The Rocky Hill Tank: Iwagumi w/ Vietnamese Minnows (Planted Tank Aquascape Tutorial)

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To make no filter tanks work, I usually use a lot of stem plants and this uses nutrients and creates oxygen in the water...but for this tank, I'm using no stem plants. Most "rock only" (Iwagumi) scapes stick to more carpeting plants and that's what I've tried to create in this one....but to make sure we get the tank cycling, I will be using a lot of the carpeting plants and also lots of water changes. This is much harder than using a lot of stem plants which typically start absorbing nutrients very fast. I'll need to be on top of water testing but with the help of beneficially bacteria, everything will be fine 😊
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[@TherealJoeMamalol]

MD, can you do more tanks with wood and moss.

[@donidaniello21]

Galaxy Rasbora... beautiful, never seen it in your tanks yet i think

[@dawnt6791]

Do you happen to have a link for that skimmer? I don't see it in your equipment list, and I'd love to check that out.

[@mickmccasker6401]

Yo that shot starting at 24:54 of them coming out from under the rock was amazing!

[@malnutritionboy]

Oh wow the fish swimming through the cave below the cliff is amazing.

[@fishmanhari]

What an MD TANK with no stems… Impossible 😳

[@dab568]

There’s stems

[@77slate]

Matt needs to start a fish shipping service, those minnow are fab, never seen them before. Looks so good in that scape

[@abouttheedge4152]

When ever I see Matt, I like the video 😂

[@forsak3th]

Matt needs a shirt that says, "Bag them up." 20:18

[@Eastendlowlife804]

R.I.P The to the longest reigning monarch in history so far 👑👼🏼 and also such a beautiful simple aquascape 😍🥵 love from the U.S 🙏🏼

[@flipendo2754]

You and Matt picked my favourite fish. These guys will look amazing when reached adult size.

[@mattyraby1489]

Such a cool shot of them coming out of the rocks

[@mindovrmatter33]

Lol glad you went with the " Let's fish up!" 😂😂

[@RoyTheeNorwegian]

I can't wait for the follow-up video "Adding a ton of cherry shrimps to the Rocky Hill Tank: Algae out of control!"

[@formgeben]

Why do you think this could happen?

[@yuliya212]

Have been binge-watching your videos, new and old, since discovering your channel a few weeks ago. Thank you for always educational content with a sprinkle of humor. Love this new fish, never heard of them before, but where did all the shrimps go?? In some shots, they are pro hiding and none are visible.

[@Ellie0427]

Sometimes I think it's so easy to get wrapped up in the idea of "more, more, more" - this set up is stunning and a really necessary reminder that something can be absolutely lovely with (in this case, deceptive) simplicity. The harmony between the scape and the choice of shrimp & fish is very nice. Thank you for sharing.

[@formgeben]

These fishes are so cute. Their colours are amazing

[@seansmith5904]

Just made my Saturday. Thanks for the new video.

[@carolebraswell982]

I love those fish! And right from the start, the scape and the inhabitants are beautiful together. Can't wait to see how it matures.

[@valeriee9532]

Here I am, a day off from work, cleaning my fish tanks and listening to MD on replay❤😂🌱🐟🐠😎🇺🇸

[@sharongould2689]

those minnows and the cherry shrimp in that scape are the perfect choice, look very nice! Good suggestion Matt!

[@bec2137]

I've always loved my turtle (and yes Colby still enjoys watching your vids with me) your channel helped me figure out how to enjoy maintaining the habitat Colby resides in as well 😊 Heck even the anubius has sprouted like 4 new leaves this week! And the one crypt is spreading. It's hard to have a balanced tank with a turtle but I'm finally figuring it out!!

[@rytugihjk1]

Love the vibe montage at the end. Great work !

[@tubetrotter7]

Beautiful scape and those minnows are super cute and they are enjoying their new home and the little cave 🥰 , how they playing hide and seek from it, peeking out 😍

[@jemmadonnelly6100]

You've made so many beautiful tanks MD, but this one is really special. @fishshopmatt made the perfect choice here, stunning fish.

[@glennk.7348]

Hi MD, visited yours and Matt’s tanks at Maidenhead Aquatics whilst on vacation. They’re more stunning in person! 😃

[@glennk.7348]

Beautiful shoaling action!! 😃

[@matthew_thefallen]

these fish are adorable! they all stay together :')

[@stevenpavan327]

Yes! Surface Skimmer! You did it! Bravo!

[@assiahinarkansas]

Look forward to seeing this scape mature. I really like these minnows!

