HOW TO: ECOSYSTEM AQUARIUM, NO WATER CHANGES | Full Step By Step Tutorial

HOW TO: ECOSYSTEM AQUARIUM, NO WATER CHANGES | Full Step By Step Tutorial | MD FISH TANKS

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ECOSYSTEM AQUARIUM: NO WATER CHANGES | Full Step By Step Tutorial | MD FISH TANKS
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I've put all the vlogs together to give a full and comprehensive guide on how to make a no water change ecosystem tank. It's a long one so get a coffee, tea or whatever you want and sit back :)
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@MDFishTanks 4 жыл бұрын

I've put all the vlogs together to give a full and comprehensive guide on how to make a no water change ecosystem tank. It's a long one so get a coffee, tea or whatever you want and sit back :) Merch!!!: teespring.com/en-GB/md-fish-tanks-all-colour?pid=389&cid=100028

@MHAquaticsUK 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@marypaigeflynn4512 4 жыл бұрын

This is great!!!

@christopherosicourt5625 4 жыл бұрын

A MD you should make a video on what food you feed all your fish for each tanks that would be cool people would have some idea of which types of food they can feed their fish. hope you receive my mesage. and i very like all your video don't stop continue making more video.

@elizabethgiles2158 4 жыл бұрын

AAAHHH THAT COMMENT CLEARS UP SO MUCH Thought for a second you re-uploaded the video by mistake 🙈🙈😂😂

@gluesnsticks5291 3 жыл бұрын

try salt water tank

@peachpanda96 4 жыл бұрын

Kids are so precious lol my 5 years old came bursting through the door crying yesterday because he was watching Pokémon and Ash released butterfree.

@luccalourencini1751 4 жыл бұрын

I mean, can you blame them??? It's a pretty sad episode 😂😂

@LolaHappyFace 3 жыл бұрын

@@luccalourencini1751 I cried at that episode as a kid too hahaha

@scottreid3540 3 жыл бұрын

thats such a sad episode

@leetlebob8203 3 жыл бұрын

peachpanda96 can’t blame him, had me fucked up.

@vinceyu5387 3 жыл бұрын

I still cry to this day.

@AyushRaj 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, he even has two kids as pets. Talk about commitment

@ManicMercurianAstrology 3 жыл бұрын

😆

@AgentJepong17 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@amogh3195 2 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

@Characterswrite 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@williamkreth 2 жыл бұрын

I'll stick with Fish lol

@GNCD-kl6jc 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite quality about this youtuber is that fact that he’s incredibly skilled and committed to all his tanks but he’s also a humorous father 💙

@kaneo1 3 жыл бұрын

"Gotta help defeat the Riddler." Yep, family before fishies.

@Magma_Boy 3 жыл бұрын

True

@zam2648 3 жыл бұрын

You’re the Bob Ross of fish tanks

@Brianhahahaha 3 жыл бұрын

We are going to put a tree here and maybe another here lol

@j4xart105 3 жыл бұрын

Bob Moss

@JosePineda-jn8jk 2 жыл бұрын

Just happy accidents lol

@cocolocobirb981 2 жыл бұрын

One of the on rosses, serpa designs too, but that would be the Bob Ross of terrariums too!

@waspmeat 2 жыл бұрын

nailed it 🔨😂

@planetaustraliachannel 3 жыл бұрын

It's really cool how you in corporate your family I think you'll be a really fun dad and I enjoyed watching your videos

@planetaustraliachannel 3 жыл бұрын

😊

@ryancampion5963 4 жыл бұрын

Have you thought of doing one in the garden like a small pond . All of the tanks look amazing. Goldfish tank will always be number 1

@marypaigeflynn4512 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@1LavenderLace 4 жыл бұрын

It could be a worry with small children ...

@purp6402 4 жыл бұрын

Lavender Lace and especially bc he lives in the uk, it gets too cold i think that’s why he’s not doing a outdoor pound maybe indoor in the future

@ausjen 4 жыл бұрын

Yes a garden pond😊

@lauchlanstill6677 3 жыл бұрын

MySuperLife! You can have ponds in England

@brandonallgrim511 2 жыл бұрын

You need a number 1 dad award also you have one of the most informative and enjoyable aquarium channels love your work. Many videos helped my first planted tank thrive and it is still looking amazing.😃

@TheFakeyCakeMaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you MD now my five year is yelling "LUBRICATION" at every given opportunity hahaha! I also love the fact we never find out why Henry keeps going up, I was in tears of laughter with that. Henry you are the BEST!!! :-D

@luster5497 3 жыл бұрын

Now I know why we can't buy any good waterplants at the local fishstore, you took them all!!!!!

