This Could Be Your First Planted Tank - Beginners' Guide for a NANO AQUASCAPE - Aquascaping Tutorial

This is a step-by-step guide for setting up a 20 liters or 5.3-gallons nano aquascape. It has the ideal size for most beginners. It can be easily scaped into a lovely small aquarium. Especially if you follow some of Tommy's directions and learn from his aquascaping secrets, he reveals in this video.
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Chihiros C2 RGB LED light, 20 W, 1580 lm (Black)
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Eheim eXperience 150 external filter - with Eheim Substrat biological filter media, glass in-, and outflows
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Pressurized CO2 system with Aquario NEO Normal Type CO2 diffusor - Tiny
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Seiryu stone
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ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia v2 - General Plant Substrate, ADA Colorado - Sand
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4x ADA Utricularia graminifolia - In Vitro Cup (lab plant in jelly)
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ADA Brighty K, ADA Green Brighty Mineral, ADA Iron, Seachem Excel
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20x Boraras Brigittae (Rasbora), Otocinclus Affinis and Amano shrimp will be introduced later
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[@AlienWithInternetConnection]

One green aqua video a day keeps the stress away.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad to hear that! :)

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Yes♥️

[@Hayato234]

"It's more stable than what I usually do." 😂 Poor Tommy, you guys are never going to let him forget that disaster, are you?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Sometimes, we all do mistakes 😄

[@toxichris]

Great video. Always wondered why you guys rarely used chili rasboras in any of your aquascapes but it was great to see them finally being used. They compliment the simple layout of the aquascape very well.

[@SteveHinrichs]

Great video, I really like basic beginner videos. Being new to the hobby, it helps me with some ideas and how to build better looking tanks. I need to work on depth and more paths in my tanks. Thank you all for your help and support to us beginners to the hobby.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are welcome, glad you find our videos useful.

[@TnyTV]

The finished look of the nano fish tank is so beautiful. I look forward to a video of the red plant next week :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers! Stay tuned.

[@feralon9570]

I love the shot from the bottom angle, it captures the steep slope of the hills. Another masterpiece!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like the video! Thanks for the kind feedback.

[@hotwater8473]

Nice build Tommy! Would enjoy seeing an update on this one if it’s still going.

[@harrybellham]

I think it's always great that you mention that "if you're doing this for yourself you don't need this many plants", It may help the viewer if you were to plant sparsely, and then show where you would consider the minimum planting density, before continuing to planting densely as usual.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Not a bad idea! Thanks for that, we'll do that.

[@be_emm4853]

Tommy, you are a MASTER! What a lovely scape. Good job! Greetings from Wrocław, Poland.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Greetings, glad you like this!

[@skyanday4973]

A year ago from today I had about 15 planted tanks, nano - 40 gallons. Some super simple breeding tanks, and some super high tech tanks. I use to build them with my girlfriend all the time. We ended a few months back, and I took it hard. I got rid of everything, and I changed my life style focusing on my work. The tanks reminding me of old times, and I got rid of every tank I had. I use to binge watch Green Aqua. A few days ago a video was recommended to me, and man. I’m glad to be back in the hobby 💖. I’m gonna keep it simple and just get 1 super high quality high tech tank. Thank you guys for everything 💕

[@GreenAquaShop]

We're happy that you're back to the beautiful world of Aquascaping 😄 ✌️

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I'm definitely one of the "not new, but still don't know what I'm doing" 😂 Thanks for keeping it real on the plants to choose 😆🌿👍 Thanks for all the tips and advice on choosing The hardscape!! These are the little details that can make or break an aquascape.... Or of course building the aquarium backwards and missing the ADA sticker 😂😂 I really enjoy the aqua soils, I have started capping mine with some black sand.. it has actually helped with algae and the nutrition getting into the water column... This is definitely the greatest aquascaping Channel and Community ever!! Green Aqua brings it!!💯 I'm so appreciate you guys teaching me the golden ratio!! You have broke it down to where a beginner like me could figure out exactly what you're saying and can understand the importance of it!! Another great build and another wonderful tutorial!! Thank you Green Aqua for all you do to help us!! I hope you guys are having a great day!!!♥️🌿🐟🌿👍🙏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers Mary! You are the Golden Ratio of commenters!

[@terrywilliams5810]

Bravo Tommy, great video from start to finish, loads of information . You are becoming a natural in front of the camera. Love the Brigittae, such a colourful little fish. Very impressed. Thank you all.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Terry ✌️Cheers

[@Natquascape]

Nice work Tommy, I love nano tanks simply because it can take less time to maintain and can be rescaped much more easily.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Absolutely and looks ace on any desk as you do not need spec furniture to hold it 👍

[@Natquascape]

@@GreenAquaShop ah yes, so true. Umm....when all this is done I would like one in my office!

