Aquascape Tutorial: EPIC 4ft Planted Asian Fish Aquarium (How To: Full Step By Step Guide)

Рет қаралды 701,647

3 жыл бұрын

Aquascape Tutorial: EPIC 4ft Planted Asian Fish Aquarium (How To: Full Step By Step Guide)
Another big build here everyone. 4ft of white glass, lots of aquascaping potential and a full step by step guide as well. It's a little longer than usuall so grab a drink. I wanted to make sure I covered everything in detail. Really please with the final result!
Links to equipment (all affiliate):
Window Film (looks the same as mine as far as I can tell): US amzn.to/2DxWwT6 UK amzn.to/3abWe00
Plant Food Fertiliser: US amzn.to/3gKAKds UK amzn.to/30HdzuO
Steel Lilly Pipes: US amzn.to/2EYD81Y UK amzn.to/2XIF9pG
Strip LED: amzn.to/3fIvCF4
Spotlight LED: US amzn.to/3aa4zkY UK amzn.to/3gHR5Q1
Tank: amzn.to/3knTyBv
Filter: US amzn.to/3kr5AKf UK amzn.to/31tqKyI
Hardscape & Plants: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk www.tropica.com
Awesome MEMBERSHIP Community:
/ @mdfishtanks
FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: / md_fishtanks
For business enquiries: admin@mdfishtanks.com
(All links are affiliate links)
All my plants are from Tropica: www.tropica.com
All my hardscape is from Aquarium Gardens: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/
Items i use regularly:
Tropica Aquasoil: US: amzn.to/2JSU4qe UK: amzn.to/34GQsjp
Tropica Substrate Powder: UK: amzn.to/2JROmVT
Tropica Ferts Premium: amzn.to/2CaTakS
Tropica Ferts Specialised: amzn.to/2WLgOxV
Tropica Nutrition Capsules: UK amzn.to/36xqMau US amzn.to/2JQSfKp
Opti White Nano Tank & Light: amzn.to/2pwuy3h
You can buy the bowls i use here:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL
Amazon.com: amzn.to/2M4FwFO
Gooseneck Clip on lamp (similar as product is now discontinued)
Amazon UK amzn.to/2LNat13
Amazon. com amzn.to/2IlwLVA
Mini Water Pump:
Amazon UK amzn.to/2mjHDez
Amazon. com amzn.to/2oAmf5y
LED FLoodlights:
Amazon UK amzn.to/31KQwgQ
Amazon. com amzn.to/359rp9J
#plantedtank #aquascape #mdfishtanks
PATREON: if you want to support future builds or possible help fund a bigger studio to make more videos, then you can here: / mdfishtanks

Пікірлер: 590

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone. Hope you are having a good day. At the time of posting this we are having crazy good weather in the UK. It's so hot (for us anyway 🤣). Anyway, this tank has been empty for two long but I wanted to make sure I had everything perfect, both equipment wise and idea. Happy with how it's turned out and can really visualise what it will look like in the next month. We've got a little mini co2 system just to give us a boost whilst everything is settling in. Also I added a few fish to keep that filter cycle going as it has been running for months. Just a few....we will obviously be adding a lot more in a later video so make sure you are subscribed and notifications on for that one!!! Nice one guys 😊

@connorcoproductions8820 3 жыл бұрын

Check out Phyllanthus fluitans (red root floaters)

@joaocorreia792 3 жыл бұрын

MD, the tank looks amazing as always! Do you know what fish would be perfect for that tank? Tiger Barbs! A school of them zipping and zigging between the wood branches will look realy cool, plus they are an asian species. Cheers!

@scoty_.g1772 3 жыл бұрын

Try putting in all harlequin like colours like tiger barbs,khuli loaches etc

@clubdevoiture1618 3 жыл бұрын

Do you not wash the sand first??

@Apollo_001 3 жыл бұрын

This is probavly one of the most amazing tanks I have seen. And I have seen a lot. Amazing work.

@santiagoduh8275 3 жыл бұрын

MD: "Simple planted setup" Also MD: "I'm adding this fertilizer, and this one, and this one, and this one, and this one, and this one, and this......"

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

Chuck the kitchen sink at it 🤣🤣

@macrobinson5457 3 жыл бұрын

MD could have saved the substrate for another build and just planted into Miracle Gro.

