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Neon Tetra Blackwater RED Roots & New Breeding Attempt | MD Fish Tanks
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A few videos ago, I told you about how the floating plants in the Neon Tetra blackwater aquarium were not doing so well. I removed most of them in the hope that the remaining would bounce back....well I didn't expect this!!
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@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын
A few videos ago, I told you about how the floating plants in the Neon Tetra blackwater aquarium were not doing so well. I removed most of them in the hope that the remaining would bounce back....well I didn't expect this!! Links to equipment (all affiliate): Light: US (similar) amzn.to/2GVEGuP UK amzn.to/3hlRsiB Filter: US amzn.to/3kO0l6K UK amzn.to/33a4Qml Stainless Lily Pipes: US amzn.to/2FqHpvR UK amzn.to/2RlfrnC Tank: amzn.to/2S3uGSl Botanicals: blackwateruk.com/ Hardscape: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk Plants: www.tropica.com
@eneskayragorgulu585 3 жыл бұрын
Hi
@closetocreamy 3 жыл бұрын
I triple dog dare you to go ahead and make a crab tank for your son the tiny one
@iycekold 3 жыл бұрын
Beacause they dont need surface movement or else the die
@ShaneZettelmier 3 жыл бұрын
I found the floating plants like very low flow. Duckweed will grow anywhere but frog bit in the floating red and most of the medium size floaters I have very fragile roots. They usually also need liquid fertilizer if you don’t have a heavy fish load, but I have two tanks and a small tank I have to pull stuff out and throw it away because I’ve got nowhere else to put it and I put a lot in my larger tank but it has more flow and it rips a lot of the roots off and the plants tend to bunch up and the ones around the edges getting exposure to more water flow usually die off, they reproduce enough to keep going but the large tank it’s never more than a quarter of the way filled small tank is half the size but I have to throw half of them away every couple months because they grow so fast but that take has only a tiny sponge filter and very very low flow, they both have the same lights in the same water composition so the only difference I can see is the water flow and I can tell him the big tank the roots break off in the smaller tank they will grow all the way to the groundStart to grab on to everything and route if I let them go through every few weeks and cut them all down to about 3 inches but I think flow is a primary factor in the floating plants with the thin roots
@closetocreamy 3 жыл бұрын
@@ShaneZettelmier how do you think is goimg to read this essay
@samg1879 3 жыл бұрын
MD: Has an abundence of intricate woods suitable for any aquarium Me: Has a single log which looks like I've just pulled it off the fireplace log rack
@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын
🤣👍
@louisa7637 3 жыл бұрын
the ember tank look INCREDEBLE!!! i wish my tank looked that cool
@dh2shoot 3 жыл бұрын
Red root floaters are awesome, they really don't reach their full potential when they are moving around though, you should put them in one of your shrimp tanks, and be amazed. Mine are 15-20cm long now...
@blucrakle706 3 жыл бұрын
I literally have my floaters an inch from the lights and they’re green!!! Also the roots are green!! Any advice?
@Andreas-gh6is 3 жыл бұрын
If you want to cycle a tank without fish, use ammoniumcitrate. Way more precise and less hassle than fish food.
@bigtel2177 3 жыл бұрын
Or you could take the sponges out of the external filters and squeeze them into the tanks, Instant seeding
@Andreas-gh6is 3 жыл бұрын
@@bigtel2177yes, but some kind of food is required to make the stuff stick. Just seeding doesn't mean the filter is cycled and stays that way.
@bigtel2177 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry don’t understand food to make something stick,? Take the Foam from the external filter , squeeze the foam under the water, good bacteria attaches to the sponge filter , Then add fish
@bugass81 3 жыл бұрын
@@bigtel2177 the bacteria need a food source once the tank is seeded. Doing what you said expedites the cycling process but usually doesn’t replace it.
@MissGlassButterfly 3 жыл бұрын
@@bugass81 yeah and when you use an established filter and add stock then the stock poops and gets fed and it’s done. Also add bacteria. Why do any other way.
@suzannedavies4967 3 жыл бұрын
Ottos are so underrated. I have 10 of the little mavericks in my tank and they are just so busy. Working constantly and they are a nice looking edition to the tank. 👍 for Ottos!
@rphinson 3 жыл бұрын
What size tank? I'm running a 75 and 110 and I'm curious about stocking rates in relation to food availability as opposed to space.
