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cpds are such a delight to keep. they have flanks like the night sky and fins like monarch butterflies. I have a group of 10 and they're so personable that I've been able to name them all individually. probably my GOAT fish
Seriously debating getting a load of these for my unstocked 60P dutch style species tank, or a few asian rummynose or ember tetras. CPDs definitely are one of the best looking fish I've seen, but I worry they'll be a wee bit too small to see in a 60p unless I got super close. Where do they hang out the most? In MJs tank they're mostly hanging out at mid level which would be ideal. But in the shop they're at the bottom so its hard to tell.
@@samg1879 I find they’re actually mid-low. They love to weave in and out of plants and decor, which they stick pretty close to. Might be good to pair with a more open water, top third species in a tank that big. I think small fish in a tank that big will look great, as they will make the scale seem bigger.
Sparkling Gourami are just gorgeous fish when they mature and get settled. I have a group of 6 in a heavily planted tank and they breed all the time. So much character in a tiny package!
after a day full of watching people talk trash on social media about some things I can relate to, watching your videos really de-stress me and make me forget of all of those unnecessary things , thank you soo much , please keep on doing this ,I will always support your aquascaping work because it's healing to me 🙏🙏👏❣️
CPDs are awesome but not the best with shrimp. They go fine with adults but they absolutely smash shrimplets. So you won't have much breeding luck. Still a great set up though. Also watch out they are exceptional at jumping out! Probably best to have a lid.
Like this aqua scape, simple. I'm one year into the hobby, with two 15 gallon tanks. Love the hobby. It just seems like the United States does not have the same quality and variety of plants, and all things aquarium available. Great Channel 👍 inspiring.
Awesome scape! Off topic: Ray Ban Wayfarers are timeless. It blows my mind. They ALWAYS look good. Edit: that fish store is out of this world. It's like the IKEA of fish. I wish there was something like that near me. Edit2: subbed. I *love* CPDs, but I think I'm going to end up with pygmy corys and rasboras in my nano tank because I want something that will play nice with the shrimp. CPDs will eat the shrimplets.
Minimalistic scape boosts the beauty of the galaxy rasboras..can't wait to see the colours pop up ..and watch out for their dance moves of these fishes
Planning a tank with these for my stepdad for Father’s Day. He loves fishing and they look like tiny rainbow trout to my eye. Want to set him up for success so trying to do a deep dive on care and possible set ups❤
Sparkling Gouramis are the perfect nano fish, so interesting and the sounds they make are amazing. They do great with chili rasboras for color. They'd also love dwarf lilies for making bubble nests.
Just wanted to say thanks for always responding to your subscribers! Most don't respond at all at your level of talent and knowledge. From your help and watching your videos I now have hi tech light and running a fzone generator and my tank is something I am proud of now thanks again! Really thinking here you should write a book!
I love dwarf barbs I'm trying to get some of them, apparently when they are in a group, they search and explore all throught the water column and don't school as much, I like that bc I love veiwing my nano fish when they search and pick and eat off the plants and are inquisitive, ibe been keeping a group of red beckfords pencilfish I love them so much I'd love to see you make something with a nice group of them there so much fun to view, I have x4 males and x4 females but the males color up a vibrant red and they size each other up and duel each other constantly I want to get x4 more females honestly... lobve your videos my friend.. keeping fish is so relaxing and your videos are chill I love your scapes my friend!
Excellent production of your natural scape build. CPDs are by and far my favorite nano fish as well. Really enjoyed the little vlog you included to your local fish store. Immaculately clean and very well organized. Keep up the top shelf work good sir!
MJ, I love the new scape! These are currently my favorite fish. I'm breeding a bunch of them. if you want them to be less shy, increase the number of fish and they will feel safer!
That substrate looks awesome I am definitly ordering some! I just set up a riverscape, and it was hell mixing sand, coarse sand, gravel, rocks etc 😂 It turned out allright and it will only get better once the bristlenose and kuhlis start digging around but it was alot of work 😂
Hey Mark once you get those CPDS fat and happy feeding them up good with frozen or live bbs pull them out of that tank and move them into another tank and give it a few days. I did that and had about 40 fry pop up in the tank raised them up and they all ended up being female but it was an awesome experience and I’d like to see you give it a try and see if it works for you. I saw breeding behavior so I figured if I removed them from the tank and left just the shrimp I’d find at least one baby but I found a bunch
@@MJAquascaping it can’t hurt to try! I had 1 male and 3 females to start with! Would make for a cool video series if you got some fry and were able to raise them up
I went to this store during my trip in Amsterdam. I must admit this was one of the nicest and clean pet store I have ever seen. If only they where in America 😒
Should have got some hillstream loaches as its a river style tank. I really want some but don't think they'd work in my heavily planted jungle style tank
Late to the party here. But beautiful scape as always! Curious where did you get that wooden fertilizer, scaper tool holder that's next to your tank? That is beautiful and I would love something like that. The ADA one is about USD $226 which is crazy expensive.
