The Harlequin Tank: 60cm Aquascape Tutorial Beautiful Planted Aquarium (How To Step By Step Guide)

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I built a dedicated Harlequin Rasbora aquarium in this 60cm aquascape. I love the way it turned out and planted aquariums are perfect for this species and they love swimming in and out of the plants! I needed to move them from the large aquarium because I have big plans for that tank with the Electric Blue Acaras!!.
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@MDFishTanks
@MDFishTanks 2 жыл бұрын
MD MERCH CLICK HERE: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks I built a dedicated Harlequin Rasbora aquarium in this 60cm aquascape. I love the way it turned out and planted aquariums are perfect for this species and they love swimming in and out of the plants! I needed to move them from the large aquarium because I have big plans for that tank with the Electric Blue Acaras!!. Equipment (all links affiliate): 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 LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3t6HOHD UK amzn.to/3orIdRv 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 Amazo UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL HARDSCAPE AND PLANTS: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/
@leothelion8186
@leothelion8186 2 жыл бұрын
I will get some merch
@cjfavazza
@cjfavazza 2 жыл бұрын
You should take part in Team Seas!
@user-de1of9lz5h
@user-de1of9lz5h 2 жыл бұрын
big fan btw. can you make a bala shark aquarium. you can mix them with other sharks as well
@beccanunez86
@beccanunez86 2 жыл бұрын
I love the finished tanked but I also loved the hardscape before you couldn't see it anymore 😁
@markmcdonnell010
@markmcdonnell010 2 жыл бұрын
I don't often leave comments but I am taken back how impressive your scapes are mate, they just keep getting better and better.. I started watching your videos from the beginning and honestly you've taught me so much I thank you! I have been really into my fish all my life but nw aquascaping has taken over and the tips and advice you've gave me has helped me become pretty good...keep on doing these videos mate they make my week
@MDFishTanks
@MDFishTanks 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mark, that's really great to hear :)
@MrCjceej
@MrCjceej 2 жыл бұрын
Love how he says over time the wood will change colour n match, yes it's true. But we all know MD, you will change the scape in a month. It looks amazing as always well done.
@emilybuckley4821
@emilybuckley4821 2 жыл бұрын
LOVE the darker substrate MD! The moodier colours & red moor roots definitely give this tank a slight Halloween-y vibe, can’t wait to see this one mature 😍
@tubetrotter7
@tubetrotter7 2 жыл бұрын
Love the scape and specially when you completed the hardscape and added the moss, I went "WOW", it looked so aesthetic with just the moss also. But the final look is super lush and am sure the rasboras will love it in there :)
@marypaigeflynn4512
@marypaigeflynn4512 2 жыл бұрын
Yes♥️🌿🐟🌿🙏
@morganbartnick9638
@morganbartnick9638 2 жыл бұрын
This was definitely a “trust the process” tank because the whole time I was screaming “no it’s not centered!” But I absolutely love how it came out and the balance it ended up having. The colors and textures were so artfully arranged. It was beautiful.
@kweenkitten6207
@kweenkitten6207 2 жыл бұрын
Kept thinking that the dark "substrate" was just going to be scattered beside the rocks like you usually do. Shocked me when I saw you spreading it all over! This was a cool surprise, the substrate being dark contrasts so well
@Thr33fy
@Thr33fy 2 жыл бұрын
Hands down, my favourite scape. Every single bit just clicks. I liked it with just the moss, but when you started adding all of the things it just went straight into artistic mode. Love the redmoore wood and the red plant pop ups. After this, i think i still got a space to fit another tank in my room. Well done!
@johnpatterson9219
@johnpatterson9219 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap, you are really talented MD Fish Tanks!
@gabrielsaraiva5181
@gabrielsaraiva5181 2 жыл бұрын
This tank looks amazing dude OMG!! Look at the colors of the plants against to this incredible fish. Well done!!
@danielearl9788
@danielearl9788 2 жыл бұрын
Cracking job on this MD, love the contrast of the quins against every. Perfect choices, even I doubted the substrate choice but was spot on!!
@puVaNcR07
@puVaNcR07 2 жыл бұрын
This scape is by far one of the best I’ve seen. Great work MD. So tempted to scape another one. 🐠
@erisisthename
@erisisthename 2 жыл бұрын
Okay, this is my favorite fish tank you’ve done. Absolutely beautiful.
