SIMPLE PLANTED AQUARIUM SETUP | Step by step LOW TECH AQUASCAPING TUTORIAL

SIMPLE PLANTED AQUARIUM SETUP | Step by step LOW TECH AQUASCAPING TUTORIAL | EP1

Рет қаралды 320,300

Күн бұрын

I setup a simple planted aquarium and in this step by step low tech aquascaping tutorial I will show you how to build it. As soon as the aquarium is cycled I will add nano fish to it.
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00:00 Intro
00:17 Tank dimensions and volume
00:32 Applying black window film
00:54 LED light and filter floss
01:12 Hardscape (stone and wood)
02:36 Aquarium soil
03:02 Mixed aquarium gravel
03:57 HOB filter
04:12 Planting
06:52 Several days later
Aquarium - 45cmx30cmx30cm (18inx12inx12in)
Optiwhite glass 5mm | Tank Volume 40LTR | 10GAL
Filter - HOB (235L/H | 62GAL/H)
Light - LED Power: 21W | Luminous flux 1950lm
CO2 - NO
Heater - NO
Plants - Anubias barteri var. nana "Mini", Anubias barteri var. nana, Egeria densa, Java moss, Microsorum pteropus, Hygrophila difformis, Limnophila
sessiliflora
Music - Epidemic Sound:
Robert Ruth / Air spark / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com www.epidemicsound.com/track/H...
Elm Lake / Thoughts in the Rain / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com www.epidemicsound.com/track/4...
Silver Maple/ Vantan / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com www.epidemicsound.com/track/4...

Пікірлер: 134

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Below are affiliate links of the equipment I use (shipping to ALL EU countries). If you buy anything by clicking on the below links I will receive small commision without additional cost to you. Please note I have not been given any free products in exchange for mentioning them. LED LIGHT 30cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/twinstar-light/twinstar-c-line-iii-300c?aff=19 45cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii451?aff=19 60cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii601?aff=19 90cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii901?aff=19 120cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii1201?aff=19 FILTER, SKIMMER AND PUMP Oase 75: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/oase-biostyle-75?aff=19 Corner filter: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/nano-hoekfilter?aff=19 Skimmer: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/eheim-skim350?aff=19 Pump: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-pump/oase-optimax-300?aff=19 Wavemaker: www.azaqua.nl/en/stream-pump/oasis-streammax-classic?aff=19 Stainless steel: www.azaqua.nl/en/inflow-outflow/stainless-steel-skimmer-set?aff=19 HEATER Nano: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-heaters/dennerle-nano-thermometer-is-compact?aff=19 SOIL,GRAVEL AND SAND Soil: www.azaqua.nl/en/aqua-soil/aquarium-soil?aff=19 River gravel: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/plantahunter-gravel-river?aff=19 Rio Xingu gravel: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/plantahunter-gravel-rio-xingu?aff=19 Sand: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/aquarium-decoration-sand-1-2mm?aff=19 STONES Round flat rock: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/round-flat-rock?aff=19 Black river boulder: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/black-sky-rock?aff=19 Black seiryu stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/dark-seiryu-stones?aff=19 Petrified wood stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/petrified-wood-fur?aff=19 Gray mountain stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/gray-mountain-stone?aff=19 WOOD Ancient root: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/ancient-root?aff=19 Corbo root: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/corbo-root-m-30-40cm?aff=19 Manzanita wood: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/manzanita-wood-m-40-50cm?aff=19 Spiderwood: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/spiderwood-s-21-30cm?aff=19 FERTILIZERS Micro+K: www.azaqua.nl/en/plant-fertilizer-and-additves/2hr-aquarist-apt-1?aff=19 FOOD Regural: www.azaqua.nl/en/fish-food-aquarium/dr-bassleer-biofish-food-regular?aff=19 Garlic: www.azaqua.nl/en/fish-food-aquarium/drbassleer-biofish-food-garlic?aff=19 MAINTENANCE Gravel vacuum: www.azaqua.nl/en/cleaning/dennerle-nano-soil-cleaner?aff=19 Aquascaping set: www.azaqua.nl/en/tweezers/nano-aquascaping-set?aff=19 Glass scraper: www.azaqua.nl/en/cleaning/window-cleaner?aff=19 VARIOUS Terra tape: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/dooa-terra-tape?aff=19 Moss cotton: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/moss-cotton-200m?aff=19 Superglue: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/superglue?aff=19 Pipette: www.azaqua.nl/en/plant-fertilizer-and-additves/pipette-1ml?aff=19

