👉👉MD MERCH CLICK HERE: 3D BETTA: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com/listing/md-3d-betta FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com I had to give the discus away to a good home. It was a tough decision but it was causing a huge amount of stress coming in everyday and wondering if I would find another dead fish like we did a few weeks back. Because I was no longer enjoying the fish...how could I with that kind of anxiety, I knew I could no longer give them the optimal care they deserve so I got in contact with Matt and, well, you'll see in the video. Onwards and upwards though and I thoroughly enjoyed the past year and a bit that I have had the privilege of owning the Discus. The ups and the downs. API® products Subscribe to API on KZread: kzread.info USA consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/page/2193F555-CE5F-4A6B-BDC4-F315CB7F175D?channel=MDTanks UK consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/25663644-6C8C-432C-9E6A-0A85082C3E3C AQUARIAN® products Follow AQUARIAN on KZread: kzread.info/dron/NxaNWKoWr_ztSgXgPj9r8A.html Purchase AQUARIAN products here: aquarian.co.uk/where-to-buy/

@ladydiane6839

2 жыл бұрын

I'll be grieving for a bit. They brought so much joy as the first thing to see as you walk into the room when filming. Didn't help that as your Merch pops up after the video, two discus sweatshirts appear. This has to be a horrible decision making process for you. You have to love your fish, if they bring you dread, i can't think of a better caregiver to take over than Matt. Big Love at you, that was tough. 💕

@beardguy2994

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your fish tanks from

@Clover_knows_pets

2 жыл бұрын

sue-swa-sue-tang is how you pronunce it

When you feel relief that you rehomed them you definitely did the right thing both for them and you.

The exact reason why I do not keep higher maintenance fish. For me it's about the peace, the calm of a natural aquarium scape in which the fish can thrive, explore without me interfering too much. Also seeing plants thriving is equally satisfying to me as seeing healthy fish.

Thats the reason i never got Dicus for myself. They are absolutely stunning fish, but its so hard too keep them and even after 20 years of experience they often just die away without any obvious reason. Keep it simple and enjoy your hobby as much as possible, best way to do it :)

@piercecowley255

2 жыл бұрын

I used to get dwarf gouramis, but they also died for no reason so I stopped getting them

@invaderjoshua6280

2 жыл бұрын

No they don’t. You just suck at fish keeping even after 20 years then. Give them soft warm water and lots of food like any large SA cichlid and they’ll thrive and breed easy. You don’t even need to do water changes if you have a little bit of plants, and extra bio media. Discus just like Oscar’s, Uaru, and Severums , etc are easy to keep.

@invaderjoshua6280

2 жыл бұрын

There is no such thing as a fish that dies easy. The only reasons your fish died was if it had horrendously wrong water conditions for a long length. Of time, or you weren’t feeding it enough, or it was in a tank with the wrong tank mates. A dwarf gourami is not picky with water or food but is territorial. 99% chance another fish was killing them. Or you lacked the correct amount of bio media and ammonia built up in the tank.

@ignatiuspauta5612

2 жыл бұрын

@@invaderjoshua6280 good info, bad delivery

@invaderjoshua6280

2 жыл бұрын

@@ignatiuspauta5612 Sorry just ticks me off that people claim they have experience but yet they are letting pets die. They are living beings. People tend to purposely make discus harder to keep because for some wierd reason it’s been spread around that even though these fish live in the same water as Oscar’s and Severums that they need completely different living conditions. People are choosing to ignore common sense and hurting their pets. I have very very little patience for animal abuse. If he had said he was new to fish keeping I would have just given him info and not been angry. But he brought up he has 20 YEARS of experience. At this point he shouldn’t be aloud to keep pets anymore.

Also, living in Australia, I watch your videos late at night just before bed. I then sleep dreaming of beautiful planted tanks with beautiful fish. Thank you for that 😊

Must have been a tough decision... but definitely the right thing to do!

