8ft Utopia Aquarium: Adding Larger Fish To The Ecosystem

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[@dixsigns1717]

The 8ft Utopia Aquarium' needs the Angles!!!

[@Hamishtarah]

why??? they are so sluggish @@dixsigns1717

[@SPNsherry]

Curious, do you only do UA-cam as a job or do you do tanks for others as a job?

[@durst101]

Video 18 of asking for a tank with some freshwater dolphinfish please.

[@indigenoussoul1038]

You've done it again... convinced me that I need to get more fish and plants. Your videos continue to be the highlight of my YT experience. Not only are you a complete joy to listen to and watch, but you pack loads of vitally important information into each recording. Let's not overlook the tips and tricks you slide in as well. The hobby is quite costly and limitless when it comes to ideas, so getting unexpected advice on how to cut costs and maximize what you have is helpful. As soon as I move out of my apartment and into my first home, I'm totally creating a dedicated fish room. My imiganation is in hyper-drive, thanks to your super clean and engaging videos. Everything about your channel is brilliant! Cheers to you.

[@yeashanbanks281]

I could watch this tank for a hour straight. No talking just the different areas. There are so many places to look.

[@caymangibb8417]

I've building and enjoying aquascapes for years now and followed your channel since the old studio. In all that time I've never seen you try a set up with an eel; I'd love to see that!
I've had a yellow spiny eel for years now and its never got bigger that 8in and I think you could design and amazing set up for one, or a few.

[@thalesgonzales]

MD turned into Quagmire from Family Guy when he said doodoo. *Giggity*

[@MDFishTanks]

😂😂😂😂

[@BeagleRescuer13]

Keyhole cichlids are such an underrated fish! I love them! Fun personalities & generally nice to other tank mates. Makes me sooooo happy seeing the Keyhole cichlids doing so well!

[@MyNanoFish]

MD unpacking a plant delivery on that tiny little IKEA coffee table is like me thinking I can do the shopping with just a basket. Insufficient space 😊

[@clydesmith1855]

8ft is looking stunning. Salt water tank WOW

[@simianlife5949]

Definitely a dream tank that keeps getting better. Hoping to see that cory action soon as I love those buggers. And for all the amazing fish in there, the glowlight tetra stand out to me the most.

[@TheRealTMar]

I never use gluteraldehyde with livestock. I sometimes use it on moss in quarantine. So if I have a wad of moss so full of hair algae that I can't separate all of the algae, I put it in a container of water with some drops of the stuff and leave it on a window sill. The algae will die and I can rinse the moss and use that again.

[@illprincipe22]

Thank god for your vids. It's the only zen I get sometimes and I don't own fish or a tank at all or plan to. Keep going, don't change a thing.

[@TurnFullCircle]

I think i could spend the rest of my life looking at tanks like this. Love it....cheers

[@theblindfishkeeper]

The Utopia aquarium sounds like it is just amazing! I wish I could see it in all its splendor! Also, hearing you talk about your first experiences with the saltwater tank takes me back. I remember my first saltwater tank and watching everything that happened as if it was the first time again. I truly do love your channel man. Keep up the great work!🐠🦯

[@PinchyLobster]

Love your videos man thank you for doing you. Gives lots of people a peaceful escape from the world for a bit

[@jonathancollins9831]

Had a good idea for your inline UV scrubbers
If you were to plumb BOTH units off of ONE filter you would double contact time with the UV which, if you didn’t know, is where the magic happens. 😊

[@GodFirstGreatGod]

Great aquarium! You and Matt’s videos inspired me to start my first nano planted tank.

[@scourge2bunnies]

The tank looks absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing videos of its development. It’s so satisfying to see more fish being added I was really excited to hear you mention putting cory cats in, as they are my favorite fish. I rarely see enough of them housed together to show schooling behavior. I’m really looking forward to seeing a group of them in go in!!!

[@user-fw3dr5zp2n]

I never get tired of that pearl weed carpet tank! It's so striking!