@sarahbrandt8065 3 жыл бұрын

the selection at my local stores are so bad LOL!

@gottagoat 2 жыл бұрын

I know huh, I want to know where he got those little tubs and how much they cost, local place is to expensive for little plant

@luster5497 2 жыл бұрын

@@gottagoat Shipping plantings could be super cheap or super expensive, -Cheap plants on 3-5days+ is fine, some will die but it's expected -High-end expensive plants should be overnight because they cost so much, and very condition sensitive -It's a catch 22 -just wish local fish store would bring betters plants in.

@TheWidowMaker. 3 жыл бұрын

Your scaping that you describe is using 'leading lines' and 'rule of thirds'. Just so you can give it a name! Lol. Looks good!

@ivonlopez9999 3 жыл бұрын

You cracked me up, lol!! I love your little guy with the PJ and booties.

@TheFakeyCakeMaker 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I love that he allows the kids to interrupt, how could you not love the jim jams and wellies?

@serenadominguez974 3 жыл бұрын

Timmy’s too cute. All your animals are so lucky they ended up with you :)

@nirvana155 3 жыл бұрын

What species is Timmy?

@elicuevas7 2 жыл бұрын

@@nirvana155 son

@jackiechanismyfavoritebtsm3786 3 жыл бұрын

Timmy's temporary tank setup is better than my 5-hour preparation (with full focus) aquarium setup.

@petradegroot3578 3 жыл бұрын

It takes practice😅 (the cat in your profile picture is beautiful!)

@jackiechanismyfavoritebtsm3786 3 жыл бұрын

@@petradegroot3578 aww thank you, btw the cat's dead.

@chrisdupreez4510 2 жыл бұрын

me to

@mattthomas1438 3 жыл бұрын

I love how great of a dad you are. Your son is pretty awesome and lucky to have a dad like you.

@connie6705 4 жыл бұрын

Love this so much step by step guide to an ecosystem aquarium! This is exactly what I’m looking for. I’ll be having some major surgery this summer and a tank like this is would be manageable. You did a beautiful job explaining and setting it up. Love it😍

@lorenville 3 жыл бұрын

You talk about plants converting to being in a tank are these plants that don't normally grow in water?

@glowingeyes5567 2 жыл бұрын

MD, the way you talk to little Henry... hell; remember it for years and he knows he's loved by his father. A good father to the fish, to Timmy, and to Henry

@Tctiffany 3 жыл бұрын

i love the kid. Skye is 4yo and loves to pop in right in the middle of everything i'm doing!

@oliverdosramos8255 3 жыл бұрын

Loved watching this. I don’t have time to do it myself as I have before when I was a kid. So just watching you makes me feel like when I used to do it. Thanks

@devonmcelwain304 4 жыл бұрын

This is by far my most relatable video you’ve ever made

@Natquascape 4 жыл бұрын

What I really like about your scapes and video is that you do screw the rules and you say and have fun! You keep it real and fun! Cheers!

@TheMrDarius 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the fact that you’re dedicated to aquascaping I’ve learned so much from watching your videos and that’s how I learn is by visually seeing and then implementing my own way that works for me

@milkweeddreams8828 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and so calming even with that pesky paper towel intruder...your boys are so stinkin cute, I love to see them pop in, lucky dad and kids...thanks

@sarahpalmer8789 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you're super passionate and love your aquariums / fishies :) I just set up my first tank ever (currently cycling it on week 2 - no plants/livestock yet) and I can't WAIT to get going!

@Yokeniku 3 жыл бұрын

Timy's accent is the best. Giving me COD vibes.

@canadiankin 3 жыл бұрын

That was really fun to watch and your kids are great, too.

@justingriffin3364 3 жыл бұрын

You are honestly a riot! I love ur genuine love for ur hobby! Timmy looks incredible and ur temp home for him looks great

@rhyswilliams7866 2 ай бұрын

The best thing about this video is seeing that you were actually just in a shed! I've spent the last week clearing out my shed to put some tanks in and feeling somewhat inferior next to your big studio. But it's good to see even the best start in sheds. You have very strong shed game though, very fancy.

