Natural Nano Fish Heaven: EPIC 3ft Aquascape Tutorial

[@MDFishTanks]

👇👇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

[@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.

[@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.

[@CaritasAngola]

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

[@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!

[@twunderaquatics1770]

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

[@flipsonfire101]

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

[@SamPonjican]

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

[@carolebraswell982]

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

[@GodisTruth914]

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

[@mattferg84]

Love the big chunky wood, this turned out fantastic!

[@DavidDavis311]

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

[@stonecoldcarebear]

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

[@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!

[@gabrielleyourmoder]

Its nice to see you again😊

[@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

[@Brandonjcle]

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

[@carolebraswell982]

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

[@Chris.from.1950]

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

[@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

[@maxt2534]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@amymandeville8342]

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

[@isaacjordan9418]

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

[@MDFishTanks]

no problem

[@renaldsmith4492]

Same here 😂 I was having a good nap 😴

[@NotYourAvgJoe24]

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 👍🏻

[@christophermcguinness8200]

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

[@bwingeowin4521]

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

[@GreenGaiety]

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

[@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

[@johannat7838]

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

[@claytoncomeaux414]

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

[@squirrellvr7521]

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

[@msbranen6261]

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

[@rhyansanpedro]

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

[@stevennguyen4007]

Always excited for these uploads

[@Roni24mamba]

The red pencil fish are amazing! never seen them before

[@HiYebba]

13:55 That tank looks so good even without fish

[@jmsmckellar]

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

[@glennk.7348]

The pencil fish are stunning! 😎

[@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.

[@tw4099]

I’ve been binge watching your videos and I bought the internal filter you show here. I really need that spray bar that you’re using as well but I just can’t seem to find it anywhere. Any idea where I would be able to find that same one? 19:10

[@WretchedEgg80]

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

[@nancypatterson374]

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

[@lysimaque1]

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

[@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

[@lemonbanana69]

Hello I love your aquascapes and your videos!

[@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!

[@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.

[@haitch04]

Stunning aquarium, love all your videos.

[@melissachesney7535]

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

[@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.

[@angelg1514]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@geraldoyo1]

Absolutely brilliant mate!

[@Vayda54]

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

[@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.

[@jamesleggett4549]

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

[@SurfingMarc]

Your tanks are really stunnishing!

[@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 😎😎😎🍻

[@77slate]

It wouldn't be a "safe place" for my bank account lol those pencils are gorgeous, love the scape 👌

[@timieboy15]

Nannostomus mortenthaleri!! Man my favorite fish 😍😍

[@chuckymystic]

one of my fav scapes so far!!

[@adrianrubiomontero3678]

Love watching your videos

[@ruthcarmack4392]

I was looking for more of a slate rock going from wood to wood like a covering that they could swim under and some moss can go on top of the slate.

[@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 ?????

[@CeCee-no8bg]

Just beautiful! Well done MD.

[@kevinlock3179]

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

[@HiYebba]

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

[@joeppathuis6548]

wow looks great!! look at 30:10 and see a baby pleco, have you seen this md??

[@SwatejK]

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

[@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.

[@dustybriff]

Love it when you post!

[@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

[@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

[@alaskangirl7675]

Wow MD! I’ve been watching your dad’s channel. You’re both artists. Pencilfish! They’re gorgeous. I hope you get a chance to get some of the 45° pencilfish at some point.

[@reavomusic8713]

Really cool thanks for all the ideas and inspiration you're a saint MD! Please attach a nice 4k wallpaper of the build next time if you can ;)

[@WayneTheSeine]

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

[@wdgdingguo4020]

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

[@johnlobbestael626]

I love it! Great eye for detail!

[@unified95]

Aquasoil can be subbed by potting soil too i think, as father fish says

[@ohChillum]

Love the Cory paladarium isea

[@RicardoJunqueira]

MD, get an UV lens filter for your lenses and you'll have MUCH LESS glare and reflection on your videos.

[@Knights.of.Ni.]

Good afternoon MD 👍

[@eatmynoobfood7461]

Love how this 1 turned out 👍 nice job

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Nice work MD

[@saltygreek3870]

Luv your channel keep up the good work ! Can you plz give me that link for where to purchase those substrate/ soil bags with zippers?🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@toastedteewee2414]

MD I challenge you to make a tank with 3 or less plants! I love the videos but I want to see you do something completely different from your usual style, keep up the good work mate!

[@aaaquascaping9774]

You inspire everyone😀

[@link470]

I’m still confused at what the bags do exactly. I can see it containing the nutrients, but what do you mean when you say the plant roots penetrate it? How exactly are the roots getting into the soil if the soil is in the bags? Do the roots actually penetrate the bag and break it? Are they small enough to get through the mesh?

[@sarahferguson121]

I added 3 rabbit snails to my big tank and my algae issues have just vanished. Plus, they're really funky looking and they make pretty patterns in the sand

[@marvn4381]

MD! I love your videos. You are how I have learned to scape and care for fish! Will you consider doing and African dwarf frog tank? They are pretty fun! Also, we need a Timmy update!!

[@saidurrahman4311]

Keep up the good work MD love your videos. I noticed the opposite with Amazon swords where new leafs grow from the outside and just grow so fast. Considering taking mine out and only going for slow growing plants. Nevertheless it is an amazing plant to create high impact, but I can’t keep up with it anymore.

[@dbabracadabra]

Excellent scape as usual! How long can beneficial bacteria survive in the filter media and substrate without water?

[@tomcousins2421]

I have had a very simple tank set up for a while with artificial plants etc, after watching your videos I'm now keen to do a proper aquascape, I've looked at the lights you've posted in your comments, the all pond solution ones and noticed that they come in different variations, which is the best for plant growth etc please

[@noway742]

I took your advise and used bags. They are a big, big problem because you need way more topsoil to be able to plant your plants enough. I didn't use enough and plants struggle to root.