👇👇MD MERCH CLICK HERE👇👇: FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com In this video we build a planted Lake Tanganyika tank. I lot more challenging than usual as you have to accommodate the fish first, and then the aquascape. We have shell dwelling fish (Neolamprologus multifasciatus), open water swimmers (Sardine Cichlids) and rock dwellers (Fairy Cichlids). This is one of those tanks that is going to need a good growing in. Within a month is should be looking so good and I'm certain there will be lots of breeding. Equipment (all links affiliate): LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3m3cEz9 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 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 UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL API® products Subscribe to API on KZfaq: kzfaq.info USA consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/page/2193F555-CE5F-4A6B-BDC4-F315CB7F175D?channel=MDTanks UK consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/25663644-6C8C-432C-9E6A-0A85082C3E3C AQUARIAN® products Follow AQUARIAN on KZfaq: kzfaq.info/love/NxaNWKoWr_ztSgXgPj9r8A Purchase AQUARIAN products here: aquarian.co.uk/where-to-buy/ AWESOME MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY kzfaq.info/love/3uQXzXSPspf2LoGdtYGiHwjoin FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/md_fishtanks/ FOR BUSINESS ENQUIRIES: admin@mdfishtanks.com #plantedtank #aquascape #mdfishtanks

Not gonna lie, really loving all these collab videos with Matt. You two are an awesome tandem!

I'm loving these videos with Matt. You guys are hilarious and it's always great to watch two people bond over something they're passionate about.

make it official and just announce that you two co-host this show together now ;) the dynamic is wonderful

The tank is looking great! The Shellies have shifted the sand all over the place already and are arguing over who's lives where. This tank is going to mature really well!!!

Matt should consider putting QR codes - AS SEEN ON KZfaq! - on all these in-store tanks, so people can see all the steps that go into setting them up. Awesome setup as always, guys!

Old boy from Canada here.....your videos and Matt's stand alones bright lights in solemn days. Ignore all the background noise and just keep on having fun...they're too may talking heads on KZfaq . If I ever get over to UK , I'm looking you youngsters up.

It's like watching Tool time (90s American sit com) all over again. 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

This looks sick! Been down to the shop today, it looks even better in person. Really is a stunning scape. Loving the collaboration with Matt too!! Learning a lot from you two. You’re both great 👍🏻

Matt can sing. Who knew?!

That was a fun episode. It is always a good time when you two scape together.

MD, my opinion here, although I enjoy these videos at the shop, I really really really miss the usual content, at your studio, with your tanks, your fish, your scapes. Seriously, I miss Timmy, I miss the bettas, I miss the frequently trimming and care of your creations. I guess this new content is working for you, I can read in the comments people are happy like it is, but when a really liked, enjoyed and learned from your experience was in the past. Can we at least please take a look at Timmy? When will he need a new home?

I would love to build a tank for a fish store where I gain access to everything in the store. So amazing when MD and Matt make videos together. Really shows the dream of the hobby!

I do like this tank, a lot! I know it's not MD's usual style, but it works great for the fish housed there. If I ever get another tank, I would like to do one in this style, with these exact same kind of fish. I've never kept these kind of fish, but I love them! Excited to see how it progresses in the future! How each species 'takes' to it's own created spaces, and all. Thanks MD and Matt! Nicely done! Oh, and I like the blue background!

This is a beautiful blend of plants and fish!

I love how you learned to say Xingu correctly.

My favorite vids are when you and Matt work on builds together. Your chemistry and banter take it to the next level! I hope he is in lots more videos!

Joey from the King of DYI kept Frontosa and Shell Dwellers together in a tank and it worked great! The Shellie’s even reproduced like crazy. Okay, I’m going to finish watching now Lol 😆

MD flexing about his two sprayers

Tried to wait until I'd finished work (5mins to go) but you guys are too hilarious together and Matt Always makes my day 😊

Id love to see more fish with unique behaviours!

😲🤯 My mind is just blown right now. Wow! I feel like you've just CREATED a new ... thing!

Looks awesome! I hope the shellies keep in the foreground. It took my shell dwellers about 24 hours to totally rescape my tank, they even moved some big rocks by digging them out😅.

always awesome to see a fish shop build

the dark blue background really helps the green and neutral-coloured elements pop

The Bayonetta reference.... I lost it 😂

6:40 wooaaah turbo charged md. I like it

What makes turquoise? Green and blue. With primary colors yellow and lots of blue. Just for anyone curious. Really cool scape. Gotta do a rock based scape someday. I’m so tempted to redo my 55 gallon …….

I tend to favor more heavily planted tanks but I love this one, it’s fantastic. I love the rocks you chose, really cool. Thanks for the video.

Always stoked for a new MD + Matt vid 🎉

The turbo sounds were so on point lol

Another great build. Thanks MD, and give my best to Matt. Love watching you 2 guys work together.

Absolutely LOVE watching you guys work together ❤️

You inspired me to start my first true planted tank. I think tank reviews ft Matt would make a cool series for your channel. Giving scape tips and advice. Love from Australia mate!

I saw the energy drink in the background....explains everything 😃 great video

Just seen the tank today whilst delivering there looks great!! 👌

Can't say enough about MD and Matt are the dream team. Thank you guys for making aquascaping and fish keeping a fun experience!!!

I'm looking forward to see the updates on this tank!!! The shell dwellers will certainly redeocate!

"They're all gathered on the corner".....of the round bucket. LOL

Been a while since I had a tanganyikan tank but this is a whole new way to build a tang setup. Looks amazing. Loved the brichardis the most. Amazing fish they are.

My 30 min of relaxation. You know, you get quickly get used to that. I want more.... At least now, with Matt's store, you guys have plenty of ideas. You never disappoint.

