I MADE AN AQUASCAPE FOR A BETTA! Full Step By Step Aquascape Tutorial

It has been ages since I last kept a betta, but today I'm finally trying again! I'm making a betta aquascape in a 35 liter or just under 10 gallon nano tank.
Everything I've used to create this aquascape (affiliate links)
Tank
US: amzn.to/3U4FjlV
EU: bit.ly/3Nf6dVU
Light
US: bit.ly/3dVYmPQ
EU: bit.ly/3D7RAB1
Filter
minicompleteta...
Soil
US: bit.ly/3Hopkda
EU: bit.ly/3qhHDt4
Wood
US: bit.ly/3E2wPWf
EU: bit.ly/3TwXe4f
Rocks
US: bit.ly/3WTDN8z
EU: bit.ly/3EqiKDe
Sand
US: bit.ly/3A9JKV4
Gravel
US: bit.ly/3URK0QA
Rotala macrandra
buceplant.com/...
Juncus repens
buceplant.com/...
Bolbitis
buceplant.com/...
Monte carlo
buceplant.com/...
Cryptocoryne undulatus
buceplant.com/...
Equipment I like to use (affiliate links)
Tank
US: bit.ly/3EbkdxH
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
US: bit.ly/3bux8yR
EU: bit.ly/3qhHDt4
Wood (similar)
US: bit.ly/3VmDUJ0
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
US: bit.ly/3yyJjmo
Crypt parva
US: bit.ly/3Cs0APn
Crypt lutea
US: bit.ly/3yBGDo7
Crypt walkeri
US: bit.ly/3rSxBzu
🚨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 ...
👉🏻Cool Aquascaping T-shirts: mosscotton.com/ Code: mjaqua10
👉🏻Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my KZbin channel: / mjaquascaping
👉🏻 Use Code ''MJAMSTERDAM'' for 10% off Fzone products
#plantedtank #aquascape #mjaquascaping

[@MJAquascaping]

Should we name this guy? Everything I've used to create this aquascape (affiliate links) Tank US: amzn.to/3U4FjlV EU: bit.ly/3Nf6dVU Light US: bit.ly/3dVYmPQ EU: bit.ly/3D7RAB1 Filter minicompletetank.com/tru-nano-canister-filter/tru-stainless-steel-nano-filter/ Soil US: bit.ly/3Hopkda EU: bit.ly/3qhHDt4 Wood US: bit.ly/3E2wPWf EU: bit.ly/3TwXe4f Rocks US: bit.ly/3WTDN8z EU: bit.ly/3EqiKDe Sand US: bit.ly/3A9JKV4 Gravel US: bit.ly/3URK0QA Rotala macrandra buceplant.com/products/rotala-macrandra-red?aff=25 Juncus repens buceplant.com/products/juncus-repens-tissue-culture?aff=25 Bolbitis buceplant.com/products/african-water-fern-bolbitis-heudelotii?aff=25 Monte carlo buceplant.com/products/micranthemum-monte-carlo?aff=25 Cryptocoryne undulatus buceplant.com/products/cryptocoryne-undulata?aff=25 Equipment I like to use (affiliate links) Tank US: bit.ly/3EbkdxH 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 US: bit.ly/3bux8yR EU: bit.ly/3qhHDt4 Wood (similar) US: bit.ly/3VmDUJ0 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 US: bit.ly/3yyJjmo Crypt parva US: bit.ly/3Cs0APn Crypt lutea US: bit.ly/3yBGDo7 Crypt walkeri US: bit.ly/3rSxBzu

[@rgilroy1909]

Bruce Almighty

[@EscapeReality94]

Jasper

[@EscapeReality94]

@@rgilroy1909 Oooo I would love for a beta to be called Bruce! So cute!

[@buddkhang2183]

Since he's an alien name him ET hehe

[@hafizlatef]

Don't give it a name.. The choice of rock, aquasoil and lighting will kill it in no time.. I give it 2 months max.. Trust me, I own more than 50 bettas..

[@Paultschoppmota]

Shout out to Filipe Oliveira, who is currently going through some tough times battling a nasty disease! Amazing aquascaper and very cool guy. The betta is gorgeous!!

