How To Make No filter Nano Shrimp Tank! | Step-by-step tutorial

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[@AquascapingCube]

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to create a epic, thriving ecosystem for your shrimp! Sorry for my voice, but I was little ill at that moment ;) 🔔 Subscribe for more videos like this: kzbin.info 🚨Watch next: 🚨 Carpet dry-start method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5-2hIeHnsihh9k Why shrimp molt: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJXCaaN-d5x3g68 Shrimp breeding update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3rQkIWnl79qrKM Shrimp breeding tank: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmPOY2ePmNJ5aKM

[@user-ck8oq5xw5h]

what is the name of the moss?, I do not understand your language

[@AquascapingCube]

@@user-ck8oq5xw5h Weeping Moss - Vesicularia ferriei

[@barrydo]

Is it possible to combine the moss and carpeting into 1 step? Would reduce 2 weeks from the setup

[@AquascapingCube]

I think yes. I was worried about the moss, but now I would do it in one step :)

[@barrydo]

@@AquascapingCube i will start tomorrow :) Thank you!

[@billbush1270]

That moss trick is like using buttermilk and moss in a blender to paint onto unglazed clay flower pots, producing new pots that look like vintage ones that have sat outdoors for years.

[@AquascapingCube]

That's a great idea!

[@filiplaskovski9993]

Takashi amano pioneered it first by chopping up the moss with a knife super fine as it adds many grow points and creates a natural look

[@BjornTengelin]

So I spent the last couple of weeks researching how I want my shrimp tank to look, trying to find a balance between clever solutions, aesthetics and affordability and after looking at what feels like over 30+ videos about tank setups this feels just right for me

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Good luck with your setup!

[@railfe_]

That moss trick is amazing!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! :D I'm glad you liked it!

[@kimdianajones]

dude, mixing the substrate with the moss and then painting it on was SO SMART. I'll have to try it! very cool tank

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! Sure, give it a try!

[@stoneysscapes7544]

Easily one of the best nano build videos on KZbin!!! So easy to see how it can be done and the best part is more likely to keep getting popular as energy and everything else is going up , so thats a great reason to make some more☆

[@AquascapingCube]

Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@KuroHekireki]

Amazing video! I really appreciate the fact that you took your time and didn't rush anything and gave great insight on each step you were going through!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful :)

[@jaymo969]

This is absolutely one of the coolest micro environments I have ever seen created! I love the step by step narrative of making it happen. You, sir, have done a masterful job! Can’t wait to see how it progresses and continues to develop.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@AniMerci]

Very comprehensive and articulate. You are far superior to most KZbinrs! This is inspiring me for my next nano tank. Thank you so much for posting!

[@AquascapingCube]

Wow, thank you very much! It means a lot to read comments like this one! I'm glad you liked it, and good luck with your build!

[@rinasakurai8857]

Absolutely gorgeous build! The moss paste idea is ingenious and something I plan on doing for my next nano shrimp tank.

[@AquascapingCube]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Sas91-g8b]

I think I am planning on doing this as well. Genius idea

[@emmaconnell2586]

I absolutely love your patience doing this. I'm about to rush in and buy plants but now I think I'll take my time and play with moss more. Its looks so effective! Love your creation!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you so much :) Yes, this is nice method. I'm planning to make another one on bigger scale to get more experience. But it will take time ;)

[@emmaconnell2586]

It's a great way to enjoy and take in the whole experience rather than rushing to get the end result. I now want lots of moss over my drift wood and will give this method a go. I'll get my kids involved too. Thanks for inspiring me!

[@Jasper0o0]

Amazing! Looks beautiful

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@John-n8t8y]

This is beautiful..I was unaware I could start like this without the use of co2.. definitely want to give this a try

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Yes, you can try, there is no risk :)

[@vivienlee9078]

I’m in awe!! What a comprehensive build. I’m only a 1-month+ old nano tank owner. I’m interested in adding some shrimps eventually but based on what I read and from your video, I might need more live plants to make them happy. I only have Java fern at the moment. Watching your video was so relaxing. Seeing the moss come back alive was wonderful.

