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Michael Jensen's Aquarium
Denmark
Registrace 19. 10. 2018
This channel is about fish tanks, fish, shrimps, plants, fish breeding and feeding and other aquarium related stuff. I am a blogger, photographer, author and film maker. Most of the aquarium films are captured in my own aquarium room. Mainly I'm interested in running my tanks as biologically well balanced as possible - by focusing on biologic filtration, and well growing plants.
Northern Mountain swordtail - scaping a river tank
Today we will show you how one of the tanks in the green wall, went from a total muddy swamp… to a flowing mountain stream - and was transformed into a new home for the beautiful wild form Mexican Swordtail, the Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotl.
It turned out to be way more than a redecorating, and ended up as a rather long video. In reality the process was done over a couple of weeks. If you wanna hang on to the end, and see all the details, you are gonna spend something like 25 minutes. So grab a cup of coffee, tea or something stronger and lean back. Hope you enjoy it.
Cheers, Ulla and Michael
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It turned out to be way more than a redecorating, and ended up as a rather long video. In reality the process was done over a couple of weeks. If you wanna hang on to the end, and see all the details, you are gonna spend something like 25 minutes. So grab a cup of coffee, tea or something stronger and lean back. Hope you enjoy it.
Cheers, Ulla and Michael
Affiliate links: Do you want to know more about Affiliate? Read our affiliate disclaimer here: aquarium.michaeljensens.com/a...
Support My Channel by purchasing things from Amazon through this link (No extra cost for you):
amzn.to/33uUhXA
The stuff we use in our fish room:
Flood lights: amzn.to/3ZYKCHO
Sponge filters: amzn.to/3M3uNKg
zhlédnutí: 892
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Shrimps on a stick - Red Rili Shrimps feeding
zhlédnutí 545Před 21 dnem
You probably know the situation. You have an overgrown shrimp tank, and start wondering: How many shrimps are in there? Are there 10 - 20 - 50 or more hiding in the green jungle? Stop guessing and start counting. Just put one of those tasty shrimp sticks in the tank and watch the shrimps do some pole dancing :0) Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching. Cheers, Ulla and Michael Affiliate links: D...
5 minutes of Chill - Black Ruby Barbs
zhlédnutí 870Před 2 měsíci
Welcome to our Aquarium room. Today we invite you to have a look into the tank that houses Black Ruby Barbs. This wonderful barb, that was a pioner in the aquarium hobby, is an old love, and has a place in our hearts and in our aquarium room. You won't learn anything from this video, but grab a cop of cooffe or tea and just lean back and take a moment of chill with these beautiful fish. Hope yo...
Scaping a shallow tank - aquaterrarium style
zhlédnutí 3,1KPřed 3 měsíci
A shallow tank almost begs to be scaped in a aquaterrarium style - combining different underwater plants and floaters with common houseplants above the surface. In this video we show how this tank was scaped initially and how it gradually has changed over a period of 3 years. Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching. Cheers, Ulla and Michael Affiliate links: Do you want to know more about Affilia...
Dwarf Blue Panda Guppies - Cute alert!
zhlédnutí 2KPřed 6 měsíci
Lean back, relax and just enjoy the beautiful Dwarf Blue Panda Guppy. These fish are small, lively, and downright adorable. The perfect fish for your planted nano tank, and more shrimp friendly than other guppy strains. You see fish of all ages in these tanks: from fry to youngsters - and all the way up to the old breeders. The fish are feeding on fun tips (front glass feeding) and repashy (on ...
Fish room touchdown No. 1 - Japan Blue Gold Body Guppy
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed 6 měsíci
Today let’s take a closer look into one of the tanks in the green wall. We go to this 24-gallon tank, that has been running for at least 5 years by now. So it is a mature and smooth running tank. The substrate is ordinary aquarium gravel. The filter is a sponge filter, the light is a cheap 10W floodlight and I use a DIY CO2 system made out of a plastic sodastream bottle. The fish, shrimps and s...
Fish room tour (kinda:0) - planted tanks, nano fish and shrimps
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 9 měsíci
Today you can have a look into our fish room, or the green wall more specific. It's not a full blown fish room tour, but a peak into many of the small planted tanks, that makes up one of the walls in our room. There is lots of new stuff going on: Open tanks that combines densely planted aquariums with lots of floating plants and even ordinary houseplants. Hard to tell where these scapes ends, s...
