tanks for nothin

Subscribers 807K

Videos 9

Views 43.9M

Channels Like tanks for nothin

Tanks for nothin focuses on experimental aquariums built on a budget, featuring desk and under-monitor setups, cave and waterfall ecosystems, and self-contained aquatic systems. Content appears as tutorials and project builds demonstrated through long-form videos, with a cadence of frequent practical experiments and evolving ecosystems. The channel averages about 4.8M views per video and uploads roughly 0.1 videos per week, having published 9 videos since joining in July 2023.

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#1

MD Fish Tanks view on YouTube ▶

91% relevance

Subscribers 1.0M

Videos 1K

Views 210.3M

Appearances 41

SERP 100%

Similarity 85%

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Both target DIY, self-contained aquatic setups and small ecosystem ideas, with MD Fish Tanks sharing high search overlap on terms like small ecosystem setup and no filter aquarium, aligning closely in content focus (91% search, 85% content).

#2

SerpaDesign

80% relevance

Subscribers 2M

Videos 423

Views 276.0M

Appearances 19

SERP 73%

Similarity 85%

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Shares interest in experimental, budget-friendly DIY aquariums and hidden/creative setups, overlapping searchability (73%) and producing related, though not identical, content (85% content) that appeals to budget-conscious hobbyists.

#3

The Urban Nemophilist

80% relevance

Subscribers 242K

Videos 1K

Views 62.7M

Appearances 21

SERP 77%

Similarity 82%

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Appeals to budget-friendly, desk and small ecosystem aquariums, mirroring MAIN CHANNEL’s niche with strong overlap in queries like desk aquariums and small ecosystems (77% search) and similar DIY/offbeat presentation (82% content).

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#4

MJ Aquascaping view on YouTube ▶

77% relevance

Subscribers 260K

Videos 568

Views 40.4M

Appearances 25

SERP 64%

Similarity 85%

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Delivers shallow desk terrarium-style and sunlight-powered setups, aligning with MAIN CHANNEL on desk-focused, low-water or dry-adjacent ecosystems, evidenced by substantial search overlap (64%) and comparable content themes (85%).

#5

Terrarium Designs

76% relevance

Subscribers 469K

Videos 230

Views 66.9M

Appearances 26

SERP 65%

Similarity 83%

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Targets small ecosystem setups and self-contained systems akin to tanks for nothin, with strong query alignment on no-filter and self-contained ideas (65% search, 83% content).

#6

Fish For Thought

69% relevance

Subscribers 432K

Videos 722

Views 82.3M

Appearances 14

SERP 51%

Similarity 81%

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Caters to budget DIY, desk-oriented and sunlight-powered aquariums, overlapping MAIN CHANNEL’s audience on practical, low-cost builds despite some stylistic differences (51% search, 81% content).

Content Landscape

Top competitors include MD Fish Tanks (91% match) with 1M subscribers and SerpaDesign (80% match) with 2M subscribers. The Urban Nemophilist (80% match) with 242K subscribers is also a close competitor. All three share overlapping queries around experimental DIY budget aquariums, desk or under-monitor setups, small ecosystems, and no-filter or self-contained aquatic designs. Tanks for nothin has 807K subscribers, trailing MD Fish Tanks and SerpaDesign in size, while The Urban Nemophilist sits closer in scale; all compete for audience interest in affordable, self-contained aquarium projects and desk-based or hidden underwater environments.

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#7	60%	Mr. Tank	81%	229K	28%	8
#8	59%	Glazed Nature Aquascaping	85%	3.5K	21%	5
#9	58%	Lang diy	84%	97.9K	20%	5
#10	57%	TheCineScaper	80%	269K	22%	5
#11	56%	MD Fish Tanks MK2	89%	5K	6%	2
#12	56%	The king of DIY	83%	1.7M	15%	7
#13	55%	Aquarium Info	80%	6.3M	18%	4
#14	55%	AQUAPROS	84%	391K	11%	3
#15	55%	Haris Ideas	79%	75.6K	18%	5
#16	55%	Peace Of Nature	84%	130K	11%	6
#17	55%	MadeByKM \| Aquarium & Terrarium DIY	85%	65K	8%	5
#18	54%	Aquafinity	80%	17.9K	15%	3
#19	54%	Aquarium Shed	87%	46.5K	6%	2
#20	54%	Gabes Tanks	85%	59.4K	8%	3
#21	54%	Aquarium Co-Op ▶	79%	1.1M	16%	5
#22	54%	Tazawa Tanks	83%	132K	9%	2
#23	53%	Carson’s Aquatics	82%	95.6K	10%	5
#24	53%	Green Aqua	81%	611K	11%	6
#25	53%	Anemone Aquascaping	81%	8.2K	10%	1
#26	52%	Indoor Ecosystem	81%	33.7K	10%	2
#27	52%	Undr	83%	9.8K	6%	2
#28	52%	Jar Planet	83%	12.7K	7%	2
#29	52%	Father Fish	80%	337K	10%	3
#30	52%	Yulia Aquascape	80%	49.5K	10%	4
#31	52%	Tropiscape Aquatics	79%	9.8K	10%	2
#32	52%	Oliver's Aquatics	82%	3.7K	6%	3
#33	51%	KeepingFishSimple	81%	464K	8%	3
#34	51%	Leafy Street ▶	81%	1.6M	7%	4
#35	51%	Above Relaxation	75%	9.7K	16%	2
#36	51%	More Aquarium Co-Op	79%	106K	8%	3
#37	50%	Phillips Fish Works	79%	10.1K	7%	1
#38	50%	New Agrarian	78%	28.7K	8%	1
#39	50%	Aquadecor Backgrounds	78%	4.8K	7%	1
#40	49%	Ryo Watanabe	77%	139K	8%	2
#41	49%	United Ranch	76%	8.9K	8%	1
#42	49%	The Nerdy Fish Girl	73%	38.4K	12%	2
#43	48%	Inventus	73%	4.1M	11%	2
#44	46%	2swag ▶	70%	1.3M	10%	1
#45	46%	Ryan Trahan ▶	68%	22.4M	11%	2
#46	45%	TerraGreen ▶	69%	3.9M	9%	3
#47	43%	Merryn Tan	66%	18.1K	9%	3
#48	42%	Tanks-alot	64%	46.5K	8%	2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to tanks for nothin?

MD Fish Tanks — 91% match, 1M subscribers; SerpaDesign — 80% match, 2M subscribers; The Urban Nemophilist — 80% match, 242K subscribers. All three channels create aquarium and terrarium build/maintenance content that overlaps with tanks for nothin's focus on unique aquatic setups and DIY tank projects.

What type of content does tanks for nothin make?

tanks for nothin produces videos about building and customizing aquariums and aquatic ecosystems, as reflected in titles like Making a Hidden Cavern Aquarium Inside My Desk, I Built an Aquarium Under My Monitors, and Making a Waterfall for My Climbing Fish. Upload frequency is ~0.1 videos per week, with an average of about 4.8M views per video.

How do we determine which channels are similar to tanks for nothin?

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