HOW TO: GET STARTED WITH AN AQUARIUM? 10 THINGS YOU NEED!

[@MJAquascaping]

What else do you need to get started in your opinion? 🚨Watch this next!🚨 Inspiration playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLr... CO2 buying guide! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnq5o6Vnrrhmqbc How to SETUP your CO2! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4Sri2d8Z7V8aNE Simple fertilizer dosing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5Cuc4KLgpaFjq8 🚨Easy shopping!🚨 Perfect size rimless tank for beginners: amzn.to/3xLuJZ1 My favorite budget led light: amzn.to/3v5bTur Very cheap HOB filter: amzn.to/3MmvN9R Super simple internal filter: amzn.to/3v2XYFc The best external filter: amzn.to/3EFcwhy Good quality aquasoil: amzn.to/3MFhDB9 Great All-in-one fertilizer: amzn.to/3L0CBd7 Smart plugs: amzn.to/3L2ec6W My favorite ALGAE scraper: amzn.to/3v5dLDt Easy water changes: amzn.to/36GSwhW 👉🏻Cool Aquascaping T-shirts: mosscotton.com/ Code: mjaqua10 👉🏻Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my KZbin channel: KZbin.com/mjaquascaping 👉🏻 Use Code ''amsterdam'' for 10% off CO2art products 👉🏻10% DISCOUNT on buceplanet.de with code: Amsterdam10

[@johnverhoef]

Ik had nog een vraag over "mest tabletten" in het substraat: aan het begin van elke nieuwe bak druk ik een hele hoop van die JBL tabletten in de bodem - met hoeveel tijdsinterval raad jij aan om nieuwe tabletten in de grond te drukken? Ik doe het meestal twee keer per jaar, dus elk half jaar. Toch sterven er altijd massaal veel planten af hoewel ik een gecontroleerde CO2 toevoer heb en de planten met een Fluval Aquasky 2.0 volgens de documentatie voldoende licht krijgen, 12+ uur per dag.

[@ryanbarton6739]

What is your opinion on flying fox fish or siamese algae eaters?

[@dm7797]

Yes please, make a video for choosing lights from Budget perspective, specs and efficiency. Thanks a lot for all of your videos. I'm making it sure that I didn't miss any of it!

[@thedirtybubble2983]

Man the quality in your videos has gotten so much better. You’re clearly way more comfortable now, it’s been great seeing you grow as a creator. Keep it up man!

[@MJAquascaping]

Thank you so much!

[@bkbabu1413]

We need a video on Chihiros lights, how much light intensity to set for RGB's and how much height the light should be depending on tank height. Some people suggest increase Reds and decrease greens what's your take on that.

[@nikfarishezrienikishak8582]

Yes i second that

[@TheZslewis]

thank you! love the split screen double you's at the beginning and end, too funny! But seriously, gratitude kind Sir, for this video and all your others. they have and are helping me.

[@MJAquascaping]

You are very welcome

[@joshuadines2898]

Very helpful video, about 5 weeks short of when I needed to see it😂😂. Would love to see a video on lighting, something more in-depth than other videos floating around. Reasoning why, how and when type thing. Thanks for the great content👍🏼

[@Christian.Danielsen]

Excellent intro guide 😁

[@MJAquascaping]

Thanks! 😁

[@finnwiggles28]

OMG!! That INTRO!!! That was Fabulous!!!!! Thank you for another Great Video!!! Would definitely vote Yes for the tank light buying guide.

[@MJAquascaping]

Awesome thank you!

[@DairyCat]

My favourite tank is a planted nano aquarium with a few chilli rasboras. Has been going for 9 months and is the lowest maintenance tank. No filter, no ferts but have aquasoil, no co2, budget LED light from ebay. That's pretty much it. I did pick easy plants though - dwarf hair grass, anubias, ludwgia, s repens, some java moss and red root floaters.

[@MJAquascaping]

Awesome! Sounds like a lovely tank! I am definitely getting a lot of enjoyment from my no filter tank as well.

[@haakonstrm1684]

Love the start where you are talking to yourself So funny man😄 Keep it up

[@youtubeviewer9523]

Loving your videos! Can't believe you are almost on 60K subs! I have been watching (and loving) your videos since 3k or so. Keep up the amazing work, and the results will keep on flowing. These videos are so relaxing and still remain informative

[@MJAquascaping]

Thanks for always supporting me!

