Super simple, totally affordable aquascape tutorial.

[@daveybond]

One of the best parts of following your channel is seeing how much more confident you’ve gotten in front of the camera over the years between your channel and MD’s. Quality and editing of your videos has gotten a lot better too. Love seeing it Matt, keep up the good work!

[@FishShopMatt]

That's so great to hear you say! Thank you so much!!!

[@gkp1595]

Exactly. Samuel Tarley (G O T) AWESOME TO SEE YOUR VIDEOS 😂

[@krawlspace]

With the popularity of crazy jungle style tanks, it is awesome to see how cool a more simple scape can be. Nice work, Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! I aim to show as many types as I can so everyone can find something they like on my channel. You wait until you see some of the ones I'm currently working on.

[@krawlspace]

@@FishShopMatt I’m sure I speak for many when I say, we are excited to see it all!

[@MandyJane123700]

I love the way the grass in the middle looks. It's like a valley in a mountain.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! That was the sort of thing I had in my head.

[@twunderaquatics1770]

You should try one with the bigger rocks in front going smaller to the back. It gives it an illusion of a greater distance. ✨️ This turned out gorgeous ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you for the idea! I always get worried when trying that, because I'll probably message up the perspective but maybe I should give it a go.

[@deb_DC]

Beautiful scape, Matt! Love the simplicity and affordability. Thank you for modeling these types of scapes for all levels of membership. And welcome back! Glad you’re feeling better!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! That's great to hear as I want to try and cover as many styles as possible.

[@-EJ00]

This scape is something i want and can do! Beautiful job Matt!!! Something about the simplicity and beauty of it at the same time.

[@FishShopMatt]

Exactly what I wanted to show off! Thank you!

[@caseyshaw8253]

Lovely scape! Can't wait to see what you come up with next! Side note: Would love to see you do a video on how best to quarantine fish and plants before putting them in your main tank and what things are best to use especially for us here in the UK. Been having a few issues with a few pests in some of my tanks like damsel fly larvae and hydra and would love some information on how best to prevent/treat these issues as and when they do come up. Additionally, some info on quarantining fish and what treatments to use to prevent common diseases would be awesome.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Funny you should mention this but I'm currently working on a video for hospital/quarantine tanks so hopefully that won't be too long before it's released.

[@alexb_aquatics]

Those rocks really were a great choice, the colours that came out of them were just awesome! Great job Matt 🎉

[@Mattcc3]

Because of you and md I got into aquascape myself made my first tank a few weeks ago what an amazing hobby

[@TheCottonman]

River Cobbles have become my absolute favorite Aquascaping rocks... I have two of my tanks now using them... Brilliant Scape Fish Shop Matt... 😎🤙🐟💙🐠

[@FishShopMatt]

They are brilliant to work with.

[@faedoyle4147]

I love the simplicity of the hardscape combined with the beautifully complex planting. The textures are a hard contrast and I just love it. Well done. ❤❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like how it came out!

[@judeebaysinger5920]

I always enjoy watching you.😊

[@Addi--]

Solid scape. Just the right amount of spacing. Round rocks can be a challenge sometimes.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! I find round rocks to be one of those things. Sometimes it works so easily, other times you want to throw them at the tank hahaha.

[@Addi--]

@@FishShopMatt Lol completely agree!

[@waterdog.studios]

I absolutely love tanks with these dimensions, I have a 30 gallon that's similar (114~ liters) and is my favorite to scape in. You can do so much with the space and still have room for a variety of species. Beautiful scape Matt!

[@angiebear8727]

Like when stones are varying shades. Looks more natural. Fun simple scape. 😊

[@danielorr4439]

Love to see your scapes! Getting a balance between plants and hard scape, were MD you can't see much of the hard scape after he's done !

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much!

[@billbush1270]

I like the sense of diagonal movement from the rocks.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! I think it created a cool sense of a river.

[@AshleyArmondi]

Glad you’re feeling better Matt! Love this simple but stunning scape!! I actually just grabbed a few white river cobbles and was going to do a scape with them, so great inspiration!

[@ciaranbaldwin8962]

I really like matts vids as there very insightful ive been hoping you'd do your own as ive watched you on mds channel for last couple of years great to see your being recognised more keep up the good work and im sure this channel will take off even more

[@PomPomPlants]

For extra budget you could swap out the aquasoil for top soil

[@FishShopMatt]

That's a superb idea!!!

[@mgl63823]

Nice Simple setup, Love it, great job matt. you and MD should do a video again. Be nice to see both of your ideas come together now that you are establish.

[@lisaallran3029]

I love watching your work...it turned out beautiful!