[@lukefabay]

Never been this early to a Green Aqua video! Not much for a beginner but I love watching these types of videos! Still end up learning something new!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Enjoy! Cheers!

[@mandyminshull2351]

Great video as not everyone has the space or money for a larger tank. And the light looks good too. Thanks Tommy

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are welcome Mandy, nano tanks are very lovely indeed.

[@casperboejensen3303]

That was awesome Tommy! - Had my doubts, but it is beautiftul!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Casper, Tommy is the best 😄

[@mikeinca3762]

Always great stuff from Green Aqua and Tommy did an a awesome job! Knowledge is power and to think, all this information and tips goes a long way! THANK YOU!

[@GreenAquaShop]

We're glad you like it ✌️

[@Maidenhair]

I was crushed when I melted my first try at UG. I feel a tiny bit better hearing you say it’s difficult. 😉 Maybe it’s time to try again. I’d love updates on the growth and care of this tank. Good job as always!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, difficult plant, good luck with round 2!

[@NORIaquaCh]

Loving Tommy's scapes, and good to see the UG plant used once again!

[@GreenAquaShop]

fingers crossed for that plant! :)

[@cagrahmetodabas5230]

Thank you GreenAqua, I'm learning it with you. I ll set a planted aquarium.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad to read this. :) Good luck.

[@williamannelli3684]

1-21-21.This may be the best week of my life. We have a new and great president, and Tamas has put together a new aqua scape. I love small well scaped tanks. This was a great video. Tamas thank you. William

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks William, Cheers 😄

[@PlantscapeAqua]

It's amazing aquascaping.. Awsome video... Always like to see the scaping video from green aqua... Love this channel and also want to see more nano planted setup.. Thank you❤❤

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome. Cheers!

[@LucaPaglia]

Beautiful iwagumi. Small tanks are amazing in my opinion. A small tank can be a peace of art. Wel done! 😎👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

We're glad you like it ✌️

[@JoseTorres-fn1vk]

I really like your builds

[@sanjeevsingh2858]

That’s sounds simple & nice 🤩....... Would love to wait & watch some updates on this tank in future 🥰

[@GreenAquaShop]

Great idea. Noted 😄Cheers

[@hunterbrown6321]

This is a great guide for everyone!!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you liked it, cheers!

[@PericoADosRuedas]

Hi, I know you only for one month and I think I saw all your videos already! I want to thank you all for your work! I been with an aquarium for 2 years now but now I’m loving this hobby! I start with a 120 L and I can be hours In front of it! I want to thank Tommy because I love your videos and your stile! My dream now is to go one day to the green aqua gallery and meet you all! Thanks a lot!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you for your support, come visit us some day - we're happy to see you 😄

[@lagoonaquascape9430]

Wow! Great tutorial so many useful tips I didn’t get before! Thanks Tommy!

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, glad you found this useful.

[@ShawnHineidi]

im glad the UG decided to grow as this nano tank is beautiful. Great work Tommy!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Shawn, we're glad too! ;)

[@f.f.1980]

Thommy is back with an absolut nice tank. Looks great. Love your work. 🙃 The lamp looks interesting.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching. It's a good light, yeah.

[@greghoffstadt667]

I myself prefer heavily planted to start out. Great video. Love the composition.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Greg 😄Cheers

[@aqua2084]

Great video, can't wait for the next one altough we already saw a little bit of it live with georges xD.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh, spoilers.... LOL

[@arnomrnym6329]

Nice work, Tommy! 👍😎

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Arno. :)

[@Alex_Unders]

Great video. Inspiring as always :) Thank you very much Greenaqua!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you 😄 Cheers

[@iqtech1362]

Its beautiful

[@GreenAquaShop]

We're glad you like it 😄

[@bucknorris5176]

WOW! It's beautiful

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Buck. :)

[@ranjuislam77]

Its a lovely tank Tommy! Good work again 👍👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like this, cheers!

[@BlueLighteningGojo]

Ahh yeah....Tommy is the STAR of GreenAqua.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah. Cool!

[@wimhelsen010]

Nice one Tommy, wel explained.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@gitsrk]

Thanks for showing what fertilizers you use and describing more about them .... 🙌🙌

[@GreenAquaShop]

Fertilizing masterclass video. :)

[@bm3aquatic]

Looks fantastic Tommy!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like it!

