Aquascape Tutorial: EPIC 4ft African Cichlid Aquarium - Lake Tanganyika (How To Step By Step Guide)

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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

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    I've wanted to build an African Cichlid tank for a year but was always worried because it's quite different from my usual setups. I decided to bite the bullet and go for it and I'm so pleased I did. These fish are fascinating and I think the whole setup brings a huge new dynamic to the studios.
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    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Abdullah Makki Mohammed I don't think he made it. But I did find a wood shrimp.

    • @TheYorkBlue
      @TheYorkBlue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love this but having kept cichlids for around 10 years initially I thought otherwise but I eventually loved having loads of cichlids in the tank makes it much more enjoyable honestly and overtime it looks even better particularly from a distance and if you get lots of diversity with around 60 more fish whit 10 each of a certain variety it makes it so much funner and better looking honestly

    • @kaleo_wong6590
      @kaleo_wong6590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      HELLO

    • @graffic13
      @graffic13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should find sailfish mollies !!!
      Also ... jack dempsey and Jaguar cichlids were 2 of the most rewarding cichlids I've had!! Much personality and parrot cichlids are a riot!!!!

    • @Pravinkumar-zv7ww
      @Pravinkumar-zv7ww 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Alex R. they take over the entire tank
      Sagittaria will have a decent height in this tank
      But they won't last I guess

  • @michaelrasmussen9630
    @michaelrasmussen9630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    One of the only fishtubers that actually delivers when they put epic in the title.

    • @danielmadsen439
      @danielmadsen439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Hes the only one i watch regularly. Every vid is awesome, entertaining, AND educational

    • @danielmadsen439
      @danielmadsen439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hes the only one i watch regularly. Every vid is awesome, entertaining, AND educational

    • @newwarleans
      @newwarleans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No lies told here

    • @emiliaroman8631
      @emiliaroman8631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's why I love his videos

    • @pauldeacon8764
      @pauldeacon8764 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great video matey!😀👍

  • @sankarshdv
    @sankarshdv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    It's so amazing how the fish keeping hobby turns a person to be a carpenter, painter, plumber, chemist, nutritionist and everything else that I can think of :D

    • @shesellsfish
      @shesellsfish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That’s the truth, keeping fish truly does turn you into a jack of all trades.

    • @rockfella27
      @rockfella27 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      These days I'm toying with silicone. Can't agree more man.

    • @Zer-db1bp
      @Zer-db1bp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s what I love about it. Especially with MD and SerpaDesign. Both of them are MASTERS of the hobby.

    • @germanyball6827
      @germanyball6827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah true when I first started fish keeping I turned into a doctor, dietitian, nutritionist and a pornstar

    • @bones1026
      @bones1026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Zer-db1bp tanner is so many levels above md imo

  • @kurokii7596
    @kurokii7596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    OMG!!! 40min video! A full build, we don't have to wait more days to just see its complete! Thanks MD love the vids as always. Thanks for a Wonderful Content!

  • @brydieduve4517
    @brydieduve4517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The fact that there isn’t an obnoxious running water sound in the background of your videos is simply amazing.

  • @alexyerrell4642
    @alexyerrell4642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Oh yes been look forward to this for the passed couple of days, honestly md is the reason I got in to planted tanks and aquascaping. Keep up the good work my man

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for the kind words Alex. Means a lot :)

    • @alexyerrell4642
      @alexyerrell4642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MDFishTanks no worrys mate 👍. I'm thinking about to doing a dwarf frog aquarium any advice you could give would be very much appreciated :)

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alexyerrell4642 No Idea mate. Someone else will chime in and it's something I want to do at some point in the future...

    • @iden4371
      @iden4371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same and I love my planted tanks

    • @dazzac2708
      @dazzac2708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexyerrell4642 i have 4 ADFs and they are super fun characters, definitely get at least 4 if you have the space. Some really good groups on facebook with plenty of good advice.

  • @katywi4534
    @katywi4534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Because of MD i got my first tank for Christmas . 29 Gal, planted, then I saw his shrimp tank. I thought Oh sweet, I can do that and 5 months later I got a 20 Gal shrimp tank. 3 week ago I got my 20 gal planted tank. If I keep going like this I will have my house full of tank and the Husband camping in the yard since there won't be room for him inside. Thanks MD for the inspiration.

