The Rainbowfish Playground: EPIC 4ft Aquarium Build (Aquascape Tutorial)

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Welcome to the NEW Rainbowfish aquarium. My previous tank had been running for 6 months but had grown cray after many trim backs and also, the fish have doubled in size since i bought them. It's time for a new, much more open design. I hope you like it :)
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👇👇MD MERCH CLICK HERE👇👇: FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com Welcome to the NEW Rainbowfish aquarium. My previous tank had been running for 6 months but had grown cray after many trim backs and also, the fish have doubled in size since i bought them. It's time for a new, much more open design. I hope you like it :) Equipment (all links affiliate): 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

[@rettag2020]

Always gorgeous scapes 😍 Getting inspiration for my 75 gallon electric blue acaras, corydoras and rainbowfish,bn pleco tank. Also, my 125 gallon blueberry ahli ob and pleco tank ❤️

[@sagessaltwateraquariums8621]

Id love to see some more coffee mugs. Kinda addicted to drink coffee/tea while working and watching my aquariums and your videos!!

[@oftheHowl]

Did you afford all these rimless tanks from KZbin alone or have you had a main job this whole time? Just blows my mind since I don't see myself affording a rimless tank anytime soon, I just have a few cheap aqueon tanks from Petco and it costs enough just scaping and stocking the those

[@RascalV666]

you would do something with the nurses and change the concept of placing tanks because they are often similar to similar

[@SgtZem]

Stickers? Beanie caps? Water bottles? I got the coffee mug! My initials are M Z-D (Margarett Zemen-Difi) and I'm an aquarium addict SO PLEASE MORE MERCH! 🙏

[@thunderbear82]

MD, I have a suggestion for you to think on. Doing a short before and after at the end of the video, it might illustrate how nice the new set up looks.

[@Ogregamin]

Yes please!

[@tanex2792]

He should also create more shorts video and put in on Tiktok. It would looks beautiful to see short of before and after!

[@iPhone5244]

@@tanex2792 people will complain that they hate shorts and TikTok but there’s no denying how much new traffic, views and exposure they bring to a channel. Any creator wanting to help drive growth to their channel shouldn’t ignore it.

[@tanex2792]

@@iPhone5244 I don’t know that people hate short lol 😂 it’s literally best way to grow channel and get into more views. No one have time to watch 30+ min videos. Having short or tiktok will surely make some money off the side. It would even better if it’s get more views and likes

[@narwhal9852]

He actually did lol

[@jakeneidecker3573]

TODAYS MY BIRTHDAY AND MY WIFE GOT MY A THICCCCC HOODIE!!!! Gonna take it for a stroll at the National Aquarium and talk about fish with anyone who has ears 🤣

[@samwang8129]

I absolutely love rainbow fish, I’ve had dwarf neons, crimson spotted and best of all, the reds. Their colours will pop in any tank and it would look great to have a school of them in the future. Again, great aquascaping as always, MD!

[@sharongould2689]

very nice! definitely a lot more swim room. I like the spray bars for the circular flow you can get if you set them right without being too powerful as a little funny that I'm sure youll appreciate MD- the other day I asked my husband to help me hold the net while I poured the new, bagged fish into them to put them into the tank- he asked if I wanted him to go get the kettle to hold it 🤣

[@philcarlino6942]

I've been waiting for this one and you delivered. This really turned out amazing, I love the detail and the planting choices. The sense of flow in the tank really makes it feel serene and natural. The fish seem to be acting much more naturally as well. A long while ago you intimated that your home tank had a leak or some kind of accident. How is that, will we see an update to that tank? Hope all is well. Take care.

[@AquascapingCube]

Great end result! So many plants but at the same time there is a lot of swim room. Very cool stuff.

[@zacktheshrimpist7055]

I love how striking your hardscape is and the plants/colors you used this time! I appreciate that you also cared about the fishies swim room and redid the tank

[@browdser]

stunning tank! MD, you should try a few (or a lot) of khuli loaches in one of your tanks if you've never kept them before. They're so cute and fun to watch, and they live and feed happily alongside corys.

[@tariqmitchell5102]

Yes I agree because I have a khuli with albino corys!

[@davidrodgers8711]

Love the island look of the new scape. As others have said, in my experience most Rainbows colour up better with dark backgrounds and substrates.

[@BentleyPascoe]

You scape looks nice, but keep in mind that rainbows can be kind of dumb when they're sparring with each other or trying to court females. So some of those more pointed pieces of driftwood can be something that they'll gouge themselves on. Could cause scale damage or other injuries. Just something to pay attention to you when you're keeping rainbow fish. Most commonly. What you'll see is a little scuff on the mouth with a bang their mouth into something. Don't worry too much about that. Those heal. It's if they have any damage on their sides that you want to worry about. Regardless, love the extra swim space you gave those rainbows!

[@rajadey4919]

Rainbow's are exceptionally good at high jumping inheritance skills. Without a top cover for protection they might be tempted to make a record breaking attempt.

