Adding MALE CONGO TETRA To AFRICAN RIVER Aquarium (+Acara Fry Update)

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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks2 жыл бұрын

    👉👉 Want to further support the channel? MD MERCH CLICK HERE: THICC CORY: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com/listing/md-thicc-cory FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com It's been a long time coming but FINALLY!!! We can add the male Congo Tetras the the African River aquarium!!Hopefully they settle in well and we can get them THICC in no time! 😁 Equipment (all links affiliate): LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3m3cEz9 UK amzn.to/3orIdRv 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 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 UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL

  • @anthonyeales3000

    @anthonyeales3000

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi what would the cost for this type of build be please loving the content

  • @wheelerzg76
    @wheelerzg762 жыл бұрын

    I found this: The eggs hatch after 4 days. The parents move them to a newly dug pit at this point. After another 4 days in the pit, the fry become free swimming. Feeding can start with brine shrimp, microworms and daphnia. Leave the parents with the fry for at least 2 weeks or until they stop caring for the fry. The fry are usually quite safe because blue acara are good parents.

  • @omarghazzaoui3197
    @omarghazzaoui31972 жыл бұрын

    Take 10 of them out and see how they go, you wouldn’t want to be left with none, they will breed again but yeh you know what I’m saying 😊

  • @GodisTruth914
    @GodisTruth9142 жыл бұрын

    The sparkling guraumi(sp) tank is absolutely gorgeous! That moss! All the plants are Perf!!! And I'm loving the Congo tetras! They're my new favorite fish! They make me wanna get back into making my own tanks!

  • @tubetrotter7
    @tubetrotter72 жыл бұрын

    I always get my fishes when they are young, juveniles. Its a fun process to see them grow up :) am very sure, you will enjoy the journey with the male congos.

  • @ricardocaliman2830
    @ricardocaliman28302 жыл бұрын

    here's the thing... if you scoop a few Blues out to raise in another tank, you've still got the natural way continuing in the main tank don't you. I think this way you could enjoy MORE then one experience at a time. (and... it would give you more content now wouldn't it!!)

  • @kiwithryn3830
    @kiwithryn38302 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for releasing a video so that I may further worsen my sleep schedule! It is currently 3:30 a.m...

  • @tinamite22
    @tinamite222 жыл бұрын

    when you said that you are still new to this hobby, me like " dude, your fish are in paradise, and most fish youtubers look up to you. YOU ARE MY IDOL!!"

  • @apss5736

    @apss5736

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ikr he inspired me to keep fish

  • @JordanTait95
    @JordanTait952 жыл бұрын

    Rainbow shinners would be really cool for that tank your making sounds like a perfect tank for them with the smooth pebbles and stuff 👌🎉

  • @nobleignitus9856
    @nobleignitus98562 жыл бұрын

    Lazy Susan/turntable/revolving tray⚡️⚡️⚡️your bowl aquariums would be AMAZING on them. You could turn them for greater inspection when in those in tight corners or greater explore the bowls 360 view on all of them. GREAT work on all your videos.

  • @padarious3797
    @padarious37972 жыл бұрын

    Really love your tanks with river pebbles like that fishbowl it’s such a nice look

  • @goobston1372
    @goobston13722 жыл бұрын

    All of your tanks are beautiful! You have inspired me to get my own 15 gallon planted betta tank. Thank you for making such amazing videos for everyone to enjoy

  • @mattniven6380
    @mattniven63802 жыл бұрын

    Adding the males sure changed the dynamic 👍🏻 You'll end up with a few survivors but I'd be inclined to take one batch out for safekeeping. Great video

  • @dazzac2708
    @dazzac27082 жыл бұрын

    Really vibing off your enthusiasm as always, MD. I can’t wait til the weekend build. Learned SO much from your vlogs, keep up the great work!

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell9822 жыл бұрын

    I so enjoyed today's video, and I can't wait for the new build video coming up! Yay! Rainbow fish! I must say you have become quite the videographer too!!!

