AQUASCAPING TIPS | How To IMPROVE Your Aquarium

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  • AQUASCAPING TIPS | How To IMPROVE Your Aquarium
    Lot's of you commented that it would be good to set up a reddit where you can send in your tanks and have me review / give tips on how to improve them. Here is the Reddit: / md_fan_tanks
    Go and post your tanks guys. Videos are a lot better to look a and you all have your phones with good quality so get posting!!!
    Awesome MEMBERSHIP Community:
    / @mdfishtanks
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    All my plants are from Tropica: www.tropica.com
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    PATREON: if you want to support future builds or possible help fund a bigger studio to make more videos, then you can here: / mdfishtanks

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  • @TobyCreates
    @TobyCreates 4 роки тому +39

    Hey md, I just wanted to let you know that you were the reason so many of these people have become inspired in this hobby. You helped encourage people to find a chill hobby that is so rewarding. I know UA-cam comments may seem mean and condescending (hey, even sometimes my comments are indirectly mean!) but just remember the good your channel does for people!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +4

      Cheers Toby. I know your only looking for the top likes ;D

    • @TobyCreates
      @TobyCreates 4 роки тому +1

      Oof got me there ;) we all make mistakes

    • @laurag1076
      @laurag1076 4 роки тому

      @@MDFishTanks can u do this again!!! Lovely way to interact with u as u inspire us!

    • @Albania.Caritate
      @Albania.Caritate 3 роки тому

      True...

    • @juliepackham6669
      @juliepackham6669 Рік тому

      Me! I am officially a fish keeper becuase of you @fishshopmatt

  • @bm3aquatic
    @bm3aquatic 4 роки тому +6

    Love how positive you are on your comments. That’s not a surprise as you have such a welcoming personality. Love this!

  • @MHAquaticsUK
    @MHAquaticsUK 4 роки тому +32

    Great video! It's awesome that you've included your comminty! Inspirational as ever MD!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +5

      It's all great fun and some of the tanks are insane!

  • @LiveLucky19
    @LiveLucky19 4 роки тому +8

    I was so excited when you showed my tank in this! I was the tank with the wood piece and the rocks that were supposed to be a retaining wall. Thanks so much md!

  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +1

    Lot's of you commented that it would be good to set up a reddit where you can send in your tanks and have me review / give tips on how to improve them. Here is the Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/MD_Fan_Tanks/
    Go and post your tanks guys. Videos are a lot better to look at and you all have your phones with good quality so get posting!!!

  • @AG-wf4mu
    @AG-wf4mu 4 роки тому +21

    Thanks for reviewing my aquarium :) I was the “plant bomb” tank 🌿😆

  • @sentientsucculent1213
    @sentientsucculent1213 4 роки тому +1

    I've been binge watching your videos out of excitement for (hopefully if my landlord lets me) setting up my first largescale aquarium/aquascape.. this video made me realize how pretty your eyes are!! wow!!

  • @kevywilliams3304
    @kevywilliams3304 4 роки тому

    You’re really smart. Sweet and funny, hard to come by. Your kids are super lucky and you should hug and thank you parents ❤️

  • @MrYellowLE
    @MrYellowLE 4 роки тому +21

    Top work and works really well great seeing other people's tanks helps get inspired from other tanks

  • @ctaqua6623
    @ctaqua6623 4 роки тому +13

    Really liked hearing these aquascaping tips and application to actual tanks! Thanks for taking the time to do this!

  • @jgbw6467
    @jgbw6467 4 роки тому

    Hi MD. So, I bought a first aquarium for my bf, but I became obsessed with watching aquascaping videos myself and last week just bought my first aquarium. Have watched so many of your videos which have really inspired me to create my own aquarium. For the time being I'm just going for plants because I want to learn more about keeping plants healthy. Later I will decide what creatures to put. Anyway thanks for being really inspiring to a newby. My initial inspiration for this was to give my partner something calming. But I now know I need it too.

  • @jonsage5486
    @jonsage5486 4 роки тому

    Your content is truly one of a kind......I can’t stop watching......I love the way your just brain fart.....and then keep it in as content......all television and the mass media is missing a trick.
    They need to line you up for new at ten
    Keep up the great work 😀
    You’ve got me having a go at aquascaping.

  • @Cakizmaj
    @Cakizmaj 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for featuring my aquarium! -The appetizing DirtyCake video.
    Glad you liked it. As you've said, it is a well established tank by now but that's why I truly was looking for some fresh ideas on how to improve it. I already have Limnophila Sessiliflora tho :D

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +2

      haha. If you are tired buddy......you know what to do.....RIP IT OUT!!!!!