@shuggiemcg1 3 жыл бұрын

@@macrobinson5457 Mac whats the best Substrate from miracle grow to get T.I.A

@chriscarr82 2 жыл бұрын

Threw it all out with 50% daily water changing for 3 weeks. I’m not sure what the point of the fertilizers is. Can someone explain? Thanks!

@Nomadistar 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel & am basically new here...I too would like to understand. I have been away from the hobby for far too long & trying to get up to speed, since I am going to get back into it. (It's been at least 20 yrs & my jaw is on the floor). >...> @.@

@Frankje01 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, you're a god send. Couldn't sleep because of the heat and I feel exhausted, nothing better than to just relax and watch a video :)

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

♥️👍✌️

@andrewcrowe6834 3 жыл бұрын

Same. We watch this when out newborn baby wakes up and we feed her :)

@kiliankraus Жыл бұрын

Wow same same, as I am tryna turn down in bed this is what I watch

@nakazatotakeshi4286 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone: So how much nutrition you want in your substrate? MD: *YES*

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

"all of it" 🤣

@MHAquaticsUK 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's an awesome aquarium MD! Wow just wow, nice one! A group of Yellow Honey gourami would look great in there!

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

gourami...check...

@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611 3 жыл бұрын

@@MDFishTanks try dwarf or Pearl gourami please

@itstherealjammin 2 жыл бұрын

A story no one will give a F about, I'm the guy who started importing Manzanita wood to the UK AKA "Mr Manzanita" a few years ago, I supplied Aquarium gardens back in the day 😍 gotta say, I follow Joey but this channel is fab, wholesome honest content, love it!

@saraellman7844 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel! This is the most stressful time I have ever experienced in the U.S. and your channel brings stress relief with every video. Thank You! I have watched your aqua scraping evolve from the beginning, and your tanks are more amazing with each build. You are very talented, please keep making videos! I am an interior designer and you have a great eye!

@milkweeddreams8828 3 жыл бұрын

Now I'm hungry for a nice salad...thanks for the Gracie shot, so stinkin cute...wonderful planted tutorial, love the moss on wood...awesome job...!

@jlistsaak2816 3 жыл бұрын

I am always so obsessed by your scapes!! ❤️ You just have the eyes for the right design 🙏👀

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

I love the look of the wood. Aggressive is working! The dragonstone accents it beautifully. I can see what you're talking about with the lighting and the spot lighting. Shimmer and Shadow.. it does give it a nice effect! I like the way each mound has like a jutting pattern to it 😁 thank you for listing the plants like you did. The plants look fantastic 🔥 on The hardscape! I love the fact that you teach us how to build these beautiful aquascapes with children around 🤣😂 Gracie 🤗.. since in my case, grandchildren are going to be a major factor when I attempt my first build! 😂🤣🤗 Im really studying on this one MD! I love it! This was a great tutorial with lots of tips (well you do that every time,😂) especially with the planting with the tweezers... That made perfect sense! Wow, this really turned out beautifully.. Always thank you for sharing! This one really inspired me! Much love MD and I hope you and your family have a wonderful day!!👍🌱🐟🌿🙏

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

no probs mary. Glad you enjoyed :)

@brettshevchenko7932 3 жыл бұрын

Why is it that there is always haters? Do people get a kick out of giving stuff the thumbs down? Love your video's and the fact that you mess up talking and don't edit it out.

@alysonsneyd3401 3 жыл бұрын

Love the look of the stainless steel pipes

@samueluwl2952 3 жыл бұрын

That looks amazing MD, looking forward to see updates!!

@teksupddg 3 жыл бұрын

outstanding music choices, and your narration was on point!. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

@deeznuts1358 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always been so baffled and fascinated by aquatic life! It amazes me how beautiful fish and plants are either fresh or salt water. love your videos fam, your scapes are so gorgeous! They’re so natural so very easy to just sit and stare at for hours absolutely mesmerized. I bet you thoroughly enjoy just chilling out in the fish cave admiring how beautiful your fish and your plants are!

@11miura 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking at those "not Kessels" the other day wondering if they were any good. Thanks now I know! Nothing like a new scape. Great vid!

@gummikrg 3 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful looking aquarium and i absolutely love the energy that you show to this hobby. I'm just loving it.

@terancedias9255 3 жыл бұрын

It's so satisfying how you build everything from scratch and it turns out amazing!!