  • @joycecrook107
    @joycecrook1072 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video as always, can't wait to see the new tank all set up. You are my sanity in a mad world. 🐠😊

  • @laydee1029
    @laydee10292 жыл бұрын

    Everything's looking great MD!! The congos are gorgeous!! Also I really dig that, that you don't settle that you put that extra work and effort into everything you do!! Very motivational and inspiring thank you!!

  • @chanirusemika
    @chanirusemika2 жыл бұрын

    I am so excited this weekend....hope we will get a beutifull rainbow tank..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @tmargosian
    @tmargosian2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely take half a dozen out and grow them out in your rack system! It would be great to see if there’s variety in each clutch.

  • @juliaheinritz3264
    @juliaheinritz3264 Жыл бұрын

    The congo tetra tank is just beautiful. It is an amazing coincidence because earlier this evening I told my husband I decided to get Congo tetras for my 75 gallon community tank:) Your tank confirmed my choice. Nice video

  • @jascarty3503
    @jascarty35032 жыл бұрын

    Loving the Congo tetras md, awesome looking tank, can't wait for the rainbow aquarium, a good idea to enhance their colour and make them comfortable and look there best is to darken the subetrate and background, but I know u will go your own way, it will look awesome whatever you do. 👍👌💚

  • @sharudasu8695
    @sharudasu86952 жыл бұрын

    If you do good deeds ..you will be reborn in md's aquarium

  • @Huldenreich1
    @Huldenreich12 жыл бұрын

    I like watching your videos while breakfast. It is so relaxing! Thanks for that - please do this forever & best wishes from Germany.

  • @dvd5542
    @dvd55422 жыл бұрын

    Definitely take some apart in another tank, would be such a shame to be left with none! Such beautifull fish!

  • @Ekksanpher
    @Ekksanpher2 жыл бұрын

    I can just imagine the next hoodie of Mama Chilid + Fry, with the words “Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle 🎵”

  • @JoeButler02
    @JoeButler022 жыл бұрын

    Found you by accident. This tank is like what I dream my tank could be! I have 9 congos in with a mated pair of kribensis, and 5 neon tetras with a mix of live and fake plants. Your tanks all look stunning!!

  • @stephenbouck
    @stephenbouck2 жыл бұрын

    Looking great as always cant wait to see the build this weekend im so excited!!!

  • @dr-k1667
    @dr-k16672 жыл бұрын

    Man, this is so inspiring! I don't know how I have managed to keep watching and not give in and start a tank. I have been considering it though and the next step may be to check out what is available around me. LOL. MD you're videos are so much fun.

  • @richardbell9582
    @richardbell95822 жыл бұрын

    Your fish rooms looking awesome,be wary with your male congos,As they start to mature and start challenging each other for hierarchy and dominance they have been known to jump,so maybe think sbout a condensation tray or something to act as a lid,i lost 2 of my large male congos a few years back due to them jumping out of tank,when they became sexually mature.

  • @twunderaquatics1770
    @twunderaquatics17702 жыл бұрын

    Great video and updates. Love the diy lighting,! 💕

  • @dlioncoulthurst778
    @dlioncoulthurst7782 жыл бұрын

    That is a really cool light set up Bro, good stuff....Hoorah!!

  • @sunaymukherjee7576
    @sunaymukherjee75762 жыл бұрын

    Ooohhh the male Congos !! You finally got your hands on them ! They're one of my favourite fish , those long fins and bright colours😍 .

  • @inyahead
    @inyahead2 жыл бұрын

    this guy is really likable, he speaks so politely smooth lol

  • @flavours22
    @flavours222 жыл бұрын

    My Favourite KZreadr MD is back again ❤ Love your Videos Soooo Much! Btw which moss did you use in your sparkling gourami tank?

  • @user-up1ud7yj5f
    @user-up1ud7yj5f2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video again MD, I wish i could live in one of your fish rooms and my rent would be to laugh at your dad jokes

  • @BeagleRescuer13
    @BeagleRescuer132 жыл бұрын

    Seeing these makes me miss my last 150 freshwater tank! I had a massive school of these amazing beautiful fish. A lot of fun to watch!