[@LollysGarden]

Really beautiful tank! We just set up our first planted tank after watching most of your videos. Thank you for all your help. 🐠💚🐟🌱

[@waspmeat]

LOVE the Rainbow flow 2.0hhhh 📣😮

[@itslukkeee]

I'm so fascinated by Rainbowfish due to living in Australia! I'm very excited to see the progress of this tank and what other varieties you introduce

[@flipsonfire101]

I had a school of upper Katherine river rainbows from the northern part of Australia, for the better part of a decade. They had a really dark purple to them with black fins, I used to love feeding them crickets and other insects to watch them eat from the surface. I now have Murray river rainbows and praecox dwarf rainbows. Rainbows are the best community and single species aquarium fish around in my opinion. Love the tank MD another stunner, yet again.

[@JC-jd3sb]

Beautiful tank! Would love to see you do a tank with blue eyed rainbowfish! The red neon and gertrudes spotted are so pretty and fun to watch

[@sleepyrain3884]

Have you ever thought about doing a sand waterfall

[@noodlechild666]

I didnt think you could improve on the previous rainbow tank, which was one of my favourites, but you've nailed it. It looked almost overstocked before, but you can really see how much space was taken up by the previous plants and overall scape.

[@clamarredmax]

You should do a freshwater clam tank! Also you’re videos are so inspiring I just heard about planted aquariums 2 days ago, and I’ve already watched about 50 of you’re vids. I plan on starting my own tank soon, keep up the good work!

[@sunflowermouse307]

Those Venezuelan corys are so beautiful!

[@Uzer157]

Love from Greece 🇬🇷

[@tinchytarantula]

Finally back in the studio and with another great build

[@SelfDescribed]

Great use of the negative space! These are aquariums after all, and that lets you see more of the fish and their normal behaviors. Crispy and clean layout. Nice work.

[@therealsassyama682]

I swear, that first piece of wood you put in at 23:00 resembles a snake trying to escape with an opened mouth lol

[@paigebrasington7918]

Really appreciate you showing the stand. It is a detail I am finding more challenging as I plan my first scape. I like that you find affordable options.

[@bethfoort]

I love this tank and fish combinations.

[@Jstroman221]

Digging the channel, draining the water down, and then catching the fish was genius 👌. I will definitely use this strat when needed.

[@BigShrimpin416]

I love the industrial look of the light bar (shower rod) LOL looks great and a really creative idea!💡

[@nancypatterson374]

The fish look much more relaxed, as before they were in constant fast swim mode! Nice 👍🏻

[@lloydsmith63]

By far my favorite set up!

[@meyou805]

Smashed it out of the park again 💕

[@rachelschildman2327]

Coffeefolia is my favorite Anubias!

[@Nelsoh_]

Been obsessed with your videos ever since the eco bowl you did. You’ve helped grow my interest in building my own tank. I’m a noob and don’t know nearly as much as you. However I get so much joy watching your videos!! Gotta get a hoodie now :) nothing but love and admiration from over here in the USA :)

[@bethfoort]

That stand is great!

[@comfycottagecore531]

Wow, I couldn't help but look at the end of the video for the aquascape! It is beautiful!

[@timahra-lee9912]

Wow, another amazing tank setup. I honestly enjoy these videos so much, I generally put your videos on at night and my three children calm down and watch as well. Much love from Canada 😬

[@s_u_b_z_e_r_0896]

Another beautiful artwork 🖼 just so calm n peaceful man just looking all the tank you Forsure will find calm in your days 💯✊🏾

[@glassboxfish]

Those rainbows are so beautiful! And loving the new scape MD!

[@MrNezza73]

That’s the best one youve done for a while. Plenty going on but not too many plants this time. Nicely balanced MD. good stuff

[@RicardoJunqueira]

I'm so glad the studio builds are back! Another incredible layout. You make it look much easier than it is.

[@peterrehm490]

Your fish tanks are so dank. Makes me want to make one.

[@shonhatley541]

Amazingly beautiful. Fantastic work MD. Keep it up.

[@BigShrimpin416]

Those plywood pieces were a lucky find! Nice stand!

[@jefferysnell2725]

Love the light rod idea! To make the next one easier; instead of drilling use zipties or curtain rings to attach the lights and wires.

[@onelifetolive4]

I’m happy to have MD back in his studio, giving us the best consistent 🔥 content. Good looking tank.

[@grahamlawrence6377]

Finally back in the studio!!!

[@10stripmusic]

the high contrast color flashes of turquoise rainbows would go great in this tank, AND on camera! nobody seems to have good recordings of it yet, but you could get the underwater view!

[@keving3660]

get irian red rainbow and lacustris or aytinjo boesmani they look great

[@kittyiam2206]

I would love it if you fed the fish after tank that you build. Stunning tank!

[@Jumpingjoep]

Well done. Love those rainbows!

[@04ashis]

Hello MD...you make the whole process look so enjoyable, real and watch worthy...your passion is so evident....thank you so much for rekindling my interest and love for planted aquarium...cheers and fun from Chennai, India....

