Aquascape Tutorial: Tabletop Endler Riparium / Aquarium (How To: Step By Step Planted Tank Guide)

[@MDFishTanks]

In this video I build a tabletop riparium / aquarium for my endler guppy fry. I've been experimenting with emersed plants recently and had good success so thought I would continue on with trying out different plants and seeing what does and doesn't work. Equipment (all links affiliate): 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗽: US amzn.to/3pkZGvM UK amzn.to/3pqEQv1 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿: US amzn.to/2WQ4iOc UK amzn.to/3pEjISn 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸: US amzn.to/2Kw0vDv UK amzn.to/34Ktgms 𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: UK amzn.to/31KQwgQ amzn.to/359rp9J 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 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 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: US amzn.to/3k9EmpY UK amzn.to/3p5XUPY 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Shelving: US amzn.to/2SrYZ5k UK amzn.to/2GFWKJ2 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝘂𝗺𝗽 (𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿): 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 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/

[@theguitarist1524]

never stop making videos

[@alexfaversham1162]

Love this video mate keep up the good work

[@marcuswhitmore6622]

Why did you cut the black backing out from the middle rather than moving it up to the edge? This would have stopped you wasting loads!

[@passenger3]

My question is " is are you going to end up like the King of DIY in like 18 Months 2 year and end up with a 2,000 gallon tank and keeping everything from community fish to aruwana's 🤣🤣

[@passenger3]

Probably lol

[@meggrotte4760]

Really happy to figure out another way to put in plants because I don't know it's just cool

[@MDFishTanks]

fun fact...endlers are not from asia at all and I know nothing 🤣🤣🤣😂👌 (i think the reason I thought they were is because I've seen lots of asian guppy breeding videos and just assumed...never assume people...it will make an ASS of U and ME!...oh well, not to worry)

[@miketonik9802]

I have the same variety of guppy and I know it’s called blue Japan, so maybe that’s why you got confused ! Very nice tank anyways 😁

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

I wanted to ask since when Venezuela was in Asia 😂😂 Good thing i first checked the comment section to avoid repeating others. 😉

[@mondraymondo]

its ok. im in Asia and when I was little I used to net up these little fish (or some mosquitofish) as my first pets. back then I too thought they were native fish

[@slimshins]

I'm here literally seconds after upload.. Good stuff mate!

[@faedoyle4147]

The most beautiful ‘grow out’ tank I’ve seen. ❤️

[@TheTravellingDuck]

That is lush. Glad to see a retro MD tank build like in the shed days. More like this please.

[@johan1302]

Been missing this type of small tank aquascaping from scratch! Thanks!

[@meaghanb9118]

The shadows cast by the floating plants are just mesmerizing! Absolutely love this little tank!

[@loniedupre88]

You and George Farmer should fly Tanner Serpa out for a week and do a big collaboration. He does alot of ripariums and paludariums so this video made me think of him.

[@MDFishTanks]

sounds like fun

[@fishdakid895]

That sounds like a vid I would watch

[@jeremyhughes9358]

That would be awesome

[@imranpatel4612]

I'm astounded that I consistently fall in love with every tank you do

[@trevorgraham8302]

It’s cool to see how certain strains of guppies and endless react to colony breeding. Beautiful fish love it

[@arobik3131]

Two uploads in two days Lovin it

[@FoxiesFishes]

I always love your videos! I didn't have any tanks before I started watching you. I now have 7 and a 110 gallon pond, and some more ideas in the works!😄 Thank you for being a positive influence and my personal inspiration for giving it a go on my own. Much love to you!🤗❤

[@jacobcollinson10]

Grown up around fish tanks my whole life, I just turned 18 this year and I really want to get one. I'm not 100% on what type I want though. 💯% loving the channel. Quickly becoming one of my favourites

[@Az1az2az3]

Great start to my day watching your videos MD !! ❤️

[@ilearn8950]

Going to try my first fish tank in 2021. You've inspired me! I'm going to try mixing it up with my plant substrate experiments. Plants i've been growing in water and Leca are going to get a new lease of life! Thank you for sharing your fab studio and knowledge.

[@ndbyers23]

Very helpful video seeing all the steps from cleaning out an older tank, and then explaining the reasons for how you made the substrate. And how you did the black background and your wire cones. Really great and super helpful MD!! Thanks so much!

