NEW MERCH CLICK HERE: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks I've been wanting to do this for ages. A naturalistic style blackwater tank. The tank will just get better and better with age as well. Make sure you are subbed for updates over the coming months :) Equipment (all links affiliate): LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3t6HOHD UK amzn.to/3orIdRv GOOD BUDGET LIGHT:: US amzn.to/2MDfjk1 UK amzn.to/3iYlfQQ SMALL HANG ON BACK FILTER: US amzn.to/2Mw63OO UK amzn.to/39rx3b5 NANO INTERNAL FILTER: US amzn.to/3oxGBWm UK HARDSCAPE AND PLANTS: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ CANISTER FILTER: US amzn.to/3iNeVtW UK amzn.to/2Fo774a GOOSENECK CLIP ON LAMP: (similar as product is now discontinued) US amzn.to/2IlwLVA UK amzn.to/2LNat13 MINI WATER PUMP: US amzn.to/2oAmf5y UK amzn.to/2mjHDez TANKS: US amzn.to/2SOocHG UK amzn.to/2SPA24i STRIP LED LIGHT: US (similar) amzn.to/2SNgbm7 UK amzn.to/2Fn9aW1 ASTA LED LIGHT: US amzn.to/3k9EmpY UK amzn.to/3p5XUPY AQUARIUM RACKING: Shelving: US amzn.to/2SrYZ5k UK amzn.to/2GFWKJ2 AIRPUMP (FILTER SYSTEM): US amzn.to/31z8FA9 UK amzn.to/37GIoUa FILTER SPONGES: US amzn.to/3dQLUfM UK amzn.to/3dS2k7K MEDIA BAGS: US amzn.to/34Kaf2N UK amzn.to/3lAj3z1 STAINLESS LILY PIPES: US amzn.to/2FqHpvR UK amzn.to/2RlfrnC BOWL AQUARIUMS: US amzn.to/2M4FwFO Amazo UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL
Great content as always MD. we are opening a brand new aquatics store in Widnes, NW England and we’d love for you to check it out. There is a short video over on our channel, if you could have a look and leave a comment we’d greatly appreciate it
I love maidenhead Equatics. Just got back from my local shop. As I am disabled and in a wheelchair they have arranged for me to have a custom built Aquarium. Can't wait. soooo happy.
Every time MD.....every time when you make a build video.... There's a moment when you're done and I think it's perfect..you say...no lower this side and more stones on that side.... I'm like...nooooo it's perfect... After you done it...I'm like; dammit .... you're right...now it's perfect.... Masterclass..... Greetz from the Netherlands
Gotta love the natural look of a ‘biotopey’ style setup with intricate twigs and smooth stones, look forward to seeing the tangings stain the water more to bring out those red hues
I do the same thing. My daughter has a big garden tub in her bathroom she doesn't use and all I can think about is turning it into a pond 🤣 I want aquariums and fish everywhere 🤣🤣✌️
Jesus md even the APISTOS ARE STUNNING 😍😍 THERE COLORS ALSO COMPLIMENT THE WOOD THE SAND THE LEAVES I MEAN IT ALL COMES TOGETHER BEAUTIFULLY WELL DONE SIR!!! THIS MIGHT BE JUST ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS YOU'VE DONE SO FAR!!! AND I THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US ❤️💯!!!
This absolutely looks so natural, like the edge of a river bank with little fish darting in and out, so very cool and colorful, I love those twigs, their color alongside the redness of the perfectly scattered leaves...yes perfect, the fish are just the icing on the cake...job well done, my eyes are totally satisfied with this effort !!!
You are ridiculously good - crazy talented! I love all your tanks, so diverse. It just shows how talented you are. Keep them coming. Looking forward to the next one.
I'm having a tough day mentally and I just realized I haven't watched this video yet. I am so grateful for your channel because it brings me peace. It brings me back to my childhood fish tank memories with my dad.
MD. I'm trying to set up a small 19l. Everything I feel happy with it I watch a video of yours and end up rearranging mine. Nearly a month so far setting mine up, please stop lol. Great tanks sir, love your work.
Just got my first fish since when I was a kid. Found your channel a few days later and I’m afraid I’ve found another expensive hobby. 😂 love the content mate!