[@steve852011]

Dayum, Tommy has some mad skillz

[@sspartacuzz3037]

Amazing Tank

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@adidessai8611]

Its so interesting you inspire me to build my nano tank back.

[@GreenAquaShop]

That is good to hear. Good luck with your nano tank!

[@darrylmoore5847]

Beautifully done.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks 😄Cheers ✌️

[@DreamWeaverPets]

Great video!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers. Thanks!

[@almahi316]

I love iwagumi style scapes.Really class video.All the best .

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching.

[@5ervalkat192]

I liked this tank very much. Now I want to try to grow Utricularia in my next one.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot. Hope,have success with too. Lóri

[@Chipichipi65]

My inspiration ❤️ Love from Bangladesh ❤️

[@jamesbrancopratt3820]

Brilliant webshop and equally awesome channel! Keep it up :).

[@GreenAquaShop]

Will do! Thanks for the support!

[@itsctmh]

Love the Iwagumi build! It’s simple but hard to master, I’m still learning! I did my first Iwagumi and it’s on my channel

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cool! 😄

[@Bruno_Amaro]

Love it.... So Beautiful as always like all your work

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot, Bruno. :)

[@MrHappyFish]

Tommy, it's such a great work, cant believe it's your first nanoscape! Alvays love your videos! #TrueTommysFan

[@GreenAquaShop]

We're glad you like it ✌️

[@MrCarson66]

very nice !

[@Harrison-hz2qo]

Thank you you've help alot for when I start building my planted tank

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good to hear! Good luck with the build!

[@theoschut5942]

Hi tommy .i hope you get yours 1 million views,you deserve it .great scape again as always 😉👍👌

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks 😄 Cheers

[@araucario4921]

Quedó tremendo Tommy!!! 👏👏👏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeeep. Cheers 😄

[@muhammadhafizsafwanjamalud9303]

yeah finally!!! been waiting for this

[@GreenAquaShop]

Enjoy!

[@muhammadhafizsafwanjamalud9303]

@@GreenAquaShop I hope you guys can make a content of “the relationship of photoperiod and light intensity” in future. Please share the link if it is already done😉

[@jordandixon125]

I love watching build videos 😍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers Jordan, thanks for watching.

[@kemalgunes1519]

Very nice aquascape, especially looking from bottom to up 12:20 ...

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thx!

[@mayelaramirez8156]

Hello Tommy ... Excellent you did not forget to show the label in the aquarium like my friend Balasz ... although it seems to me that you did forget the carpet under the aquarium !!!

[@sametbicer6708]

İ think the best aquascaping channel in youtube :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

U are very kind, thanks a lot. :)

[@thenaturecreater8906]

Thanks for yet again a great video!

[@GreenAquaShop]

We're glad you like it ✌️

[@AboAlAbass]

شكرا لك لمجهودك المبذول وشكرا للمعلومات ، انا اشاهدكم من العراق 🇮🇶

[@GreenAquaShop]

😃👍

[@ayantikpal3684]

First one to comment....its the first time that I got the notification...I rushed...I actually have a mini m so I am getting some inspiration!!!!wow!! THANKS GREEN AQUA❤❤❤

[@GreenAquaShop]

No, you're not. :) You just have an older version of the page loaded. Happens to many. :)

[@bl1p07]

Always enjoy nano tank setup, nice work Tommy 👍👍 Maybe view from top while scaping can give a better view for stone placement.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you, that's a good idea 😄

[@kasperskovly292]

Tommy is the best

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the support!

[@westsidescape481]

I love Iwagumi. Very well done Tommy, masterpiece. Please invite Adam Paszczela for a workshop guys. He's also my favorite. :D

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, I love Adam's work! Will surely have him over.

[@jasonkasim2110]

Amazing Iwagumi

[@GreenAquaShop]

Welcome to our channel 😄 ✌️

[@British_Bastard]

I love these so much

[@GreenAquaShop]

Appreciate it 👍

[@gijsl6436]

It would be awesome to see Tommy make an aquascape only using wood and is not allowed to use stones! Getting him out of his comfort zone xD. Green aqua is always an inspiration awesome video as usual!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good idea! 😄 ✌️

[@mathewhudson7649]

Walking with the tank is always tricky, ain't it?... once again very concise. great video. 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you liked this too! Cheers Mathew!

[@amitmore1797]

This is the best nano aquascape for this ADA mini M. Would love to see a follow up video. Is this scape still running?

