Aquascape Tutorial: PLANTED GOLDFISH Aquarium: The O'Ranchu Crew (How To: Full Step By Step Guide)

Aquascape Tutorial: Successful Planted Goldfish Aquarium: The ORanchu Crew (How To: Step By Step)
Hi everyone. I thought I would put together all the vlogs for the planted goldfish aquarium and also post the 2 month update of the tank together so everything is all in one video :)
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[@MDFishTanks]

Hi everyone. I thought I would put together all the vlogs for the planted goldfish aquarium and also post the 2 month update of the tank together so everything is all in one video :)

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Super nice! This is one of my favorite builds.. and I love your goldfish! It is the most awesome thing to see them in a planted tank! Thank you MD for putting this together for us!!! I hope you and your family are having an amazing weekend!!!BTW... The studio looks amazing.. you knew I couldn't already be done with commenting🤣🤣👍🙏🐟🌱🌿❤️

[@mirsad96]

Inspiring stuff mate. Thanks for upload.

[@davidborg4586]

Goldfish aquarium looks perfect

[@demonablack]

MD Fish Tanks please tell me a link on the superglue? Sorry my french but i did not get the specifics details of that glue. This is wonderful

[@justinsalmons376]

@@demonablack you can use gorilla glue also, it has to be Cyanoacrylate or just type in aquarium glue on search hope this helps

[@sophiegellender]

It’s SO refreshing to see a great natural looking goldfish tank! Too often their tanks just get overlooked and they end up with tacky bright gravel and ornaments that get covered in algae and just go so yucky! 10/10 for you doing this, they are some happy goldfish!

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

I know, I know, I'm fretting I want to do this so much, I've only got 29 gallon tanks, but my shubunkins are still *very* small, and tanks are ephemeral, right? They can go back in the pond after a wee bit, I have this NZ schist and gravel and it's sooo pretty, against a blue wall? Sigh

[@sporcu1175]

I can't tell you how much this helped. You told me everything; plant names, where you got the tank, lights, etc.. and you can tell how much you love the hobby. Your face lights up with a huge smile when talking about it! You are a KZbinr worth subscribing to. Thank you so much! also you got a new subscriber :)

[@briandotson8028]

I love how the small details with the small stones makes everything look more natural. Will definately try this with my next tank.

[@xpy1000]

Working on one myself. Looking at a very similar aquascape. 😊

[@rosiesiltani]

The kind of compassion and love that you show for these animals and plants is beautiful to see. Loved this video, thanks for sharing & don't change! Lovely human.

[@sunaymukherjee7576]

I like that you make one video to show the complete tutorial instead of going back and searching for part 1 and 2 ... great idea and will come handy in the future ..thanks 👍

[@sunaymukherjee7576]

I cracked up when you showed those STUFF and it's definition XD

[@RicardoJunqueira]

I love how your tanks look so natural and balanced.

[@BillyJoe316]

Just about to go to bed. It's 1:06 am here. Then I get a notification of this video. I'll sleep later.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Same..lol👍😁

[@5cmpersecond193]

It's hard to make a good looking scape with those type of rocks, but you've done an amazing job with them.

[@mr.jiakun2032]

I love your aquascape for your goldfish sir. simple but so alive and natural. Hope the goldfish wouldn't distroy it😊

[@justinsalmons376]

I had a cheap castle and a couple of plastic plants in a 40ltr , i then started watching you MD 5 months ago I know have 2 x 220 ltr and 6 x 40 and 64 ltr all hardscaped and planted thanks for inspiring me , not sure the missus feels the same 🤣🤣🤣

[@MDFishTanks]

haha brilliant

[@MDFishTanks]

get a channel going!

[@vEGan1909]

MTS = multi tank syndrome 😂

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

Your missus and my mister, mate 😸

[@avinash.samuel1992]

🤣🙌👏

[@FMHammyJ]

I used to keep fancy goldfish as a teenager......seeing your vids makes me want to take it up again!(Im 61)....I never had any luck with plantings.....I guess the varieties I used were too tender cuz my Goldfish ate them up......:(

[@milkweeddreams8828]

Wow, what a difference in two months...I could spend a lot of time watching those beautiful goldfish motor around, as an artist I love painting their fluid fantails, much fun here, as well as the lego construction in the background...love your relaxing vlog...!

[@tnttruax]

I love looking at all your fish tanks,...especially your goldfish tanks,...they are so beautiful,...goldfish have always been my favorite fish. Thanks so much for sharing,...you are an inspiring guy for this hobby.

[@xixios]

Evening from Athens Greece! Just wanted to say that you are a great inspiration for my fist steps in goldfish keeping and go lots of ideas from the specific setup. My 180L is now hardscaped and planted and the first fancies are already in! Keep up the great job!