@teayeah9454 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been binge watching all your videos learning how to hopefully build my own and I find your videos very relaxing. Thank you for sharing 🐟🐠

@JoaoGomes-ce4th 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing job as always, looking forward to seeing the plants grow in.

@brittanyr689 3 жыл бұрын

And I was worried about high nitrates thinking I put too many Osmocote capsules in my substrate...7 to 8 in a well planted 50 gallon, and only that fertilizer 😂 I guess I was worried about NOTHING. Your tanks are drool-worthy!! 😍

@camsfishadventures 3 жыл бұрын

These are some of the best aquascapes I’ve ever seen ❤️

@timieboy15 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Love this type of aquascape. Really curious how its going to look!

@markopetrovic3151 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations MD, You nailed it! I truly enjoyed this one as a real Sunday treat. The aquarium looks amazing, and the best is jet to come. Keep up with this work of yours 'cause it makes us very happy. Love from Serbia

@m66ads 3 жыл бұрын

All your videos are top draw, made me get back into the hobby after being away for years. Watched other channels who seem to over complicate it. Your videos are no nonsense, down to earth with amazing results/scapes. Keep up the great work. Scape looks amazing.

@lyamnickless2443 3 жыл бұрын

Feel like I’ve been waiting ages for the scape to come! Before I’ve even started the video it looks fantastic, your creativity and attention to detail is amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing. Also yes I’m down south like yourself and it was 32° yesterday😂 too hot for us brits

@milkweeddreams8828 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful, the perfect flowing music, crystal clear water reflections on ceiling, perfect plant selections naturally dancing in the currents and the cohesive placements of the wood and rock, it is a work of art and very effective on the eye, calming and natural...you definitely are capturing it all...you have 'the eye' for it...beautiful...

@webdude321 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for the put-on. Would taken another 7yrs to figure this stuff out. Thanks again

@twopagodasaquarium5479 3 жыл бұрын

This tank looks incredible MD. Great effort! Cannot wait to see it mature, love it!

@bdbunes 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that one! About 10 minutes in I was afraid the wood was going t float too but again you pulled it off! Nice work!

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still afraid now and it's been 3 days....haha

@cobra198 3 жыл бұрын

Great looking build MD. Thx for sharing!!

@steffievanmoorsel1389 3 жыл бұрын

OMG md this looks fantastic. I am amazed every time. You inspired me with the scape and fish. Love it!!😍

@Aquagold.goldysingh1313 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ..this setup is so cool ..plants are so amazing..so many varieties in this tank..now we have to wait for full settled tank.. after some weeks it's looks amazing..

@dallasaquascapingguy 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT video, thank you! I will look forward to seeing if you can add updates to this tank, I'd love to see the natural progression, maybe weekly in the beginning then monthly to see how it fills in. Helps us know that what we are doing in our tanks is normal. 2 months in on my first tank and it sure has had its moments LOL.

@brooxmill9493 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only been watching for a little but you inspired me to fully plant my 90 gallon and it turned out amazing pics of it on the reddit but thank you sir keep it up

@maddistevenson 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh that shot of the scape and then it focuses on the cO2 bubbles😍wow

@freddiebateson8740 3 жыл бұрын

Great video , was looking forward to this for weeks

@miket8122 3 жыл бұрын

Really good job mate. I’ve just got started in the hobby and find your content super accessible and inspiring. Nice one!

@pntkmr 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I have just this started hobby and I turn to your videos for tips. Great work. 👍🏼

@khalidtashin2139 3 жыл бұрын

imo its the best aquascape you have in your fish room till now..loved it

@civicbam 3 жыл бұрын

Love this tank. I just started with planted tanks 5 months ago. Now I’m planning a 20g and two more 5g cubes. Wish I could do large ones like that wow. 🍻 🇨🇦

@SnazzyZubloids 3 жыл бұрын

I have those same stainless steel inlets/skimmers/outlets on a few of my tanks. They're awesome. I especially like how the inlet is adjustable.

@maynarddanielpalawar959 3 жыл бұрын

I'm greatly inspired by you in my future builds! Keep it up ☺

@m2kemp 3 жыл бұрын

I've had quite a few lights, but once I found the lights you're using now, I completely switched to them. They look amazing and are inexpensive (absolutely worth the small price). I'm glad you have started using them.

@alaskangirl7675 2 жыл бұрын

@Michael Kemp, are you using the saltwater light MD linked to for the planted tank?