@suzannedavies4967 3 жыл бұрын
Mines 180 litre Trigon. Triangle shape so sits nice in the corner. As long as you have some good bacteria, some nice algae to munch on they are happy. Well established tanks are best or tanks with good water quality and planted. They love making holes in my plants to be aware! I only feed low ash flaked food and a mix of blood worm, prawns, crushed cockles and brine shrimp as I have meat eating puffers. They will hoover up bits and Bob's off the tank floor so whatever sinks....they eat.
@888fluffy 3 жыл бұрын
Tanks are looking amazing. Quick tip, to make your black water aquarium darker, try adding some rooibos (red bush) organic tea bags. I use ticktock tea, you can get it at sainsbury's. Personally I think black water aquariums look good when they're a rich ochre colour and not just yellow. That way people can tell what you're going for, and they don't just think your water's a bit dirty.
@paulmarmion358 3 жыл бұрын
Those red root floating plants look amazing in your black water tank the colours of the tetras really stand out another lovely tank mate 👍
@tshobbiesandthings 3 жыл бұрын
Its happening....you always said you were in this for the aquascaping....lol Now you are looking forward to fish breeding. Lol I started that way too. Keep it up, always a must watch channel for me.
@EricLabelleUX 3 жыл бұрын
VLAD!!!! Love it when he makes an appearance! He looks like he is enjoying himself!! Red root floaters are also my fav! Too much surface agitation will kiil them off though... found that out the hard way!
@Tuppyandizzy 3 жыл бұрын
Yo md i cot corona tested yesterday...and now my inexperienced family is taking care of me tank...hope it willbe all right when i go back!
@localhost4460 3 жыл бұрын
Amano shrimp fair pretty well in the mail. I've only purchase shrimp via the mail and they're all doing well.
@arachnophilegrrl 3 жыл бұрын
Netting the fish over the sink causes me so much anxiety. 😝
@amandatuner4677 3 жыл бұрын
I know every time!
@heaven7360 3 жыл бұрын
I always put plug the hole so no accident can happen....to have a fish go down the drain would be sad to me.
@arachnophilegrrl 3 жыл бұрын
@@heaven7360 That's my nightmare.
@twiggy2495 2 жыл бұрын
I just got some redroot floaters for my low flow planted betta tank. Your the one who inspired me to plant my tank again as I tried before and the plant was bad.
@user-mv4me6ps5h 3 жыл бұрын
your channel keeps me sane. Honestly so relaxing to watch.
@amyjones2490 3 жыл бұрын
Love the look of the "cubicle" tanks. Cant wait to see how you design them.
@barbertarthelasthairbender 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos, you inspire me so much every time you upload something I get new Ideas. Long story short: I'm broke
@Raaf_81 3 жыл бұрын
I like aquascapes, but have to say that biotope aquariums are so interesting. The fish will feel 110% in the correct setups. Thumbs up!
@raymond9834 3 жыл бұрын
Im from Malaysia and my corys are doing fine with 28°C temp, sometimes even 30°C during a very hot day. In my tank I have more than 8 species of corys from bronze, albino, orange venezuelan, panda, pygmy, rabauti, peppered, similis, julii and sterbai
@TomasSchertel 3 жыл бұрын
I have corys at 28 degrees Celsius. And I can say they are really happy.
@dedormitor 3 жыл бұрын
I have to rescape 2 aquariums today. I mean, I need to completely redo them! Naturally, this video is the first one I will be listening to on the background! And the playlist will continue with your older scaping vids. :D And don't get me wrong, not just on the background, will also be watching it again when I finish here! Thanks for inspiring all of us!!! Be safe and Cheers from Romania!
@dedormitor 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah, just hit enter to post my first comment..and then you go talking about your shrimp, Vlad (the vampire)! What a coincidence, that's just crazy! :)))
@joeydr1497 3 жыл бұрын
Finally a good video to watch in bed while struck down with Covid
@tomoavfc1260 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you get well soon mate 👍
@L0GANTP 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sad, Timmy hasn't been in a video in a month :(
@nicolero8130 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, loved the video, please keep us informed about discus and cory together
@rajishmaharaj7552 3 жыл бұрын
Your tanks look incredible.
@Aquagold.goldysingh1313 3 жыл бұрын
Red root floating plants are so amazing..tank looks so beautiful...lv all your tanks
@michellegibson3899 3 жыл бұрын
I have long fine electric blue rams and emba tetras. Awesome contrast.
