THE AMAZON INSPIRED BIG SHALLOW - Full Step By Step Aquascape Tutorial

[@MJAquascaping]

Would you change anything about the big shallow? Be honest! 😀 As always don't forget to smash that like button! Everything I used to create this Aquascape (affiliate links) Tank US: bit.ly/3RtuJ7h EU: bit.ly/3eGwboA Light US: bit.ly/3x5Ui6h EU: bit.ly/3BoygxY Filter US: bit.ly/3ELUnk6 (MJAMSTERDAM for 10% off) EU: bit.ly/3qkURoT Clear filter pipes US: bit.ly/3RsFJkT EU: bit.ly/3AL5oyv The pump I use for water changes: amzn.to/3InNAwB Mist maker: amzn.to/3PwtmDf Fzone Auto Top Off (MJAMSTERDAM for 10% off) fzaqua.com/collections/fzone-ato-system

[@Bluebug84]

add some air plants to the top. Looks excellent!

[@jimmydean123123]

I would have opted for only one species of apisto. Those things are pretty territorial.

[@jimmydean123123]

The design is fantastic though

[@jimmydean123123]

Aaaand I just got to the part where you said you lost the borelli. Sorry for your loss. I breed those things, downright vicious towards each other

[@BiotopeKing]

ik zou de combi apisto en corys niet samen houden in de natuur komen deze soorten elkaar zo goed als nooit tegen doordat ze in verschillende delen van de wateren voorkomen. daarbij komt dat apistogramma zeker met jongen een territorium hebben welke ze vel verdedigen en corydoras buldozeren er gewoon doorheen wat soms tot gewonden corydoras maar ook gewonde apistogrammas leid door corydoras hun gif stekels. waarbij corydoras vaak juist een oog kwijt raken doordat apisto door hebben dat dit een zwak deel van de corydoras is. kaan ook goed gaan als ze genoeg ruimte hebben maar toch vermijd ik deze combi altijd

[@FairmoundAquatics]

The diversity of plant species adds so much richness to the scene🤩

[@consuldanzell]

I'm watching this because of the good aquascape ideas and the handsome aquascaper. Loveyou!

[@WackyEducation]

the amount of time and energy you have put into this is beyond impressive.....love your work! keep it up MJ

[@AquascapingCube]

Wow, this video is going to be epic! I watched all the shorter ones, but who doesn't like to watch 1h aquascaping video in the background :D

[@GrowMoreVeggies]

Filter floss in the tank at the end of the siphon! 💚 I'll be using that tip moving forward. Thank you

[@YourFavoriteNewb]

I did not know where we were going to end up, but from the moment you introduced the wood I was captivated. All of the little spaces that the fish can use really bring this to another level. You have built my dream tank 😂

[@RandB_Aquatics]

HAHAHA the cloudiness actually reminded me of my first setup after being introduced to filters and a bit of aquascaping. Had a little internal filter that failed to clear up my water for about a month, had to redo it may times with different hardscape and sand etc till i just said to myself let me build a huge DIY filter with a lot of stuff in it maybe it will clear up and in a day it did clear up in a way that was so shocking, Loved the experience, almost gave up since i had seen nice crystal clear tanks by the gallery.

[@DuzzyDobbin]

I absolutely love that you use small details like twigs. In nature in lakes and rivers we see fallen trees to broken branches to sticks and twigs. It’s rare to see in aquascaping. You just got me to subscribe based on that detail. Thank you

[@morneschaap2944]

Wow! Love the scape and fish. The darker water fits actually nicely with the idea of the Amazon. Thanks for putting the whole thing together, was great to watch.

[@naturesounds...12]

At the end of every video, I sit back and think "I want one like this." I don't want one like this But you make me want one. Every time.