Hey MD I'm absolutely in love with this setup!!❤️😍💯 The color of the pool sand with the tree and the glow light tetra absolutely stunning they complement each other fabulously
@@MDFishTanks no No no brother that's all you and your passion for this HOBBY for the love of your pets!!! You have a GREAT GIFT MD and I'm soooooo glad you share it with us man..... Yes somethings and sometimes things do fall into place by lock but 99% of it it's the person itself and that's you!!!
well done md last video was great . love watching you build your tanks ,it look like your running out of space in your new studio. love your shows. keep up the good work.👍
the natural bio types are a good way for the hobbyists to keep replicate their natural environments! ( maybe try a fish tank with models of shopping trolleys, old bikes etc, for the purists out there!
MD you are "rocking" it!! The green is a feast for the eyes when you look around your fish room 😍 I don't think I'd ever leave 🤣❤️ it's so cool to learn about the different styles of aquariums and scapes. I appreciate you bringing us that!! I remember when I first learned about tannins and how cool and natural the aquariums look! And fish do love it ❤️ I really like the "finger wood" I agree about the Catawba leaves.. I started just putting mine in the aquarium to and letting them do their "tannin things"😁 Thanks for another great build MD..one of the best ways to start the day is watching your videos and stopping by to see what you're up to ❤️ Love, peace and blessings! 💚✌️🙏🌿🐟🌿💚
This video was like a vacation! I loved seeing the river or creek and the beautiful green fields... and I always love going to Maidenhead Aquatics! This is my new favorite tank!
MD you are probably one of the most sympathetic Aqua-Tubers and I love your tanks! Though in my opinion those small tanks are not big enough for Apistogramma or tetras. So many people see you as a role model, for the sake of many fish you need to get this right in my opinion 😬
It's been a while since i watched your videos like these, even though I recently quit FishKeeping, thanks to this video. I still like to see what you are doing.. MoreAquariums&FishToCome MD🐟
POV You are on a family stroll with the dog by a beautiful river And you see md collecting sticks and roots in a paw patrol bucket Not gonna lie though that looks fun and I would do it
I always shove my Indian almond leaves behind my sponge filters or the filter intake. I am trying to hid those things with the scape already so you can't even them to begin with. Except for my betta tank where I just put them on the top until they sink. Gives Rufus some nice shade to hang out in until they sink.
MD, love each build you do. I've been keeping fish for over 25 years and always look forward to your uploads........but, for the first time I need to say something. Red Wood with glowlight tetras. Superb tank but the fish sort of vanish against the wood. Maybe lemon tetra would have been a good contrast. That said, great scape and keep them coming. Love the videos
Beautiful tank MD! Cool concept with the wood, rocks and botanicals! Hopefully you get some breeding! I know the look when you use the wife’s kitchen utensils haha when I used her pot the first time to boil some driftwood 🤣🤣 thanks for always great videos!
I think you should start composting the excess floaters and the trimmings off your plants. Feed them to worms and use the vermicastings in a tank with soil under the sand
16:32 Also I have not seen the whole video but I think cherry reds would thrive in here, could be a cool experiment- blackwater vs Crystal clear Btw you should be expecting off colour shrimp when babies grow up but what you can do if you want a pure blue or whatever tank is use a culling tank like plant grow outs
My mind is awhirl with transient nodes of thought, careening with so many possibilities with the genesis of this simple idea you’ve placed before me. Thank you sir MD.
lol. i wouldnt say that. Lots better than me, I think im getting decent at the film making process though. I research lots and try to improve constantly.
You got skills md if you ever run out of tanks to set up when covid is over ect you could come and scape my fancy gold fish tank it’s a big 5 foot tank bit like the one you have at home in the front room!! I would pay 4 all the bits would make a cool video one day 👍💪
NEW MERCH CLICK HERE: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks
I've been wanting to do this for ages. A naturalistic style blackwater tank. The tank will just get better and better with age as well. Make sure you are subbed for updates over the coming months :)
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Hi
Great content as always MD. we are opening a brand new aquatics store in Widnes, NW England and we’d love for you to check it out. There is a short video over on our channel, if you could have a look and leave a comment we’d greatly appreciate it
@@SunkenScapes love the store! Got my tetras from there
wow unbelievable tank
I love maidenhead Equatics. Just got back from my local shop. As I am disabled and in a wheelchair they have arranged for me to have a custom built Aquarium. Can't wait. soooo happy.