[@youtubeviewer9523]

@@MJAquascaping No problem! Love the videos, you inspired me to start my first planted tank

[@tombarb2864]

Your content is so helpful to all levels of aquascapers. Your love of the hobby shows along with your sense of humor. Thank you for your great channel. It’s nice to see your successes and…your failures too. That shows your down to earth side. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Cheers !

[@MJAquascaping]

Thanks for always supporting me Thomas!

[@tombarb2864]

@@MJAquascaping I’m just waiting for a design from you in one of your giant mayonnaise containers 🤣🤣🤣

[@criteschristine]

Loved this video Mark! Brilliant job

[@MJAquascaping]

Thank you Christine!

[@MsLila44]

You are the jean Claude Van Damn of Aquascaping.. that twins scene was funny! Keep up the good work!

[@acaciagardner4695]

I would love a light buying guide! Your videos are extraordinarily helpful, I've watched so many of your tutorials as I'm preparing to set up my first aquascape :)

[@JustCallMePCra]

Let's go over light settings using Chihiros lights. They are popular enough and settings can be used on others as they work similar to it. I suggest this over light buying guide... Low budget high budget that's it...

[@MJAquascaping]

Good one! Can definitely make a video about that

[@JustCallMePCra]

@@MJAquascaping also this tutorial right here is so well crafted it should be in the running for a Nobel Prize...

[@GerardMedano]

Very good production!!! Cool video.

[@oscargallardo8889]

It is always good to go back to the basics, especially for those of us who do not have any experience

[@dylanvisitacion8618]

Looking forward to the aquarium LED buying guide 👍

[@lindapeppin2441]

Excellent. I wish I had seen something like this before I started out. I’m sure people new to the hobby will find it very useful.

[@MJAquascaping]

I hope so!

[@erint5373]

Thank you for this video-as someone whos looking to get started it sounds so complicated as an outsider! Thank you for really clearly explaining whats needed to get started!

[@cch74able]

Hi, I’m now trying to get into aquascaping and I’m seeing this vid for the first time, excellent vid btw, was just wondering where did you get that stand, I want to do something like that and it looks very sturdy

[@lucienlazar]

Very useful video, thank you and congrats. I'm happy to confirm that I checked all 15 points. And that I subscribed to your channel.

[@MJAquascaping]

Thanks for the sub!

[@mandyminshull2351]

I have a Chihiros light, but I found it really hard to decide what light level to pick on the app and colour variation. A video about how to decide what light strength and colour depending on the plants etc would be really good, as I’ve just ended up picking one of the pre set choices. Great videos 😊

[@chrisnicholls5945]

I've recently set up my first Aquascape and your videos have been super helpful, thank you for the great content!

[@vidmusic88]

Very helpful video for those who plan on getting in the hobby.

[@horiahorja2734]

Great video again , thank you I really love your videos man ! keep it up

[@fatflyin]

Currently setting up a 60p tank, my first "serious" tank, so this video is spot on!

[@sriyansampathwijerathne2967]

Thank you very much for the educational videos. Love them!!!

[@MJAquascaping]

Glad you like them!

[@mr.pikachu496]

YO, love the split screen magic. Adds a touch of playfulness. Also, are those chili rasboras in ur forest aquarium?

[@MJAquascaping]

Happy to hear that! Almost! They are phoenix rasbora, very similar

[@ruicouto8509]

Excelente vídeo. Grande trabalho. Um excelente vídeo para quem quer aprender.

[@lawrencefisher865]

Lovely video! Thank you for the time you have taken to produce such a simple to understand guide to setting up a planted tank. Many will benefit from watching this.

[@nikfarishezrienikishak8582]

Hi Mark..as a previous poster have said. Can you make a video about lighting? Chihiros lighting especially. I want to know what percentage of brightness, and what height the light should be etc

[@johnverhoef]

I also have rimless tanks, but you can fairly simply make a lid yourself. I recommend using either glass (although that will be not really flexible and you have to be 100% sure about the position of the holes and a door will be a bit of a pain or polycarbonate plastic, which is much more flexible and unlike acrylic, which is better looking, poly carbon will not bend. Acrylic plates on top of aquariums will bend severely up to the point that it's really ugly. Use polycarbon if you don't want to use glass. Edit: make sure you clean the lid on a rimless tank often for the lid will be Disneyworld for algae if you don't.