[@pagewhite8177]

This tank is so fantastic MD, I absolutely love it. I love the mix of fish and the hardscape/plants are of course beautiful. This is what I hope to do on a smaller scale, largish tank with lots of smaller fish. Wonderful showpiece aquarium for your gallery. Thank you for the video.

[@SJLamb-te3dt]

Maybe keep the moss in a small tank until you are sure how aggressive a spreader it becomes in your water parameters. Could get out of hand.

[@AG-wf4mu]

Those Amanos will most definitely “go to town” on those thread diatoms

[@robertfrench2807]

Try blowing off your zoa with a pipette. Other than that they’re just strange stubborn buggers in my experience. If all parameters are good give it a couple more weeks if still closed move it to the sand, it will stop being grumpy 😅

[@pamlacey136]

Such gorgeous fish to live in an amazing tank!! So happy for you and the fish. I loved seeing the saltwater tank; I could just sit and watch it and all of your other tanks for hours!

[@mikeinca3762]

Beautiful aquarium!!!! Love the setup!!!

[@russelldawson958]

I would love to see a group of silver hatchet fish in that tank they would show well with the water surface at eye level

[@jay-remedy-plz]

“Chunks” 14:22 definitely 🔥

[@1969longshanks]

Absolutely fantastic setup

[@AmbianceXBL]

Love waking up to a new MD video, thank you for all you do man. I’m not even a fish keeper, but you’re videos are inspiring me to give it a go in the near future. Cheers mate!

[@lpoolck17]

10:00 you need a curtain on your door MD 😅

[@DBEUKGB]

A red tail black shark might be a good addition now! 👍
Epalzeorhynchos bicolor

[@areebputra855]

COOL AND AMAZING VIDEO🎉 18:55 🐟

[@glennk.7348]

What an incredibly massive tank!! 😃🙂

[@karllinde4486]

When do the plant orders stop coming in?! 😂

[@ehmjauhh5495]

Nevaahhh

[@GenXHeart]

That was too funny! Tell me you're raising little ones at home without saying "I'm a parent"... "Well, if I say "...do, do " I flinch. 😂 I remember the days!

[@glennk.7348]

Dang, that tank is bigger than the couch I’m sitting on now!! Fantastic!! 😃

[@tribbittyt]

The zoas will be fine, just give them time :)

[@pink_alchemist]

I have golden wonder killis and they've grown and settled in...they have gorgeous super intense pink tips to their fins. I love killis! It's my first time owning some. Mine are also massive. I didn't know they would get so big but I am in love with them.

[@nickswales23]

I can not wait to see the Angels in there!

[@fredetorek6567]

Congratulations on the tank! I just watched this "What is The Best Fish Tank Size Ever? What The Experts Have to Say!" (4.48) the other day with you in it, talking about how one cant have an 8ft. Great to see you reaching ur goals :) guess that day came.

[@alexmorrison6475]

8:44 you shouldn’t be jumping off the ladders 😂 you’re like going insane talking to yourself all day

[@arsenic3382]

If jumping off the ladder is a habit you can’t break easy. Get a landing pad for the floor, and try basketball sneakers. Should help the back!

[@thephalaenopsisqueen6960]

So I started up my first tank in over 20 years about the same time you started up this one. I planted loads of plants when I filled it up, and the plants are doing well. I added API beneficial bacteria upon filling and I have been waiting for the tank to cycle. Things are coming along nicely for me. My Ammonia is finally steady at 0 but my Nitrites are holding steady at .25ppm. I've been waiting for the Nitrite to drop to 0 before adding any fish. Its actually been a lot of fun for me to watch my tank evolve. My driftwood grew (and still has) a giant gelatinous substance I understand to be white algae or fungi. Its starting to slowly dissolve or whatever, its working on its exit. I had a massive bioflim issue on the surface, I ordered a surface skimmer... but by the time it arrived the biofilm exited immediately after I had a 2 day bloom of diatom algae. The tank just filled with nasty brown algae which after two days just disappeared. Now the surface is nice and clean, without the skimmer. I guess what I am getting at is, I think you would get a lot of views if you did a brand new setup and just took us through the phases of its establishing. Maybe a series... or just one video which you take a good long while to film, but then release as one video. If anyone else is like me, they have been motivated to start up a new tank, or get back into the hobby by your channel. You would get a lot more new subscribers when they search for videos like that. Show us how bacteria blooms, algae blooms, plants melt back and regrow, etc. You have to know new people are inspired by your builds, help us be successful by giving us peace of mind that the scary things that happen are completely natural and not to panic. :)

[@MDFishTanks]

if you take a look at this series, you will see that I've encountered and now resolved everything you have just mentioned. It's all normal for a new aquarium.