[@stoneysscapes7544]

Absolutely!!! Filipe Oliveira is a great Man who is fighting Cancer and I am praying that he will have a full recovery and get back to the beautiful world of Aquascaping!!!💚💙

[@LuckAqua]

Oh. Who is Filipe Oliveira? I am sorry but I am new here.

[@LuckAqua]

@Ross Thank you. I found his channel. All his tanks are just terrific. He is a talent for sure. Wish him the best.

[@klebberbrazilian.theprofessor]

I did not know about his condittion...

[@vinodsiba4823]

this betta's name shall be shimmer

[@mitchellbaird1628]

I think the lid is perfectly fine tbh. Bettas can jump but it’s still rare plus the odds of it jumping through any of those small gaps is low

[@petersteinmeijer519]

Where Bettas used to live in puddles, drainage ditches and ricepaddies, they have now become the Kardashians of the tropical fishworld.

[@WigglesAndFins]

They have never lived in puddles and drainage ditches. They live in streams and rice paddies in Thailand

[@XOR-Ale]

​@@WigglesAndFinsTrue

[@something-unique]

The sense of scale you achieved with this scape is impressive. When you changed the camera shot to you beings at next to it, you realize how tiny the tank is!

[@shayxie8318]

Your lid efforts are extremely wholesome and pure. Gorgeous build!

[@shayxie8318]

a cool name for your new child-- "Hiu" pronounced hee-you. It's Indonesian for shark, which are fascinating alien creatures too

[@comment.highlighted]

It’s great seeing Bettas in a good sized tank so it can swim around and have some room 😊

[@stampe9510]

The scape is very beautiful. But I would leave some airholes on the top so oxygen could get in, for the betta to breathe. Especially with co2 in the water. I love that you got a betta too, it's a beauty

[@alexandrafontaine8111]

true ✨

[@Nettixxx]

An air pump works too

[@dylanromansky7228]

He's absolutely gorgeous, you got an excellent fish to accentuate your excellent scape

[@jeffncompany]

wish i had fish stores like that near me. every shop i've been to looks like they stopped caring about it 20 years ago. tank looks great

[@geraldoyo1]

ANOTHER LOVELY TANK BY MJ AND THE BETTA IS BEAUTIFUL!

[@HaizeyWings]

Watching this video immediately having seen your dark start video is funny... It seems *someone* was a bit impatient to set up this tank lol. As someone getting into fishkeeping and aquascaping, your little info cards about the plants you're using are an absolute godsend! Thank you for taking the time and effort to include them, and describing their particular growth styles :)

[@nermarpaborito4830]

Cool Betta. Appreciate the additional info in every plants , thanks.

[@marilyn7527]

You should add an anubias plant or something with big leaves to give your betta "levels" in the water to rest at. I know they love to just perch on plants. Mine loves hanging out near the top in a clear glass cup that I use to hold a small peace lily so you can try that too :) Beautiful scape!

[@cinandrews]

Wow ❤! This tank is gorgeous and impressive! The Betta even more gorgeous!

[@Betta_Days]

Looks AMAZING! I love natural scapes like this one.

[@kaayleelynnn]

that betta is so beautiful!

[@kylethompson7354]

Beautiful tank and fish 🐟 !

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Mr Majestic comes to mind…stunning Beta! Beautiful tank.

[@gerben7106]

I have been driving past that fish shop so many times now. Every time I'm like: "ye, I need to visit that place sometime". After watching your video I'm definitely going to visit that place! And also a very nice scape man, I really love it.

[@petravazanska5707]

thats so beautiful! I a m '43 year old and since my 6 years of age I always had an aquarium, but I never managed the beautiful carpets, exept of one time, and that was when I had a halogen table lamp. Now i have a small aquarium with guppy endler, but I am planning a bigger tank for them. i want to do it better than usual. Oh my god and that sea horse in the shop that s so beautiful!!!😮❤

[@IndoorEcosystem]

Great solution for making the lid fit nice and tight!

[@samuellau2087]

Good luck with maintaining the riccia. Grows super fast and trimmings latch on to everything else in the tank, soon it'll turn into a riccia scape if you dont constantly maintain it

[@MJAquascaping]

Yeah kinda afraid of that as well 😂

[@LuckAqua]

Oh, a very chilly Betta fish tank. Love.

