Building a SpongeBob Themed Aquarium (from scratch)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ย. 2017
- Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Apparently my goldfish now... See how I constructed this new aquarium for my two goldfish.
*edit (please read before commenting)
A lot of people seem worried that I didn't acclimate the fish to the new water. Don't worry the fish were acclimated off camera (I make fan art build videos, not fish videos, so I didn't show that step sorry).
People keep saying they need a bigger tank, but they don't until they get bigger. For their current size it is perfect and I will build them a bigger one when the time comes as I already have done once.
The tank has been filled up more.
I am now aware that the two smaller fish are actually hill stream loaches and not plecos, thanks to Proteus who first let me know. Apparently here in Ireland the pet shops lie to their customers and call them plecos, not loaches.
The Patrick house was made from clay for the main body and soft plastic brush bristles for the antenna painted gold and glued together. Then I covered the whole thing in 2 layers of aquarium safe silicone to make it water resistant.
The plants are Myriophyllum and Lilaeopsis. The substrates are aquatic soil (left) and natural river bed sand (right).
A lot of people have pointed out that you are not supposed to put goldfish in a planted aquarium as they will eat the plants. It's been months now and the fish have not eaten the plants. I think this may only apply to very fragile or delicate plants which mine are not.
Finally to those saying who are saying I need to get a filter and/or bubbler. There is indeed a filter in there (right side of the tank after it is set up) and the plants provide extra oxygen to the water for the fish. I also do regular 20% water changes. I know the signs of when a fish is unhappy or not getting enough oxygen etc and these little guys are all good. Thanks for all the feedback.
Music sourced from: Incompetech.com
I just want to pay respect to the late great Stephen Hillenburg, the man who created the world on which this tank is based. Thank you for sharing your creations with us, Stephen.
Make sure to check out the other builds I have on my channel if you enjoyed this 😊
So many of you pointed out my Attack on Titan hoodie that I did a build based on the show, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/UJAGr0kdEqE/w-d-xo.html
If you have any questions or concerns about this video please read my description, many things not shown in the video are mentioned there (for example that the fish were acclimated prior to being introduced, as many people have assumed it wasn't done since I didn't film it).
Also I shall be building the fish a bigger tank when needed, don't worry this won't be the home to fully grown goldfish.
Toasted Fan Art 😘
Toasted Fan Art bagus
Toasted Fan Art Sandy??
Kluna Tik IND I actually have a model of her too (as well as Mr. Crabs and Plankton) but I didn't want to make the tank too cluttered 😅 thanks for watching 😊
Thaksin so cool
You need to add that classic Spongebob backdrop on the back of your fish tank, that like flower pattern that's always in the sky in all spongebob episodes.
It's funny you mention that, I literally had one painted and recorded myself adding it but I hated how it looked so I just threw it away and didn't bother.
You should get a freshwater snail and name it Gary
I tried but no pet store had good ones :(
Mystery snails are good
Matt5boy - mystery snails should never be kept with goldfish the only type of snail that can be kept with goldfish are Japanese trapdoor snails
Thats a Brilliant idea lmaoo!
I did
We'll miss you Stephen Hillenburg 😭
😭😭😭
Yep😞
Ye
5:42 - 5:44 wtf was the fish in the back doing
Fish gymnastics maybe?
The internal filter is pumping water out from the clear tubes, so it pushed the fish back.
VeNm Mufasa FALLLBACCCKKK
Fish: Weeeee!!!
Lmaooo
Get a jellyfish decoration for the grass area that would make it look cooler
straight savage Dang great suggestions, I wish I'd thought of that...
Problem that is fresh water
Garrett Johnson he said jellyfish DECORATION not an actual jellyfish.
@@jiff7072 sorry
Heck yeah like a sign that says jellyfish fields
Did anyone see one of the fish get blown away by the current when he turned on the blue lights
Jared Moi LMFAO
Yeah at 5:41
LOOOOLL
@@Joey-rs7uq I replayed that like 8 times.
