HUGE MISTAKES in the RAM JUNGLE TANK!! MD FISH TANKS

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Disastrous start in the jungle GBR tank. Mostly my own fault as well. All explained in the video but safe to say the same mistakes won't be happening again!!
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@MDFishTanks 2 жыл бұрын

NEW MERCH CLICK HERE: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks Disastrous start in the jungle GBR tank. Mostly my own fault as well. All explained in the video but safe to say the same mistakes won't be happening again!! Equipment (all links affiliate): 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 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 HARDSCAPE AND PLANTS: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/

@bryanbuttery5082 2 жыл бұрын

When was the last time you confirmed your water temperature? The micro bubbles on the glass can be caused when the new water added to the tank is a different temperature to the tank water. Keep inspiring. love the videos.

@aluncollier9741 2 жыл бұрын

Afternoon MD perfect timing for my break again whoop whoop

@jasongrimshaw-smith8369 2 жыл бұрын

nice work, always enjoy seeing the mistakes being corrected. We ALL look forward to seeing your travel video ,hunting for tropical fish in their native habitat!

@graham412 2 жыл бұрын

I love your humour mate, it is THE best 😂👍🏼 That Nemo insert was hilarious! 😂😂😂

@brendamurphy5685 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos. You have a great sense of humor and you're honest. I enjoy your tanks and wish I could grow plants as well as you do.

@tubetrotter7 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks MD for always inspiring us. I shared my aquascaping/fishtank hobby with my colleagues from US and India over a video con call yesterday(there was an online event) and everyone went 'WOW'! They were all amazed and were very curious. I mentioned I do freshwater and grow plants underwater and keep fishes, shrimps and snails and have 4 tanks :) Sharing this with you coz you are one of the big reasons for motivation, inspiration and help to get success in the hobby. Been an ardent fan of your videos since 2019 :)

@carolebraswell982 2 жыл бұрын

Loved all the tank updates! Looking forward to all the future builds!!!

@Pricelistsell 2 жыл бұрын

Your updates are like a soap opera drama - love it. Thank you

@airnashville3883 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your enthusiasm and positive approach.

@collinmckeon107 2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how I made tanks just like you and then you came around and ended up doing what I love but in such a massive quantity! I’m so jealous

@dholiday9764 2 жыл бұрын

Goodmorning from Michigan, UsA! Love these morning Vids. Currently cycling a ram tank for my Bolivian and GermanBlues!

@nicholaskeyler7397 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching MD after I get off work, starts my day off great!

@dr-k1667 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you share your hardships and mistakes, it helps others to not be so upset and know it can happen to anyone. Looking forward to your new builds. Please trim back the Buda tank, it is one of my favorites!

@Kitty-tc3oh 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love it when you do a close up on your colorful fish, I think that's my favorite part.

@grahamsummers7389 2 жыл бұрын

Hi MD, love what you do!! Learn a lot from you over the year or 2!! Thanks

@egoranonymous3223 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this! I needed to hear about others mistakes. 2 days ago I changed the CO2 tank. I thought the timer had shut off AND somehow the line was wide open. This was the tank where I put all of my fav fish and I gassed all of them. Heartbroken. 😥

@telsi2die4 2 жыл бұрын

MD you have inspired my fish hobby and I thank you! You never disappoint! Love the vids!

@Box550 2 жыл бұрын

Hi MD for the Apisto's, a terracotta plant pot on its side works well. You can also soften the sides of it with plants, or with your skills, use some bogwood to hide it under. I used to breed Rams like that all the time.. keep up the great videos. Me and the wife look forward to watching them.

@missycules4280 2 жыл бұрын

i absolutely love naturalistic river tanks. Busy fishies, changing views and movement are my perfect tank. x

@jamesgrant3343 2 жыл бұрын

MD is excited, we are excited!! Looking forward to the next episode, loads of cool things happening! MD’s work rate is fierce, how do you fit all this in? Still working the day job and seeing the wife and kid(s)? Any way, loved the video as ever!!