[@san1122222]

Can't wait for the red tank!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Stay tuned!

[@Michaelyauw]

Yeyy, thanks for video 🙏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the view 😄

Looks good mate :) good work (y)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot, Petr. :)

[@billybull6149]

Good job Tommy!!!!😀🙋 I think its to many rocks. Thank you Green Aqua!!!!!🙋😀🐳🐋🐬🦈🐠🐟🦐🦀🦑🐙

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks my friend!

[@pandachick95]

Always super early for Tommy!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@EvaAquatic]

Very nice 👌 Really good idea for nano aquarium and will be cheaper 😀 if you want iwagumi 👍😃 Thanks you 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@habibhasanishan]

love it

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@JCFLoco]

Hi Green Aqua, The flow of the Oase Thermo 100 filter is suitable for a planted aquarium ADA 60P best, JCF

[@LLLLogicccc]

This is awesome!!! I may seriously copy this for my first planted tank. What was the budget though? How much did it all cost?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like it. You can always drop all the stuff you see in the description into the Green Aqua shopping cart for reference. And even change things.

[@Evandro35100]

Fantástico.

[@andreasventer4267]

Yay new vid. I love this channel. I also have a question? I have a lot of staghorn algae in my high tech tank. I am spot dosing excel but nothing happens. What should I do?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Check out our two algae guide videos.

[@DipenDebnath]

Very nice Tommy....about Utricularia, I tried once and it failed. I didn't had any clue why but now I know....thanks Bro....

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, difficult plant!

[@dorsalaquatics]

Love From India.. ❤️ I wish there was a GreenAqua Gallery here in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.. I would love to visit and get inspired and most of all Shop.. 😘

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the support, hope you'll make it to Europe and visit us some day.

[@leoscapecarl]

Planted UG in my nano last week, hoping it will work despite never having success with it before!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Fingers crossed!

[@ser3nitynow119]

I just discovered your channel and I absolutely love your videos! I have been trying to find the best information on how to build a small (3 gallon or less) ecosystem aquarium that requires no Co2 and eventually no water changes... I was wondering, and would be extremely grateful, if you could possibly make some videos demonstrating how to build and maintain such a tank? I've been finding it difficult to locate good sources of information on the best plant species to use, what types of and how many aquatic inhabitants should be added, and what initial and then continued maintenance is required to create a balanced ecosystem aquarium. I think that this could be a fun project that many people would be interested in. Either way, thank you for being awesome!!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

We're going to have something similar around Easter🤗 stay tuned.

[@ser3nitynow119]

@@GreenAquaShop You guys are awesome!!!

[@sayurasem]

It seems that cosmetic sand foreground layout is very popular.

[@danielkim1657]

Yea, it just looks so nice against rocks like okko stones and is a great natural looking contrast against plants planted in fluval stratum, aquasoil, or any black aquarium soil lol

[@krzysztofkasprzak2043]

Super 😀👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot. :)

[@richardbunt2278]

Top show grate engineering and on thee tanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers! Glad you liked this!

[@calvinzai]

Nice

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@theliikedanuss]

Great work Tommy! I think the "light" gravel would look better and pop a bit more if it were to be simply a bit lighter :) Other than that love the overall composition 👌❤️

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@kaivalyaghadge]

Really loved this nano tank I guess better than Balaz's nano tank😉. Super excited for Red tank next week!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

I think it's better. B. Stay tuned.

[@mrbrown9659]

Another fantastic vid Tommy I'm still waiting for few days off from work so I can order my plants, just a few £168 worth Other people have asked "how you stop sand mixing with soil over time" ?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Gogogo! Well, we don't stop it, we use more sand if necessary, on top.

[@happyscaping6443]

Hi! I would like to know how I can increase the kh without increasing the ph. Thank you for this video

[@marc1935]

Precioso!👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@kylehernandez8181]

yay awesome!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@rocketluncur]

love it, yeyy

[@GreenAquaShop]

😊 🙏

[@naqeebzuraihan]

Keep constantly post on iwagumi style cause I'm gonna build it next week..please

[@GreenAquaShop]

In that case, You might wanna binge watch some iwagumi builds by Tommy...😊🍿 Here's a few for starters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4LcZ2Nua9GNf5Ysi=KxELPnAQbt1onnrX kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2PVg5lvrNuqarcsi=5kaGvWveFHSL0V4j kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqW1g6Nnf7l-Z9ksi=yt03oaBfxT-PDS53 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnvGaaWia9mXi6ssi=druUrbaPwIHN6SSt