Aquascape Tutorial: Beginner Java Fern / Anubias Aquarium (How To: Step By Step Planted Tank Guide)

[@MDFishTanks]

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[@shawnmascarenhas6394]

How is pumpkin the gold fish

[@josevisoso277]

Como le ases para tener tantos acuarios increíbles y darles mantenimiento saludos de Mexico.

[@khgn1234]

Love your tanks and the plants, I live in Phillipines my house is like close to 30 degrees Celcius, what plants can recommend? thanks

[@Annie.xx-xx]

Thank you so much for all these links . Amazing video too . Thank you 🐟 🐠

[@clivetshuma2903]

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[@flowstate1472]

One man's grow out tank would be another man's treasure...

[@flowstate1472]

@funko freddie & co that's what I thought when I saw the seiryu stones he put in there. They're probably my favorite type of rock for aquariums but they're like 7€/kg where I'm from and they're not light like lava rock.. I wish I had these amounts of hardscape to chose from!

[@MDFishTanks]

@funko freddie & co ??? Im confused. I did go to the shop and buy all the plants...and all the stone, the lights, the tank, the filter. Not sure what you mean?

[@flowstate1472]

@@MDFishTanks Admittedly, I'm just too cheap to pay 10 bucks or more for a single rock :D but at least the good things with rocks is that youll have them forever unlike plants that could just die off. I do have a few seiryu stones, but it hurt buying every single one of them and with each scape, I make sure you can see every single one of them to get my money's worth ;)

[@Reiqi420]

@Star Shine it’s a hobby, so it will cost you something, for size like the tank above if you spend let’s say £150 on plants and hardscape you must be able to achieve similar result. Then put it on KZbin and you may get your money back lol 😉

[@Reiqi420]

@Star Shine yay that’s a proper bill, have you got a whale or something? 😂

[@alexchang7828]

this dude's "plant growout tank" looks better than any aquascape ive ever done

[@johanvanreenen7390]

felt that one😅

[@JasonPearceflyhighdef]

Hello MD. I used to own a fish store back in the early 90’s. At one point I had 31 tanks in my house. Have pretty much been out of the hobby since then. All that time & work, I never attempted a live planted tank. I just wanted to let you know that I am wanting to get back in & try live plants. You have some of the most beautiful set ups I have seen & you are so enjoyable to listen to. Thanks for teaching me & keep up the great work. I will let you know if I get back in & how I do. Thanks again....Jason

[@doubledoublecapncrunch8306]

well... how's it going man !? what's the progress report !?

[@doubledoublecapncrunch8306]

doesn't matter what it is either man ! you could only have a filter right now and still be working, it's progress ! let us know

[@jomsoo9142]

Seriously, MD Fish Tanks was the root of why I was able to make my very first aquascape. Love all the videos!! Keep 'em coming! Supporting you all the way from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@brandonhk1lljoys]

I’m thinking a live stream fish tank build would be really cool, people watching can vote on what substrate, hard scape, and fish is used... we could have our own youtube community fish tank, what do you think?

[@aquasha2799]

Love tht 💡

[@Xsksnssjccxghb]

I think it’s great. would also love to see an updated studio tour

[@violetbyers6818]

this would be so cool omg,, it would make a good sub milestone special 🤔

[@gelinevelasquez7407]

Md please hear him out my friend❤️🙏

[@ryanjankowski4333]

Love your videos. Lots of knowledge. Regarding odd numbers as a professional chef, when plating food. We use alot of odd numbers and asymmetry. Our brains are so processed with the symatry of the natural world that we fixate on the odd and disorder and are visually drawn to that. Keep up the great work. Youve truly inspired my hobby in aquascaping here in the US.

[@psalmanthony9409]

MD fish tanks has been my inspiration in these type of beauties. I admit it's a beautiful piece of art.. I have been awuascaping my friends and family friends' tanks for awhile now and I really admire the beauty of aquascaping. HI FROM PHILIPPINES🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@JohnnyMartin78]

I never want your videos to end. You're like a charismatic cult leader but without the creepy tendencies lol

[@HoytMack]

Amazing how something just seemingly thrown together - comes together like this. It’s quite beautiful to be honest. My tap water is quite alkaline, and it’s tiring trying to keep the pH lower, so I was looking for ideas for higher pH tolerant plants - this definitely sparks some inspiration!

[@TheAxebitten]

This aquarium is stunning, and a great example of what someone can do with low maintenance plants and low cost gear

[@marthachild9199]

I live in England and I have two fish tank thank to your inspiration I’ve subbed am liked

[@marthachild9199]

Hey now I have 6 likes

[@patrickn.7669]

This is the Most relaxing Part of the Weekend. Thanks MD😊👍

[@slavotanic3906]

Hey MD I just want to say thank you for motivating and inspiring us fish lovers all over the world. Every time when I came back home tired and of course to lazy to mentain my two little tanks I watch one of your great videos and I am starting emmediately to work. Many regards from Vienna and sorry for my English 🙂

[@nergrohombre]

I like your videos, you actually show without a bunch of extra fluff.