[@theaussiemachine9181]

I just did some researched about these fish. I am planning a 45cm cube tank for a school of 10. Awesome work as always MD

[@justin94431]

No bro

[@maverickstclare3756]

3:25 It was nice to see Pat again

[@pagewhite8177]

That’s a beautiful scape and perfect choice of fish and shrimp. It looks fantastic and it’s so peaceful. I really like it. Thank you.

[@GlassSurfing]

Just learned about and fell in love with these fish this week and you do an awesome build with them... Awesome! Way to fish up

[@sammyb8152]

Its really nice to see less foliage and more swim room. 😊

[@Lijnoftylerwoods]

Total zen tank for me, great choice of plants in my opinion! I already was in love with the Cloud Minnows but these Vietnamese Minnows? You nailed it, again!

[@Knights.of.Ni.]

Great timing just finished watching matts video. 👍

[@SamPonjican]

Love it, MD. Really looking forward to updates on this scape. Brand new aquasoil that’s uncapped always loaded the water column with nutrients the first few months but maybe with your fish in cycle water change regimen, it won’t be as bad. With the slow growing plants I feel like floating plants are going to be key to helping this tank achieve balance.

[@sancraft1]

One word: stunning.

[@haleymorgan9538]

Simple yet beautiful! Love it. Never seen those fish, very very cool.

[@shonhatley541]

Stunning tank. Looks amazing. And the fish have found a cave to swim through. Great job MD.

[@TheCottonman]

Bro... OMG I am in love with these fish... 😍🥰 Why have I never heard of these before... Would be so good with my Rainbow Shiner Fish tank... As always your scaping is magnificent... I must find these Fish... 😮❤🥰

[@lkawaiteacher]

Looks wonderful as always. Great choice on the fish. They’re my new favorite. Matt knows his business.

[@noodlechild666]

If i could make one complaint its that the finished tank is too often shown in the thumbnail and at the start of the video. I like the journey to the end result, rather than spoilers. Kind of feel cheater sometimes.

[@MDFishTanks]

there is no tank shown at the start of the video?? I haven't done that for about a year 😊As far as the thumbnail showing the tank goes, I'm afraid this is just how KZbin works to be honest.

[@BullionaireUK]

So sad I was so ready to start with fish tanks again now I just have too many life commitments and I’m not home as much but these videos help so much just so peaceful to watch - THANKS MD

[@gidge6260]

Haven’t come across many simplistic scaped tanks that I thoroughly like! Once again you’ve nailed it MD! When the minnows came out of that cave ! 😍🤌🏼

[@dandy432]

I love this!! Love the kinda mountain-y look this has got!

[@ecstacyofgold5210]

Never fail to deliver!

[@Flyforawhiteguy1982]

Yall are the perfect team bro 🤜🤛. The info yall give combined is priceless. Thanks for the great content and a hobby 👍

[@eatmynoobfood7461]

Looking forward to the progression on this 1 👍👍 very interesting build ✌️

[@thenamesPRINDLE]

Let’s go MD, love the videos!!

[@glassboxfish]

Those red cherry shrimp pop so much in this scape! Hopefully they thrive in this tank as opposed to the other ecosystem tank with the betta lol

[@clydesmith1855]

Stunning as always MD

[@FrenkBenjaminGaming]

An amazing tank. What a colours, design and even stone marble surfaces looking beautiful. I would like to see this tank couple of months later when plants grown.

[@alanaballoon5661]

i love iwagumi scapes! great video md

[@nickmclainsaquaticswildlif237]

I loved the little cave the fish popped out of. I may try and replicate today too while I scape all the tanks

[@stevensanchez2617]

I would love to see u tackle a big tank for big fish like predatory fish....arowanas, red tail catfish, stuff like that that would be very cool

[@supastihl89]

Hell yeah. Love the work. Got me from 1 tank to 3 now eyes out for another deal for the 4th lol. 👍. You and Matt are blowing up btw

[@pisto_run_cycling]

I have a 3 gallon tank and was looking for inspiration.. I was thinking all rock scape.. just like this..

[@lisaadams5048]

Another Amazing tank thank you ! You never disappoint us on your builds awesome job as always. Tank on my friend !!!!

[@lorraineoldford8339]

Another fab tank..... you're so creative ... keep it up

[@altf469]

Great video MD, Keep it up!

[@londoeblack]

Two thumbs up! Great video. Thanks!