@wantsome-zs5sq Жыл бұрын

Very nice tank. Do you know any place I can order the gravel you used online?

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Affiliate links are in the above comment, delivery to all EU countries.

@jenpink4298 Жыл бұрын

This is already beautiful!

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@IndoorEcosystem Жыл бұрын

I really like the rocky substrate you use in a lot of your builds. With pockets of aquasoil. Certainly a good way to save some money and get a nice looking environment.

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

It looks natural plus you save some money. It's a win win.

@philcarlino6942 Жыл бұрын

Very relaxing video, love the natural style aquarium. The greens really pop in this tank, I'm sure your stocking will elevate it to the next level. Thanks as always for taking us along on the journey of your hobby. Take care.

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Thank you Phil for commenting on every video. Cheers.

@anthonykontos7931 Жыл бұрын

@@IMaquaperfect setup what light did you use here? I would love to build this on a bigger scale . How long did you let the tank cycle before adding fish?

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

I use Chihiros AII in most of my aquariums. Yes I let the aquarium cycle for 4 weeks before adding fish.

@petesie80 3 ай бұрын

Very relaxing, informative & inspirational, thanks!

@IMaqua 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@nagendramurthy7054 Жыл бұрын

Simply amazing.

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@cherellzandell6139 Жыл бұрын

Lovely, as always 🙂

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@beaka63 Жыл бұрын

Simple yet beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing!

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@herobear Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Nice Aquarium! nice Vibrations :)

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot.

@klausmichaelson8411 Жыл бұрын

Simply but the best ❤

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@ChazVR Жыл бұрын

looks great

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chaz.

@lorenzospina3174 Жыл бұрын

Good job man 🙂.

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Lorenzo.

@suleymanozpolat-lv6nl 8 ай бұрын

PERFECT

@IMaqua 8 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@dominicbaduria8230 Жыл бұрын

Wow 😮

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

👍

@bosa1005 Жыл бұрын

keep it up brother

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Will do.

@Lucascarneiro2014 4 ай бұрын

Perfect ❤

@IMaqua 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@dhaniruckgrat 11 ай бұрын

Apik iki, dolor. greeting from Indonesia.

@IMaqua 11 ай бұрын

Greetings from Croatia.

@_CSE_AmitKumarThakur Жыл бұрын

Simple aquascapes look so natural ✨✨...keep it up brother 💯💯...hope you reach 10k subs soon😁

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Hopefully in the next few months. Thanks

@lotus8069 Жыл бұрын

super👏

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@choi_uz 9 ай бұрын

simple is best.

@IMaqua 9 ай бұрын

Fully agree.

@rgilroy1909 Жыл бұрын

love it!!! question - why not put aquasoil on the wood (inplace where you put the java moss) and plant with even more smaller plants say parva, buce, UG, HG or the such---just a though. would love to hear back on your thought

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Well mostly it's just money. Usually I order plants that are that week on discount or use some of the plants I have in my extra holding tanks. But I like your idea, I did something similar in one of my future builds (but wood is out of the water).

@samwell7640 Жыл бұрын

always look forward to your uploads! Do you ever have issues using Seiyru Stone affecting water parameters?

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Not that I noticed. I am doing weekly water changes plus my water is already hard, kh7 and gh9.

@samwell7640 Жыл бұрын

@@IMaqua thanks for the reply!