Man you make it look so easy! Love the finger wood! Perfect for this black water setup.
Just got into aquascaping and you two are my favourite youtube aquascapers, watched every video and learnt so much, thank you both 🙏
NO WAY MJ
Nice scape. It'll be interesting to see how the plant growth will make it even better. Good stocking choice as well!
Dudeee.... i just wanna say.. big fan
thanks my friend....knowing me, the whole thing will be planted the next time it features in a video 😲🤣
Life in jars :0
Hello jar man
@@MDFishTanks Haha!
The strength it took me to not cackle out loud at school when he was talking about his “chunky wood” 🤣😭
🤣🤣🤣
🤣
Bruh😂💀
When Wood is your name these things are easy to let fly over your head
Jhonny Sins entered the chat...
Every time MD.....every time when you make a build video....
There's a moment when you're done and I think it's perfect..you say...no lower this side and more stones on that side....
I'm like...nooooo it's perfect...
After you done it...I'm like; dammit .... you're right...now it's perfect....
Masterclass.....
Greetz from the Netherlands
Hey MD, it was cool to see a bit of the Fam! Made your channel feel more personable...
@21:35 looks like an underwater birds nest. Stunning scape as ever MD!
glowlight tetras are really underrated imo
yeah really cool fish
And they don't shine on camera. In person they are stunning fish.
Even better with some red leds in the fixture
Gotta love the natural look of a ‘biotopey’ style setup with intricate twigs and smooth stones, look forward to seeing the tangings stain the water more to bring out those red hues
I do love the style. Will be doing more.
You make so much content and I am so thankful, I am graduating college soon and your videos help me relax!
MD your studio is really looking fabulous, a huge inspiration to my future basement. thanks for the constant uploads and information
no problem Seamus. good luck with your basement. I have a full studio tour update coming soon.
Heck yeah! Always nice when you go on your phone and see a notification, from md fish tanks.
thanks for watching :)
You’ve gave me a big problem with fishrooms 😂 whenever I look at houses I think which room would be the best to keep fish tanks in
haha same.
I do the same thing.
My daughter has a big garden tub in her bathroom she doesn't use and all I can think about is turning it into a pond 🤣 I want aquariums and fish everywhere 🤣🤣✌️
😂😂
What that's not normal?
Great choice of Fish! I have 65 Glow Lights in a 75g black water tank, they are absolutely amazing!
Jesus md even the APISTOS ARE STUNNING 😍😍 THERE COLORS ALSO COMPLIMENT THE WOOD THE SAND THE LEAVES I MEAN IT ALL COMES TOGETHER BEAUTIFULLY WELL DONE SIR!!! THIS MIGHT BE JUST ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS YOU'VE DONE SO FAR!!! AND I THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US ❤️💯!!!
NO PROBLEM MARIA.....WHY ARE WE SHOUTING?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@MDFishTanks lol 😅😂😂😂😂😂 well first because I'm Puerto Rican and that's what we do we do 😂😂 And whenever you drop a video I do a jig and backflips!!!!
@@mariamhernandez3377 video the backfilp and tag me on insta please.
This absolutely looks so natural, like the edge of a river bank with little fish darting in and out, so very cool and colorful, I love those twigs, their color alongside the redness of the perfectly scattered leaves...yes perfect, the fish are just the icing on the cake...job well done, my eyes are totally satisfied with this effort !!!
You are ridiculously good - crazy talented! I love all your tanks, so diverse. It just shows how talented you are. Keep them coming. Looking forward to the next one.
Puts a smile on my face when I see you have another video 😀💓💖💕
I'm having a tough day mentally and I just realized I haven't watched this video yet. I am so grateful for your channel because it brings me peace. It brings me back to my childhood fish tank memories with my dad.
I can't get enough of your scapes. Love, love, love the Apistogrammas!!!!!
Dude! Your videos are so good! Your editing is so clean, and make the videos so easy and enjoyable to watch. God bless
That female apisto is a fast boi!
This is one of 3 channels that I check everyday. So many ideas that I plan to borrow for my own tanks.
thank you :)
Another is PLANTED TANK I guess
MD. I'm trying to set up a small 19l. Everything I feel happy with it I watch a video of yours and end up rearranging mine. Nearly a month so far setting mine up, please stop lol. Great tanks sir, love your work.
