I GOT A NEW *RARE* BETTA! Full Step By Step Aquascape Tutorial

In this video I'm setting up the first aquascape in my new studio! I'm making a 5 gallon planted tank for a beautiful betta!
Everything I've used to create this aquascape (affiliate links)
Tank: UNS 5T
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Light: Twinstar 300EA
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LIQUID FERT
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APT SKY RO MINERALS
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FOAM LEVELING MAT
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HOB FILTER
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BASE LAYER SUBSTRATE
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Aquasoil
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Super glue Liquid
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Super glue Gel
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Super glue Precision Tips
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GLASS BACKGROUND FOIL
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🚨Watch this next!🚨
Inspiration playlist! • Build Videos
CO2 buying guide! • BEST CO2 SYSTEM FOR BE...
How to SETUP your CO2! • EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO...
Simple fertilizer dosing! • SIMPLE AQUARIUM PLANT ...
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[@MJAquascaping]

Everything I've used to create this aquascape (affiliate links) Tank: UNS 5T US: bit.ly/3R8QI53 EU: bit.ly/3S0rJ2J Light: Twinstar 300EA US: bit.ly/3wYtXKk EU: bit.ly/3RiZWLz LIQUID FERT bit.ly/3tIVFsv USE CODE MJAQUA FOR 15% OFF APT SKY RO MINERALS bit.ly/3Ujs43X USE CODE MJAQUA FOR 15% OFF FOAM LEVELING MAT EU: amzn.to/3uZ0sa2 US: amzn.to/3GJrPY6 HOB FILTER EU: amzn.to/47YeCXo US: amzn.to/3uYOyNg BASE LAYER SUBSTRATE EU: bit.ly/48H90kD US: bit.ly/3D7RAB1 Aquasoil EU: bit.ly/3qhHDt4 US: bit.ly/3Rea86F Super glue Liquid EU: bit.ly/3rC0rY3 US: amzn.to/408UAqi Super glue Gel EU: amzn.to/46B3L52 US: amzn.to/3J2owwM GLASS BACKGROUND FOIL US: amzn.to/3NKopcC EU: amzn.to/41d4HJg 🚨Watch this next!🚨 Inspiration playlist! • Build Videos CO2 buying guide! • BEST CO2 SYSTEM FOR BEGINNERS?🤔 CO2 S... How to SETUP your CO2! • EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SETUP ... Simple fertilizer dosing! • SIMPLE AQUARIUM PLANT LIQUID FERTILIZ... 👉🏻Cool Aquascaping T-shirts: mosscotton.com/ Code: mjaqua10 👉🏻15% off 2hraquarist.com with code: MJAQUA 👉🏻Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my KZbin channel: / mjaquascaping #plantedtank #aquascape #mjaquascaping

[@filipsta]

@MJAquascaping any good heater recommendations for small betta tank?????

[@gritzd5070]

lol at the lady admiring MJ @ 16:10

[@GardenEvolution]

I mean who wouldn’t lol

[@justin94431]

​@@GardenEvolution yes mj handsome Hunk.. 😂

[@MandyJane123700]

Even with all the problems along the way, it turned out really beautiful. I have a hang on the back just like that one, and I had to make sure it was tilted towards the tank a little bit.

[@themelonpatch_]

oh my god, idk what mic you use but the audio is so perfect. it gave me chills at the beginning

[@nancywaterhouse3135]

Like others have said, the fact that you share the unexpected challenges that arise along with your beautiful successes is so helpful . Rarely have things gone according to 'plan' for me ... but it is the way I learn and try making changes. I'm glad you went with a new Betta...so gorgeous. 🙏

[@MJAquascaping]

Thank you Nancy!

[@AlFalahGroupTV]

Hey bro, just wanna let u know i really love your nano build thank.. truthfully i learn alot of managing algae and build videos from your channel.. i learn from building 1 tank to 5 tanks now, thanks to your channel..keep it coming man

[@Arcticwolfbc]

Mark, thank you for showing the good and the bad that sometimes happens. The tank came out really nice. It was good to meet you in Dallas.