    • @Cakizmaj
      @Cakizmaj 4 роки тому

      @@MDFishTanks Haha I have a ripping out project in mind as soon as i put down a budget for another tank. I would feel physical pain if I had to throw away too many plants :D

  • @Sophia1991sd
    @Sophia1991sd Рік тому

    please start doing this type of videos again. it's very helpful to hear your comments about different aquascapes

  • @Raab24
    @Raab24 4 роки тому +16

    Hey MD, I really enjoyed this video and look forward to more in this series. In my tiny apartment I only have room for a single nano tank, but you've inspired me to rebuild it into a really nicely scaped aquarium. It's my pet project now and I'm having a ball with it. Hope to show you the finished product when it's ready. 😊

  • @angelabianca04817
    @angelabianca04817 4 роки тому +9

    Daaaaang i can never get over bout how strong those brows look. Amazinggggggggg

    • @katierocque7812
      @katierocque7812 4 роки тому +1

      Right? My boyfriend says he has a better complexion than i do as well :'D

    • @jgbw6467
      @jgbw6467 4 роки тому

      Yeah pretty jealous myself. Lol

  • @thenanoscaper2689
    @thenanoscaper2689 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks MD for the advice and I'm glad you like my tanks, i trimmed the pea puffer jungle yesterday and posted it again and now have 21 upvotes so makes me feel like I'm doing something right 😅
    But I'm really glad you made this reddit group it's great to see other people's tanks and for us all to get some pointers from the great MD!

  • @AnonAtry
    @AnonAtry 4 роки тому +1

    Ah man I just missed out! I have been working on my aquarium today, you've inspired me to go from a standard tank to a planted tank. I'll definitely be adding it to the Reddit once it's done

  • @tinksmith4964
    @tinksmith4964 3 роки тому

    MD *literally* got me into the hobby. I started at 13L then 17L and I'm currently scaping my new 94L tank 🙃 I'm so exited

  • @faedoyle4147
    @faedoyle4147 4 роки тому

    This was so much fun!!! Thanks for doing this.

  • @yoyo_hughes_1179
    @yoyo_hughes_1179 4 роки тому +13

    FISH TANK REVIEW! hella fish for thought vibes

  • @AnnabellaSignorina
    @AnnabellaSignorina 4 роки тому

    The tank at the end of the video with the neons, harlequins OMG is amazing!! 💙
    I want one! This is a good idea viewing other’s aquariums, I love it! ❤️🇬🇧

  • @silmarfernandez5247
    @silmarfernandez5247 3 роки тому

    they are amazing...i have my aquarium too...simple aquascaping with healthy plants

  • @faelanman901
    @faelanman901 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the kind words regarding my tank(the second one in the video)! :)

  • @julianhoad5784
    @julianhoad5784 4 роки тому

    Love the format. Look forward to the next one.

  • @betterthantelevision
    @betterthantelevision 4 роки тому +3

    This would be a great weekly or bi-weekly feature for the channel.

  • @marukuchuu
    @marukuchuu 4 роки тому

    Hey MD!
    Thanks a lot for the advices (28L planted tank) I'll try to add the black background and try to update on the Reddit ! Great video as always :)

  • @alexwong766
    @alexwong766 4 роки тому

    love ur work bro one of my fav fish channels

  • @77slate
    @77slate 4 роки тому

    Some great Tanks love seeing so many healthy planted aquariums. 👍

    • @77slate
      @77slate 4 роки тому

      Floor gang killed it lol

  • @bestofsmall
    @bestofsmall 4 роки тому

    wow! very nice guys I adore the video ones so many pretty fishies too!

  • @oliverfairchild4490
    @oliverfairchild4490 4 роки тому +3

    Great video, love the new style

  • @prmtymguy4621
    @prmtymguy4621 4 роки тому

    Top notch videos and recommendations! I’m going to make a Reddit now and start my UA-cam channel! You’ve inspired me!

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 4 роки тому +2

    This is great fun.. really enjoyed this. Everybody has some beautiful tanks...😍 I have to get a camera..lol... Have a great day MD and everyone!♥️🐟🌱🌿✌️

  • @rozdolla817
    @rozdolla817 4 роки тому +1

    Love this style of vid MD

  • @WesleysFishClub
    @WesleysFishClub 4 роки тому

    So many beautiful scapes on that subreddit. So awesome!

