Aquascape Tutorial: EPIC 4ft NO WATER CHANGE Ecosystem Aquarium (How To: Step By Step Guide)

[@MDFishTanks]

NEW MERCH CLICK HERE: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks 3 months ago I started this project and I'm pleased to say that it has been a huge success. I've done very little work to the whole setup apart from a few trim sessions. We have had zero water changes since the initial couple of start-up ones in the first week to ensure we didn't have excess nutrients in the water column (new wood being used). The Endler population boomed but I do think it's being kept in check by the addition of the predators now as visually, I'm not seeing the numbers continuing to increase. This tank is very fun to watch and there is always something to look at. I hope you have enjoyed the video and how everything turned out. Equipment (all links affiliate): 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 LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3t6HOHD UK amzn.to/3orIdRv 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 Amazo UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL HARDSCAPE AND PLANTS: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/

[@nathanvarghese.]

WHAT A BEAUTY!!!!!!!! Its been a long time since you've done such a big one

[@nathanvarghese.]

Love your videos a lot!!!!!! Hey could you aquascape an 8 gallon tank with only java ferns, java moss and anything else named java too..So you could call it "THE JAVA TANK"

[@iloveoreosmith413]

Wait for new Shrimp tanks🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

I still use my hoodie often

[@aingzuu2110]

Please somebody tell the dimensions of tank he used

[@carraway2751]

MD is like the Bob Ross of aquariums

[@MDFishTanks]

...but with far less hair...(on my head anyway 🤣🤣😊👍)

[@kissthewitchesc.8520]

@@MDFishTanks yes! You should try an afro, Haha

[@xxExtol]

@@kissthewitchesc.8520 His hairline is bout like mine, it'd be a halfro :p

[@vernonjoyce7867]

Happy little fish

[@gerardclaassens6638]

Bob Moss

[@jesbenji9742]

Even though I've seen all the smaller eps, so nice just to kick back and enjoy the full tank build in one go :)

[@rahulkhanna3876]

I know 😍🤩

[@MDFishTanks]

thanks Jes. Yeah I mainly made it to show the process and the end result in one video but thought most wouldnt mind seeing it again. As i was editing / stitching it all together, I was enjoying it all myself to be honest as it was over 3 months ago and forgotten most of it 😃

[@GreenGaiety]

MD....I watch because of the planting. The aqua scape/ fish care is a beautiful bonus. This one is my favorite. The stone work. The use of wood, with the creation of negative space is what I strive for in gardening. Master Gardener of 140 acre. PGA certified golf course.

[@311daydreamer]

MD your channel has grown beautifully, and in case you didn’t know….THANK YOU. All the hard work you put into these videos is amazing. Your helping the hobby grow and I’m just blown away how far this channel has come. You do a great job on content, editing, and you actually read and interact with the comments. You take peoples criticism (which in my opinion isn’t always spot on) and you address it or tell us why you do something differently. Thanks for all you do and keep up the good work:)

[@nikkijones8787]

People would totally hire this guy to come into their house or business and set up one of his tanks. I'd love to have one done at my house 🤣 i purchased some plants and actually just left them floating at the top of my tank and to my surprise somehow they started spouting little plants at the bottom of the tank and i love it so much ive started getting into the hobby myself. It'll be awhile before I have a tank looking as nice as these but its a start lol

[@Kakk_]

I love when he put that bit in of him saying it was monstera, he knew all us plant people were gonna yell about it otherwise lmao

[@brianmaramba2935]

The best part of the morning is seeing MD Fish Tanks has added a new video! I only wish they were longer! But you can’t argue with free content so thank you MD!

[@arkansasboy45]

I thought I saw this once already but hey, I'll watch it again. The first time I don't remember seeing the plants and the stand build. Great video either way.

[@kristyhill4599]

He did 3 separate videos on the build originally, he has now put all 3 vids together to create this one.

[@arkansasboy45]

@@kristyhill4599 I thought that might have been what happened. It was still good to watch it again. I think his videos are about my favorite.

[@kristyhill4599]

Mine too! 😄

[@shenukperera6858]

How has this man not got more subscribers?! One of my favorite creators. Amazing content and truly enjoyable, great quality and amazing personality as well. Keep up your amazing work!

[@nathanvarghese.]

WHAT A BEAUTY!!!!!!!! Its been a long time since you've done such a big one

[@launarose1523]

This is so beautiful and perfectly balanced. This is a video made by a seasoned and incredibly knowledgeable hobbyist. So much respect. I love the long video, it helps me learn so much

[@ADUAquascaping]

After you kissed your turtle, did he turn into a king? Haha

[@braindrain329]

I don't say this often but, you are truly an artist.

[@aletaniacklay9775]

I love how you were plant shopping in your own studio. That was gold.

[@saahils9789]

This is one of my favourite tanks that you have done so far. It looks so good. As usual, amazing video!!

[@rahulkhanna3876]

Wow! One hour video!! Thank you so much. I'm sure it's gonna be a real treat for all your viewers including myself. In fact, I can watch you do this all day on a live stream if that was possible. :D 😎👍

[@-WingedPoet-]

That's a fun idea! A live stream 🤩 @MD Fish Tanks Please, can you do a live stream!?