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@Krish_Dugga09 4 ай бұрын

Too Good

@IMaqua 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Krish_Dugga09 4 ай бұрын

@@IMaqua welcome sir ❤️ nd keep it up

@IMaqua 4 ай бұрын

I will.

@aquasquare Жыл бұрын

Simple and beautiful 😊.. Are u keeping the light at full brightness?

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Only at 15%.

@aquasquare Жыл бұрын

@@IMaqua ah oke bro😅

@HeyItsJA Жыл бұрын

Is that Rio Xingu gravel? That looks way better than I expected it to, and now I might have to consider using it in a future setup!

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Yes it is. If you will use it just a word of advice. Wash it...and then wash it again. It is very dirty.

@HeyItsJA Жыл бұрын

@@IMaqua Good to know, thank you!

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@glitchdatabase4033 Жыл бұрын

Is there anywhere I can buy that gravel in the US? I can’t find it anywhere

@rahulsharma-wj1mc 3 ай бұрын

It feels so soothing to the eyes...i would love to build this type of tank..can you please suggest some plants which can be grown without need of co2? Thanks in advance

@IMaqua 3 ай бұрын

All the plants I use in my aquariums can do well without CO2. Java Fern, bolbitits, Bucephalandra, Anubias...

@rahulsharma-wj1mc 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much for your reply sir..i will try it soon

@IMaqua 3 ай бұрын

@@rahulsharma-wj1mc you are welcome

@charlessilva2489 19 күн бұрын

Where Can I find this gravel? I couldn't find anywhere. Love the vídeo

@IMaqua 19 күн бұрын

The name of the gravel is Rio Xingu. You should search for nearest supplier. Cheers

@glitchdatabase4033 Жыл бұрын

Is there anywhere I cans buy the gravel you’re using? Can’t find it anywhere

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

The name of the gravel is Rio Xingu by Dennerle. I am from Europe and bought it here but I am not sure it is available in the US.

@mkbsufyaan7634 Жыл бұрын

I have a question, can plants only grow in the aquarium soil or can them grow in the little rocks too?pls. i'm a biginer😂 by the way very nice looking setup👌

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

There are plants that can grow on rocks (woood) or even floating. I would recommend you to research "epiphyte" plants.

@mkbsufyaan7634 Жыл бұрын

@@IMaqua ok thank you

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@thiransamarajeewa6753 2 ай бұрын

Hi what is the filter you use brand?

@IMaqua 2 ай бұрын

The name of the filter is Aquael Versamax mini.

@kobiko80 2 ай бұрын

I would love to receive a link or the name of a safeguard that is placed under the rocks

@IMaqua 2 ай бұрын

I bought it on Amazon many years ago. Just type "egg crate aquarium".

@ankurghosh2416 6 ай бұрын

I have another question though. How much weight is in the hardscape and rocks? And if I use a 15w light, will it be enough for 2 feet tank?

@IMaqua 6 ай бұрын

The light I had on this aquarium is 21W and I used only 15% brightness. The weight of the rocks is probably around 4-5kg and 2-3 kg of gravel.

@ankurghosh2416 6 ай бұрын

@@IMaqua Thank you for the information

@IMaqua 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome.

@hundratoppo-fo5db Жыл бұрын

Sir kon sa aquarium glass le

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Sorry but I don't understand.

@westinmcentire 9 ай бұрын

what are you using to fill the tank? what equipment for that? cant find much info online

@IMaqua 9 ай бұрын

I am using tap water.

@westinmcentire 9 ай бұрын

thanks i meant like what is the tool you use to get the water back in slowly@@IMaqua

@IMaqua 9 ай бұрын

I have a 70ltr container that I fill up with tap water. Inside of the container I have an aquarium pump that is plugged into a WiFi plug that I turn on/off with my mobile. When I turn it on the pump will push the water.

