Aquascape Tutorial Step by Step 90cm Planted Aquarium

Step by step Aquascaping tutorial in our Aquascaper 900.
This scape was set up back in December in a concave (AKA u-shape) composition in the Aquarium Gardens showroom.
This video walks you through the build process from start to finish, showing you what products and plants we have used, and how to layout hardscape and plants to create an attractive design.
Powered by the excellent Twinstar 900S LED light system, industry standard quality & high performing LED lighting for aquascaping and planted aquariums. We have used Twinstar for a number of years now in our showroom and have proven to be a very reliable and popular form of LED lighting used by many Aquascapers around the world.
For filtration we regularly use Oase Biomaster Thermo Filters. For this 90cm tank we have used the 600 model. The built in heater and removable easy clean pre-filter are two of the best reasons to choose an Oase Biomaster.
CO2 is injected using the well known CO2 Art Pro-se regulator, and diffused in-tank using a Twinstar diffuser (our favorite in-tank diffuser).
We're also running a Twinstar sterilizer to increase oxygen saturation. Extra oxygen is vital in a high energy aquascape for the filter and substrate system to be healthy, and to ultimately help avoid algae. Especially useful in the beginning where there is little oxygen produced by the plants at this stage.
All products and plants seen available at Aquarium Gardens, or shop online at www.aquariumgardens.co.uk
Take Care,
Cheers
Dave
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[@MyFishTanks-nf8dg]

A great design, and so much work involved... plants so spotless and algae free... hat off

[@Darebakk]

when the planting was finished, i was like ah, okay, this will look fine.. what the plants had done in less than 2 months just left me speachless!

[@breakingbrad5461]

Probably the best aquascape I've seen yet

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

I was getting worried that there would be no space or water left for fish but, then when I saw the finished scape, I was BLOWN AWAY! Whoever set up this scape is a true artiste! Good on you!

[@Cookie87820]

Dave… what an amesome gent he is!

[@debbiec9680]

Absolutely stunning aquascape !

[@casperboejensen3303]

Absolutely amazing hardscape, and planting! Thank you for sharing!

[@zacharymiller2829]

What a stunning piece. Thank you, man.

[@isoldeheinz8363]

Das ist ein Wunderschönes Zuhause für die Fische ,ich wünschte das ich das auch so schön machen könnte 😊

[@petedee7847]

Looks fabulous - it always surprises me how the final touches just brings everything together

[@timmyfingaz100]

Saw this in person last week, looked fantastic! Thanks for the advice too!

[@JordanTait95]

Wow that was an absolutely amazing scape one of the best I think I’ve ever seen 😍👌

[@orc79]

This channel need a weekly update... can't get enough !

[@hubertwillems5096]

Very beautiful composition, really inspiring...

[@ShawnHineidi]

Daveeeeeee so good to see you back man. What a stunning and inspiring aquascape! beautiful work Sir. Please keep them vids coming! stay safe.

[@AquariumGardensAquascaping]

Thanks Shawn! Hopefully more videos soon 😊🙏 keep safe too

[@aquaworld9392]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKfEnYmtjrx2rpY 👈🐠🥰

[@dmitriishaposhnikov9084]

Give me a break!

[@cask3215]

This is so relaxing to watch/fall asleep to and it’s beautiful to see the process

[@tallerbalazs555]

Im just loving this video. Best regards from Hungary!

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Nice tank, nice to see so open space in the middle.

[@mist9419]

*speechless* I wish I could plant an aquarium like you! Awesome job!

[@dayankkumarasinghe]

I cannot believe this!!! 3 weeks growth and 6 week growth just made me dropped my jaws... wow !!!

[@guynoel8298]

Un délice de voir cette homme faire son aquarium génial 👍♥️

[@shahrinalam6994]

Simply amazing. Wow I can stare at it all day. I'm gonna try one soon. Thanks for sharing

[@codyshowalter583]

Excellent video and beautiful aquascape mate, thanks for sharing I really enjoyed it.

[@curlyt8899]

So beautiful, like an underwater woodland. The variety, shape, scale and colours of the planting are magical. You have a beautiful eye for detail.

[@redviking1193]

Absolutely beautiful scape was great to watch you create

[@thuydao8945]

You just showed us how to create Heaven on earth! Thank you.

[@HotCarSpotter88]

You did an amazing job dude, awesome! 👌🏼👏🏼

[@HeRo-qd6tk]

Just lovely! Thanks for sharing

[@zaenalabidinaquascape4210]

the aquascape is very good.... keep the spirit... success👍👍👍

[@stoneysscapes7544]

Great from start to finish Dave , to me your skills @ planning your scapes are IMO World class ! All your setups that are on here or George Farmers channel never show signs that it's time to reset. Whatever you do ?? I wish I knew 😂 . If you were @ Interzoo then I can't wait to see all the TROPICA scapes .... 💚💙

[@AquariumGardensAquascaping]

Thank you for the kind words! 😊 🙏

[@theBioHouse]

I love how the aquascape turned out. Adding those fine details such as the twigs and branches certainly made the aquascape much more interesting and natural. Great job!!

