How To: I made a Peace Lily Aquarium for my new Betta Fish (No CO2 Aquascape Tutorial)

[@cruisetulip6130]

Very nice. I love shallow tanks with house plants emersed. Beautifull piece of nature in a home.

[@ecscapes]

@cruisetulip6130 I really enjoyed this one too, thank you.

[@erikferney7473]

I love how relaxing u speak to the camera, and let us enjoy this process w u. TY

[@ecscapes]

@erikferney7473 I appreciate your feedback and I am glad that you enjoyed the video.

[@Itz_Kookiez]

Sick and dying from taking pills but this is so calm and oeaceful to watch, really loved it mate beautiful aqaurium

[@ecscapes]

@Itz_Kookiez Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@commonsense246]

Brilliant light set tup....gotta love it! So innovative...congrats! TIP! Use a large funnel to distribute gravel in tight places...works incredibly well. This is gorgeous!

[@ecscapes]

@commonsense246 great tip, I will be sure to use that in the future. Glad you liked the light, it gets a lot of positive comments from visitors.

[@cansadoyguay]

One of the best setups I've ever seen 10/10

[@ecscapes]

@cansadoyguay thank you, that is a very nice compliments. I’m sorting out an update video on this one, should be out in the next few weeks.

[@ienjoymeth]

i couldn’t understand what you were doing with that branch till you pulled out the light. what a lovely and underrated feature, i don’t see anyone talking about it! how pretty :) love the tank too!

[@ecscapes]

@ienjoymeth the branch light stand is the first thing everyone mentions who come round and see the tank. Glad you enjoy the tank.

[@therealrickytan]

i'd love a full update on this tank! its absolutely stunning.

[@ecscapes]

@therealrickytan on the way, glad you liked the tank.

[@rudylawson5552]

I love the light idea. I’m totally stealing that for my set up.

[@ecscapes]

@rudylawson5552 glad you liked it, the branch light stand has been very popular with house visitors too.

[@DidisFINDen]

I loved the light too...such a "peace-ful" set up.

[@ecscapes]

@DidisFINDen I like it too, nice pun.

[@goldfishaquatics6274]

Very good and clean shallow tank! I want to make one, but gotta convince the Mrs, haha. Keep up the good work! 🇦🇺

[@ecscapes]

@goldfishaquatics6274 thank you, glad you liked it. I ask permission, others ask for forgiveness. Good luck either way.

[@HopeB555]

Forgiveness vs permission works for me. 😂

[@christiancolasanti676]

Mate, this is so cool!! Your creativity is inspiring, keep creating!

[@ecscapes]

@christiancolansanti676 thank you, glad you liked it.

[@seanaldrich5024]

U started talking about all ur "firsts" i thought u were gonna break down and cry my dude. Anyways good video man I love it!

[@ecscapes]

@seanaldrich5024 sometimes doing something for the first time can be a little daunting, but I will work on my decorum😆, thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked the video and the build!

[@seanaldrich5024]

@ecscapes oh man don't make me feel bad, it was a joke I really enjoyed the video. Sorry bro

[@ecscapes]

All good my friend.

[@EllieSimpson-e4c]

Absolutely gorgeous!! Love peace lilies, just got one myself 🤗

[@ecscapes]

@EllieSimpson-e4c thank you, glad you liked it. Are you going to put your peace lily into an aquarium?

[@EllieSimpson-e4c]

@@ecscapes I haven’t decided yet, but I’m planning on cycling a new aquarium for a betta soon, so I may end up putting it in there!

[@ecscapes]

There might be enough peace lily plantlets in the pot where you could split the plant and put half in the aquarium and keep the other half in the pot. Just an idea.

[@EllieSimpson-e4c]

@@ecscapes oooh great idea!! I think I’ll try that out ☺️

[@sameastersonstudio]

I really like the aquascaping. Thanks for posting.

[@ecscapes]

@sameastersonstudio thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@vitortrevisan336]

Lovely Aquarium! Loved the presentation of the video, so calming, so nice. Keep up the awesome quality!

[@ecscapes]

@vitortrevisan336 thank you, I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ghibahiwak]

This is the best tank ever 😍😍😍

[@ecscapes]

@ghibahiwak thank you for the compliment, glad you liked it.