I and I think a lot of your viewers really really appreciate your honesty and the little things you bring like this video that are "more" than just your aquascaping skills. Thank you very much for that.

So glad to know that you did what’s best for you… to be honest I could kinda feel that this was coming. I won’t lie, I shed a tear for the discus going away, but I’m so glad they went to Matt!! If I ever make it to “The mother land” (haha) I’d love to go to the store!

I cannot wait to see the cory tank!!!! Btw, I mentioned you on a gardening page as I was trying to help someone find reasonably priced plant lights and found someone who knew you. The world is tiny.

@MDFishTanks

2 жыл бұрын

Messaged received JBH and thanks for the nice things you said about me 😊

Got to do what is best for the fish and your enjoyment. Good job rehoming them. Sad we won't see them anymore.

What makes your channel so good is that you LOVE what you're doing! So good that you've introspected and kept that focus.

I’m 100 percent with you. I have found my passion is also low maintenance eco-tanks. My BF calls me the Shrimp Queen lol. I also love Plecos, Corys & Snails. I think this is why I like your videos. We have similar Likes. I think you did exactly the right thing giving up the Discus. Can’t wait to see the new tank build!

Kudos to you MD for doing what is best for the fish!

Mad respect for a person who knows what they can and can't handle in the hobby. Not every fish is for every person.

WOW your fish were the best looking fish in his shop. Good job. You did the best you could for those gorgeous fish and when you realized you couldn't keep it up, you made the best decision for them 🥰😍🥰 !!! Those are the luckiest fish on KZread ☺🥲😊🙂

Wow. What a tough decision to make. I have Discus also. And they are beautiful. I would hate to have to make that tough choice. But that's why i love watching your channel and videos. You, my friend, are truely an amazing fish whisperer. Not only do you have amazing tanks but also understanding what's best for each fish. Much Respect from Elk Grove, California. Keep up the amazing work you do for the fish comminity and fish lovers on KZread. Stay Humble my friend.

Decisions like this are always hard to make, but I think you did absolutely right by the fish and yourself. They have a wonderful place to go and you can focus more on what you're passionate about!

100% agree with your decision MD. I love your low-tech eco-system aquariums and have built five similar based on everything I have learned mainly from your channel. Thank you!

My heart goes out to you about the decision to let the discus go, but I'm glad you no longer have to carry that worry. It's hard to enjoy the hobby when some element is a constant source of stress.

I've learned so much with your channel. I've been keeping fish for almost 40 years and still learn new things. Thanks so much 🙏 💓 ☺

I definitely can relate. We all have to play to our own strengths, and although it's bittersweet, we gotta put the fish's wellbeing first. They're in good hands. Well done, mate. Love your self sustaining ecosystem. Hopefully we get more videos on this :)

I totally understand this decision. I have had to make a similar one lately. Excited to see what is next!

🥲🥲🥲 I’m going to miss them but I’m glad you decided to do what’s best for them I’m sure he’ll keep you updated! On the flip side i can’t wait to see what you do to this tank 🥰🥰

You are the reason I went back to keep fish. Plus I followed your steps and did one of your set ups. Keep it up.

I bought a betta admittedly on a whim and shortly afterwards binged a bunch of videos on this channel. I learned a lot in a short time, bought a bigger tank and was able to make my own little naturalistic aquascape inspired by the tanks on this channel, planted and all. My betta is SO much happier and livelier, and has tankmates as well! Thank you for being so inspiring and sharing your passion with us.

@deadizbetter

Жыл бұрын

Your whim unlocked a new hobby for you. Whims are good sometimes.

@4:27 the fish moving away in line with the sound of the music was satisfying lol

I really loved your discus tank. I've watched the Discus playlist a few times because I really wanted discus... Thanks for keeping it real. I like when you said "I'm all about making progress & moving on..." I cannot wait for the cory only tank!!!

They were definitely one of the main highlights of your channel. Always loved the way they follow where you are when you're passing by the tank. Its sad but its the right thing to do.

