Dumbo Betta Tank: AMAZING Red Plant Aquascape Tutorial

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I recently bought an amazing new Betta fish and wanted to create an aquascape that would make it really stand out. So I went for something completely different with red plants only. I absolutely love how it turned out and Ghost seems very happy with the environment.
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[@MDFishTanks]

MD MERCH CLICK HERE: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com I recently bought an amazing new Betta fish and wanted to create an aquascape that would make it really stand out. So I went for something completely different with red plants only. I absolutely love how it turned out and Ghost seems very happy with the environment. Equipment (all links affiliate): GOOD BUDGET LIGHT:: US amzn.to/2MDfjk1 UK amzn.to/3iYlfQQ SMALL HANG ON BACK FILTER: US amzn.to/2Mw63OO UK amzn.to/39rx3b5 NANO INTERNAL FILTER: US amzn.to/3oxGBWm UK LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3t6HOHD UK amzn.to/3orIdRv CANISTER FILTER: US amzn.to/3iNeVtW UK amzn.to/2Fo774a GOOSENECK CLIP ON LAMP: (similar as product is now discontinued) US amzn.to/2IlwLVA UK amzn.to/2LNat13 MINI WATER PUMP: US amzn.to/2oAmf5y UK amzn.to/2mjHDez TANKS: US amzn.to/2SOocHG UK amzn.to/2SPA24i STRIP LED LIGHT: US (similar) amzn.to/2SNgbm7 UK amzn.to/2Fn9aW1 ASTA LED LIGHT: US amzn.to/3k9EmpY UK amzn.to/3p5XUPY AQUARIUM RACKING: Shelving: US amzn.to/2SrYZ5k UK amzn.to/2GFWKJ2 AIRPUMP (FILTER SYSTEM): US amzn.to/31z8FA9 UK amzn.to/37GIoUa FILTER SPONGES: US amzn.to/3dQLUfM UK amzn.to/3dS2k7K MEDIA BAGS: US amzn.to/34Kaf2N UK amzn.to/3lAj3z1 STAINLESS LILY PIPES: US amzn.to/2FqHpvR UK amzn.to/2RlfrnC BOWL AQUARIUMS: US amzn.to/2M4FwFO Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL

[@shiyadh7355]

I supposedly love betta but keeping a betta for years is not that fun

[@shiyadh7355]

gost shrim!!!!!! should look so good with "gost"

[@duanebarnes3587]

Galaxy Rasboras or Emerald Rasboras would be awesome

[@bossbaby2024.]

Neon/Cardinal tetra will be really nice

[@Ekksanpher]

I spotted some (albino) Congo tetras in the Maidenhead aquatics in Teignmouth, it may be a bit of a treck from the Taunton store. I don’t know if they were the right size or male :( .

[@aquariclean6351]

We all go to the aquatic shop not intending to buy certain things lol. I always come back with something I didn't want. Still we love it so why not!! Looks an awesome build md.

[@budscroggins2632]

I'm in the Indoor cannabis cultivation community..and we do the same thing when going to the Hydro store.. i respect the aquascape community and love checking out the vids in my free time

[@DanRemdor]

I go there promising to not buy fish, but I end up buying them

[@English_Lessons_Pre-Int_Interm]

I simply don't have much money, so I have to focus, and in 2 years of my hobby I have bought only one unnecessary thing - a feeder (I use a hand-to-mouth feeding method). My other 2 hobbies do not allow me to overspend. I am not envious guys, just make some videos and please let me look at your experiments with expensive things :-)

[@DanRemdor]

@@English_Lessons_Pre-Int_Interm I don't hv expensive things since I'm 14

[@DanRemdor]

@@English_Lessons_Pre-Int_Interm u can see my vids

[@ho_lee-fuk]

Red plants, white betta, black background.. stunningly beautiful

[@richardl7547]

You make planting using tweezers look so easy, every time I use them I can either hear the roots snapping or it floats up straight after 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kateg9437]

Black neons could be great in with him, or maybe something like celestial pearl danios

[@MicRami]

He’s loving that tank. Lots of room to explore, and doesn’t seem to be struggling against the flow. Great job! Love the reds.