[@SunniMerlot]

This tank would be beautiful with some neocardina shrimp in it as well

[@ecscapes]

@SunniMerlot I would love to put shrimp in the tank, but I fear they would become an expensive treat for the betta. Do Betta fish eat shrimp?

[@SunniMerlot]

@@ecscapes From what I’ve looked up before, it’s all up to the temperament of the betta. Some did but some left them alone or only ate the occasional fry. You’re probably right though. Your tank would need a little more spots for hiding like ferns or some type of grass

[@jackstone4291]

Shallow tanks look great and a better view of everything too I think?!

[@ecscapes]

@jackstone4291 I agree, they can look great.

[@beckyh9733]

So beautiful, I missed it if you said what kind of floating plants those are, would love some in my tank. The roots are beautiful.

[@ecscapes]

@beckyh9733 thank you, glad you liked it. The floating plants are Mini water lettuce, I hope this helps.

[@agkhwbbw9830]

What a beauty of work

[@ecscapes]

@agkhwbbw9830 thank you. 🙏

[@springwind85]

очень крутой и красивый сетап! правда, при такой площади вода будет сильно испаряться и без присмотра даже на несколько дней лучше не оставлять.. или добавить систему автодолива

[@ecscapes]

@springwind85, I do loose about 1-2 cm of water height per week and we have just finished summer here, it was manageable. But thank you for the advice.

[@MrOneWho]

very calming video, aquarium turned out lovely.. very nice

[@ecscapes]

@MrOneWho thank you, glad you like it.

[@vladychiez]

I am looking into aquariums as a new hobby, this video is very inspiring.

[@ecscapes]

@vladychiez planted aquariums are a great hobby to have. Good luck.

[@DidisFINDen]

This is beautiful!

[@ecscapes]

@DidisFINDen thank you, I am glad you liked it. Update video coming soon.

[@eric159tw]

It’s relaxing watching you set up the tank. Well done! Love this tank and also would be very interested in a follow up video for the updates.

[@ecscapes]

@eric159tw thank you, I am sure I will do an update on this one.

[@monic11131]

La música perfecta para esta belleza, es hermoso!

[@ecscapes]

Gracias, me alegro que te haya gustado!

[@IreneLysium]

Pretty tank love the plants, there is a heater in there for the betta right?

[@ecscapes]

@IreneLysium yes ther is a heater set to 26 degrees Celsius. Glad you liked the tank.

[@RocketBoy039]

Очень красивый аквариум получился. С удовольствием посмотрел. Спасибо

[@ecscapes]

@RocketBoy039 thank you, glad you enjoyed the build.

[@gauravnigga]

What an amazing tank setup man . Just amused with how great it looks and its simplicity . Keep it up 👏😌

[@ecscapes]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@danielprates1264]

Beautiful aquarium, my friend! Could you tell me its measurements? Hugs from Brazil! 🇧🇷

[@Prates-p4x]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ecscapes]

@danielprates1264 the dimensions are 600x360x180mm. I hope this helps. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TehMafiaTV]

Great ideas and great execution

[@ecscapes]

@TehMafiaTV thank you, glad you liked it.

[@khuzdaar]

Looks amazing! How to keep it clean? That is my number 1 question. I have a small 1 ft x 1 ft fish tank for my guppies and a few aqua plants. I used to change my water ever 2 weeks but I realized that is not good for guppies and the plants. So I learnt to siphon and we changed 30% of the water. Our few guppies died earlier and I guess the sterile water was the reason? Or massive water change? But hoping we can stick to this routine to keep them healthy and happy! But honestly with such delicate and intricate details to your rank, how do you keep it clean!

[@ecscapes]

@khuzdaar do you add anything to the water to make it safe for fish? Lots of products do this, api do a tap water conditioner. I am going to do an update video on this tank soon and will complete a full maintenance session.

[@pranavpugaonkar6674]

Quick question, will the betta jump out of the tank if it’s uncovered. I am setting up mine and everyone’s been warning me about the betta jump. Appreciate your inputs! Many thanks!