@bruhsselsprouts3986 3 жыл бұрын
Hi MD just a tip when breeding neons that has worked for me dozens of times, neons breeding is typically signaled by the rainy season when the water gets a tiny bit colder so what i do is just do a larger water change that changes the temp a small amount and then they breed like crazy
@ImFairy 3 жыл бұрын
Do they hatch and grow in the same aquarium? What about water ph?
@bruhsselsprouts3986 3 жыл бұрын
@@ImFairy ive done both having the fry grow in the main tank as well as removing the eggs. both work, removing them will definitely get you a higher survival rate. ph anywhere between 6-7
@aliciabosco8775 3 жыл бұрын
Always excited when you post
@missmermaid6249 3 жыл бұрын
Every time I see you dumping fish over the sink it reminds me of why I don’t do that.....cause the net tilts and then fish go in the sink or down the drain 😩 or I do a bad “dumping” job. but you seem to have it down 👍 love the embers! I hate what I just said “ dumping job” ugh. But you get it ☺️
@George081 3 жыл бұрын
You become an inspiration to shine excellent ideas, thanks for the videos, you're awesome, salutes from México City
@AmandaComeauCreates 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see Someone do an aquascaped shelldweller tank. Maybe with raised stone column/platforms topped by plants and an open sandy Shelly bottom. You'd really enjoy the territorial antics and sand moving im sure! And you could have a fast swimming tetra flock above them if the tank was a tall format!
@aquariumtreasures1054 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video.🙏🐟🌿👍😊
@sassilou 3 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos... I would love to see you add some black phantom tetras... They mix really well with pandsola barbs.. they are small, orange and have 4 black vertical stripes down its body. The all school together and play. I have them and they are so fun to watch. Sometime the cardinals join them sholing with them. Perfect community fishys
@NateK-MN 3 жыл бұрын
Live foods/lots of food, clean water, and comfortableness are the key to getting fish to breed! Also, paleatus cories are moreso cooler water cories.
@cleveraqua8507 3 жыл бұрын
I solve ciano bacterias by putting Pothos plant (only the roots in the water). It is a beautiful plant that eats a lot of things in the water. It helps a lot, in a month, I was able to eradicate 5 diff types of algae, just by adding it to the tank
@Natquascape 3 жыл бұрын
"Times must" - I know what you mean dude! Great Vlog MD! as always love watching your videos
@Emi3M11 3 жыл бұрын
I just got into the hobby and my two 10 gallon tanks are overgrowing with frogbit and many other plants and just like you I have a hard time getting rid of the extras because they just look so pretty but the bettas need space to swim and I have no other tanks to add the plants to 🤣
@christopher_scott 3 жыл бұрын
Why does this guy look like me?😂🤣 He is just a much better fish keeper
@glizzystuffer2439 3 жыл бұрын
Love your vids
@angelibarra5916 3 жыл бұрын
😂🥴
@resivickna1084 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@keithcroshaw 3 жыл бұрын
My two bamboo shrimp go pick at the gravel from time to time as well. I've had them for a long time, they seem fine...
@aidandalton7404 3 жыл бұрын
All tetra species should be kept in blackwater conditions. Your neons look so healthy and happy, they'll definitely spawn. Lovely set up. Your Discus would breed in blackwater too. 👍
@indee6190 3 жыл бұрын
You should add some tannins to the ember tetra aquarium. They'll color up even more and they love it! :D
@gavinm7017 3 жыл бұрын
My bamboo shrimp will scoop sand as well and they are fan feeders
@TheTravellingDuck 3 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you cycle the sponge filters by running them in your cycled tanks? That what I do to get them going.
@mhrckr 3 жыл бұрын
Also you can add some cycled water too.
@whynotaquariums8107 3 жыл бұрын
@@mhrckr cycled water doesn't really exist. Bacteria lives on surfaces not in water
@lyamnickless2443 3 жыл бұрын
Corydoras I believe are labyrinth breathers, they will do fine in this tank I believe and you’ll just infrequently see them swim to the top grab air and that’s it, similar to bettas, tanks looking great
@nemesisdjnemesissoundsystems 3 жыл бұрын
I think the time has come for some monster fish. Something like red tail cat fish. A nice big pool pond in the centre of the larger rooms.
@awilson1578 3 жыл бұрын
Whenever I'm seeding a new sponge filter I put it in an existing tank to get it started. Faster than regular cycling. Future tip 😁
@aurora_dawn123 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, I used to have red root floaters, but unfortunately all of them died.