Really, really amazed by your scapes done with Matt 🥰

REALLY lovely! I quite like the blue background. In a way, this is a little bit of a lighthearted tank, I think. With pale, colorful fish (lavendar, silver, pink-y, blue, etc.) and fairy cichlids look rather ethereal and have pretty blue eyes. So the blue background coordinates with the colors of the fish nicely. Bright and lighthearted. What's not to love??

I love the way you did this, way better look (imo) than when you first had these fish. The blue ended up looking great too!

Easily my favorite tank you’ve done. Well done sir!

When I was a young teenager I had 13 fishtanks full of many varieties of freshwater tropicals. One favorite I remember were the Rams, Blue Rams or Ram Cichlids. I think I saw one in a tank of yours...but I've not heard you speak of them. Wouldn't they be stunning in a well-planted and darkish tank with a light source that really made them sparkle...

This is a super gorgeous setup!

I do love these videos. You get good videos for your channel and the store gets new nice looking tanks to show off, plus you and Matt get to just bro out with your fish out.

Yes!! Finally another Tanganyika tank...my area has really hard water so it's my favorite "biotype" my tank has plants as well.

I absolutely love this tank. I think being in the fish hobby the attention should be on the fish and getting to watch them do their thing is the best part of it. You and matt work great together. Matts putting his hand up to his wife joke cracked me right up 😂 She’ll be sending him out of class when he gets home 😅 I’m really enjoying this channel and matts too 🫶🏼

Thank you for making my morning that much better 🤙🏼

Really enjoying your collabs with matt you pair crack me up! Top work yet again lads and I definitely need to take a trip up to this shop in the new year

Love this tank!!!! Love all the fish store tanks and Matt.

A new LONG video by MD and Fish Shop Matt is like a shot of vitamin B12! YES!

This was a great video! I'm curious how a A Planted Tanganyika tank fairs after a while. Those little fish ran really move some sand!

Oh this tank turned out lovely! I must try having some fairy cichlids!

This is a beautifully set up tank.

Another great build by MD and fishshop Matt, I used to have a shell dweller Tank myself and there so interesting and fun to watch

I just saw an update on Matt's insta and the fairy cichlids had babies YAY

I really like the sparse plants and can't wait to see an update

Blue in the background looks pretty great !

Love to see you guys to work on a project and also funny too…

Great job guys. You can cultivate and sell the plants. Keep up the positive videos.

You guys are great together. Love the content

Wow I really like this tank a lot! One of my favorite tanks yet I’m excited to see updates ^_^

love this co op's of you guys! keep up the good work!

Always a fun video when you guys work together. 👍💖👍

As always, another great video of Michelangelo and Matt! Keep up the great work, guys 👌🏻

Another beautiful tank! ❤

MD, you always provide a fun video...this one was special. I love the fully planted tanks, which are great for the fish but irritate those who want to see all fish at once. IMO, that's the beauty of it; discovery of a new fish, finding a brightly colored snail or a trio of tiny fry. It's exciting and draws ya into another world. Isn't that why we prefer curved paths...

It will be nice for Annette to have a friend, I hope she gets on with Cher

These collab videos are fantastic

If I ever get to come to the UK I’m definitely going to this store!!!

Another fab build guys. ❤

Great job guys!

I immediately put my blue background on the back my 75 gallon aquarium. Right after watching this video! Lol!

You forgot Anette!! 😂😂😁 This is so beautiful and interesting 🤩 and unusual setup for sheldwellers - absolutely love it ❤️ looking forward to see update, think I will try to do something like this sometime, thank you ❤️

Thanks guys. I have the same tank with cichlids, same flter brand(600) and some planting. This gives me some idea on my rebuild. 👍

Glad you spotted the Elephant in the room. 😂

just finished planting my 56 gallon bowfront corner tank, used the topsoil method from your recent videos and really hoping i have the same success as you

Love the collaboration with Matt. Maybe you can expand and do reviews on his channel.

Great vids . It just works 👍 they both have great chemistry. Together 👍

Hahaha, when he put his hand up! 😂

Very awesome video amazing looking aquaescaping of the lake and tank awesome vision

Love it! I wish you could set up a 24 hour live stream so I could just sit and watch this tank

Putting plants like swordtails and cryptocorynes into Lake Tanganyika tank is far from ortodox, but it "'shelly" looks great! 🐚🙂

Nipper and Beefy!! Love ya work fellas.

looks wonderful well done

Hey MD, has Danny made progress in his complex aquascape🤔😀

Beautiful work ❤

MD I have multifasciitis Shellies and they do dig the sand a lot they also like to dig all the way down to bare bottom and pile up the shells so the front is totally gonna look different in a week LoL enjoyed this build it's one of my ultimate goal tanks I like an aquascaped tank but it's even better when it's scaped around the fish's needs. They will definitely enjoy it and I can't wait to see an update

BROMANCE, LETS GOOOO

Gold and diamonds can be found in the Amazon river substrate. I'm doing Cambodia now (with Angkor Wat ruins) It has multiple gems. I'm putting in very few of the larger choice ones such as Sapphires and Rubies. These rivers also have most other gems. All other pebbles and stones, on top, will be jade!

Cichlids are my fave! Although my preference is South American 😊 Another great video!

The Fairy Cichlids have the same exact body shape as the coral reef fish of the Chromis family, although they’re a totally different color (the Chromis being brilliant orange & electric blue).

Holy sh* im early, excited about this one! Always lovely to see you with matt, such a bromance :)

Keep the videos coming 🫡

I look forward to these shop scapes keep the Flo going😅

Great fish combo. Can’t wait to see if the fish destroy the plants. 😊 love ya guys. 🌱

I got a dark neon blue background on my Shelly tank. The shellies stand out extremely well.