@amx1820
@amx1820 2 жыл бұрын
Love the scape. Love adding snails to tank. If they multiplied we can always get puffers
@JDs.Journey
@JDs.Journey 2 жыл бұрын
This scape is awesome, MD. I wanted to thank you real quick, man, cause you've inspired me to try my hand at some eco-system tanks. I'm so excited!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
You are a truly talented artist! I love the ocean blue and how it contrasts against the oranges, greens, and reds. It's stunning. It reminds me of a rainforest jutting out from a river. Well done :)
@yeswing10
@yeswing10 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited that you made a tank for Rasboras. They are delightful. The landscape is just fabulous. I love the color of the gravel really shows off everything.
@MissionPetAllDogs
@MissionPetAllDogs 2 жыл бұрын
So, I'm a total aquarium newbie! I just upgraded the 29-gallon I had to a 65 gallon and I decided I want to get it as decorated/planted as I can afford before adding more fish (right now it's looking pretty sparse, not gonna lie), only... well, I've had a really hard time visualizing how I want it to look -- I'm not experienced enough with aquarium plants to see a picture of one and think, ahhh, that'll look perfect next to this other plant/behind this rock. Plus, the variety is overwhelming! It was really nice to watch what you've done and which plants you used, and it helped me feel confident when I bought some plants of my own. I have a bunch of java ferns - which are propagating like crazy - already along with anubias nana, so I got java moss, anubias nana petite, and cryptocoryne petchii like you used, and then I branched out and got some alternanthera reineckii mini, red flame echinodorus, and cryptocoryne wendtii. I'm hoping it'll be a good mix of back-, mid-, and foreground stuff along with some driftwood. I still want to buy some rocks and a big piece of manzita wood to stick in there upside-down, but that'll come later!
@darrellvince9425
@darrellvince9425 2 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite scape in your gallery now! Something about the dark substrate with the black background with the popping colours from the plants and fish. Looks beautiful! Great job 👏
@zacharykunzer2823
@zacharykunzer2823 2 жыл бұрын
Omg I haven’t even gotten to the end of the video and I’m already so happy you did the dark “slate” substrate. Love a good dark contrast!
@carolebraswell982
@carolebraswell982 2 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely the most beautiful planted tank you've ever created!
@bailedout4160
@bailedout4160 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly your a part of my nightly routine your videos are so therapeutic and put me to sleep. I love watching the videos and viewing the great aquascape and plus the fish!!!
@connie6705
@connie6705 2 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful set up and complements the rasboras so well! Always love your work!
@jamesgrant3343
@jamesgrant3343 2 жыл бұрын
Superb! Love the tank, loved the narration, music was cool, your video editing chops are outstanding! Super enjoyable to watch, and inspirational as ever!
@Sophia1991sd
@Sophia1991sd 9 ай бұрын
OMG dark sand looks so good😍😍it made all the green and red plant's colors pop up more than normal sand
@baddaboo1
@baddaboo1 2 жыл бұрын
You have an amazing talent for building an aquarium. I love to see how they turn out when you get it all put together.
@sharleanebailey2795
@sharleanebailey2795 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love that dark substrate! Gorgeous scape!
@sunaymukherjee7576
@sunaymukherjee7576 2 жыл бұрын
This is the most stunning tank that I've seen on this channel . My previous favourite was the River styled tank
@stephenkrupa2901
@stephenkrupa2901 Жыл бұрын
I am in love with the scape!
@Stephen-jw8ci
@Stephen-jw8ci 2 жыл бұрын
just set up a 20 gallon tall for my new betta, drew a lot of inspiration from you and i think it turned out great. thanks for being one of my youtube aquascaping mentors!
@KaltrinaDemiri
@KaltrinaDemiri 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! The colors on those fish are amazing.
@littlemidwestrebornsdolls
@littlemidwestrebornsdolls 2 жыл бұрын
Each time you build a new tank, I think, that's my favorite! Then another tank is done and I'm like no wait ...that's my favorite! Keep making beautiful tanks. 🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠
@Kai-wm9ej
@Kai-wm9ej 2 жыл бұрын
I feel you - Lets see how long this one stays the favorite :D
@jemmadonnelly6100
@jemmadonnelly6100 2 жыл бұрын
I recently rescaped my tank with black gravel and it's really made my ember tetras and blue fork tailed guppies pop!
@LizPurnell99
@LizPurnell99 2 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely gorgeous! One of the best tanks I've seen you do!
@terilynemarroquin8050
@terilynemarroquin8050 2 жыл бұрын
The substrate is perfect for this tank and makes a nice change.
@bibo8655
@bibo8655 2 жыл бұрын
Harlequin Rasboras one of my favorites. Great scape!
@dr-k1667
@dr-k1667 2 жыл бұрын
I can see why this size tank is so popular. It allows for a lot of plants and a good amount of small fish, especially schooling fish which are so popular in the hobby. I think you Rasbora are going to enjoy their new setup.