  • @MDFishTanks

    @MDFishTanks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get another one Mandy!!

  • @BeagleRescuer13

    @BeagleRescuer13

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some day!

  • @shel.b.1090
    @shel.b.10902 жыл бұрын

    Wow MD those peace lillies have grown some!!! All your tanks are superb. Can’t wait to see the rainbows arrive xxxx

  • @tubetrotter7
    @tubetrotter72 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video as always. The fry footage from phone is ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jasonacevedo5629
    @jasonacevedo56292 жыл бұрын

    Tanks are looking amazing and I love the new lighting setup, very creative

  • @doggoneaquarist5635
    @doggoneaquarist56352 жыл бұрын

    I have a very similar setup for my lighting! I absolutely love the rustic industrial look it gives.

  • @jerrydease1459
    @jerrydease14592 жыл бұрын

    Could you do a tank with a Trickling Waterfall Wall or Living Wall as (added) filtration?…

  • @shel.b.1090

    @shel.b.1090

    2 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic idea xxx

  • @Le_KcKi

    @Le_KcKi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Would like to see this

  • @NaturalBiotopes
    @NaturalBiotopes2 жыл бұрын

    Nice river aquarium, well worth checking in.

  • @shannsmith3061
    @shannsmith30612 жыл бұрын

    I agree with everybody else I think you should pull out about 10 or 12 babies put them in a separate tank. I think you will be amazed of how well the parents will do but there's always that chance you will lose all of them this way you got a better chance at least a few will make it. Love your Channel, keep up the beautiful work.

  • @kmaguire7161
    @kmaguire71612 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Congos are my favorite. I have been collecting some of the rarer African tetras the past few years.

  • @Piddypng
    @Piddypng2 жыл бұрын

    So excited for the rainbow tank stocking!

  • @adafishtanksusa4964
    @adafishtanksusa49642 жыл бұрын

    Excited for the video

  • @9a37tharunkumar4
    @9a37tharunkumar42 жыл бұрын

    Best fan again nice video keep up the nice work

  • @Paul-li9hq
    @Paul-li9hq2 жыл бұрын

    Sparkling Gouramis are stunning little fish. Mine are probably my favourite fish out of the choice of species I have between my own 2 aquaria. Recently acquired Green Rasboras in the other aquarium are amazing as well: careful choice and placement of the lighting have exploited thier colours in a way that's really spectacular. But the Sparkling Gouramis in the shallow aquarium still come out on top... maybe because they are a bit more shy, and so when they do pop into full view, it is somehow more pleasing? Thier shallow aquarium is very heavily planted: probably 95% substrate coverage, with decorative wood pieces and emergent growth that has reached about a foot up out of the surface. I see the Sparklers pottering about happily amongst the plants and spiderwood - it is feeding time that brings them out into the open water more, to compete with the Green Neons for lunch 🙂 Once in open water, the lighting highlights the colour and detail of these charming little fish... 'Sparkling' really is an accurate description as well as a name! Funnily, I hear the Sparkling Gouramis far more often than I see them! They are really quite vocal - and the open top aquarium probably allows the sound to travel better?

  • @drilliams8829
    @drilliams88292 жыл бұрын

    I’d take some out personally. Can’t wait for this next build! The lighting looks super awesome already!

  • @Chris-dh8mg
    @Chris-dh8mg2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait for the rainbow aquarium I have been waiting for you to do do one. I have been running a 75 gallon mixed rainbow tank for a year. So much personality in these fish

  • @tinamite22
    @tinamite222 жыл бұрын

    Also so excited for the rainbow river tank! bet it's gonna look gorgeous!