I saw you giving them to Matt they are beautiful fish. But it’s nice to see you’re doing what’s right for you and the fish

I’m very excited the for whatever you do with the tank. I love discus but they are a lot of work so I think giving them to an expert is the right move. Plus you have space to do something awesome again!

You helped me make a decision today that I've been struggling with for a few weeks now. Thank you

Great decision MD. This really proves you care so much about your fish and giving them the best life as you said.

MD, great channel, you've brought me back to the hobby after 5yrs plus away. I have an empty 6ft (850 litre) aquarium sitting in my conservatory thats been waiting for years to be set up. I have recently got 5 little tanks (60L) off the back of your videos and converting the shed into my little fish den. Keep up the good work and inspiring hobbiest 👍🐠

At this time of year it is healthy and encouraged to self evaluate what is working and what isn't. Seeing this being applied here is wonderful, because your hobbies are a part of your life and if something isn't working out or needs to change to bring yourself more joy, IT SHOULD BE DONE. Watching the care and willingness to learn and grow that MD shows us, his desire to always provide the best environment for his fish without compromising his enjoyment and ability to provide what is necessary is a great role model for anyone in any hobby or pursuit. The Discus went to a fantastic home. While I will initially miss seeing them in the room, I am eager to see what comes next, just as I hope we all are for ourselves in our lives. Thanks MD for for another great video!

Don't ever feel bad bro , Everything is an experience and we should keep on learn from that ,.

Onwards and upwards. Always best to make changes if things not making you happy. Looking forward to the next vid

Love your videos! I Just purchased my first 29 gallon aquarium. Probably going to make it a community tank with a bunch of beginner plants to start off but that’s how you get into the live plants game. Appreciate the content and the inspiration to continue enjoying the hobby

Good on you, MD for making the right decision to give away the discus fish rather than fight to try to keep them. Matt will take good care of them, I'm sure! Can't wait to see what you do with their tank. You create the most amazing aquascapes.

I am proud of you for sharing your full journey. Thanks.

Glad to see you are giving the Discus to the care they deserve. Always hard to give away a cared for pet but you are doing the responsible thing in this situation.

Always try to enjoy what you do. Can’t wait to see the new build!

You made the best decision for you and for the fish too, well done. 👏👌👍 Wish you beautiful and happy moments in this hobby.

I think sometimes you have to do things for yourself and I think you made the right decision, despite how painful it is. You have thought of the fish and not yourself. Look forward to more of your enthusiastic builds ❤️ keep doing what you are doing MD. Xxxx

Glad your focusing on what you enjoy This makes your content better in my opinion as its not forced you will feel like you can make tanks how you like without the worry

I've never cared for discus- until watching yours, all the time. They are magnificent!!! I'm sad you had to give them away, but I fully understand the circumstances. I hope we can get an occasional follow up snap/video of them! I do plan on setting up a tank with a few Discus after our remodeling journey, LOL! Thank you so much for introducing me to this incredible and interesting species!

I think that was the best decision, been there done that it’s heart wrenching to see such a big fish parish like that. Keep up the phenomenal work

@jamesholmes2082

2 жыл бұрын

Perish.

I just wanted to say I love your energy and the way you are making these videos. It's just so calming to watch, you are so enthusiastic and it really makes me eager to do a better job with my aquarium. Keep up the good work!

The Discus tank was like that tank in Matt's shop that u always filmed when u are there. They will be missed ,i am sure they will miss u too. Can't wait to see what u do with that tank. 👍

Decisions like this can be very difficult to make. Good for you for making the best decision for you! BTW, you are doing a great job! I love your videos!!

Really admire you for taking the decision you did. You know they'll be well cared for and now you can have peace of mind and concentrate on what you do best and boy do you do it the best.😍

Sorry you had to give up your discus, it never easy letting go of pets, but it understandable you wanting the best for them. Tough call, but I'm sure it was the right one for you. Love your style of setting up tanks so much that I've drawn inspiration from your work into my setups. Thanks for sharing with us you venture into fishkeeping.

