Aquascape Tutorial: Planted Platy Aquarium (How To: Step by Step Fish Tank Guide)

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[@MDFishTanks]

NEW MERCH CLICK HERE: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks I've never kept Platy's before so really wanted to add them to my collection. This is there new home. I hope you (and they) like it 😊 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 HARDSCAPE AND PLANTS: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ 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 Amazo UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL HARDSCAPE AND PLANTS: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/

[@koriannarritt8469]

MD How is your goldfish? Is it ok? Beautiful tank!

[@krisztianvarga3449]

Kéne 125-gs akvárium a 550k-boli fizetéssel házhoz Hungary BP.1174.ady Endure u25.bkompletten.

[@fullthrottle552]

Hey I had platy's before and a mother palty gives 10 to 12 babies in that 6 are grown to an adult

[@Miss_Lexi92]

What quartz sand is this? Maidenhead aquatics?

[@justaguyontheinternet9751]

At this point I'm just jealous how every single tank scape looks so good

[@MDFishTanks]

Cheers mate. Just practice i guess :) like anything really.

[@justaguyontheinternet9751]

@@MDFishTanks hats off dude.....great scape👍

[@jordanwilde9226]

Practice and a massive variety of supplies makes the difference.

[@Flixy282]

Girl same

[@StudioGhibletz]

same here

[@glennk.7348]

Every time MD goes to the fish store I think how lucky those fish are to go home to his studio!

[@MDFishTanks]

thanks glenn :)

[@glennk.7348]

MD’s new tanks never look “newly planted” - always immediately mature looking!! 🙂

[@PENFOLD1962]

He allows all his plant's to mature in other grow on tank's!

[@MDFishTanks]

@@PENFOLD1962 that's it andrew. most of them have been underwater for several weeks.

[@Psychoclaw]

Man, those platys were absolutely the right choice for this scape! I actually gasped when you added them, they look so nice 🔥

[@MDFishTanks]

thanks for saying :)

[@mrek2068]

I love platys - hardy, colourful and breed very easily. Such an underrated fish. Beautiful set up.

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah looking forward to my first experience with them.

[@casvandegiessen7837]

Me to!

[@benc3214]

This is hands down one of the best channels on KZbin, definitely the best fish/scape channels. The vids always make me smile and inspire me with my own tanks.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I really love this scape MD. The first time around in the hobby 20 years ago I never kept platys. I set my daughter up a 29 gallon and we went to the LFS, they didn't have a big selection of fish, but they did have some (I guess) regular Pilates, they're like kind of gray silver with the black tails.. anyway, I didn't realize how enjoyable these little guys can be!! My daughter and my grandchildren are loving their Aquarium and it's starting to become a jungle ❤️ We've even had babies already!! Now it's got me interested in getting some different kinds of platys and these guys are beautiful that you're showing here! I love when you show us all of your aquariums so we can get ideas!! Something I have been working on is creating depth!!I think you're going to love these fish and they're definitely going to love you! I hope you have a great day my friend! 🙏🌿🐟🌿❤️

[@MDFishTanks]

Hi mary. Sounds amazing. You cant beat a jungle scape. About time I made a 4ft one....

[@oigioioivn]

Platy breed like crazy, just let the parent eat the babies to keep their population down. Its cruel but effective :D

[@nynkevanempel2146]

What a nice addition to the fishroom! I have platys myself, and I love that they are always so happy when they see me walk past their tank.

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah like happy puppy dogs :D

[@patkistler990]

Man you are just non-stop with these fire scapes!!!🔥

[@Willsoccerclips]

Right

[@jemmadonnelly6100]

One of the cheapest and most kept tropical fish and yet I'd say this is one of your very best aquascapes - just beautiful.

[@phaneendravasisht6950]

The most important thing for making such beautiful scapes is the options of plants for fore, mid and background!!! I am so inspired with MD's videos i started keeping planted tanks and started collecting plants, i have like 8 types so far and its hard to get a beautiful scape...

[@hortopiro]

It’s a beautiful hobby. Just another form of art, and just like any other hobby, it can get very expensive. Don’t ever skip in getting quality tools, plants, food, and substrate.

[@arielrglaze]

It’s an addiction

[@cathyhendrix7552]

Your plants ALWAYS look phenomenal. So green and healthy. And your hardscapes always look so cool. I'm always looking forward to seeing them. I do think that it's time for you to do a fish room tour!!! Please, please, please. 😁

[@Lulu.G-61]

I purchased six platies exactly like yours for my grandson‘s aquarium, one of the females or two, I’m not sure, had fry and I now have about 40 full-grown platies in my 130 gallon tank. They are and have always been exactly like puppy dogs, when I put my hand in the tank for whatever reason they come up to me because they are always hungry!