@badgerjeffrey8530 3 жыл бұрын
MD I would love to see how you'd take on a corner aquarium! Ps looking for hits for my grannies aquarium lol
@donadoni4540 3 жыл бұрын
Prawdziwy z Ciebie akwarysta, fajne są te twoje filmiki, tak 3 maj 👍😈😉
@matthew977111 3 жыл бұрын
The aquatic store Bristol usually always have amano shrimp
@anjanaadhikary5226 3 жыл бұрын
U can use flourish excel for those cyanobacteria. I've used it and it's amazing and works like magic !!
@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын
ok thanks for the tip :)
@anjanaadhikary5226 3 жыл бұрын
@@MDFishTanks mention not.
@PaulZyCZ 3 жыл бұрын
Two things I'd probably add for beginners: 1. Better do quarantine, unless you are sure about the source. 2. For juvenile SAE i's okay, but 1 meter at least for adult SAE (they grow over 15 cm). Other than that I really liked the video and gl with cyanobacteria. I never had those for more than a few weeks, but it can be pain to get rid of (although far less than say hair algea).
@novakayne9373 3 жыл бұрын
ive had peppered in 35c water and they survived... aussie summers suck... and had them in as low as 5-6c water and they survived. definatly more dosile in sub 15c water. and definatly stressed in 30+ water if you notice a problem pull them out
@kerrydoodles 3 жыл бұрын
Sterbai cories are good in warmer water for the discus tank
@azzomeister 3 жыл бұрын
I have Bandit, Venezuelan and salt n pepper dwarf corys(habrosas) in my 29degrees discus tank. They even go into spawning mode when doing water changes....
@gustavohopkins242 3 жыл бұрын
I think you should still get a little wave maker for the discus tank. Some flow is good, my cories like playing in it.
@resivickna1084 3 жыл бұрын
Love the vids allways thank you so much 🙏🏾
@allenm7804 3 жыл бұрын
It would be cool if you try breeding amano shrimp. You just need brackish water
@mohammedimran5868 3 жыл бұрын
You can use golden algae eater they are algae eating machines try once.
@mrvdub1984 3 жыл бұрын
Great video agine md I'm looking forward to the shrimp set ups lets hope you can breed some tetra
@Amanda-uc5jq 3 жыл бұрын
Sterbai Corys are probably the best for warmer water long term. Mine are kept at 27ish and have been for about 3 years. A lot of others are ok short term like peppered but not for ever
@laylazezo8151 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir for the information
@tomosso3130 3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! When do you show your goldfish again?
@AQUAPLANET128 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video 😊😍
@fishhubbd 3 жыл бұрын
Good content!!!! Keep it Up!!!
@Eneby00 3 жыл бұрын
Oh no I was just gonna pick up some more amanos for my singular shrimp Gary this weekend
@wjrbrent1601 3 жыл бұрын
You should get Platys
@kapi_g 3 жыл бұрын
Very Nice video!
@teenagescaper6753 3 жыл бұрын
You should try set up a amano breeding tank as a project, will be rewarding as it’s not easy
@baileydoesthings2945 3 жыл бұрын
You should watch KeepingFishSimple he has some great videos on breeding neons.
@Ivronix 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Corydoras sterbai, adolfoi, julii and aneus are the only Corys thath should be kept at higher Temperatures
@JorgeGonzalez-kw1ws 3 жыл бұрын
Hola amigo, me gusta tus videos y que chevere que tuvieras en cuenta a todos aquellos en que siguen y hablan español, super que adjuntes subtitulos en español, gracias.
@ferdianbettafish3659 3 жыл бұрын
Some greates breeder in my local areacant even breed neon tetras. If you can do it first try you are an absolute legend
@georgbergen4649 3 жыл бұрын
Sterbai corys are also very good
@richardedwards4756 3 жыл бұрын
I have two albino and two panda cories on 82F and they seem to like it...
@HardstyleGamerz 3 жыл бұрын
What are all the names of all the plants in the tank? So not only the floaters, but also the others. Thanks in advance
@6RadaR6 3 жыл бұрын
Acclimatising fish is about more than just temp. What about adding your water to the bag slowly? Is your tank water the same as the LFS?
@paranorman1646 3 жыл бұрын
cant wait until you breed shrimp!
@caro0303 3 жыл бұрын
When are the goldfish coming to one of the fishrooms?
@tinuljevicaquaticgardens1002 3 жыл бұрын
For discus tank you need corydoras sterbai ,others aint gona be good at high temp
@SemihydroponicswithSma 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you find you vampire shrimp? I think I was to all fish shops in Lincolnshire and couldn't find one. Love your videos 💚
@MissGlassButterfly 3 жыл бұрын
honestly pets at home for amano... i got a free shrimp that came in stealth mode on a plant i bought haha
@zainaquatics4129 3 жыл бұрын
Watched ur each and every video on date and you are doing really cool work brother.. second thing is that can you please tell me the details of the light u used on this tank it looks cool.