[@pennypaton3079]

Wow doesn't express what I'm feeling looking at your fish... Ember is divine. That's it, I'm getting another tank...

[@lokeshmagar9029]

Because of your mind blowing set up my mom is ready to set up new fish tank in my room thank u

[@chasetresslercomedy1766]

Incredible build bro 🙏 way to celebrate the most common fish in the hobby and the most underrated!

[@thedailydrummer6825]

The tank is absolutely stunning mate and the fact that it's a planted goldfish tank is really great since all I come across are bare bottom goldfish tanks. Keep up the good work :)

[@Justiin121]

Hi MD, can you please do a tutorial on how you clean this tank and maintain it regularly? how to do you gravel vac without messing it all up?

[@michaelbmason95]

Wondering the same thing!

[@HalenBowlerThePerson]

It's one a.m.! I'll watch it tomorrow morning. Thanks for all you create, MD!

[@MDFishTanks]

thank you

[@ns5535]

Uve just got sir a new sub 👍 superb job

[@keikol.7110]

I love the Goldfish names 🌸

[@jamieacott1682]

I love your KZbin Chanel because you just get on with it and you don’t faf around

[@maxmendez2196]

I just subscribed! Your tanks are amazing 👍

[@zanderparise4498]

Hi! I am new to the hobby and love watching your videos. Your humor and love for the hobby is great! Maybe because you keep it real and down to earth. Always enjoy watching what you have going on. My son started a 10 gallon tank and went off to college now realizing the fish are crowded. Now we are proud owners of a 30 and 36 gallon tank, but learning that the fish can live better with the appropriate room space. Have to go at a pace for the hubby's head to stay on straight :P I really hope to have a gold fish tank like this and a cichlid tank of which I have been researching as well. Lost my job as a result of Covid, but also was introduced to this wonderful hobby. Also, started using live plants for the first time as well. I hope it goes well.

[@zanderparise4498]

Oops - my name is Cathy some how my son's name came up lol.

[@Robertber]

Where do you get such huge river stones!?

[@billybelmonte3731]

Hi.. always watching your videos from phillipines.. i like the humor you put in your videos.. two thumbs up!

[@kimemily8372]

Soy español. No sé inglés. Sin embargo tus videos son super motivadores! Aprendo de solo ver! Como un niño de 2 años! Gracias!!!

[@undertaleplaythrough871]

All of this is really really cool. I am crying by just watching it. That habitat for them to live, sharing space with those beautiful creatures... Always wanted to care for some since i was a little kid. Unfortunately it is all so expensive in Turkey :(

[@vishnuvip8956]

I wonder How pretty clean this tank is 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thomasrutherford3390]

The end product looks insane, loving how the plants have filled out. 👍🙏👍

[@ronderfulaquariums2978]

Your tanks NEVER GET OLD TO ME, sooooooo calming and BEAUTIFUL

[@abigaildrumnmond5803]

what kind of filter/ pump is that?? love your videos! Your fish are so lucky to have you as an owner!

[@itsmecduuhhh4153]

I’ve seen all your videos!!! I’m so glad I found your channel!! Great inspiration My obsession right now are shrimps!I have 5 ghost, 2 orange bee and 2 blue shrimp with live plants. I just love seeing them do they work! Because of your videos I have a new hobby thank you so much and keep those videos coming 😊😊

[@tyesonjackson6848]

Mid hurricane rn glad I have this as a distraction for a bit thanks :)

[@MDFishTanks]

woah! stay safe!

[@tyesonjackson6848]

James Fisher south Texas

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Stay safe our thoughts and prayers are with you🙏❤️ MD will help you weather the storm! 🐟🌱🌿

[@tyesonjackson6848]

Mary Paige Flynn thanks:) I’ve been out of power for about 13 hours now which sucks lol

[@tyesonjackson6848]

James Fisher our house is fine some water fit in but oh well...some buildings here didn’t fair too well..and the island I’m on everyone has been out of power for about 13 hours

[@apark9536]

Love your goldfish, so adorable. Such an informative channel.

[@dallasaquascapingguy]

I like that you added the update. It's great to see how it developed all in one video. Great job, can't wait to see more like this

[@anahatalaporta3439]

ur the best youtube channel there is

[@MDFishTanks]

thank you

[@spooter8363]

Love your fish tanks they look amazing

[@PENFOLD1962]

I really like the light from the window showing the window frame etc... I like it a lot. Wooooooah your plant's grow like crazy, very impressive 👍😊👌

[@ruthwikbn7933]

I am an indian Your channel is very nice And performed is good I like fish 😁😁😜

[@Leyzhe]

I don’t own fish and I probably never will, but I’m obsessed with these videos 🥰

[@apss5736]

These older videos from you give me nostalgia. I miss the ranchus and your adorable axolotl

[@goldfishfilms8588]

Looks great. Just one question. How do you clean/hoover the the tank to make sure the bottom is clean without moving everything as it looks like there are lots of little places where rubbish could lodge out of sight and obviously being careful not to siphon out the sand at the same time ? Guessing it's a delicate job. Thanks.