[@harrysamuppet6804]

MD I started my tank with 6 platys. As livebearers I quite liked the idea of the odd baby fish. I had read that even the parents will eat their young. Four months later I currently have about 7 teenagers & a further 10 new babies. I literally don’t know what to do with them. Am hoping my local fish store (if it ever opens again) will take them off me. I would have been better buying a couple of rabbits ☺️

[@revelationlamentations5366]

Very glad you made a platy tank. I love platies. I have like 30+ in my 20 gallon because they breed like crazy and are very hardy

[@carolebraswell982]

It's so satisfying to see a build from start to finish. What a treat on a Saturday! It turned out lovely too. Coincidentally, I want my next tank to be mixed platys.

[@karmun0617]

Ayeee I just got some platies so this would be a great scape to steal some inspiration from once they finish their quarantine 😃😃

[@MDFishTanks]

go for it :)

[@quentinpauwels1161]

just one word: amazing!

[@MDFishTanks]

thank you

[@spencerrichards436]

Your videos (and my new hobby) have changed my life during covid. Thank you!

[@scoty_.g1772]

Hey MD pls try a brackish aquarium with bumblebee gobies

[@MDFishTanks]

sounds cool

[@scoty_.g1772]

It really would be

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

😍👍

[@skippityskeepskeep923]

I think this scape is up in my Top 5 for sure that you have done! Great video MD!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@yorkaquariums1840]

I really like that all your tanks are low tech!

[@ericplunder2744]

My very first tropical fish were sunset platys. Stunning. And MANY fry survived.

[@b.michiels9760]

I don't think there is enough place for platys and corys but the scape is great as always !

[@wngsabuvu9205]

They DO look like little puppies wagging their tails! 😆 Another beautiful tank.

[@hendrigiyanto6169]

The Best 😍😍😍 Warm touch of your hands, make the aquarium with hardscape and plants look perfect. Warm greetings from me, (DKI Jakarta - Indonesia)

[@kathykirkham1347]

Platies are my fave! I have a platy sorority lol so we don’t have more babies, then the swordtail had babies lol you are so talented love your tanks , you inspired me during covid and i planted all my tanks, nuttin like yours but not too shabby

[@faedoyle4147]

I’ve never really paid much attention to Platy’s before but man the are beautiful!!! That tank is GORGEOUS!! Might have to replicate that for sure. ❤️❤️

[@JimmyMilne]

Yes to Platy fish! Best beginner fish by far

[@MDFishTanks]

very nice fish :)

[@TWilliams205]

When he pulled out measuring tape 🤣🤣🤣. Coming thru with the conversions because I definitely needed it here in America.

[@timothyeuropa6068]

Been waiting patiently for the vid to drop 🇿🇦

[@MDFishTanks]

bit late but is a longer one so tons of work.

[@theocloete4320]

I can relate P.S from south Africa

[@jman2u50]

Never had platys but they always seemed super pretty

[@MDFishTanks]

yeah happy little fish

[@SpiritAquatics]

Platys were one of the first tropical fish I ever kept. I had the yellow to orange fade ones. Good choice 👍

[@MDFishTanks]

thanks mate. cant believe i've waited until now!!

[@77slate]

Nice, glad you got platys they are awesome fish to keep in a planted tank. You'll enjoy how active and interactive they are 👍

[@MDFishTanks]

loving them so far catherine :)

[@Tommy-ex9xp]

I'm repeating myself I know, you are a very talented boy.

[@MDFishTanks]

cheers Tommy. I pretty much think about this stuff non stop lol.

[@dantreuthart9146]

Hi, I enjoy viewing your videos. I noticed that the first coat of paint was an interesting mottled pattern. It wouldn't hide equipment or cords but it is giving me some ideas for my next aquarium. Thanks!

[@F0rceWielder]

Platies are honestly my favorite fish. Easy to breed as well

[@marcogabrielnardez326]

congratulations, you have made a simply beautiful aquarium. I'll try to make a similar one, with the plants I find here in Brazil

[@sarahwoodring5587]

Platies are my passion! They're my favorite fish and underappreciated in the hobby. Thanks for showing them some ❤️

[@wikyWargaming]

Thank you for turning me onto those root tabs. All my tiny plants have doubled or tripled in size over the last month.

[@amandah2490]

I have a real soft spot for Platties. One of my favourite fish.