[@klebberbrazilian.theprofessor]

Great, great VIDEO! Popcorn is a must!😀 Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@phil2fer33]

It’s one of the most beautiful black water scape i ´ce ever seen! Congrats from France

[@piefie1]

Love the big shallow! It really does the fish justice, they look so comfortable in there. Only thing I would change is opening up the wall of rocks by removing one in the middle, and pushing the sand back so that it looks more like a cave, which will give some depth and make the structure less uniform. You could also have some bigger pond plants (I think cyperus papyrus might be cool) in the back where the echinodorus melted, they are often quite strong! But I love the scape nonetheless, you are brilliant 👏👏👏

[@andreaquaroni530]

this is the best shallow tank I've ever seen! MJ

[@1Kent]

You're a very conscientious pet parent. I wish my plants arrived looking as good as yours, mine usually arrive dead or dying. I love the green neon tetras! Well done, very nice.

[@HafizMokhtar]

I think, so far, this is the best shallow tank aquascaping I have ever seen in KZbin. Thanks for sharing!

[@mariliaviana7274]

great video!! i’m honestly hoping to see more of these long ones. this is also probably my favorite tank you’ve ever done, i love this type of scapes.

[@normaah6121]

I cannot believe I saw it completely. Very nice video

[@NickBaysingar]

Running airline tubing from the outflow spray nozzle to the driftwood is such a clever idea. I'm totally borrowing that for my 10 gallon shallow tank so I can saturate the emersed portion of my driftwood and grow some emersed plants on it.

[@borrowedthemoon]

My goodness this tank is really a masterpiece. Phenomenal job very impressed, mate.

[@aaronball9640]

Out standing design!! You might try getting a clean garbage can and soak the wood (preferably in hot water) before putting it in the tank.

[@marienixon148]

That was a fantastic rewatch. I put it on to have in the background while I did a water change, but ended up just sitting down and watching it all!

[@MJAquascaping]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@velcapitan]

I like your style and also your patience. Great video.

[@RussMcCord]

Fascinating. Video is enjoyable and informative. Enjoy watching your aquascaping talents.

[@kaeliecaulfield7798]

Great videos !! I think you’re right up there with SerpaDesign and MD fishtanks!! Some videos are even better!! Love your voice too. Thanks for all the great content

[@geraldoyo1]

Looks great MJ. You always have the right touch!

[@jamie2424lfc]

At first when you started adding the rock and wood I was like that's not going to work! But know its looking amazing so much contrast and detail! 😍

[@kaic9276]

I love the shallow tank layouts, found your video getting inspiration for my "little shallow" 60f ;) Nice job and well made video! Greetz from Spain

[@alyssa0411]

I’m planning to re-scape a 6.6-gallon bookshelf tank and I’m strangely nervous about doing it. Thank you for the tip of using filter floss when draining the water, I don’t know why I never thought of that.

[@NK-kr8sj]

love this long format video showing the "A to Z" per say. Love your work m8 keep it up !

[@MJAquascaping]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@seekthetruth336]

The hardscape in this tank while looking very unique is an example of bigger is not always better. I really did love the old scape on this shallow tank quite a bit more. The efforts are appreciated nonetheless.

[@bobbysauer7826]

woah that amanita mushroom growing is somethin else! im without words :P

[@andyw3786]

Excellent Mark. Really loved watching the separate episodes, but nice to see them all edited together. Love the big shallow .... wouldn't change a thing!

[@swamptank7531]

This is a really well done aquarium, love blackwater with emerged part tanks !

[@leannebeckwith1797]

You sir are absolute perfection. 😍

[@AZTEC_ARTS2023]

Thanks for all the details you mentioned in this longer video. Nice work !

[@MoritaJunichiro]

Looking at beautiful things makes my heart beautiful (water tank)

[@airattack3354]

This is one of the best aquascapes I've ever seen. I wish it was mine :D

[@darrenderousse4804]

Such a awesome scape Mark! Love all the details and out of water plants!

[@PratikHome]

That looks super cool!! Loved it. Thank you for your gigantic effort and sharing it with us.

[@Shaden0040]

a heads up when planting or trying to grow a condoris plants, You want to make sure that you feed the roots they need root tabs placed near the roots when you plant them in and they need to be re fertilized at least once a month to keep them healthy. otherwise they tend to melt like yours did.