[@PlatinNr1]

hes fighting against the flow the whole time so as not to be swept away.

[@andrew-wl1hn]

@@PlatinNr1 also pretty sure they don’t like super open areas as much

[@sarayupalanivel3148]

​@@andrew-wl1hnbut he has plenty of hidden spaces if he doesn't like the open

[@gianteeyore]

Chilli Rasbora would be my vote for tank mates! Small schooling fish that complement the plants, and make the white of the betta pop even more!

[@somethingcats]

Go with the color theme! Chili Rasboras or Ember tetras

[@praisethesun4997]

Wonder if he'd eat chilli rasbora? I think he might.

[@jmanhach17]

@@praisethesun4997 their belly is about the size of their eye

[@Arjun-sr4ne]

the betta would eat them lol

[@praisethesun4997]

@@jmanhach17 In my experience if it fits in their mouth they will eat it. Stomach size doesn't factor into it. I had a beta eat an amano shrimp....it wasn't full grown but it was certainly larger than a chili rasboras.

[@HeyItsJA]

I'd suggest adding red root floaters to complete the all-red scape! You should do White Cloud Mountain Minnows, either the wild coloration (metallic brown-grey with red dorsal/tail fins to match the rocks and plants of the tank) or the albino coloration (whitish body to complement the betta and red dorsal/tail fins to match the plants). Either the longfin or normal fin variety should be fine, they should coexist depending on the temperament of the betta.

[@Colorado_Ronin]

I always thought that white clouds thrive in cooler temperatures than tropical fish

[@apss5736]

@@Colorado_Ronin they can handle higher temps too

[@Colorado_Ronin]

@@apss5736 Gotcha. Everywhere I’ve read says that they don’t do well above 72F

[@apss5736]

@@Colorado_Ronin yeah all coldwater fish can handle fairly high temps it just makes their metabolism speed up which means they age faster.

[@michaellastamenova3366]

My beta will kill every living thing lmaoo

[@chrissy_femke]

I genuinely think this is my favorite tank I've seen on your channel. Good choice to keep the wood out. Less is definitely more with this one.. AND THE RED ! IT'S GORGEOUS

[@alieli5812]

Shiro is the perfect name for a Japanese fighting fish! It means “White” in Japanese and is also a popular name for men (and he is a male Beta!) Shiro is such a great name and it is 白 in Japanese Kanji 💝

[@petworld201]

Betta fish are from thailand

[@lavendertears1814]

Betta fish are Siamese Fighting Fish. Siam is what Thailand was called in the old days. Wouldn't a Thai name make more sense by your logic then?

[@goldenhoneybee7823]

Shiro is what I named my all black cat lol

[@Thief94]

kurai sakana nee

[@alieli5812]

@@Thief94 黒じゃない　笑😂 白は可愛い名前だと思った 皆は名前がとても大嫌いだった😅 しょうがない🤷🏻‍♀️

[@EVILWez-YT]

This is definitely a top 10 Fish Tank MD. Keep up the great work.

[@imranpatel4612]

Chilli Rasboras would go perfectly in this tank. Loving the all red

[@hatersgonnalike]

Lamp-eyes would look stunning in there

[@yeswing10]

Glad you took the branches out. This fish needs softness. Wow, was wondering if you would ever just use just red plants. Love this. Wish you kept the substrate black.

[@77slate]

Yes we've all been there 🙈 love when the rock just fits perfect together. He looks great in this scape. Some Ember tetras would work too. Casper would be a good name 👻

[@stampe9510]

Black neon tetras would go really nice in here. Love this tank!

[@julianaquascaped]

LOVE the all red look.

[@bothetetrabreeder8734]

I have never seen an aquascape with all red plants, it's so beautiful.

[@emilybuckley4821]

Absolutely stunning tank! I’d be tempted to go for some green neons, they’d contrast the plants amazingly as well 😍

[@zeropointenergy1574]

Good eye.

[@jc13781]

Great idea and one of those black Cory cats

[@ggoannas]

@@jc13781 Don’t put a cory in on its’ own. They need company and get very upset, alone.