[@AquascapingCube]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@m.b3446]

This is incredible!!! The moss painting 😍

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MichaelWilliams-up2nt]

Thank you thank you so much for the step-by-step how to on the dry start method. I am saving this video to my Video Collection for future use.

[@AquascapingCube]

Great to hear! Glad it was helpful! :)

[@farr1260]

Really great stuff man! Im starting a nano shrimp tank myself and I've never seen anything like what you did with the Flame moss! i'll try it out also please keep making more content you totally deserve more views!

[@AquascapingCube]

I'm glad you liked it :) Thank you for your comment, means a lot!

[@shashankmadhaviya5851]

man I've become big fan of yours, you're doing great................. this tank was an absolute masterpiece

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@write2judie]

I keep opae ula (brackish water) without a filter or pump. I'm thinking about creating a no-tech freshwater nano shrimp tank and have watched countless videos. Yours is my favorite by far. I loved the moss trick and definitely want to incorporate that into my tank when I create it. Thank you so much for a fantastic video!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! :) And good luck with your setup!

[@charlesaldrin1710]

I'm planning to set up my first planted tank and I'm very confuse if I need to have filtration and co2. This video is the answer and it gives bonus tips especially that moss trick. Thank you for uploading this

[@AquascapingCube]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MoChoices]

Why am I just now finding you? 😭 I watched this whole video start to finish like one of my regulars. Good work sirdy 💛

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :) I'm glad you liked it!

[@trak957]

Oh matt I love this you did a great job, a perfect little nano tank, also no maintenance I love it ! have a fabulous day :)

[@AquascapingCube]

Hi Tracy. Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked it! Always great to see you here :) Have a great weekend!

[@ILIKEUALOT]

This is sooo beautiful and i learned a lot!! Thank you😊

[@AquascapingCube]

I'm glad you liked it! :) Thank you :)

[@johnnybest6386]

I like the dry start especially crushing the soil to make a paste nice

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@ADUAquascaping]

Very cool! Can't go wrong with lava rock! Thanks for showing us how you did this scape

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@ADUAquascaping]

@@AquascapingCube crushing up the aquasoil with the moss is a great idea! Better than just using yogurt and moss. I think your idea is great. If someone was worried about mold, then they could add a bit of potassium sorbate to the moss slurry.

[@kelvinth30]

5:30 Wow I have never seen people doing this method before ! Blows my mind

[@AquascapingCube]

Haha. Im glad you liked it :)

[@shado1023]

Looks great - never seen the moss "soup" method but the results look great and seems easy to do, so i am very tempted to try

[@AquascapingCube]

Yes, It's not that difficult :) But it requires some patience ;)

[@ikanpari24]

thank you youtube for recommending me this channel. i think nobody explains it as much as detailed as you. i'm going to start following your channel.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you for your comment! Glad you enjoy it! :)

[@ottott7596]

Thank you this will help me make my first shrimp tank :)

[@AquascapingCube]

Great! Good luck! :)

[@MariuszNajwerOfficial]

dobry scaping!

[@AquascapingCube]

Dzieki!

[@dillonrose3428]

Nice work man!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mrek2068]

Absolutely brilliant video. I love the humour and the end result, with some very informative tips.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks so much!

[@artmartdc]

I am so glad to have come across your chanel as this is exactly the size tank I have.

[@AquascapingCube]

Great! Glad you liked it!

[@joshc4136]

Nicely done. Getting ready to do a shrimp nano and looking for some idea. This was a great video! Thanks

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@billboudsamad5318]

Very peaceful watching and learning your techniques - bravo to you & inspiring me to try it myself. Cheers from Toronto.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@gorky_fr]

Thnx for the inspiration. Dry start is a miracle for me and my moss is thriving like crazy. Now i am going for the carpet! Wish me luck

[@AquascapingCube]

That is great to hear! Good luck!

[@gorky_fr]

@@AquascapingCube is it possible to dry start with other plants too? For example Cryptocoryne Flamingo, or and rotala or and anubias mini.

[@AquascapingCube]

@@gorky_fr Yes, but not all of them. In general the best ones are: mosses, carpeting plants and epiphytes. Stem plants like Rotala are not great for dry start and I wouldn't recommend it.