[@andreagalda28]

I love when you speak for the fish. Reminds me of when you used to do all sorts of silly voices for them 😊❤️

[@juliuscaesar3346]

Exactly good filtration and water quality there is no need for co2 to be added that’s what I found while growing plants 40 years ago❤️💚👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@MDFishTanks]

not "needed" for a lot of people but my gosh I makes a difference to how plants can look for sure. Depends what look you are after.

[@ArlieVart]

Awesome tank, I would love to see some Whiptail Catfish in that tank.

[@George43405]

I just wished the angels went in the 8ft ! great choice they'll surely thrive in there

[@norbertthoens3561]

Echt ein wunderschönes Naturaquarium! 😍👍

[@Bennyhanna7]

i find myself enjoying the worker/clean up crew fish the most enjoyable in my tank... the corydoras are fun to watch and dropping in an algae wafer 'summons' my bristlenoses almost immediately, very entertaining!

[@dixsigns1717]

I am waiting to see you put the angels in this beautiful aquarium.

[@markkucharski2272]

One of the BEAUTIFILEST Tanks I ever seen! Fresh or Salt. What a Piece, So well put together! 💯👏🏻
Definetly going to use this Tank as inspiration for my own.

[@tigerick7291]

Your zoa at the bottom hasn't got enough light. It's stretched out trying to get to the light. Move it up the rock work and it will be fine.

[@MarkBritland]

Great looking tank, I think your shrimp may become snacks for the cichlids, my angels devour any shrimp that make it into the main tank from the sump and will actively hunt them in my trident fern where they tend to hide out. I don't mind as they are breeding by the hundreds in my sump so free protein

[@bryce4085]

I have a pair of keyholes in my 33 gallon and I absolutely love them! so much personality.

[@mcashw]

Hitting the weekend with an MD video!

[@Vincent-kx9ze]

Speaking of underrated fish; can we get an “amazing!!” For those glowlight tetras! Got to give MD proper credit for his tetra loyalty. Go team tetra!

[@dylanaylmer9732]

Tank envy. Love this

[@brockn7878]

Wary or Leery.
Weary means tired.
Wary or Leery means cautious ❤

[@hraz7134]

Be very wary with adding the angels to the 8ft.
I have a 4ft planted tank with 2 angels, they grew up with a school of 12 cardinals, i feed twice a day but when the angels got to around 3inches (body length not including tail and fins) they ate most of the cardinal tetras :/ and they were chunky 2 inch cardinals too, not young ones

[@sweefu2]

Head to a home brew shop and get a proper bottle of pressurised co2, it's far more convenient.. A decent size cylinder will last a year or more

[@cgrey2638]

i miss the few minutes at the end of chill music and watching the tanks :')

[@noodlechild666]

You had me at 'moss'.

[@mrnerraj275]

You have got to put some corys in the 8ft! I was thinking gold laser corys

[@hollywilliams5301]

If you are wanting to get your clowns to host, purchase a Ritteri anemone. They are amazing and grow quite large. My clowns immediately went in and within a couple months, laid eggs under it. Pretty amazing to watch!! Best of luck!😊

[@juliepidd-lv8qx]

Loved this video thanks for sharing. Your 8ft looks a lot better now you ve added more fish.

[@Hopeflowz]

Would love to see more salt tanks ! Jellyfish

[@flaminhot4419]

make an ecosystem tank with scarlet badis...
you will definitely love them...

