місяці тому +10

      Not sure if it's fair to assume the friendship was under strain - MD didn't even allude to that.

    • @markpegler3277
      @markpegler3277 3 місяці тому +8

      He’s not going to say that publicly if it’s true or not . The look on mds face is one that has been slightly let down .

    • @stonedboss4765
      @stonedboss4765 3 місяці тому +2

      @@markpegler3277 weird thing for me is not promoting matt's channel lol. why wouldnt you do that for a friend and have the link?

    • @markpegler3277
      @markpegler3277 3 місяці тому +13

      This is going to be very unpopular opinion but for me md has given Matt the platform to be successful clearly shown him how to set up a successful social media platform and the moment he has he’s gone . That’s how I feel and mds face looks like that’s how he feels to. He’s not going to say that but that’s how it looks to me and that’s honestly how I would feel to .

  • @dlj529
    @dlj529 3 місяці тому +19

    Love this fishroom maintanence style video, the more MD the better IMO!

  • @KMD-if2gm
    @KMD-if2gm 3 місяці тому +43

    Fair play to Matt 🎉, hopefully we will see him on your channel occasionally. You and FSM got me into this lovely hobby so thank you 🙏.

  • @merutay9303
    @merutay9303 3 місяці тому +14

    I wish the best for both of you guys. Glad we had Matt. Racks and all that layout changes were definetly 2 man job. He left us a better foundation. Thanks for everything Matt.

  • @csharpe5787
    @csharpe5787 3 місяці тому +24

    I think we could see this coming, as the content was dropping off. Hope you still do some collaborations in the future! And of course, remain firm friends.

  • @user-dz8nf3pg8z
    @user-dz8nf3pg8z 3 місяці тому +14

    Oh noo 😭😭😭😭😭 it was so fun to watch. Not only an aquarium video but also some friends having fun together, joking etc

  • @Vyborgclark
    @Vyborgclark 3 місяці тому +18

    I love these maintenance updates because you do a great job with initial setup and getting started but I always wonder how much work goes into keeping the live plants going down the road. I am sorry to hear we get less MD/Matt but happy for Matt's channel growing because he provides a different view of the hobby that pairs well. Love your work, keep it going!

  • @reigh_leigh
    @reigh_leigh 3 місяці тому +12

    Was noticing you two having some tension with each other in some videos recently, was kind of thinking this was going to happen soon. I really hope you two working together didn't cause some issues with your friendship!

  • @andreagalda28
    @andreagalda28 3 місяці тому +2

    I could tell that something had shifted in the last few videos. I've been going back and rewatching your old videos... I miss your excitement and silly fish voices. You have seemed a bit more subdued than in the past. Best of luck to you both.

  • @mikecullis8401
    @mikecullis8401 2 місяці тому

    New to this hobby. I started with a second hand 200ltr tank and a bunch of accessories and NO knowledge base! So endless U Tube videos and reading. Your videos have been most helpful in this regard. So all planted out and scaped now; looking forward to gradual introduction of fish, clean up gang et al. Many thanks for your expert advice in helping me in my new quest! Appreciated!

  • @TitanSummers
    @TitanSummers 3 місяці тому +16

    Will miss you both together. You are a great friend and I watch both your channels. I hope you will both collaborate sometimes.

  • @amandadonegan2137
    @amandadonegan2137 3 місяці тому +2

    Delighted your plan with Matt worked...this is how people should treat each other.
    I subbed Matts channel when it started and watching you both keeps my evenings peaceful.
    I wish both of you would join up with SerpaDesign and collaborate on a Project!

  • @DavidDavis311
    @DavidDavis311 3 місяці тому +6

    I could feel this was coming in the last build video you guys did together. Best of luck to Matt and to be honest I was missing the solo builds the way things used to be.

    • @fartrellcluggins
      @fartrellcluggins 3 місяці тому +5

      Same. I thought Matt looked slightly annoyed the whole time.

    • @liambrassett9040
      @liambrassett9040 3 місяці тому +4

      I also thought the same, I've just been reading through the comments to see if anyone thought the same as me!

  • @AaAa-je5eo
    @AaAa-je5eo 3 місяці тому +4

    This just feels....weird. And so incredibly sudden, it was hardly any time at all that Matt had joined and now he's gone. Like every video recently we've been enjoying the team dynamic of the two, the "slow mo guys" of Fishkeeping youtube. And I thought MD liked not being on his own in there too! After the awesome and funny 8ft tank install....now Matt won't be there for it?! Damn. 😔😔😔😪

  • @sowers500
    @sowers500 3 місяці тому +4

    You should be proud that you’ve done so well for both yourself and Matt. To be honest, I miss your trips to the fish store. Could be any shop - it was fun watching you select fish in person, if you would think about making that a part of your build routine again.