Norman's Lampeyes - How we built a shoal of these
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 11 měsíci
The Norman’s Lampeye Killifish or Poropanchax normani is just a beautiful little fish. It happens to be shoaling, and it is a great tankmate for shrimps. 3-4 years ago, the first group of Normann’s moved into our fishroom. They vent into a small 8-gallon tank together with a colony of Red Cherry Shrimps - and we made a video on this setup back then. The strain disappeared again, since we didn’t...
How to remove duckweed - aquarium DIY tip
zhlédnutí 2,4KPřed rokem
Ok. Every lifeform has a place in nature. Even duckweed ;0) But when this little pest totally take control over your planted tank - and turn your beautiful floating plants into a messy mat of greenish nondescript slime, they need to be controlled. If you don’t… it is lights out for all your submerged aquarium plants. In today’s DIY-tip I will show you a smart way to remove duckweed from your ta...
Myth busting - 5 die hard myths on killifish
zhlédnutí 12KPřed rokem
Today I do some myth busting… and explain why I think killifish are for everyone... including you :0) Killifish are an interesting group of small to medium sized fish - that live in a diversity of biotopes across the globe. Even though these fish are among the most colourful of all freshwater fish - they have never really reached the same popularity in the aquarium hobby as say tetras, barbs an...
Aphyosemion australe (hjerreseni) - the Golden Lyretail Killifish
zhlédnutí 6KPřed rokem
It’s storytelling time. In today’s video I take you back to 1921 when Rachow described the natural form of the Aphyosemion australe, a fish discovered in rivers and ponds in a coastal strip between Congo and Gabon in Africa. After that we take a look at the golden orange form, that was created by German aquarium fish breeder Hjerresin in the 1950’s. Along the way I show you how Ulla and I keep ...
DIY - How to make a spawning mop for fish breeding
zhlédnutí 3KPřed 2 lety
If you want to breed killifish, rainbow fish, tetras, barbs or other egg laying aquarium fish, a spawning mop comes in real handy. It is essentially a substitute for the plants and plant roots, that fish like to scatter their eggs over or deposit their eggs in - and it is made using synthetic yarn. Learn how Ulla makes a couple of spawning mops, and learn why a mop actually can improve the biol...
Puntius titteya - Cherry Barb - new fish moving in
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 2 lety
Ever wondered why red fish looks so great in a densely planted tank? Well, there is a scientific explanation. Get the answer, and enjoy a shoal of young Cherry Barbs as they arrive in a brand new aquarium, scaped specially for them . The Cherry Barb is one of our favorite barbs, but it is really difficult to a winner in that contest :0) Which one is your favorite barb? Let us know in the commen...
Austrolebias nigripinnis - Argentine Pearl Killifish
zhlédnutí 22KPřed 2 lety
Austrolebias nigripinnis - also known as Argentine Pearl Killifish or Blackfin Pearlfish This beautiful fish was one of the pioneers of the aquarium hobby. It was discovered in the early 1900’s in temporary ponds on the Argentine pampas northwest of Buenos Aires. It was scientifically described by Regan in 1912. At first it was named Cynoleabias nigripinnis, but the name was changed to Austrole...
Repashy - great food for your grazers
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 2 lety
In this video we use Repashy to make an eatable film on aquarium wood, rocks and other structures - and to make some nutritious gel cubes for our fish, snails and shrimps. Repashy morning Wood is a powder containing spirulina, seaweed, peas, vitamins, minerals and other good stuff. Mixed with hot water it turns into an edible gel. See how to mix this product. Try this out, if you wanna do somet...
