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The African River Aquarium: EPIC Aquascape Tutorial w/ Kribensis Cichlid & Congo Tetra 

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In this video I build the long awaited African River aquarium. So much work went into this but I'm so pleased with the final result and cannot wait for it to evolve further. We have Kribensis and femal Congo Tetra for the initial stocking and I will be sourcing some nice male Congo's for a later date. Make sure you are subbed for future updates 😊
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@MDFishTanks
@MDFishTanks 3 года назад
NEW MERCH CLICK HERE: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks In this video I build the long awaited African River aquarium. So much work went into this but I'm so pleased with the final result and cannot wait for it to evolve further. We have Kribensis and femal Congo Tetra for the initial stocking and I will be sourcing some nice male Congo's for a later date. Make sure you are subbed for future updates 😊 Equipment (all links affiliate): LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3t6HOHD UK amzn.to/3orIdRv CANISTER FILTER: US amzn.to/3iNeVtW UK amzn.to/2Fo774a WAVEMAKER: US amzn.to/3lxk4Ln UK amzn.to/3oJtmph 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 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/
@graffic13
@graffic13 3 года назад
IDK ... those congos look sorta small you may have gotten juveniles ... not females ... 🤞🤞🤞🤞
@joshhansen7345
@joshhansen7345 3 года назад
Thanks for the video. The tank looks beautiful.
@mellewedin8221
@mellewedin8221 3 года назад
Sooooo the crystal wort is actually a type of moss, so infact moss does grow there.
@neganrex5693
@neganrex5693 2 года назад
Nice setup and i love the way you placed your plants. Really cool.
@CoryPickerign333
@CoryPickerign333 2 года назад
can u make one that is sort of minuscule river themed/island themed, half full tank with islands n what not. i just really want to build one like that sum day, would very much like to see one set up by a pro. =]
@jubalrichey1310
@jubalrichey1310 3 года назад
The dramatic entrance always gets me hyped. That coupled with his mixing of styles and techniques makes MD the Bruce Lee of tank builds!
@anni50ful
@anni50ful 2 года назад
Hilarious! I nearly spat out my coffee ☺
@nolaanderson8770
@nolaanderson8770 2 года назад
with that entrance music & dramatic drop into slow motion I thought he was going to jerk off on a cichlid
@JimBeef67
@JimBeef67 3 года назад
At this point you’ve got the infinity gauntlet of continents in your aquascapes
@Sometallguy
@Sometallguy 3 года назад
Waiting for the crocodile icefish Antarctic scape
@Diesel257
@Diesel257 2 года назад
Yeah bro, where's you penguin set up? Slacker. 😁
@Fynxl
@Fynxl 2 месяца назад
@JimBeef67 and Europe?
@davidadkins8805
@davidadkins8805 3 года назад
The bags are genius for keeping the different grades separate.
@austinsouth5209
@austinsouth5209 3 года назад
Any worries in doing this though?
@strider5119
@strider5119 3 года назад
@@austinsouth5209 I personally don't see why there would be. Water still gets in, nutrients still get out, roots still get to it etc. It helps prevent it becoming a big mix of whatever towards the end, and unusable for future scapes.
@davidharding1694
@davidharding1694 2 года назад
@@strider5119 not necessarily unusable. You could do what Matt has done in the past and just mix it all together and put that in bags. It wouldn't have the same level of nutrients for the plants as bags of pure aquasoil but it would help cycle the tank that little bit quicker and avoid wasting the substrate.
@Dummythxc
@Dummythxc 3 года назад
I just wanna say it’s been nice seeing you grow as a freshwater enthusiast over the past few years and seeing you go from super basic to slowly working in all the cool techniques and what not. LOVE IT. Thank you for taking the time to share with us !
@turtle7701
@turtle7701 3 года назад
This had got to be my favourite tank from you, I'm a big fan of natural scapes and scapes where the fish have lots of place to hide, I don't know why it's just fascinating to me when I see them exploring
@kurokii7596
@kurokii7596 3 года назад
It's really worth it to wait for this scape this is really gorgeous! Thanks MD for giving us a wonderful full video scape.
@rickfromthecape3135
@rickfromthecape3135 3 года назад
Stuuuuuning! Even more so when the male Congo's show up. That piece of bogwood is spectacular.
@laurencedavies6680
@laurencedavies6680 3 года назад
The african river tank would look nice next to the discus tank
@renoatvan
@renoatvan Год назад
When your fish lives better than you
@zacharykunzer2823
@zacharykunzer2823 3 года назад
Hell yeah!! Good choice on the red tiger lotus!!! I have two in my tank and I love them so much. They are SO deep red until they hit the surface and they get really green. They grow like a weed too and I’m constantly having to trim them! Can’t wait to see this tank in a month!!!