[@adamhuckfeldt2895]

Just gonna say, the super glue & cotton pad method is no joke. I just built a waterfall for a paludarium using that method and it is solid. I used 10 pounds of blue seiryu stone pieces. Now i can pick up thy whole waterfall as 1 piece. If you are on the fence about MJ's advice, don't be. Solid skills and advice on this channel.

[@TheFurlock]

The beautiful thing about the art of aquascaping is there overlap and synchronicity of thought in the analog world.

[@Atlas92936]

New MJ + Betta video is always a pleasant watch

[@owenschulz9504]

I would love to see a tank design where the tank belongs in a peninsula configuration (~2x1 tank with one short side facing a wall, so the two king sides and the end are all visible to the viewer) the idea that makes this design interesting is that you would have a triangle setup facing the long side, but it is in the center of the tank from the short side because you’ll be looking at it from all thee angles

[@owenschulz9504]

Room ____________________ |~~~~~~~~~~,___ | | Structure ___‘,=# | Room |~~~~~~~~~~’ | ‘------------‘ Room

[@AquaBenyStyle]

If I had so much space, I would also allow myself more aquariums. Anyway, aquariums are always in my heart ❤ Thanks to your passion, my passion is developing, so thank you for creating cool materials about aquariums 👍😎 Greetings from Poland.

[@mattferg84]

Not sure if you have new hardware or it’s the smaller space, but your vocal audio sounds awesome (like a podcast or voiceover)

[@pulungmedia]

Indonesia hadir nyimak cara anda membuat aquascape saudaraku, salam sejahtera untuk anda semoga harimu menyenangkan saudaraku

[@GarageGills]

Always enjoy you scapes/videos. It was great meeting you at Aquashella.

[@meganmegybear6552]

This gave me motivation to never give up thank you ❤

[@lukaswenzel5008]

Have you ever had an issue with bettas jumping out of an aquarium? I heard from many people who say that it's dangerous to keep them in an aquarium without a lid. (I want to build a nice little betta-scape myself, but I'm a bit scared) As always great scape and great video! I'm loving your videos since you had about 5k subs. Props to the growth in content and quality since then! :)

[@josephcercy8117]

Beautiful aquascaping and that new betta is gorgeous!

[@themountain59]

Very nice setup...Betta splendens are always fun to look at!

[@MJAquascaping]

Yes they are!

[@briandacosta5913]

Beautiful Scape!!!!!.

[@mrsdisney5320]

Beautiful Betta!

[@BKAqua]

You drop this video when I am looking for ideas for my Betta that i rescued! You are amazing! Thank you.

[@tracys.6033]

Stunning betta!

[@matthewsmith6169]

Awesome scape despite the issues. When will we see you and MD doing a scape?

[@michaelc6755]

Hey Mark. I bet it feels great to finish your first scape in the place

[@MJAquascaping]

It does!

[@yashtapase3821]

Woah thats a great scape sir But i still prefer the jungle look of the alien betta ❤😂

[@stefanotanti7296]

Very nice my friend!

[@miniandy82]

Nice scape ❤ please upload some pics when the stems fill in at the back. Great to see the new studio in action. I'm also interested to see how you get on with the yellow neocaridina, didn't have much luck with them myself.

[@thecoinjar]

Your videos always are so peacful and calm, thank you! With no lid on your tanks how do you prevent the bettas from jumping out?

[@MJAquascaping]

I keep the water level a bit lower compared to my other tanks :)

[@TheRealTMar]

I also love the Dennerle aquasoil, especially since Hornbach sells it much cheaper than any other aquasoil around here.

[@user-ew3sl8xw2s]

Another beautiful scape. I seed that you don't use a lid in your tank, do you have not fear that betta jump out?? thanks

[@ethandcruz-mitchell168]

Beautiful betta❤

[@petrfrolich7544]

Lovely betta fish and as always stunning scape. Thank you for inspiration.

[@ksaandor]

Good to see you picked up the precision tips after your latest collab with Jurijs, they make so much less mess and easier to use imo.

[@adamhuckfeldt2895]

MJ, any chance you could create another video compilation of that wonderful music you use in your videos? I love to listen to it while I'm creating a new scape or while doing maintenance.