Yeh I think that was the right thing to do!! Small fish are better anyway especially in a big scape 👌 looking forward to seeing new projects!!

I sure understand about your discuss decision. It is so reassuring to you that they have a new good home. It is AWFUL to be on guard around our fish. We can get so attached to them. I like peaceful calm hardy fish. I have guppies, a plucky Pleco, a few Bettas, and some unique Gambusia hardy mosquito fish. I keep the drama to a minimum. Oh, and 2 plain comet goldfish. The Gambusia and the goldfish are all together in a big tank. Gambusia females get too nippy with the guppy fins so I separated them. All is fine now. Lots of plants and snails. USA

Sad to see them go. Looking forward to the new build idea!!

I think you did the best .discus needs warm water but plants need cool water, so you did the right thing and I think your fish will be thankful too.

I think you absolutely did the right thing giving the discus away. It shows you are a responsible pet owner that you dud what was best for them. If you are unable to give them the care they need, it is best to rehome them. I rehomed my bearded dragons and guinea pigs because I realized I did not have enough experience to care for them properly

I totally understand that you gave your Discus away. Keep up the good work mate

I am glad you found a good home for the discus. The longer you are in the hobby the more you learn. Not just about the hobby but about yourself. Some folks love massive challenges and can't seem to do without them. Money, time and effort is the cost they are more than happy to spend. Their success drives them. Most hobbyist like simple and easy while keeping time and cost to a minimum. Again, it's their successes that drives them. During the last few years you have found what works, what you like and your successes are driving you! Concerning the discus, you came to a very educated and conscientious decision. I applaud you. Hopefully this may help others do the same.

Totally agree! I don't get super attached to my fish as individuals but one of the first fish I got died last week and it really gets to you. Good for you!

This is something I feel people need to see more often. Many people hold onto fish they don’t care about until they basically die, or try and sell them with the tank, which many people aren’t looking for (I have been looking on marketplace recently at tanks, and you have these giant fish in tiny tanks they are trying to sell. It’s really sad). Showing that one, it’s okay to feel like you cant look after them or that you can’t give them the best care, and two, that giving them away to people you know will care for them or back to the pet store is a great option 🤗. So yeah haha, thank you so much for making this video and showing this part of the hobby

Totally understand I'm definitely going to miss them alot we had a great time with them.

Huge respect for rehoming them.i have two discus tanks & it is just a case of keep it minimal, simple and super clean at all times.lots of work and I keep to 25-40% water changes with RODI daily.i can certainly see why people find them too much of a commitment at times

Definitely the right decision regarding the discus. Can't wait to see what the tank will be 👍

So sad to see the discuss go! They were such fun and curious little creatures but I am so glad mat is taking them cuz i know they'll be so happy there. Also sooo excited for the cory tank, i just ordered my thicc hoodie 😊

Good to see you made an episode of this. I think to many people keep struggling on, getting more stressed and won't admit that this is just not the kind of fish for them. It's painful when it goes like this, but a new lesson is learned by experience. Good to give them a chance to get a better fitting home. Personally I don't really like Discus, they are beautiful colored and are gentle souls, well most of them. But not the fish I love to watch. By others I love to watch them for a short time, because they are beautiful, but I find them a bit boring after a while. To each their own. Can't wait to see what you do with the tank!

i know exactly how you feel, MD, and you did the right thing for sure. i had a fish that was such a picky eater, it was a nightmare and although I tried everything, it never seemed to accept the food, so every day I was getting stressed out in case it died. I had it for almost a year, and then one day I just decided to give it back to the pet shop. Although i was sad about it, I was relieved too.

I so nearly started welling up, but looking forward to the new set up yay 😀

Love the content! Can’t wait to see what’s done to that huge tank soon!