@khgn1234 3 жыл бұрын
What plants you advice as fast growing plants in a tropical climate (philipines) without a heater, thank you
@alexandercollins9146 3 жыл бұрын
why don't you try different and larger fish like cichlids? love the video
@shrekidkwhattoname3848 3 жыл бұрын
It reminds of me that having a 20 gallon tank with alot of plants ive put a betta pair in the tank and actually they have babies more than 200
@tomoavfc1260 3 жыл бұрын
Got some floaters in post yesterday, not red roots though 😞
@siddhantraju4708 3 жыл бұрын
Try breeding Bettas!!!!! they breed almost every time and produce a ton of fry. the tougher part is nursing those fry to adulthood, which i sadly failed at:((((
@ArchDeanXD 3 жыл бұрын
Hey MD! Just a question out of the blue.. how should i prepare the indian almond leaves just pick em up nearby a park..
@2577tritonblue 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, love your channel. Have you thought of building a tank and placing pencilfish? Since you're doing the nano tanks. 👀
@allenm7804 3 жыл бұрын
Order Amano shrimp online there’s nothing wrong with it. These fish stores gets it shipped to them. Just a quarantine your amano shrimp for 3 days. Online is the new norm
@mcattack2009 3 жыл бұрын
If you have amano in other tanks, how about breeding some in one of your small tanks? I think they need brackish
@paperboipwaters7005 3 жыл бұрын
Been watching you for about a year now congrats on getting the second room btw. Just got my first tank and now I’m broke and it’s your fault lmao. Having trouble keeping plants alive. What are your thoughts on liquid Co2? I’ve heard it’s useless.
@paperboipwaters7005 3 жыл бұрын
@@tranquilwaters917 thanks for the help and I actually have API Co2 booster. Wanted to try it before spending 50$ on a real co2 setup but then I read that liquid Co2 has actually ruined people’s tanks. But yeah I have sand over top of gravel. Thinking about buying the nutrient capsules that MD uses .
@MP-wy1eo 3 жыл бұрын
Liquid co2 is not a replacement from co2 and it probably won't help
@MP-wy1eo 3 жыл бұрын
What do you do for your plants? What fertilizer, light substrate...
@MP-wy1eo 3 жыл бұрын
@@jennifermartin506 It can be even less complicated, regular substrate, good liquid fertilizer
@ShaneZettelmier 3 жыл бұрын
I love the ember Tetris, Petco here in America had a sale five for five dollars and I bought eight because that’s all they had but two of them look to be pregnant so I might have more soon. I had guppies in the tank but the last one died of old age last week so it’s about perfect timing for them there are shrimp and snails in there but they’ll be the only predators in that tank so I’ll leave it for a while and maybe see if they give birth if someone survive. I have very soft water so I have to add minerals to it, my tapwater is only 60 ppm with 0KH and OGH so pretty much rainwater and a lot of the water had evaporated so I added in some fresh over a few days and that’s often how you trigger Tetris to breed so I’m hoping they’re pregnant and not sick but they seem fine just really really fat now and it’s two of them so I’m hoping they’ll squirt out some babies soon. Lol.
@AQUAPLANET128 3 жыл бұрын
I like your videos 😍🙂☺️
@sabinascarabino9494 3 жыл бұрын
Man, finally you have to WAIT!! I say this in a nice way :) I love your content, but usually, an aquarium takes weeks to be ready, and during this time the plants fill the space, the woods and rocks are moved to improve the hardscape, you know... I add my favorite fishy fish this week to my months' old aquarium and you are like - well this aquarium with fish is almost... 2 weeks old! - Please, enjoy your scapes, entertain yourself (and us!) with their growth, in my opinion there's no need to run so much, we don't need a new aquarium with fish every week, they lose values despite their beauty, take care and to the next video!
@tomregganie9551 3 жыл бұрын
Do a cichlid tank!!
@williampatton632 3 жыл бұрын
To breed the tetras you gotta drop the temp and the ph real fast like 10 degrees and the next day they should start breeding but the baby’s are so small they can’t eat fish foo and you have to make cultures for them to eat
@vesawuoristo4162 3 жыл бұрын
Put gravel and dirt from existing tanks to seed the new ones.
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