  • @dollin9515
    @dollin9515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    You need a lot more shells for the mutlies!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      On their way...

    • @AmandaComeauCreates
      @AmandaComeauCreates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      And more sand! They move it all over, you're gonna have uncovered foam really soon!

    • @UrbanHafner
      @UrbanHafner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was going to say. More substrate so that they don't dig down to the glass.

    • @traviscowley4780
      @traviscowley4780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@AmandaComeauCreates I had a Midas cichlid that would build a mound of sand in the middle of the tank. He would also tip over this decorative pot. I tried for a long time to fix the pot, but every morning I would come down and he'd have turned it upside down again. I hope MD realizes you cant beat cichlids, they will just keep moving stuff the way they like it, very hard to have a "perfect" looking tank

    • @rodneywalat8956
      @rodneywalat8956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's going to be fun watching MD go through his learning curve with these fish and their antics. I hope he keeps us posted with frequent updates.

  • @hammadjahangir1404
    @hammadjahangir1404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    He didn’t use pearl weed!
    That’s it, that’s the comment!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      ...there's still time 😜

    • @divyan.guruapekshith2825
      @divyan.guruapekshith2825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hahaha 😂😂😂😂 the cichlids will start to munch on the pearl weed .

    • @Dxtuh2008
      @Dxtuh2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What's the 'real' name of pearlweed

    • @freddothefrog6750
      @freddothefrog6750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dxtuh2008 Hemianthus callirtrocides, I think

    • @rara5212
      @rara5212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@freddothefrog6750 no it is hemianthus glomeratus!

  • @fpnightshade
    @fpnightshade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see someone down to earth that explains his reasons for everything but more importantly doesn't waste money on making something simple, effective and awesome!

  • @joealyjim3029
    @joealyjim3029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I knew you could make a simple aquascape with rocks and just a few plants look amazing but i wasnt expecting it to look that good. Big inspiration for when i set up my next tank.

  • @sharonlewis6258
    @sharonlewis6258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the yellow fish. Yes, you do need more shells. That tank looks fantastic.

  • @DP-ym8zf
    @DP-ym8zf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    7:57 Whenever MD says "locally sourced", he means he stole it from his mother-in-law's driveway. Same as the "locally sourced" pebbles he got 😂

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You know it 🤣

    • @Zer-db1bp
      @Zer-db1bp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve done this so many times lmao. There is a drainage ditch next to my driveway that is made up of big round river stones.

  • @Squishy-Fish
    @Squishy-Fish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The long-format videos like this are awesome

  • @hopeash1498
    @hopeash1498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is such a different build, but I actually love it!!! Seeing something so new has me chomping at the bit to get my 55 gallon up and running like I've been trying to for a hot minute!

  • @guynotes777
    @guynotes777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great. I have done cichlids for years and after having moved so many years ago got rid of so many rocks, etc. Back in to it for a while now and you've given me no excuse to redo my 2 tanks. I was able to grab, for free, a large bunch if shale and will be redoing them to better see and provide a better home for them..great work.

  • @AG-wf4mu
    @AG-wf4mu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video epitomises the aquascaping spirit of MD and how to encourage people into the hobby - well done on an awesome video- love the tanganyikan scape!

  • @rimmakh7559
    @rimmakh7559 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys, you're so great! It's wonderful to see you both around your fans, so shy and modest) You're virtually illuminating the way to all those people who are fond of aquatic scapes and underwater wildlife. Thank you so much for all your beautiful clips and amazing work!

  • @terrorwisp5075
    @terrorwisp5075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That lamp construction is exactly what I did with 2x 10W LED flood lights to keep a little corner of my living room iluminated for my plants to propagate.
    The tank is as beautiful as I'd expect any tank from you. Thanks for the content ✌

  • @twunderaquatics1770
    @twunderaquatics1770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wasn't sure how this would look. It's harder to work with only hardscape. You definitely have an extraordinary talent for scapes. Liked

  • @AlgaeWhisperer
    @AlgaeWhisperer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I realized this vid is from 3 years ago, but it's the first of your vids ive watched, enjoyed it immensely, great tutorial & info, thanks so much for sharing... cheers

  • @ckid8957
    @ckid8957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Was hoping the camera would pan round to MD playing the piano and thanking everyone for watching

  • @dingo5827
    @dingo5827 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @mishao3215
    @mishao3215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantablulous! Nice to see such diversity on your studios. This is one of those that is simplistically beautiful. Can't wait for the sardines.