[@stevieeskay]

Always outdoing yourself mate. Another crisp aquascape of a simple form. Respect from Australia MD.

[@k-shop210]

Amazing how something just seemingly thrown together - comes together like this. It’s quite beautiful to be honest. My tap water is quite alkaline, and it’s tiring trying to keep the pH lower, so I was looking for ideas for higher pH tolerant plants - this definitely sparks some inspiration! ❤

[@ashleymcavery4132]

This is essentially my curreny nano tank, big java fern, anubias and a bit of buce. Couple of stones and a piece of big wood. Sand substrate. Super simple. It looks great and easy to care for!

[@markov1319]

Hey man I’m thinking of doing the same thing would gravel work? Also would I have to gravel vac the tank even in the hard to reach places where there are plants and wood?

[@valeriee9532]

Your videos are such an inspiration. I can’t count how many times I’ve watched and re-watched your work. I am setting up a new tank and am using this design as a model. It will be a novice attempt at the most, lol! At any rate, you have given me something to aim for. ❤️ from 🇺🇸

[@jesbenji9742]

I've just bought my third tank, haven't even stocked the first one or unboxed the second one...I blame you MD 😂. Love the content, my absolute favourite channel on youtube!

[@jesbenji9742]

@@quicksilver356 Yes I was warned about that before my first tank purchase 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MaNo0sss]

So glad this dude has youtube channel for this looks soooo nice to watch

[@giovannirazzatu4109]

Creatività, fantasia, armonia, bellezza,mi sono appassionato guardando i tuoi video. Sto imparando molto . Ho un acquario di 80 litri con 10 rasbore,8 cardinali,6 neon rosa, 2 coridoras Albino, la femmina ha più di 10 anni e infine un otocinclo. Vorrei aggiungere qualche altro pesce piccolo , molto colorato che sia compatibile con questi che ho ,ma non ho deciso quale. Tu comunque sei molto bravo, grazie davvero per i tuoi bellissimi video!

[@agkumavx]

Im from Sweden. And you inspired me get a tank! Thanks alot! :D

[@gilladams1521]

One thing I have found with using stone in aquascaping, if it has strong striations on it, it tends to look more natural if you align the striations consistently. If you want some of the rocks tipped or tilted, then balance it with the aligned striations and then tip it over, so it looks like it has naturally fallen down.

[@dwayladallas3375]

Great idea. Thanks!

[@garthantash]

"Otherwise you get crippled by planning, ugh!" What ever do you mean MD?... :P

[@annaliesebrown3740]

Funny you said that, I currently have 8 tabs open related to this topic, lights, substrate, tap water conditioner, etc.

[@itziarlarrauri4407]

This tank is so pretty and easy easy easy👏👏👏

[@carolebraswell982]

OMG! That "grow out" build was so fantastic that now I really want to do one too!

[@ContagiousCure]

Aye right on time. Funny because I was just looking to start one of these.

[@GavinStatikGoddard]

Just watched this. What a fantastic scape, gave me a little confidence to do one myself

[@scaryfriday9599]

Your idea is the best for beginners. Thanks to share your ideas and experience 😀. Love from Bangladesh

[@TexasForever88]

MD your “cheap tanks” are a dream one for me haha. Great vids

[@zendanglperfecttiming8055]

hello MD, I hope I can get one of your pants and all the supplies you have. So happy to watch it again and again.

[@muumipeik0w026]

I actually just the other day recycled my plant rings into a shrimp hide by super glueing 3 or 4 to make one long "tube" then glueing those "tubes" into a pyramid structure! It works really nice then you can just glue a bit of moss on top and plop it in. It's most likely been done before but I just thought of it :D

[@Wal48]

Thanks, great idea! Have a whole bunch of those as they come in handy to anchor my guppy grass. I will try your idea!

[@AG-wf4mu]

To me - that tank is one of your best yet 👍👌 amazing! Minus the hornwort!

[@pradiptaroy5225]

man, you just have blown my mind away.

[@hrithik2107]

Brooooooo this aquascape is one of the best 🥺

[@mia_17xx]

Can you please do a video on how you collect and clean rocks/wood you use in your tanks? thanks

[@JolliBliss]

Low-tech, low maintenance but High in Bliss level :)

[@vincet3576]

MD. Very nice n simple setup. However do remember to cover your filter inlet... baby shrimp might get sucked in

[@glennk.7348]

Those snails are awesome looking!

