Simulating a River for a Fish with a Short Lifespan

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
  • #ecosystem #aquarium #aquascaping
    I built a river ecosystem for one of the shortest-lived fish species, the annual killifish. I transformed a simple box into a dynamic, dual-section tank that simulates the natural habitat and life cycle of these fascinating fish.
    Now I'm sharing with you every step showcasing the process of creation. Watch as the ecosystem comes to life, teeming with plants and fish, as it perfectly replicates their natural environment recreated in a home aquarium.
    👉 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭.
    👉 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.
    / @plantbox60
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  • @plantbox60
    @plantbox60  25 днів тому +120

    Disclaimer: There's not actually a "predator" its a shrimp. Also the fish have wood in the tank so the female can rest from the males trying to breed. A problem with buying these fish is they are mostly sold in pairs. ideally it would have been 4+ females. The aim for the video is to show a fish that is not well known and only lives for a short period and that's one of the reasons they are not popular.
    Thanks for Watching!

    • @jeprox_ph2023
      @jeprox_ph2023 19 днів тому +1

      what's the name of the fish again? 😅

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  19 днів тому +4

      ​@@jeprox_ph2023Killifish

    • @lelotz
      @lelotz 5 днів тому

      @@plantbox60what species? Clown?

    • @jlexoticbirds4134
      @jlexoticbirds4134 5 днів тому

      @@plantbox60What species of Killi? I currently keep least killis but these would be interesting

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  5 днів тому +1

      ​@@lelotznothobranchius Guntheri

  • @Tetra.Exotics
    @Tetra.Exotics 26 днів тому +122

    A few tips about using spray foam and my experience with it. I’ve found that silicon is a more expensive but overall more effective method of attaching crushed rock and other small bits to the foam. Originally cutting out the foam in the box was extremely smart and made it easy to carve to your liking. However if u were to use spray foam between the gap of the glass and the carved faom box, it would’ve tightly and securely stuck to the glass. Love your videos! There really inspiring and teach me a lot👍

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  22 дні тому +13

      @Tetra.ExoticsThank you! Yes for sure, if I was to recreate this or anyone else wants to. This is the best advice, use silicon instead of spray and I did think about foam down the sides but I had the vision of Sand filled sides and wasn't giving up 😂 but this is not the best method. I couldn't find much information before building this so I hope it helps
      Thanks for watching!

    • @AwesomesMan
      @AwesomesMan 13 днів тому

      Do you mean like a silicon based spray adhesive to attack sand to?

    • @Tetra.Exotics
      @Tetra.Exotics 13 днів тому +1

      @@AwesomesMan nope. U can get expanding pond foam at ur local lowes. This is what I use to fill in the gaps between the tank. I use black aquarium silicon to attach sand/coco fiber. Make sure u cover the foam completely in silicon befor adding the sand/coco fiber. The firmly press the sand into the silicon so it does not wear or wash off easily.

  • @ghostly4558
    @ghostly4558 26 днів тому +40

    Watching chill ecosystem videos in a rainy day>>>

  • @Hum255
    @Hum255 18 днів тому +9

    It was the two little “bruhs” for me to instantly follow. Humor and fun aquascapes 🙂‍↕️

    • @KittySprinkles
      @KittySprinkles 2 дні тому +1

      LOL, I thought the dog was saying "bruh" every time!

  • @tesusreef2625
    @tesusreef2625 24 дні тому +13

    These are such a cool fish species! I've never heard of another type of fish who's eggs can survive on land and then hatch in water again!

  • @user-dg4zt6kp8b
    @user-dg4zt6kp8b 27 днів тому +23

    Brilliant. Was waiting for your next one. Very interesting well done 👍

  • @neljand
    @neljand 24 дні тому +55

    Suprised this one didnt blow up yet one of the best ecosystem videos ive seen in a while

  • @user-uy4bf8xn7i
    @user-uy4bf8xn7i 25 днів тому +9

    Must of took ages truly dedicated to all your projects 😊

  • @AquariumShed
    @AquariumShed 22 дні тому +12

    Hey hey! Just discovered your channel and loved this video. Using the cardboard was very smart, I took a different approach with my latest build and it was a nightmare!

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  22 дні тому +1

      Hello @AquariumShed glad you liked it! I've just watched your cave video and it's a great idea. We find a way in the end 😂

  • @HalifaxCollect
    @HalifaxCollect 14 днів тому +3

    This was awesome! Fresh take on pretty much everything. Well done.