@HiltTilt 3 жыл бұрын

2:38 Your son is like "u wut m8"

@aurora_dawn123 4 жыл бұрын

The video was amazing, and so is the tank, I love your ecosystem tanks, I can't wait to see how it grows and progresses over time, and I can't wait to make my own.

@jdroo 3 жыл бұрын

Know what's good for removing duckweed? A small afro pick. it scoops em up like a boss.

@soniwatts8128 3 жыл бұрын

Facts 💯💯💯

@cattfishing 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a few of those! Thank you!!!

@carlyrowland5603 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and watching alot of your videos... its nice to have someone from the UK! Im just setting up my 2nd aquarium for my Tetraodon Schoutedeni and the inspiration I'm getting from you is fab!!! Thanks so much!! Your son is brill!! 🥰

@phylismaddox4880 4 жыл бұрын

MD: Where's my shrimp net?! Mrs MD: Where's my dinner plate?! :D

@bfkaquatics708 3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha yeah

@barbarakuehl9214 2 жыл бұрын

Very visually inspiring. I love watching you create these neat scapes. Beautiful.

@TCgirl 2 жыл бұрын

I love your fun attitude and that you are such a good daddy to your little boy. Not even to mention all the great information! Thank you!

@ryxcrew 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Do the quarantine fish buy! I just got back in the hobby mid quarantine and it's been a roller-coaster! Even had a new fish bring ick into my tank! Lost so many fish but my angels and 1 cory made it!

@kaylacosta6360 Жыл бұрын

I followed because of your son. I don’t follow many people but as a single mom it’s nice to know that I can indeed have hobbies and be an attentive parent. I like the constant reminder of that while I watch videos that pertain to my hobby

@kkbroph663 3 жыл бұрын

Home working virtually with Covid, whipped out my old tank and am finally gonna do an ecosystem aquarium, and I'm SO glad I found your channel. Much more common sensical and do-able for me. So, thanks.

@keikol.7110 3 жыл бұрын

I Love your videos ! And Timmy is so cute 🐢🌸

@souffle420 2 жыл бұрын

I've decided to reduce the frequency of my water change from 20% WC once a week into 20% WC once per month. Watching this video have encourages me to keep doing that. After a month, somehow the water on my tank smells… fresh 😅 I'm not sure what to call it, but it just smells good and fresh(?). It's difficult to describe. My only problem is now I have hair algae problem, but pretty much it can be solved by reducing the frequency of feeding (so those platies and mollies will stop being picky about food) and introduce some duckweeds. Also, hair comb is surprisingly good to catch floating plant. Just use the handle-less comb.

@enginanners 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I was expecting a Walstad type setup but it’s interesting to see an alternative type of ecosystem tank. Also, I love how you continue to make dad jokes even when your kids aren’t around.

@richardfonville16 3 жыл бұрын

I love the content man definitely love the commentary that you don’t cut out. Makes the videos ten times better

@marypaigeflynn4512 4 жыл бұрын

Love you putting this together for us... And I absolutely love Henry's appearance in the video... He is too cute.. they are all beautiful Mr. MD and Mrs.MD♥️ I didn't catch your video early because I dragged my husband out at 7 a.m. because we found a 33-gallon lowboy tank with everything and plants on Facebook... I knew you would approve so we went and got it 😁 now I have to go through your videos to see what I'm going to do with it!!! Oh yeah, and I love you Timmy! ♥️ Thanks for always inspiring us..👍♥️🐟🌱🌿😁🙏

@MHAquaticsUK 4 жыл бұрын

What an exciting day!

@kaanDAninja 2 жыл бұрын

love these hour-long set up videos soo much

@ongedre 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. In my top 3 favourite aquascaping channels!

@ameliaharrop-davies6820 4 жыл бұрын

Im a new subscriber, easily my fave channel already. Love the tank !

@kwahanui 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely your longest Vlog not complaining though. Always fun and interesting content I especially loved the special guest appearances from Henry😄

@peeshie8763 2 жыл бұрын

So I work from home and you're videos are sooo nice to leave playing in the background!

@roryhalliday8254 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the longer form videos! keep it up!

@alize76ax 3 жыл бұрын

Man. I love watching your videos and how you teach with simplicity. Great "ART" my friend. Keep up with the awesome job!💯👍👍

@amyboyd5760 3 жыл бұрын

Just gorgeous! Definitely the style I want to do too!