[@queenofcondiments7988]

MD, Love your videos! I AM HOOKED!! Have you any videos on shrimp and all the benefits of having them as well as the water parameters they need to thrive?

[@driftindriftwood7301]

In my top three channels bro. Great job.

[@chinchou012]

I totally agree with what you said at 13:20 you'll be surprised how much plants alone do so much with providing oxygen and added filtration to your Aquarium I'll give an example like I have a 6 gallon guppy tank with a lot of stem plants and a very small Sponge Filter and that tank is crystal clear with a bunch of Guppies and babies.

[@James-ye7rp]

"Small" HOBs can be upgraded to accommodate more stock by maximizing your sponges; you can cut your own sponges to any filter to make them better.

[@pattieboy5861]

MD - you have great Videos, I am learning a lot. You keep things simple for beginners, and I really appreciate that. Sadly, I cant use a hang on tank filter. In my neighborhood we have lots of brief power outages. The power will go off for a second, a minute, a half hour. the result is just long enough power loss for the water to drain out of my HOT filter, and when the power comes back on it burns the motor out trying to pull water back into the now empty filter. I switched to a sponge filter and love it. Power outages don't bother this filter and pump at all. My Tank is doing well. I do like how much clear the water is with a HOT filter, but I burned through 4 of these filters in 6 months, so it just doesn't work for me. I could have bought a whole new tank set up for what I spent in HOT filters! Also, I have had so many disasters with canister tanks leaking that I will Never touch another one! I love my simple sponge filter, and so does my Vampire shrimp, he likes to hang out and feed off the debris on the filter. He also used to climb into my HOT filter, which scared me, so I think the sponge is safer for him. I have the flow low enough that he can get off and on with no problems. TO each his own. I would do a HOT filter if it were not for the power outages.

[@pjp9383]

I had the same problem in my old place, with frequent power outages. I have sponge filters in some of my tanks, but I also have some internal filters. Kind of the equivalent of a hang on back except that it hangs on the edge on the inside of the tank. Because the whole filter is inside the tank, they have no trouble restarting, and the filter media stays wet during the outage too.

[@nickolaslandon4640]

I’m going to be redoing my 40 breeder and using this video as inspiration. Hoping I can pull it off!!

[@kumarashokgak]

Very simple and nice one I love to have one of those. Could you pls show us how are you preparing & attaching the ferns or anubias to small stones. so it can be used as plug and play. Pls

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

I've even off the grid. Good to be back to fresh content by my favorite guy💚🤘🔥

[@wonderaquagarden]

Love from Tamil Nadu 😎🤩😍👍🏻very nice video 🤝

[@cooliipie]

Every thought of getting a big crayfish? They're pretty cool. They like caves. Could be a cool design

[@jacquelinellewellyn85]

Could you fly over and set my tank. LOL You set all your tanks up so well. I like the style.

[@jiteshsiddhuvlog]

It's always fun to watch ur videos.

[@SalisburyKarateClub]

You're right about the odd numbers, in Japanese gardens for instance they always go for odd numbers, as it best represents nature.

[@guanacoyyz9646]

Wow! So beautiful result! Thanks for sharing and inspire us!!!!

[@srinjoyghosh7273]

The background music when you were arranging the rocks was amazing. You really know how to beautify your videos just like your aquariums !

[@mandyminshull2351]

How can that be a grow out tank when it looks so amazing. That’s my new scape 😍

[@underwaterstories654]

Inspiring, just started to post videos myself so this helps to inspire, thanks MD Fish Tanks!

[@mraquaticnews5676]

Thanks for the video MD. Greetings from the UK

[@poppiemc3500]

Inspiration for my next nano tank

[@professorm4171]

We like odd numbers because we find contrast dynamic if that's what we're going for. Even numbers are usually stable, symmetrical, and calming.

[@connorswann6671]

Beautiful set up. How long do you have to wait for the superglue to cure to the point that it’s inert?

[@alannahwatts9764]

I love this channel and all the content you put out! You have inspired and continue to motivate me into making the best ecosystems needed for my little fish friends! Currently waiting on my female red-belly dace to lay her eggs!! I'm so excited! Thank you for all the great videos!!

[@one4rich938]

Wowww 😍😍😍 SIR YOU ARE MY ROLE MODEL 🙏🙏🙏💝

[@Eric-lj2nk]

Lmao! Your grow out tank is my aqua scape goals 🤣 I just keep rescaling and trying again between my different tanks lol.

[@daniellavin5874]

Thanks for putting all the product links. I love the products you use.