Exactly what other have already mentioned. Do what makes you happy. I’m glad you made the right decision for your discus. Have considered making that aquarium into an Altum angelfish aquarium?

Jungle tank with wild angels will look lovely! Will Matt be selling your Discus hoodies from now on!!

Just received my MD Discus Hoodie yesterday! Woke up to this video while drinking my morning coffee... huge /sadface!

Can't wait to see what you do next. I know it will be great!

definitely sad day, that discus tank was a great one you even had cory babies. well enjoyed it while it last and i hope u keep like bigger fishes in the future......i mean smaller eco system tanks r def cool and more convenient but i would love to see more if possible

Keeping it real and close to the heart as always MD 👍

Your Discus went to a good home with Matt!

I'm new to the hobby and have a tank with just cpds and hasbrosus corys. I totally understand your corydoras fever. they are so cute and interesting

I'm really sad to see these amazing fish go.... Its good that you are consentrating on what you love but still really sad😢

Im gonna miss seeing those colorful pancakes. But they are in trusted hands.

Love that u did what makes you happy definitely gonna miss them though

I would love to see you do a proper competition tank. You’ve got so many plants and so much hard scape that you could easily do a really awesome show tank. Something that George Farmer would be jealous of.

Good choice.. Going to miss the Discus but makes sense.. There going to good hands. Love my subwassertang with my shrimp.. Unique low maintenance tank.. Keep up the good work.

Sad day for your discus and your channel 😂 Must have been really hard but also fully understand your reasoning. Good solution with Matt. I have enjoyed following your channel for the last 1 year and 3 month however lately you seem to be more or less doing similar scapes compared to when I started seeing your great videos. Please keep challenging yourself - its the best way to evolve and improve… and avoid being predictable and boring.

Totally understand what you mean about everyone having their own preferences in the hobby, i find once someone has been in the hobby for a while and they've kept fish successfully they find what they like in the hobby

It would be really cool to see Matt's set-up (if he felt comfortable ofc)

Goodbye discus we know MD Loves you that’s why your off to a new home who will love you just much as MD !!. MD my friend right choice gotta keep your hobby happy and I believe you made the right call so don’t stress !

Sad but the best . I have 3 15 year old sliver dollar fishes I would find it hard to see them died or having trouble!!! Love your Chanel ! Sue

I have to commend how you catch the fish. Very gentle and patient. Well done.

As a discus keeper i can understand that decision. I have 12 stendker and this is one job and a half, but it is also the ONLY thing i do. For now i could not imagine doing any more then this single big tank. Well you said something really important and sometimes it is hard to realise for ourselves....to do what we enjoy. You are one honest man i like that, greets from Germany.

@THandP_org

2 жыл бұрын

Andre, what is the correct pronunciation of süßwassertang? I have not studied German in decades, and my brain wants it to be soos-wasser-tang, but I don't ever hear anyone saying it that way.

@andrep1784

2 жыл бұрын

@@THandP_org well it'll be like sooss - vasser - tung I guess. Means freshwater (sort of) algee.

@THandP_org

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrep1784 thank you very much!

Cliff hanger! Can't wait to see what's coming next!!!

Going to miss the discus and information you provided for them.

Would love a video of the discus in there new home if Matt would agree to that once they’re settled in, would be interesting to see what someone who works in a fish shop does for themselves at home.

Sad to see the discus go, but another great video!!! :)

I think you did the right thing with the Discus. I have had Discus but they are too much work 😫

great video and a very frank, honest reflection on discus-keeping. You deserve plaudits.

I love your reasoning ! ❤️

I totally get why you did it but it was really sad seeing those discus go, I'm happy that Matt took them, they will have a nice home with him.

I’d love to see a video of you and LRB aquatics chatting about tanks

Always a good day when I see your video pop up.

I believe you made the right decision but still hard one, I cried

It’s sad to see the Discus go but you do that makes you happy. You do you that makes you happy in the hobby. I respect your decision.