Building an Apistogramma Aquarium / Aquascape (Fossilized Wood Hardscape) | MD Fish Tanks

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Building an Apistogramma Aquarium (Fossilized Wood Hardscape) | MD Fish Tanks
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Many of you have wanted me to do apistogramma's for a long time...I have to. I've got a nice pair on order but first...we need to prepare their aquarium :)
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@MDFishTanks
@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын
NEW MERCH CLICK HERE: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks Many of you have wanted me to do apistogramma's for a long time...I have to. I've got a nice pair on order but first...we need to prepare their aquarium :) Equipment (all links affiliate): GOOD BUDGET LIGHT:: US amzn.to/3riisVz UK amzn.to/2YHTHWO SMALL HANG ON BACK FILTER: US amzn.to/2Mw63OO UK amzn.to/39rx3b5 HARDSCAPE AND PLANTS: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ NANO INTERNAL FILTER: US amzn.to/3oxGBWm UK LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3t6HOHD UK amzn.to/3orIdRv 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
@thedanceshack16
@thedanceshack16 3 жыл бұрын
Could do with less from amazon... I never buy from amazon because its taking over and closing down so many retailers.
@Newtonturtle95
@Newtonturtle95 3 жыл бұрын
Md reach out to me my local fish shop has a zebra pleco, you know you and all your fans all want you to have one, I believe I live fairly close to you
@dramoth64
@dramoth64 3 жыл бұрын
I've started a new 54l tank. I'm trying to work out what fish to put in it. One of the options is moving a couple of my younger Apisto's into the tank along with some rasbora maculata and some Emerald Cory's or some Oto's.
@prabhdeol8098
@prabhdeol8098 3 жыл бұрын
research about cichlids that won’t tear up your plants, I would love to see a tank with them in there.
@finndrennan541
@finndrennan541 3 жыл бұрын
You might not know the answer to this. But do you think that I could keep. 6 chili rasboras. 6 celestial Pearl danios. 6 Pygmy corys. And 2-3 clown killifish in a 38-40 litre planted tank. (10 gallon). There are all nano fish that get about an inch or less in length
@newturner4988
@newturner4988 3 жыл бұрын
The rate in which you upload content is immense. Not only that the content is high quality and very informative. Very much appreciate your efforts, especially during the current global situation. Keep up the great work.
@MDFishTanks
@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын
thanks, it's easy when you love what you do :)
@lylesnail420
@lylesnail420 3 жыл бұрын
MD I freakin love you man
@tugbatas8330
@tugbatas8330 3 жыл бұрын
@marypaigeflynn4512
@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын
Yes🙏👍
@fearguscasbolt2157
@fearguscasbolt2157 3 жыл бұрын
I love how it sort of looks like a desert somewhere in the Wild West
@croatiankilla1878
@croatiankilla1878 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe in the more mountainous areas but for the most parts it’s just an open field with red and yellow twigs sticking out
@Leib33
@Leib33 3 жыл бұрын
I really liked that little hollowed out log on the left. I groaned when you put the rock in front of it covering the hollow. Please move the rock, you won't regret it!
@williamannelli3684
@williamannelli3684 3 жыл бұрын
MD I live in the US and I knew what the boot was. LOL. Your videos are always great! Thank you William
@theresaabshire711
@theresaabshire711 3 жыл бұрын
Just finished eating, cleaning up the kitchen, & doing the dishes. Sat down to relax & check out youtube & there you are - AWESOME !!! 😁😁😁😁😁
@sirfishticated9295
@sirfishticated9295 3 жыл бұрын
Wow having seen so many videos of aquascapes etc. its not often that I see an aquascape that really stands out! Love it!
@sirfishticated9295
@sirfishticated9295 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like the lair of some underwater lizard or dragon :P
@James_Hande
@James_Hande 3 жыл бұрын
I was liking the root structure of the wood. Then you covered it up with the petrified wood and sand. Buggers! Still nice though ;)
@michaelteeter1971
@michaelteeter1971 3 жыл бұрын
That is a very good way to look at it. It really gives it the picture perfect look when using that method.
@marypaigeflynn4512
@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын
The lights really do look good 👍I myself have been using some inexpensive lights off of Amazon and I'm really pleased with them!! MingDak is the brand I got and plants are growing great! Another wonderful video from "setting the stage" with an easy background to the build!! I've always wondered about the fossilized wood rocks 👍 Bravo on The hardscape 💯 And yes it's the details that really make an aquascape!! Always awesome!! I hope you've had a great week and a blessed day!! Thank you for sharing 🙏🌿🐟🌿💚
@JimmyMilne
@JimmyMilne 3 жыл бұрын
So I’ve watched a tonne of your videos over the last few days and I cannot work out if that little laugh/chuckle you do is genuine or not 😬😩 help a brother out
@josephjvr6509
@josephjvr6509 3 жыл бұрын
Apisto's... finally!!! Really looking forward to this....
