How To: Planted Aquarium Tutorial - 55 Gallon Aquascape With Discus

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So this is a big one. Hope you really enjoy it. I love how it turned out and hopefully gives you guys some ideas for your future build.
The scape will look completely different in a months time so i will do an update once all the background plants have filled in.
I get all my plants, substrate and ferts from Tropica as you all know
All hardscape is from www.aquariumgardens.co.uk where you can also buy the Tropica plant range.
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[@MDFishTanks]

1st Job MD'ers is to like the video. It helps more than you know! ...And maybe buy some merch in the banner above if you want to support the channel :) So this is a big one. Hope you really enjoy it. I love how it turned out and hopefully gives you guys some ideas for your future build. The scape will look completely different in a months time so i will do an update once all the background plants have filled in. I get all my plants, substrate and ferts from Tropica as you all know All hardscape is from www.aquariumgardens.co.uk where you can also buy the Tropica plant range. Items i use regularly: You can buy the bowls i use here: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL Amazon.com: amzn.to/2M4FwFO Opti white nano tank and light: amzn.to/2pwuy3h Gooseneck Clip on lamp (similar as product is now discontinued) Amazon UK amzn.to/2LNat13 Amazon. com amzn.to/2IlwLVA Mini Water Pump: Amazon UK amzn.to/2mjHDez Amazon. com amzn.to/2oAmf5y LED FLoodlights: Amazon UK amzn.to/31KQwgQ Amazon. com amzn.to/359rp9J #plantedtank #aquascape #mdfishtanks

[@shadanahmed9825]

Did u use co2

[@dustinpruitt4680]

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[@animetronic6689]

Whats the temp of that tank?

[@joejorgensb7522]

Whats the song name?

[@zross9211]

I love this tank - I have been researching a lot of different aquascape styles to plan for my own 54g tank and I have decided to use your video as a guide for making mine. I did all the hard scape last night and excited to put in the plants soon. Thanks for posting the detailed video 🙂

[@nimaarezoomandi5325]

That was not aquascaping. That was CREATION of a new world 👌👌👌

[@user-yc4sc7ns3c]

Watching this video compared to your content youve put out recently is so cool! Makes me very happy to see all the knowledge youve gained!

[@ailine5121]

So you basically have a whole plant shop in your house lol that's amazing!

[@MDFishTanks]

haha. It has its perks lol

[@mikefinley4367]

I attribute that as having !multiple tanks and boredom seeing the same scapes. I relate to it as a model railroader and almost as soon as a layout is done the kind sees a new layout and it's torn down for the new. Authors say by the time they get a novel published they are sick of it but the compliments from fans is a reminder of why they write, it can bring joy to others who don't understand writing is hard work and the writer gos over a story so many times they get sick of it. It follows the ida of human desire is endless.

[@wigglewiggle3789]

Ahh coffee, the most important ingredient for any aquascape. I am about to do a full refurb of a fish tank in a couple of weeks when I am on holidays. Thank you for some inspiration.

[@MDFishTanks]

no probs. Glad you like

[@leohlb]

Wow, I really like this tank! The Contrast between the green plants, the discus fish and the black background is incredible!

[@MDFishTanks]

that was the plan. Glad you like :)

[@kaynucklehead1633]

Love you choosing Rummy Noses to compliment the orange Discus.

[@whydnot]

Walks into plant section at the fish store “I’ll take it, all of it...”

[@rifraf6135]

"Except that duckweed, thank you very much."

[@JerryPhilantropy]

@@rifraf6135 If you give a me a single snail, I will sue you

[@rifraf6135]

@@JerryPhilantropy 🐌

[@jdbebebebe9604]

@@JerryPhilantropy Assissim snails ftw!

[@grayaquatics852]

One of the best 55 gallon tanks I've ever seen.

[@jonydupre]

Great video! Btw, if you are using the grow caps from Tropica when setting up your soil, just twist the caps open and pour it in your substrate, more even distribution of nutrients for your plants. You can take them apart! Did the same thing yesterday :)

[@Hirochicken]

This is so gorgeous! And your fish all look excited, exploring their remodeled home. ❤

[@gwengordon9885]

Love your tanks and scapes. I've learned so much by watching your videos. I have just lost my last gold fish of 19 years at Christmas, he was in a 60lt tank. I was thinking of going back to tropical fish which i used to keep and starting up a nano set up. I love Endlers, Guppies and Cory. Your videos have given so many ideas. Thank you 👍 😊

[@aquarium_and_plants]

I want to keep Discus someday in the plants tank. All the plants you stock are very beautiful and wonderful. I look forward to future videos of this tank. coffee... that's very important :)

[@rockymiranda78]

Hello from florida I just want to say that you do a awsome job with your tanks love the idea of no filter tanks and everthing thrives keep up the good work very glad I found your channel . Your videos are very educational

[@jdbebebebe9604]

how can one do no filter?