Anyone else wait until the electric sound of the MD logo to start looking? Stop spoiling your own videos MD! 🤣
haha sorry 😂😂
Just got my first fish since when I was a kid. Found your channel a few days later and I’m afraid I’ve found another expensive hobby. 😂 love the content mate!
I got caught using the kitchen siv last week. Good luck to you my friend.
im still in the clear at the moment....🤣
wow, love this one MD, the colours of the fish against the scape is awesome.
All my friends and family know I just love rocks. That rock curving over the one it sits on I awesome! The you moved it...argh!
You are a legend of aquarium world. Love from Bangladesh.
And no pearl weed ♥️ looks very cool 😎
Looks like some live food for the apistos at 4:08 😂😂 Another awesome one of yours, MD!! 🐟🕷💙
Hey MD I'm absolutely in love with this setup!!❤️😍💯 The color of the pool sand with the tree and the glow light tetra absolutely stunning they complement each other fabulously
yeah, stroke of luck hey!
@@MDFishTanks no No no brother that's all you and your passion for this HOBBY for the love of your pets!!! You have a GREAT GIFT MD and I'm soooooo glad you share it with us man..... Yes somethings and sometimes things do fall into place by lock but 99% of it it's the person itself and that's you!!!
well done md last video was great .
love watching you build your tanks ,it look like your running out of space in your new studio.
love your shows.
keep up the good work.👍
the natural bio types are a good way for the hobbyists to keep replicate their natural environments! ( maybe try a fish tank with models of shopping trolleys, old bikes etc, for the purists out there!
Interesting design. It’s different than your usual ones keep it up
You im starting to push my boundaries a bit more.
@@MDFishTanks glad to see, it’s always interesting to see something new. (But don’t get me wrong love all your tanks)
MD you are "rocking" it!! The green is a feast for the eyes when you look around your fish room 😍 I don't think I'd ever leave 🤣❤️
it's so cool to learn about the different styles of aquariums and scapes. I appreciate you bringing us that!! I remember when I first learned about tannins and how cool and natural the aquariums look! And fish do love it ❤️
I really like the "finger wood" I agree about the Catawba leaves.. I started just putting mine in the aquarium to and letting them do their "tannin things"😁
Thanks for another great build MD..one of the best ways to start the day is watching your videos and stopping by to see what you're up to ❤️
Love, peace and blessings! 💚✌️🙏🌿🐟🌿💚
I also love when you take us outside and do some collecting. Plus I see the doodles 🤣💚 much love to your family!!
@@marypaigeflynn4512 haha. Thanks mary. Hope everything is going well for you :)
Imo the bright green in the background is a bit disconcerting. Any red/brown stem plants you could try back there and really embrace the hue 👌🏻
yeah I know what ou mean. Doesn't have to stay forever if it doesn't work but very useful for a new setup whilst everything is settling in.
@@MDFishTanks Red Cabomba ? 😄
I was thinking the same thing. Red tiger lotus would look nice.
I like the leaves caught under the rock...it looks perfectly natural...I've seen leaves stuck like that.
This video was like a vacation! I loved seeing the river or creek and the beautiful green fields... and I always love going to Maidenhead Aquatics! This is my new favorite tank!
MD you are probably one of the most sympathetic Aqua-Tubers and I love your tanks! Though in my opinion those small tanks are not big enough for Apistogramma or tetras. So many people see you as a role model, for the sake of many fish you need to get this right in my opinion 😬
It's been a while since i watched your videos like these, even though I recently quit FishKeeping, thanks to this video. I still like to see what you are doing.. MoreAquariums&FishToCome MD🐟
My favorite time of the day!!! MD Time!
:D
POV
You are on a family stroll with the dog by a beautiful river
And you see md collecting sticks and roots in a paw patrol bucket
Not gonna lie though that looks fun and I would do it
Nice one MD....omg your daughter has grown up and walking! Wow...time isnflying fast.
I always shove my Indian almond leaves behind my sponge filters or the filter intake. I am trying to hid those things with the scape already so you can't even them to begin with. Except for my betta tank where I just put them on the top until they sink. Gives Rufus some nice shade to hang out in until they sink.
Very nice scape, everything are so beautiful
Love the new tank! I'm a fan of dark water.
Смотрю, восторгаюсь и учусь у Вас!!!