[@ggoannas]

Red shrimp. Many bettas cohabit well with shrimp. Mine all did.

[@apss5736]

@@ggoannas yeah i really need to get more pygmy cories as i only have 2 after one died

[@5DNRG]

This man is not just a fish keeper, he's a true artist.

[@globalfamiliesfirst]

Black mollies. Live bearing community fish, red sword tails, Mickey Mouse platties. Beau tank ! Thank you and stay well! Frances

[@josephjvr6509]

gorgeous tank. Think black neons would look amazing in there

[@HAL-cp4mt]

Red rooted floaters will complement the scape nicely I think, also rummy nose tetras will look really nice in there.

[@morellalizziediamond]

The red plants brought out the red in the betta. So cute!

[@Trauma09]

2:46 yeah, black is so beautiful so perfect

[@chchan1]

You could make a great holiday card with this tank as the colours are perfect. Great job!

[@Fishy1221]

I have white cloud minnows (regular, albino,, and longfin) with my betta and they coexist so well in a 10 gall. The colors they have would look amazing in your tank. I've had red fin tetras with him but they ate his fins and nearly killed him definitely keep that in mind

[@jenndoe]

I have a very calm plakat with norman's lampeye killifish. Their blue 'eyeshadow' really pops when it catches the light. The killifish are happy enough to breed, so that's nice.

[@BigShrimpin416]

That all white betta is so gorgeous!!

[@dr-k1667]

WOW MD! I love your creations but this one is a new favorite. I love that you tried something different, stuck to your plan and created something so impactful very quickly. I hope you will continue to broaden your comfort zones and do things you wouldn't normally. This size tank for a Betta is awesome. I hope you get a few tan mates for him. Ghost is stunning and you've given him a tank that shows him off in the best possible way.

[@AaronHendu]

I've been dreaming of a tank just like this on the basis of making a small planed aquarium with a similar appeal to a small reef tank. This nails the look I had in my head, with light coloured substrate and hardscape, with as much red/pink/orange/purple plants as possible and around a 10,000k lighting temperature. And use it to start collecting some beautifully coloured shrimps vs any fish, but the Betta is a beauty and what I'd have picked for stock if not for the shrimp. I love the result!

[@OR10N707]

Celestial pearl danio! They have some beautiful patterns on them that would compliment his white. But amazing, truly, this is an breathtaking tank.

[@2577tritonblue]

Hi MD! You forgot the red root floaters!! As for tank mates, I would suggest small schooling fish like any breed of pencilfish or chili rasboras or ember tetras. Some corys would go great... maybe pigmy or Schwartz Cory. Cherry shrimp would probably look awesome.

[@GodisTruth914]

This scape is absolutely gorgeous 😍!!!! All those red plants are stunning! I love it! I think its my favorite so far!

[@zeropointenergy1574]

Been away for a couple of months, now see MD has elevated his aquascapes to another level. Beautiful.

[@christianosenger5296]

Das ist einfach Perfekt, rote Pflanzen und die tollen Steine, und dann noch ein Schneeweißer Kampffisch. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@arjunp6902]

BEAUTIFUL DUMBO BETTA FISH TANK AND AMAZING RED PLANTS !

[@ludvigi3007]

These would be a good idea for the tank since the blue would pop with the red Rasbora axelrodi "neon blue" And they are a kind of small group fish

[@apss5736]

yes. they are tiny and need to be in groups of 6-8

[@majesticcichlids1630]

One of my favorite scapes, love how the red plants contrast against the siriyu stone. The betta is absolutely majestic with those flowing fins and dumbo ears. Great choice to remove the wood, hardscape flows much better without it. Great job MD

[@m66ads]

2x Albino corys, small group of ember tetras and some mature cherry shrimp. Keep the them going! Love this scape 💯🔥

[@bossbaby2024.]

Neon/Cardinal tetra will be really nice

[@jacobheldgaard5200]

Definitley one of Your best scapes in my opinion!🤩

[@sammisoccer7]

Absolutely stunning scape. It suits the fish perfectly!!!