[@AJ-uh4qd]

I am a fresher in the hobby just trying planted aquarium for a year But too impressed by your work Will definitely try to copy your aquascape since even I have the same discuss like your orange one Really loved your tank Gives lots of inspiration

[@Meiral77]

Love your channel! It's incredibly soothing and relaxing... especially when you just play music and I can watch the beauty of the green underwater world. It's like having my own aquarium for a little while.

[@JordanTait95]

Yet again another stunning tank display 👌 can’t wait to see if all grown in 😍

[@christinepetersen2513]

Such a Rescape from Fishtank is a lot of fun .... hope the fish too.💕💕😁 It's even fun to watch you. thanks for that.

[@MDFishTanks]

no problem :)

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Loved this one bro! I wish plants and hard scape materiel were cheaper and more accessible here. Impossible to get of this stuff without spending a whole check in the U.S. lol ✌🙂💕

[@MDFishTanks]

get some endorsements my friend. Partner up with someone :)

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

@@MDFishTanks I tried buceplant.com but they have shitty contract they make me sign. they are really the only plat supplier there is over here. and they charge to much for some plants. Seems a lot easier to get sponsors over there. lol

[@terrym8976]

Wow !What a beautiful tank !Im looking at ideas for my planted discus tank,but will never look like yours great job !

[@paulhumphreys5764]

Another great scape Mark. Love the contrast between the sand in the foreground and the lush green plants. Still need to Orr out the backing music 😂😂👍🏻

[@briandotson8028]

Love that coffee is mandatory for this setup! I'm gonna redo one of my tanks using your ideas.

[@laszloszocs7477]

Another MD classic style scape like the way you use the rocks as a barrier to outline and separatet up the tank in zones but im not loving the sand in front to be honest the rest is A grade craftsmanship as usual keep it up love to see it in 2 months when its grown in ,also yes established plants do really well in new scapes :D

[@coldsouparchives2149]

The tank was already great you just made it even better!

[@JonahKekona]

Beautiful. Fishes must be super happy

[@richardpezall384]

That tank looks beautiful!

[@anilmakwana5783]

Class video. And not a single word spoken

[@fishsaucesoyasaucetravelli1097]

Wow! Very nice. I think all your plants costs more than my whole setup!!

[@leannepereira1680]

Just bought a 55 gallon tank, I am so doing this

[@AquariumGardensAquascaping]

Absolutely love what you did with wood Marc, and the moss attached 👌🌱💚

[@Shano84Mac]

Really Beautiful at the end when it's short like that and with the wood, more elegant, fantastic job. You should try waterproof hockey puck LED lights. They come with a remote control and the auto color rotation or having a pinkish purple glow in the back really makes it pop. You Should try something similar while playing beautiful classical music and watch the tank just..( Glow and Flow ) I like to call it. It's.. wild.

[@franciscomejia7610]

So jeolous!!! Just getting my tank established, I will copy you! Great job

[@brianpyle9045]

Awesome tank, was planning on starting up a Discus tank very soon and gave me a really good idea of what look I'm going after, great content as always!! 👌👌

[@MDFishTanks]

cheers brian

[@bakotako]

Depends if you are getting juvenile or adult discus and the pH of your water, tbh. Juvenile and high pH water means you might want to reconsider a heavily planted tank for now until the discus are more grown and mature.

[@brianpyle9045]

@@bakotako Im looking to just start with juveniles since they're gonna be my first discus, I've seen a lot that it's more of maintaining a PH level that's more important, since they seem to not do well with changes well, but I'll definitely keep it in mind. Thanks for the info!!

[@bakotako]

@@brianpyle9045 Get a group of 4 or more. Bacteria/parasite curve follow the pH scale and temperature. Discus prefer pH of 6.5 and high temps. The low pH reduces bacteria/parasite levels to tolerable discus levels. Higher pH means more bacteria/parasites, planted tanks add to that equation as well, and high temps will explode a bacteria/parasite level. Keeping discus in high pH is not the end of the world but it does mean while discus are juvenile and more susceptible to disease they should be kept in a bare bottom tank with frequent water changes until they grown a bit (~6 months, 5") with good feed. Maintaining pH just means try not to use pH buffers or acids unnaturally and age your water. This is a given for discus care. I don't know what your pH is but if it is on the higher side (well, hard tap water), I would recommend just going bare bottom for the grow out and double the water changes. Have a bottle of metronidazole (ex. metro+) handy. Discus are notorious for internal parasites not in a RO system. Hope this helps! Discus are great just gotta be realistic and prepared.