[@gorky_fr]

@@AquascapingCube so for Cryptocoryne Flamingo and anubias nana i can try a dry start!

[@АнтонинаРыбак-р4и]

Великолепно! В таком маленьком аквариуме получилось сделать такой прекрасный пейзаж!

[@angelaf8597]

Fantastic scape! Really like the end result! 😍

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Dariuslynel]

Very nice. I think it would have been nice to speak about the inhabitance and maybe show when you were stocking the tank. Overall, a very nice scape and outcome. 👍🏽

[@AquascapingCube]

Great suggestion! Thank you!

[@rohandcosta1247]

Wow that's a wonderful design. The moss growing method looks relly good. Will give it a try

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Yes, it's growing really good :)

[@rudybriskar5267]

Nice! I'm going to set up a 10 gallon tank for shrimp only. For the short term I need it for my plants and fish while I do a complete rebuild first on my 29 and then my 20 high. Once I have those two up and running and balanced I'm going to set it up as a dirted tank for my shrimp.

[@AquascapingCube]

Sounds great! Good luck with you project!

[@detlefh.7090]

I will try this method of mixing soil with moss-like plants using an even slower growing species. I am thinking of Riccardia which to my taste fits even better to achieving a dark mystic forest. I am going to combine Riccardia, roots and lava rocks in conjunction with a Buddha statue. I can't wait to try that out... Good luck to you for your future builds.👍

[@AquascapingCube]

Sounds great! Thank you and all the best!

[@JoelLopez-cm3sq]

Simulation of rain help!

[@9catlover]

i love this so much...i am a beginner with tanks and shrimps and my water is getting murky even with a filter. i want to try your method. it's just so stunning...and i love moss. you make it look so simple.

[@AquascapingCube]

Go for it! Start small, see what is not working, try to fix the issues, experiment and keep going! It's really not that difficult, but more you do it - the more experience you get. We were all beginners at some point :) Good luck!

[@9catlover]

Thank you so much. yes i will keep trying. i normally have 2 tanks on the go...so when i get new shrimp, or have to clean out a tank, i can put the shrimp, plecos and snails into the established fresh tank. i must get better substrate and a new light. love your channel...because it's beginner friendly. i really don't want to go the route of expensive filters, Co2 etc. i want nature to do what it naturally does.

[@internetdude6292]

Absolutely beautiful work, painting the moss on is something I’ve never seen before and it’s incredible how well it works! I’m planning on making a similar tank setup myself, how’s it done long term?

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you so much 😀 I worked great in the long run. The only problem I had was moss taking over the entire tank and it was also going into carpet. But overall it was working just great.

[@pandemixroom6151]

Good job buddy

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you!

[@Happygoluckyguy4007]

Freaking awesome!!!❤

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :)

[@vannarasong]

should do a caridina care guide

[@cnucnuful]

Nice work man..well explained

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

[@mnokidsseas6686]

Awesome. You maybe could have saved two weeks if you planted the carpet plants at the same time with the moss? Is that possible?

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Yes, absolutely. I was worried about the different growth speeds, but next time I would just do it at the same time.

[@sadcake7639]

pretty pretty pretty pretty

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :P

[@darrenmurray861]

That just looks gorgeous. I’m going to order some moss for the aquarium that I am converting from fish (through natural wastage) to shrimp.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Good luck with your build!

[@Ryotbh]

6:20 - Damn thats clever, to think I've just been sticking my moss in like a mug!

[@Castlebahun]

Fantastic job. It also looks very very beautiful. What an awesome living lamp to have :-)

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you very much!

[@abcd-jq1sy]

That moss really blew up. Nice scape

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :)

[@alianjum4778]

Love it it is worth watching and it is very informative. Thank you for your video.

[@AquascapingCube]

Very nice of you :) Glad it was helpful!

[@denislukasov4813]

Thanks for sharing this piece of art with us! Absolutely stunning! I am a newbie and trying to make 36l nano ecosystem fish tank so this video is very helpful and full of tips how to do it properly. Thank you!