[@ecscapes]

@pranavpugaonkar6674 this betta fish has not jumped for me, but I hear that they can be jumpers. I am putting together an update video for this tank and will discuss this topic and why I think this betta fish hasn’t jumped.

[@NoobScapeuk]

looks so nice and natural

[@ecscapes]

@NoobScapeuk thank you, glad you liked it.

[@RisingFromTheAshes97]

Love the tank and video. I also tap at feeding time 😊

[@ecscapes]

@RisingFromTheAshes97 glad you enjoyed it, I will be doing an update on this tank soon enough.

[@fawcy0101]

Wow! This is really beautifull and unique aquascape. Keep it up !!! :)))

[@ecscapes]

@fawcy0101 thank you, glad you liked it.

[@Scaperoot79]

This is a beautiful scape! I have the UNS 45S and the crypts and Anubias grow perferctly since they're so close to the surface. Beautiful Corys and Betta:)

[@ecscapes]

@Scaperoot79 thank you, glad you like the build. This is my first UNS tank and it really is well made, worth the money in my opinion.

[@krismann9101]

Nicely done dude absolutely lovely . Very relaxing and music choice was fantastic keep up the great work dude your a natural 👍 ❤

[@ecscapes]

@krismann9101 thank you, I appreciate the positive feedback and I am glad you liked the build. 🙏

[@Epona147]

I love these aquariums for the bettas but have you ever had your betta jump out? Always a fear of mine is that they would jump out.

[@ecscapes]

@Epona147 no jumping so far.

[@lashormigasdesebas8689]

What are the tank dimensions? What a total masterpiece! I absolutely loved it, I'd like to try something with the same style

[@ecscapes]

@lashormigasdesabas8689 the tank is the UNS 60s, 60x38x18 cm I think. Glad you liked the build, I will be doing an update video on this tank in the next few weeks to show you all how it has settled in.

[@edlaskojr]

I am working on a tank for my Beta. What are the other fish you put in there? Do they get along with a Beta? Beautiful job on that tank. It looks amazing.

[@ecscapes]

@edlaskojr thank you, glad you liked it. The other fish are panda and sterbai corydoras, and the betta fish doesn’t take any notice of them at all.

[@nicktan8827]

Beautiful tank mate, well done

[@ecscapes]

@nicktan8827 thank you.

[@TaleOfTwoIdiots]

Nicely done, sir!

[@ecscapes]

@TaleOfTwoIdiots thank you kindly.

[@ecscapes]

Thank you for all the feedback, I always welcome it.

[@o_Kinich_o]

Quite a lucky betta !

[@ecscapes]

@MoonlitShadowss I think so.

[@akvaristugur9479]

It's very nice, I watch your channel with pleasure, I came to support you, my friend.

[@ecscapes]

@akvaristugur9479 thank you and welcome.

[@TedTindall]

Another great video! Your getting videos keep getting better and better in quality. Remember me when you’re huge

[@ecscapes]

@TedTindall thank you, glad you liked the video and that my progress can be seen.

[@AquaBenyStyle]

I think it's worth leaving a sub because the projects are very interesting. Greetings from Poland.

[@ecscapes]

@AquaBenyStyle thank you and witamy.

[@stevesmith6022]

Really enjoyed your video mate very inspirational thank you…

[@ecscapes]

@stevesmith6022 thank you, I appreciate your feedback. I enjoyed making it.

[@adithyagmenon378]

Just a question.... how would you clean the gravel as it would be difficult for you to suck up the waste and loose the look of the aqua scape as well no.? ......Not over all but in general?

[@ecscapes]

@adithyagmenon378 the corys lift the dirt from the sand and the filter does the rest.

[@daverdzb3512]

I want one like that but with shrimp. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@ecscapes]

@daverdzb3512 I did think about adding shrimp but I hear that betta fish may eat them.

[@daverdzb3512]

But only shrimp

[@ecscapes]

Sounds great.

[@thomas1848]

Very cool scape!

[@ecscapes]

@thomas1848 thank you.

[@toiynhac]

what a co-incidence, 892 subs and I'm the 892th who like your vid. well done sir

[@ecscapes]

@toiynhac thank you.