[@AngieHolstein]

I'm doing my first planted tank.... its my first tank other than a 2 gallon globe ..... this time I decided to upgrade to 75 gallon..... thanks for the video.....beautiful!

[@rgilroy1909]

ok maybe should have lead with "goldfish aquarium mashup" or something to that affect. for a minute there i was wondering if i was just looking at a bunch of old footage. but the 2 month update!!!!..... OMG!!! WOW!!!

[@swannee18]

Ember is so beautiful, the colours are amazing. Actually they are all beautiful.

[@swannee18]

Wow didn't see that one coming. She lost all those lovely colours. But they are still beautiful. Lucky goldfish.

[@faunaduffy9159]

Aww happy fishees so relaxing to watch and with the music aswel good choice. Love how the plants have grown!

[@Muskaan7100]

Just a quick question. How do you manage to keep it clean with so much gravel?

[@kbryn1272]

Do you pick out any type of rocks from nature/outside wherever you can get them from? And do you do anything to them to prep them for aquarium use? Or is everything you use specifically for use in aquariums?

[@TaleOfTwoIdiots]

New to the fish-tank/aqua-scaping world…and this is exactly the sort of look I hope to be able to create. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@Cryptomeriafortunei]

兰寿太可爱啦！love the layout of your goldfish aquarium. you give them so much space for them to swim. Great.

[@susanhenderson5599]

Love this tank and Nice to see you do a tank without soil and still have plants in it.

[@Banuni61]

Hallo das hast total super hinkommen. Ein echter Ausschnitt aus der Natur. Toll🖒🖒🖒

[@martinboyse5775]

Love this. When u first did the goldfish it inspired me 2 get some thank you

[@Bobbitthehobbit]

Casually doesn’t use a net flawlessly. Love watching the vids, especially since there are only so many reptile and amphibian tank builds out there, so supplementing with fish is helpful in not running out. Excited to keep watching your vids especially in the new studio

[@Marsolan]

Your aquariums are out of this world!!! Very inspiring!! I just found you and going through your videos but I have not found yet vacuuming techniques. Can you point me to it? Have lots of nitrates going on and trying to troubleshoot...oh boy...

[@MDFishTanks]

hi thanks very much. I don't vacuum my tanks, I let the shrimp, corys and snails clean for me. And If you pack the tank full of plants, that will take care of nitrates.

[@Marsolan]

@@MDFishTanks thank you. Wow. I have it all upside down. I just lifted one anubias ( before I saw your post to me) and there were so much junk there, so I thought I had to vacuum. I will rethink this concept. Thank you so much!!!! Goid luck in your new studio!!!! Beautiful!!!

[@johnjerickcruzsantos]

🤣🤣🤣 I enjoyed watching how enjoyed you are like a kid while doing the tank! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@meccamoctar]

I always think on how can I setup some plants to my soon to be goldfish since I'm planning to buy them. But according to what I found out thru some blogs, sites and even tips from long-time fish takers, gold fish always dig their sand and even eat plants around them. Thank you for this maybe I'm going to try it. ❤️

[@kou4067]

Youre so underated and make such good videos, i hope youre channel reaches 1 mil ✊

[@AnnabellaSignorina]

When I will get my fish tank I will do exactly as you teach. Beautiful inspiring work! ❤️🇬🇧

[@erikmontin4176]

This guy deserves waaay more subscribers! Keep it up my dude!

[@Frostmask]

im setting up a koi/goldfish 40 gal soon and this is making me SO EXCITED TO MAKE IT

[@wmarian5027]

Aww, nice to see tiny tots one more time. She did enjoy you entertaining her with your hobby. Is small gravel/rocks okay for goldfish?

[@kalilorensen797]

I’ve heard of people having ranchu goldfish that accidentally swallow the gravel and then either choke on it or swallow it and die because it can’t pass all the way through. Hopefully this doesn’t happen to him because I love these fish!

[@shoelacy7101]

I've heard sand is typically the way to go for goldfish. I have it in my goldfish tank and haven't had any problems.

[@BARKERGAMING15]

Really good MD and enjoying your content 👌, 6 weeks ago I started a planted tank after coming across your channel, its abit of a mess because I just stuck plants in anywhere see if i can get anything to grow, which they all are👌👍

[@Huffyknickers82]

This looks absolutely amazing. Would love to see an update and know what the maintenance regime is like? Do you siphon the sand? Just water change?

[@CanineGrowTime]

I don't think his goldfish do very well. I don't see updates on the tanks on the channel. Caring for fancy goldfish is way harder than tropicals in general.