[@paulsabucchi]

The general advice is that if you want to put discus in a planted tank it is best to buy them already pretty big (but you pay ££££ for good ones), to grow out juvies properly (so they will not end up stunted) means good water quality, feeding a lot and so also cleaning and changing a lot of water (with mine for the first 18 months I kept the 100gal tank totally bare and changed 70 gal every day, only after that time I started scaping). Discus are not difficult fish to keep (except the wild caught ones ) but more than most other fish they show issues if not kept as they require

[@berrywaffles]

About to finish off my aquascape today! 🦐🌱

[@MDFishTanks]

good luck

[@berrywaffles]

MD Fish Tanks thank you! I’m still very new to it but I’m learning :)

[@kwahanui]

Dude your tank looks dope. Love all the different variety of both fiish and plants. Thanks for all the great videos 👍

[@ryans6451]

Your cristmass moss are very healty bro.. Exelent work 😎😎

[@amberwireman8864]

Beautiful scape. Would be interested to see the total cost of scapes in videos in the future, though!

[@memorykeepersarchive3953]

I’m gonna need you to come to CA and build a replica of this gorgeous tank. It’s exactly what I’m looking for 🥰

[@Tobias611]

That tank looks absolutely stunning, makes me want to rescape mine too! Love the plant diversity, though I would've preferred a touch more red in the left corner. You should take a look at hygrophila difformis, a very fast growing background plant that looks lovely too (Half of my tank now consists of it) with nice leaves that stand out.

[@MDFishTanks]

thanks pal. I'll take a look

[@Tobias611]

@@beaka63 just stating what I would've done differently makes me an ego? Okay.

[@nicholasbaxley1693]

Think it's time to invest in a tank that's solely for keeping and preparing plants ;) tank looks amazing as always! I dont know if you can mess up lol

[@morrisfalker2773]

Aquascape with wow effect. Notice how much the fish like it aswell.

[@grosantijohnsen9070]

You make it look so easy.

[@spencerbray2054]

Wow great rescape Marc! Absolutely nailed it! Ive fallen in love with the textures of seiryu stone; just did a CPD scape using it and the textures of it with an LED light (shimmering effect) are stunning! Cheers from Canada!

[@brookebiddle6199]

Like literally not to give you a big head but you are the best fish keeper and Aquascape are in the entire KZbin world no offense George Farmer

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

Beautiful set up....you always have secert tips....you r genius in this hobby.

[@shobico89]

Amazing tank. I just bought a Jbj65 and i am going to do it and hope it turns out that beautiful

[@mysticalnation6713]

There are so many beautiful guppies in this tank.put some of them in ur nano tanks so that they could be appreciated better. In this tank the center or attraction is always the 2 discusses. Anyway great vid bro.ur vids make my day:)

[@edstaart8548]

Great looking design , stunning. Wish I had the space for all those plants( holding tanks) that's so helpful.

[@aurora_dawn123]

It'd be cool to have dwarf baby tears or Monte Carlo creeping over the rocks.

[@adamcenteno6155]

Absolutely gorgeous. If I had all of those materials you have, for sure I’d be creating the most beautiful tank arrangements.

[@gemmabailey472]

This is incredible absolutely breathtaking

[@EnragedTofu]

Just watched this video again. Such great background tracks, man!

[@14seantl]

Wow..stunning. you crushed it

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

This is so stunningly beautiful I really enjoyed the video

[@fload46d]

Very nice and thank you. I was a hobbyist fifty plus years ago. It has come a long way. Your end product is very nice. I wonder though if you had to use carbon dioxide? You don't show it. One thing to make that tank better would be to get rid of the guppies. Personally I think tetras and associates would be enough (and, of course, the discus---keep them!).

[@laonarhilovsky2941]

LOOKING GOOD ! Nice laid back music.

[@josejuliooteros3178]

ME GUSTA MUCHO TU ACUARIO GRACIAS POR EL VIDEO

[@789thesaint]

Nice job keep it up, love from Dubai

[@sarthakpyne2466]

The is looking fantastic now😘😘😊

[@markkinnersley5134]

Wow mate that is unbelievabley good

[@thexnewyorker7284]

Amazing talent and vision. Keep it up

[@annalee7403]

Incredible. I love to watch you work. Your aquascapes come together like a painting, don't they? Your plant stash looks lovely also. Is that a new addition to your studio? Very nice!