[@seanhendrick6138]

The moment I saw this video I knew I would want to subscribe to you

[@ecscapes]

@seanhendrick6138 thank you and welcome.

[@mario_morgan]

Nice work keep it up❤❤❤

[@ecscapes]

@mario_morgan thank you, will do my best.

[@k4ichi400]

I love it, please keep up the good work!

[@ecscapes]

@k4ichi400 thank you.

[@jesseramirez4206]

I’m new into aquascape I want to get all the information I can, what type of water did you usually use when you filled the tank

[@ecscapes]

@jesseramirez4206 I use tap water. The tap water where I am in the UK, is soft. I hope this helps.

[@erikm8372]

I’d recommend doing what I did, a decade ago, and just constantly watching KZbin videos.mi learn a lot from the channel Dustin’s Fish Tanks. And he’s very DIY and casual about it too. Also, it is not so much the "type" of water you use… I mean, salt for marine, or freshwater, that’s gonna matter, lol. 😆 But for fresh, I’ve always used tap water, treated with dechlorinator, and that’s good. I adjusted and tested the temperature literally with my finger. Just to compare it to that of the tank (when doing manual water changes). I know people who are clueless to this day, who BUY filtered water for their betta and "swear by it". But it’s too inconsistent they way, if you buy water, first of all it’s pricey. Then there’s the issue of micronutrients and minerals that will be in different amounts each time you purchase water, if it’s a new brand. And there’s not much "life" in filtered water. We don’t want chlorine or ammonia or certain things like nitrites, but tap water is fine, just treat it. Usually it’s one drop per gallon. For example, use the brand Seachem Prime. That’s what it’s made for! 😂 But if you live somewhere with harder water, as I do, in Southern California, it’s still okay. Again, just use your declorinator/water conditioner. Either way you may get some calcium buildup such as on the filter, or the edges of the tank. Easily scrubbed off.

[@jesseramirez4206]

@@erikm8372 thanks for the information man I really appreciate it! I was just curious once I live in Virginia, the water here has chlorine, as right know I’m trying to learn all I can before I start my first tank

[@TarokBiswas-v1j]

Great imagination Bro

[@ecscapes]

@user-pz4rm6hl5u thank you, glad you liked it.

[@DasJWW]

Beautiful Tank! How is the betta getting along with the corydoras? :)

[@ecscapes]

@DasJWW thank you, glad you liked it. The betta doesn’t pay any attention to the corydoras, so I take that as a good thing. I am getting a new camera soon and will do a full update on this tank once it arrives.

[@closetmonster4471]

Nice to watch an English man instead of American 😂❤ P.s. It looks good 👍

[@ecscapes]

@closetmonster4471 😆, thank you.

[@MeanOldLady]

Very nice. I just put my betta & a nerite buddy into a 3.8g long tank with a light theme & gobi stone for something different. =)

[@ecscapes]

@MeanOldLady thank you. Sounds like your betta and nerite have a great new home.

[@Schizoaffective_Perspective]

Just got a Betta 2.5 months ago. I upgraded him from a 5 gal to a 10 gallon. I thought we were supposed to always keep tanks covered? My little guy jumps often when he's excited. My worst fear is waking up/coming home to him dead on my floor. How do you ensure they do not jump out on an uncovered tank??

[@ecscapes]

@Schizoaffective_Perspective good question. The tank has been going for circa 150 days now and so far the Betta fish hasn’t shown any signs of jumping. I think that it may be down to having most of the surface water covered with floating plants. I hope this helps.

[@dferrazm]

which fish are those that you've put together with your betta? do they live peacefully together? I've heard bettas are aggresive.

[@ecscapes]

@dferrazm those are corydoras, very peaceful bottom dwellers. The Betta fish doesn’t interact with them. I hope this helps.

[@GameAcc-vs6ee]

Please can you tell me about lighting that you used

[@ecscapes]

@GameAcc-vs6ee I will hopefully sort out some links to what I used, and will update the description with them soon.

[@ecscapes]

@GameAcc-vs6ee I have updated the description for this video with links to the bits I bought to make the light. I hope this helps.

[@Studioaquascape]

Looks great! New sub!