[@generalbazworth9912]

100% the small pieces at the end really finished it off! Beautiful work 👌

[@followchristwithme37]

I wish we have local stores for aquascaping...amazing job

[@danielmadsen439]

Me toooo

[@aver4ge_gam3r37]

Its... *sniff* SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Nice step by step planted aquarium

[@maradyfishfighter2829]

Beautiful Aquascape

[@boebender]

Magnificent!❤Thank you!!!!! Merry Christmas!!

[@leokantona3937]

That's so beautiful!!!!!

[@54Howie]

Great scape and video

[@ahmadlacerna6556]

very nice vdeo .. i enjoy watching .. thanks

[@mmbeane]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@agussubakatfamily6443]

Salam sukses selalu Bosque semangat ❤❤❤❤❤ lanjutkan berbagi itu indah 👍👍

[@jazerlights8870]

Love the tank! Love the last song!

[@beatap6250]

So beautiful tank 😉👍🙋‍♀️

[@ashurgeorge4604]

The Hydrocotyle is my favorite. It really brings interest to merge the foreground with mid-ground. EXCELLENT CHOICE~!

[@condorX2]

I feel like the whole planted aquarium thing is just one big marketing scheme, like introducing to smoking in high school. After a lot research, I ditch the cookie cutter aquascape and go bare bottom. Save $ on substrates and live plants. The pros of going bare bottom with simple Aquaponics setup. My fishes finished all their foods. The bottom of the tank stay sparky clean. My hang on household plants eliminated ammonia and algae. Water change only take a few minutes and I don't have to trim plants or gravels vacuum. A win win for me. My filter media contain 8 bio balls and 2 sponge floss (the white and blue type) Here is the sceenshots of my tank. imgur.com/gallery/201V8IU Any suggestions for my tiny self cleaning tank? I lol'd at one of the guppy staring at my background photo. "You can make this hobby as easy or difficult, as cheap or expensive as you want. -bmrigs

[@juscallmej]

@@condorX2 think how much money you can save if you just don't buy an aquarium , you can just watch videos on youtube isnt that fun??. you can save on fish, water, fake decorations, time. i'm being sarcastic by the way.

[@condorX2]

@@juscallmej Heh. I do both. I build a self cleaning aquarium, where I don't have to do anything. Then I look for planted aquarium videos to watch on my old CRT TV. I would ask the video uploader how much it would cost them to put all those together and they mostly reply "over a few thousands". Here is my Aquaponics self cleaning tank. It cost me only $ 80 3 months in and not a single poop. I made that for my mom. The fishes have a better place than there were before in a brown stinky bowl. Here a simple home make video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jamogGuHfbxskMU How about you stranger? What's your story?

[@TruTxn82]

@@condorX2 personally whether bare bottom works or not, to me it looks horrible and unnatural. I’ve always felt that way even with Saltwater. Sure there can be pros, but I’d rather spend the time and money to maintain a beautiful tank, bc at the end of the day it’s a hobby. The “work” you put into it should be enjoyable. That’s why we do it. Cheers

[@condorX2]

@@TruTxn82 Well you need to get creative with bare bottom. I use those transparent tiny suction cups to hold my plants underwater. The reasons I did that is because I hate gravel vac. The other reason is for experiment. I wanna see how many uneaten foods get drops down and I'll know much I should put the next time. My final reason to see how effective is my self cleaning filter would work for my specic tank. The level of water flow need to be perfect. If the current is to strong, the water will pushed the poop away. This is why people have so much poop in their bare bottom, but I masters it. The other important thing many missed is that rocks and other obstacles will blocked the poop from moving. My fishes help clean the poops by pushing it with their mouths without a wave maker. I'm constantly testing new build to get that perfect setting. That's the fun part because I'm not using cookie cutter like everyone else.

[@arthurmanlungat4809]

What a beautiful creation! Im a beginner in this field and i wish to learn more from you. I wish i have your creativity. Thanks for this wonderful video. God bless.

[@tompage8674]

you seem like a nice guy arthur!

[@oceanchaser]

A wonderful world of pure magic nature at its best amazing thanks for sharing your talent

[@maryseloyer]

Waouhhhhh! Now i Want To restart a tank... Thank you man.

[@mohamadasrul7021]

Amazing... Long time no see your updated video dave.. Nice thank you.. From malaysia

[@shafeeuchiha8312]

one of the best scapes for sure.

[@condorX2]

I feel like the whole planted aquarium thing is just one big marketing scheme, like introducing to smoking in high school. After a lot research, I ditch the cookie cutter aquascape and go bare bottom. Save $ on substrates and live plants. The pros of going bare bottom with simple Aquaponics setup. My fishes finished all their foods. The bottom of the tank stay sparky clean. My hang on household plants eliminated ammonia and algae. Water change only take a few minutes and I don't have to trim plants or gravels vacuum. A win win for me. My filter media contain 8 bio balls and 2 sponge floss (the white and blue type) Here is the sceenshots of my tank. imgur.com/gallery/201V8IU Any suggestions for my tiny self cleaning tank? I lol'd at one of the guppy staring at my background photo. "You can make this hobby as easy or difficult, as cheap or expensive as you want. -bmrigs

[@kranson8514]

Wow that was amazing awesome result 👏

[@joellevis404]

Beautifil work! Well done!