@m2kemp 2 жыл бұрын

@@alaskangirl7675 I sure am! They're excellent.

@alaskangirl7675 2 жыл бұрын

@@m2kemp thank you, I’m just confused because they also have a planted tank light. So the saltwater light doesn’t cause algae from being different than the 6500K spectrum?

@amyhill1747 3 жыл бұрын

Iv been waiting for this one!! Amazing 😉 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌞 love it! Can’t wait to see it grow.

@HeinzHaesslich 3 жыл бұрын

i'm in love with this tank😍 the only thing i'd change is to put some moss on the wood where it's coming out of the water think this could look really nice

@biscuitz661 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you say things the tanks are so beautiful gives me passion to do mine like them

@AquaBenyStyle 3 жыл бұрын

The reservoir is very big and nice and nature will show its beauty will be wonderful. Very nicely done with taste. Best regards from Poland.

@jessicadillon5131 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos you have made. Keep it up!

@odinson8552 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning tank!

@benetd03 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait how this one looks after it has matured with the thriving plants. Beautiful tank!

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

yeah should be good!

@benetd03 3 жыл бұрын

MD Fish Tanks Btw, I’d like to commend you mentioning water changes after this setup. Very helpful to beginners on planted tank. Huge thumbs up sir!👍

@vino92838 3 жыл бұрын

We need more dirted tank from you MD :) Big fan of your aquascape. Cheers 😊

@sarahbelmonte8888 3 жыл бұрын

I really love this tank set-up.... and I didn’t mind the preview shots at the beginning (sorry for complaining before), but this video was really slick! Well done MD

@Kaymon 3 жыл бұрын

Love waking up to these. Great scape can’t wait to get a bigger tank and give one ago myself

@meesl6278 3 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeees!!! Been waiting so long for this. What fish are you going to add in? Maybe add some gourami to your stocking plan because they look majestic and awesome!!

@pocobull 3 жыл бұрын

Love the new set up, a work of art as always! When carpeting plants first go in, the look always reminds me of a guy that just got hair plugs, little sprouts of hair with lots of bald patches :)

@TorontoJon 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video as usual, MD, and I'm finding it very therapeutic amid these COVID-19 woes to watch your aquascaping and your gorgeous aquariums that are very inspirational. Bravo! :)

@bm3aquatic 3 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing! I have Harlequin and Lambchop Rasboras and they all school together and look incredible (20). Looking forward to seeing this tank develop.

@Dragyourhalogames 3 жыл бұрын

Your aquascaping skill and vision is a true inspiration. Thank you! I learned a lot about the nutrition layers under the sand. Great video! New sub here for sure now!

@later_daze_4080 3 жыл бұрын

Nice BSA t-shirt! I love old British motorcycles!

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I said this already...getting old means repeating things sometimes. But,you should explore dioramas..museum like background photos of above water habitats..and then go crazy on wood or dried leaves as leading into the "pond" "stream". Watch vids those acrylic artists make on ponds or water frozen in clear acrylic..with realistic fish inside the water. Amazing at what they can do.

@ThePlantedTankTV 3 жыл бұрын

Scape looks EPIC bro! Nicely done! Love the voice over during the setup too! ✌😍

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

cheers mate. do it more often.

@sharronmiller451 3 жыл бұрын

Love your Aquaecapes!

@dafflonfernandes1806 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing scape ..enjoyed it. It’s more towards the calm nature which is very interesting.

@ll_kmnhkm 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and beautiful building MD.. Love❤️❤️❤️ from Malaysia🇲🇾

@missmermaid6249 3 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible build. Love driftwood, dragon stone together 😍 I wish I had your talent for design. I have 2 4 ft tanks and want to tear them down and start over now 😂. Ordered 2 of those lights 👍

@Jonmichaelpine 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video MD.. I love watching your videos and seeing all of your aquascape builds. Because of you I’ve got the “BUG” lol and started 2 new tanks 1 for me and 1 for my mom. Lol. I wish I had some of those plants available here though. Keep up the great work man, Thanks.

@david-jw1xr 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoy the videos, especially this one. You have a gift, I don't know how else to say it. Keep it up. G'day from Australia.

@shirleyd3362 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, I learn so much from you 😊👍

@leech1355 3 жыл бұрын

A “squidgy” sorry but lmao 😂 this is why I love this channel.