[@lonemindinacrowd]

Celestial Pearl Danios/Galaxy Rasbora would look AMAZING in this tank

[@absz339]

I would go with green neon tetras as a good option. That’ll be my vote

[@MrNezza73]

I really liked the rocks on their own. Sometimes less is more. It was a leap from what you normally do. You said at the beginning that it was going to be a minimalistic scale. I love what you do. Oh you’ve taken the sticks out 😂

[@carlosmc_]

Man this one is amazing. The black background, the hardscape and it’s colour, the red plants… and the white betta. Beautiful 🤍

[@gneissnicebaby]

Honestly this might be my favorite betta tank ever. Its just stunning and the betta looks SO pleased with its new home! Love, love, love!

[@jennyhall5995]

Gabriel… an angelic betta.. he’s gorgeous!

[@paulkarafillis8166]

Beautiful fish and an aquascape to match. Mate, your tanks are so inspiring and I thank you for your explanations and tips. Keep it up. Thank you. Melbourne, Australia

[@cseperegazesolefolyikazarcomon]

Absolutely stunning, good job. 🐠❤️

[@MrAlokchakrabarti]

Probably one of the best looking aquascape by you.

[@sydneesmith770]

This is easily one of the best scaped fishtanks ive ever seen, so impressive and stunning!

[@jervinrivadeneira3486]

Really awesome setup! Very stunning aquascape. For tank mates, I suggest adding black neon tetras with the white betta, Its low key on black background so ghost will still be the main focus.

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

I am always in favor of black neon tetras, they look well with white clouds, another suggestion

[@BrunoSantos-zd1vm]

Esse aquário é simplesmente incrível 😍🥰😍

[@jonathan__g]

Definitely a good call on making the background black and only using red. The betta is standing out in the tank and makes it look all that more striking to look at.

[@natep6729]

Amazing! My favourite MD tank so far, probably forever! nothing can beat that colour combination

[@REscapes]

He's done it again. 🔥 Cinematically this tank looks gorgeous! Also how do you get your plants that red!!

[@kimchatwin-smith891]

MD ... what a stunningly beautiful tank really impressed I dont know much but I thought better needed surface plants ... reason being that as they are surface breathers they felt less exposed The red lily that you have in the other tank would be an awsome addition

[@toneluy8343]

The red val in the back will grow to the surface and function as a surface plant. The stringy plant.

[@SlickNick3]

Green neon tetras would be a sweet pop of color!!! Also ghost is a cute name or even Casper would be cute too! Beautiful scape the red Val is insane

[@donnacosta6633]

My favorite so far! Thanks for all the tutorials. I am planing a vintage 18 gallon tank for a betta. I have a 90 with conclude but they are a challenge with plants! They either uproot or bury them.

[@glennk.7348]

The tank looks “outer-spacey” - very cool. You should put little pin holes in the black paint to look like stars!!! ⭐️

[@muhamadsinansaalim2404]

Amazing tank. Name:- Angel

[@thomas1848]

That environment suits the beta perfectly!

[@JZiELLEV]

my dream aquarium - ALL RED!!! My favourite colour!!!

[@krazymuncher2288]

Maybe some green fish or blue fish like kubotai rasbora or Sundadanio Axelrodi would look good in contrast with the red plants. And maybe you can name him jasper seeing that he's while like a ghost and supposedly friendly towards other fish

[@mgrooms04]

Hey MD! I've never been a fan of the all red but this tank is beautiful! Just a heads up about adding cardinal tetras. I added a beta fish to my tank with tetras and within an hour it had killed almost all of them. It was a 55 gal with tons of space

[@FLsaltinmyhair]

Thanks for that piece of info! Good to know.

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

Every betta is different, like every dog is different. I have a murder betta that lives alone, and her three daughters coexist together in a 29, leaving other fish alone. 🤷‍♀️

[@SamPonjican]

MD! This tank is a stunner! I actually came home with a platinum dumbo ear betta not long ago, myself. It really is a striking scape with the stone and the reds and the black background. Wow!

[@mellewedin8221]

Fun fact about jungle val!!! It only turns red like that when it's truly happy and high iron. I have seen jungle bag do this pond near me. When the weather starts to turn to summer all the Val does this and makes pond look red.