[@khgn1234]

MY very favorite fish tank channel, thank you so much

[@MarilynBadra]

I’m so excited to see the tank with the Buddha in it! ♥️

[@fokofeke6686]

Omg I can't even imagine how gorgeous the goldfish Dutch Scape will be!! I really hope they don't dig out everything 😂

[@mattiaravelli2209]

MD, I would very much like to see how the tanks progressed through the months from when they were first set up to 2 months afterwards and then now Just a small clip with a few of the best tanks,even though all the tanks are mad and would be very difficult to decide which ones are the best ones hahaha I don’t usually comment but it’s insane the way your channel has grown, from the first small shed to now practically having a full house for your fish hahaha Keep up the great work!

[@sunmoon-84]

I thought about the longevity of the tanks, but then I thought that this style of aquarium design doesn't require the tank to run for ever. It's the excitement of the new build, trying out new ideas and seeing how they turn out. The materials are all re-used when the tanks get taken down, so nothing is wasted. I don't think these tanks need to, or are intended to last for ever. That's what I like about these builds.

[@joshbaileyphotography]

I watch your videos all day. They never get boring. Keep up the good vids. 👍

[@gregorygoldstein7367]

I really love your excitment and enthusiasm for the hobby! You are very entertaining and of course love all your tanks!

[@krisaltamura2027]

The wire plant hangers are such a great idea! I siloconed small rocks onto the glass to form plant holders, ur way is so much better!

[@cassidyrichberg373]

You always make everything look so easy. I know it’s edited and time lapsed. I struggle getting fish out of the tank. I like that little net you have.

[@Cornelius-f2o]

1:35 I'm impressed you could pick up the tank with all the water inside !

[@jackhensel3335]

Fun fact, endlers and guppies are actually two different fish. They’re just both live bearers and therefore able to cross breed

[@adevereux7564]

yeah Endlers don't look like what he has

[@GlassBoxHero]

He actually has endlers guppies.

[@jobkaashoek]

If by guppies you mean reticulated (or fancy) guppies, you're right. They can hybridise and produce fertile offspring because their genomes are strikingly similar, meaning that they separated from each other relatively recently. Not all livebearers can hybridise and produce fertile offspring. Only species that are extremely closely related are capable of that. Most endlers sold in the pet store have some fancy guppy blood in them, and many fancy guppies, for example Panda guppies have endler blood in them. I hope I was clear in my elaboration on this topic and that you've learnt something from it!

[@digatrondave]

Great build - as per! Great tip for using the wire for the plants sitting above the water, it’s both cost effective and genius!

[@vichidaroch6751]

Love the floating plant idea , it really frames the tank, going to try that on my 55gallon

[@binabaun7076]

This is literally my dream house- Just room after room of aquariums-

[@sashanthreddy170]

we have same interests broo

[@helenchambers169]

Smashed the ‘like’ button even before watching, you never disappoint!

[@okayrosette]

He is the bestt

[@riektherocker6837]

KZbin finally understood that of the 300+ channels I am subscribed to, it is MD I want to see first when I open youtube 😁 good job my man, I love seeing your channel grow!

[@arandomguy2]

i rlly like the simplicity in this !

[@Howsy91]

There is something mesmerising about the way you build tanks dude. Love every build you do. Being english is a bonus. You give so much inspiration for everybody's tanks. Keep up the top grade work mate. Merry christmas bro and thank you for all the great content, hope the new year brings the best for you and your family. X

[@meggrotte4760]

That's a really lovely tank. Thanks for helping me to figure out how I want to put my potted plants. I think I'm just going to take one and put it in the center like a centerpiece. They're a bit large but they're really cool looking.

[@KMANWEBER]

The wire ice cream thing is ingenious!

[@tobek284]

That's an awesome idea with the limo tint. Great looking tank as always!

[@carolebraswell982]

What a cute little aquarium! You always inspire me!!!

[@fredcamacho5333]

You're going to love the Juncus Repens! It's bushy, takes off like a rocket and has gorgeous slender red leaves under the right lighting.

[@YsabetJustYsabet]

Lovely, calming video; I just came home from a hard day's hike in the desert foothills out here in Arizona, so this was the perfect thing to watch. I have a 20-gallon tank I'm setting up (expanding a little 11" cube into bigger surroundings) and this gave me all sorts of ideas about substrates... I've been tempted to try Endlers; my guppies are mostly Platinums and Elephant Ears, but those are really pretty! Thanks for a beautiful video at the end of a good day.