[@darrenderousse4804]

This looks awesome Matt! Great job 👏 🔥

[@madhatterjones4781]

Looks great What a awesome simple but beautiful elegant scape

[@beginningofthend]

Really love this simple scape! Definitely going to use the soil bags for my next re-scape. Gravel over loose aqua soil was not a great choice for a long-term setup since you can’t exactly gravel vac. Been battling BBA nonstop! 😅

[@eltonrachman919]

Looks great

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks!

[@wawi911]

Before plants it wasn't my favourite but as soon as that green went in, every rock popped and I really liked it!

[@pagewhite61]

It’s so pretty Matt, I love it!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 💜

[@achevsyed6858]

Very attractive Looks great Best wishes From beautiful California

[@lisacampbell9257]

Those stones are just lovely! Such a great scape!

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

Looks great! Can't wait to see it fully stocked with fish.

[@karenburchell4918]

Lovely scape Matt. Those cobbles are really nice, and the planting really compliments them 😊

[@andreagalda28]

I would love any pond or patio pond videos. Especially how to transition fish and plants from hard indoor tap water to much softer outdoor rain water mix. Keep the videos coming!!! Love your channel ❤️

[@Fixup1000]

Glad to see you back

[@giggiwidit5638]

OMG I LOVE IT !!! cant wait to see what get's put in it

[@FishShopMatt]

Yeah it's going to look awesome with some fish buzzing around!

[@Heck_Ster]

Hope you are feeling better Matt and I really enjoy your videos(and pups). 😺

[@FishShopMatt]

I'm feeling much better thank you! Lots more coming up.

[@ms_katia2267]

So cute and simple. Love it.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 😊

[@tinchytarantula]

Totally smashed it Matt I've taken the easy and affordable with my last two scapes and they are growing in and looking amazing

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Sometimes easy and affordable is better then expensive and complicated!

[@garageaquatics2023]

Great looking tank/scape, Matt. Cheers!

[@rimmakh7559]

Absolutely gorgeous scape! Thank you for this wonderful idea🐟🐟🐟 and this nice background music creates a beautiful and pleasant vibe in your videos, thank you for that :) It's such a pleasure to watch!

[@GreenGaiety]

Blown away by the creativity and beauty...l

[@FMAquascapes]

Very simple but very pleasing to the eye. nice lil scape. ;)

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 😊

[@thearrogantcorndog5704]

Beautiful, novice scape Mateo!! Well done!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@morneschaap2944]

Love it! Looks amazing!😊

[@joefy200]

when I first saw you in MD's videos I saw you more as the fish guy who knows all the scientific things about the fish whilst MD was more of the aquascaper but lately in your own videos I feel like youre becoming a great aquascaper yourself!

[@sparrowsfish]

Gorgeous

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 💜

[@matthewsmith22]

Very nice setup Matt, with the rock work and shorter green plants definitely has iwagumi vibes. Glad to see you're doing OK now mate

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Yeah that was the vibe I was going for.

[@SubmergedDesignzStudio]

Thank you for giving me the confidence to keep trying different styles of tanks. I love your builds and down to earth way of living life.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! That is so awesome to hear!

[@cindystimson3632]

Beautifully done, I love the cooble stones as well. Can't wait to see what fish they give this beautiful home to. Thanks again Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you very much!

[@ricardotolosa2671]

Hi Matt, wow simple and really cool aquascape, kudos mate!

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you like it!

[@Diospyros1985]

Turned out great! I really enjoy scapes that use natural river cobble.

[@FishShopMatt]

Me too!

[@ErikJuan0319]

This looks amazing. I will try make something like this in my 6th tank lol

[@FishShopMatt]

You should!

[@KeithJD]

Nice job Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@abcd-jq1sy]

Really nice scape

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@richardhall4093]

Great video Matt the editing was mint!

[@kurtbrutting5118]

Awesome Scape! I love it!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@iamhueyjohn]

Its very nice Matt. And so glad you are back too ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks so much!

[@jodimaree7640]

So love this scape ❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@eatmynoobfood7461]

Simple but looks awesome, nice job 😜✌️💜

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 😊

[@Jbooth96]

Amazing scape, would have loved to see you add some inhabitants tho! 👌🏻

[@REscapes]

Oooh i love this! So different! Really great work matt!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!!! 💜💜💜

[@rhondafitzpatrick1646]

beautiful! thank you Matt. i have stones like that all over my woods, and a lot are in my tanks, on the side of my garage, flower beds. whenever i go for a walk in the woods i end up carrying out so many stones! i have always been a rock hound but this might be getting out of hand😅

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! That is super lucky! I'll bring a truck to your woods! 😁🤣

[@Scaper_Girl]

Nice simple scape, love the clean look!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@charlottegilbey6160]

Stunning tank! I love it 😀

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you like it!

