Natural Nano Fish Heaven: EPIC 3ft Aquascape Tutorial

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I wanted to go for a natural look aquarium. Kind of like two bits of wood had fallen in the stream and and life had just grown around it. Plants all attached to the wood and loads of places for the fish to take refuge, breed and explore. A simplistic aquascape but I think the plants are what add the aged look and make it more "real" in a sense. Anyway, I'm blabbing...it's a nice planted aquarium with nano fish 🤣😂
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👇👇MD MERCH CLICK HERE👇👇: FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com I wanted to go for a natural look aquarium. Kind of like two bits of wood had fallen in the stream and and life had just grown around it. Plants all attached to the wood and loads of places for the fish to take refuge, breed and explore. A simplistic aquascape but I think the plants are what add the aged look and make it more "real" in a sense. Anyway, I'm blabbing...it's a nice planted aquarium with nano fish 🤣😂 Equipment (all links affiliate): INTERNAL FILTER: US: amzn.to/3xp8Hto UK: amzn.to/3QfeCKf LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3m3cEz9 UK amzn.to/3orIdRv 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 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 UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL API® products Subscribe to API on KZbin: kzbin.info USA consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/page/2193F555-CE5F-4A6B-BDC4-F315CB7F175D?channel=MDTanks UK consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/25663644-6C8C-432C-9E6A-0A85082C3E3C AQUARIAN® products Follow AQUARIAN on KZbin: kzbin.info/door/NxaNWKoWr_ztSgXgPj9r8A Purchase AQUARIAN products here: aquarian.co.uk/where-to-buy/ AWESOME MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY kzbin.info/door/3uQXzXSPspf2LoGdtYGiHwjoin FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/md_fishtanks/ FOR BUSINESS ENQUIRIES: [e-mail] #plantedtank #aquascape #mdfishtanks

[@guacamolebrechfa4439]

This scape is stunning, you keep outdoing yourself MD! Your fish choice is also great, going for the more unusual nano species is soooo much fun! You should try and be on the look out for panda loaches (as opposed to garras which are also great), they are really active and major personalities and although quite rare I picked some up several months ago from my local maidenhead and they are amazing.

[@tomtom3214]

This guy makes it look so easy. Great tutorial !

[@MDFishTanks]

its quite easy really. Chuck it all in, fill with plants and lots of small fish 🤣🤣 Helps I've done this over a hundred times now as well.

[@vikalawa5301]

Hi can you tell me how to maintain a planted tank without co2

[@SlickNick3]

@@vikalawa5301 just watch his videos he has tons teaching you how to maintain a planted aquarium! It’s much easier than typing it all out!

[@aslap4you882]

@@vikalawa5301 these pretty much should start you up: Compost soil that do not leak tannin as base, cover with sand, RGB light, find your light height and “on” time, plant to fish ratio, use low tech plants, clean up crew, weekly 20-30% water change and finally be lazy and let nature do its work

[@yoon-moon1189]

You can also use those mesh bags when changing water. Place the end in and zip it up so it stays on, it’s really good for making sure no fish or shrimp get sucked in.

[@glassboxfish]

Just got off of an 8 hour shift, but always a good day to watch an MD vid! And always a plus to see Matt!

[@WayneTheSeine]

The no-name betta should be "Casper." That works!

[@flipsonfire101]

Oh yeah! An MD fish tanks build video, you just saved my Saturday night from being crap. Thanks @MD Fish Tanks

[@CaritasAngola]

The restraint shown in the plants. I'm impressed 😊

[@philcarlino6942]

Love everything about this setup. The orange sand contrasts so well with the decorative gravel, the dark wood, the buce really pops, the green plants against the black background. I like that you kept the channel in the middle for the fish to swim through. The fish schooling really makes it come alive. Those coral red pencilfish are on my list of fish to keep someday and seeing them in your tank only reinforces why. Thank you for all the quality content, MD. I always look forward to your videos. Take care.