@jonathanwegweiser4659
@jonathanwegweiser4659 3 жыл бұрын
I got that apisto a few months ago and it's now by far my favorite fish to date
@julianaquascaped
@julianaquascaped 3 жыл бұрын
Finally caught up on the last few months of videos. These scapes are looking fantastic. I'm going to be breaking down my year old tank soon and rescaping it, so I'm getting a lot of ideas!
@faedoyle4147
@faedoyle4147 3 жыл бұрын
Even going back to your days in the first tiny fish room on your knees lol you’ve coached us to pay attention to the tiniest of details. That’s part of why your tanks are gorgeous!!
@pedrojesus8204
@pedrojesus8204 3 жыл бұрын
YAAAASSS! Finally Apistos!! Great! Cheers from Portugal ☺️
@sansneurone
@sansneurone 3 жыл бұрын
At last an Apistogramma tank, the quest is completed !!
@fahaddipro304
@fahaddipro304 3 жыл бұрын
Why it delights me always when I hear "Welcome to another MD Fish Tanks build video."
@ba9958
@ba9958 3 жыл бұрын
look forward to your videos like how you keep nano fish and nothing that gets big great way to teach the rest of the hobbyist
@ItTakezTwoToTango
@ItTakezTwoToTango 3 жыл бұрын
I told myself I had enough fish tanks before I found this channel. Now I have enough fish stuff coming in the mail my bank flagged it as suspicious activity 🤣
@OddballDesigns
@OddballDesigns 3 жыл бұрын
Hats off to u for putting so much effort on setting up these tanks in such a short interval (the buddha tank, river aquarium and now this one).. This is not easy at all..
@lordzerefdragneel1424
@lordzerefdragneel1424 3 жыл бұрын
You are my constant inspiration. Though i dont have a big aquarium. But i like to scape bowls😁❤
@SlickNick3
@SlickNick3 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool scape! Excited to see you get an Apisto!
@UKFishCam
@UKFishCam 3 жыл бұрын
Looking through all ur vids for inspiration for my new tank but I can’t decide which one to choose
@leoxlix8001
@leoxlix8001 3 жыл бұрын
“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” MD brings life to that quote & it’s something I hope to achieve one day as well. Keep it up brotha! 🤜
@gqwarrior6694
@gqwarrior6694 3 жыл бұрын
Love your work man & this one looks like it's going to be a corker. You're very talented with the hard scape & so, I'd like to issue you a simple challenge: Scape a tank using only one type of rock & one type of plant for any fish you desire. I'd love to see what you could come up with.
@louisebrouder9891
@louisebrouder9891 3 жыл бұрын
Love it Man!! Need some new inspiration for my new rebuild on my tank!! 👏💕
@ethancantes-freeman2563
@ethancantes-freeman2563 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are one of the best parts of my day
@audiiulmer7549
@audiiulmer7549 3 жыл бұрын
What a great birthday gift! I get to watch an awesome aquarium video!
@jebuscruz6480
@jebuscruz6480 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing, especially because I just got an apistogramma. Beautiful work sir 👏
@remblish4401
@remblish4401 3 жыл бұрын
You absolutely are getting better at your hardscapes every time I see one. Fantastic work can't wait to see the finished design :)
@British_Bastard
@British_Bastard 3 жыл бұрын
Oh cool, fossilised wood? I’ve never seen that before in person but I did see it on a yet channel called Yorkshirefossils
@finnwiggles28
@finnwiggles28 3 жыл бұрын
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE this size tank!!! I think Imma have to get me one!! 'BOOT'!!!
@jonthoma8010
@jonthoma8010 3 жыл бұрын
I want Apistogrammas for my next tank. I’m so glad I get to see your approach before I go for it.
@carolebraswell982
@carolebraswell982 3 жыл бұрын
This build turned out great! I love those rocks! I can't wait to see it planted and stocked!
@LaBeLsDistracted
@LaBeLsDistracted 3 жыл бұрын
I think I am on my third watch of this one! really like the hardscape so far. Right now it's at the top of my inspiration list for my new tank.
@amyjones2490
@amyjones2490 3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the rocks i saw in Montana. Very cool!