[@shanto176]

Love from Bangladesh

[@Dipto380]

Bro I'm also from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@keniag5]

Wow! This is absolutely beautiful. I have rainbowfish and I'm amazed with this set up. Wonderful job MD 👏

[@lanastar8451]

Absolutely Beautiful transformation.

[@jamespepe3847]

Great looking tank,love the variety of Rainbow's!!!!!!

[@jeromehorn7333]

glad to see them getting more swimming space!

[@martinsadler427]

After a trip to Maidenhead aquatics wellington/Taunton for nothing more than a quick look at the fish I’m now 100s of pounds spent and loving the new hobby that green tetra tank you set up there is great love watching the videos

[@Madsolav83]

Your scapes are so inspirational. I love these vidoes. Defo buying some merc to support

[@carlitosway6041]

Good work man. Your first attempt at stuff will be better than my 10th attempt. You must have been a handyman in a previous life!

[@cking8776]

Luv the fish shop builds but luv the studio ones more. Great content MD!!! 👍😊👍

[@Samandreil]

Just realized my dad made me an aquarium stand that looks almost identical to that for my 55 gallon, (except the shelf is lower and I didn't paint it). Thanks dad!

[@carolebraswell982]

Another fantastic build video! And perfect timing too because I was considering starting a tank for rainbow fish.

[@among_chaos76]

I’d love to see your take on a western ghats inspired tank. Lots of barbs/barilius/danios and loaches

[@abdelmalekbeo7576]

Great content. Looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. Well done.

[@softaco3088]

Tank looks great!

[@stevenpavan327]

Brilliant set up. I suggest adding Red Rainbowfish (Glossolepis incises) and Emerald Rainbows (Glossolepis wanamensis). I love the flow breaking the surface tension. Everyone should employ this technique in their aquariums.

[@gidge6260]

Omg I’ve been waiting for this!

[@frendoffish3348]

I like the rise fish pond tank with the grass

[@its_elser]

your tanks are amazing. stunning!

[@ExpensiveKoala]

Amazing scape. Especially love the val in the background

[@josephbenjamin2934]

What a great tank!!!

[@andycarter4581]

Stunning set up, nice work 👍

[@itstoelean]

Looks awesome! Just recently built my first planted tank and used anubias coffeefolia as a focal point, too. Probably adding chilli rasboras or celestial peral danios in the next week or so. Thanks for such great videos, so much info and inspiration. You and FFT got me into the fun 🙏

[@jacktinga3581]

I just love rainbowfish, I think I might stock my next build with them!

[@wikirlamare116]

Damn...... MD you are so so so cool 😎.... Love all your tanks 👍🏼

[@BigShrimpin416]

I have absolutely no patience to apply those frosted backgrounds 🤣 you make it look so easy. God bless your patience because I lose my mind with those things 🤣

[@BlackNoteStudios]

Highlighting parts of your process in each video is always a treat (walkthrough of placing the hardscape). I love the quick behind the scenes glimpses. How about a quick one of cleaning your filters? I'm currently going through your backlog MD. Loving how far you've come. Two things... plans for the turtle pool? - You had mentioned when you first moved into the studio that you were thinking of putting a large-ish pond in the studio for turtles? And the second thing is you had mentioned "in my next studio".... any plans to upgrade to a new studio in the future? Cheers MD.

[@namelessone5968]

what a timing! I just finished watching the tutorial of this tank then the notification popped up lol

[@prasannakumar-wf4lz]

I'm jealous and happy for you at the same time... God speed 👍

[@mingbritson]

Another awesome setup -- thanks for sharing!!!

[@ThatDangDingo]

With that base in place you might just be the Ace of Base... 🤣

[@dlioncoulthurst778]

Always good stuff bro....Hoorah!!

[@Caught803]

Super impressed with the quality of this video. Really appreciate the effort and time put into this. Huge Fan.

[@puVaNcR07]

Beautiful!

[@_thesoulsjourney]

Looks very nice less is more. Nice job.

[@multipletanksyndrome]

You've got some sun. Looking tan.

[@KINGKEVDOG605]

I love your videos, you are so talented.

[@Texas_Takeover]

Loved how you recycled that wood to make the stand 👏👏👏👏

[@77slate]

Was thinking about doing a central island scapes in one of my 4ft tanks, inspiration for sure. Love it 👍

[@kanigrou35]

It's all about the 'zigzagyness' of the wood!😁 25:49

[@shuanaroden5226]

Beautiful job

[@FranNoesse]

Crocs should be sponsoring you. Lol.

[@evaben1699]

This tank is absolut stunner. Love the island composition. Looking forward for the New rainbows og corys . If it was my tank I would choose dwarf rainbows..

[@shroimpyyyyy]

MD, this is a beautiful tank 🔥🔥

[@Alexschern]

Good job as always

[@lloyd011721]

making a channel in the front is pretty smart

[@markbrierley3831]

Great video with good explanation

[@henkaquascaper58]

I love this tank

[@PixelZinger]

YAAAAY NEW MD UPLOAD!