[@brettb1]

the best aquascape ive seen love it

[@Brantov]

Very good information. Beautiful aquarium. I wish you all the best my friend.

[@killermurderer2208]

Beautiful video and aquarium, excellent work!

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

Beautiful scape

[@robertfletcher3421]

Exiting to see a new video from AG. This looks so nice. Let's hope it will not be too long before we can visit again. I agree that Special Ingredients are essential for a good tank setup.

[@AquariumGardensAquascaping]

☕️ 😊

[@tonnunguyeninh8731]

damn... this tank is a piece of art

[@AQUAGUYUK]

Very nice looking set well done

[@aaronkamelhar2544]

Thank you. Total inspiration!!

[@mharriefhelle4232]

Great! That's a good ideas and tips to beautify my own aquarium, thank u for sharing it and i am giving u my full support

[@myzri3557]

I love the fact that you guys aren't afraid to show that you mix substrate products. The scape turned out nice, I really like the path and false paths with MC instead of sand. Not sure I like the added twigs, or maybe there are just too many

[@AquariumGardensAquascaping]

Thanks! 🙏

[@AQUAGUYUK]

Excellent content and going to use some tips thank you

[@james7rr23]

bro your entire carpet grew over in 3 weeks? thats amazing.

[@AquariumGardensAquascaping]

Twinstar lighting, high CO2 and good substrate 👍 thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@bucknorris5176]

Wow!!! Great job!

[@mariviccajegas6598]

wow it’s so nice ..... like natural habitat great job sir congrats

[@ArjanvsTheWorld]

Superb video . Thanks for sharing

[@beautifulaquaria3967]

Stunning ❤️

[@trevorstevenson6688]

Absolutely brilliant that as give me a lot of information

[@suryaaquariumchannel554]

Cool my friend, I hope you will be happy and healthy, friend

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Missed your videos, loved this, great scape (as usual). Keep em' coming guys👍

[@AquariumGardensAquascaping]

Thanks, hopefully more to come 🙏

[@English4KidPro]

Great video and liked Thank you for sharing

[@SudhirRavindramohan]

Inspirational scape.

[@TuanCaCanh]

I love aquarium and fish

[@heinzmiesmann248]

Great job!

[@vagel2311]

i accidentally go to your showroom..omg everything look to good

[@omarocampo6085]

Love your work

[@Rafzee93]

Wow! It’s so great!

[@lynettemckanna5178]

Stunning

[@sylviafoust9545]

Wow! Very well done

[@rockhardrockhounds9970]

Looks good! I probably would have went with less hardscaping but sweet design.

[@gregtatam4595]

very well filmed and great music... i love watching this while high its so relaxing and pleasing to see the finished product, looking great! :) well done

[@hannahsms3816]

Don’t do drugs

[@pavolsztankay7383]

I really like it, good work ;)

[@workdresser]

Grreat video Dave

[@fishysnowman9082]

Really nice work 👍

[@raven69600]

Absolutely amazing! Does the depth of the substrate make a difference for growth? I’ve got about 2” but my plants are still turning opaque, like they are dying... I’ve used iron drops ( aquarium plant) and it doesn’t seem to be working. Any advice??

[@kianfarahani2134]

very very beautiful 🤩 nice job 👍 👏👏👏👑

[@terrydabill283]

amazing just beautiful although i did prefer without the small twigs.

[@janecourtenay3676]

Stunning! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

[@BettasDeOmiPuertoRico]

I liked the video .. my support 👍

[@AQUAPLANET128]

Amazing video man...

[@brianwong9565]

The aquascaping tutorial you made is super inspiring. Pretty magical 'scape. The technique of starting the foundation of the elevated corners with volcanic mineral, does that serve a specific ecological or mechanical function? Similarly, adding the power sand as a second layer, was the for function or style? Would it have been deleterious to have built up the whole foundation and substrate with just aquasoil? Sorry for the ignorant questions, but I am still learning the aquascaping hobby. Looking forward to watching more creations from you!

[@ameenuksg]

This is just too good

[@Agnus78]

Very well made, beautiful scape. Not sure about using those tiny roots in the front - i'd consider adding them on the rear for additional perspective. Planting would be a bit easier with pre-sprinkled soil but you managed doing it without it. Anyway, very enjoyable effect!

[@dollanbae]

keren banget tuh...pengin juga buat 🏝🏝

[@sandrakay26]

Amazing tank

[@colapalapino7207]

Amazing

[@javierfernandoaguirrepalom1426]

Excelente! Muy Hermoso :)

[@barbaroplay7694]

Beautiful video

[@edmi5378]

Wow beautiful thank you

[@CuadritosDeColores]

Beautiful

[@triandoyo155]

good job👍