  • @BloodStrikeIStheGOAT
    @BloodStrikeIStheGOAT 26 днів тому +7

    Bro your soooo underrated like seriously

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  24 дні тому +1

      @potattomodesopan Thanks I appreciate it! I remember you from the 1st video too

    • @BloodStrikeIStheGOAT
      @BloodStrikeIStheGOAT 24 дні тому +3

      @@plantbox60 thank you bro and i hope your Chanel become big

  • @tejano1
    @tejano1 26 днів тому +9

    Underrated, keep it up!

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  25 днів тому +1

      @tejano1 Appreciate it!

  • @hiresliving8114
    @hiresliving8114 13 днів тому +2

    Bro.
    Absolutely, amazing video. Great work.

  • @junzaragoza608
    @junzaragoza608 12 днів тому +1

    and just like with Dr. Plants, thank you youtube for recommending this video to me. Just subscribed.

  • @commanderhurst3283
    @commanderhurst3283 23 дні тому +4

    Can you try Triops in a shallow Prehistoric paludarium with ferns and moss. Maybe small horsetails.
    Aquatic moss and hornwort would also fit the theme.

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  22 дні тому

      @commanderhurst3283 I can add that to the list!

  • @TankItEasySG
    @TankItEasySG 25 днів тому +5

    When the foam floated... been there buddy hahahaha. Great project though!

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  25 днів тому

      @TankitEasySG Haha the plan was for it to be a snug fit when I filled the sides with sand but it was all fun 🤣 Thank you

  • @LushSaltyAquariums
    @LushSaltyAquariums 26 днів тому +2

    Cheers from my fish room channel in Chicago, where I am a subscriber to yours and where i am also in awe of what you built!

  • @travistaylorphoto
    @travistaylorphoto 22 дні тому +5

    You’re going to blow up, this was fantastic 🙌🏻

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  22 дні тому

      @travistaylorphoto Thank you i appreciate it!

  • @Dyffz
    @Dyffz 26 днів тому +4

    Oh wow! You've gained 8,000 subscribers since your last video!

  • @MrHillbilly
    @MrHillbilly 25 днів тому +2

    Dude this is a very cool tank!! I love the idea behind this❤ I might have to make a tank like this! Love it!

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  25 днів тому

      Thank you! I had the idea for killifish 1st and then when I got the idea for the tank it worked out well.
      When is your next video @MrHillbilly

  • @viperluciano6328
    @viperluciano6328 15 днів тому +1

    Love the video man. May this channel grow big. Awesome build

  • @yurihuta8487
    @yurihuta8487 2 дні тому +1

    excellent work !

  • @unorthodox8552
    @unorthodox8552 26 днів тому +22

    this videos script is....something for sure

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  25 днів тому +2

      @unorthodox8552 Thank you

  • @danielcaridad2425
    @danielcaridad2425 26 днів тому +2

    Really nice video!

  • @dieenteimhimmel7377
    @dieenteimhimmel7377 27 днів тому +8

    this video was great. In my opinion, it could have been a bit longer, and you could have gone into more detail, since I fear some people who don't know much about killifish might be confused, Still, I was very happy to see a new upload from you. keep up the great work

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  26 днів тому +2

      Thank you I agree with you, I tried with this one, the story actually was even harder than shown in the video lol the original story was actually back to front with N fuzeri killifish. It just didn't go to plan
      Thank you

  • @DPac9
    @DPac9 11 днів тому +1

    Oscar winning 🏆 production!

  • @aloranailsandbeauty
    @aloranailsandbeauty 26 днів тому +2

    Another amazing video! So underrated ❤

  • @AshyP4ws
    @AshyP4ws 26 днів тому +4

    Your videos are super cool! For your next, you could possibly try building an ecosystem centered around a bonsai tree.

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  26 днів тому +1

      @Ashyp4aws There's one growing 👀 not a bonsai but something different

    • @AshyP4ws
      @AshyP4ws 26 днів тому

      @@plantbox60 Awesome! I can’t wait to see it grow into something awesome

  • @KevinAndGypsy
    @KevinAndGypsy 22 дні тому +4

    Well done, remember me when you reach 1000000!

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  22 дні тому +1

      @KevinandGypsy I will do!

  • @chanakanbsn
    @chanakanbsn 26 днів тому +6

    nice video and i LOVE this biotope tank!

  • @fairybreadpng7597
    @fairybreadpng7597 15 днів тому +1

    what a brilliant video! your stuff is so bloody entertaining due to a perfect mixture of "going into just enough depth about the tank keeping" and "keeping it a skilfully edited and, wonderfully captured lifespan esc film'. I love this shit so much, Well done and thank you G!