[@skychiefphilipp5125]

That palm is a Dypsis lutescens, native to Madagascar. They need a slightly humid substrate. But I'm pretty sure right in the water the roots will rot and it'll die off. But I ❤️ your experimental style where everybody can learn from. Thanx SO much !!! And btw: You're firing out so many videos, have to take care of all the tanks, which are really nice, all the cutting work... But I'm wondering how you can manage all of it. Are you really sleeping somewhen? Hope you take care of yourself enough! ..And your family! 😉 In the former version I was mistaken, native to the northern mountains of Mexico are the Chamaedoreae species, I did correct it.

[@jmp60606]

Love the Japanese Blue endler males! I think they might be a bit mixed but still gorgeous! 😍

[@amandajoanbaker]

Love this method of suspending the plants!

[@thebrodabode73]

Awesome. I want some endless so badly. Have to start shopping.

[@jlistsaak2816]

Craving new MD content makes me be here early lol hahaha❤️

[@DragonMG2]

Love your channel wish I had any amount of the amazing tanks you have

[@bradleygonzalez2962]

You should make "CLICK SOMETHING" tshirts with your logo on it or a fish logo or something would love to buy one!

[@tigga2024]

MD, that wire concept for the plants is pure genius. would you be able to provide a link to it?

[@tinyterrarium6055]

The good old Walsh beach rock tank nice !!!

[@SA-hk8xj]

Would like to see an update after a while to see how those wired plants are doing. Looking to do the same in my tank. Thanks for the inspiration 👍😎

[@lifeofelectra9680]

My absolute favourite channel! Would love to see you do a saltwater coral aquascape or a macro algae tank!

[@matthewschrader4494]

You make the most beautiful scapes! I love Endlers very much, so nice to have a fish factory in you home. And your emergent plant selection is on point. I created a product line called Poth-O-Carry to help folks hang emergent plants on their tank rim, and I'm ALWAYS looking for inspiration for my clients of what plants work well at the water's edge. :D

[@dustin89clanton]

I’ve seen you apply that black background several times wondering what the heck it was that looked that easy to apply before this video popped up. Limo tint. Good to know 👍

[@wouterb2562]

When your desk in your fish room end up with an aquarium 😁

[@chadehrke6718]

Loving these videos man, keep it up!

[@biswajitsaha7676]

Your aquarium room is very nice

[@alexfaversham1162]

New video yes x

[@aliciabosco8775]

Hey get some jade and orange shrimp!!!✨

[@Luceium01]

He’s doing the lost world !!!! Finally!

[@quentinpauwels1161]

damnnn! ! I love your videos so much md!!

[@ukiy0324]

Love your stuff so jealous I wish to have so many aquariums

[@dantreuthart9146]

Hello, I'm a new subscriber to your channel. You have lovely and unique information for the hobbyist. Here in Webster, New York we're in a partial lockdown so I've been binge watching your videos. Best Wishes to You and Your Family for the New Year! Stay Safe and Healthy!

[@sanojshrestha414]

Merry Christmas 💖🎄💖🎄 MD .. Happy new year in advance 💕🎈💕🎈🎈

[@hampuspersson4490]

I think you should get some brushes to use instead of that scaping-spatula. Brushes are a great tool to have when working with dry soil, and it can even be used with sand or gravel under water. It will reduce the risk of damaging the glass. I’ve seen Tanner from Serpadesign use brushes and I just thought I would share it with you! Love your work! Keep it up :)

[@barnaattila]

great job again! I love the melancholic music too ;)

[@flordelotus6878]

Sou de brasil eu amo seus vídeos aprendo mt com vc principalmente esses novos vídeos adicionando costela de Adão lírio da paz e agora samambaia eu amei esse

[@newmexicoaquatics282]

Great share. Thanks MD - Little Bobby

[@oniesma]

At minute of 13:00 in this video, the tank with peace lily setup is wonderful. do u have a video link to that tank setup?

[@hugoagogo4324]

Awesome MD im going to give it a go

[@sarahk4047]

Looks amazing!!!!

[@fhudrysable]

Amazing video! Would you share where I can buy that wire you used to hang the plants?

[@siddhantraju4708]

*Laptop overheats* Everyone: *cleans wind flow ducts* MD: *Fishtank*

[@clarataniyak.s364]

Wow eagerly waiting for lost world aquarium 😍😍 it's cool budda status ❤

[@lynnbonica4342]

The fish would spread out and swim a little more with a little gentler flow to the water. Pretty tank.

[@idkman7483]

Is that bhuda atatue inspiration from the lost workd tank?