[@sandywest4299]

tyvm for your channel. i love fish and love to watch you create a masterpiece with each tanks. it is awesome. i used to have red devil fire eel oscars corbinzas . i wish i could have an aquarium these days. but i get to watch you make over and over. it kind of takes thje place. im on ssi disability and cant afford to start one ... tyvm you are awesome. May God bless you and your children and wife. ty

[@goldenmare2594]

I rarely did much of a water change..mostly just adding water was my changes. I did have under gravel filter system..which i still like..3" substrate..i used moslty quartz sand..with live plants..when set up and balanced..it is truly care free.

[@felixiiisoriano116]

All of his tanks looks awesome. And the plants are very healthy and no algae.

[@AquaBenyStyle]

You can see a specific approach to a specific project and it turned out quite nice 👍😎👌

[@masteraquaticsjustcallmeed5115]

This is a MASTERPIECE!!! Astonishing Eco System and one of your most Spectacular Aqua scaping!!! I'm totally in LOVE with this Cacophony of Brilliance!!!

[@McQuackeen]

I got such a confusion as the release said 26 mins ago and the video said 27 July. Until i realised this was montage. But great work anyways! XD

[@ItsITARI]

I have really enjoyed watching you build tanks, you're getting so good, and have given me so much confidence in building my five nano tanks. Thank you so much!

[@pobster88j94]

You’re right!!! That part where you said the rhino stones looks like “two boobs and a butt”. I didn’t see it at first but now I do. Well done MD

[@josephblanyer3133]

She isn't going to be able to corkscrew, for that to be!

[@brandongan]

MD.. u inspire me to make my 1st planted 2ft aquascape tank.. keep up showing more tanks and plants..

[@unitnippynipz]

Gotta be careful using gravel from a garden centre. I had a huge GH issue with my shrimp tank substrate. There was small bits of limestone which was raising my GH over the roof. Where I live near London our water is unbelievable hard anyway so this became a issue. It was killing my shrimp off as the water was so hard their shells would end up being so tough they couldn’t break it to shred :(. Btw Great video brah, love watching your videos !!!

[@dawnt6791]

This is one of my favorite builds you've done. Beautiful!

[@mccrackdaddy3618]

I love the no-filter tank builds! Amazing stuff

[@NguyenQuang08]

I thought so at first, but when I see the video description, I saw a canister filter listed there, so I think it is reasonable to have a filter that size for a tank this big.

[@akmalmazrul7222]

Your videos at this point is just therapy for me. Tq MD

[@Svataben]

Oh my, when you put the big rock down... I'm glad nothing cracked.

[@AllThatIKnowNow]

You're a very creative aquascape artist. I've learnt so much from you, thanks mate!

[@terrellma]

I think it actually looks centered because the focal point is centered. I didn’t even notice that until you pointed it out.

[@chanirusemika]

you are my favorite aquascaper in my life MD

[@dannettepeters1507]

Sturdy craftsmen's style; Lloyd Wright would be proud!!

[@nanimacritchie1134]

Awesome. Beautiful piece of artwork as close as in natural environment and habitat. Salute

[@ellenm4560]

This is a stunning setup MD! Fantastic work

[@Newtist]

MD, beautiful work as always. I’m building an ecosystem paludarium for Neurergus kaiseri newts right now.

[@foolofatook9867]

17:39 I'm here for the scaping and plants, not fish, but these discus (?) watching you work are so adorable I just can't

[@Lauritsen24]

I really like the style of the videos. Keep it up MD

[@jojocool555]

Ooh, nice hour long vid ! ! Hang on, just going to get my 'blankie' and a nice cup o tea. Lovely.

[@RJVortex]

MD such a master piece of art you created man hand shakes 🙂

[@MIKEY-qw6fo]

My first tank is finally flourishing 💪🏽definitely wanna start another one within the next year and a bit(only a part time worker/student so not able to get one asap) gonna try go for a green tiger barb tank

[@xouit2453]

Tiger Barbs are incredible, you can have a group of them in a 90-100 liters. They don't stop moving

[@MIKEY-qw6fo]

@@xouit2453 heard from a few people they’re very entertaining and imo some of the best looking so really excited about that

[@cranbers]

Love your videos, most relaxing thing in today's insane world I found on youtube so far! Crazy but true.

[@bryangoer]

Peace lillies are low light bromeliads grow amazing with roots in water and love all light

[@AvanWijnsberge]

MD have you ever thought about getting some Copella Arnoldi's? Or thought about it to make a setting for such a fish. It would look awesome if you make a setup and put some very large plants on the sides so they can jump on the leaves when they want to spawn and lay eggs on the leaves. I had some too and they were so special.

[@cherylschneider3294]

Amazingly create with such an eye for design! I love your videos. Hoping to eventually move to a no maintenance aquarium.

[@madadam2776]

Love to see you do a four foot tank, hardscaped without plants, for medium sized South American cichlids and silver dollars…

[@carolebraswell982]

Quite possibly my favorite tank!