[@wildanwijayaofficial2068]

i like your nano tank so much,can you tell the percent arrangement of the c2 rgb lamps currently in use? For example, how much for red/green/blue, thank you.

[@MJAquascaping]

I don't have the C2 RGB anymore, but I was always using the colors on the same percentage.

[@johnlinehan9053]

Great info.

[@Augustinne]

Great video!! I'm on my first steps in to the hobby and your work really helps me. Thank you.

[@MJAquascaping]

Awesome! Good luck and enjoy!

[@nickbleggi1457]

Amazing, and funny!!😂

[@nickbleggi1457]

I need about 3 videos a week from you to be content in my life

[@MJAquascaping]

😅

[@sparky694]

Thanks for another great video. I enjoy everyone and have learned a lot from you. Would you recommend running an air stone at night in a planted aquarium that has CO2 running during the day? I can't seem to get a definite answer on the internet, some people recommend it and some don't

[@MJAquascaping]

Yep running an air stone at night is definitely beneficial! More oxygen for fish and beneficial bacteria!

[@dr006571]

Cool video. Glad I subscribed.

[@Calebt53]

Please do the light buying guide. Please also include a set up guide wit it.

[@darrenderousse4804]

Cool video mark with great info! Didn’t know you had a twin 😉 maybe you two should have a scape off and we vote on it?! 🤔

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Great twin effect 😁👍🏻

[@MJAquascaping]

Thanks 😁

[@etiennelotriet4000]

Love the "stunt double" idea

[@Lukaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

The intro is very cool

[@CoreyPelletier86]

If only there were really two of you...there would be twice as many videos to watch!💪

[@thewalters694]

Man, the intro was the best

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

Hey man, I've been going through your videos because you frankly have absolutely gorgeous aquascapes. In your substrate section you talk about the need for substrate that allows for the substrate to be oxygenated. I've heard some conflicting things on this and wanted to ask you for more details. If you've already got a video on this please point me towards it. But basically, many aquarists insist that using sand to cap the substrate allows it to create an anaerobic environment, and the roots of the plants provide enough oxygen to the bacteria, etc. I'd love to hear your thoughts because I'm in the process right now of deciding how to alter my 35 gallon aquarium's substrate to make it more plant friendly (currently have gravel, which is inert and useless for plants). Thanks!

[@Dassenkop]

Aquarium LED buying guide please and how to balance them for plant vs algue ;-). I'm currently looking at Aquatlantis Volga so would be interested to learn about their standard lighting ... On plants, low tech etc. I think/hope I found a balance in both of my (small) tanks. On the advice for plants though even easy plants do not make it in my tanks so what I've done is buy single plant and experiment to see which ones will make it and adapt accordingly and see which ones make it before propragating them. Interestingly I noticed that the same plant grows differently depending on what tank I put it in. BTW my tanks are not aqua scape but regular fish tanks so I'm not that critical about which plants I use.

[@thegoldfishwhisperer3868]

Hello! Great video very informative! I recently just set up a 10 pound CO2 tank with a Milwaukee regulator and it is on a timer and I have noticed every day I set the bubbles to a specific amount. then I check it the following day the bubbles are not flowing at the correct rate again any tips on how to make the bubbles stay at a steady rate from day to day?

[@przypadkowyakwarysta496]

Super film 👍

[@johnleee3804]

The intro was sick😆 and the face that mark made after cloned mark explained how much it costs😳🤣🤣

[@MJAquascaping]

😁

[@TheZombieRebel]

Great video. Anyone else think of the pecktek clones from back in the day?😂😂

[@colew306]

Important question. Do you use the plates/bowls on your tank rack or are they decoration?

[@MJAquascaping]

I use them!

[@oliverwinsome6059]

To get rid of the molt on the spiderwood, boil it in salted water for atleast 10 minutes, then clean it really good under tap water and there should be no or very limited molt on the spiderwood.