  • @wisterriaaa85
    @wisterriaaa852 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @nancypatterson374
    @nancypatterson3742 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your videos

  • @coreycimino5986
    @coreycimino59862 жыл бұрын

    I think you will definitely see great results if you leave them in, the tank was built perfectly so much cover! That little cove is perfect, plus your feeding heavy. Good luck! Your viewer from Boston !

  • @lanalovesjesus6133
    @lanalovesjesus61332 жыл бұрын

    I was starting to go through withdrawals lol. You could always experiment and put some in a cube and leave some with the mom and see if there are differences as they grow.

  • @johncurtain06
    @johncurtain062 жыл бұрын

    In terms of planting, I think that there should be a full Monte Carlo carpet in the foreground and packed with stems

  • @naddyn685
    @naddyn6852 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see the finished Rainbow River 🌈

  • @elizabethgiles2158
    @elizabethgiles21582 жыл бұрын

    Love it ♥

  • @ImHavingaCoronary
    @ImHavingaCoronary2 жыл бұрын

    That's a great idea for a lighting stand.

  • @eddieington6243
    @eddieington62432 жыл бұрын

    Still delivering amazing content MD.

  • @StEwBaLlZ_85
    @StEwBaLlZ_852 жыл бұрын

    Would definitely take some out an raise them up !!

  • @wabalaka1565
    @wabalaka15652 жыл бұрын

    If you're breeder and want to preserve the line, scoob them into grow out tank. If you want to enjoy the fish leave them alone, we never have enough tank to keep all the fries anyway. It's their first spawn you got many more batch coming.

  • @VictoriaLeeCreates
    @VictoriaLeeCreates2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome haul

  • @Kitty-tc3oh
    @Kitty-tc3oh2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Please show a video on the lotus flower when you see it. Thank you!

  • @syc0nius883
    @syc0nius8832 жыл бұрын

    I think it is a nice project to see wich way they grow faster/better

  • @De_Klapperkoning
    @De_Klapperkoning2 жыл бұрын

    the jump at 4:40 is perfect!!! xD hahahaha

  • @Dr-B0NG
    @Dr-B0NG2 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful voice!

  • @johndu4864
    @johndu48642 жыл бұрын

    The male Congo's are beautiful!!!

  • @apss5736
    @apss57362 жыл бұрын

    this aquarium is so incredible

  • @jaimebrathwaite2265
    @jaimebrathwaite22652 жыл бұрын

    Lol MD over the weekend my fish store got a variety of tetras so i got about 15 of different kinds ,i got some more sword tails i love those, 2 discus and some angels. So yeah the tetras are becoming popular just shows your influence. 😀

  • @rgilroy1909
    @rgilroy19092 жыл бұрын

    smashing it !!!! Coming this week on MD , David Attenborough takes an in depth looks into the "Rainbow River System" do your best impression

  • @irvagirl
    @irvagirl2 жыл бұрын

    I’d say if you keep wondering if you should take a few fry out, then you should. That way at least you have a couple in case all the ones in the tank die off.

  • @dholiday9764
    @dholiday97642 жыл бұрын

    MD in the mornings is like my Morning Coffee fix!

  • @simonwalker1858
    @simonwalker18582 жыл бұрын

    Good skills MD. Keep it real. How too's always fun to watch. One thing I have noticed is that you don't crush up the fertiliser tabs at the bottom of the scapes now? Nice work, keep safe. Si

  • @afatasimatai
    @afatasimatai2 жыл бұрын

    Them make Congo tetras look so much better than the ones at my local fish stores.

  • @nade801
    @nade8012 жыл бұрын

    Good call on not using the astas. Apparently the newer models are made completely different using cheaper components than what is advertised on their Amazon page. Definitely a bummer as the old astas were fantastic. Tanks looking great as always 👍

  • @srtgaming8129
    @srtgaming81292 жыл бұрын

    Omg i love Congo Tetras!