[@denislukasov4813]

Would it be possible to keep a pair of Betta male and female and few shrimps in this size of fish tank? I know that it is possible to keep one Betta but I don't feel it's good to keep Betta alone.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :) I'm glad you liked it!

[@AquascapingCube]

Keeping a pair in this tank will always end with one of them dead :P This is what they do. And keeping betta alone is absolutely not bad for them, they will be totally fine - so don't worry about that ;) But if you wish - you could keep one betta and OTHER fish like few small corydoras or harlequin rasboras?

[@denislukasov4813]

@@AquascapingCube Thanks for getting back to me! Will have a look at these species as I need to entertain my cat because she is always watching TV with exotic birds and I hope she will enjoy watching Beta and I enjoy watch the football 🤣

[@iamprasanna8961]

It looks stunning and I learnt many things from this. Kudos for the great work. Love and support from Chennai :)

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you so much 😊

[@morganaluthor]

Thanks for the information. Really good video for a beginner like me who wants to start with a small tank with minimal maintenance:)

[@AquascapingCube]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@miguelvargas6017]

YOU HAVE A GIFT

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :)

[@droobs]

Great video thanks !

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@urbanrat84]

I love it! Going to give it a try. Can you do this with US Fissidens moss?

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! I haven't used this moss myself, but in general it should work with almost all types. I did it with 3 different ones and it worked great!

[@CrunchyFern]

I love it! This is such a great quality video! Keep up the good work!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you so much! Really nice to hear :)

[@jjjar12]

nice video with plenty of good detail.thank you.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@ShinarkAndLife]

A nice video and tutorial for beginners. Love your video and your work guys. Keep up great video in the future ! Tks for sharing!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MrBobWareham]

Wow, that looks awesome, and I love it, can I make a smaller one in a jar?

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Yes, you can :) I did similar smaller tanks like this in the past. You just need to consider what you will put inside and how big is your jar.

[@nicolasanders6246]

Love it! I will definitely try the same set-up, thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :) Yes, go for it!

[@jaredahlstrom7627]

Very good guide, and amazing looking scape, thanks for sharing!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thaparomit]

Looks amazing. After flooding did you use C02 ?

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks! No, there is no CO2 there.

[@gudfilms1]

Thank you, for such a nice visuals and process.

[@AquascapingCube]

Glad you like it! :)

[@gudfilms1]

@@AquascapingCube would love to see a video which explains how to stop algae in tank.

[@spuddy553]

link for the moss??? it looks so healthy

[@lucasszymanski114]

Beautiful work!

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! :)

[@akim900]

Beautiful !!! Well done ❤

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :)

[@viktor1118]

super, I really like the wine

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you!

[@jackiekearney]

Very nice 👍

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :)

[@rachelkunz611]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️ Very nice job! It looks so great.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! :)

[@D0B3RW0M4N]

Ty for the upload

[@franciscobranquinho6274]

Nice nano and nice video! Parvula grows without co2? The trick with the moss was really awesome

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you. Yes, I grow parvula without CO2 in many tanks and it always works for me :)

[@johnnybest6386]

Nice

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks!

[@biker55]

fantastic video !did you get all this plant and moss growth without any co2 injection ?

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Yes, there was no CO2 in this tank at any point.

[@janemarriott3389]

Amazing! Thanks

[@AquascapingCube]

Glad you liked it!

[@leonardmulrooney3806]

Very nice work. I might try something similar.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :)

[@arunwithaviewmedia]

I love it

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :)

[@ianscott1812]

Great setup, i am in the process of doing the same. How often & how much water do you change for this no filter setup? I will be using a airstone under the rocks for circulation & hopefully filteration from the porous rocks

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! I was changing water only at the beginning and quite small amounts. Later I was just topping the water that evaporated. Zero problems and all shrimp were doing fine and breeding like crazy. But airstone seems like a good idea, it will definitely minimize the risk for potential problems.

[@Tohm_Cat]

Fantastic video i can't belive it's on got a 155 views !