[@isaacjordan9418]

Thank you for waking me up with a new scape man❤️

[@MDFishTanks]

no problem

[@renaldsmith4492]

Same here 😂 I was having a good nap 😴

[@kevinlock3179]

Its not the glass cleaning channel ....... love it

[@verjiggawich]

I'm high watching this. Highly recommend. Very relaxing. I did have to pause the video for a minute though, cause I suddenly found it very funny that British accents exist. So sorry. Anyway.

[@SwatejK]

You drop those mesh bags so hard that they start to cry 😄

[@stonecoldcarebear]

Loved the scape and choice of fish. The Coral Pencilfish look amazing.

[@mattferg84]

Love the big chunky wood, this turned out fantastic!

[@squirrellvr7521]

love this tank. Seeing one with a bit less plants is a nice change for sure

[@SamPonjican]

This is a big winner, MD. Love the aquascape and the schooling action… just WOW! Those Danio are amazing with the coral reds!

[@Paul-li9hq]

The coral red pencil fish are indeed incredibly stunning... Stupidly expensive, but if you can afford a good group of them, you will never regret it. I love mine 🙂 The only caveat I would put on keeping them is 'don't keep anything smaller and/or more timid in the same tank'... these are boisterous and fast fish! Mine relentlessly harassed other smaller tankmates, especially after feeding: necesitating a quick relocation of the timid ones.

[@dr-k1667]

I love it! I have to say your newest fish are STUNNING. I would have had to get them if I was in the shop. Lovely set up that will only grow more beautiful with time. Your plants grow so well and the fish bring the scape to life with their dynamic and varied movements. Good job MD. It was another treat!

[@lysimaque1]

No moss ??? This one definitely deserves a like. XD Glow light danios are really underrated. Awesome and handsome.

[@gabrielleyourmoder]

Its nice to see you again😊

[@carolebraswell982]

Oh my goodness, the plants in this build!!! 😍🌱🌿💚

[@DavidDavis311]

Being able to see the background really makes this tank. Keep it trimmed MD!

[@lemonbanana69]

Hello I love your aquascapes and your videos!

[@amymandeville8342]

This turned out so beautifully and it's relaxing to look at it.

[@carolebraswell982]

I can't believe you have created yet another stunning scape! Absolutely love it!

[@twunderaquatics1770]

The aquasoil in the bags is one of the best ideas!!!! I'm using it now in my scapes. Thanks so much ☺️

[@sharongould2689]

My pygmy cories are in a paludarium with shrimp 😍 they look so good in it! I was actually hoping you would do another paludarium, I'm watching back through some of your old stuff again while I do crafts and you started off (in your small single shed studio) doing a lot of paludariums (which inspired me to make mine!) and small filterless tanks. It's really fun when I feed the paludarium, shrimp and snails come out of everywhere, my timid bristlenose pops up the front to steal some food before scurrying off again because it saw us or a shrimp started it, and the pygmies come up in little schools and scuffle about before darting off when they see us

[@rhyansanpedro]

Such an active schooling tank, this may have to be one of my favourite tanks that you've done. Love it!

[@Brandonjcle]

Watching this while working on my first no filter planted ten gallon tank for a betta thanks for the inspiration

[@nancypatterson374]

Another enjoyable tank build, I always say this is my favorite, yet you continue to just get better!

[@conrad2892]

This has been my favourite video of yours so far, I think showing your 2nd thoughts on ideas is really helpful.

[@You-Tuber2024]

It’s great to see someone give attention to the GLD’s. I’ve got these in my Iwagumi tank along with some Glowlight Rasboras. Like you said in this video, they seem to pull other fish into them and all school. Great tank 👍🏻

[@christophernoto]

A very nice mix of fish in there! Well done! (Pretty tank, too, of course. 😉)

[@WretchedEgg80]

Always a joy! A Inspiration to those new to the hobby,beautiful people 🥰

[@elliottpace132]

Another amazing tank. MD you always manage to inspire. Makes me want to rescape my tank.