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Nice update and replant Marc

[@riverwoodaquatics7028]

Turned out amazing! Great tank 🙌🏻

[@yermailmain206]

I would love to take all your plant clippings😍

[@MrMorlers]

Looks amazing! Fantastic work. I'd be interested in how much money that took for the whole remodel and how long it took you. The depth you achieved for 55G is very impressive.

[@josiereyna864]

I must purchase plants from you 😂 love your Aqua scape

[@naturedo2]

Brilliant video and brilliant tank!

[@michaelrojas7240]

Nice remodel Mark!

[@mishao3215]

Gorgeous!

[@cicco1838]

so beautiful and the music to awesome work bro...

[@maks758]

Great video as always, hopefully I can get a 55 gallon one day :)

[@KinqHaze]

Much love from Brooklyn NY 🔥🔥🔥

[@arnehefer5749]

6:16 damn you’re lucky to have that soil, in South Africa, a 5kg bag costs like R1500!

[@jdbebebebe9604]

Yup, just spent 100 bucks on substate. The soil here in Vegas isnt the best unless you are growing a cactus.

[@codyshowalter583]

Really nice rescape, well done.

[@michellebraswell7364]

So beautiful!!!!

[@briansmith5201]

Wow!! Incredible. Love it!

[@bobymat3896]

I'm Indonesian,.. I really like aquariums..like

[@jsf1212]

Can you post an update video of the plant growth?

[@neemapaxima6116]

Shopkeeper: *So which will it be* ? - *ALL*

[@sloppyjoe400]

Really makes me wanna rescape my 60...

[@fishgirlforlife937]

Amazing! You’ve got the eye for it!😃

[@charliegalanti8765]

Great tank , thx for sharing

[@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965]

Amazing planted aquarium. I have to do an emergency cleaning and planting in my nano, some of the plants that I purchased from a reputable seller for some reason just died and need to replace them. Don’t blame the seller could be my fault too.

[@brigzee]

Wow! Beautiful aquarium....

[@jackwalter1648]

What are the dimensions on that tank? It looks like it has substantially more depth than a standard 55

[@jesusvelasco710]

Beautiful

[@paulsabucchi]

Really nice scape, the only thing I would have avoided is the two discus. In my personal experience discus do not thrive in a heavily scaped tank

[@MDFishTanks]

they have been in one since little. They were already stunted when i got them and do really well in my scaped tanks. I did have 6 but 4 were so poor that I took 3 back to the shop and one died :( you live and learn. Dont buy cheap discus

[@paulsabucchi]

@@MDFishTanks fair enough, those two survivers are better off in your planted tank than they were wherever they came from. Having said this, I think it would be best to warn people that putting discus in a planted tank adds a whole new heap of issues, mainly that the water temperature and chemistry that is best for these fish are not ideal for most plants. It is doable but requires more effort. Anyway keep up the good work, your tanks are always an inspiration

[@platyadmirer]

How many fish are in that aquarium??? I'm actually really curious about that number. Are you able to increase the fish capacity in aquariums because of plants? If so, by how much?

[@kbalaz]

@@platyadmirer plants, filtration, bio load of fish, lots of factors when it comes to numbers of fish in a tank.

[@platyadmirer]

kbalaz so for example more plants and filtration = bigger bioload capacity?

[@FloodXL]

God damn! So nice man!!! Your channel rules. Keep em coming.

[@alasdairaquatics]

Great video as always! 👍

[@urkosea8866]

Great! I LOVE discus

[@publiusvelocitor4668]

My goal is to have my aquarium look as good as your "before" shot.

[@ManuelVitoriano]

Another great Job.. thanks ...

[@simonpidgeon949]

Stunning tank m8 💯👍👍

[@FJonas-ko5dl]

Great job, Love the videos you do!

[@anthonym6202]

I have a 55 gallon tank and I wanted to do plants in it. These are the fish that I am thinking of. Two clown plecos, two female bettas, 4 rainbow fish, 5 panda Cory’s and a pair of apistos. I do want a center fish I was thinking of a electric blue acara or a keyhole cichlid.

[@davidyoung7955]

Lack of info what lighting do you use do you use co2 it is beautiful tank thanks for including the plant names you use

[@yadisupriadi4900]

Awesome tank

[@debrascheer4577]

Thanks for the inspiration I'm going to make something similar in my 55 gallon tank but it may take me longer to get all the plants lol 💸💸