My aquarium is now in an Aquascaping store!!! The Aquatic store Bristol.

[@elc2468]

Your scape turned out great, Matt! That piece of stump wood is fantastic! 😍

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks a bunch!

[@steveself3965]

It was a pleasure to have met you that day FSM. A perfect gent and welcoming to everyone. I hope to meet you again sometime. The tank looks great! The Aquatic Store is amazing! It's my go-to shop. Well worth a visit if you are local to the area at any time. It's a real treasure trove. I'd love to see it expand to a bigger store. Just imagine!

[@rimmakh7559]

I agree, the tank looks fabulous and the shop is like a treasure chest 😍 I wish I could go there, too

[@Mattcc3]

Amazing Matt. I am also Matt hahah greetings from Toronto Canada. Love the content your doing keep up the good work.

[@rimmakh7559]

How fast you create scapes these days👍👍👍 Fish look happy indeed in this beautiful tank and it is such a natural home for them 💯🐟🐟🐟

[@airjaff]

I used to go to this store in the early 2000s when I used to have a fishtank. Owners have changed since then. I will go back one day when around North St.

[@FishShopMatt]

You should definitely pay them a visit. I didn't know it with the old owners and have only known the store with Nick as the owner. They do a fantastic job!!!

[@ladybirdforest]

My local fish shop! Nice to know I'm not the only one who can't seem to go in without spending a small fortune... or a big one. And now I want to set up another tank.

[@bs3carpets406]

This is my local shop, it’s the best!! The staff are so good! They have everything you could ever need!!

[@FishShopMatt]

Yes they are!

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- Dang, I was hoping you would show us what you were buying. I want to see more of the store, especially the wood part.

[@Adam7FishTanks]

Absolutely loved the usage of the corbo root mixed with them other pieces. Great scape Matt!

[@sparrowsfish]

Wooooohooo!

[@wendygillard2133]

Looks great Matt.

[@JesseJames-rq4ee]

Congrats can't wait to watch it

[@lburgess3098]

Smashed it, Matt. Oh, and your choice of music was brilliant too! Loved this.

[@nancylee189]

So exciting to follow another Matt success!! Nice job🎉🎉🎉

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks so much!! I was really happy with how it turned out. Definitely felt the pressure though hahaha

[@andreagalda28]

Your excitement in the intro is infectious. Congratulations on your success 🙌 👏

[@arianerimdahmani8478]

I'm the only one who sees an octopus shape in the wood??by the way, great work, Matt! the tank is fantastic 🥰🥰

[@FishShopMatt]

Nope I agree with you! It wasn't until I was editing the video that I saw it staring back at me hahaha

[@zombi3907]

Man, they made killer stocking choices. What a great experience!

[@FishShopMatt]

I totally agree it's a great place!

[@stoneysscapes7544]

Tremendously brilliant choices to accompany that wicked stump , and I've been searching the shops for years to find exactly what you went in and recreated as good as Mother Nature .....Matty Nature's Epic Freshwater Nature Aquarium is now on Display 🕺🏼

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so so much!!!

[@aquascaping_matt7613]

Love the fact I get to see this scape everyday

[@FishShopMatt]

You are truly privileged hahaha, hope you're good buddy!

[@aquascaping_matt7613]

@@FishShopMatt haha definitely mate and yea not too bad thanks wbu?

[@markfranklin8831]

That's amazing job. Love it. And the longer it grows the better its going to be. Outstanding. Thanks for sharing

[@FishShopMatt]

So nice of you, I agree it's going to grow in lovely!

[@DavidRhoadsVlogs]

love the videos matt, keep it up, you are one of the few people that i thoroughly enjoy watching when it comes to aqua scaping

[@Chompchompyerded]

Absolutely fabulous Matt! Congratulations on the invite, and what a lovely job you did! Yours is every bit as good as the others. Is the 140 a 140 litre tank? I really like your scape too. It is a wonderful contrast to the tanks which are almost overcrowded with plants and hardscape. I like the single tower of wood sweeping up from the bottom. It's just proper composition. It draws your eye to it, but leaves enough space to showcase the fish. I can only wish that I could have that good an eye for composition.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much! Yeah it's around 140 litres the tank measures 77 x 45 x 40 cm. Just keep having fun with scaping and messing around with hardscape and you will find your style. Plus as long as you're having fun that's all that matters.