@melaniering3712 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for being such a kind dad. Oh and I love your videos too! Keep them coming!

@its_whack 3 жыл бұрын

Lines and patterns naturally pleasing to the eye a lot of this stuff is principles of design. You definitely have a creative mind!

@WelshmanSudios 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a newbi thank you for your efforts, really appreciate it, cos of your enthusiasm I’m bloody addicted now, will def be looking at more of your vids then getting a tank, not looked yet, have you make underwater waterfalls yet? I could watch your vids for hours........ I didddddddd lol 😂 cheers buddy. Lee S Wales . I love the way you keep your mistakes in, makes it more honest, and fun. 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🤜🤛👍

@kkbroph663 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto everything you just said.

@elicuevas7 2 жыл бұрын

yessss haha

@mrgrump2534 3 жыл бұрын

Ure son is adorable 🥰 it’s awesome that u will stop what ure doing just to help ure son with a video game.... what a great dad!!! Also great content keep up the great work!

@thrgardinad 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, navigating stores in quarantine I'd like to see.

@bongminx666 3 жыл бұрын

**REALLY GOOD FOR THE EYES TO SEE THAT**

@kodavulpedrius6712 3 жыл бұрын

Witchcraft

@eura542 3 жыл бұрын

the first video I have watched and while you are great, that little boy stole the show!! I love seeing a guy that is family-oriented!

@vniekje 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to see you with the aquariums and the kids. We have two little boys and we are a bit worried for them to bump in to the aquarium. So we are still figuring out if there is something to lock it to the wall haha

@eallen7772 3 жыл бұрын

3 minutes in and I'm obsessed. You have great personality and are charismatic.

@nimer9664 Жыл бұрын

You're awesome. Please keep up the work. Don't doubt yourself; be who you are. That's why you have hundreds of thousands of followers. I'm working on getting an aquarium again after having one as a kid, and I'm stoked to have found a KZfaqr with a channel as esthetically pleasing as yours!

@Tobias611 4 жыл бұрын

2:40 still makes me laugh, his reaction is simply priceless.

@user-up1ud7yj5f 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy youre from the UK, I know im definitely gonna find the equipment and materials used

@XtianJade 2 жыл бұрын

just chanced upon this and watched from beginning to end.happy to know there are contents in yt that can be a stress reliever.more power!

@TajimaPendragon 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance you could do a small series talking about all the plants you like using, maybe talking about what works well with each other, what's a fast/slow grower, etc. Im new and want to learn what plants I can mix to keep a healthy tank without mimicking your build exactly.

@RJ-hq9rk 3 жыл бұрын

Md: we want to have fun. Screw rules! Md 10 secs later: so as you can see, we have some diagonals...

@slimjimmy6791 4 жыл бұрын

I really love all of your tanks keep up the great work💙💯

@MeeshMPH 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure how I missed this one! MD your so funny wish there was more people like you around the world would be so much nicer. Henry so awesome too 🙂

@mrvdub1984 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video loving the fact u keep your miss haps in your video loving the red plants

@jent2tamazing 3 жыл бұрын

WOW love all that you are doing for your aquarium.

@conarykao9732 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos give me a lot of inspiration for my own tanks, so thanks for them.

@newmexicoaquatics282 3 жыл бұрын

But I have always watched your videos and thought to myself "He seems like the kind of guy that always knows where everything is! Need a tool? There it is! I guess that was all just movie magic. Love you videos! Thank you for sharing! Cherri-O! - Little Bobby

@wendybrassard9941 Жыл бұрын

The proof is in the pudding and you've got some beautiful flourishing tanks. I struggle with plants and I recently realized that I literally gravel vacuumed them to death. Great videos.

@laurag1076 3 жыл бұрын

Love your energy. Your a gooba in a great way!!!! Love that u love animals and your kids!

@joshz9704 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid man. This is helping me make my first ecosystem tank

@allendeufriend6930 Жыл бұрын

This video was vary informative and you seem to be a good dad so keep up the videos, thank you.

@TaleOfTwoIdiots 3 жыл бұрын

"Do we jump on the sofa though?" Love your videos, man. :)

@cherylhargraves2385 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do my tank soon buying 1 more tomorrow. Thanks for tips on augrau tank all yours are beautiful.