[@israelandrade]

Simplesmente perfeito, ficou magnifico!

[@donidaniello21]

Great content, maybe its time for another update / tips on how you grow these red plants without having co2

[@4kays160]

Co2 is a gimmick, thats how..

[@dnadoubleblade902]

I am a Thai person raising betta fish. Here are some tips for keeping your betta healthy and brightly colored. is to give betta fish saw myself in the mirror for the fish in the middle of the fins and tail It is considered an exercise for betta fish as well.

[@buddysdz]

Thank you for naming all the plants! 👍

[@sunaymukherjee7576]

Hey MD could you share an update on the once upon time female betta sorority tank in the corner of the room , It's been a while since we saw that tank !

[@csharpe5787]

That's because it doesn't exist anymore.

[@audioman22]

Great build! How do you keep those reds without CO2?

[@excelia7945]

Lots of iron

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Stunning tank!! Love love love the red!!! He looks fabulous in his tank. He is very happy exploring. Chili Raboras or Green Raboras. I think Casper should be his name. Like Casper the friendly ghost.

[@bridgetteclemens5700]

Endlers would look amazing in there.

[@Leprequad]

Black neon tetras would looks sick!

[@Leprequad]

I say this because you already have so much red in the tank you want to go with another color with the fish or you'll constantly lose them in the red foliage. And the fishes names should be snow. I also have a white opal betta(not dumbo) that I call snow as well. Lol.

[@jkoblivion4175]

So beautiful. The contrast of light greys and deep reds make it a perfect composition. Thx for the upload:)

[@jakeozoneone]

The blue eyed brisol nose plecos would look amazing in the tank with that beta

[@halsfish7785]

Green kubotai rasbora-will pop against the red, small enough to get a school of at least 6-8 in this tank, and won’t bother/be bothered by the betta

[@MsMmcha001]

I think black neon tetras would look stunning in that scape

[@carolebraswell982]

I was so jealous when you got this Betta, and now the scape you built for him was absolutely perfect! I have never seen red jungle val before!

[@bibo8655]

Oh yes! The black and red looks fantastic. Dumbo betta shines! Tip: place a small mirror on one side and it’ll help in the deportment.

[@dawnbarber4429]

Lovely I recommend the Red Neon Blue Eye Rainbow fish. They are small but the colors would look amazing in that tank.

[@hariwake3140]

Platinum Medaka Rice fish would go perfectly with the platinum Betta

[@lukasskisland]

Beckfordi red would look great in there. Beautiful scape!

[@sometimessUEaNN]

absolutely stunning! i LOVE the all red plant look

[@pennypaton3079]

Wow. This tank and ghost don't need anything else. Just perfect on their own😍♥️♥️♥️

[@dxbjack14]

Holy moly!! By far my favorite build. Absolutely gorgeous. Well done. 👍🏻

[@brianshifflett3069]

Thank you for taking those sticks out of the scape. Great final look.

[@stephenruhd309]

Wow, just found this channel, and its crazy because I have the same exact beta and just moved him into his new tank that is a 10 gallon, for absolutely no reason, this is amazing

[@erinfunk554]

This is my favorite build. Gorgeous.

[@kirani111]

Some green kubotai rasboras would contrast nicely with the reds. Beautiful scape!

[@acevanzandt3179]

My first thought for a name was the same as Cath M.'s: Casper is the perfect name for your "ghost" beta! And this tank is spectacular!! Quite unique!!!

[@Louis.P1314]

Really love this tank.. those background,plants,all of it

[@MelissaM83]

Omg I'm absolutely obsessed with this tank and especially the beta!!! He's so gorgeous!

[@tinasweeney4392]

Amazing! I watch or try to watch all your videos, and this one might be my favorite. You make planting look so effortlessly...sometimes I just gotta walk away when trying to put plants in. (Frustrating) And by the way, I always put things in then take them away..my fish think I'm crazy, but sometimes you gotta just look at it for a day or two to see if its gonna fly. Thanks a bunch MD!!!!

[@NPCPhotography]

Absolutely gorgeous tank. Wow !!

[@zandraengel8230]

Love the red plants. Good choice to take wood out.