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :) Views are growing a bit ;)

[@mahbubalmakkawy9245]

MASHA ALLAH AMAZING

[@davgk601]

Very nice video. I have a new 25 liter shrimp tank too and heavily planted. However hearing a lot of conflicting information. Some say water flow is needed on the surface for the flow of oxygen and all co2 for the plants. I have currently both and wondering if what you made is really sustaining in the long term ? How many shrimps would be wise to add to a 25 liter tank? And kudos for the video !

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! You can put 15-20 shrimp for the start - they will breed quite fast. For the CO2 - it's really optional, depending on the plant types you have in your tank. And for water surface, yes some movement can be beneficial, but is not necessary. I have a lot of tanks, some of them have filters, others don't and they are all doing just fine.

[@audrameyer9558]

Wow wow wow!!! I am in love with this one. Thank you for the amazing footage. I want to give the moss "trick" a try 😊

[@AquascapingCube]

Go for it! :) Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@benjaminyellin5095]

Great video! What light are you using? I want to get into the hobby and am a bit overwhelmed by all the different kinds of lights (do you use grow lights/ normal lights?)

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! This is AquaEL Leddy Set Day&Night (4,8W). Welcome to the hobby - you will love it :)

[@madworld.]

it's superb !

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@thediplomat1124]

This is incredible! How do yilou keep algae under control?

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! Algae are not really an issue. I just made very small water changes and was careful with light. Shrimp and snails were cleaning everything up.

[@thediplomat1124]

@AquascapingCube ah ok! Really appreciate the response. What would you recommend the light parameter to be if I put the tank near next to a windows? I would probably only need natural lighting and no overhead light?

[@Matthias.Terboven-Aquaristik]

very nice, good video

[@AquascapingCube]

Thanks!

[@thetortoise117]

Beautiful 😍😍

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you :)

[@thenewmsm]

Any update videos? I could not find them? How is the tank doing now? Still no need to filtrate water?

[@AquascapingCube]

Hi. I took the tank down after 10 months. After it was ready - It was not changing that much and I wanted to try this concept on bigger scale ;) And I never had to use filtration, and it was doing fine. Shrimp were breeding like crazy, and I still have them all in other tank :) One this that was the problem is moss getting into the carpet, so next time maybe I will change to only sand in the front.

[@christinacampbell9948]

Thank you so much for such an informative video! Your tank is beautiful. Can I ask if there was any melting from your carpeting plant? I really want to try the DSM for my first ever tank, but I'm wary that the carpeting plant will start melting after flooding the tank and will be unable to recover itself. Any tips to avoid this? Yours looks like it didn't melt at all.

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! No, I had no issues with melting. Bigger risk is the mold. So be sure to open your tank regularly and let the fresh air inside. If you are worried about melting start with Eleocharis Parvula for the carpet and not Monte Carlo, as it's more difficult to start with. With Parvula it's very easy :) I created nano tank exacly like that, here you can check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/on-wq6aOZd2Slbs Good luck!

[@christinacampbell9948]

Thank you so much for the fast response! Would you care to share where you bought your plants from? 🙂

[@aquatic_backyard]

New subs here, amazing

[@AquascapingCube]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for subbing!

[@gildacosta4344]

Fantastiskt fint!

[@V70RSaint]

I’m sure this won’t get seen or answered but how did you get your plants to transition from humid air growth to fully submersed in 2 weeks without any die off AND it being a “low maintenance” tank? Are you using any ferts or co2 diffusion? Am I missing something here?

[@AquascapingCube]

I had no problems with transition. Only a little bit with hair grass, but moss just started growing very well. And I was not using CO2 or any fertilizers at the beginning. I was just making small water changes and it was enough :)

[@Johnshotter-zp1dv]

Thank you so much for the tutorial I have given it a go and if it turns out half as good as yours I will be pleased . How often do you spray with water thank you

[@AquascapingCube]

You’re welcome 😊 I spray it when I see the moisture going down. Sometimes every day, sometimes every 2 days etc.

[@greenhatforyou2552]

Thanks for the great video! Was wondering would adding some springtails + snails help on the filtering?

[@AquascapingCube]

Thank you! There are some snails inside already (Clithon Corona), and they are doing a great job!