@No-qp7
@No-qp7 3 года назад
23:09 my opinion but I love his plant storage tanks more than his setups they look so good I could only dream of having a tank like that
@alrik_as
@alrik_as 3 года назад
I can't wait to see the males! They are by far the most beautiful schooling fish I know, I wish I had a tank big enough for them :)
@Lanky4561
@Lanky4561 3 года назад
Class set up man! Really really enjoyed the 5 mins of footage soaking in, the set up and the new fish; just watching them enjoy it. Was class
@tubetrotter7
@tubetrotter7 3 года назад
Loved it. And Music on point! You have become such a great cinematographer!!! The tank set up with the plastic bags is super neat!
@ggoannas
@ggoannas 3 года назад
Those tetras move so beautifully.
@zacthe1st455
@zacthe1st455 3 года назад
Okay, I'm 25 seconds in and the production quality is incredible. Very very excited for this build!!
@juanitabolster2483
@juanitabolster2483 2 года назад
Top-tip.... when trying to connect plastic tubing onto something, dip the end of the plastic tubing into mug pf boiling water, softens it and makes it pliable. Safer than setting the plastic on fire with a lighter, or if you don't have a heat gun. Thanks for superb videos, works of art. Brilliant.
@maureenk-farmhousecharms903
@maureenk-farmhousecharms903 3 года назад
EPIC is the perfect word!! Beautiful video MD! I can’t wait to see how this tank develops. 👍🏻
@mattvolkman6529
@mattvolkman6529 2 года назад
I have been wanting to re-scape one of my 20 long tanks, and I think a similar design to this would work great! You are killing it!
@colleensnider8874
@colleensnider8874 3 года назад
Amazing! Daddy Krib seems to like his new tank mates.
@jeffb5785
@jeffb5785 3 года назад
I really enjoyed watching this tank come together, it is a tank any aquarist could be proud of.
@laurag1076
@laurag1076 3 года назад
Can't wait to see those Lilly plants grow. Looks great
@crazydaisy3212
@crazydaisy3212 3 года назад
Get ready for a lot of babies 😂 I’ve had 2 batches in around 3-4 months of having them but they’re amazing!
@GODwithus73
@GODwithus73 3 года назад
Without a doubt is your best tank ever… good job sir!!!
@dudeno3182
@dudeno3182 3 года назад
This tank is absolutely amazing MD, fantastic job on it!
@sovrappensiero1
@sovrappensiero1 3 года назад
Riccia fluitans is a liverwort. It’s usually found floating (and in my experience trying to grow it on substrate, it really wants to float!!). It’s such a lovely species. But do know that once you introduce it to an aquarium, it’s impossible to remove it.
@ggoannas
@ggoannas 3 года назад
You are wonderful at what you do and this is my absolute favorite tank so far. Love wood and hiding places in tanks.
@ethanovenell2173
@ethanovenell2173 2 года назад
wow beautiful tank! i have lived in Africa since i was 8 moths old and have gotten a chance to explore many rivers and lakes there. the only thing I would change is the color of the sand, most lakes and rivers have either chocolate brown or rusty reddish sand. love your content.
@ayanpal1
@ayanpal1 3 года назад
Absolutely FANTASTIC! Loved this build. Just too good!
@lukealmighty8828
@lukealmighty8828 3 года назад
I really like the last 5 mins just chil music nice footage of the tank awesome video thank MD!
@bobfountain2959
@bobfountain2959 2 года назад
This tank is pure magic! I love the the idea of using bags to keep substrate components separated, what bags are you using please?
@billprentice3500
@billprentice3500 2 года назад
Did you find the bags he was using? I'm currently scaping a tank and I can't find the right ones
@cass8110
@cass8110 2 года назад
@@billprentice3500 honestly they look like lingerie washing bags a bit!
@ladyandhercat
@ladyandhercat 2 года назад
I have no idea how I got here at 5 am, but I’m not mad!! Your work is incredible......
@pomeroy7
@pomeroy7 3 года назад
Wow, love the set up. Looks amazing.
@MrTarget21
@MrTarget21 3 года назад
I wish you were my neighbour so I could pop over and get a bit of help on my scapes!! Your channel got me hooked!!! Loving all your scapes!!
@radaalmktamil6193
@radaalmktamil6193 3 года назад
Background and videos quality is excellent broo ❤️❤️💗
@markc121070
@markc121070 2 года назад
For many years Kribs have been my favorite cichlids to breed.
@Jade-hs1fj
@Jade-hs1fj 3 года назад
Love this vids. I'm new to the hobby and I really got inspired by your videos to the point that I'm planning on making a planted tank this month lmao. Love from PH!