@laurarodrigues7072 2 жыл бұрын

I started doing the tap before feeding and my fish caught on really fast! Cool trick MD :)

@bobblack4048 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I recently purchased a large conical shaped piece of wood that would make a brilliant Island. It has lots of hiding places in it. So I would relish the thought of seeing you create an island scape. I'm glad I found you. Thank you.

@MsDragonfire1992 13 күн бұрын

One thing I'd love to see you do which I'm currently doing is breeding tiger teddies. Their a rarer live breeding fish and even smaller than endlers but their so beautiful and the female doesn't drop all the fry at once and they all develop at different rates so over a week or 2 she will drop 1 fry every couple of days so the tank doesn't become overwhelmed quickly. The stripes on them and the iridescent blue on the tails is awsome. Everyone told me their very shy and skittish but the ones I'm breeding are the complete opposite and all come to the front of the tank when I come in the room. I started with 3 females and 2 males in a 10 litre tank because they are smaller than even shrimp. I have about 15 now so will be putting some into another tank shortly to grow out. Their brilliant for nano tanks and even shallow tanks.

@littlemidwestrebornsdolls 2 жыл бұрын

It's going to be an amazing tank! Can't wait to see it. 😍

@cayteowands 2 жыл бұрын

Lovelovelove your tanks, your Eye✨ I've got a 6'x4'x6' greenhouse for tropical plants in my 12'x60' mobile home💃 The Buddha tank is heaven💕

@MeeshMPH 2 жыл бұрын

Omg it's so nice to hear you so happy about the structural thumbs up .. can't wait to see what you do .. how about that indoor pond you've talked about 😁

@JohnYT278 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us the problems. I wonder is the light on for 24hrs/day made the rams more aggressive

@NihilusTheGreat 2 жыл бұрын

Use one of the new large tanks for south american cichlids! Electric blue acaras, severums, green terror etc

@tikotiko9436 2 жыл бұрын

Best time of the datum is when I finds time to watch you’re new videos

@jamespollard4854 2 жыл бұрын

More chill fish footage. Cool.

@simonwalker1858 2 жыл бұрын

appreciate your honesty!

@ericplunder2744 2 жыл бұрын

Sites like "seriously fish" and I'm sure dozens of other sites will explain fish compatibility. It is possible to find out these things before you get a death in your tank.

@brendamurphy5685 2 жыл бұрын

Oh well, look at the Perfect one. Nothing like hitting someone when they make an error. So I assume you have never, Right.

@MDFishTanks 2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot, i'll check it out.

@ericplunder2744 2 жыл бұрын

@@brendamurphy5685 settle down. MD is a very successful KZfaqr. He has a lot of influence, so I don't think it is a big deal if someone suggests resources so those mistakes can be minimised. He doesn't seem like a snowflake to me. Maybe I was a little terse, but I'm sure he doesn't want dead fish either. You have to stack the odds in your - and your livestock's- favour.

@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965 2 жыл бұрын

That’s good information because I have been scratching my head too asking myself why my rams died.

@chatsscapes 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video yet again. But hold on, someone promises us that there will be a lot of give aways now that we have another sponsor...you have been reminded sir MD🤞🏾🤞🏾

@HAL-cp4mt 2 жыл бұрын

More frequent tank updates are always welcome

@francispenaranda718 2 жыл бұрын

Its been all over and over bad issues with Glossostigma which mainly needs co2 injected to let it thrive on your tanks...Long lighting period should also cause alot of algae than plant growth....

@PaulZyCZ 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a pair of Rams in 84l tank with 12 blue neons (and some guppies I'm replacing with 2 Rinelocaria) there used to be 15 of them year ago. When in the mood, Rams would attack anything getting too close to "their spot". Blue neons tend to stick with lower middle parts which put them at odds with Rams at times. You don't want to put anything smaller with them however, unless it's a snack. Hatchets maybe? Unless they grow too big.