[@Queenminajjj]

This man is just fineeee😍

[@danyvillalobos0303]

great job...I took ideas for my 120 gallons.

[@blivinalien3227]

Made it till the end of the Video The setup looks very beautiful ❤ I have a few questions though.. 1. How did the grass grow so well even without a substrate ? 2. How often do you feed the fish 3. How often is the maintenance done and do you vacuum clean ?

[@janecourtenay3676]

I would be thrilled with this! Loved the whole video from set-up to finish and look forward to more of the same. I am GREEN with envy 😂

[@olaeriksson9714]

Very enjoyable. I'm doing an American 250L in a while and will borrow inspiration from this one for sure.

[@stefan00123]

Kijk dat is een goed einde van de werkdag! Lekker een uurtje MJ kijken😄😄😄 Tot de 19e in terneuzen!

[@guyband]

Looks absolutely incredible

[@aquatic-lady65]

Amazing look

[@lehappydog]

Congrats MJ wonderful work!❤🤟 what kind of wood is this? Looks amazing ☘️👍

[@petergreen3877]

Hi ,love your content and knowledge is great , your a natural,

[@filiplaskovski9993]

Acuclear is the only product that works and has cleared many of my cloudy tanks

[@mota307]

This is my dream tank 😍

[@duke_aquarium4177]

This aquascape is really stunning, I love this kind of nature vibe. Although the water is not crystal clear, it looks more natural and more like amazon style. And it's sad to hear that all the echinodorus have not survived🤣, but the emersed part still looks really nice.💪

[@skrounst]

I ALWAYS underestimate the size of hardscape to get, I always try and find the coolest looking rocks/ wood, then realize the individual rocks look good, but when it comes time to put them in the tank I realize they are too small to get a good effect. This video just reinforces that fact, that piece of wood is HUGE, but still fits perfectly for the design you're going for.

[@ozzyheather9242]

Really great video. Loved the long format.

[@MJAquascaping]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RatmanCH]

WOW... what a great work... thx for this video 👌

[@josiecable3352]

This was truly amazing to watch, I really enjoyed it

[@MJAquascaping]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fleuger99]

Great vid and tank setup. Thanks.

[@joatmofa0405]

Beautiful!

[@tausnikbose90]

Love this tank, My favorite shallow on Insta nd KZbin :)

[@CamsJungleAquaria]

Great setup! Enjoyed the whole video

[@dianecraig1119]

I think the cloudy water was from the wood. I had that issue, even after boiling my driftwood. Can’t imagine it would be easy to prep a piece of wood that size.

[@KamiInValhalla]

That's a beautiful piece of centurion wood

[@BigYi313]

absolutely stunning!

[@florentincioaba7989]

Bravo from Romania

[@Shaden0040]

On the left hand side that top piece awarded sticking out you could wrap or wedge some spag the moss In the Little Fork there And add a couple of either bromeliads small bromeliads tangelos or a couple of miniature orchids would look nice. i'd also add maybe a fern in the back right corner area behind or to the right of The Kenadorus. And you said you had some creeping fig that's cool that's good stuff but be aware If it gets a lot of nutrients and a lot of light and a lot of water it will grow exponentially so you're gonna be forever having to trim it down and nip it in the bud. the stegorn can get quite big you could also get a birds nest fern which is kind of nice and also place that somewhere in the back near the Canadoris or just to the left of that but you wanna raise up the land a little bit so it has some chance to have air to bree on the surface you could put it in a small pot and place the small pot I would make a clay pot and use that just to hold the plant in place. He said You're making us an African Tank so I would assume you're gonna add some crepensis possibly an upside down cat although I don't know if there's enough room for it but it should work um congo Tetris might work well although they're large fish So is the catfish The Sinidontis.

[@JeffGillis-lv1rz]

Great video, bravo!

[@aquajerd2377]

NICE TANK

[@irinazuykina2666]

Love this video!

[@MJAquascaping]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dangray]

Beautiful

[@lindapeppin2441]

I love this type of video when you can really get into the story of the build and see how it develops over time. I can’t really think of anything I don’t like but think you are correct in needing more emerged growth. Have you thought of using Peace Lily or Monstera?