@jasonbeard4130
@jasonbeard4130 3 года назад
Adding a mature female kribensis will liven up the tank in no time. Awesome tank and great job
@itziarlarrauri4407
@itziarlarrauri4407 3 года назад
Oooh MD, that tank is súper hyper fantastic! Bravo
@mariamhernandez3377
@mariamhernandez3377 3 года назад
Absolutely 🤗 GORGEOUS 🥰❤️!!! EVERYTHING came out so smoothly md!!!! Thank you for sharing and making this hard scape!!!
@shel.b.1090
@shel.b.1090 3 года назад
Another outstanding scape MD. xxxx look forward to this one maturing xxx
@slofyy6109
@slofyy6109 3 года назад
definitely one of your best tanks, looks like something out of an takashi amano book!!!
@keshavkrishna6782
@keshavkrishna6782 3 года назад
simply incredible.
@mizzmention8555
@mizzmention8555 Год назад
I didn't do enough research and spent a small fortune on plastic stuff. I've recently been toying with the idea of aqua scaping but couldn't be bothered to empty my tank 😫 you've convinced me that l really should go for it. Your set up is amazing and you're now my "official go to" and I've subscribed because your eyes are bloody gorgeous, best I've seen on a bloke lmao
@maxpuissant1079
@maxpuissant1079 3 года назад
definitely one of your best scapes MD !
@quentindaniel9541
@quentindaniel9541 3 года назад
Every time I watch one of your videos it makes me want to redo my tanks
@lurklingX
@lurklingX Год назад
23:00 the discus and neon tetra tanks are WOW!
@DasEmpress
@DasEmpress 3 года назад
MD, this is so, so good!
@twix0rz
@twix0rz 3 года назад
40 mins of pure artistry!
@rhyansanpedro
@rhyansanpedro 3 года назад
I don't even have a fish tank and yet I never miss any of your videos. Watching you certainly inspires me to build one of my own. Keep up the good work bro. This goes to my top 5 faboio MD tank builds!
@johnyoungs7453
@johnyoungs7453 2 года назад
Me, neither, but someday, maybe. But I want something REALLY big - like 150-200 gallon+ capacity...!
@lcvanderhijde7574
@lcvanderhijde7574 3 года назад
That slowmo in the beginning🤣🤣 love it!!
@markmcdonnell010
@markmcdonnell010 3 года назад
Watched u from ur first episode mate and I really think this might be my favourite scape. Thanks for all the inspiration and help with my own planted tanks
@jonscoggins4182
@jonscoggins4182 3 года назад
Maybe my favorite set up that you've done really beautiful
@joeyrotenberry9460
@joeyrotenberry9460 3 года назад
Awesome video MD!! The hard scape rocks, plants look amazing, and I love the fish! The way the Congo tetra school and swim around the piece of bog wood is simply captivating. Keep up the wonderful build videos! 10/10 👍🏻
@sherrirowan5049
@sherrirowan5049 Год назад
Ohhh. Those discus are so gorgeous ❤
@Firefenex1996
@Firefenex1996 2 года назад
The cost break down was great. Keep doing this and hopefully every youtuber catches on
@oldprofessor8930
@oldprofessor8930 3 года назад
I can't finish your videos because I always fall asleep out of the relaxation and peace (I'm not even kidding this happens every video I watch from you)
@mrCetus
@mrCetus 2 года назад
This tank is so amazing!! Glad you've build this tank it looks gorgeous with those fish!
@doomiedee
@doomiedee 3 года назад
one tip when moving pairs and fry, put them all in a bucket together and release them all at once. this will help keep the parents bonded as a pair and most the time prevents the parents from eating the fry after being moved
@95Gabe
@95Gabe 2 года назад
I gotta say...instead of saving for more tanks, get an electrician in to give you more mains sockets...power adapters on power adaptors is asking for trouble. Everything else is awesome...incredible set-ups. Tanks for the video.
@annalee7403
@annalee7403 2 года назад
I noticed that also.
@FairmoundAquatics
@FairmoundAquatics 9 месяцев назад
Watching this makes me want to dive right into the underwater garden
@michaelwhitaker1972
@michaelwhitaker1972 3 года назад
Nailed it again. I'm kinda new to doing plants and you are my go to for inspiration.
@BlackshacksBushcraft
@BlackshacksBushcraft Год назад
Outstanding. It's been years since I had any aquariums set up. 11 at once was my highest number, the biggest being a 1000 litre African Cichlid tank. The only properly planted tank was a 250 litre tank running C02. Sadly, I no longer have the time, the money, or the space to entertain such a hobby. Thanks for a great video. I really enjoyed it.
@hookedonprjonrojas2314
@hookedonprjonrojas2314 3 года назад
Tank looks great and that fish shop has some very nice fish
@thomascouturier6843
@thomascouturier6843 Год назад
This piece of wood is amazing! Thanks for sharing all your work, it gives me a lot of new ideas for new projects!