Великолепно!!! Спасибо за красоту!!!!
Wow, those apis look awesome!
Great video md
I’m currently on the hunt for this tank as your videos have sold it to me can wait to get it and set it up
Would love to see a feeding the fishes video across all your tanks.
Lovely colors in those reds
yeah really vibrant
Looks amazing! I'm so happy youtube recommended this channel to me a few weeks ago! I've watched a lot of your videos lol. ✌❤
awesome. thanks for watching :)
amazing nothing more to say can't wait until I get more tanks and do things like this.
This is the very first tank of yours I’m just not feeling. It’s fab however to do different styles! Love your work
MD, love each build you do. I've been keeping fish for over 25 years and always look forward to your uploads........but, for the first time I need to say something. Red Wood with glowlight tetras. Superb tank but the fish sort of vanish against the wood. Maybe lemon tetra would have been a good contrast. That said, great scape and keep them coming. Love the videos
it looks very natural, you are great at making tanks!😁
thanks gabrielle
You born to scape aquariums, that is for sure
Still saying tanings 😅. Love the videos md! youre my aquascape idol 😁
Wonderful scape! Certainly one of your best and the color palette is beautiful. Great selection of fish. Keep it up! :)
Every scape looks so good❤️
Looking good. Even better with blach bachground .
OWN 'tannings' - merch even haha. Nice scape as always.
Cool tank MD!
Beautiful tank MD! Cool concept with the wood, rocks and botanicals! Hopefully you get some breeding! I know the look when you use the wife’s kitchen utensils haha when I used her pot the first time to boil some driftwood 🤣🤣 thanks for always great videos!
I love the hardscape so much
your kids are so cute :D lovely tank too
thanks bec. They are growing so fast!
Love your vids man, it really inspires me and also pleases my eyes lol. Thank you so much and keep going !
I think you should start composting the excess floaters and the trimmings off your plants. Feed them to worms and use the vermicastings in a tank with soil under the sand
So beautiful!! I love when you take us trips!!!! You children are beautiful btw ❤️❤️
You should get red root floaters to fit the red/black theme 😍
I love this tank
Absolutely stunning!
Absolutely love this set up
You should get figure 8 puffers! They're a joy to have 😍
Always great content
16:32
Also I have not seen the whole video but I think cherry reds would thrive in here, could be a cool experiment- blackwater vs Crystal clear
Btw you should be expecting off colour shrimp when babies grow up but what you can do if you want a pure blue or whatever tank is use a culling tank like plant grow outs
I really gotta try black water sometime, your black water scapes are amazing!
thanks. I've only done a few so not a huge amount of practice but i think it turned out nice
MD thank you for your endless inspiration!
Thank you very much, my brothers, for the various ways to make a beautiful aquascape
Now i want a dark water tank.
Amazing as usual. What an awesome combination.
I really like this scape , awesome. Another well exsecuted tank
You got strong racks there mate , imagine how many tanks innit and still standing .
Nice aquarium
You make such great tanks and such polished videos
Awesome channel. I look forward to your new videos as much as green aqua and tropic tank channels
thank you
Get a couple corydoras in with the neons
Have you ever done a dwarf cichlids aquarium?
He has a couple of times
Amazing video that is and your work is appreciated😃💖👍
Get some organic rooibos (red bush) tea and strain it in the tank. That's how i make mine Blackwater, and it's not cloudy at all.
just ordered. thanks.
Isn't that hornwort on the background?
Love your light and your clear filter where did you get it? I tried the links you put in the description but it isn’t any of them.
I’m looking for the same answer
My mind is awhirl with transient nodes of thought, careening with so many possibilities with the genesis of this simple idea you’ve placed before me.
Thank you sir MD.
r/iamverysmart
Another great video from king MD 🙌🏼
lol. i wouldnt say that. Lots better than me, I think im getting decent at the film making process though. I research lots and try to improve constantly.
Good
day. Thank you for the review of the master class ,Very carefully viewed
Brilliant as always MD 👌😁
cheers jonny
You got skills md if you ever run out of tanks to set up when covid is over ect you could come and scape my fancy gold fish tank it’s a big 5 foot tank bit like the one you have at home in the front room!! I would pay 4 all the bits would make a cool video one day 👍💪
Yes.... field trip....!!!!!!💖💗❤️