I Made a MINI DESK AQUARIUM Without a Filter! (Aquascape Tutorial)

In this video I'm making a New Mini Desk Aquarium! This is something everyone can make, it's very low cost, and super easy to maintain as well!
Everything I've used to create this aquascape (affiliate links)
TANK
US: bit.ly/3YMbYA4
EU: bit.ly/3Q49ZDj
LIGHT
US: amzn.to/3Dru7te
EU: bit.ly/3CoXxYF
LIGHT STAND
US: amzn.to/3DnaPoY
EU: bit.ly/44X8tJ0
SOIL
US: bit.ly/3Rea86F
EU: bit.ly/3WJnE4J
ROCKS
US: bit.ly/3YNgRbi
EU: bit.ly/3HWtpX1
SAND
US: bit.ly/3A9JKV4
EU: bit.ly/3v9YhgG
GLASS BACKGROUND FOIL
US: amzn.to/3NKopcC
EU: amzn.to/41d4HJg
PLANTS
Myriophyllum Guyana
US: bit.ly/3Y61JX2
Blyxa Japonica
US: bit.ly/4736BjO
Ammania
US: bit.ly/473BzIW
Hair grass
US: bit.ly/3rEvTVr
Bucephalandra
US: bit.ly/3Y0S9Vz
Equipment I like to use (affiliate links)
Tank
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EU: bit.ly/3S3y9ht
Light
US: bit.ly/3S2WxjC
EU: bit.ly/3z6R16F
Filter
US: bit.ly/3yxFttR
EU: bit.ly/3eoYxUn
Clear Filter Pipes
US: bit.ly/3RsFJkT
EU: bit.ly/3AL5oyv
Substrate
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EU: bit.ly/3qhHDt4
Wood (similar)
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EU: bit.ly/3MwgKfm
Rocks (similar)
US: bit.ly/3yAO7Yk
EU: bit.ly/3Tn0tLX
Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis parvula)
US: bit.ly/3VsJIR5
Umbrella Hair Grass (Eleocharis Vivipara)
US: bit.ly/3MpO9br
Riccardia moss
US: bit.ly/3SR3Zy9
Juncus repens
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Crypt parva
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Crypt lutea
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Crypt walkeri
US: bit.ly/3rSxBzu
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[@MJAquascaping]

Don't forget to switch to 4K! Thanks for your support! Everything I've used to create this aquascape (affiliate links) TANK US: bit.ly/3YMbYA4 EU: bit.ly/3Q49ZDj LIGHT US: amzn.to/3Dru7te EU: bit.ly/3CoXxYF LIGHT STAND US: amzn.to/3DnaPoY EU: bit.ly/44X8tJ0 SOIL US: bit.ly/3Rea86F EU: bit.ly/3WJnE4J ROCKS US: bit.ly/3YNgRbi EU: bit.ly/3HWtpX1 SAND US: bit.ly/3A9JKV4 EU: bit.ly/3v9YhgG GLASS BACKGROUND FOIL US: amzn.to/3NKopcC EU: amzn.to/41d4HJg PLANTS Myriophyllum Guyana US: bit.ly/3Y61JX2 Blyxa Japonica US: bit.ly/4736BjO Ammania US: bit.ly/473BzIW Hair grass US: bit.ly/3rEvTVr Bucephalandra US: bit.ly/3Y0S9Vz

[@NCAAFootballRetroGamer]

Great video 😊 I'm hoping to get to 500

[@Goudmunter]

Je hebt zo een mooi aquarium rek. Waar gekocht? You have such a beautiful aquarium stand. Where did you buy it?

[@ryanmcdonough2140]

Really enjoy your channel. I especially love that you give 2-3 week update on the tanks in the same video. That takes a lot of discipline and planning and its not unnoticed. Keep it up!

[@don83030]

I'd love a video where you explain how to maintain these mini filter less aqauriums

[@TerrariumDesigns]

Quality as always!