[@MJAquascaping]

Just music and beautiful Aquascapes? 😊

[@adamhuckfeldt2895]

@MJAquascaping That would be great. I know you have 1 video already but another one would be amazing. A good way to show off your new studio maybe.

[@rachelburnell9532]

I just bought that hang on back filter for my nano. It does the job 👍

[@hughhoneyman2130]

Looks good now. Good job here MJ.

[@AgeOrmstad]

Sweet 👍

[@ahmadsaidi8996]

hi, how you fit cracks between rocks to avoid mixing soil with sand

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Great tutorial 👍🏻

[@jaman80]

Looks very nice, and the betta is absolute beautiful! 😍

[@diedine2241]

Wow. That is a wonderful Scape and a verry wonderful Betta❤

[@sheriDJ71]

Lovely tank set up, beautiful betta and congratulations You’re officially creating in your new studio 🎉❤ Let them have a flaring session from time to time, it’s like a gym workout, but on a ”Betta” scale 😉 Lisa from KG Tropicals use to talk about it on their channel

[@massimobrigati6649]

Hi Mark, congratulations on your aquariums and sharing your experiences. That Betta is wonderful, one of the most beautiful fish I've ever seen, a video on the water and the osmosis system would be interesting (assuming you haven't already done it, you've made many and I might have missed it). thanks and keep going! 😊

[@space_ghost_z941]

Nice build cool betta!

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

My head goes It needs fifth rock ! The uneven numbers rules is burned unto my brain since i was a landscaper. Haha But it looks amazing. I love your 'simple' but effective and beautifull scapes. And you sit perfectly in between guys like MD and the guys of Green Aqua. Helping and inspiring beginners to step up their game. Good luck in your new studio and new adventures.

[@yermailmain206]

Would love to have a red only planted tank. Never tried CO2 so I don’t think i can achieve that but maybe in the future😍🤙🏽

[@aquascapeangelfish]

Super Vidéo 👍

[@Tatyasha81]

So cute ❤

[@sergeiz.5815]

Very cool 👍

[@johnwilkerson9804]

I appreciate you sharing even the mistakes. I wish I had access to cool wood pieces like that at my USA garden center 🤣 we have to either gamble online or pay a fortune at a store

[@stephenevans7884]

I bought a 3 bed flat in the Netherlands because of this guy

[@fortunesfishing4766]

Keen as for this man

[@Aquaticvibes9775]

Cool setup 🍃🌿💚

[@MJAquascaping]

Thanks! 😊

[@tombarb2864]

Glad you got to attend aquashella (sp?) the tank is great. Love your new studio

[@owenschulz9504]

Be careful when showing bank/ credit cards on screen. Some people are evil

[@stephenchow5161]

my bettas are definitely killers

[@thephalaenopsisqueen6960]

Not a Betta fan but that is a STUNNING Betta!! 😍

[@marsberendsen9962]

Hoi Mark-Jan, ik vroeg me af wat voor een merk lijm je gebruikt. En waar je die nozzles heb gekocht! Dank voor je prettig video-werk. En voor je heerlijk rustige behandeling van de diverse onderwerpen. Heb al echt veel van je geleerd. Keep up the good work!

[@MJAquascaping]

Bedankt voor de complimenten :) Hier een link naar de lijm+nozzles die ik gebruik bit.ly/3rC0rY3

[@cobramike1982]

Nice a Betta tank. Want to make one to.

[@MJAquascaping]

Go for it!

[@peaoat3608]

HOTB filters leak a bit too often. I retired all of mine for that reason.

[@stephenevans7884]

We all jacked up on CO² now man

[@aquarium_Love1]

I big fan brother.... from India 🇮🇳

[@zerod.gaming3930]

“Honey wake up Mj just dropped a new video” (it’s 2:43am)

[@HuanZhang-zr3dj]

Love that betta! Did you get him in Exotica Amsterdam?

[@MJAquascaping]

Yea I did 😊

[@SimaoPimenta-fs6zn]

so no heater and no co2 ?

[@johnnyzen4282]

Hey. I'm fairly new to the hobby and was wondering what kind of aquarium glue/adhesive you'd recommend. It seems like the majority of brands are literally just regular old superglue. Im starting to work on my first larger tank, a 40 gallon, and would appreciate the input.