  • @craigathonian
    @craigathonian2 жыл бұрын

    With cichlids, no matter how good the parents are, if you spook them, you run the risk of them eating them, which can then form a bad habit. Your ahead of the game right now, so when you feed the parents, feed the babies with newly hatch brine shrimp or other live micro with a long syringe, sort of like stealth mode, to get through all the plants without disturbing too much. Also, cut back on the amount of food for the parents, since you want to increase the feeding times. The babies need more feedings since their tummies are smaller and at the same time, a stuffed parent is less likely to want to eat the fry. This tank turned out beautiful ! and the fish look very happy and content with you, { which is one of their great points as pets. i called mine water dogs, since they're so smart and familiar.} Cheers !

  • @MarksShrimpTanks
    @MarksShrimpTanks2 жыл бұрын

    I like a nice riverscape.

  • @PULAG
    @PULAG2 жыл бұрын

    That blue male has a really cool tail.

  • @MGRracing
    @MGRracing8 ай бұрын

    I'm liking your channel

  • @jamiejohnson3119
    @jamiejohnson31192 жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing. What filter have you got on the electric blue acara tank

  • @klonthemove1765
    @klonthemove17652 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Burma!!!!!

  • @SierraJenson4
    @SierraJenson42 жыл бұрын

    Awesome 👌

  • @StilhX
    @StilhX2 жыл бұрын

    New mothers learn over time, they'll get better and better at protecting their young. Leave them as they are, u'll be fine.

  • @kuncororathariw4548
    @kuncororathariw45482 жыл бұрын

    Congo tetra is nice fish in aquarium or aquascape👍👍👍

  • @indyhobby3726
    @indyhobby37262 жыл бұрын

    When it comes to the fry do what makes you happy you're the one that has to take care of them after all. I some times leave some fry with my angel fish just so they don't get so depressed when I take them but they are not the best parents

  • @frontbattles8090
    @frontbattles80902 жыл бұрын

    King of the tetra!

  • @Dm_Asmodia
    @Dm_Asmodia2 жыл бұрын

    You could always do a limited run of the Congo tetra Kerch for the holidays which would be cool

  • @budscroggins2632
    @budscroggins26322 жыл бұрын

    Cheers from Pennsylvania

  • @kuncororathariw4548
    @kuncororathariw45482 жыл бұрын

    Lovely Kongo tetra

  • @odyssseey
    @odyssseey2 жыл бұрын

    Id love to see how you'd set up a corner tank like a fluval Venezia 350

  • @rhyansanpedro
    @rhyansanpedro2 жыл бұрын

    I see an MD vid drop, I click!

  • @rhysdavis5726
    @rhysdavis57262 жыл бұрын

    I find your electric blue a car a tank inspiring the stocking level and the size looks like you’d make a very interesting biotope style you know? Pulling some of those fry would definitely safeguard your success as a fish trader but I think that they should be happy in there

  • @YomasNorway
    @YomasNorway2 жыл бұрын

    04:40 "Siuuuuuuu"

  • @MDFishTanks

    @MDFishTanks

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣 im doing it properly next time lol

  • @nestknowledge5552
    @nestknowledge55522 жыл бұрын

    MD!! Hii again

  • @mbeeel
    @mbeeel2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe you should try Infusoria culture for back up plan on the babies

  • @jameshourigan
    @jameshourigan2 жыл бұрын

    Hey MD, can’t wait for the rainbow fish tank. What breed of rainbow fish have you in mind? Also, would you ever consider doing any sort of outdoor pond or tub for fish? I myself am from Ireland so it’s also can be pretty cold and tough for some fish, it could be a unique experience if your looking for a new challenge. I plan to make one myself down the line, and see what kind of fish varieties there are suited to an Irish/UK pound while also not being a goldfish/koi. Love your stuff!

  • @jamie2424lfc
    @jamie2424lfc2 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait for next month big build!! How's the shed anyway anymore plans for that??

  • @MDFishTanks

    @MDFishTanks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shed still in the plans mate. I think it will be done in january. So much on between now and xmas.

  • @jdstacks
    @jdstacks2 жыл бұрын

    i think you should scoop a couple and keep majority in just to be safe

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