[@paulawicks-farr3078]

Great scape Matt, I love the tree stump effect you created.

[@eldridgehenry2]

LET'S GO MATT.

[@Lukasz_Hebel77]

One of your finest scapes! Totally my kind! Funfact i got something similar in my tank done tree trunk surounded by crypts and java fern😊

[@moodybaker]

The tree stump with the roots looked amazing matt with a good compliment of plants. Actually cant believe the choice of plants they have in that shop compared to thes best 1 round my way which is maidenhead aquatics st albans. can see why you would spend a fortune in there lol

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! They definitely have a great selection there!

[@NicolaHill-cb4ic]

Ooooo what a lovely looking little fish shop. I might need to venture over the bridge to Bristol for a visit. Ive got an empty tank waiting on a new scape. Loving the tank you did for them, it looks sooo good with that tree stump and all the plants. Super well done to you. Love your videos.

[@rich1651]

Love that shop, bought my first scaping stuff there!

[@FishShopMatt]

Great to hear!

[@rich1651]

@@FishShopMatt Gutted I was working that weekend, let us know when you're heading back this way 🤘

[@ebaero6673]

One of the best shops in the UK in my opinion! - always got everything you need

[@FishShopMatt]

Agreed there is something for everyone!

[@msbranen6261]

Matt that is amazing! Your tree is perfect. I really like bolbitis on wood, and I'm glad they chose Paradise gourami. I have a female from another hobbyist but don't ever see any others at the local fish stores.

[@jtkeepingfish]

Tank looks great Matt! Love it!

[@FinnegansFish]

I can only imagine what it's like to be so spoiled for choice. Well done, Matt, Cheers

[@FishShopMatt]

It's actually way harder I think. Have two or three bits you have to work with what you have. Having a thousand bits you almost go hardscape blind hahaha.

[@miniscenesgb]

Beautiful scape Matt. I'm in Bristol in a few weeks time, if I can work out where to park Ill come take a look and go on a shopping spree

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! There is a car park called diamond street car park which is a couple minute walk away. Plus if you take a photo of your parking ticket and spend I think £5 in store they take the parking charge off your bill!

[@miniscenesgb]

@@FishShopMatt Great! Thanks Matt

[@robertgilkerson8517]

That scape turned out very nice

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@noodlechild666]

Their plant storage and selection is amazing!

[@FishShopMatt]

Agreed I was in awe

[@Geo66166]

Well you beat MD to it, dont see him doing bits like this. Great video as per, what a scape!

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@yawg333]

for a nature style this is simple and straight to the point. i think you might be defining your style at this point!

[@green_oasis]

It’s looking amazing. Love the tree trunk look

[@KurisuBonsai]

I’m in the areal! Great shop and awesome scape!

[@FishShopMatt]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kzookid2051]

Absolutely beautiful scape!

[@achevsyed6858]

Amazing Best wishes From beautiful California

[@gibbnasta]

Maybe I'm biased with my love of Emperors, which makes this one of my favorite scapes of yours. The hint of blackwater sets it off with them swimming around.

[@FishShopMatt]

I do love emperors too they are very much underrated.

[@AnimalsGirlful]

I reeeeaaaaally like this so much I want to do a tank like this. I had to save this video

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! You should definitely give it a go!

[@aislingmckee2964]

Yet another lovely scape!! I'm not surprised that you were invited to do a scape there at all, your a fine hand at it indeed.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 😊

[@faedoyle4147]

It’s just gorgeous. Like a snapshot of realistic nature scene. Love it. ❤❤

[@megmills4798]

BEAUTIFUL MATT!!!!!!!!!!!😊

[@gregwilson5910]

Great aquascape, choice of music fantastic. Well done Matt.