[@viktoriakernova7846]

hi! I just wanted to ask... I want to remake my aquarium to something like this aquarium you set up in your video. My current aquarium are just plants all over it (doesnt look very good). Do you need air CO2 for these plants you used or will it be enough if I use just CO2 from bottle? Sorry for my grammar, english isnt my first language and im still learning! I absolutely love your tanks, have a nice day!

[@kcrueda]

Hello, thank you very much for your videos, I do not miss any. Where can I buy the buttons or weights so that the ferns do not float, thank you

[@Steve200300]

Absolutely beautiful what’s the name of the soil used please?I couldn’t quite catch what it was.

[@LeminyFresh]

Great video, I am looking for ideas for a 5 gallon and I think I am going to try a set up similar to this.

[@huseyinefemavisler5782]

You are making really great content, I wish you continued success, good hobbies.

[@mraquaticnews5676]

Tank setup looks great

[@williamannelli3684]

MD you make it look so easy. Another great tank. Thanks

[@1984keen]

Nice tanks! That one came out great as well. With just the conditioner and beneficial bacteria you can go ahead and stock a tank? I'm gathering equipment for a 5g build for my betta and maybe a shrimp or two. I've never done planted so I'm excited.

[@MrShaun2002]

Only just stumbled upon this channel and loving the vids! Easy subscribe for me. Always preferred low tech planted tanks and you’re in the uk too!

[@arsaquatics3107]

Thanks MD ...you are a inspiration.... learned a lot from your videos ...

[@krisprescott4458]

MD, are you sure the link for the strip lights is the right one? The link is for silver all Pond Solutions ones where as yours are black. Could I please have a link for the ones in this video?

[@heatherbaker8457]

Can you please make a video on how to make your cool little thingamabobers that you fill your tank with? I love all your little contraptions you make to make water changes and maintenance easier. I would literally buy one from you if you sold them in your merch lol!

[@meyyappansv]

Great video. Starting out with my first planted tank. In all your tanks you don’t have lids. Is see conflicting information about this. Planning to keep neon tetra, Cory Dora and some snails +shrimp. Do I need a lid ? I would like to go with the rimless look

[@TheDave333]

Thank you for another wonderful video! Your work is always inspiring. 😀

[@Bonezz024]

Super helpful and awesome set up man. Thank you!

[@CoffeeTimeBrian11]

Great show today. I haven't tried Java yet. Sorry to hear about Prince Phillip's passing. Wonder if they'll blaim COV-ID-19?

[@calebcampbell5561]

Low key I think this is his best tank

[@gabyr5226]

Absolutely love your videos

[@ALvatar3]

Do you have to gravel vac a tank like this?

[@Arizal_M]

A question please, can you subtitute the africana soil with lava sand which has no nutrient?

[@sabrykhalid9456]

So beautiful 🥰

[@Leckonby]

Easy plants with massive effect

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

Odd numbers aren't so uniform. Works in bonsai too! Cool tank, i love the difference with the one next to it

[@SmokinMesa]

Amazing. I think I'm going to buy the gear and give this a go. Do those filters have to waterfall into the tank? Would rather as close to silent as possible

[@faedoyle4147]

Beautiful grow out tank for your plants.

[@MrSplashification]

Hi MD can this tank be applicable for a no water change? even though you didn't plant stem plants on the substrate?

[@zer0_0xxx]

Hi MD, I'm a little confused now because in other video's you said that you have to refresh some amount of water after a week or so and what about the 'dark start'? Please let me know what to what is the best please, Thanks for the video ofcourse :)

[@ushikasuchico5233]

You are a good aquascaper

[@tituscolvin2685]

Aye notification gang. Love the vids man ongoing with a 125 gal setup I’m working on.

[@홍정표-v5g]

How to treat the feed penetrated into substrate and soil or small size, rotton for a long time by bacteria into water?

[@naegwut]

Love the nerite snails 🫂

[@chantalrogers4968]

I'm so new this, I've had a 12G tank for years but the set up with plants etc was just not "pretty" I just received my 32G tank and trying to really set it up nicely, but 1 thing I'm confused, you didn't put most of those plants in the actual soil? Why? Will they thrive?

[@pjp9383]

Certain types of plants - epiphyte plants - aren't supposed to be planted in soil. They get their nutrients from the water column. Their roots might grow down into the soil, but the leaves grow off a thick section that will actually rot if buried. Java fern and anubias are both examples, and you can find lots of videos and websites that have care guides for specific plants, so you can make sure you plant your specific plants correctly, or look them up before purchase to make sure they're appropriate for your tank conditions.

[@jlistsaak2816]

YAYYY MDDDD 💕😅

[@ktcooki276]

My favourite!! Gosh, that is sooo nice!!!

[@blancafigueroa3575]

How you make your java fern look so full and bushy? When I buy some at my fish store I'm lucky if they have 3 to 4 leaves on them.