@nunyabiz21
@nunyabiz21 3 жыл бұрын
You should do a video where you let your kid scape one of your aquariums !!
@maybemajor2166
@maybemajor2166 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! Enjoying my coffee, watching my shrimps and this. I need your uploads, love the videos and rewatch constantly.
@mingbritson
@mingbritson 2 жыл бұрын
Your setups are just awesome -- every one of them. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Great stuff!!!
@jlistsaak2816
@jlistsaak2816 3 жыл бұрын
Hey MD, I was really lookin forward to a new video ❤️ Kinda have to admit I immediately noticed your kind of "very tutorial-y" style with this one... I missed your talky funny MD style in this one but the scape turned out very nice!! ❤️
@VictoriaLeeCreates
@VictoriaLeeCreates 3 жыл бұрын
Yayyyyy another build. And I'm still here gagging🤤😎
@laurag1076
@laurag1076 3 жыл бұрын
So good!!!! Love your energy!
@novaaquatics9137
@novaaquatics9137 3 жыл бұрын
Hello MD, wanted to let you know how much I love the channel and how you inspired me to really fall in love with some thing that gives me great passion. There is some thing I would like to make a request for. I also watch Green aqua’s channel religiously and have really fallen in love with their type a vocal scraping in the detail that goes into it. Would really love to see you put something out that would put your skills to the test and show us your best. Thank you and God bless
@AmericaTien
@AmericaTien 3 жыл бұрын
My prayers have been answered! Thank you MD!
@blitzplays1273
@blitzplays1273 3 жыл бұрын
you are giving me so many ideas for my new tank coming in
@lordtorin
@lordtorin 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the well explained practical and beautiful video!
@Addi--
@Addi-- 3 жыл бұрын
Best scape I've seen. You could put no plants and it would still look complete. Well done
@twunderaquatics1770
@twunderaquatics1770 3 жыл бұрын
Apistogrammas are my favorite cichilds. Would love to keep Rams but you gotta keep the temperature higher. Looking forward to the next part. Liked😉
@digatrondave
@digatrondave 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for this to be planted 💚💚
@renaeshropshire7535
@renaeshropshire7535 3 жыл бұрын
Hey MD! I so look forward to your videos and I have learned so much from your content! Keep up the great work because you are so inspiring to newbies in the hobby like myself!
@sendmefartvids
@sendmefartvids 3 жыл бұрын
Pumping these videos out fast bro! Keep up the good work
@xroyalbloodx
@xroyalbloodx 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought myself Apistogrammas just yesterday and now you posting this. Nice lol
@rohanrupesh3397
@rohanrupesh3397 3 жыл бұрын
MD when are you adding the goldfishs' to the buddha tank?
@goan9768
@goan9768 3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel .... you should make a video on how to properly store substrate after a tear down. When you have time ;) !!!
@larryhenry719
@larryhenry719 3 жыл бұрын
This video is perfect for this cup of coffee Im having ...awsome thanks.
@mikewilliams3940
@mikewilliams3940 3 жыл бұрын
Crazy timing. I literally ordered a pair of borelli opals last night for my 65g. Love your videos!
@mandyminshull2351
@mandyminshull2351 3 жыл бұрын
Cool looking scape. Looking forward to seeing it planted
@JeanDubuc
@JeanDubuc 3 жыл бұрын
I prefer this voice-over style
@papajeffe1521
@papajeffe1521 3 жыл бұрын
Cichlids! About time...
@tjirkjansteenstra9492
@tjirkjansteenstra9492 3 жыл бұрын
One of your favourite tanks for sure! Getting one myself now! :)
@AG-wf4mu
@AG-wf4mu 3 жыл бұрын
Like a film set for some off world desert planet ! Of course a very natural looking off world planet
@vEGan1909
@vEGan1909 3 жыл бұрын
Desert until it’s planted 😂
@maxburns3088
@maxburns3088 3 жыл бұрын
Once again a great video keep up the great work
@collinskj1963
@collinskj1963 3 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to see a big change in your videos, you are getting more serious and spending more time explaining what, why and how you do things, which makes perfect sense because you are amazing at this and because of that you are rapidly gaining subscribers, I have loved everyone of your videos since I subscribed to your channel about a year ago and hope that you will always keep a little of that MD goofiness.
@timieboy15
@timieboy15 3 жыл бұрын
This one looks so cool!!!