[@JemuzuDatsWho]

I am considering getting into the hobby and I love this look so much I may try to recreate it as my first tank :)

[@nade801]

Those eheims are notorious fish/shrimp killers. Green aqua sells an awesome guard for it if you're interested 👍 As always, tank looks awesome!

[@clairesidaway9883]

Another awesome tank absolutely love it 🥰 👍🏻

[@JJLewin1]

Stunning fish in a perfect environment, goes together really well 🐟

[@toriwilson6961]

Suggestion....an all black bath towel laid over the work table when planting. Still a firm surface for working on but way better looking on camera. 6 us dollars ....totally worth it.

[@jamie2424lfc]

Afternoon MD :) The tanks are looking great in the store! I think my next tank ill definitely go no stems myself just tonnes of anubias and bolbitus!

[@tueucduong4524]

great. I am also raising this little fish in Vietnam.

[@growinginportland]

Love this tank thanks for making it. really enjoyed it. Very inspiring makes me want to get back into the hobby

[@mingbritson]

Another awesome build -- thanks!!!

[@oritshalev7610]

Thanks for an interesting content, I really enjoy and inspired by your vidioes! Orit, Israel.

[@bobbienterline8593]

My favorite so far 😍

[@nickmclainsaquaticswildlif237]

Good to know that black metal shelf holds all that rock weight. i’m using one right now for a pond bucket, 4 10 gallons, 2 5 gallons, a 16 tall , 2 2.5 gallons and 2 .5 gallons plus pots with pretty plants i’m rooting from cuttings for scapes. Hopefully the rocks are heavier but it looks amazing with all the scape materials you have!

[@lucasrasathurai403]

Lookin great MD love from norway

[@2wond]

Need a "Bag 'em up" shirt.

[@Teckers773]

Nice fish you have 🐠🐠

[@blkpik6746]

This is an MD quality tank 💖

[@corriewilliams752]

Interesting to see the cherry shrimp on rock etc, very visible at the start and once fish had been in for a while they took cover. Well mostly ☺️

[@andycarter4581]

Love those minnows

[@kianbryen1704]

You’re an inspiration

[@richrailton7006]

You and these videos are the reason I now have 2 set ups! I'm blaming you anyway!! Haha. Tank looks awesome, you mention floating plants to reduce lighting, but surely that would that mean you have to ditch the skimmer?

[@2raysbabyxox]

Im excited to see how it goes

[@benjaminsmith-haddon7316]

I like how they come out of the cave

[@phobiaone306]

Those shrimp practically glow against the bright green of those plants. Those are some very beautiful minnows! I am planning a riparium, and will do some research on them.

[@newmail2753]

Superb love it ❤

[@celsospina8011]

MD, I would like to suggest to you the creation of themed tanks. You could start with Harry Potter (I'm a big fan), putting frogs, fish, snakes, etc. I saw some hardscape with foams or something like that. In harry potter and the goblet of fire there is a lake that can serve as inspiration.

[@CementJuice]

Cool tank 👍 for a future build you really should look into doing a tank for a Killifish species such as the Lyretail Killifish . The colours on those fish are really nice and would completely suit your tanks .

[@sachaholt6023]

Any chance you could do a video on the day to day cost of the fish room? Like electricity, plants etc … would be interesting to know!

[@scottder]

You and Fish Shop Matt should start a podcast, •The M&M Aquamaniacs Podcast”

[@mrstea1813]

I have a challenge for you MD. Do a high tech setup and keep it going for a year 🤪.

[@john-ht6cc]

Gr8 watching your show

[@Khris_1013]

Beautiful tank! I’m still waiting on a roll of paper towel hoodie

[@nguyenthehiep7700]

I'm in Vietnam and I can say your tank is so beautiful, but I never see that fish before 😅. You know neon king fish, it's very colorful fish, these color red and blue will be a nice choice for you green tank.

[@formgeben]

Maybe they're just for export 😀

[@DragonK567]

Cá Kim Tơ bán đầy mà

[@BlueAquaAquaristik]

Nice 👌

[@fredrikrehm4778]

Would love to see a scape with forktailed rainbows they are an awesome fish, love the videos

[@naegwut]

Cool skimmer

[@benf4464]

“Give me babies” w saddled shrimp graphic hoodie when??

[@Kyddoemiko13]

Beautiful set up I am amazed that you have so many options when setting up the substrate. Is there a manual to follow step by step instructions when needed?

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

so cool

[@Boja23]

I'd either experiment with painting the skimmer white or place it behind the hair grass. Looks fantastic, but the gray skimmer diminishes the perfection. I've never seen a white skimmer, probably for good reason, but would be interesting.