@Kacistar 2 жыл бұрын

You with your son just made me subscribe

@cmorrison5466 3 жыл бұрын

When you change up your tanks, could you show the entire process from how/where to store the fish, plants, substrate while you tear apart and rebuild? I'd like to know what's involved in the entire process and the time it takes so I can be sure to plan properly. I would like to tear down three 5G tanks and replace with a 30G. But I don't know if I can reuse the substrate, or how long the fish and plants can stay in a temporary storage until it's completed. It would be a very helpful video for those of us who've been too afraid to try it because of our lack of knowledge. Thanks!

@jadealanna9519 3 жыл бұрын

C Morrison i’m not nearly as experienced as him, but in case he doesn’t respond i can share my personal experience with it. i’ve been switching my tank up a lot lately because i just got african dwarf frogs, and i find that in the 1-2 hours it takes to completely transfer a tank, the plants are fine out on my counter not in water. i put the fish back in the cups they came in from the store, but if you don’t have them still then you can buy a small travel fish carrier from petco, walmart, etc. They will be totally fine for a few hours, even longer if necessary. For my gravel i rinsed it out in a bucket until the water was clear. i reused that gravel, but i’m not sure about sand because i’ve never used it. i hope this helped a little! also if you have moss balls you can keep them on the counter for a while or put them in a cup of water and put them in the fridge for a few hours to revitalize them! they love cold water

@pendlera2959 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can reuse inert substrates like sand. Anything that hasn't broken down to mush can generally be reused. After all, sand and gravel come already "used" from nature. Nutrient-rich underlayers like dirt can theoretically be exhausted, but usually they last a long time. I've reused dirt before. If you're worried about it, add a handful of fresh dirt and mix it in; that should be enough to boost the nutrients. You can rinse your gravel/sand if you want, but plants like all that mulm, so if you're careful about not stirring up substrate during water changes, I would leave it alone. Fish can stay in temporary storage as long as you can keep the water clean and stable. If you can, keep the fish in a tank or bucket with a filter running. If you can't do a filter, make sure you put in an airstone and do daily water changes. Lack of oxygen will kill your fish much faster than ammonia. Also, keep a lid or something over the tank or bucket to keep the fish from jumping out.

@serenadominguez974 3 жыл бұрын

Timmy’s too cute. All your animals are so lucky they ended up with you :)

@adrienvillez 3 жыл бұрын

Love the videos, love the passion you have for you tanks! As a beginner, it's pretty amazing everything that can be done and it's really fun! Would love to know if there is some kind of Slack community for all this king of things!

@lexilove4683 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a good entertainer every video makes me chuckle in a good way

@bfkaquatics708 3 жыл бұрын

New to your channel and I had a lot of fun watching your videos.

@ZacOfAllTrades. 2 жыл бұрын

First video of yours I've seen and it's bloody entertaining. Great work.

@kvn95240 Жыл бұрын

It's a long video, but I enjoy it very much. Thanks.

@herdouacheng05 4 жыл бұрын

Just saw your videos last night and loved it that I sub to it.

@josephrillamas264 3 жыл бұрын

Between his accent and eyes... omg I had to watch the video 5 times! Loved it!!!

@maureenk-farmhousecharms903 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve lost track of how many times you’ve cracked me up laughing watching this, while at the same time being taught so many new things about all the beautiful plants you can use!

@l.chr.6653 4 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic scape. It looks really good! :-) Love when you try to pronounce the names of plants and then choose to mumble or make your own names ;-)

@aamirkhan1846 2 жыл бұрын

best channel...this guy has blown my mind away..so many new ideas. thank you so much friend

@Epipedobatideo 3 жыл бұрын

33:37 Botanists, yes Hey! Your channel is amazing. It convinced me to give it a try and build an aquarium, which I haven't done since childhood!

@ImSigmaFr 4 жыл бұрын

Why early squad! 😁 I live your videos man

@kasunrajapaksha6651 2 жыл бұрын

Superb video man, subscribed right away. thanks a lot for creating this video

@horeslover48lps78 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome loved this video my no water change tank with pearl gourami has been going for 6 months now with no water changes and is doing good... although it needs a tidy up and is starting to get a tad overgrown as the plants are doing too well 😂

@sunaymukherjee7576 4 жыл бұрын

I screamed so loud when I realised it was a 50 min video then I read the title ... enjoyed the video anyways 👍

@Deathbyfartz 3 жыл бұрын

just learned the other day that CA glue is absolutely perfect for hardscapes :P and that when CA glue comes in contact with water it becomes completely inert, might be easier and faster to use than the silicone.