  • @deanoliv2880
    @deanoliv2880 3 місяці тому +7

    Best of luck to the both of you, I hope you both still show up in each others videos

  • @yashtapase3821
    @yashtapase3821 3 місяці тому +7

    9:28 that subtle change in sentence showed how you were familiar with him.
    Glad Matt's doing great
    All the best both of you ❤

  • @user-bk4ps2yg4x
    @user-bk4ps2yg4x 3 місяці тому +3

    I prefer the pace and personality of your solo videos - will be watching both your channels - you guys are a great source of inspiration ❤

  • @Shane-ps3rn
    @Shane-ps3rn 3 місяці тому +1

    Good on you for giving him a helping hand thought he would have repayed
    it by hanging around longer. Don’t get me wrong talked to Matt loads of time in the shop always sought him out very knowledgable on all fish but never comes across as good on his home videos.after all you took him to America gave him all those tanks to work with you’ve been very polite in what you said about him good on you probably still a kick in the balls.

  • @danieldsouzafrank8637
    @danieldsouzafrank8637 3 місяці тому +14

    MD your studio is still my all time favourite. More than half of Matt's subscribers are from your channel.
    Wouldn't have worked for him, if it wasn't for your support n guidance.
    Its good to see only you build a tank, its your ideas that are unique.
    Just like your last scape, we'd love to see more of your type of scapes.
    Good luck to you.

    • @andrew-hf9fl
      @andrew-hf9fl 3 місяці тому +6

      I think they both have a lot of unique and interesting ideas. I'm sure md would be the first one to say that having access to Matt's knowledge has been a huge asset to him as he grew as an aquascaper. Why someone would feel the need to put one friend down to boost up another I can't understand...the rest of us will be out here happy for them both and wishing them both well

  • @Chinco_NL
    @Chinco_NL 3 місяці тому +3

    Oh, MD, you'll survive. But I liked the chemistry between you both. You really sounded down.
    I watched before and I'll watch after Matt's appearance.
    Love from the Netherlands!

  • @sandglowpets
    @sandglowpets 3 місяці тому +8

    Aww, sad to hear but almost obvious as I think most of us follow you both. I do love the playful banter with you both, so will be looking forward to seeing occasional projects. I think you both have a unique and great energy when you do a build setup (IKEA store lol) together, so please indulge us on occasion! Love watching you both and sending the best.

  • @Johnnydankss
    @Johnnydankss 22 дні тому

    Thats a really good friend, putting homie in a position to make his own path.

  • @jackiehornsey1340
    @jackiehornsey1340 3 місяці тому +5

    I think you are a very good video maker on your own, I like Matt and good luck to him, but I liked the calmer approach to your tank builds before.❤😊

  • @danieljensen4797
    @danieljensen4797 3 місяці тому +7

    Best of luck to Matt! I'm subscribed to his channel as well, but will miss your back and forth, so I look forward to you making cameos on each other's channels. I always enjoy your update videos. It's good to see how the tanks progress after you've posted the build video.

  • @jay-remedy-plz
    @jay-remedy-plz 3 місяці тому +1

    Do NOT run out to fill the void! You’ll rebound while the details sort themselves.
    Subscribed to both channels of course!

  • @rantsandreviews
    @rantsandreviews 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm very happy for Matt. On the other hand i'm really going to miss you two together. Your both good on your own but truly GREAT together.

  • @DonnaArnold1981
    @DonnaArnold1981 3 місяці тому +3

    I like these catch up videos from you.
    I’m kind of gutted that we won’t get to watch you two bouncing off each other as much anymore.
    I thought it would happen for a bit longer tbh, especially after you welcoming him to the studio and buying him a sofa/his own work space, but if he’s still coming over sometimes to help it should be fun to watch your antics.
    I respect that you have encouraged Matt and supported him starting/maintaining his own YT channel. Without you, he probably wouldn’t have been able to grow his channel so fast, so he’s lucky in that sense.
    We will now get the best of your videos, matts videos and the two of you working together type videos. So all is good 😊