@mandyminshull2351
@mandyminshull2351 2 жыл бұрын
Really like the dark substrate. I’ve got lamb chops and harlequins. Love their colours. Looks great
@jewtap380
@jewtap380 2 жыл бұрын
i agree with you as i also keep sanils in my tank and they are doing a really nice job
@amx1820
@amx1820 2 жыл бұрын
Yep if snails multiplied we can always get puffers
@justinbarnes6833
@justinbarnes6833 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best looking tanks so far IMO. Great job!
@imranpatel4612
@imranpatel4612 2 жыл бұрын
You never fail to impress me with each set up you do. Each one is ncredible and beautiful. You're talented
@77slate
@77slate 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great, really like the dark substrate, rasboras are going to really pop in there
@JohnYT278
@JohnYT278 2 жыл бұрын
The new tank loos great!
@mariemine1314
@mariemine1314 2 жыл бұрын
Just gorgeous!! Thanks again for an awesome setup!
@Mr68hemicuda
@Mr68hemicuda 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful build, I've learned so much from you're video's. Thanks for all you do
@user-my4oc2kj6j
@user-my4oc2kj6j 9 ай бұрын
This set up is stunning. Think I'm going to have to rescape my tank now
@twunderaquatics1770
@twunderaquatics1770 2 жыл бұрын
I love how your scapes are evolving. Amazing editing too. 👍
@SOUNDSLIKESAMI
@SOUNDSLIKESAMI 2 жыл бұрын
So much care and preparation! Thanks for sharing this informative video!! 🐟🐠🐡
@myunderwaterworld
@myunderwaterworld 2 жыл бұрын
Beatiful aquarium. Rotala on the back and alternanthera on the front added charm.
@itziarlarrauri4407
@itziarlarrauri4407 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, this is a very beautiful composition. I love all the plants you have used
@josephjvr6509
@josephjvr6509 2 жыл бұрын
Stunning scape.
@AndrewHeisey
@AndrewHeisey Жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favorite tanks, watched a ton of you videos and this dark substrate takes it to a new level. I think the bulky ferns detract and hide the wonderful hardscape. Some more Buce would have been my preference, but bravo. Thanks for the hard work and for sharing your skills with us.
@vinodkumarp7297
@vinodkumarp7297 2 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL AQUARIUM!
@thisaruwickramasinghe2238
@thisaruwickramasinghe2238 2 жыл бұрын
I think the black subtrate is great and the fish will love it
@adamski7956
@adamski7956 2 жыл бұрын
Really amazing scape MD!!
@marvinscotton8658
@marvinscotton8658 2 жыл бұрын
You always make the best looking aquascapes. Congratulations!!
@leonakino
@leonakino 2 жыл бұрын
wow this tank looks really awesome, definitely trying something similar soon
@zaemon26
@zaemon26 2 жыл бұрын
que paisajes mas increíbles y espectaculares tienen todos tus acuarios!! felicitaciones por el excelente trabajo!!
@allangonzalez2766
@allangonzalez2766 2 жыл бұрын
I just saw the thumbnail and I already know this tank is going to look amazing 🤩 keep it up md u inspire me every time 👍
@marybethstevens5574
@marybethstevens5574 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous rich colors!
@toddboumphrey1758
@toddboumphrey1758 2 жыл бұрын
been waiting for this video for so long, keep up the good work
@TobyCreates
@TobyCreates 2 жыл бұрын
Best tank you’ve done in my opinion. Looks awesome, great job
@dennisvanopstal7360
@dennisvanopstal7360 2 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite tank of everything you built in a while :) So beautifull !
@stephsexoticpets
@stephsexoticpets 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed recently when looking for scape inspo that you don't often use dark substrates, which I basically only use! This looks AMAZING! Just the style I am trying to incorporate in my tanks, & any / all buce are sexy. I'm addiced to them 😂 Really cool scape :)
@stephenguldenschuh118
@stephenguldenschuh118 2 жыл бұрын
It looks amazing as always! Can’t wait to see you at Aquashella Orlando next year!
@tiagofernandes266
@tiagofernandes266 2 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful tanks you made
@REscapes
@REscapes 2 жыл бұрын
Wow this looks fantastic! I love it! Another great nature scape and this may be the most 'naturalistic' 🤪 looking one yet!
@gohil_yajur
@gohil_yajur 2 жыл бұрын
One of your best tanks!!! Amazing
@Ntfrost
@Ntfrost Жыл бұрын
MAGNIFICO WAO BEAUTIFULL
@ichimelody88
@ichimelody88 2 жыл бұрын
Love this scape. You really inspire me to try out of my comfort zone
@Comercomerce
@Comercomerce 2 жыл бұрын
Apistogramma is so beautiful, Amazing fish
@robertcarlosllenarizas7987
@robertcarlosllenarizas7987 Жыл бұрын
OH MY GOSH THATS REALLY AMAZING....