[@GrumpyGillsFishing]

Man thank you for that diy co2 tip. Getting into co2 is expensive and this is a great way to get into it without breaking the bank.

[@andrew22xcc]

i watch every video that you do, idk what it is but this one takes the cake. i love nano tanks and that fern combo'd with the dragon stone layout just screams experience. sand was a super nice touch as well. abosolutely loved the end look of the tank, even without the full plant grow-in.

[@MJAquascaping]

Thanks so much :)

[@shuvidola7293]

never seen an Asparagus fern being used in an aquatic setup, probably you are the first one to try it, and it inspires me to do that as well!

[@emberframe6994]

Looking very cool, I love the redesign.

[@sparkaquaria]

Love this build! 🙌

[@WhiteCottages]

It looks wonderful!

[@stevenbowerman1154]

love your little tank looks so good

[@richardq1144]

The videos are great and very informative, starting my planted tank journey and it has helped a lot!

[@MrCarson66]

"Super simple" but fantastic stuff! Most appreciated. So good to learn and watch.

[@usmc187]

I just got the UNS 20C, perfect timing of this video! You do awesome work!

[@tracys.6033]

New design looks good MJ. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for sharing.

[@alvinlee1816]

your works are always my inspiration and I hope I can learn more from you

[@kered36]

mooi, and so simple. I love the dragon stone.

[@disartdisart5613]

Allways loving your content!!😮

[@rs3370]

Thank you so much for the link to the light stand! I have the exact same light (I believe I bought it on your recommendation), but it's been sitting unused in the box for the last year. The rimless tank I tried it on when I first got the light cracked, so I've been leery of trying it on any other tanks. I just ordered the stand through your link! Thank you so much.

[@elite6657]

Just found this channel since I’m starting to aquascape and man your awesome

[@TheBrizzle]

this is the prettiest tank you have set up so far imho

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Awesome mini desk aquarium 👍🏻

[@Yallahchris]

Wow didn’t expect the co2 tutorial now I gotta try it!

[@MandyJane123700]

That turned out sweet! I love the asparagus fern, I think I will see if I can order one from somewhere.

[@ShrimpMania]

Great setup and editing. Hope it performs as well as the older version

[@fishysnowman9082]

Really nice little tank 👊🏻

[@Gianiaxxx]

I love it ❤🦐

[@priyankardas2668]

I always wanted to use Ammannia pedicillata golden in my tank, hard to find it.. hope it grows well for you. Maybe removing the Co2 would help by stabilizing the Co2 demand and the plant would adapt. I love the build and hope this video gets more views than the earlier one 😊

[@bbfishkc]

Looks great!! Those small tanks are so tough! My last one turned into a green blob too.

[@IndoorEcosystem]

I know the feeling! Usually Moss overload!

[@thelittlethingsinlife239]

Nice little nano tank 🙂

[@joeypro7176]

Lekker bezig op weg naar de 150.000 abonnees ❤❤❤

[@Omega59er]

Those red root floaters were just living their best life in the old tank build with 0 maintenance hahah

[@tombarb2864]

Very nice MJ…

[@vianfamily6938]

nice video

[@stefan00123]

Ziet er goed uit Mark Jan!! Hopelijk doet dit aquarium het wel goed aan de inrichting kan het niet liggen!! Hopelijk zie ik je weer op vivarium een hele fijne dag!! Groetjes Stefan

[@Grantelbart90]

I love this Channel. May I ask any of you Guys if you know any attraktive CO2 Diffusor (like the one in the Video) for a low Pressure CO2 Reaktor (Using Ziss Co2 Reaktor). Thanks in advance!

[@Sifar333]

Nice how you make the Co2 machine ❤

[@nancywaterhouse3135]

Turned out very beautiful ! Sand over aquasoil....I wonder how that will be for doing maintenance?

[@richardq1144]

Question what diet should I have my ember tetra to be bright red and healthy?