[@ecscapes]

@StudioAquascape thank you and welcome.

[@udeesha2389]

Beautiful I love it..💙🎋

[@ecscapes]

@udeesha2389 thank you, glad you like it.

[@AsaLinden-cv6db]

Love it!

[@ecscapes]

@AsaLinden-cv6db thank you, glad you liked it.

[@KK_SHRMP]

15:50 looks amazing! Unfortunately the music is so depressive

[@ecscapes]

Cheer up, it’s Friday.

[@XxTrustNoOnexX]

Nice 🔥🔥

[@ecscapes]

@XxTrustNoOnexX thank you, glad you liked it.

[@guppylovers7452]

Very nice ❤

[@ecscapes]

@guppylovers7452 thank you.

[@TheVaibhav43]

Very Nice

[@ecscapes]

@TheVaibhav43 thank you.

[@arminsadeghi5588]

Biiiiig like , that's wonderful

[@ecscapes]

@arminsadeghi5588 thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@keithjasminecasuyon7483]

How do plants live without sun?

[@ecscapes]

@keithjasminecasuyon7483 plants need light, the light used is a grow light, which means it has a wide spectrum of colour that the plants can use for photosynthesis. I hope this helps.

[@keithjasminecasuyon7483]

@@ecscapes wow thanks man! Keep it up

[@Kakashi19192]

How to clean this fish tank make a video on this topic

[@ecscapes]

@Kakashi9192 I will do this in the next update video for this one.

[@Kakashi19192]

@@ecscapes okei buddy ♥️

[@emanuelinsaudo720]

hi where i can buy the aquarium online ?

[@ecscapes]

@emanuelinsaudo720 I got mine from Horizon Aquatics here in the UK. Which country do you live in?

[@jax6230]

Good vid! I do recommend getting a better microphone though. This is low quality especially for 2024.

[@ecscapes]

@jax6230 thank you glad you like it. I’m currently upgrading my filming equipment and a new microphone is on the list. I have been using a cheap wireless one so far. Buy cheap, get cheap results!

[@goldsteinshekelberg7597]

I like it but isn't it going to evaporate like mad?

[@ecscapes]

@goldsteinshekelberg7597, because of the high surface area to total water volume ratio? Well, this week has been (for the UK) pretty hot and the water level went down less than half a centimetre through evaporation. So no real difference to the other tanks I have.

[@chrisdottanck]

To add on, I live in South East Asia (Malaysia), hot days go up to 30-35 degrees Celsius (sometimes even more). Surprisingly evaporation isn’t much of a problem. But if you add a fan to it to bring the tank temp down, evaporation escalates really quickly (gotta top up water every 3 days).

[@ecscapes]

@chrisdottanck that sounds very hot. 🥵

[@chrisdottanck]

@@ecscapes Yeahh and humid, tropical climate.

[@JhunDumsTVXj]

wow

[@ecscapes]

@JhunDumsTVXj thank you.

[@elimperiodelashormigas5574]

buen video, alguien podria decir que planta es en el minuto 17:49 porfavor

[@ecscapes]

@elimperiodelashormigas5574 it is a peace lily, possibly the white sail type (Spathiphyllum wallisii Bellini). I hope this helps.

[@elimperiodelashormigas5574]

@@ecscapes gracias

[@ecscapes]

de nada

[@elijahjefferson9685]

What are the floating plants ?

[@ecscapes]

@elijahjefferson9685 they are mini water lettuce. I hope this helps.

[@drewmendez3696]

Awesome vid! Sparks ideas of how i would like to build a take once i get more betas

[@ecscapes]

@drewmendez3696 thank you, glad you liked the video and that it has given you ideas for your own project.

[@markosantos5569]

Is the peace lily not poisonous for the fish?

[@ecscapes]

@markosantos5569 I don’t think so, lot’s of people put house plants, including peace lilies, into aquariums.

[@ffxfgxsfxxxg2419]

Only if you submerge it completely in water and then it starts decaying

[@k01100]

everyone complaining about the music is cringe ya’ll have your own music and can turn on subtitles ???? like bro

[@ecscapes]

@ko1100 I appreciate your support, thank you.