[@justaguyontheinternet9751]

Hey md...... An idea for you..... You can sell all you extra plants on your website that way you can make some extra money for investing in your hobby

[@justaguyontheinternet9751]

@Star Shine exactly many people will buy it coz they can see the quality themselves

[@michaellindsey1543]

Glad I read the comments before I started typing my guppy/endler lesson. . .

[@allanadair2821]

MD, I really like your videos and to the point I'm ready to redo some of my tanks with live plants and get the more natural look to them. I am curious about the wire you used to hold the plants. Is it an electrical solid core wire with plastic housing like you use to wire houses? Or if you can drop a link of the wire you used or something comparable. Thank you and love the content you put out. I did subscribe and looking forward to seeing more!!

[@marktaylor3045]

Your neons would prefer 22 degrees/your room temperature, it’s cardinals that like it warm. Also, I could be wrong, but I don’t think your areca palm will thrive with its roots in water. If you like that shape try another bog plant like a dracanae/dragon tree. Nice tank as always.

[@fishhubbd]

Nice fishing!!!

[@flordelotus6878]

Além da samambaia qual o nome da outra planta apesar de eu não entender seu idioma eu aprendo quase td q vc ensina pois vc mostra td com detalhes eu to aplicando seus ensinamentos em meu aquário e to amando essas decorações com samambaias lírios da paz monstera e etc. gostaria que vc continuasse ensinando vídeos assim.

[@LukinsNotmanMusic]

Rocking the crocks md.

[@TinyBlueFrog]

The DIY shelves look great! Is there a video showing how to build one?

[@miniscenesgb]

MD I'm watching this some 2 years after you filmed it. Question - would you still use soil fro outside? or is that a bit risky? I know we learn and change our views on things so I'm curious to see if your view on using natural soil as substrate has changed

[@tshobbiesandthings]

Hope you don't mind , I dropped your name again in my video. I love to share the people I watch and respect.

[@j.terlinden240]

Is there some metal in the wire? Otherwise it will be bad for the water quality and fish??? John

[@allanzunich5448]

Just want to start off with I LOVE your tank setups so beautiful so i have recently got a 29 gallon tank and im really wanting to do freashwater with some real plants and was just wonder what the best way to start it if you can help i would appreciate it

[@RadicalMT15]

hi! loving your work and videos more every day. will it be posible if you take pictures for your aquascaping to show us their progress? i mean... How they look when you finished your decoration and how it looks after weeks or a month later? much apreciate it.

[@joshbaileyphotography]

1:21 I have the same lamp but mines black, I didn’t see silver one in IKEA. It must be new

[@Ezzabliss]

Love the tank. What is the plastic covered wire you used to create riparian hooks?

[@rahulrajan280]

Is it possible to grow lucky bamboo plant fully submerged in acquarium.

[@adityakale6064]

If you create a wall of rocks at the background near those hanging plants, the roots of those plants will start to take over that rock wall and they will go underneath those gaps between and it will look kinda natural. Hang some which are actually trees instead of ferns. Cause after some days those roots will start to get woody and broader. Actually you should do this thing in a bigger tank.

[@vidam75]

Hello. How did you attach the outside plants? What kind of tie wire is that? Name of outdoor plants?

[@usmc187]

Which brand of scissors are these 8:25 ?

[@alexblanco3697]

MD was the Buddha inspired by TheCineScaper?

[@UKFishCam]

Gonna make this asap

[@sanjays4339]

Hi, doest peace lily and ferns won't rot being in the water all time?

[@mikegalley3252]

Hi love your videos do you heat your plant storage tanks? Cheers Mike

[@garrettballard1719]

Love the scape, video idea, why not try and implement some black lava rock or some different elements into aquascape. I know you like the way all your tanks look and at the end of the day if your happy thats all that matters but, I thought you’d like the challenge of such

[@MDFishTanks]

It's actually on the list :)

[@RioCahyadiDrayka]

Yes please do "Lava Rock" only tank. You can mix fine crushed, coarse crushed, small / medium / big chunk of lava rocks that can give a Volcanic theme. This rock is really underused in scape :(

[@SIRO_GLYDER]

@@MDFishTanks a hard challenge is making green sand look good. It’s hard since the colour is so weird

[@meggrotte4760]

Actually if I wanted to I could just set one and a colored pot on top of the filter and on the edges of the fish tank cuz they're not too heavy but not too light I did that and I looked pretty cool