[@soxfan000]

Beautiful aquascape. Curious what power you keep the Chihiros c2 at and if you know the par for that light?

[@chriscoetzer]

I really like the look of this! Is it at all possible to have fish in there instead of shrimp? Like a few Neons or maybe Guppies?

[@LetsDoThisBitch]

Hey MJ, could you link where you bought your aquarium tools, can’t seem to find tweezers as fine as yours, thanks 😁

[@jimmyzulian9650]

Hey mark, i've some questions, do u ever tried akadama soil? It can lower your ph level. I think it will good for content. Coz i just have seen one video about it in aquascape used .

[@adamhoward1675]

I'm brand new and about to start my aquascaping journey. Looking at starting with something like this but I was wondering do I need to consider water temperature as well for the plants and livestock? I notice you havn't mentioned this in the video or items used? Thanks, A

[@Korys_Aquatics]

I’d like to know this too if anyone has an answer

[@Korys_Aquatics]

Looking at getting this setup as I am looking for something small and simple. Does the light have to be on all the time? I assume not but am not very knowledgeable with this stuff. Also where would I get some small shrimp like that they complement the tank so well

[@LaBeLsDistracted]

Just in time for me to rescape my tiny desktop cube!! Thanks for sharing! Curious about your water change schedule. Or do you just do too ups on that no filter setup?

[@MJAquascaping]

I do a 50% water change once a week :)

[@williamminh3361]

thanks for the video, I havnt sucess with the asparagus fern in my tank after a week it starts to turn yellow and die

[@bogdanbabak7611]

Обожнюю цей канал) і тут в кадр попадає "Сода харчова") приємна відсилка на Україну)

[@AbhimanyuKharote]

Go for liquid Co2

[@user-jr4pe3lq9m]

Are you doing water changes or are you topping off…and how often?

[@WhiteCottages]

Can you tell us what went wrong in the previous tank so we know what not to do? Thanks!

[@_blue_lynx2246]

Does anyone have an idea how to keep a tank like this one cool during a hot summer? I sometimes have temperatures around 30°C/86°F for a few days in my apartment which just can't be good I believe...

[@Sophia1991sd]

beautiful 😍😍 I wish you explained what did you use to remove water from small tanks. because regular mechanical pump siphons don't work well in small tanks. it's easy to fill water in small tanks but I find removing water from them difficult. do you use a water pump and attach silicon tubes it? or just a simple siphon pump?

[@jiayaw]

Use tubing and start siphon with mouth lol and then drain to bucket using gravity

[@sebasdessu97]

Hi, awesome mini tank! I was wondering if you have to feed the shrimp or if they just eat the algae? and if so, how much and how often? Thanks a lot for your videos!

[@MJAquascaping]

I'm actually surprised by how little algae this tank gets, so I am feeding the shrimp a tiny amount of food every few days

[@wunzit]

is this setup good for shrimp ?

[@Matthias.Terboven-Aquaristik]

very nice, great job

[@bevvo89]

Love the setup! Would you recommend something like this for someone's first aquascape?

[@MJAquascaping]

For a first aquascape I would go for something a little bit bigger. With a 30cm cube for example you can also add some fish

[@bevvo89]

Thanks for the recommendation! I wouldn't mind having a shrimp only tank but having fish would definitely be a plus.

[@marcopolo208]

That day that I met you at the Riftwachter I started my new nano cube with aqua soil. But I do still have issues with algae in some places. And also wondered if I should use liquid fertilizer. Any tips?

[@MJAquascaping]

Nah don't use any fertilizer until the algae is gone.

[@ImpulseHobby]

It's fun to see Ukrainian baking soda in Netherlands.

[@lmarinovich1134]

I’m moving to the Netherlands for college in a few months and I’m looking for ways to maybe keep a small and relatively cheap desktop aquarium, any tips? Do you think I’d be able to leave it at a fish tank store when I’m gone on vacation? Thanks!