[@pencilpauli9442]

OMG the tank looks great but the betta you have is stunning! ❤❤

[@Toadtoadtoadtoadtoad]

I named my Copper Alien Ripley (after the badass in the Alien movie franchise). He is definitely the best betta I've had. And also the most laid back I've had. He has Amano and Neocaridina shrimp in his tank and there is no visible hunting going on. There is a gap in the corner of my tank by the heater and mine has been good about not jumping. If you are quite worried about him jumping, increasing the floating plant ceiling to cover the whole perimeter is a good alternative. Just make a corral for the center so the light can get in to the plants below. I second the insect larvae pellets suggestion AND the fasting suggestion. I use Fluval Betta bites which is actually a crumble and very easy for mine to swallow. You can also train yours to station for food, makes clean up much easier.

[@EvaZimney]

I also have a blue alien type! I love bettas, and aliens especially are just gorgeous. Thanks for providing such a great environment for your little guy, it’s awesome. I definitely think he deserves a name! Mine is called Hadrian.

[@jmsl2027]

Wow that Betta looks amaaaazing

[@alexandrafontaine8111]

Hello! It's funny, because last year, on the same date, I discovered your KZbin channel and that of Green Aqua. I learned a lot thanks to you and in December 2021 I bought my first aquarium for a betta. A few months later, I continued in this new passion. Now I have 5 betta tanks. Three deaths in less than a year, so I understand your feelings very well. I have a few "tips". I always use iron woods, but I was advised to wash the wood well, because you can find dragonfly larvae more often than other types of wood. You did well to close the joints between the cover and the aquarium, because indeed, they always jump parallel between these joints. It's stupid sometimes a betta. 😅 For the hole in the lid, I place a nice little decorative rock on it and avoid feeding them there. So, if I forget to replace the rock, there is less risk that they will want to jump through the hole in my absence. I don't have this variety of betta so I'm not particularly familiar with it, but I would avoid the addition of Amano shrimp. I have them in 3 of my aquariums, but these bettas are more "peaceful" than my others, as they have very long sails and are a little slower. With my female Halfmoon and my 2 Crowntails, the Amanos do not survive. For the temperature, I'm at 25, because of the shrimp, but also the plants. Finally, if you notice that your betta spends its time skirting the side windows, I strongly recommend that you add plants that grow in height. This damages the aesthetics, but it will stop going back and forth and this reduces stress and therefore the risk of disease or complications. Otherwise, they also really like hiding places (under the branches among others). The addition of catappa, or oak leaves calms them and is beneficial to their health. Vary the food and be careful, because I have 1 betta who died of constipation. Finally, I confirm that the iron wood floats for a very long time when it is not glued. I lost 1.5 months the first time waiting for it to be completely soaked in water and I had to start aquascaping all over again. I wish you much happiness and long life to this betta. He is magnificent. Sincere greetings from Quebec and forgive my French accent.💁🏻‍♀️🇨🇦/🇫🇷

[@jamesnguyen5603]

Cool

[@JustinV911]

I just absolutely love this set up

[@NazaninExplore]

zoveel geleerd en ook genoten om te zien hoe een aquascape wordt gecreëerd

[@Evil_Genius_888]

A very interesting list of plants! Can’t wait to see how it looks in an update. The betta is super cool. I’ve been thinking of one myself.

[@pieterboersma5518]

Mooi materiaal gebruikt en goed dat je de planten met kleine foto en beschijving toont.

[@keeganmory9097]

I always add dead coral to filter when using aquatic plant soil because most of these soils decrease the PH and bettas like higher PH levels so that's a good tip. Another is food, feed high protein insect lava food as this is the closest to what they eat in the wild. Fast them at least once a day once a week and you should avoid any bloat or swim bladder issues. Very good idea to get a plakat Betta, they are closer to the wild type and do better in aquariums with more higher flow. All in all a Beautiful aqua scape for a gorgeous betta. Good work mate!!!

[@MisanthropicDuck]

Your betta is so gorgeous!

[@ThePuckYu]

Jaqen h'ghar be killing it with these builds

[@MJAquascaping]

😅

[@tomelliottguitartutor1325]

Dude, I have the 70ltr scapers tank. I took the cover glass to local glass company who trimmed it to size so that I could get my Aquario neo flow (m) I still able to use the fittings but don’t need them all. They did a great job and bevelled the edge and rounded corners all for around £3.