I did
those are big, well taken care of gold fish
s_ r some goldfish get to a foot and a half long those are fancy goldfish which get to about 4-5 inches
still think they are big? haha
Collin Brumm yep i still think they are big
s_ r they will get bigger still
Collin Brumm i know i just said those are big gold fish
Collin Brumm never said they didnt get bigger
5:41 backflip attempt!!!!!! Haha
Haha yeah he couldn't quite make it
filter pushed him
*We should take Bikini Bottom and push it somewhere else!*
we can't just push it
+jeanette simon jmk
Hahaha
Puuuush
Quwudueuduy
As a long time Spongebob fan I love this.
I'm a big fan of the show too, glad you enjoyed :)
this was actually really cool man. DIY isn't my forté so i can appreciate this
Haha cheers man. Did you find me though the comment I left on one of your videos a few days ago or just a coincidence??
I'm definitely happy to see these goldfish get a much larger tank. Their previous home was far too small for them.
Crescent998 Yeah they grew a lot since I had gotten them so I built a bigger tank. I'll build them a bigger one again when they need it. Thanks for watching :)
I kinda cringed when he put the tank on top of his set up.. I would never do that lmao it would scare the shit out of me.
Marco Sandoval Only spot I had for it. Plus what's life without a few ballsy risks ;D
True.
Toasted Fan Art living like Larry I see
I read the description, its hilarious. If you guys are bugging him about how to run his tank, go make a video. Let the guy decide how he does his tank.
Haha thanks I appreciate it
I was about to be one of those enraged fish keepers but then i read the description. Thanks for doing everything right. I was worried when i saw nobody being cruel to you in the comments lmao. Animal keepers are aggressive
Oh my God thank you so much you don't know how many times people have come at me with the noose ready 😂 Tbh I put this video up as a tank build but I didn't know so many fish keepers would assume I'm a dick cos I didn't show all the fish care stuff too. Added it all to the description which has helped a lot but the odd person doesn't read it and gets riled up haha
This is awesome! ^^ Now just add the Krusty Krab, but Patrick at the counter and the fishies can take reservations, while Patrick shouts "NO! THIS IS PATRICK!"
Hahaha good idea 😂😂😂
I see you with that Attack on Titan jacket 👀👀
FlyontheWall412 Scout Regiment for life ;)
yesssssss
You like Attack on Titan too thats one of my favorite shows also my favorite character is Mikasa
The cringy channel mine too ;)
FlyontheWall412 and I see you have a Johnny Joestar profile picture 👀👀
I see you have givin your heart to humanity as well!
Idk how anyone could dislike this, this is actual quality, creative content.
Appreciate that. Some people are never happy lol
Thats a *lot* of weight to put on a shelf! How did you make such a strong shelf?
Exodarion Yeah I was cautious of putting the tank up there so I sat on the shelf before I did to make sure it could take that kind of weight. Also the desk is from IKEA so you'd have to ask them how they make it so strong haha
Toasted Fan Art u sat on the shelf???
jenny ramirez haha yep ;D
Before setting up my tank I also sat on my desk to make sure it would hold the weight lol
Yah I did the same. Had my friend sit on it at the same time to be extra sure
Im glad those cute fish got a big brand new home!
YellowPanda62 Yeah it was about time. They've gotten a good bit bigger since I made this video so I'm going to get another bigger one soon for them. Thanks for watching 😊
Wow. I wouldn't trust myself to make my own fish tank. Nice job!
Easier than you'd think ;D
@@ToastedFanArt I can imagine it wouldn't be hard to build, I just fear I might do something wrong and it breaks and kills all my fish. XD
@@switchboard1551 Lots of silicone and you cant really go wrong, but I get your point. I guess I just like to live on the edge lol
Jellyfish fields was a nice touch to make the place seem alive
If I had this I would stare at it until I go to sleep
I have done so many times 😉
Same here!
You took my only food, now I'm going to starveeeee
Gimme all da munch
What an underrated comment 😂
This is pretty cool.