[@MJAquascaping]

Yeah maybe a piece lily would work well!

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Great aquascape tutorial 👍🏻

[@cory_aqua]

Nice work

[@fishiemon64]

Such a great video the big shallow looks amazing 👀👍🏽✌🏽the only thing i would change is it would be in my fish room 😂

[@dogwiseeva3426]

When you opened that left cabinet.. that's how women feel when you open our wardrobe 😅 Like, whoops, look at all those shoe boxes. Nice tank, as always 👍 I was actually excited about the emerse echinodorus, too bad that didnt work out. You could try peace Lily (lepelplant) instead, it's a house plant but it loves wet feet. I use them in the filter of my shrimp tank, works really well.

[@niongg8042]

Mooi geworden 👍👍👍

[@QueenArtAquaticDesign]

Amazing

[@freddievara8649]

Beautiful 👍😎🥳

[@stephenblack8698]

This is so beautiful. I loved to see the corys schooling with the tetras near the end. What camera are you using to get such gorgeous footage?

[@daphnia-magna]

Beautiful aquarium!

[@MRFLIP]

Wanna know whats crazy is people out side walking past your house not knowing what kinda magic is going on in side. Absolutely amazing 👏

[@drakebusteed1791]

21:40 Where can I get a 10 liter bucket of mayonnaise? 😅 I love the scape though man, one of the best aquatic artists out there.

[@MJAquascaping]

Your local restaurant 😁

[@kandyrew]

hey man! how would you go about growing multiple types of carpeting plants in the same tank without them growing into each other in the long run? (example - dwarf hair grass and HC)

[@zeb33369]

Would love to know what the second terrestial plant was, very pretty.. can't wait to get some driftwood to add to mine, good to see what may be in store..thanks for the content 😊

[@motocadogaroto]

Show, ficou lindo!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Brasil

[@thedude7319]

47:11 is that sweet netherlands like mayonaise or like the normal which you get in germany/belgium ?

[@zaidcreighton3182]

Mr MJ I love watching you... you come up with cool ideas 💡 I like watching you.... you excellent 👍... and I'm learning alot from you.can you send me some valisneria nana don't know if I spelled it correctly lol

[@MJAquascaping]

Thanks a lot Zaid! I can send you some vallisneria if you live in the netherlands?

[@zaidcreighton3182]

@@MJAquascaping I live in western cape .... Capetown... bonteheuwel 139 Elderstreet bonteheuwel area code 7764 Here in cape town that tipe of plant is very rare to get ....I also want to learn how to create my own CO2 I saw your video that u made your own CO2 system but I think it's way cheaper to make your own keep well enjoy ....make the best scapes you can stay positive man ....!!!

[@AnandsaikhanNyamdavaa]

beautiful aquiarium. Was wondering if you add more light so it would be less cloudy?

[@Pikachu-dk7bq]

Echinodorus usually requires co2 amd very guuf lighting and guud nutrients in the soil.

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Looks awesome.❤

[@ryan_roga]

11:39 Tell me that right-most rock doesn't look like an alien licking the rock beside it. 😅

[@Anneurys]

Nice Video. Those female guppies look huge.

[@mrorange159]

Cool video, lovely tanks, thanks for sharing. I think your sucker fish may jump the tank if you aren't careful unfortunately. I've had those fish jump in the past and its always sad when it happens. Hope it's going well :)

[@emblake7750]

It's great as always,I've been reading that mist makers are not 100% good for live stock and material getting rusted after awhile and just stop working what is your experience and how long you running mist makers weekly or daily,cheers mate

[@BradK02]

Open top tanks with house plants are becoming my favourite and im currently planning to setup one. But Im still concerned about jumping fish. How do you minimize this. Im loving this tank.

[@zyzla87]

Was a challenge but found some WIO black sand to order in UK

[@aquaoeh7627]

sehr schön und mal frage Holz heisst Weinholz oder ?? 😍

[@aquajunction3727]

Add some peace lily in background it will grow well like md fish tank 🙏🏻