@Joey-ns4sc
@Joey-ns4sc 3 года назад
Now time for the centerpiece puffer
@grimmako4879
@grimmako4879 3 года назад
I could simply stare at that all day and most of the night before I fell asleep next to it and wake up and repeat
@dawnyarley2076
@dawnyarley2076 Год назад
The fish seem to really enjoy this tank.
@toyuryuz
@toyuryuz 2 года назад
You are one genius aquarium designer.
@kimchatwin-smith891
@kimchatwin-smith891 3 года назад
Squeegeeing the backing ... soo satisfying ...
@-YouMeCat
@-YouMeCat 2 года назад
Admiration is a feeling furthest away from understanding.
@AQUATICMEDIA
@AQUATICMEDIA 3 года назад
Ohhh !! Now, I understood Aquarium can make muscle. 💪
@liaml9992
@liaml9992 3 года назад
A tiger lotus in the back of the middle section would look unreal. Beautiful tank btw 👍
@jeffjohnson9581
@jeffjohnson9581 3 года назад
love it! I wish you could somehow have a gallery so that people other than youtube could enjoy all your tanks!
@divyan.guruapekshith2825
@divyan.guruapekshith2825 3 года назад
Not only was MD serious about the aquascape but also verrrrrryyyyy serious about the editing lmao 🤣😂😆😅
@tigersunruss
@tigersunruss 2 года назад
Very nice on the scape! I had a breeding pair of Kribensis 30 years ago they are very pretty fish, great personality.
@rebeloftheeast
@rebeloftheeast Год назад
Oh my! They're absolutely gorgeous!
@johnlanger7852
@johnlanger7852 3 года назад
I was talking to someone about the driftwood floating thing they suggested soaking the wood in a bucket to water log it rather than gluing to rocks
@TheGoinsane1981
@TheGoinsane1981 3 года назад
I really like the way you set up this tank! Its beautiful ❤️. The male krib is in need of a female friend to bond with. I even think that 2 females might work in this size tank and with all the different hiding spots. I really gonna keep an eye on updates about this one.
@alexkavo8930
@alexkavo8930 3 года назад
I love this scape so much. Well done mate.
@carmenbrochu4756
@carmenbrochu4756 2 года назад
What an awesome talent you have. I could watch this everyday!
@brennanory2845
@brennanory2845 3 года назад
Congo River tank is my dream biotope
@shawtyshort2648
@shawtyshort2648 3 года назад
Beautiful Scape you will not regret the Congo Tetras ! Beautiful fish, the males are very colourful with white streamers Watch when they breed how fast they go 👍🏻
@Stephenk76
@Stephenk76 2 года назад
You have some pretty bad ass set ups in your room there! You have got to try a mini reef next! Just do not have it close to your computer. I love this tank!
@portlandcommunityhealthcen9401
@portlandcommunityhealthcen9401 3 года назад
FANTASTIC JOB, MD REALLY BEAUTIFUL
@tatemkennedy3958
@tatemkennedy3958 3 года назад
Some shrimp would really love that moss on those rocks
@Rooster2628
@Rooster2628 3 года назад
Gracie is so cute!
@xeco5372
@xeco5372 3 года назад
Awesome vid as usual.I would love to see you setting up a contest aquascape someday🔥
@micahrichmond6469
@micahrichmond6469 3 года назад
The timing for this video couldn't have been better for me, really love the style!
@kamaboko1
@kamaboko1 2 года назад
impressive design and setup.
@julesnfriends
@julesnfriends 2 года назад
Superb filming, compelling watch, nice job
@lindalaw8368
@lindalaw8368 2 года назад
Great build! Love your tanks, but this is my favorite thus far. Very natural and interesting, calming, but with points of drama - 😍
@AndrewsAncientAnimals
@AndrewsAncientAnimals 3 года назад
Amazing scape, great video, one of the best so far :)
@yourgirlmayaxx
@yourgirlmayaxx 2 года назад
1st video from you that I see, super amazing setup 👍
@neilmendoza5264
@neilmendoza5264 3 года назад
Came across your video by recommendation just as I am about to set up my minimalistic anubias and java fern tank. Really inspired me! Now all I have to do is get the money because setting up a tank is expensive 🤣
@MDFishTanks
@MDFishTanks 3 года назад
thanks for watching :)
@markneedham2287
@markneedham2287 3 года назад
I know you love your Discus tank mate but this may have trumped it. The simplicity yet the beauty is amazing. Theres a few shops just the other side of the Severn bridge you should pay a visit to , you'd love the scape room in my lfs
@sandywest4299
@sandywest4299 3 года назад
so awesome and beautiful. great job. ty for taking me to the store and showed angel fish weeee
@pranavkaushik9964
@pranavkaushik9964 3 года назад
I've been waiting for this video since your previous video where u said it was coming up Wow I loce it
@JustAnotherAsianGuy2
@JustAnotherAsianGuy2 2 года назад
i love how you do all your tanks .... it's very nice .... not bad
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