  • @zarifdipro1271
    @zarifdipro1271 4 роки тому

    It was an amazing video MD..👍

  • @l.chr.6653
    @l.chr.6653 4 роки тому

    Cool video! :-) I think it's a great idea to show off the aquariums of others and highlight what works really well and what could be done differently. Really inspiring video MD! :-)

  • @AquaBenyStyle
    @AquaBenyStyle 4 роки тому

    I think that everyone applies to their tanks as much as they can and not everyone is an aquascaper. Photos of individual tanks do not reflect the actual image because they are taken with different cameras. But it's great that you can help someone 👍👍 Greetings from Poland 👍

  • @barbbellmont2670
    @barbbellmont2670 4 роки тому

    Wow, really nice video, I love seeing other tanks, and your suggestions.
    I just start my tank, waiting on a 2nd plant order and still cycling, so I'll have to post a picture once all set. 😅😅

  • @tallboygomery
    @tallboygomery 4 роки тому

    Great video! Would you ever do a black water tank?

  • @stephengoodfield2530
    @stephengoodfield2530 4 роки тому

    Inspirational as usual 👌

  • @nanoreaper5002
    @nanoreaper5002 4 роки тому

    Great video.. nice too hear your thoughts on other people tanks

  • @earvinjohngrechmeli7598
    @earvinjohngrechmeli7598 4 роки тому

    Amazing content mate keep it up 👍

  • @twinputtz
    @twinputtz 4 роки тому

    Truly enjoyed this!! Thank you!

  • @JonsRainforestRoom
    @JonsRainforestRoom 4 роки тому

    Great video as usual MD. Thanks for showing my tank. It was a close one though as you almost didn't look at it. Mine was the ADA 45p at the end 👍

  • @hugoagogo4324
    @hugoagogo4324 4 роки тому

    I like the puffer jungle that looks brilliant in fact they were all brilliant

  • @caseymoore4759
    @caseymoore4759 4 роки тому

    Damn I need to start a Reddit account! Just planted my first aquascape last week, got the co2 going today

  • @AccessibleCruises
    @AccessibleCruises 4 роки тому

    I really liked this episode, but I love all of them!

  • @anni50ful
    @anni50ful 3 роки тому

    Can't wait to have a go at a nano /tiny tank but waiting to move house first,if only ever had 3/4 foot tanks
    So something different for me to try,some beautiful tanks on here 😊

  • @alisonbyford4092
    @alisonbyford4092 4 роки тому +1

    Hi MD, I have problems with building up the substrate into ‘mountains’ or higher levels of ground. Whatever I do building up one side of the tank, after a while, the substrate levels out and the rocks sink back to ground level... Please can you do ‘how to build up a mountainside scape’. Love all your tanks, you are awesome at what you do!

    • @sunaymukherjee7576
      @sunaymukherjee7576 4 роки тому

      I'm not an expert but I do know that you can try a mesh bag and fill it with some lava rocks or some other rock and place them in the back ... after that just pour the soil above the bags and place the rocks somewhat near the bags .

    • @alisonbyford4092
      @alisonbyford4092 4 роки тому

      @@sunaymukherjee7576 That's a good idea - hadn't thought of that!! Thank you

    • @hugoagogo4324
      @hugoagogo4324 4 роки тому

      U can also buy plastic substrate reinforcements so the soil doesn't move

  • @isolemnlyswearthatimuptono5016
    @isolemnlyswearthatimuptono5016 4 роки тому

    Keep this up!!! Love it!!!

  • @catsaretheonlythinguneed8440
    @catsaretheonlythinguneed8440 4 роки тому

    how do i get on MD Fan Tanks love your stuff you put a smile on my face youve inpiered me to make my tank better and get more fish

  • @Forsanctus
    @Forsanctus 4 роки тому

    Just found your channel and subscribed, only have low-tech tanks and thinking about putting a CO2 system on my 75g tank. Any recommendations on co2 solenoid brands?

  • @zeropointenergy1574
    @zeropointenergy1574 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, a lot of talented viewers.

  • @bluetornado8234
    @bluetornado8234 4 роки тому +3

    Great work bro, keep it up
    No cap, Coz of you I'm on the bus rn going to my local fish store to get some sand and plants and try build my first no filter tank 😂😅👍
    I bought a 3 gallon tank on Sunday
    Btw, How long should I wait until I put snails and shrimp in there?

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +2

      hi there. Nice one. I would put snails in straight away and shrimp in about 3 weeks.

    • @bluetornado8234
      @bluetornado8234 4 роки тому

      @@MDFishTanks Thanks bro, rlly appreciate it💯

    • @bluetornado8234
      @bluetornado8234 4 роки тому

      I just completed the setup, but it didn't go cloudy at all. Is that ok?