  • @thesoftballer16
    @thesoftballer16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When I saw the shimmer I wished we had more like buttons because one is not enough for this!

  • @EricLabelleUX
    @EricLabelleUX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    An interesting departure from what you are used to doing! I think it’s going to be really interesting to see the tank and fish mature in there!! Keep us posted!!

  • @astro5777
    @astro5777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Watching while doing the dishes! ❣️

    • @aarpy8694
      @aarpy8694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what TH-cam is for

    • @ajiarofah7633
      @ajiarofah7633 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drink cofee♥️😁👆

  • @vishfishtanks2152
    @vishfishtanks2152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing and definitely an Epic build! Love the tutorial on the lights. I use them on a rack and they work so well. Thanks for keeping it ‘Real’.

  • @mattphillips6714
    @mattphillips6714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s amazing how a shimmer can really bring a tank to life... it already looks great 👍

  • @kevinmeldrum1
    @kevinmeldrum1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Cichlids love to dig and make holes. Good luck keeping the styrofoam covered.

    • @feralon9570
      @feralon9570 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This could be solved easily by adding a few pebbles around the base of the rocks.

    • @Lulu.G-61
      @Lulu.G-61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s exactly what I was thinking, I was always raking to keep up with my little diggers! Although, it is fun to watch them interact with the substrate.

  • @GSP-76
    @GSP-76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful tank setup...I've been a African cichlid lover for as long as I can remember... have a massive 240g tank with 40g sump. I really like the rockscape here.

  • @ropeburns1928
    @ropeburns1928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've just discovered your channel and I have to say it's absolutely brilliant. It's quite clear you're doing this for all the right reasons and you have the best interests for the fish you keep. I have a small tank with Black widow tetras and a few guppies and it brings me enormous pleasure, so I can only imagine what a project of your size does for you. Fantastic mate.

  • @Scorpielle
    @Scorpielle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved seeing the trips to the stores! Makes me want to have a room full of tanks!

  • @MJAquascaping
    @MJAquascaping 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turned out great! Good job for stepping out of your comfort zone!

  • @CaritasAngola
    @CaritasAngola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so excited about this tank. I've had a similar idea about creating an African lake chiclid tank with some plants and seeing this is awesome. I look forward to seeing how this tank develops.

  • @feralon9570
    @feralon9570 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love cichlids for the pure intelligence factor. Most cichlids don't just swim around aimlessly looking for food and just circling the tank non stop swimming in straight lines. I love that they each do their own thing. They stop and hide and interact with everything in the tank. They have personalities that are distinct by each fish, some like one thing while others entertain themselves in other ways. They are more "pet" than "fish". My favorites are my three blood parrots, so much drama always going on in that tank! I am thinking that that fairy cichlid will need to be on my bucket list in the near future. I also LOVE shell dwellers, so much fun just to watch them!

  • @13benjaminhall
    @13benjaminhall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The hole in the centre is for the cable and the two outer holes are for fixing the lights FYI 👍🏻

  • @sellis2595
    @sellis2595 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your attention to detail is inspiring.

  • @engarcia33
    @engarcia33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MD, just wanted to tell you that has to be my second most favorite tank you have build (Diskus is my favorite). I can totally appreciate all of the time and hard work to get this video out but it's absolutely fantastic!! I can't wait for more videos once the baby is out.

  • @michaelrbodner
    @michaelrbodner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hands down my favorite TH-cam channel. I love each next tank more than the previous. Keep it up!!

  • @tiagofernandes266
    @tiagofernandes266 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You couldn´t have made a better choice. That tank with all that stock looks amazing. The plants suit the build very well too. Congrats.

  • @MesserAufBlut
    @MesserAufBlut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a sneaking suspicion the outer holes of the light mounting bracket were for screws and the middle one was for the wire to route through.... either way, i love your builds and fantastic work!! Thank you for inspiring me to plant my 10gal!

    • @laurag1076
      @laurag1076 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah good call

  • @jerdal7590
    @jerdal7590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just set up my multi tank this weekend. They're so fun to watch!

  • @jenxu2
    @jenxu2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm loving this tank! I have a 55gal that I just didn't know what to do as far as what fish and decor. I really like this look. I think I might try something similar. I really love the yellow cichlids. Awesome content! Thank you!