@thinkbiology9064 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video 🤩

@sh-e-scape1022 2 жыл бұрын

Hi MD, thanks again for a great video, for your passion and I'm really looking forward to your next build video. If you still with the idea of a corydoras tank. Here's my favorite : corydoras aeneus Venezuela black. The color is a velvet black with red or orange fins. Absolutely stunning.

@AngellusBlack 2 жыл бұрын

MD! Get some pencilfish for the Ram tank. Pencilfish are awesome, think of them as tetras but less frantic swimming and more slender body (hence the name pencilfish). They would also do very well with the A. cacatuoides, pencilfish are the perfect dithers for Apistos, their mouths are small and they don’t predate on Apisto fry.

@ninarubi6034 2 жыл бұрын

the music you use to edit is SO GOOD 🤤❤️

@saahils9789 2 жыл бұрын

I was just refreshing youtube just for this video! But hey a quick question, do you still have the gouramis the the Buddha tank?

@jhansen6180 2 жыл бұрын

Great as always

@carlos_random_ 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Apistogrammas ❤️

@dairyist 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for showing us how you tweak your tanks to help them balance out. I have 2 GBR that live with 5 Harlequins as well! These rams are really cool looking but I think I have 2 males instead of a male and female pair. Hard to tell!

@adnanmukaddam1 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your tank size

@psychedtraveler6611 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the ecosystem tank and bowl

@Philobr 2 жыл бұрын

My German Blue Rams love hiding at the back of the tank behind everything and only come out for food.

@andymfc 2 жыл бұрын

How have I just come across this channel superb content and videos new sub 👍 ..I can see my time being eaten up already going through the vids keep up the awesome work pal

@tonyg5597 2 жыл бұрын

Had that rot with java fern....seems to happen occasionally when i do a tank redo where the whole tanks is filled with fresh water (not sure thats the reason though...just only happens then)...the plants are well established and java fern generally grow like a weed for me...but can still have that die off....seems to eventually right itself though

@donhabel1590 2 ай бұрын

Good video 👍

@aquariotube-etc 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid 👍

@wendy.allison 2 жыл бұрын

Lord there are a lot of fish in that super overgrown buddah tank. There is a point when "i like the way it looks" isn't the best thing for the fish and I think that tank, with the amount of fish in it, is well past that point.

@heaven7360 2 жыл бұрын

sometimes I think an assistant would help...so many tanks and new fish. His approach works for his channel though. For me, I am at the point though that I work with what fish and tanks I have to keep too much going awry....that's what works for me. It's too easy for conditions of a tank and fish to get out of control. I understand the fun of purchasing new fish and adding new tanks, but it can start to become difficult

@wendy.allison 2 жыл бұрын

@@heaven7360 An assistant would be great for him if he let them actually keep on top of the tanks. He likes them over grown and out of control. They look pretty but there isn't enough "swim room" if it's full of plants. Sure, it might be a 120 gallon tank which would be plenty of room for even more fish of that size but when there are only a few gallons worth of space open for swimming it's not so good. I don't even have fish any more but I still watch this channel because he is great and makes me smile, he does create beautiful tanks but I think there are just too many for one person as well as needing to know when enough is enough as far as growth goes. I know he cares about his fish so it's weird to me that he doesn't notice the space issues or sees them and doesn't care.

@porcu12345 2 жыл бұрын

I rarely go rimless with rasboras. Any kind of spook or aggression and they jump.

@MajorProblem698 2 жыл бұрын

My Bronze corydora cat fish started hatching naturally with moms and dads natural I separated them now. But I’m so excited I wanted to tell yeah.

@jaa7286 2 жыл бұрын

That last tank was absolutely amazing

@anni50ful 2 жыл бұрын

I used to feed my fish at 9pm every night if I was late the clown loach used to throw grit at the glass ☺

@apss5736 2 жыл бұрын

what a bummer mate I once had a similar experience with trying endlers with a betta in a 5 gallon tank but luckily I had a spare tank and they are getting their own scape soon.