Pethia padamya - Odessa Barb - new fish moving in
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed 2 lety
Pethia padamya - Odessa Barb - new fish moving in
Melanotaenia praecox - The dwarf neon rainbowfish
zhlédnutí 4,4KPřed 3 lety
Melanotaenia praecox - The dwarf neon rainbowfish
How I culture microworms - Aquarium Fish Food
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 3 lety
How I culture microworms - Aquarium Fish Food
Welcome to my aquarium room (old channel trailer)
zhlédnutí 2,2KPřed 3 lety
Welcome to my aquarium room (old channel trailer)
Chill out with Angelfish and Tetras - beauty, ambience and stress relief
zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed 4 lety
Chill out with Angelfish and Tetras - beauty, ambience and stress relief
Six banded barb - the peaceful Tiger Barb
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 4 lety
Six banded barb - the peaceful Tiger Barb
Columbian Tetra - surface feeding action
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 4 lety
Columbian Tetra - surface feeding action
Welcome to the underwater jungle (old channel trailer)
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 4 lety
Welcome to the underwater jungle (old channel trailer)
Norman's Lampeyes and Red Cherry Shrimps
zhlédnutí 24KPřed 4 lety
Norman's Lampeyes and Red Cherry Shrimps
Golden Wonder Killifish - Aplochelius Lineatus (Gold)
zhlédnutí 18KPřed 4 lety
Golden Wonder Killifish - Aplochelius Lineatus (Gold)
How to culture infusoria - aquarium fish food
zhlédnutí 108KPřed 4 lety
How to culture infusoria - aquarium fish food
Please share the shrimp stick recipe and instructions
Gorgeous set up! Wow!
Love Black Rubies!!
I just bought some.Stunning little species.....
very cool hope my plants will look like this one day.
Thanks. I am sure the will... some day. Cheers, Michael :0)
Great looking tank! I love swordtails, they look awesome in that scape!
Thanks a lot for your feedback. Cheers, Michael :0)
Everything is perfect, very enjoyable!!! I love those swordtails and the production is great, Congrats.
Thank you very much! Yes... swordtails are cool. Cheers, Michael :0)
Wonderful tank! Also I wanted to compliment you separately on your video production in general. They are really great videos to watch! :)
Thanks a lot for your feedback. The video production is a teamwork. I do the filming and narration and my wife Ulla does the cutting and editing. Cheers, Michael 🙂
Da hast du ja fast ein eigenen Zooladen zuhause ...😂.. Echt schöne Steine hast du da gesammelt! 👍
😀Yes, I guess we have a lot of tanks. Collecting hardscape in nature is a cool addition to this hobby. Cheers, Michael 🙂
The scape is nicely done with a good choice on the swordtails.
Thanks Robert. Yes those swordtails are nice. Cheers, Michael 🙂
Nicely done. I really enjoy watching this type of video, thanks! That beach segment was incredible. You live in a beautiful place. Big fan of your channel from the US.
Russ, thanks a lot for your feedback and your support. Glad to have you onboard the channel. Cheers, Michael 🙂
I enjoy ur aquariums. U are so talanted. Wish all the best so u can continue. Ur tanks are so peaceful.
Hi Mike. Thanks a lot for your support and feedback. It's much appreciated. Cheers, Michael :0)
Man , i was looking for really small fish to get rid of mosquito larvae on my shrimp only tank , then this video come out of nowhere 😂.
Thanks for your feedback. Cheers, Michael :0)
Along with wild daphnia, various parasites and diseases can be introduced into an aquarium with fish 🫣
You are right about that, but I have been feeding my fish dapnia, mosquito larvae, copepods and other live foods for 4 decades without any major problems. I will rather have lively, happy fish that breed and are strong enogh to fight of any deceise - than fish that live a boring life in a sterile and safe environment. I will leave you with this quote: "Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing." Cheers, Michael :0)
thanks for the tips! do you reckon it would work if i put the wood in the fridge after applying the paste, instead of putting it in the oven?
It might work, but I haven't tried that. I think it should go in the oven first, so it dries up, before it goes in the fridge. Cheers, Michael :0)
Using a mesh is a brilliant idea! Thank you for sharing this. :)
Thanks a lot. Cheers, Michael :0)
What are the alternatives to potato mix. Can I use bread
Yes you can. Bread, oatmeal and several other things will work as well. Cheers, Michael :0)
Can do do well in a tank without a pump
Yes no problem, unless you have too many fish in the tank. Cheers, Michael :0)
Amazing!!
Thanks :0)
Lovely Fin Nippers !
They are lovely. Have never experienced any fin nipping with these fish, though. Cheers Michael :0)
Beautiful shrimp and aquarium! I need shrimp sticks :)
Thanks. Your shrimps will love them. 🙂
Excellent images.