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  14 днів тому

      Thank you I appreciate it! Working on part 2 of this

  • @Four-of-Six
    @Four-of-Six 6 годин тому

    @ 4:56 mins. That is lovely looking dog.....

  • @11shakes
    @11shakes 22 дні тому +4

    I love your vids!

  • @AwesomesMan
    @AwesomesMan 13 днів тому +1

    Wow I love this build! Now can I recreate it as a first tank.. 👀 I want to use beginner friendly endlers and shrimp though.

  • @therealistmccoy6237
    @therealistmccoy6237 26 днів тому +7

    Great video!

  • @squiddy5778
    @squiddy5778 22 дні тому +3

    Bro your underrated❤❤❤

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  22 дні тому

      @squiddy5778 Appreciate it bro!

  • @marthanewsome6375
    @marthanewsome6375 26 днів тому

    That is why you apply the spray foam directly on the glass or an anchored frame.

  • @Freya-oi3iv
    @Freya-oi3iv День тому

    I love killifish, I had some rocket killifish (unfortunately due to getting lost in shipping they were quite sickly and I lost my whole school after a few weeks of battling illness)

  • @Yellow_bud
    @Yellow_bud 26 днів тому +2

    You really remind me of the red guy from please don't hug me im scared if you don't know that series you can go take a look it's really great and this is an amazing video

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  25 днів тому

      @yellow_bud I didn't know what it was but I've just watched it. I think I've seen characters from it before. looks good! massive views as well. Thanks for watching and glad you liked it

  • @RevolutionLowTech
    @RevolutionLowTech 16 днів тому +1

    Awesome!!

  • @Iwantstrawberrys
    @Iwantstrawberrys 27 днів тому +6

    Interesting

  • @conarblackshaw2121
    @conarblackshaw2121 26 днів тому +3

    Quality 👌

  • @fishmanc5357
    @fishmanc5357 26 днів тому +2

    What spray adhesive did you use? Ive only ever used that for flooring but that was toxic for sure.
    That seems like a great alternative to the messy silicone ones you see.
    Awesome video btw 👌

    • @trumancremers6337
      @trumancremers6337 26 днів тому

      Im skeptical of how aquarium safe it truly would be. I feel like an aerosol like that could get into the water easily. But i guess there were no shown effects in the video

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  25 днів тому +1

      Dymax scaping spray adhesive can be used. I thought the same so it took some searching! same for foam and silicon used Thank you i appreciate it

    • @trumancremers6337
      @trumancremers6337 25 днів тому

      @@plantbox60 thanks for the info!

  • @Dou8leT
    @Dou8leT 11 днів тому +1

    This is cool

  • @Re72083
    @Re72083 27 днів тому +6

    A cave interesting

  • @JoeyTheUnique
    @JoeyTheUnique 16 днів тому +1

    This gives major TanksForNothin vibes.
    Not to hate though, inspiration is how you build your base for your own video style

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  14 днів тому +1

      @JoeyTheUnique The editing style is inspiring for sure 👌 this is only my 2nd video (ecosystems) so there's plenty more to learn

  • @CalmingIt
    @CalmingIt 26 днів тому +1

    Really loved the video, just thought the voice was a bit too loud. But really enjoyed

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  26 днів тому

      @calminhIt Thank you I appreciate the feedback, in my 1st video the music was too loud so I tried to lower it this time

  • @torIIgo
    @torIIgo 14 днів тому

    Awesome vid, dude! What exact species of killifiah are those, including the smaller fishes that were with them? I may wanna try this out myself sometime.

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  14 днів тому

      Thank you they are nothobranchius Guentheri and the smaller fish are lamp eye killifish

  • @faswilmfl9357
    @faswilmfl9357 22 дні тому +2

    Cool man

  • @LeMonke467
    @LeMonke467 27 днів тому +2

    yup

  • @Bleats_Sinodai
    @Bleats_Sinodai 10 днів тому

    You could have put the rocks in the foam when you were making it.

  • @Adar917
    @Adar917 14 днів тому

    can someone tell me/guide me on how to make these ecosystems or what their called

  • @Bogwedgle
    @Bogwedgle 5 днів тому +1

    Superglue mate. Superglue. If you wanna make sure something stays where it belongs in an aquarium you use superglue.

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  5 днів тому

      Super glue would work! I think silicone is the best and cheapest option. If you do it the 1st time round 😂

  • @takoyakiiii
    @takoyakiiii 15 днів тому +3

    Under 10 minutes too

  • @harlonius1
    @harlonius1 4 дні тому

    What u clean tank with?