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! When you do a cichlid tank you really do it right! I always love the road trips, and Matt knows absolutely everything! It's going to be so fun watching this tank mature.

  • @TheHukomsinQueensland
    @TheHukomsinQueensland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always love wautching your channel. It gets me so inspired and excited to work on my tank again.

  • @mathewkarsten5481
    @mathewkarsten5481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to the world of cichlids they are so much fun to watch

  • @YourGlucoseGuardian
    @YourGlucoseGuardian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best aquarium channel out there, informational,aesthetic,satisfying,interesting and beautifully filmed. Big fan ,so glad I found you

  • @dallasaquascapingguy
    @dallasaquascapingguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always a good day to see you post a new video. I have never been a fan of Cichlids, but I love your enthusiasm. Great job!

  • @Cichlid_4_ever
    @Cichlid_4_ever 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I drove ten hours and bought the African fairies and I love them!!! Man I love your stuff !!

  • @luisharleycapellan6817
    @luisharleycapellan6817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best channel! Glad i found this gem almost year and a half now

  • @danmatthews7341
    @danmatthews7341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant set up. Really nice to see a basic but affective scape with very low planting makes a great contrast to all your other tanks 👍

  • @TheVoyagers.
    @TheVoyagers. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    By far one of your best tank setups

  • @scottevans4015
    @scottevans4015 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the fairy cichlids! Had a pair that had kids and a few survived! They were even able to hold their own with the other cichlids! Nice tank!!

  • @peterscott6672
    @peterscott6672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You definitely need to get the water hardness up to around 300 ppm with a ph of at least 7.5 to get the best conditions for African Cichlids

  • @orhunvarol974
    @orhunvarol974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey MD, amazing tank and a great selection of fish! Nice to see you to finally get into tanganyikan cichlids even though your plants are probably gonna be ruined :D Julies love to chew on the leaves and the brichardi love to dig. But the personalities are worth it so have fun!

  • @Kevo20
    @Kevo20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m having to rehome my African cichlids due to my tank size and was told by my local aquatic shop to look into Tanganyika cichlid’s. Thank you for sharing, they look amazing!!

  • @loleeloleelol
    @loleeloleelol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh my days... the end result looks so amazing... im really at a loss for words for this tank... so beautiful... 😍

  • @traserdean3716
    @traserdean3716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did an amazing job mate! I started my own planted aquarium because of you! Keep it up you're a aqua scaping genius!

  • @robconwell7409
    @robconwell7409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favourite videos you ever done- incredible to see it from start to finish and inspiring me for a cichlid tank!

  • @jackvanpelt
    @jackvanpelt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I saw the shimmer, I saved the video. THAT is top notch

  • @woltergrant
    @woltergrant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I hope you have invited aquarium store bru Matt to your studio before for a tour, he’s like the second most popular person to be on your channel besides you lol. If not, you should extend on out his wayy

  • @ellenm4560
    @ellenm4560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    40 minutes? You're spoiling us MD 😉

  • @AmandaComeauCreates
    @AmandaComeauCreates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There's a blue eyes open swimmer called a lampeye and it's gorgeous!!!

  • @Ted_P
    @Ted_P 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I must be searching for the right stuff as this is recommended to me. I’m redoing my 150g and I’ve bought a couple of those 30W LED fixtures to test. I’m glad I did. Looks like I was I on the right track!

  • @ethanstiles159
    @ethanstiles159 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    40 min MD video to start off the day? thank u lord 🙏

  • @michaelphillips2875
    @michaelphillips2875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MD, incredibly beautiful with the rock work and Sag. I did something similar with Jungle Val and Seiryu Rock. Stunning build, bravo! Oh love the simple lights too!

  • @Plantlover294
    @Plantlover294 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice effect with the flood lights! Very realistic tank!

  • @CricketsMa
    @CricketsMa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite, so far. Love the simplicity. Can never have too many shell dwellers.

  • @josephjvr6509
    @josephjvr6509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a gorgeous tank MD. Congrats. Awesome to see you branching out into other realms of the hobby. Exciting stuff. Would really love to see you maybe dipping your toe into the reef tank world down the line. Think you would love the characters of the fish and corals. Great content btw.