Everyone on the internet is an expert... Anyway, nicely done man. I this it looks great. The speed at which that grass grew has inspired me to try it out.
Bobby Two Shades Awesome, I love hearing that I've inspired others to make stuff. Best tip I can give you for the grass is get a good quality light and leave it on a lot each day, makes the grass grow so much faster.
Cried at the outro
Those "plecos" seem to actually be reticulated hillstream loaches; they need cool water temperatures and really good aeration. Good luck with 'em :)
A Burd Yeah spot on cheers
Sebastian and Larry, the dynamic duo :)
Haha "name a more iconic duo, I'll wait" 😂😂😂
Very awesome 👏 tank and very pretty fish too!!!
Rum Mug the Orc Thanks so much! 😊
Would be cool if on the side with the grass you put a sign saying jellyfish fields
Yeah I need to do that
This is amazing
Killersnake 898 thanks :)
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Make a video then you put a share an a snake tank
Killersnake 898
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Damn 4.2 million views? Totally deserved. Great work!! Greetings from Germany :)
Aw thanks so much I'm glad you enjoyed 😊
love it especially all the plants in the tank!
Giggz05 Thanks :)
Saw this stuff at Walmart... Never thought this could be beautiful, well done xD
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" or something like that haha. Thanks though glad you enjoyed 😊
"Bold and brash more like belongs in the trash" why was that the first thing i remembered from spungebob😂😂 amazing vid tho
Solid quote but hope it doesn't apply to the tank lol 😅
XD you’re so random
sir in my oppinion instead of these goldies schooling fishes will look pretty cool in this tank and also i am in love with this setup
Yeah some neon tetras or something would be cool, but I had goldfish already and they were the reason I made the tank so they would have more space. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
its my pleasure just make some more videos on decorating fish tanks you are so creative
Those fish are so beautiful, and the tank as well, nice work 👍
Thanks!
This is so cool! Good job!
Thanks so much! 😁
Wow those fishes are so beautiful you are so good person that u care a lot for them 😊😊
Aw thanks so much that's very sweet of you to say
@@ToastedFanArt 😃thank you
This is somewhat how I imagined a SpongeBob SquarePants aquarium would look like ever since I had first seen the aquarium decorations of SpongeBob's and Squidward's houses at local Walmarts. I had often wondered why an aquarium decoration of Patrick's house was never made.
I'm glad it lives up to your expectations. Yeah I spent so much time trying to find an official Patrick house and ended up just making my own.
@@ToastedFanArt Yes, I figured it was you who made the aquarium decoration of Patrick's house, and I have to say that you did an outstanding job well done. However, an aquarium decoration of the Krusty Krab restaurant was made, and I had often wondered why that one was made instead of Patrick house.
Quick & simple. Nice one.👌🐠🐠
Abhriel Ramizares Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
Put a crab in it and a squirrel ☺
A crab might work, but I don't know how well the squirrel would do 😂
@@ToastedFanArt lol 😂
I'd marry him for that tank.
i'm glad you made a bigger tank for them goldfish.. they were way to big for that small tank
Yup that's why I made it. Will do them another even bigger one soon as they have grown a good bit since this video
that ghost pac-man lamp awesome :D
boia dio Thanks! Haha
Nice well taking care of goldfish
Minnesota Outdoors Thanks :)
Ur goldfish are hilarious 🤣
that tank is beautiful. and your goldfish are so vibrant and healthy. I actually suggest getting snails. they will help with the algae, and will also look like Gary ;)
MassDoesGames Thank you so much :) oh and I actually had that same idea with the snail but my local pet store only had snails that were meant for a tropical tank :(
Now thats what I call AWESOME!
Thanks I'm glad you like it 😁
Came here from your comment on a video about a dog wearing a vr headset. Great job btw!