[@rosemarydudley9954]

Elliot Pace - that's what I do. I sit in front of my aquarium (30 gals.) and wonder how I can change it around. I still don't like what I've done recently...LOL

[@johannat7838]

This scape is stunning and the red pencil fish are so beautiful! I hope to have them some day 😊

[@stevennguyen4007]

Always excited for these uploads

[@GodisTruth914]

MD!!!!!!! This tank is absolutely stunning!!! The new fish are just.....WOW!!! I love love love it!!!!!💜😍🥰💜😍🥰💜😍🥰💜

[@Charizard215]

I’ve never been a huge fan of Danios, but after seeing them here, the schooling is absolutely fantastic. I’m so tempted to get some.

[@HeyItsJA]

Those coral red pencilfish are just stunning! I've always wanted to do a tank with them, and after seeing them here I will have to do my next tank for them.

[@bwingeowin4521]

Looks perfect,....very beautiful aquascape. 👍👍

[@christophermcguinness8200]

I've loved coral red pencilfish forever, so happy you finally got some!

[@CeCee-no8bg]

Just beautiful! Well done MD.

[@geraldoyo1]

Absolutely brilliant mate!

[@jmsmckellar]

Mate this tank looks absolutely delightful !!!!! Lovely layout and beautiful fish in there too.

[@lkawaiteacher]

Great choice of fish and love the buce. Looks great. Well done. It hard to say no to a beautiful new fish at the aquarium shop. I completely understand-that’s why I have 9 tanks myself.

[@claytoncomeaux414]

Professor taught me to look at my work thur a mirror to get a different perspective the subject matter. Certainly works.

[@GreenGaiety]

MD love your choice of plants and location! Epic. From Chicago.

[@haitch04]

Stunning aquarium, love all your videos.

[@misskimbenner]

I’m always excited in the morning when I expect you will post a video (I live near Chicago, Illinois, USA, so there’s the time difference). I’ve enjoyed your videos (even went back to the very first video you did and watched every single video!) I wanted to thank you for putting the names of the plants on the screen in this video. It gave me time to write them down so I could find some for my 80 gallon community tank. Show us your tank at home. It’s been AGES!

[@imithuru.0001]

This is one of your best I have watched so far. Great work mate and thanks for sharing all your knowledge as well.

[@msbranen6261]

Really like this one MD! Good space for the danios. Danios are one of my favorites!

[@jaywebb4993]

One of your best yet mate! Quality

[@johnlobbestael626]

I love it! Great eye for detail!

[@chuckymystic]

one of my fav scapes so far!!

[@maxt2534]

Fish for thought has just done a nurse log as well, looks great

[@Nick-lf7uv]

Followed a lot of your advice and my newest scape looks great. Nothing crazy, but it looks so much better than what I could do last year. Got my nutrient layer in bags and my hardscape has lots of fun detail. Keep it up!

[@Roni24mamba]

The red pencil fish are amazing! never seen them before

[@adrianrubiomontero3678]

Love watching your videos

[@thisisahmed4571]

When the word epic is in the title , you know MD always pulls through

[@MDFishTanks]

I tend to put epic for 30min+ build videos.

[@thisisahmed4571]

@@MDFishTanks and you tend to always make it epic for me , keep it up my friend , I always look forward to your scapes, can’t wait to see the end result of the massive tank in the shop

[@dustybriff]

Love it when you post!

[@glennk.7348]

The pencil fish are stunning! 😎

[@HiYebba]

Definitely going to use the mesh bags . My fish love digging mine up lol . As always MD , great content 🔥

[@anthonykontos7931]

So that’s how you create height in a fish tank … awesome thanks buddy for all the awesome videos. I found your channel during global pandemic and watch everyone at least one or twice. You make it fun to watch and very informative. Wish we had fish stores like you do to gather supplies for builds. Thanks mate 😎😎😎🍻

[@angelg1514]

getting back into aquariums, just got a 20 gal, these vids are so satisfying to watch lol

[@derekfebres4988]

i love when md post because its always when im at work and its dead i work at a aquarium shop fresh and saltwater. HEY MD TRY SALTWATER MAYBE WHATS YOUR THOUGHTS ?????