@lillyblomqvist3330 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahah love the "BUBBUUUULS" that you do 😂

@lisasaxon7828 2 жыл бұрын

Rams of any sort need a very decent sized tank. Just a pair really need atleast 50 litres, to be fair a bit more even. The only time for keeping a pair in a smaller tank would be if it’s a temporary breeding tank and your intention is to remove the adults soon after.

@MDFishTanks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice, Yeah the tank is 45 litres and plan on removing after we get some free swimmers :)

@adamsabz6179 4 ай бұрын

I have 7 rams in my 20 gallon long no issues for 3 years

@jwaquatics8871 2 жыл бұрын

Judging by your experience, it will all get better in no time 👍👍

@nicholasmacdonald4510 2 жыл бұрын

Here are some tank ideas I feel like you should try 1. Axolotl 2. African Dwarf Frogs 3. Celestial Pearl Danio

@Willabeast 2 жыл бұрын

why do i get excited every time u release a vid?

@marybethstevens5574 2 жыл бұрын

All your favorite fish are my favorite fish. But your water is perfect for those fish. Mine is like 8.4 pH with extremely high kH. So I can't successfully keep those soft water fish. SO I live vicariously through you. Lol!

@adamo2468 2 жыл бұрын

Graet video MD!! where do you get your ceramic rings? cant find any in the US..

@MaddoxSt33 2 жыл бұрын

You should make a video of feeding all the fishes you got once :D

@KushyCouch 2 жыл бұрын

The German blue rams are gorgeous but if you can find the black rams they’re even more stunning. Has the same neon blue highlights and dots and red outlines but pure black body.

@helengilbert4864 2 жыл бұрын

Your plant storage tanks should be the 'spare room '. AKA "I dunno what to do with this yet, I'll chuck it in here" :D

@stevewebb2201 2 жыл бұрын

You commented on the Apisto's 'lips', wait until you see him 'yawn', their mouths are massive. When they breed the female will go yellow, you need to keep an eye on her then as the females can be very agressive even to the male she bred with. My female killed her mate when she had her fry. I had the oranges like you and a pair of triple reds, they are very nice.

@leegadsby290 2 жыл бұрын

Hi MD, love your vids, do you keep any type of puffer fish?

@a.p.8905 2 жыл бұрын

Hallo ! Mache deine Aquarien filterlos und dicken Bodengrund dann wirst du weniger bis keine Algen haben.Tolle Videos,weiter so...Viele Grüsse

@GhostAquaticz 2 ай бұрын

❤ cool video

@Nathan93Baker 2 жыл бұрын

Overgrown tanks with thick brush reduce swim space. What's the point of having a big tank if only 1/2 is useable.

@christophersmith8028 2 жыл бұрын

It reduces the amount of impurities and waste in the water, and it also creates a more realistic environment. I guarantee you that 90% of any fish in the hobby would rather be in a densely planted tank that mimics real life than a sterile empty glass box with “swimming room”. Lol if you want a boring box with room to swim you do you though. Great work as always MD!

@Nathan93Baker 2 жыл бұрын

@@christophersmith8028 Read the first word in my previous comment. Yes, plants are beneficial for the aquatic system. No one said anything about a baron tank but if not maintained it will take over the tank. Reducing swim space and inducing stress.

@christophersmith8028 2 жыл бұрын

None of his tanks are to the point of “overgrown” that the fish are under stress, so why even comment it?

@Nathan93Baker 2 жыл бұрын

'Budda aquarium' 1:00 Even MD stated it. Also if you're a long term channel follower you'll notice it's a common trend.

@christophersmith8028 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nathan93Baker while yes, I might have read your comment a little wrong, none of the tanks on this channel are to the point where fish are in a bad environment, so I guess I just felt like it was a pointless jab on the wrong video. Haha cheers though!

@craigquinn8225 2 жыл бұрын

md if you love apistograma you need to get triple red's and agazizi their the best but the ones you have are pretty nice lovely colors. but I love apistogramma aswell lol. but I've really takin off with gobies. the neon gobies and all the nano gobies I really love them you should check them out. another great build on the way also want wait.