[@nickspark7924]

Very beautiful. I think it could be a beta smaragdina / beta splendens cross bred. Take care of Low light, high temperature and lot of tannins to keep your Beta healthy.

[@86Kera]

Thanks for mentioning adding the heater too early. Definitely will wait a few days before getting my betta

[@raybro2216]

Superb yet again MJ.

[@angiearflin9306]

the tank is beautiful.

[@richardcunliffe]

I had a plexiglass type lid on my Betta tank that I even cut around protruding hardscape and plants. I didnt think the gaps were going to be an issue, but one day Alpha (the Betta) just wasn't there any more 🙁 clear plastic also scratches easily and just wasn't as nice as an open top for enjoying the connection of the emersed plants with the Scape under water. I was thinking about a grid of fishing wire or something but that's a bit complex to make a customised frame to sew it into...

[@PaulZyCZ]

One option is a polymer sheet from a hardware store / hobby market. It's possible to cut it with scissors or a utility knife, it's cheaper and looks better than plexi. Some KZbinrs actually use it on their tanks.

[@Tomy_Yon]

I'd call him Turquoise, it is blue and green and the color is relaxing and keeps an emotional balance between the active fish and the smooth aquascape. :)

[@deskjockie4948]

"Turquoise" with "Turk" for short.

[@Ksordus]

cheers from Ukraine) The aquarium looks amazing. Your videos make me want to buy an aquarium again. Even though I haven't had one in the last 10 years and a lot of knowledge about them has been forgotten.

[@EscapeReality94]

Yay I’m so excited! Betas are my favorite! 😍

[@InkedGamerWolf420]

That canister filter is so tiny it’s actually kind of cute lol

[@Osme79]

Beautiful betta tank

[@andreacasoli3371]

I bought a 55 liters Dennerle tank on the last part of august, i love it, i find that is sad that here in Italy is not a popular brand

[@wyattplaz6345]

Simply beautiful!

[@receitasdotiomax]

Aqui no Brasil essa variedade de betta é um pouco mais difícil de ser encontrado!são lindos 👏

[@MJAquascaping]

Veja se você pode importar um via bettas do Franks

[@Stwinky]

Awesome build! I really hope dennerle releases this or something similar in the North American market

[@1971kamelot]

Dat heb je heel mooi gedaan.

[@jimbojones101]

Nice scape and a beautiful betta. Top marks.

[@jacksontieng9853]

that fish is dope! very nice scape as well!

[@dancer14280]

Really pretty scape! That betta is one handsome fella too

[@sleepytASMR]

I have a blue alien and he's so sweet, not aggressive at all and he lives with two females. Beautiful scape btw

[@usmc72409]

So excited. Love bettas

[@usmc72409]

Can’t wait to see updates. Beautiful betta

[@delaineld7766]

beautiful betta! I love the alien bettas.

[@Backoutthere]

Another great job. I got my small tank finished the last couple days. I loving it so far. I have learned a few things I didn't know. Thanks :)

[@phillipperez3358]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@AlejandroMartinez-hi5vr]

Looks awesome!. Name it: Celestino. Hoho. Celestino is a Latin male name that refers to the sky color "celeste" (blue). Greetings from Mexico City, Mexico.

[@MaresolForever]

Hello how do you add Co² to plants?

[@leesapollo]

Looks great. I doubt the betta would jump through those tiny side gaps I’ve had larger spaces with no issues. Having the air gap stops the condensation. You could use that hole in the lid to plant a peace Lilly or avocado seed etc perfect little plant holder.

[@thierryfelix7796]

Very nice, thank you for this beautifull layout. The Betta could take the name: Blue Berry. All the best and enjoy your new fish.

[@marsgaming3386]

I’m so nervous about getting my betta. I just want them to have good life and i want to make sure they have everything they need to thrive!

[@maximusofgalihand]

BEAUTIFUL

[@SociablePotato]

My blue alien’s name is King Neptune! Thank you for the video, so helpful!