  • @beatadana9713
    @beatadana9713 4 роки тому

    How many hours do I need to keep the led light on a day to keep off algae and get good plant growth?

  • @teacherwright5407
    @teacherwright5407 4 роки тому

    I'm really loving the content of your videos bro...
    Lol in my first planted tank my goldfish ate all the plants lol...
    I tried again and the uprooted every plant i had in the tank 🤣🤣
    My only success in planted tank is a 5gallon with guppies...
    It's hard to get aquatic plants in my country (Jamaica)...
    Looking to import some next month...

  • @ken_duh
    @ken_duh 4 роки тому

    I absolutely love this intro oh my gosh

  • @alexadams3831
    @alexadams3831 4 роки тому +1

    The tank at 12:14 has my vote.

  • @williamx1444
    @williamx1444 4 роки тому

    Lol u been telling me all yr ur gonna get on with the trimming, but I love the plants.

  • @siddharthrm6385
    @siddharthrm6385 4 роки тому +1

    MD I went out just an hour ago and got some new driftwood , I'll send mine too .

  • @mndz.2165
    @mndz.2165 4 роки тому +4

    # fish for thought

  • @LeanderDejonckere
    @LeanderDejonckere 4 роки тому

    How much tetras would you do per liter and can i put them with shrimp???

  • @g3niusnagat310
    @g3niusnagat310 4 роки тому

    Nice video like always ! :D Wp MD

  • @sten423
    @sten423 4 роки тому

    Nicee video!!! I posted my tank to!

  • @Tobias611
    @Tobias611 4 роки тому +5

    Alright MD! So I've been opposed to your last Reddit video because, at least for me, that always seems like lazy content. Making your own subreddit makes a lot of of sense for this! It is actually your community that you communicate with and people that actually want your advice, I much prefer this over the other video!
    Edit: The subreddit has become crazy active too, so you can get lots of advice videos or showcase videos off of that lol.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +6

      Believe it or not, there is tons of work that goes into a video like this. But glad you like it.

    • @Tobias611
      @Tobias611 4 роки тому +1

      @@MDFishTanks I'm really loving this format, especially compared to the normal Reddit scroll! Lots of great tanks and you could see which one were inspired by you lol.

  • @JL24680
    @JL24680 4 роки тому

    YAY I was waiting for this lol

  • @lalwebcam
    @lalwebcam 4 роки тому

    Can I add CO2 and then take it away when my plants are established?

  • @12345GJD
    @12345GJD 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome, loved it need to suss out how to do the whole reddit thing! 🤔🤔 I'm only on Insta at the moment😁

  • @gavanmitchell9095
    @gavanmitchell9095 4 роки тому

    Shout out to the Aussie. Feel free to join Aquascaping Australia group on Facey. The hobby is growing quick here, and plenty of helpful people to point you towards hardscape and places to buy gear over here. 👍

  • @andrescott2794
    @andrescott2794 4 роки тому

    How do I send a picture of my tank I wach you on UA-cam and I like you to tell me what to do to help me with my tank

  • @duncandonuts5268
    @duncandonuts5268 4 роки тому +1

    Definetly not inspired by FTR from Fish For Thought :P Love these kind of videos!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому

      nope. Inspired by pewdiepie and people telling me to do it to be honest. I'm not sure Fish for thought has his own reddit??

    • @duncandonuts5268
      @duncandonuts5268 4 роки тому +1

      @@MDFishTanks He does Fish Tank Reviews. I forget how he does it. But either way, it's fun watching you do this.

  • @woodwoseultras4277
    @woodwoseultras4277 4 роки тому

    Just joined redit so I could post my first ever bowl with no filter no Fert or co2 that’s I was inspired to make watching your videos it’s aquatoms lol only name I could think of

    • @woodwoseultras4277
      @woodwoseultras4277 4 роки тому

      Any idea on getting the dwarf hair grass to grow other then co2 and if that’s the case what cheap options do I have

  • @TobyCreates
    @TobyCreates 4 роки тому +2

    The fact that he thought the purple plants were real 😆

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +6

      Never assume you know everything Toby or someone will always make you look a fool.

    • @TobyCreates
      @TobyCreates 4 роки тому +3

      Woah just got some wisdom right there

  • @freshiereefer
    @freshiereefer 4 роки тому

    Yoo dude cld u pls pls do something like a cichlid tank HAHA Not sure if its something u have considered but I think it wld be very interesting to watch how you do it

  • @shuvosom1601
    @shuvosom1601 4 роки тому

    Hi MD it's me shuvo your huge fan I love your gold fish please tell me what is the secret to your gold fish are so beautiful and happy please tell 😇😇

  • @stephencoxfishkeeper8898
    @stephencoxfishkeeper8898 4 роки тому

    A good aquascaper you could check out would be mcwerwe. That you could check out md. He even shows some of the mistakes he makes, so you don't have to.