[@MJAquascaping]

Yeah try something like this, and I don't know how long your vacations will be, but this can easily go without maintenance for a few weeks. I don't think fish stores will want to take it....

[@RYAN-028]

Hi MJ! mind if I know if the DIY CO2 should be kept open even when the lights are turned off?

[@MJAquascaping]

You can run CO2 24/7 but just make sure you don’t add too much

[@detlefh.7090]

Also keep the water surface clean (by using kitchen paper towel for exampel) which serves for better gas exchange.

[@garp1416]

Hi

[@AquaticJourneyman]

How often do you change the water and how much water do you change? No water movement seems like this could start to smell. Have any of that?

[@MJAquascaping]

I change 50% once a week! Also no smell :)

[@AquaticJourneyman]

Nice, always wanted a simple setup like this

[@goober-ll1wx]

I wish I could get some red root floaters like that, Ive got two pots for far and my snails have eaten them all 🤣😭😭

[@thenamesfrog85]

Snails don't eat healthy plants there purely detravors meaning they only eat dead, decaying natural matter and algae alage is about the only live plant they'll eat

[@fooawr8045]

hello man, just want to say, please add Indonesian translation, thank you!

[@MJAquascaping]

Done! :)

[@marionvanroon5302]

Welke slangetje gebruik jij om dit aquarium met water te vullen? Zit zo mooi vast en gaat niet te hard.

[@neutronstar7871]

+1 dat wil ik ook graag weten

[@MJAquascaping]

Dit slangetje is van de Dennerle nano stofzuiger :)

[@marionvanroon5302]

@@MJAquascaping maar je hebt hem zelf bevestigd aan de rand van het aquarium of zit deze bevestiging erbij?

[@MJAquascaping]

@@marionvanroon5302 zit erbij!

[@ballpython324]

Can anyone tell me if he did add a filter to this what the pros and cons would be? Thank you

[@Eman300man]

Idk but if you have a filter the shrimp can get stuck or sucked up

[@ballpython324]

@@Eman300man JESUS CHRIST

[@victornaesensprive4488]

first!

[@febryanmz]

bro, my shrimp always jump out of water with this small tank. and suddenly, my tank is empty. i tried it many times, but shrimp always jump out. any tips?

[@toxiccity97]

bad water with ammonia or nitrite is the most common reason for shrimp jumping

[@detlefh.7090]

I have found another reason for shrimps to jump out. If the filter return splashes too much shrimp think (I quess) it's raining and time to search for a different habitat.

[@MJAquascaping]

Yeah sounds like a water quality issue

[@febryanmz]

​@@MJAquascapingthank you sir. i will try to rework on my water

[@sabareeshvishalt1592]

How to maintain oxygen level while we are injecting CO2 to the aquarium....?

[@PolarWays]

A lot of plants will help

[@nightlite9009]

This'll rile up the PETA activists even with just shrimp in.

[@Iamaguienapig]

Nothing wrong with caring about animals, bro

[@nightlite9009]

@@Iamaguienapig They care about their 'Opinions' not the animals.

[@christostryfonopouls5204]

A man is no-one

[@mgrootjans7051]

Nog steeds geen reef tank update

[@MJAquascaping]

Nog even geduld sorry 😁

[@ryanbarton6739]

FYI that was 4 rocks lol

[@MJAquascaping]

😁😁

[@rnhmvlp]

Gast, praat iets langzamer😮

[@GhettoAsian]

how is this self cleaning?? I never understood that, is it because of the shrimp, or the plants?

[@gardockis.playground]

Why is “no Filter” so popular 🤷

[@MJAquascaping]

People like simplicity I guess :)

[@themountain59]

...and you actually dont need a filter with a lot of plants😉

[@themountain59]

Very nice👍 For small tanks is this probably a good solution for co2 distribution. de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paffrathsche_Rinne