[@lynnrobertson4657]

Hi Matt tank looks awesome watching from🇦🇺

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Adam7FishTanks]

Great simple setup Matt!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks! 👍

[@GenXHeart]

Matt! Thank you for your help with my tank's cloudiness! It's gone now! I think you were right, although I wasn't directly over feeding I suspect my Neons were having all you can eat shrimp cocktail over night! Love the latest scape! I think it might be just the look for my next tank. lol mts already.

[@FishShopMatt]

That's awesome news! I'm so glad it helped!!! 💜

[@sophianash4209]

I love your videos! Looks great❤

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much!!

[@Kidarcana]

another inspirational build

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much!

[@adamsayre2166]

One of my favorites you’ve done🤙

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@Soccerchick66]

Looks great!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thanks!

[@Dudukina]

This is lovely! And so tasteful

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonpoyle1177]

Lovely ❤

[@beverlyjensen443]

Lovely!!! I really like this tank!

[@areacode911]

Love it. It's inspiring and simple

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 😊

[@alanmalcolm8055]

Im going to get fish tank no6 tomorrow. Thanks. No more holidays.

[@Shotsbyflo]

💯 nice work!

[@amayanut]

Great episode all around.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@megmills4798]

Love thetank😊

[@marionpraveen1789]

Love the scape

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@marcelvanmechelen]

Simpel en mooi goed gedaan 👌

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@BLUEGREEN65]

BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! 😊

[@mtp6873]

Beautiful aquascape, simple and bold. Is it just me or can you see an ape face in the front grey rock at 10.34?

[@chriscyr4982]

looks great dude ......

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@justarandum7959]

Cool set up. Any links to where you source the mesh bags from? Thanks

[@DarkSitesChannel]

New aqauscape video nice.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you!

[@elc2468]

I love it!

[@TheBradylands]

My plant are turning gray also.

[@FishShopMatt]

Could be a few different things maybe lack of nutrients if the plant is actually dieing or maybe a type of algae that looks a funny colour?

[@Vincent-kx9ze]

Another great landscape! I particularly like tha medium blue stone. What kind of stone is that? If you said I must have missed it.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! I think it's a type of granite.

[@FordyTheConeSmoker]

Awesome build! Might do something similar myself for a smaller tank I’ve got lying around! Also quick question. What was the song you used while showing the finished scape? Would be great to add to my gaming playlist

[@patriciahenderson2375]

Can we have a list of products you used for this build, like what type of mesh bags are those? What kind of substrate used etc?

[@DaveCook-j8i]

Great tank Matt, just a question where do you get the large cobbles from? Just your LFS?

[@FishShopMatt]

They're normally from the landscaping department of a garden centre.

[@Badwilly]

Please make a fish file on apistogramma cacatuoides please 🙏🏻 wishing you all the best and success in the future

[@FishShopMatt]

I'm going fish shopping tomorrow so maybe one to pick up hahaha

[@Badwilly]

You are the best thanks it would help me so much I’m trying so hard to keep them but no luck and no one in the Internet have good experience like you that can give us the correct information again thanks so much for your support and your reply 🥰 keep going on and you will be where you want and deserve

[@robertconn1555]

Lovely scape Matt although it always seems a waste to me to use expensive aqua soil only to cover a lot of it with big boulders. Wondering if there is a way to target the soil on the plant growing areas and use something cheaper to give the boulders height?

[@tclifton1000]

Nice job. Would be nice to see the list of things actually used though. Filter? Substrate? Also the grasses at the front are just in inert sand? What are they feeding on?

[@DaffCookie]

It reminds me of the sand dunes in Norfolk. Great scape, needs shrimp 😂

[@eddieington6243]

What tank is that, Mat? I like the depth from front to back as it still looks great when filled with water. I'm so pleased you have branched out on your own.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! This is a custom aquarium to be honest they wanted that deeper look!

[@eddieington6243]

It looks great. Thanks for responding, Mat.

[@caroljordan2886]

How long after building this did you place critters. What type of critters. Thanks for sharing this

[@martinrelf5074]

Matt, why is my plant getting a brown covering on it?😊

[@FishShopMatt]

Could be diatoms or maybe lack of flow. If it's floats off when you wave your hand above it I would look at popping a bigger filter or a circulation pump. If it doesn't float off I expect it's algae so you could get some Otocinclus or something along those lines. But if the tank hasn't been set up long it may go away on its own.

[@martinrelf5074]

The tank has been set up about seven weeks and it has a flu level 407 on

[@Mikinct]

Great scape Matt, Question. You used 2 mesh bags filled with rich substrate aquasoil bags mostly placed in back left & middle of this tank. How do the plants near the front of tank ever get their roots reaching to that substrate? Or they don't, or you use root tabs? Or they'll simply anchor roots but feed from liquid fertilizers used?