@NAVEENKUMAR-pu8yd
@NAVEENKUMAR-pu8yd 3 жыл бұрын
Yes apisto setup brilliant 👏
@jerrygonzales4006
@jerrygonzales4006 3 жыл бұрын
Nice layout! 😊 My current tank is loaded with nice big pieces of petrified wood. A job site just outside of Denver, CO USA was clearing out the area near a stream for an apartment complex. We found literally tons of it. I brought home a lot for myself. One nice piece we found actually had barbed wire fused into it.
@g871
@g871 2 жыл бұрын
Channelling your inner Jim Rohn " don't major in minor things"
@AntonioRamirez-df7uz
@AntonioRamirez-df7uz 3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for an apisto tank, nice
@aprilsage5695
@aprilsage5695 3 жыл бұрын
Really liked the music in this one! I almost wish you’d leave the hardscape without plants sometimes, would make for a beautiful contrast to other tanks I think. Plus you really have an eye for composition!
@morgangilliland5839
@morgangilliland5839 3 жыл бұрын
Yayayayayayayay finally I LOVE APISTOGRAMMAS
@RiChArAzArD.96
@RiChArAzArD.96 3 жыл бұрын
Super nice that stone 👌
@Nephilim1978
@Nephilim1978 3 жыл бұрын
finally...Apistogramma...and then the pictures shows the homgsloi...no better choice you could made...
@richardsharp9514
@richardsharp9514 3 жыл бұрын
Ah man can’t wait for the plants looking sweet MD 🙌
@catandcatfish8457
@catandcatfish8457 3 жыл бұрын
This is gonna be super cool
@davidnasc
@davidnasc 3 жыл бұрын
Great video !
@valtsstubbs3161
@valtsstubbs3161 3 жыл бұрын
Best scape I’ve seen in a while!!
@hondasaurusrex6998
@hondasaurusrex6998 3 жыл бұрын
Catching up on the videos! Love Them! Stay safe and Well! .... and no Timmmeeeey?
@robertannable9584
@robertannable9584 3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, brotha. Last few tanks have been 🔥🔥🔥
@bertjonker761
@bertjonker761 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, makes me wanna rescape my apisto tank
@christianpham1350
@christianpham1350 3 жыл бұрын
FINALLLYYYYY AN APISTO TANKKKKK
@larryhenry719
@larryhenry719 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the finished product
@scarx2263
@scarx2263 3 жыл бұрын
Dayummm brother you are such an inspiration. Here back in India we just love you. Keep doing what u do. You bring up such a good vibe. Love you. -tom
@mhrckr
@mhrckr 3 жыл бұрын
FINALLY !!! I'm so hyped right now..
@AnubiteOnline
@AnubiteOnline 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe an interesting challenge: A cave themed tankscape for blind cave tetra and other cave-fish?
@yonkamacho9842
@yonkamacho9842 3 жыл бұрын
he's done that bro
@shripatjha3763
@shripatjha3763 3 жыл бұрын
Nice setup md . Love from India 👍.
@lukepersaud5088
@lukepersaud5088 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos mate they inspire me to expand me hobby
@dodorik7114
@dodorik7114 3 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@ApeRSV
@ApeRSV 3 жыл бұрын
Really want to see this one with the plants I love apistos!
@globe1987
@globe1987 3 жыл бұрын
I might just have to try the gravel/soil/sand mix for my 70l tank.
@lukebuck8064
@lukebuck8064 3 жыл бұрын
I also just got apistogramma they are so beautiful I love them
@poeridley5942
@poeridley5942 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for the incredible knowledge you share. (What ephiphytes are, the triangular method, etc.) The tips you give are invaluable!
@richardsharp9514
@richardsharp9514 3 жыл бұрын
Ever thought of doing a studio tour give away would be sick to see these tanks in person 👌
@ronanpandaram6000
@ronanpandaram6000 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@yolohavana2973
@yolohavana2973 3 жыл бұрын
Md annoys me so much because he is so good and I’m jealous 🤣🤣🤣
@ojexotics2514
@ojexotics2514 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, love your content
@bellion028
@bellion028 3 жыл бұрын
just built an apistogramma tank with fossilised wood and driftwood few months ago as well
@anthonymaynard8139
@anthonymaynard8139 3 жыл бұрын
Apistoes love caves especially if u want to breed them 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🔥
@mariamhernandez3377
@mariamhernandez3377 3 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhh SH&$!!! I've BEEN WAITING FIR AN APISTO TANK !!!! 💕
@KorasiPKed
@KorasiPKed 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Im going to set up a 20 gallon long soon for a shellies tank but they look better with light background imo. May give that a try that background since i cant do black!
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