[@Mystrishv]

Love this set up! I’m struggling to scape a tall tank and wish I had got the longer tank instead lol Beautiful work you do! Learning so much from all of your videos. Just ordered an MD Betta hoodie, since you’ve been such an inspiration!! Really wanted the Thicc Cory 😂 Maybe next time!

[@eatmynoobfood7461]

Love how this 1 turned out 👍 nice job

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

beautiful scape once again

[@timieboy15]

Nannostomus mortenthaleri!! Man my favorite fish 😍😍

[@Lexie456]

I have just done my first 2 tanks (split up a single tank) with you bagged aqua soil technique and I'm excited to see how it goes.

[@g0ddsidet128]

Even tho I’ve seen you put aqua soil in bags a dozen times, I had a thought when I seen the amount of space when you laid the bags down. I think the plants grow so much quicker like this because the roots have to actually search for where the nutrients are, once they find it, it just becomes a massive root ball of nutrients, beneficial bacteria, and aqua soil! Genius

[@SurfingMarc]

Your tanks are really stunnishing!

[@Grace-er9ep]

The large structure wood looks like a sunken ship as well as a naturally fallen dead tree and that's so cool to me

[@conrad2892]

MD, I would love to see your take on a traditional ADA style aquascape! Keep up the great work, I love your channel.

[@nomadpotato]

final result was astonishing.

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Nice work MD

[@jamesleggett4549]

Call the betta Jubilee (because it has platinum in its name). All of your tanks look stunning by the way!!!

[@arvandconfec4234]

Great as always

[@olliexxirl7843]

love your videos !

[@dnaoutpost6971]

That’s the biggest nana petite I’ve ever seen !

[@daniyuniardi1282]

Wow the result is so amazing, you making it look effortless...i'm working on my aquarium this week..for sure i will try your approach in aquascaping...cheers from Indonesia

[@danielam.7553]

Love this scape

[@Cole-ld7dc]

Love the Cory paladarium isea

[@anreey8632]

i think its ur best one yet

[@wdgdingguo4020]

Straight out of the oven! Loving this tank and going to steal your tank idea for my 2ft tank straight away ! :P

[@Vayda54]

I love your videos, you’re like the Bob Ross of aquariums. “Happy Little Rock’s”

[@aaaquascaping9774]

You inspire everyone😀

[@shesellsfish]

Brilliant! 👍❤👍

[@HiYebba]

13:55 That tank looks so good even without fish

[@melissachesney7535]

the wood pieces look like sea beasts the way you have them laid out!!

[@koushikbepari3621]

Beautiful 👌🏻

[@cliffordodel]

Level:Boss man your stuff is awesome

[@justarandum7959]

Those pencil fish are amazing

[@rezahasny9036]

As long as you know, it's impossible for me to make a tank like you did. but enjoying the video that you have made makes me calm and it can make these eyes fresh. I hope someday i have time and ability to create tank like yours.

[@rathishg268]

amazing 🎉 as always

[@bec2137]

Name suggestions for the dumbo beta (he looks like a Frenchman to me 😆): -Oeuf (egg) -Ivoire (ivory) -Riz (rice) -Dentelle (lace) -Lumière (light) -Fantôme (phantom) My favorites are Oeuf, Riz, or Lumière. Dentelle is a close second

[@matthewcarey7323]

Love it!

[@MeeshMPH]

I can't not drive onto a stone driveway without thinking of you and your poor Dad loosing his stones 😆 ... oh its about time you got some glowlight they are awesome ... not seen those pencil ones their cool too ... 1hr away though from MA ...