  • @JohanK-fv9cz
    @JohanK-fv9cz 4 роки тому

    Just posted a vid on your reddit 😊
    @DutchFishBoiiJohan 😂😂😂😅

  • @이름-w1m
    @이름-w1m 4 роки тому

    영상 잘 보고 있어요.엑솔로틀 영상도 올려줘요 :D

  • @mikefakhoury198
    @mikefakhoury198 Рік тому

    Hi MD, thanks for all the great content. Spent many a late night watching your vids. I was so inspired I started my first tank and would like to submit it to your new show but don't know how. Instructions?
    Thanks,
    MF

  • @vishwask.v4535
    @vishwask.v4535 4 роки тому

    Need some help with my tank!

  • @tom-mu7fi
    @tom-mu7fi 4 роки тому +1

    you call it soil in germany as well :)

    • @vEGan1909
      @vEGan1909 4 роки тому

      tom 345 MD meint kein Soil sondern tatsächlich Erde (engl: soil) !! So funktionieren Walstad-Aquarien. Für meine Becken habe ich ökologische Pflanzerde unter den Kies bzw, Sand geschichtet.

  • @rozzer666
    @rozzer666 4 роки тому

    Loaches are the best for killing snails. I use to have loads but my zebras soon put a stop to them all

  • @benisonroy9418
    @benisonroy9418 4 роки тому +2

    😍 i also posted my tank

  • @jarretf861
    @jarretf861 4 роки тому

    Dirt is general soil is specific

    • @jarretf861
      @jarretf861 4 роки тому

      Or is it the other way around I forget

  • @laurag1076
    @laurag1076 4 роки тому

    Can u do this again!!!

  • @lastlines09
    @lastlines09 4 роки тому

    Your new goldfish, because of the face, reminds me of Charlie Chaplin

  • @marcinwuu4946
    @marcinwuu4946 4 роки тому

    how can I send you mine tanks to review?

  • @billcoleman782
    @billcoleman782 4 роки тому

    I miss seeing the rainbow fish.

  • @StaSioN666
    @StaSioN666 4 роки тому +1

    Very click-baity name, not really a big fan of that stuff, but vid is awesome, keep doing this series!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah me neither. Changed it to more suitable.

    • @bhaskara.n.k694
      @bhaskara.n.k694 4 роки тому

      @@MDFishTanks Did you get the idea from Fish for Thought's Fish tank reviews?

  • @NossKranitz
    @NossKranitz Рік тому

    can we make one more video like this ?

  • @MRleocasper
    @MRleocasper 4 роки тому +12

    MD: just add some limnophila

  • @kasrenzo3116
    @kasrenzo3116 4 роки тому

    12:12 java mos**

  • @lylesnail420
    @lylesnail420 4 роки тому

    About a week ago!! week ago😂😂

  • @Ripsaw17
    @Ripsaw17 3 роки тому

    Put a puffer in there and snails will be gone peas were great for clea ing snails

  • @gizmo420420
    @gizmo420420 4 роки тому

    Yes we call dirt dirt and soil soil in america two different things

  • @skaterg807
    @skaterg807 4 роки тому

    These just make me jealous and realize my tanks aint shit lmao

  • @simonpidgeon949
    @simonpidgeon949 3 роки тому

    💯👍👍

  • @truegooner3523
    @truegooner3523 4 роки тому +4

    So, you wait nearly 2 weeks for the big man himself MD to review the tank you uploaded to reddit( which you had to sign up to and download blah blah blah) and yes the video is released. You make the kids play outside, the wife is busy - perfect video watching conditions! You sit and watch and wait ......and wait.......and WTF where’s my tank review !!!!! Nooooooooooooooooooo . 😭 😢 😭

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +4

      Sorry mate. If I reviewd every tank though....it would be a 2 hour video lol.

    • @truegooner3523
      @truegooner3523 4 роки тому +5

      No worries mate. Just messing about. Love the content your creating. I only found the Chanel around a month ago, and have watched every upload since. Finally an English Fish Channel that’s on a par with the big American channels. Keep up the good work MD ✌🏻

  • @radtankfish9212
    @radtankfish9212 4 роки тому

    Please your spanish titles... 😥🙏😍😍