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

yeah. coz they iz squidgey 😁😁

@leech1355 3 жыл бұрын

MD Fish Tanks lmao nice save 😂

@benwatts5473 3 жыл бұрын

squidgy, squeegee same thing near enough 🤣

@berndtwiest4571 3 жыл бұрын

That’s beautiful. Thanks for the long video, helpful.

@kaivalyaghadge 3 жыл бұрын

I have to change my mind, now this one is the best tank yet😂. Great job, can't wait to see once everything grows up

@eddieington6243 3 жыл бұрын

I love Harlequin Rasboras MD, they look great schooling. What a tonic you are first thing on a Sunday morning.

@wjrbrent1601 3 жыл бұрын

You should put in a school of tiger barbs There are normal, green, gold and more types

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

tiger barbs....check...

@AlexComments 3 жыл бұрын

MD Fish Tanks some clown loaches too in that case. They school together and have the same pattern, it would look great

@wjrbrent1601 3 жыл бұрын

Alex the tank is to small but a fantastic segeston

@adnannaemaz1989 3 жыл бұрын

KUHLI LOACH!!!!!!!

@wjrbrent1601 3 жыл бұрын

adnan naemaz Yyeeesssss

@ronderfulaquariums2978 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing as usual so many tips and enlightenments thx for sharing

@annalee7403 3 жыл бұрын

A magnificent build with great tips, too. But that is you. Thank you for sharing.

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

thanks anna :)

@AG-wf4mu 3 жыл бұрын

Love the dramatic look 👍 looks biotopy and aquascapy at the same time

@aw4always 3 жыл бұрын

I like the gray rock too!

@jgod8463 3 жыл бұрын

Looks stunning

@carolsimpson6114 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning! Looking forward to what happens next.

@ZenFocus007 3 жыл бұрын

Never saw dragon stone... FKN LOVE IT!!! Yep, that's for the new tank!! awesome look!! Beautiful tank!

@sheep20011 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal mate. Love this one!

@jeetheshn5919 3 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful tank

@aliciabosco8775 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing, wish I could scape like you

@boebender 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so well done and informative. I just “discovered” your channel a few weeks ago. Now I’m hooked! Cory “THIC” hoodie otw :-). Thank you for all the wonderful tips!

@TroyGoldberg 3 жыл бұрын

Great video MD!!

@ianwood3143 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning looking tank, a real inspiration, looking forward to seeing how things develop with more fish and when the plants grow out :-)

@wolfie8181 3 жыл бұрын

21:47 I thought that branch was a snake for a second 😂

@CosmicGhostYT 3 жыл бұрын

😨 Right

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

oh wow I see it!!

@staceypadilla4854 3 жыл бұрын

I love your scapes I wish mine looked that good!!👏 I subscribed.

@danmiller6350 3 жыл бұрын

Your best scape so far!👍

@kwahanui 3 жыл бұрын

Lol little Gracie never ruins anything!new youtuber star.🥰. This new set up looks really cool now MD can imagine how amazing it'll be in a few weeks time.💜

@wright-9706 3 жыл бұрын

Love the full build video keep up good scapes.

@Hellacop6 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic build man, very na style! And those spot lights looks fantastic ! I may buy them for my next aquascape :)

@ilkebabbarosupremo1723 3 жыл бұрын

You are so good at making acquarium

@SCFishKeeping 3 жыл бұрын

I'm here for my aquascaping lesson!! 😳😍 Tank looks incredible man. Looking forward to see it grow out!

@MDFishTanks 3 жыл бұрын

thanks. I'll keep the updates coming

@jonasjohansson8210 3 жыл бұрын

That's a dreambox😍 would love to recive a box like that😀 Great work as always👍

@__satz__7281 3 жыл бұрын

i really like this channel. the arrangement is neat. the decor,the setup is awesome.!!! i wish i had a talent like that.hehe well i was satisfied just watching this videos.

@elmarandola 2 жыл бұрын

Parabéns cara, aquários incríveis.

@johnalegado642 3 жыл бұрын

How I wish I have a lot of budget to do Aquascaping like this. Very nice bro and I envy with your plants.

@sophiegellender 3 жыл бұрын

This is insanely good, I’m getting such itchy feet to buy a tank and do the best scape I’ve ever done. Looking to order a big bulk order of plants from Aquarium Gardens and just properly go for it - can’t wait!