  • @MarilynBadra
    @MarilynBadra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg the Buddha tank is FLORISHING 😍 12:46

  • @TheFittedRockStar
    @TheFittedRockStar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love MD videos because he shows us the good and bad great work!!!

  • @clemensescher4715
    @clemensescher4715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the only fishyoutubers that know how the Keep fish.The tank is amazing

  • @IntusMortuum
    @IntusMortuum 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Favorite fish guy on TH-cam super simple explanations and doesn't try to impress by pretending to be special and all knowing

  • @LaquanaWilliams30
    @LaquanaWilliams30 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the simplicity of this tank...beautiful

  • @faedoyle4147
    @faedoyle4147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is sooooo magical!!! The clean lines, that awesome shimmer, and the absolutely gorgeous fish are just amazing!! This video is so damn good!!

  • @robertrosser9975
    @robertrosser9975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! My favorites. My J.Marlieri surprised me and bred in my Tanganyika community with Frontosa and Leleupi for tank mates

  • @DragonSkaterrr
    @DragonSkaterrr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i literally subscribed and put notifcations on, 20 minutes later you upload a video

  • @premramsita8354
    @premramsita8354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This rig looks amazing, good work MD

  • @kendabenn3810
    @kendabenn3810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In my shelly and bichardi tank I have had good luck growing vallisneria, anubius, bacopa, and hygrophila. Both fish types are breeding and living pretty peacefully together. I bought them as juveniles and raised them up together.

  • @drilliams8829
    @drilliams8829 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this tank. Nailed it on the simple and clean look. Nice break up from all the planted tanks.

  • @bw68901
    @bw68901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So,so,so glad you did this. Good luck from Nebraska, U.S.A.

  • @PeterBfishing
    @PeterBfishing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video showing again you can enjoy this beautiful hobby without breaking the bank , thanks MD . Keep up the good work

  • @joannaspivey566
    @joannaspivey566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A real show! Thank you MD for interesting, fun and cheerful videos. 🙂

  • @JimmyMilne
    @JimmyMilne 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a lovely build video MD

  • @pennypaton3079
    @pennypaton3079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my favourite video of all time. I love Cichlids,... I'm sure I've watched this one 10 + times ...
    I love the way you set up the rocks, sand and plants in this tank. ❤️
    My Cobolt blue cichlid Boris had a huge personality. He was grumpy and the boss of the house. Lots of splashing to get attention. 😂

  • @kyler1969
    @kyler1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used to own a pet shop with over 200 aquariums, about a 1/3 of those were African cichlids. They truly are beautiful specimen, especially the brichardi

  • @philcarlino6942
    @philcarlino6942 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking I have a new favorite tank, and a setup I want to try and replicate... Thank you for sharing, MD.

  • @syedumair9899
    @syedumair9899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    By far one of the best tank .... Would love to see more of cichlid content. ATB

  • @mann1zee
    @mann1zee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    MD getting buff picking up all these heavy rocks

  • @maisaanmufeed438
    @maisaanmufeed438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still cant get over the fact that how green your tanks are, like damn that's neat, huge upsss

  • @bjsreef6620
    @bjsreef6620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a salt water guy. However every time I watch your videos I want to do a planted tank. I was in my local fish store looking at the planted tank stuff. I just don’t know where to begin. Keep the great videos coming.

  • @jaidenwalls1179
    @jaidenwalls1179 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel. Your absolutely 100% my favorite channel. I wish you could upload more but I understand it’s a lot of work and they would be lower quality. Great job on your channel growth

  • @betterthantelevision
    @betterthantelevision 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So. Many. Tanks. And they are all gorgeous. Not sure if I envy you, four tanks is plenty of work for me.

  • @juliusvanderveen30
    @juliusvanderveen30 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta learn for testweek but watching md is much better

  • @jeffreyabbey9592
    @jeffreyabbey9592 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My new favorite Tank of Yours!
    Simple is Neat alright.
    Well done

  • @Beduin07
    @Beduin07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    MD you certainly know some magic.

  • @GlassBoxHero
    @GlassBoxHero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done. Give it more time, those cichlids will become super active and use the entire tank. 🙂

  • @jsr1879
    @jsr1879 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly love your videos. Extremely helpful. Agree with Michael when he describes you as EPIC.

  • @franciscofranklin359
    @franciscofranklin359 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeeeeeesssss Africanssss!!! Super stoked to see you try them out again my friend!