[@johannenslin4136]

Excellent video and very informative. Now I can commence with a similar project. Greetings from Centurion, South Africa.

[@papasmerf6453]

Always amazing. You seem like a great dude to hang out with. Love the MD turtle shirt.

[@emmet47]

I noticed you cleaned and dried your rocks, boil them and they'll drive themselves out :) Looks like magic too

[@rhyansanpedro]

Could have sworn I've seen this video before, was this a reupload MD? 🤔😅 Love your work, on point as always.

[@MDFishTanks]

This is a collection of all the videos in the series with the final result, that way we can get a good before and after and see if the method actually works all in one video for those that haven't seen before 🙂

[@DRaquascapes]

Thank you MD for explaining .. I was so confused lol

[@rhyansanpedro]

@@MDFishTanks thought I was going through a serious bit of dejavu 🤣

[@brianmaramba2935]

I was feelin the same way

[@grokie]

I love seeing the Discus curious as puppies when something is happening. XD

[@clayfully1440]

Mine is from a company man that thinks 300k ft is a SIDE LOT & it would be a wetland veggie mineral ecosystem I have from a galvanized grain bin enclosure I'm fresh out my 20's as well THANKS great job

[@calebwatson3023]

It's looking so awesome bro! Outstanding build.

[@elandireynecke3280]

As always you did a great job. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@andrewtroy7624]

1 HOUR MD VIDEO YAYYYYY

[@cba2pickname]

Love the long shot at the end 👌🏼

[@michaelarce633]

MY MAN : AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT🤣

[@ChickenStrip22]

Ive just discovered this channel and I love it

[@dannettepeters1507]

This ARTIST at play!

[@Davidandkacey]

Just brilliant at his love for planted aquariums .PEACE

[@rmn8818]

Absolutely gorgeous 💖💖💖

[@Christodophilus]

I love listening to the way you butcher plant names. So much more interesting, and honestly, what we've all done at some point!

[@clydeliton4006]

WOW NEVER BEEN THIS EARLY 😭

[@ramondiartemoreno8672]

a video montage was needed 😎😎

[@ActuallyWoogie]

MD you need to get a driver instead of a drill for that many screws 😊

[@AndrewPayne]

Simply Gorgeous! Well done.

[@doyle8787]

Love the the tank. Loved the video, excellent scape.

[@Jesseusenich]

18:00 the sound effects got me laughing😂😂

[@rosariomancuso8987]

Wonderful project. Very nice 👍👍

[@rachelschildman2327]

Aaaaaahhhhh! Happy little accidents! Bob Ross would be proud 🌟

[@gregc2151]

You can get those sprayers at Harbor Freight 5.99 and they're good ones.

[@jeroenintheafternoon7057]

at 42:25 it looked like a verry cool terrarium

[@tqnguy88]

well that hour felt like 5 minutes. Need more!

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

I'm really enjoying this aquascape vlog😎🤙

[@naylak5718]

Can we talk about sturdy aquarium stands? For people like me who are allergic to drills 🤭

[@MrDirt-hh6dx]

garage shelving from home improvement store

[@TuanCaCanh]

Very beautiful

[@mickaelnegrobar2095]

C'est magnifique !!🤩

[@arsaquatics3107]

Update on chiclid tank please

[@B40mencelah]

you really my idol from malaysia♥️🇲🇾

[@Dustinwkihn]

I'll take out a quick mortgage on the lumber and get started!

[@setiawankent6918]

Cool bro, very impressive .... love it. Love from Indonesia

[@praetorkambu]

Love it. Absolutely brilliant

[@naturesounds...12]

I would LOVE to see something for an Axolotl!!

[@nicholaskeyler7397]

Yet again, another banger.

[@brittany3696]

Love this! So good looking!

[@johnwolf9061]

I would hate to pay your water bill lol. All kidding aside you have an amazing eye and a wealth of knowledge. Love your vids!!!

[@cocolocobirb981]

17:39 look at the discus! So curious!

[@lauralbranch]

Huh. We have English ivy in our yard. Here, it’s considered a nuisance plant! Maybe I should put some cuttings in my tank

[@tubetrotter7]

Looking so beautiful. ❤️❤️🤗👏👏👏

[@glenvelez943]

New favorite video of yours!! Love it

[@adamhamlin2508]

When you clean very dirty gravel, You can stab holes in the bottom of the bag and put water in the top and shake it flip it or mush it for a great pre wash before putting it into buckets for a final cleaning its not really any more effort than rinsing.

[@philipashley1517]

Wonderfull tank,,great project to watch,,,👍👍

[@davidmccrory5604]

Another masterpiece

[@brendaeaves1079]

Luv This :-) Looks Great! Can’t Wait To See Finished Look :-D

[@dlioncoulthurst778]

Good stuff bro.....Hoorah!!

[@bwingeowin4521]

Woow,....I like beautiful aquarium....amazing

[@tinasweeney4392]

Love your videos, I really learn a lot. (Should have went with the other smaller rocks lol)

[@cindystimson3632]

Really gorgeous! I want this one to. LOL.