[@MJAquascaping]

For hardscape I always use liquid type cyanoacrylate super glue in combination with cotton pads, just like I showed in this video. For plants you can use the gel type cyanoacrylate super glue.

[@ziender]

Where do you like to leave your hardness for a planted tank? What ppm?

[@MJAquascaping]

120 or so :)

[@ziender]

Thanks! I have about 8x that, and I get terribly slow growth with my plants. Now I know why.

[@alexanderhilsendegen3307]

Anyone else expected a flexispot placement in the beginning?? 😂

[@chrismucha2552]

Nice outcome but where is the nozle link? :P Cheers

[@MJAquascaping]

My bad 😂 Super glue Precision Tips US: amzn.to/3yT0diu EU: amzn.to/3X82dxB

[@chrismucha2552]

@@MJAquascaping thank You Mate! Cheers

[@AJ-mw4nb]

Hi, how often do you change water for this?

[@MJAquascaping]

Once a week 50%

[@johnearnesttorres4617]

You should let them flare at each other for a few minutes everyday mj. Groomers usually do that to maintain good form for their tails and fins

[@MahAposBarh]

Hello, really like your videos! Best regards from Poland. I would like to know in what temerature do you house your bettas? :)

[@MJAquascaping]

Since it is summer right now, my studio is 23-24C

[@MahAposBarh]

@@MJAquascaping Thanks for reply and information :)

[@toxiccity97]

new mic? audio sounds great

[@MJAquascaping]

A little bit of AI enhancing 😊

[@alvin99ful]

Where did you put the heater?

[@MJAquascaping]

Currently summer over here, so don’t need one for now 😊

[@alvin99ful]

@@MJAquascapingahhh what a luxury, only reason I haven’t gotten a beta is because of the heater.

[@gOOLY]

I've always wanted an avatar but I've always had bad luck with bettas so I stopped getting them altogether. Beautiful fish!

[@themountain59]

What Betta did you get and what was the issue? In y experience they are the easiest fish to care for besides Guppies.

[@gOOLY]

@@themountain59 different forms, different breeds. They all showed signs of dropsy/pineconing after a while, never had one make it longer than a year and a half. Never had problems with other fish.

[@aesticsdesign]

Does pinnatifida need CO2?

[@MJAquascaping]

It's possible to grow it without. But it looks a lot better with CO2 in my opinion

[@Luna-yi8dm]

I want to set up a nano tank like this but can I still do it without co2?...

[@MJAquascaping]

Yeah that's possible, just make sure you select plants that grow okay without CO2

[@AquascapingAmazing]

That is completely possible and very simple. I also make many types of tanks without co2 but the plants are still green and grow stably. That depends a lot on you choosing the right type of tree

[@muhammadsaleh3200]

maybe its just me but the uneven water level is messing with my OCD 😂😂

[@MJAquascaping]

Same here actually 😂 I need to adjust the shelf

[@Jarri_Sonfor]

Bettas and shrimps are ok together depending on the betta. There are peaceful bettas and non peaceful ones 😅

[@thejuanderful]

"I don't like to see the wall" A tank without a background causes stress and harm to many fish. I've heard it's even illegal in some places. By putting a background on the tank the fish can stop stressing about predators coming at them from all directions, one direction is safe.

[@_storm4963]

45 seconds ago, thats hot

[@presenter_]

can you giveaway of light because im making 4x2x2 planted aquarium for me its very expensive to afford the light so👉🏼👈🏼 im very thankful if you give me

[@maryglover8283]

🩷

[@onehandwashes]

another great scape as always but PLEASE learn about keeping bettas. All those sharp edges are not good for a half moon.

[@robertwinkler8444]

I think all fish need room to swim, small tanks are not my cup of tea so I'll pass on the video...sorry

[@banshee1322]

I’d say 5 gallons is the minimum for a betta…so this is okay. They also love heavily planted tanks like this one

[@MeanOldLady]

Not a fan of the chipmunk musack, but it's a great scape!

[@MJAquascaping]

The music?

[@stephenevans7884]

THE TOP DOG IS BACK. le grandè fromäge!🤌, el Queso grande...The big cheese.