[@kareemmohamed8787]

what's the size of this aquarium in cm please ?

[@ecscapes]

@kareemmohamed8787 60x36x18cm. I hope this helps.

[@Raaghav1007]

😍😍......

[@ecscapes]

@Raaghav1007 thank you.

[@Raaghav1007]

@@ecscapes Welcome...✌

[@TSanMig]

I would love to try this but my betta is a confirmed jumper.

[@ecscapes]

@TSanMig sorry to hear that, would adding floating plants help stop the fish from jumping?

[@TSanMig]

@ecscapes tried that. He still found a way to excitedly jump out during feeding time before I hastily bought a lid 😆 I love your setup and vid though, so living vicariously through you

[@ecscapes]

😅 whatever I can do to help, just let me know.

[@endoroboto]

What filter is that?

[@ecscapes]

@endoroboto Seachem Tidal 35. I hope this helps.

[@endoroboto]

@@ecscapes Nice man thank you, I wonder why more filters don't have that piece near the outflow that helps keep the flow horizontal as it moves into the tank instead of the waterfall style drop off most of them have.

[@ecscapes]

No problem, happy to help.

[@Explore_with_ca9dy031]

What the size of your this tank ?

[@ecscapes]

@Explore_with_ca9dy031 60x36x18cm. I hope this helps.

[@Explore_with_ca9dy031]

@@ecscapes thank you

[@ecscapes]

Your welcome 🙏

[@JunCarlosAlberto]

Hermoso

[@ecscapes]

@juncarlosalberto gracias.

[@deanmurphy2775]

What’s the tank size?

[@ecscapes]

60x38x18cm, I hope this helps.

[@Mr.P.G121]

What the size of this tank

[@ecscapes]

@Mr.P.G121 60x36x18 cm. I hope this helps.

[@Fariz.Mammadov]

Hello please tell me tank sizes

[@ecscapes]

@Fariz.Mammadov 60x38x18 cm. I hope that this helps.

[@michaelmoreno7357]

"Small but perfectly formed" isnwhat I tell my girlfriend

[@ecscapes]

@michaelmoreno7357 😆

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

A grown man doesnt need permission to enjoy his his peace.

[@ecscapes]

@eccentricsmithy2746 we all need time for peace.

[@abin9967]

you should buy a mic @EC

[@ecscapes]

@abin9967 I appreciate your feedback. I did use one for this video, I will wear it closer to my head next time.

[@ngothienterrarium]

❤❤❤😊

[@ecscapes]

@ngothienterrarium 🙏

[@Itachi_japon]

❤

[@ecscapes]

@Eren16749 👍🏻

[@freyarobbins4201]

Think this is a bit overstocked. Couple of notable points.. as the tank isn’t fully filled, and including the water displacement from the hardscape I think you’ll be lucky if you have 25L there. That is not enough for a single beta (in my opinion of course), let alone the corys too. Betas love to swim up and down a tank, and having one in a shallow tank feels a bit cruel (again imo). It’s almost like us living in a house with ceilings 2” taller than ourselves. Corys have delicate barbels which love to sift through sand. Just sand, not gravel and small stones. That could be damaging to their barbels, so whilst they’re in an overstocked tank where the parameters are going to fluctuate constantly due to the small water volume, they also may end up with rot or disease on their barbels from sharp substrate. Please, please rethink your stocking options. I am by no means an expert at all, but these are just my thoughts. The tank however, is a thing of beauty. You are very talented in scaping and this video was very relaxing to watch, until you stocked it 😅 Keep up the great craft!

[@ecscapes]

Interesting opinion, thank you for sharing.

[@freyarobbins4201]

@@ecscapesI would recommend this for a shrimp tank, or maybe 6-10 small fish such as ember tetra

[@JT-fl1wr]

c'est tjs beau quand cela vient d'etre fait.....1 an apres....c'est autre chose

[@ecscapes]

@JT-fl1wr that is why good maintenance is important.

[@Duck....]

🦆

[@ecscapes]

🐠

[@AngePasc]

why u didnt put airpump

[@ecscapes]

@AngePasc didn’t think to.

[@Jarvi_]

What for?