[@aurbyadanza9978]

Hi! I'd like to ask what type of filter is good for planted goldfish tank? Are you using hanging back filter? Can you please provide all the necessary filters, etc for a plantet goldfish tank. Ty!

[@debanjanchakraborty4192]

Your new set up tank is very attractive. I like this type of tank, not so clumsy. Also other tanks are very cool. Its so refreshing to see planted tank. I'm loving it.

[@turbinemagic03]

The great goldfish aquscape I ever seen

[@jonysins6504]

Wow very nice

[@MDFishTanks]

cheers

[@jonysins6504]

Thanks

[@jonysins6504]

Sri I am from india and I found a baby bull shark from fresh water river what I keep the shark in fresh water tank or salt water tank

[@Aminuddin-se6ef]

So viewtiful!!🥰👍 From Malaysia🇲🇾😍

[@BENSMITH26]

It feels counterproductive, but cutting roots can be essential to encourage further growth, it’s the same for trimming stems, you cut one you get 2. Not an exact science but you get the picture. Take a tropica crypt and cut the bottom of the roots off and all of the leaves and you’ll have immersed growth far more quickly and aggressive root production. Works for me every time!

[@lauralake7430]

Please do a long video of the fish just swimming in their beautiful tank! Like maybe an hour of happy goldfish for us to enjoy? Pleas?

[@bomberman8010]

It is so refreshing. Thank you.

[@adamlone5548]

They're beautiful, and the tank looks great after it grew out for a couple months. I'm jealous!

[@sabentley101]

Really beautiful.

[@djwhyte2191]

I really like all the aquatic natural plants u've got..

[@franciscoo.8656]

Amazing job, beautiful home for your friend pets. And yes one more Ranchu. Can’t wait to see an update

[@Geomzify]

Lotsa Stuff. Kidding aside, thanks for your videos. You're the reason I got hooked into aquascaping. Thank you.

[@Parakeetwilds]

A couple of coldwater gobies would look amazing in there with the O'Ranchu Crew!

[@triacts1184]

How did your plant growth so nice & beautiful without using co²? And also what the temperature of your space? I hardly keep my plant growth even just using low tech plant.

[@daniellalesina1443]

I’m so early! From America! ❤️❤️❤️it’s 2:00 am hahh

[@MDFishTanks]

nice!

[@daniellalesina1443]

MD Fish Tanks thank you for replying you are my idol 😭😭😭❤️❤️ and an inspiration ! I made my first planted tank because of you! 😭❤️

[@MDFishTanks]

@@daniellalesina1443 :) no problem at all.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Yes👍❤️

[@DixieGirl9876]

Looks fantastic, well done! I think just the trio of goldfish looks best.

[@Peleski]

The cool green makes the orange-red of the fish really pop.

[@iangoodwin1839]

Wait... how is md only at 130k subs? I could have sworn he was close to a million

[@FlovyansWorld]

It's Amazing! Great Video! Thanks!

[@kalilorensen797]

You should consider getting some snails to keep in those storage tanks! If you get the right kinds they’ll eat the algae and the dead leaves off of the plants and keep them clean for you!

[@Pharmaquatics]

long live md fish tanks

[@DatKrazyKook]

Did you need to add nutrition capsules for those stem plants or was the “stuff” not inert?

[@radiantpudding4457]

You've managed to sell me on smooth rocks.. I didn't think it was possible. I have this image in my head of the typical classic freshwater river bed tanks from the 60-80's. But this is great! I live in the upper central united states which was covered by glaciers, and before that the west interior seaway (hard water, which is difficult too, lots of limestone from corals). When the glaciers receded they left behind lots of smooth rocks and gravel. Nothing very inspiring like the jagged rocks from the mountainous regions of the states. but now I am looking at the construction sites full of rocks as more of an opportunity then full of boring shapeless rocks.

[@nicholasdiezmckenna9972]

Man that is a savage set up, Ember is so damn cute too

[@mystik677]

Big'up from France, good job my friend.

[@yuvraj_1209]

Thank you so much for this idea and tutorial,looking forward to implement this in the aquarium!

[@JoaoGomes-ce4th]

Great job! Perfect home for the O’Ranchu crew

[@carmenmacsween7734]

Absolutely beautiful aquascaping in this tank as always. Gorgeous fish too. Just one thing I'm concerned about...the really small gravel is perfect size to be a choking hazard for the goldfish. It would be just as beautiful in there without that and safer too.

[@vijaysinhjadeja5595]

I'm in love ❤️❤️omg ur fish tanks are sooo beautiful.. 👍👍

[@krishibbert4832]

Ember is a great name for that fish! Tank looks awesome man, thanks for the inspiration

[@thesavagegames9063]

I learn so much from you

[@MDFishTanks]

thats good to know!