[@Forgot3nBurrito]

That drift wood piece is sooo cool. Wonderful scape as usual :)

[@meggrotte4760]

Wow the fish tanks are incredibly clean

[@azzomeister]

Looks super cool... you won't see those gold lazers alot... I rarely see mine around in my 300l

[@TobyCreates]

I’ve been planning on doing a Platy tank for a while, and this just made me want to do it more!

[@MDFishTanks]

go for it Toby. Make another banger. I watched your new vid. Those little pots for food are great. My wife would love you!

[@TobyCreates]

@@MDFishTanks glad you liked the video MD! Your support means a lot. I’ll look into doing a Platy scape :) P.S: I’m buying some pearlweed online right now... you made it seem almost too good to be true so I had to try it out!

[@ralphdupre357]

Hey mate, love your Tanks 👍 Get some swordtails . Not too long ago I added 1 male and 2 female Swordtails to my guppy Tank. The females had about 20+ babies within the 1st 2 days.. they seem so happy 😃 and growing daily ✌️

[@patriciat3paynter981]

I've got Mollies and the black ones are gorgeous! I must say, they are really fun and entertaining fishes. They love chasing one another and playing. Platies are similar to mollies too. So enjoy your new fishes and great choice with the platies you've picked. They look great in the tank! Watch out for those babies

[@MDFishTanks]

mollie tank coming for sure!

[@jamiemenis4579]

ALSO - Would love love love a video on scaping a tank that has a teeny tiny area out the water for a mini red claw crab to enjoy but have fish thrive too. Cheers MD

[@andrewtaylor8679]

You give good inspiration for so many scapes which are obtainable for the average aquarium keeper's.would like it if you would do a marine planted tank as you don't see many and you would put it across in a way any one could do. You have a brilliant channel.

[@carolebraswell982]

I must comment that aside from the mesmerizing builds, I really enjoy the background music for your VLOGS.

[@frank88ster]

Tank maestro!!! All tanks look amazing! Heaps of talent here.

[@jackquinton8050]

That ludwigia is my fav plant looks sooooo cool

[@siddharthshankarpradhan8849]

Love from India bruh😍😍 You deserve more popularity

[@mr.robinsoncrewso7753]

The Tank looks really good. Best wishes from Germany.

[@mann1zee]

Really want him to do shell dwellers and do a beach theme

[@fatyn4278]

For next project, u need to buy ballon molly.. Really love them. Very friendly fish 🥰🥰🥰

[@tessahawkins3019]

I was just there yesterday.. picked up some plants - food ready to set up my tank

[@charligc8904]

I loooovvvveeeee platy's they were my 1st fish and they are just lush and full of character and they love chasing a lazer pen 🖊 😄 its class to watch lol! Xx

[@glennk.7348]

And congratulations on a quarter million subscribers!! 🥳

[@blkpik6746]

I think i should recreate this. You're awesome man, every scape is so fvcking perfect.

[@ЛанаГетман-с5б]

If you replace the red Ludwigia with the alternantera rejneka-mini, you will not need to cut it often to keep the image static. Ludwigia is growing fast and will be out of the picture. Cryptokarina balance grows up to 50 centimeters in length. It will creep along the surface of the water. Your work is as interesting as ever. I want to move a month ahead in the future, to immediately see how the tank will grow up)))

[@khgn1234]

I'm just jealous of his grow out tanks for plants... even my locl fishstore does not have that many plants

[@glennk.7348]

That music in the first part kept me thinking someone is knocking on my door 😮!

[@MDFishTanks]

🤣

[@mann1zee]

Keep an eye out for the shimmies, your water is on the softer side x looks epic x

[@kumarashokgak]

Truly, excellent choice of color . Glad you didn't go for neon & red one.

[@gusmcgrath9187]

I would love to do live plants but there just to hard to maintain for me but I still watch your videos. lol.

[@MDFishTanks]

thanks gus

[@dkbpesmobile8089]

Always wanted to see you doing a platy scape because I have been keeping them for 6 months,always waited for this video 😂

[@truthfactreality6814]

One of your better tanks. You should check out the Seachem tidal hang on back filters though. They blend in well and have brilliant features

[@MoneyMeech]

Woah I’ve been waiting for the Molly & Platy tank! Great scape MD!