[@JenniferDoRego-mp4ky]

I learn something new everytime! Thanks 🎉

[@jackboi3282]

I love this bro. I wish I could do at least one of your tanks 😂😂your doing very well and I love it for you my friend

[@derricknieves8003]

My clowns never hosted my anemone for 6 months until I put an iPad with a video of clowns on an anemone up against their tank. By the time I got home they were in the anemone.

[@gracebromfield9070]

You're freeing up canvases for new scapes👍Maybe something different, like Brazilian style or a Diorama?

[@lynnrobertson4657]

8ft tank is absolutely awesome ❤ watching you from 🇦🇺(Australia)

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

This tank just keeps getting better. Lovely job!
PS
Stop jumping off the ladder!

[@kento7899]

There she is, hello anette.

[@MissCaylen]

A word of caution. I had Monte Carlo planted and added cories and they ended up sifting through it and digging it all up in 2 seconds 😂😂

[@clementbellande8720]

Awsome !
Cheers from France ❤❤❤

[@carolebraswell982]

Absolutely magnificent tank!

[@jeromehorn7333]

A long time ago I had flag acara and an Angel together. The flag acaras were nippy with the angles, but it was a much smaller tank and less in number of each time of fish. Hopefully the way you have it set up will prevent that. I, also, love keyholes. I have 5 in my 5ft 120 gallon aquarium.

[@michelrood2966]

Can't wait to see the Altums.

[@thareneeford6926]

The angels might end up being very predatory.. Mine did.

[@trishlocke4883]

Just love ur videos so much .. been watching since the pandemic & we r hooked .. u r truly talented MD don't ever stop ...

[@karenporter3156]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@miniscenesgb]

nom nom nom lo. That tank is looking just incredible

[@mkrium6192]

You know what.. I want to be a fish in that 8ft tank haha

[@bjdodds8493]

What I wouldn't give to have access to plants that look that good from the supplier! Those ferns are incredible

[@TheFlaminghater]

I think your corals are reaching for light. Try turn up the intensity of the light by a bit and see if there is a change. Love your channel btw. You are my fav UA-camr by far.

[@wakingforbacon6439]

Whwn you refill your co2 tanks. If you like spin the bottle it will build up a lot more pressure. You should watch and see what the pressure gets up to.

[@moffitdrew]

Goals for sure

[@lloyd011721]

so is this going to be a long term setup then?

[@erickborling1302]

Show me a 10-gallon tank with no filter that looks great and I'll be impressed.

[@HalifaxCollect]

Bloody brilliant!
One thing though, will the cichlids prey on your shrimps?

[@Gladtobemom]

Please show us the Shelly tank sometime. My kids want to know how it's coming along.

[@beneadesmtb]

I’m Manchester, Tameside to be specific and mine is 6.4 so very soft, I have to raise mine a little

[@user-ck7wm8uf9s]

That's is the best tank system setup that your doing so far..
and how many fish are in the tank so far..

[@alanpitkeathly6752]

Loving the 8ft and the salt water definitely gonna get myself a small salt water tank similar to your 1 mate. It has been good to watch how ypu have evolved. Ive been watching you since you built the big shed in ypur garden and i have learn a lot from ypu as well so thanks for that and keep up the great work MD 🖖👍

[@mickaelrousee3573]

Great utopia that you made real.❤

[@andywebber8877]

Great Tank and Video .Are the Angels not a threat to the Shrimp ?

[@sudeepnarasimha]

Heyyy MD , get your hands on Danison barbs for the 8 foot , the most innocent and amazing looking fish , they grow a good size as well , they originate in southern India where I stay and they are the only Indian fish which are exported , I have 3 pairs in my tank and absolutely gorgeous.

[@kristyburton3519]

How did I miss Chunks! Not seen him so must have missed that video 🤔😂

[@peterrehm490]

Those fish are lucky to get live out their days in that tank - the premium deluxe fish palace.

[@fabiansfish]

Valisneria does not do well with co2 booster. Maybe that’s why you have a hard time growing it?

[@cavanscreations]

I know this sounds crazy but show your clownfish videos of other clown fish using that kind of anemone. I saw another creator teach her fish how to use it by showing them videos on an ipad against the tank. Her fish were captive-bred also. Tanks are looking beautiful