  • @user-fq4xi1kn6v
    @user-fq4xi1kn6v 3 місяці тому +2

    It’s a shame that your side kick isn’t with you, you made a great team together. Hope Matt pops in some times. 😘

  • @wesleymayes
    @wesleymayes 3 місяці тому +1

    While I'll miss Matt, I'm excited for this new era and knowing that you'll still work on builds together here and there seems like the best of both worlds considering that means we'll also get more videos from his channel! Kudos to you helping him make that jump 👏 looking forward to the upcoming videos

  • @frittibreezedancer
    @frittibreezedancer 3 місяці тому +1

    Good on both of you! I'm so glad for Matt, he deserves his channel doing well, and it's so nice to have someone helping you out like you did for him. And I know he won't go completely; you still have the saltwater tanks and the 8-footer to finish, for one! 😄

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 3 місяці тому +3

    Hopefully Matt makes lots of cameo appearances and you both thrive independently and together! I always love a good update and feeding video! I can't help but be inspired to make a MBuna tank too!

  • @BradK02
    @BradK02 3 місяці тому +21

    For me Matt jumped ship too soon. But you have to do what you got to do. But all the best. Enjoyed watching videos with both of you.

    • @Dannyturpinfitness
      @Dannyturpinfitness 3 місяці тому +4

      Agreed, I feel like a lot of the tanks like the rack wall were only set up for Matt. But good for him, life is short.

    • @NatalieLewis69
      @NatalieLewis69 3 місяці тому

      Didn't see it working when Matt kept calling him his employee.

    • @darrensaquaticsworld
      @darrensaquaticsworld 3 місяці тому

      ​@@NatalieLewis69Why? He literally was his employee.

    • @michaelcreed1401
      @michaelcreed1401 3 місяці тому +4

      Honestly found matt a little boring anyway . Maybe he came in knowing he would take followers with him to his own channel. Pessimistic way of looking at things I know but you never know. Preferred this channel without him if I'm being totally honest

    • @NatalieLewis69
      @NatalieLewis69 3 місяці тому

      @@darrensaquaticsworld egos

  • @rickfromthecape3135
    @rickfromthecape3135 3 місяці тому +4

    This is actually great news! So happy for Matt as I've subscribed to him from the start. Great on you for giving him the boost!

  • @donaldsouthworthiii5309
    @donaldsouthworthiii5309 3 місяці тому +2

    You are an awesome friend to have done that with him and for him.

  • @Slider617
    @Slider617 3 місяці тому +1

    You guys were great together, and Matt has really grown from your channel. You're a great friend to support him, and who knows, maybe in the future, you can do a feature with him on his channel. :)

  • @mancini2020
    @mancini2020 3 місяці тому +1

    Your tanks are incredible. It’s unfortunate to hear that Matt is moving on. Especially since it seemed like you had more plans to expand with him in the equation but I understand things change. Looking forward to the next chapter of your channel. Cheers Mate.
    All the best Matt!!

  • @msanne40
    @msanne40 3 місяці тому +3

    Kudos to you for providing Matt the "security blanket" he needed to take that leap.

  • @postshawn
    @postshawn 3 місяці тому

    Congrats to Matt!
    I like these videos. Love seeing the maintenance so we all know it's not just easy no fuss fish keeping. Gives a real idea of the type of things we'd be looking at doing if we set up one too. Especially since I'm setting up a 4ft soon and get so much inspiration from your tanks. Thank you!

  • @vwvw4
    @vwvw4 3 місяці тому +1

    I don't think there are many people, here, who can't watch both of you! And it will really be a benefit to both of you as well. You are lucky to be such great friends.

  • @Pharmaquatics
    @Pharmaquatics 3 місяці тому +1

    You're a great friend for lending him a jump off point to pursue what we really loves! Cheers to Matt's success. Hoping you both cross paths again maybe in a bigger warehouse or something!

  • @nicrodel
    @nicrodel 3 місяці тому +4

    Congrats FSM. I like the plants popping out of the top of the tanks, too.

  • @tinchytarantula
    @tinchytarantula 3 місяці тому +6

    Well done fish shop Matt going to miss seeing you both on the regular but let's hope we see you both together every now and then for big builds especially the 8ft aquarium

  • @eriathwen1320
    @eriathwen1320 3 місяці тому +7

    Bless him, that's great news. I just realised I had watched several of his videos but never subscribed so, changed that. Looking forward to seeing what you both, individually, have in store in the future.