[@tylersbackyard5356]

I wish i could also fill my room like yours. Beautiful 😍

[@gabrielleyourmoder]

its already looking beatiful🤩🤩

[@MDFishTanks]

thank you

[@harshanigunawardana9708]

Every thing he makes it looks perfect

[@medwardbell]

Plates are fun. And they breed like crazy

[@SabrinaDiniMarchia]

All your tank is beautiful… Great chanel, thankyou for sharing bro 🤗🤗

[@chrisj6243]

Awesome , I love those fish , the tanks is great

[@MDFishTanks]

thanks christopher

[@mariosangling4118]

Amazing set up and has inspired me to get a platy tank 🙌

[@darrenderousse4804]

Beautiful tank MD! Do you ever get tired of non stop good looking scapes?! 🤣🤣 that’s a crazy find that single piece of wood like that! Looking forward to the next build!

[@johnsharman7614]

You must have Green fingers with the Success you are getting 👍😁

[@chinmoyroy1586]

I like your video so much really helpful begeiner friendly scape..... take love from bangladesh❤️❤️🇧🇩

[@paulinelouisevelayo1079]

What a gorgeous tank scape! 😍😍🐟🐠

[@jms9845]

I always feel good about my aquariums, until I see MD’s. 😅

[@matthew-ql4uh]

Same🤣

[@MDFishTanks]

dont be silly guys. The plants make it look good. Invest most in the plants and you cant go wrong. Any tank looks good with tons of plants. Worth the money if you are intot the hobby in my opinion.

[@matthew-ql4uh]

@@MDFishTanks thanks very much for the advise

[@jms9845]

@@MDFishTanks Thanks. But plants are so expensive since I live in Canada with no petsmart around. 🙁

[@zeealo]

@@jms9845 try sourcing plants online. I'm in Australia and that's how I get most of mine

[@ESF19791111]

SO...THE PLATY COLORS ARE ORANGE AND BLACK , THAT IS...GREAT COMBINATION WITH THE BLACK BACKGROUND AND THE REDNESS OF THE LUDWIGIA-SUPER-RED AND THE RED-BROWN WOOD . IN SHORT : BLACK-FINS MACH THE BLACK-BEACKGROUND , ORENG-BODY MACH THE RED PLANT AND RED-BROWN-WOO:D :) AND...ALL THE OTHER FISH AND SHRIMP HAVE SOME COLOR THAT MACH THE COLOR CONCEPT :) AMAZING :) VERY SMART COMBINATION :) THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

[@jurpikag]

Nice slippers. Wearing mine too.

[@DutchAquascaper]

Well after long debate I finally gonna give it a try. My first tank will be build next week. Seen now so many beautiful tanks (me thinks how hard can it be LOL )and want to give it a try.

[@milkweeddreams8828]

Great choice, they look amazing...BTW, perfect fish music too, calming...

[@unspokenfishkeeping3100]

Also look into intake sponges for your filter :-) will help when your platy's breed

[@josephsebastian8380]

Looking so great👏👏👏👏.... I think am relaxing now....... 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍

[@arshadsaleem44]

Hi. I'm new to ur channel but I'm loving ur evry video. I was not fan of aquarium but after your videos I'm going to buy a tank now And would copy all of your techniques. Nice videos . U doing great .

[@arshadsaleem44]

I have a question. Does the water filter gives the oxygen to water ?

[@wendy.allison]

I love mickey mouse platiess! I had a community tank with a ton of different kinds of fish including a male beta, guppies, a dragon goby, shrimp, crabs, snails, 2 different kinds of algae eaters, like 4 different kinds of molies and about the same amount of kinds of platys. I had a few other kinds in there as well but honestly, I can't remember. I just got what I thought was cute. Probably not the best way to do it, not knowing if they would get along or not but they all did. I never had any problems with any of them. My guppies, mollies, and platies bred like wildfire it was insane. I took them back to the petstore by the dozens once I ran out of friends who wanted them or could even take them. I bet you will see loads of babies in no time! I know they say not to mix betas with other fish but mine was so happy, he blew bubbles nests all over the place. I miss that tank so much but had to get rid of it in a move. :(

[@SH-os1ck]

You're so skilled!

[@tacdad1034]

Wow, beautiful tank!

[@ratsters7]

Stunning tank!

[@madhatterjones4781]

Awesome video. Love your enthusiasm

[@theguy3278]

Wow, this tank is stunning!

[@bibo8655]

One word, “Awesome”

[@horianthewitcher639]

Amazing it is a pieace of art. Sadly i live in a place where u cant find any material to build the first aquarium for my betta😩

[@septyanz17]

Awesome, looks so beautiful... I learn many this here. Thanks brother 🙏

[@portlandcommunityhealthcen9401]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL ... PERFECT (from other videos, I think you forgot the fertilizer tabs or caps., but PERFECT anyway) Thank you