[@slaggs4633]

I love wild bettas, but the alien one is not quite wild. To me the Hendra, Macrostoma, and Fusca are more beautiful. I love to see the less common bettas get shine tho. Your scapes are always so good!! Keep exploring, keep us informed and keep in touch with nature. You can call the betta Lagoon. For the Creature from the Blue Lagoon, a classic horror film.

[@dirter888]

alfred is the perfect name

[@rodrigotorrez]

Another beautiful scape 😊

[@DamedFilms]

floating plants will make ur betta not want to jump

[@GoLeafs03]

I think you have better od of winning the lottery than the betta jumping outta those tiny gaps haha

[@i_nvade8098]

My beta sits on top of the heater lol I made beautiful aquascape but he likes the heater 🤣... love your videos man you inspire me and you have a ton of talent your videos taught me a lot...

[@KulubiStore]

My niece picked the cotton for the cotton pad 5:10

[@kseniaolk2625]

Gorgeous!

[@IndoorEcosystem]

Stunning fish! I've been trying to find one like that here.

[@micheleann3239]

I have lost so many Bettas from diseases that were in community tanks. I have found that they need clean water more than anything so I put them in smaller tanks and do water changes every two or three days with excellent success.

[@mfstarboy8690]

Agree on this. The massive sales these guys undergo is sad.

[@LuckAqua]

I do agree about clean water. But Bettas prefer low PH water, otherwise, their fins could be rot.

[@readinow1163]

❤❤❤ maybe name him Roswell since he is an alien betta!!! ❤❤❤ very nicely done!!!

[@수호-t3b]

세세한설명 너무 감사합니다 thank u for the detailed explanation

[@spartacus9311]

Very cool setup! Thanks.

[@rmn8818]

Beautiful!

[@GayanVirajith]

Nice one! Really beautiful! Love that betta and I've never seen him in 🇱🇰

[@PaulZyCZ]

If the lid doesn't fit with the filter of choice, change the lid. I used Eckfilter in few nano tanks, it doesn't look bad with black background, but it's filtration media are meh... Better use the external filter and different lid (or cut the corner, that works too). Consider replacing that glass lid with a polymer sheet or plexiglass.

[@AJ-mw4nb]

Thank you so much for sharing. This was so beautiful. I feel inspired. You really are amazing

[@juli7167]

Absolutely awesome scape! Live your word man! Keep it up

[@everfreeeeee]

For sure wil modify the lid and use external. As this tank is aquarium view oriented tank.

[@mandywenzel6038]

Thats a beautiful scape! I would give him a name. We always do that with special fish. How about Elvis?

[@maryglover8283]

Beautiful. Lucky fish!

[@diedine2241]

Amazing. Thank you for your Video.

[@tomorrow3582]

The intro made me happy. American KZbinr "Ok guys, blah blah blah blah blah then we're going to go ahead and blah blah blah because last week when I went to get groceries blah blah blah balahaahabxndnrjgjjgcnmc....." Dutch KZbinr: "Today we're doing this. Let's go!"

[@quki3]

Wow nice looking nano kit. Wish I could find something like that here in LA CA USA…😊

[@BeeKayCee911]

Love Betta Scapes👍🐠👌

[@briceharris4208]

Stock pothos and similar plants in the stop

[@josh-pd4fe]

Frank would be a great name 😁

[@issaiss631]

merci bcp, c'est tres jolis comme toujours

[@heaven7360]

These wild bettas can slither out of the tiniest space & jump quite a distance...this can happen anytime after months go by even. Also, can be very aggressive eaters, jumping very hard and high to grab food; getting carried away they end up on the floor dead or injured.

[@lorenzospina3174]

Betta splendens is my favorite fish .

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Awesome Betta fish aquascape 👍🏻

[@WhatIsMisophonia]

"Iron wood" could refer to many different species; Every other country has it's own wood that it calls "iron wood" due to the level of hardness. In the central US, our ironwood is also known as "hedge apple" or "osage orange" and was used to make fence posts due to its natural rot resistance, heavily planted to make impassable hedges due to its thorniness, and by Native Americans to make strong flexible (and expensive) bows. No idea if it's good for an aquarium though, but I would imagine it would sink without having to be soaked because it's dense and heavy. As far as local materials go, I recently found some thick vines stems and roots that work well for driftwood because they grow in interesting non-linear patterns, have a deep red coloration, and are heavy and sink (and will likely be rot resistant).