@Northbourne12 2 жыл бұрын

If you love rams have you seen the black rams that dean the breader has. There’s a shop near me in the northeast uk that have black devil rams but there £24.99 each.

@kimtaylormccarrol3019 2 жыл бұрын

Would also be good if you responded to some posts…😉

@RS_ Жыл бұрын

My Rams live peacefully together with chilli rasboras and cherry shrimps. Shrimps are breeding constantly

@MrsShocoTaco 2 жыл бұрын

You could aim a wildlife cam at the tank

@rara5212 2 жыл бұрын

They quite propably jumped due to the high temperature. 28 degrees is a temperature where they don't feel comfortable anymore!!

@brandostafford 2 жыл бұрын

Md should do a marine tank for the first time

@riyazmanandhar2622 2 жыл бұрын

MD, please make a 4ft Red/Yellow Parrot Fish Only Planted Paradise. Never seen this happen...It's ganna be awesome

@faiq_000 2 жыл бұрын

You should get a pair of checkerboard cichlids

@nathanly8761 2 жыл бұрын

If your thinking about stocking, I'd suggest african butterfly fish if you want something new and interesting

@camerondodge8018 2 жыл бұрын

If you want your rams to spawn they like a hidden black river stone either amongst the plants or behind a broken pot. Watch Justin’s fish room to learn all about ram breeding 👌🏼

@ol8719 2 жыл бұрын

Love your clips! Wish I had the room for so many fish tanks :-) Question: you're growing tropical fish like rams, don't they need a heater? How's the water temperature? Thanks!

@dianavelez1262 2 жыл бұрын

He heats his room instead of each individual fish tank since it is more economical unless there is fish such as the discus who need a higher temperature, then he heats that tank with a heater

@ol8719 2 жыл бұрын

@@dianavelez1262 thanks for your reply. Do you know the temperatures? I went through a lot of videos but didn't find a hint.

@papasmerf6453 2 жыл бұрын

Really surprised they attacked the Rasboras. My betta goes after them all the time and they are way too fast.

@simonh1791 2 жыл бұрын

Hi all, im new to aquascaping. Used to keep tanks when i was younger but finally got my own place and one of the first things i bought was a new tank. Quick question for MD or the community...what is the brown fluff im getting on my leaves? And is it normal in a new setup or something i need to combat? Many thanks

@t_berserker_t2043 2 жыл бұрын

Hi MD! What kind of paint do you use for painting the background of your aquarium? It's aviable on Amazon? Thank you!

@DRaquascapes 2 жыл бұрын

the plant storage tank, where everything died off, is it dirted?

@alexsalgado9593 2 жыл бұрын

Think it’s nice to show mistake videos it helps everyone else out to learn more about the hobby

@johannessordfarne4553 2 жыл бұрын

You got it and sorted it. Now it is over. Well done. Question; why are some of your pants in the storage tanks not submerged nowadays? I want to learn if this method is better?

@MDFishTanks 2 жыл бұрын

no maintenance required in the greenhouse style tanks that's all.

@johannessordfarne4553 2 жыл бұрын

@@MDFishTanks Oh, ok, and they don't melt back when you put them in a scape? It's not like the maintenance is just pushed forward, then? Dead leaves and doing extra trimming to get the plants thicker after - when the melting is done?

@mihail4098 Жыл бұрын

do you think I can put 2 apistogramma cacatuoides and 2 rams in the same aquarium, are they compatible?

@justinloos1286 2 жыл бұрын

What are you using to fill the tank. It’s like a low pressure water filler. I need to buy one.

@hamishmacphersom7807 2 жыл бұрын

High mate do you use RO water for the German rams??

@LukinsNotmanMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Please get more reptiles and amphibians

@kedgie1982 2 жыл бұрын

When I watched the origin video I thought this video might be coming, but more because the substrate you've chosen isn't usually recommended for Rams. They're sand sifters, so isn't the gravel going to be an issue?