Hahaha you're like the 3rd person to say that to me in the last few days that's hilarious 😂
Also thanks I'm glad you enjoyed 😊
Toasted Fan Art lol 🤣 you’re welcome! I subbed to you btw
@@merlinthemutt1386 Thanks so much! Hoping to get a new video out soon, just so busy with work 😥
Toasted Fan Art yeah hopefully a new video comes out eventually. And hopefully you don’t get too busy 👍🏻
Where's the leak ma'am?
Glad you moved them into a bigger tank, and they look hella awesome, like giants in the tank
What beautiful goldfish! 😍
Aw thanks (they say thanks too) 😉
Omg I am building a sponge bob fish tank WOW
When you said from scratch, you really meant from SCRATCH!
Pperrault Haha what can I say, I'm a purist 😉
This is awesome! Normally I would berate people using spongbob decor but this just makes it different! Great Tank. 10/10
I’m glad you moved those goldfish they were probably really happy in a big tank 60 gallon is the best
I’m glad you got a new tank for those guys because the previous one was way too small, i love the new one but I’m not a huge Fan of spongebob
Kaiya's crazy Zoo Yeah I think they're glad too lol they had grown a lot since I got them so it was time. Glad you like the tank, sorry you don't like Spongebob, I guess the left side of the tank is more for you haha.
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Beautiful! Aqua scaling skills are fantastic! 😃
BaseOverKill Thanks so much! 😊
Best looking aquarium I’ve seen and great addition to the tank inspires me to make something similar
Awesome, make sure to share some pics if you do!
I like this video because
1 the video intro isn't long still all
2 you get right into the video instead of talking and talking and talking
3 you explain yourself while working
Haha thanks so much and I love the bullet point format for the comment. I too despise when people piss around at the start of videos and don't explain things well. Good to try and be opposite of what you hate I guess haha
Wings of FREEDOM SPOTTED!!!!!!
Scout Regiment 4 life 😉
Where are they now? Its been 2 years
Oh wow! such beautiful fish! and a great job on building the tank! I love spongebob and fish! :D As of right now I have 6 bettas, a black moor, comet, 2 ryukin, and a shubunkin
Thanks so much! And they say thanks too hehe. Nice it sounds like you have a great little family of fishy friends! I want to makes these guys an even bigger tank soon and then add some more buddies for them hopefully.
@@ToastedFanArt welcome! Cant wait to see what ya get!:D
Omg I love it. it’s so cute lmao I’m sure Sebastian and Larry are loving a bigger tank too :’)
Finished tank is epic! Great work.
Crispy Videos thanks :)
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just..so cool!!! love it!! ur always so good at what u do!
sy You're too kind :D
I remember a while ago my grandma used to have a really big tank that had wood on the bottom and the fish would always amaze me!
Nice, that sounds really cool :)
Toasted Fan Art oh trust me it was
Good that you changed it to a bigger fishtank
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
that looks so good, but you'll need to upgrade it later in the future because the fish will overgrow it. keep it up
Marwan Almehairi Yeah they're growing pretty quick so I'll look into building an even bigger one in like 6 months maybe. Thanks for the feedback :)
thats some rally good news, man you have some really entertaining content, post more
Marwan Almehairi Thanks so much and I just finished another build yesterday so give me until Friday maybe to get the video edited and uploaded ;D
When that happens though this tank would be beautiful for a school of small fish.
@@ToastedFanArt if you ever do build a bigger one please record it. Love these videos
Amazing, but I wouldn’t add plecos till about 3 weeks after the fish have been there because the plecos won’t have anything to eat
Good point but I got around this by feeding them algae wafers
They aren’t even plecos their hill stream loaches
@@josephpatarini4820 Yrah you're like the 20th person to say that. Says it in the description now.
Very nice and a little luxurious for a fish tank I respect that. It's great.
those goldfish are massive
Ryan Abraham Yeah they're well able to eat 😂
Awesome tank! Btw i don't think those are plecos but a type of hillstream loach and where is Garry the snail ?
Proteus Wow cheers for the really informative comment, I'll need to do some Googling. Oh and I actually asked my local pet store if they had any snails but they only had tropical ones haha.