[@madhatterjones4781]

An aquarium light buying light would be great. Going from low end to mid to hight end. Please make one

[@angiebear8727]

The beginning of this video lol. That’s basically how people look at me when they say hey like you’re aquariums is it difficult? I start oh no it’s really simple once you get going I start explaining and…. That look 😂

[@Eeveedelasirena]

You are so handsome omg!! Thanks for the info!! Started my aquascapes great thanks to you!!

[@waspmeat]

great vid! Q: what hang on back filter are you using in the tank at 2:58?

[@waspmeat]

And BIG YES on the lighting guide video! 👌👌

[@MJAquascaping]

That's the Dennerle scapers flow!

[@waspmeat]

@@MJAquascaping Thanks mate 👌 Seems very similar to the Oase Thermo line but without hang-on-back hooks. Definitely looks more robust with more filter media capacity 🤸‍♂️

[@josips4281]

Awesome video, I fully agree with everything said. I hope it will inspire someone to get started with this great hobby. Also +1 on lights video, it's area I'm having most struggle with.. I went from 3 lamps to just one without noticing any major difference in plant growth.

[@tadcsds]

I would love to see a light buying guide.

[@kigs8893]

Can you layer sand above the aquasoil when doing carpet type aquascape?

[@MJAquascaping]

Absolutely

[@Fishfan347]

Hi @MJ Aquascaping, I have a a question: I am on a low budget, I have been watching your videos, I saw your video on diy C02, and I wanted to ask is there a way to turn this off? Also, I'm new to your channel, and I think your videos are great. Keep it up!

[@MJAquascaping]

Hey there! No you can't really turn it off unfortunately. But if you make sure your filter outflow gives a nice surface ripple, there will be enough oxygen, and you don't have to worry about leaving it on 24/7

[@Fishfan347]

Thanks for the quick reply MJ!

[@tylersyncs8550]

Hey, I have a question for the plants, so im planning to buy cutting for my tank is it a good decision or no cause I have little money.

[@TheZslewis]

love this intro! 🤣

[@renebakkers7505]

De drukregelaars van wish zijn die goed en betrouwbaar? Of beter niet aan beginnen?

[@MJAquascaping]

Zou ik niet aan beginnen

[@nataliebutler]

If the tank is near a north facing window is an LED light still required?

[@Theguys1]

Great!

[@Yosh-doesnt-understand]

What test kit do you use?

[@MJAquascaping]

I use the kit from Sera :)

[@rafameza4186]

That intro blow my mind

[@rgilroy1909]

homage to Sean at Pectec - great intro

[@ol3govich515]

6:32 what model of filter? Thanks!

[@MJAquascaping]

AZOO MIGNON 150

[@emranhaq8341]

I am waiting for the day when Green Aqua features you in their build.

[@myronlubbers5433]

Ik heb last van bruin alg tussen bodem en mijn aquarium glas hoe krijg je dit weg?

[@Vagabondpomsandmom]

HELP I used those exact root tabs and they killed over 150 neo shrimp yet I just seen you add those to a tank of shrimp? They went into aquasoil but the hard ball type not the soft black stuff because I wanted brown substrate. Have you had this issue

[@MJAquascaping]

Sorry to hear that 😐 I never had any issues with them

[@Vagabondpomsandmom]

@@MJAquascaping It says right on the advertisement for it’s not for shrimp but it might’ve been worse than mine because the war the substrate that I’m using the water kind of go through so it probably floated up into the column easier

[@jackoghost]

i would do 6 hours of light or (when possible) at 50% intensity in the first week after planting, i had better success with that. when you go for a closed (lid) set / tank, pick low light plants it creates a different aquascape but it does work

[@ZeroCarbo]

i LOL at intro, cuz you "both" look down like you forgot how tall you are loo

[@MJAquascaping]

😁

[@notoftentold4076]

Is that a twin or good editing :D

[@ikanpari24]

you really should try being an actor man. good video!