[@sosonic12000]

You are very talented my friend… Good work 🫶🏼🧿

[@emeraldislandaquatics8172]

Let's hit that 100K soon Matt!!

[@Diospyros1985]

Turned out great - really enjoy the tree stump look! Love the video and the music!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks so much!

[@ReneeMPTeate]

Nice work! The stump also looks octopus-like!

[@FishShopMatt]

I thought that too when I was editing the video!

[@linusbayandersen7398]

Wow the tank turned out amazing! I might attempt to do something similar when I redo my biggest tank. Thanks, Matt! Would love a future video on rainbow fish, maybe even a scape for them!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Got some plans for rainbow fish content once the garage is sorted.

[@sancraft1]

Oh Matt, that is such exciting news. I am soooooo happy for you. When I have used only sand in the past, I get a lot of build up of waste on top, very fast. I found I was forever vacuuming it. Should I just leave it? I would like to do sand only again, but don't want that much work to keep it looking presentable.

[@BTQ410]

Love your scape. I am a sucker though for the more natural looking scapes.

[@FishShopMatt]

Same here!

[@nicolaifr4905]

The scape turned out great

[@jasminetownsend6621]

so happy you came to my home town now i can visit your scape how awsome !

[@FishShopMatt]

That's amazing! Be sure to tag me if you post pictures!

[@jasminetownsend6621]

@@FishShopMatt of course ! 😊

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- Congratulations! I just subscribed too. 😊

[@chrisduran86]

That's an amazing scape. Looks like it actually growed there! Awesome colour contrast, really epic job!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks a ton!

[@frankvermeulen4621]

Excellent scape, Matt. Between the sand, rocks, wood, plants and fish, it all comes together very well. 👍

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you like it! Thank you!

[@gigi3242]

What a lovely honor to have your design there. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! You too!

[@ms_katia2267]

Beautiful aquascape great work

[@trudyrantall9692]

Looks fantastic! Love it!

[@stellapye]

Absolutely awesome!!!

[@giggiwidit5638]

CONGRATULATIONS MATT !!! Absolutely great scape ! ... It reminded me of The Beetles Song ' Octopus' Garden '

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Without the planting it did look properly like an octopus. I didn't see it until I was editing.

[@TheCuggsmeister]

Nice job, Matt. Well done! You're a celebrity scaper now!

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha thank you but I wouldn't say that

[@Jen-w1i]

I love this tank! Covering the glued areas with sand instead of plants is a great alternative!! I wonder if using sawdust from the same type of wood would work as well?

[@TomW81]

Well done Matt! Done a fantastic job! N her maybe u could show n teach that other bloke who does similar thing is it MD 😂

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Hahaha I'll send him some pointers.

[@gemmacorinne9487]

Wish I lived a little closer, looks like a really cool shop! And loved the scape Matt, and I agree, nice choices for the fish

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you enjoyed! Maybe a holiday? Hahaha

[@Ducks.And.Cats.4Trump]

Love that music 🎶🕺🏾

[@marclewism]

Lets go matt! Very awesome

[@FishShopMatt]

Appreciate it!

[@TheMetab0lic]

Great editing and music on this one my guy! Great scape and vid too

[@FishShopMatt]

Much appreciated!

[@GreenGaiety]

😅 phenomenal love it.

[@gitasevadasi1908]

Fantastic Matt sounds amazing, love Bristol ❤❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@stevencapper4954]

Looks great Matt

[@IgorEngelen1974]

Coincidence doesn't exist. Got myself 2 tiny ancistrus yesterday 🙂.

[@FishShopMatt]

Congratulations they're great little fish!

[@vesawuoristo4162]

Awesome

[@makjmakjs6146]

Very nice! Good job Matt!

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheRealTMar]

This scape is awesome!! Loving all the plants coming out from between the roots! Congrats on getting a new fridge too! Is it one of which the freezer never needs defrosting? I got one 2 years ago and it really works! Never any ice buildup! Love the South Koreans! ;)

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! It is one of those but it's built into our kitchen and was a nightmare to get sorted!!!