Thank a lot, Robert. 🙂
Look at those planter tanks, dammmmmmmm
I'm glad you like them. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers, Michael :0)
I have a school of young black ruby barbs they are beautiful fish. I love how dark black the males get with the deep reds! Barbs get a bad rap. They are great fish. My ruby's are with snakeskin barbs and emerald eye rasboras in a 33 long 🙂
Hard not to love barbs. Cheers, Michael :0)
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Michael :0)
Ur accent is hot bro 😊
Thanks a lot :D Cheers, Michael :0)
Pure beauty! Love these fish. When you moved them into the breeding tank was it one male and a female? Cheers
Thanks. I used a a couple of males and 4 females in the same tank. So group spawning i guess. Cheers, Michael :0)
@@MichaelJensensAquarium lovely!thank you. I have only one female unfortunately but will try to get more.
Punya saya ikannya diatas permukaan air terus kenapa
Hi. Maybe there is an error in the Google translation, but that sounds like a real bad place for a fish to be. 🙂
Superb knowledge and Demonstration
Glad you liked it. Cheers, Michael :0)
Woke up today to my dead red killi .. got him 10 days ago and he seemed healthy .. was eating too. 🤔
That sucks. Hope you have others. Cheers, Michael :0)
Very helpful, thank you.
You're welcome! Cheers, Michael :0)
Great video. Which types of killifish stay closest to the top of the aquarium in your experience?
Thanks. All of the Epiplatys and Aplochelius species will stay right at the top most of the time: Golden Wonder, Epiplatys dageti, annulatus and a lot of others. Cheers, Michael :0)
Can these live in a 10 gallon??
You can breed these fish in a 10 gallon tank no problem. But the need more space to live in. Cheers, Michael
Hi Michael, very nice tank. What species of plants did you include in the tank?
Thanks. The plants are vallisneria, hornswort... and a lot of willow moss. Cheers, Michael :0)
Do you think it is possible to include them together with other types of killifish in a 60 liter aquarium? if so which ones? Killifish are very interesting to me! Are these fish shy towards humans and what happens around the tank? Is it possible to include them together with some type of barbel? Excuse my English
Hi Anna Maria. Most killifish will do well together as long as they are relatively equal in size and temperament. They usually respons well to activity outside the tank, and will show up when you come near the tank (begging for food). I have never kept killis with barbs, and I don't think this is a good idea. Most babs are very active. Cheers, Michael :0)
Really good looking tank!!
Thanks a lot for your feedback. Cheers, Michael :0)
I'm sorta new to fish keeping maybe 5 months in. I really like them but I hear they only live a couple of years.. I have 5 tanks now which are dirted tanks except for one which is an all mbuna tank. I'm definitely thinking about getting some. How often do they breed to sustain a colony?
Absolutely love your videos! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much! Cheers, Michael :0)
How much can I have in a 5.5 gallon planted tank ?
Hello, what's up friend, a question, the KILLIFISH could be in a community with the PSEUDOMUGIL, very grateful for your answer, greetings from Lima Perú
Very nice
Thanks. Cheers, Michael :0)
Nice
Thanks for your feedback. Cheers, Michael :0)
I just picked up a pair of small Orange Australe, they’ve quickly become my favourite fish
I see some cherry shrimp too. Are they able to breed with the tetras? Or will the tetras eat all the baby shrimp
These are great fish! I have 9 in a 75 gallon tank but the 2 angelfish and a gold severum tankmates eliminate the chance of any potential fry. 😮💨
Thanks a lot for making and sharing this video! It is a fantastically beautiful fish and I have heard about it for the first time from your video! Thanks!
❤ Great video ❤ thx 😊
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Michael :0)
Very nice. Almost looks AI generated. Thank you for sharing
Haha, no AI there. Just good old faschion camera work. Thanks. Cheers, Michael 😀
How is the sex ratio of your fry?
Hi Marvin. As I recall it was more or less 50/50. Cheers, Michael :0)
I feel like I was watching a Documentary in National Geography or Discovery channel soo good & decent video with pleasant music
Thank you very much for your feedback. Cheers, Michael :0)