[@berndtwiest4571]

Leuke video

[@MatthewMarquit]

Unfortunately, in the U.S. the Aquascaping scene isn’t as popular as it is in Europe and Japan. As such, it takes a little more effort to explain it to the average American who didn’t even realize it was a thing. I created a presentation for my co-workers as a fun way of introducing the hobby to people. I also made a list as a way of explaining it to them. Yours focusing on what “items” you need while mine focuses on what you need to “know and understand” (so not exactly the same thing). Either way, I thought I’d share if anyone was interested. Here it is: 1: The Space (Enclosure/Aquarium) 2: The Water (Parameters) 3: The Filtration 4: The Light 5: The Aeration (O2 and C02) 6: The Substrate 7: The Hardscape 8: The Softscape (Plants) 9: The Animals 10: The Nutrition (Ferts and Fish Food) 11: The Maintenance 12: The Patience

[@MJAquascaping]

Great list! Did your co-workers enjoy the presentation?

[@MatthewMarquit]

@@MJAquascaping Yeah. I actually did the presentation in front of the whole company (about 100 people). People were pretty excited about it afterwards. To be fair, I spend 60 hours making the presentation with all the research, art, and animations I added to it. Not sure if that was a great return on time investment since the presentation was only 15 minutes, but it's my hobby so, it was fun to do. Likewise, I appreciate the insane hours you put into creating these videos and coming up with all your interesting tests. You are a hard worker and extremely talented. Keep it up, man!

[@TheVoyagers.]

1:56 glosso?

[@MJAquascaping]

Yep!

[@JustCallMePCra]

Also for anyone looking at getting Ehiem 350 to look up a 3d printed skimmer that will block smaller fish snails etc from getting sucked in and trapped happened to me a couple times luckily fish were ok just couldn't get out

[@nasruahmed7612]

Dope

[@Azron2190]

Do geo rocks have a different name? Whenever I try to find them I get crystals 😂

[@MJAquascaping]

Green aqua sells it as ''amelia stone''

[@coldham21]

Mark , thanks for all the hard work you put into your content. Your advice when I just started this journey 6 months ago was my inspiration. I followed your beginners guide to a T , and now have multiple tanks and people asking me questions! I am a part of multiple aquarium groups across tons of different social media platforms, and when anyone posts questions I immediately link them here, because all of their questions will not only be answered, but answered in a way that's easily understood even by a guy like me. Thanks again for the inspiration, I will gladly be a member and support you. Keep that content coming! Here is a 29 second video of my first tank that you helped me create. Cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYu2YnRnnap3ppI

[@MJAquascaping]

Awesome man! Just watched your vid, tank looks great! Thanks for becoming a member 😊

[@coldham21]

@@MJAquascaping Appreciate that brother! Looking forward to some more vids! I'm about to start that next build since I've come down with that incurable multitank syndrome lol

[@dusk1947]

To be fair, the Victorians kept aquariums with only a glass box of water and sun light. The box is the only true requirement. However, most people alive today would be disappointed with the very narrow number of fish and plants which could actually grow in that bare bones set up. In contrast, the more diverse and sensitive the biological requirements of the organisms you're keeping, and the more narrow their range of acceptable parameters: the more technology is required. A good example of this is how it was impossible to keep Acropora alive in aquariums until the late 1980's-early 90's, because we literally did not have the lighting and flow capability to meet their biological demands. Today, people keep wall-to-wall Acropora tanks, though the typical price of that system is staggering due to the corals requirement of lighting, flow and automation. Today's planted tanks fall somewhere in the middle between the SPS reef, and a Victorian aquariums. Here, you created a good list of the foundational items. A "low tech" planted tank is simply one that does not try to optimize and push peak photosynthetic growth, and they really are quite simple once you strip away all the extra bells and whistles. You did a good job of laying out the basic materials and alleviating or removing areas where a brand-new hobbyist could feel overwhelmed or become confused.

[@richardcolligon4277]

I only need one thing to get started, money.

[@kingpoo7205]

i never knew he had a twin

[@SupremeTwitchTV]

First thing noobies need is patience

[@fagan4119]

You can tell the guy on the left lacks confidence by his inability to make eye contact.

[@LeoFoster-u1l]

Your content is so helpful to all levels of aquascapers. Your love of the hobby shows along with your sense of humor. Thank you for your great channel. It’s nice to see your successes and…your failures too. That shows your down to earth side. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Cheers !