[@TheRealTMar]

@@FishShopMatt Yes it is. I had mine brought in, but doesn´t need to be built in. My place is a rental and comes with basic cabinets in the kitchen. But against the other wall, I´ve put an IVAR racking system with cabinets in the bottom and my local hardware store has a budget paint that happens to be the same colour as the TARDIS. So you can guess what I did! ;) ;)

[@sandywalter9728]

❤

[@Matthew.Henley]

Chuffed for you. Congratulations 🎉

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!!! 💜

[@wirtification]

Oh Matt, that tank is marvelous! Now you have to do a tank for red whip tails, lol! They're stunning and I am so pleased they picked them. Maybe a Red fish, Blue fish tank. Dr. Seuss it up. A fantastical scape like in his books- those trees should be easy to do, and red and blue fish and red (definitely the whip tails in there) and blue cleanup crew... down to the snails and shrimp. Challenge... lol

[@FishShopMatt]

It's weird you should say this but I have something in the works currently that is vaguely colour coordinated but I'm not sure how well it will turn out.

[@wirtification]

@@FishShopMatt yayyy! Can't wait to see it Matt! Smh, of course it's going to work out, lol, it's you after all!

[@memouse1978]

Matt you are an artist. :)

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@Scaperoot79]

It's so great to see your talents being acknowledged and appreciated! Beautiful scape. I love the plant selection and placement. Have you ever considered entering IAPLC? You would do great🙂

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much! I have considered it but I'm more of a throw it together and have fun. I may get lost in my own mind overthinking the scale if I were to enter something like that. But you never know what the future holds.

[@kwackytankslap9339]

What an amazing shop. It's disappointing as the lack of decent plant and hardscape shops in the west midlands. If you ever want to set up your own place, you know where to come 🙂

[@FishShopMatt]

It is a great shop! You never know what the future may hold!

[@jennysoderstrom]

Love it!

[@silvioschurig749]

Paradise Fish are great wet pets for medium sized tanks and beautiful.

[@FishShopMatt]

Yes they are! I've seen a few different types recently which is cool!

[@karenburchell4918]

Tank looks fab Matt 🎉🎉

[@mcbabs7495]

Un grand merci pour la vidéo!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@TheGarrettomahony]

Great Job

[@shel.b.1090]

Epic Matt. Xxxx

[@AHGAQUATICS]

Wow the end result is super cool that wood is amazing well done can you do a video on paradise fish?? 👏👏👏

[@debfalcon]

This design looks great, I kept wondering if the tags were gonna survive the water...tehehehe.J/K

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha yeah they add the human element to the nature scape.

[@debfalcon]

@@FishShopMatt 🤣

[@MrGoonerdv]

It looks really good.. Great work Matt🎉

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks so much!

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

Congrats, Matt!

[@BIBLE-UNBUTCHERED]

Congratulations Matt

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much!!

[@MissChelle]

Love it! That stump is bloody awesome, I want one lol. I notice you didn’t rinse off the wood. Here in Aus I have bought wood from fish stores that definitely need a clean, is it different over there? It’s mainly dust but also a lot of bits of bark as well. Maybe cause it comes from overseas and it’s spent ages in transit….. 😢 ❤️.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! It varies most of the wood is treated or sandblasted depending on the type. Most of the time you can see if it needs a rinse or not just from giving it a quick once over.

[@maryglover8283]

😃Everything is beautiful! I love your tank!

[@FishShopMatt]

Not quite everything but I'll take it hahaha

[@eatmynoobfood7461]

Another epic FSM Scape! I wish I had a shop like that near me, massive selection. 😜✌️👍💜

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! It's only about 45 mins from me but I hate driving so I could do with them moving closer.

[@aquascaping_matt7613]

@@FishShopMatt or you move closer😜

[@Nichole_86]

It turned out great

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@MorningDriftwood]

nice one!