Toasted Fan Art Here's a pretty good amount of info on them to ease your life a little: th-cam.com/video/0w0NTQ1jke0/w-d-xo.html 😉
If you're gonna get Gary, you gotta get Shellie too lol
They are butterfly loaches I think by what I seen
Wow this is amazingly awesome
Bea Flores Aw thanks so much glad you liked it, more builds on my channel if you want to see more 😊
I cant be the only one who gets a massive anxiety attack by seeing that huge tank above that computer setup
Pop baller It gives me anxiety too, but it's the only place I had for it hehe
Your fishes are really good
How old are ur goldfish?? They are so round and beautiful
Zayden Leischner They're pretty young in this video, maybe just a year or two old. They've gotten a good bit bigger and rounder since then. I'll need to make them a new tank soon lol.
Aesthetic’s on point 😍
Joanna Aye ah stop you're too kind 😅
Joanna Aye 😘
Joanna Aye
Sebastian and Larry are beautiful
I mightve added a bit more fish but overall its an amazing tank. Nice job 👍
sirtizzle1 Thanks so much glad you like it. As for adding more fish I'm totally with you, it would look better. Unfortunately you can only have a certain number of inches of fish in any given body of water and these guys almost max it out. I'll actually need to build them a bigger tank in a few months I'd say. Thanks again for watching 😊
Really creative n stunning,,i love spongebob,,love yor fishes❤❤
Arnab Sutar Thanks so much I'm glad you like it 😊
You should do finding Nemo tank
Yeah the thought has crossed my mind, but I currently need a bigger apartment so I have somewhere to put it haha
I love your fish dude they are adorable
Philip Ross Aw thanks! (They say thanks too). I need to get them another new tank soon I think, they have grown so much since this video...
Love it this is so cool 💙
nadia wessels Thanks glad you like it 😊
Aren't those "plecos" actually Hillstream Loaches? I didn't get a great look at them, but I'm pretty sure thats what they are.
PotatoSnail spot on
I know a dub accent when i hear one. Nice to see a fellow irish man on youtube instead of all the american youtubers
Dean Muddiman is that a problem
Your fish are very lucky 🍀
Such a beautiful tank
Lifeoftheoutdoorfishingmen Aw thanks so much I'm glad you like it!
Toasted Fan Art thank you for pinning 🙏
One wrong move and your electronics all ruined 😰
What's life without a few thrills? 😅
I love your fish from where did you bought this beautiful fish
They say "thank you"! Oh and I got them in my local pet store in Dublin, Ireland. But I'm sure you could get similar fish in your own local pet store. Bets of luck and thanks for watching 😊
Toasted Fan Art thank you for your reply and your videos are very cool,awesome and fantastic 😆😆😆
Finnaly some body put Patricks house in
Haha yeah it's ridiculous that they don't sell it so I had to make one.
That’s such a dope setup man
Do you know how much anxiety you just gave me by putting that fish tank above your expensive electronics?
That's funny cos I did it above my own electronics without batting an eyelash 😂😂😂 not sure if that makes me brave or just stupid 😅
@@ToastedFanArt Brave! (with a small side of crazy o.o)
Im not joking a ad for spongebob appeared right before this video (it was called bikini bottom mysteries and kept playing clips of stuff in lake lagoon)
Edit:OH SHOOT RIGHT WHEN I SAW U HEART MY COMMENT I FELL OUT OF MY BED THANK YOU FOR HEARTING MY COMMENT I AM A BIG FAN (okay i gotta stop freaking out) sorry its just i’ve never been hearted or replied by a channel im a fan of thank you so much i love your content keep it up!
Haha that's a pretty funny coincidence. Or else the algorithm is watching you 👀
Love seeing big, healthy, and happy goldfish. Very well taken care of!
Kara'sLittleOne Thanks for the kind words, I always try to do the best I can for my pets :)
That's a childhood dream right there.