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  4 дні тому

      Water changes and add healthy bacteria

  • @lilnoir4213
    @lilnoir4213 14 днів тому +2

    This channel is gonna explode like Dr. Plants, and my sorry ass is gonna sit here and be mad, that i didnt start a channel.

  • @bunnytv6898
    @bunnytv6898 26 днів тому +1

    What are the plant you have used

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  25 днів тому

      Blyxca japonia, few species of cryptocoryne. Eleocstrisharis palustraris tall grass would work great without a lid. water lettuce floating plants

  • @ghko9968
    @ghko9968 18 днів тому

    I always worry about my hardscape leaching into the water. Any tips??

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  18 днів тому

      @ghko9968 Its the 1st time I've done anything like this so I searched for Fish safe products like dymax spray adhesive. Pond spray foam and aquarium silicone

  • @pvhep4036
    @pvhep4036 7 днів тому

    Nice 'guppy' grotto man! What kind of rock and sand did you use and mix @1:37?

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  6 днів тому

      @pvhep4036 lava rock and silica sand

    • @pvhep4036
      @pvhep4036 4 дні тому +1

      @@plantbox60 Thanks mate!

  • @Fishybusiness1333
    @Fishybusiness1333 25 днів тому

    7:31 is that a bamboo shrimp?
    If so I dont think it will live long
    They need good flow
    They do sift through the sand for food
    But it will destroy their fans if done often and they wont be able to eat until their next molt

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  25 днів тому

      I know the tank has a filter :)

  • @dennisbergkamp1553
    @dennisbergkamp1553 26 днів тому +1

    What is the name of this killi species?

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  25 днів тому +1

      nothobranchius rubripinnis and nothobranchius guentheri. The original plan was Nothobranchius Furzeri but the eggs were not ready to hatch

  • @NotTrue7
    @NotTrue7 24 дні тому +1

    What fish are those?

  • @Spacenow869
    @Spacenow869 12 днів тому +1

    The actual environment is stinky, muddy puddle with zero visibility and cows walking through it, Besides there are also lung fish in this mess if the pond is big enough. Males are very aggressive. Only thing keep them from killing each other is zero visibility.
    Once captured and put in clean water the mayhem starts. Shortly hey lose their fins due to fights. This is real life experience. This particular pond I ham describing is right next railroad station in Massai country. on firt dip with my small seine I've got several hundred fish. Unbelievable sight.

  • @ighty29
    @ighty29 27 днів тому +4

    Noice

  • @beeswax142
    @beeswax142 11 днів тому +1

    🐠🐠🐠🐠

  • @user-xq1yx8ui1b
    @user-xq1yx8ui1b 13 днів тому

    Hello sorry for being dump but is gallon basically liter

    • @user-xq1yx8ui1b
      @user-xq1yx8ui1b 13 днів тому +1

      Also cool video I enjoyed it

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  5 днів тому +1

      3.785 litres per us gallon
      Thank you

    • @user-xq1yx8ui1b
      @user-xq1yx8ui1b 5 днів тому +1

      @@plantbox60 thank you for awesome content I am beginner

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  4 дні тому

      ​@@user-xq1yx8ui1b Anytime!

  • @Steve_the_scientist
    @Steve_the_scientist 5 днів тому +2

    If it's a river tank use fish you catch from a river

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  5 днів тому +1

      They live in rivers

    • @Steve_the_scientist
      @Steve_the_scientist 5 днів тому +1

      @@plantbox60 what I meant was carp,snails, crawfish,or , maybe frogs

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  5 днів тому +1

      ​@Steve_the_scientist sure I could do this in the future and get some plants from the river too

    • @Steve_the_scientist
      @Steve_the_scientist 4 дні тому +2

      @@plantbox60 definitely mudskippers idk if you have one already

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  4 дні тому

      ​@Steve_the_scientist I don't have one right now but I do have a spare tank that I'm looking for an idea for

  • @sueprmanian
    @sueprmanian 14 днів тому

    What kind of fish is it?😂

  • @ThatOneBlueSponge
    @ThatOneBlueSponge 21 день тому

    Har

  • @keepwishing.
    @keepwishing. 27 днів тому +3

    first ❤

  • @blockicream2.065
    @blockicream2.065 20 днів тому +1

    am I the only one confused?

    • @plantbox60
      @plantbox60  20 днів тому

      @blockicream2.065 One of the shortest living fish species dies each year in the wild when the water dries out. How do they return, if they are all gone?

  • @bloodforlife508
    @bloodforlife508 День тому

    0:35 you know you can replace the blade right