@rosemont5339
@rosemont5339 2 жыл бұрын
That's some stunning coloration on those rasboras!
@jgberlinvt
@jgberlinvt 2 жыл бұрын
Bravo MD! This is my favorite tank so far. I love the scape. And it looks like the fish do too!
@Aquafinity
@Aquafinity 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@sarahkemp1312
@sarahkemp1312 2 жыл бұрын
Love love love this tank!!
@annalee7403
@annalee7403 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@jwaquatics8871
@jwaquatics8871 2 жыл бұрын
Wow 🤩! Beautiful scape!
@AquascapingCube
@AquascapingCube 2 жыл бұрын
Great end result! Black substrate works really well!
@rafaysherkhan4189
@rafaysherkhan4189 2 жыл бұрын
I think this is my most FAVOURITE tank in your studio just tempting to me me one 😅
@philippreh5078
@philippreh5078 2 жыл бұрын
I gotta say, you did a phantastic job on this one MD! The tank gives me such amazing vibes, I could sit in front of it for hours and just loose track of time looking at this... I´ve been a long time viewer, all the way back to where you had your little shed in the garden full of tanks. Over the last few months I´ve developed this feeling that because you´ve been scaping so many tanks, the setups slowly started to get a little repetitive. Don´t get me wrong, I still liked most of them a lot, but I was kind of missing a more sophisticated aquascape in my opinion. Now of course it´s your own personal choice how to set up the aquariums and I appreciate your idea of keeping aquascaping easy and budget friendly while still creating pieces of art, but I gotta say today's video was quite an unexpected though very welcome change! I think the use of those branches, together with the black substrate and the varieties of greens and reds just did it for me! So congrats! I also liked the overall style of today's video a lot, it seemed more relaxed, not quite as hectic and the choice of music was great. Because of that I could really focus on the creation of this stunning work. So yeah, just wanted to let you know my feedback and give credit where credit is due! Keep up the good work, I´m looking forward for more videos like this in the future!
@apss5736
@apss5736 2 жыл бұрын
love all the detail
@hightopshannah
@hightopshannah 2 жыл бұрын
Really cool natural looking scape! I looove anubias petite and the dark base is a fun switch, always cool to see you try new things!
@vesawuoristo4162
@vesawuoristo4162 2 жыл бұрын
Great setup , beautiful
@NaturalBiotopes
@NaturalBiotopes 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Such a good design of the underwater world in such a small capacity.
@elginng981
@elginng981 2 жыл бұрын
Really really beautiful
@martincregg
@martincregg 2 жыл бұрын
I love pretty much everything you do… but this one… well it’s one of my faves.
@jumaris28
@jumaris28 2 жыл бұрын
Splendid as usual !!!! Love your videos . Blessings 💕
@dragonrage3398
@dragonrage3398 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic scape as always. I love the darker substrate. I missed you coming into the studio " like you always do ".
@inforamatics7733
@inforamatics7733 2 жыл бұрын
Marvelous piece of art 👍
@HeraldHeart143
@HeraldHeart143 2 жыл бұрын
Love it, amazing scape. 😍
@lillyblomqvist3330
@lillyblomqvist3330 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutley amazing!!
@donnadrakes7278
@donnadrakes7278 2 жыл бұрын
I think this is my favourite tank, love it 😀
@markmcdonnell010
@markmcdonnell010 14 күн бұрын
Gorgeous mate
@lucasszymanski114
@lucasszymanski114 2 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! Keep up the amazing work!
@ItsY01NK
@ItsY01NK 2 жыл бұрын
Over all of the videos ive watched, this has to be my favorite scape
@zetectic7968
@zetectic7968 2 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy. Great result 😁
@keithdouglas8707
@keithdouglas8707 2 жыл бұрын
That looks amazing👌 Love your work mate
@robertcarlosllenarizas7987
@robertcarlosllenarizas7987 Жыл бұрын
WOW ABSOULUTELY STUNNING... GREAT WORK....
@kurtbrutting5118
@kurtbrutting5118 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome scape! Keep up the great work, I love your videos!
@mathildakd1
@mathildakd1 2 жыл бұрын
A thing of beauty. The rasboras are so easy and overall healthy fish and makes a great choice for a fully planted tank with the reddish orange against the green. I combine them with chilli rasboras for some scale, pygmy cories, Amano and cherry shrimp and rabbit snails!🪴🥩🍒🌶️🐌🌿
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