Love the simplicity of this scape but at the same time if you get up close it looks complex with the textures you created! Perfect fish choice 😉 can’t wait to see them all colored up! The last two bettas I had also got bad fin rot for who knows why! I’m hesitant to get another but want one so bad! I would love to see you do a betta scape! Keep up the great content!
Great result! I see you as a pro moss guy lol. I’m starting a new build soon. Do you have a good recommendation for a moss variety that’s better at growing vertical? - TIA! 🙏🏼
Fabulous setup! Really like it, I think adding some B-roll of the tank will be better(like greenaqua). And in terms of the bettas, some bettas, from Indonesia or Malaysia such as betta hendra, will be the good choice for the next tank (whatever it is plant tank or black water biotope tank), if you can find them in your local fish shops. Very happy to see you start experimenting with more kinds of tanks. Looking forward to your next video! Cheers!
Really like this one Mark, lovely natural river scape. How’d the buce go with melt when you added it? I also have noticed that Bucephalandra melts in new setups .
Nice. Biotope are really "in" actually. If you like, there are a french youtube channel who are great, gabaqua (probably in holidays actually). Crazy about discus so more into big tanks, but interesting to see for the biotope visions in aquariums. For the bettas, sorry to know that you had trouble with them. I don't have some now (really nice fish, but i don't like to lose them) but i have a tips i gave to all my friends who have them. Don't use the thermo for betta (the one sold for bettas and always at 25). In winter, they are in a hot bath but breath an air who are at 20 (sometimes less !) and they start to being sick. A good old thermo that you use in winter only 2, maybe 3 degrees (max) up to the room and no more trouble.
The diorama style may not be for you, but you are fantastic at creating them! But I totally get it, they are not my favorite, and much prefer the natural styles. This scape turned out great and those CPDs are going to thrive in there. Nymphoides Taiwan is one of my favorite plants, it has such a unique look to it. I also just wanted to say that your video making skills have really evolved and your screen presence has as well. I know it is not easy, but you are doing a fantastic job. I also really appreciate all the time you take to do the right thing for the fish like going through a proper cycle, acclimation, etc. You are a terrific ambassador for the hobby, and just wanted to take the time to recognize your effort. Thank you for these videos! Take care.
Love the scape and you use my favorite fish! When you showed your co2 bottle made me think to ask you I am useing a co2 generator and it works very good.was wondering about your experience with difussers . I was told some will not work correctly with generators and d.i.y systems looking for some good advive. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Hi, i am a new in aquarium hobby, only love to see your channel. You putted aqua soil on back only. How the midground & foreground plants will take nutrients from there?
I'm pretty sure the roots of the Cryptocoryne will eventually find the aquasoil. But even if they don't that's fine! The aquasoil slowly releases nutrients to the water column, so the plants can benefit from that!
Love the Wio pebble/gravel mix. Looks so natural indeed. I think they've got a winner there! And the CPDs look like the perfect choice here. Hope you'll do more scapes in this style.
hello i always see all the aquascapers separating there in to the trays to prepare for planting. is there a name for those trays or are they just something you all have lying around that you use? Also love the videos and you are a great inspiration for all us beginners.
Hey those trays are what plant companies use to ship their in-vitro plant pots to the stores. So if you have a store that sells tissue culture plants you can ask them to give you a few trays
Lovely scape and the light screen is looking great. I’ve got one on order. Did you have to adjust the main light to compensate for the light from the screen?
Love the tank! You mentioned adding the buce in a few weeks to reduce the chance of it melting. Why is it more likely to melt in a new tank? Wouldn’t the light/nutrients be the same regardless?
Have also wanted a scottish fold. They're not too common where I am tho and cost around $2k to get from a breeder. If only I had a connection somewhere to be able to get one... hint hint
Did you transfer the fish from the bag to the tank without netting them because you trust the store water or is that worrying a little too much considering you are only adding shrimp to this tank besides the Danio that you purchased together?
Hi, I have a rasbora galaxy in a community plant tank, all the fishes and plants are from southest asian, the biggest fish is the a shark labeo red tail but no aggressive, waters and parameter excellent, the question is tha rasboras galaxy died, do you have tips from care, I think are so delicated. Thanks 🇲🇽