  • @miniscenesgb
    @miniscenesgb 3 місяці тому +8

    Oh no. I hope you guys are both OK. Love watching both your channels. Best wishes to you both going forward

  • @meglh23
    @meglh23 3 місяці тому +1

    Really happy for Matt and you are an awesome friend, but I will really miss you guys together! 😭 I'm glad to hear y'all will still do stuff together every now and then.

  • @shel.b.1090
    @shel.b.1090 3 місяці тому +2

    The occasional collab will be awesome but fair play to you both. We love you both either way xxxx

  • @nightlite9009
    @nightlite9009 3 місяці тому +1

    Hope Matt's channel goes from strength to strength. I love his style of video and the info he gives about fish.
    I enjoyed this one MD. I liked seeing the maintenace you do and I'd like to see more. Hopefully, Matt can't keep away for that 8ft scape though. 😊

  • @ianariyoshi2712
    @ianariyoshi2712 3 місяці тому +1

    Yay for Matt!!
    Like many, when I saw the title, I was in a slight panic. “Oh my gosh, did MD and Matt have a falling out? What happened???” Was my initial thought. Then I was quickly reassured that that’s not the case and I’m very happy about that.
    Matt is incredibly lucky to have someone to help him get through that scary transition and it warms my heart to hear that Matt’s channel is successful enough where that scariness isn’t so much that he feels he still needs you as a security blanket. I’m sure you both will collaborate with each other in the future and I can’t wait to see what is in store for the both of you!! Love the content, attitude and mentality behind everything, and the knowledge I’ve gain from the two of you! Thank you so much to both of you for your presence on UA-cam.

  • @meglh23
    @meglh23 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing the maintenance side of things! Would also love to see more info on what to do when you encounter problems.

  • @ashleyduhface
    @ashleyduhface 3 місяці тому

    Congrats Matt! Love that you guys work so well together and can be such good buddies!

  • @pg412
    @pg412 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow, surprising. Absolute best of luck to you both...you're hands down my two favorite fish folks to watch on UA-cam. Will you be maintaining the whole fish shop area you guys built? That seems like a crazy amount of work!

  • @roselewis24
    @roselewis24 3 місяці тому +1

    I’ve been really enjoying the videos you make together. I hope you still make at least one video a month that you both are in. You work so well together and it’s a great laugh, would be sad to see them completely stop.

  • @copingwithcrazy
    @copingwithcrazy 3 місяці тому +1

    You're an amazing friend, supporting Matt and his dreams. 11/10 content every time

  • @phalbaby16
    @phalbaby16 3 місяці тому

    I think you both will do a great job. I learn alot by watching these videos. I'm glad you use natural elements within the tanks. I'd like to see you complete more saltwater tanks.

  • @timjay1859
    @timjay1859 3 місяці тому +3

    glad yah both still going to do stuff together. always fun. Can't wait to see you finish the 8 foot

  • @808DooTS
    @808DooTS 3 місяці тому

    I love watching the two of you together, but I also love seeing you guys succeed and build yourselves up along the path. I am rooting for his success and seeing your guys content!

  • @BabyRubi
    @BabyRubi 3 місяці тому +1

    So relieved it is good news! 2 of my favorite aquarium channels doing well makes me happy.

  • @anandasouthard7760
    @anandasouthard7760 3 місяці тому

    Congratulations to Matt! Looking forward to seeing more on his channel and future collabs with both of you, and of course always happy to see MD content!

  • @valeriee9532
    @valeriee9532 3 місяці тому

    Best of luck to MD and Matt❤️! I love both of your channels, and I can’t wait to see the continued progress as well as a collaboration or two in the future.
    Funny thing, I was wondering if Katie has been able to put her hands in the aquarium water yet😂 Thanks for the update, and yayyy for Katie❤️🐟🌱🐠🌱

  • @pagewhite8177
    @pagewhite8177 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m so super happy for Matt!! You are a good friend, your support of him speaks to your character. I love the solo you videos too and will always be stoked for the ones with the two of you because you’re so fun together. And your channel is at 800K so congrats on that! I can’t imagine keeping up with 35 tanks, that’s impressive and they’re looking great!

  • @LordChumbley
    @LordChumbley 3 місяці тому +1

    Good on you for helping out others achieve their dreams. I tell people I like an organic looking tank. People get that a little better in my experience.

  • @marquisethomas5611
    @marquisethomas5611 3 місяці тому +3

    The way you guys talked about that 8 foot tank i thought he'd at least "stick around" for that

  • @globalfamiliesfirst
    @globalfamiliesfirst 3 місяці тому +1

    MD, You are so creative and talented! That will never change! I love 💕 the update type videos and totally enjoy when your lovely wife is there!
    Great art work by your son! Creativity runs in the family!
    See ya Matt, good luck!
    Can we have a Timmy update? Please? MD, question… what is your favorite plant?
    Favorite fish?
    Favorite aquarium? Best wishes and warmest regards to you and your family, Fran, Staten Island, NY. 😊

  • @FuzzSquatch
    @FuzzSquatch 3 місяці тому

    I love this type of video. Congratulations to Matt! I love the videos where you kind of just talk about the status of different tanks. It’s like we get to spend a little time hanging out in the studio with you.

  • @christopherharkness5418
    @christopherharkness5418 3 місяці тому +1

    I'll miss seeing Matt on the channel as much but it's great to hear things are going so well with his own channel. Twice as much content to look forward to now I suppose!

  • @Garbageflys2u
    @Garbageflys2u 3 місяці тому

    You are an amazing person and an amazing friend being their for Matt and being excited for his Journey.

  • @julianaquascaped
    @julianaquascaped 3 місяці тому +1

    Congratulations, Matt! That was awesome for you to help him through that scary transition period while he helped you reach new heights in the studio.

  • @JenniferDoRego-mp4ky
    @JenniferDoRego-mp4ky 3 місяці тому

    I am so excited to see what is to come for you both. Thank you for all you both do for the hobby! Hoping to see you in the US again soon 😃

  • @gayleenoldroyd2391
    @gayleenoldroyd2391 3 місяці тому +1

    This kinda makes me sad. But cudos to you MD for giving Matt a leg up. His channel is great and I'm aways happy to see either one of your videos pop up in my feed. I really hope you guys still collaborate now and then like when Matt was still at the fish store. I can see Matt running out of room quickly like you did and having to get an actual space to do his scaping. You two together was gold in my opinion. I'm really glad your both doing well!

  • @philip5513
    @philip5513 3 місяці тому +1

    You're a great friend man. I figured he would end up branching out on his own, been loving his content as well as yours as usual! Keep it up the both of you and would love to see you both together sometimes too!

  • @Dustydistefano280
    @Dustydistefano280 3 місяці тому +1

    Love the maintenance videos. Not enough of them online. I get to learn a lot from them about caring for my own tanks.

  • @tomcolclough2023
    @tomcolclough2023 3 місяці тому

    I love everything you both do, including figuring out things like this. Can't have too many of these amazing videos that bring joy into viewers' lives. I know it's a lot of work! I definitely appreciate what you do.

  • @liddybird3608
    @liddybird3608 3 місяці тому

    Yes I love this. Getting an update on a regular basis would be great. Its been frustrating sometimes to watch you put together a tank, (which I also love btw), but never see it again until you're taking it apart. Thanks!

  • @CricketsMa
    @CricketsMa 3 місяці тому

    Best of everything for you and Matt!! What a kindness you gave him! H can still come give you a hand with really heavy things though, right? I bet the two of you could go together to make little excursions, too.

  • @GBLecci
    @GBLecci 3 місяці тому +3

    I built my mbuna tank about the same time you did yours. I have the same results here! They are thriving, they are doing so well that I had 2 or 3 spawning already and now I have almost doubled the population and I don't know what to do LOLOL. I love them, they are active and really nice to watch. I have a bunch of anubias on the tank as well and they are doing great. I need to work on the amount of waste tho. The powerhead you have might be the solution for me as well.

  • @clairedennis4864
    @clairedennis4864 3 місяці тому

    LOVED this episode - enjoy seeing the tanks we’ve seen you build now more mature, and also the fish behaviors/interactions when feeding! If anything, I wish Matt were also in it briefly to explain the departure, but I’m sure we’ll see him again and I started following his channel as well. Great length video as well, sometimes I like the shorter ones for variation!

  • @brandonmaloney388
    @brandonmaloney388 3 місяці тому +1

    Some of the best content came from this team up and I'm glad I got to tag along and will be following both you and Matt future projects but please drop us all some videos with you both vibing doing tank things😁

  • @george398
    @george398 3 місяці тому

    So awesome to see friends working things out. Much success to both of you and I already subbed his channel. Plenty of viewers to go around and i would support both in any way forward. This is a great example of what two guys can accomplish. 👐