@westinmcentire 9 ай бұрын

ok awesome thanks! i see a bunch of ppl filling slowly and didnt really know if there was something ppl bought or use used a standard pump. your method makes sense, appreciate it@@IMaqua

@IMaqua 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome.

@arjunshibu6932 3 ай бұрын

Does it need co2?

@IMaqua 3 ай бұрын

I didn't use CO2 in this aquarium.

@neetabelwalkar7391 7 ай бұрын

Send link to purchase mix gravel

@IMaqua 7 ай бұрын

The name and link is in the pinned comment. Rio Xingu gravel.

@explorerking3613 10 ай бұрын

Which FERTILIZER use

@IMaqua 10 ай бұрын

In this aquarium I didnt use. In case I use ferts I will add micro+K and the product name is the pinned comment.

@mcliloldbigyoung Жыл бұрын

May I ask why only 7 hours of light???

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

I always start with 7. I found out that's enough for most of the low maintenance plants. If needed I will increase to 8. Only aquariums where I have a longer light duration are: Hillstream aquarium (10 hours) where I grow algae on purpose and Walstad aquarium (12 hours) where I have a lot of plant mass.

@9nahere 7 ай бұрын

bro if I put goldfish in there will they survive?

@IMaqua 7 ай бұрын

Survive yes. Thrive no.

@brinkxoxd 4 ай бұрын

How long will the plants last?

@IMaqua 4 ай бұрын

What do you mean last? If you trim the tops and replant them they are immortal.

@ankurghosh2416 6 ай бұрын

How much litres of aqua soil you used in this setup?

@IMaqua 6 ай бұрын

I added soil only in the back so not much. If I had to estimate maybe 4-5L.

@mohamadakhmal9977 11 ай бұрын

No need co2? Sorry im asking because imma newbie 😅

@IMaqua 11 ай бұрын

For this one I didnt use CO2. If you want to CO2 use plants will be more lush, dense and grow faster. Without CO2 they will be more "leggy" and grow slower. It all depends on what you want.

@mohamadakhmal9977 11 ай бұрын

What to do without co2?do you have another solution to build without co2?

@IMaqua 11 ай бұрын

@@mohamadakhmal9977 All the aquariums I build on this channel are without CO2, so yes you have many solutions.

@taped105 3 ай бұрын

Where I can purchase this gravel?

@IMaqua 3 ай бұрын

The name is Dennerle Rio Xingu natural gravel.

@taped105 3 ай бұрын

@@IMaqua grazie mille

@IMaqua 3 ай бұрын

@@taped105 prego

@charan9208 11 ай бұрын

Grow sharks in this❤

@IMaqua 11 ай бұрын

🦈

@gabrielmtz9571 5 ай бұрын

Where i can find that kind of gravel?

@IMaqua 5 ай бұрын

It is called Dennerle Rio Xingu.

@gabrielmtz9571 5 ай бұрын

@@IMaqua thanks for the answer! Did you know where i can find it on USA?

@IMaqua 5 ай бұрын

Sorry I can't help you with that. Here in Europe you can find it easily. I am not aware where you can find it in the US.

@khairiliman7554 10 ай бұрын

Can i keep fish in this ?

@IMaqua 10 ай бұрын

Yes you can.

@P_humans 2 ай бұрын

What is total price of this setup🫥🫡

@IMaqua 2 ай бұрын

Well that depends where you are from. I don't remember the exact price of this one but it could be in the range of 300-500€.

@diegodematteis3378 Жыл бұрын

Can I know the name of the gravel thanks

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Gravel name is Rio Xingu by Dennerle.

@Udhay_x7 6 ай бұрын

Bro aquarium light link plss

@IMaqua 6 ай бұрын

Aquarium was bought at Green Aqua, Hungary. It is a custom made aquarium.

@Udhay_x7 6 ай бұрын

@@IMaqua where did u buy ur led light bro ?

@IMaqua 6 ай бұрын

Green Aqua

@BBRG2 Жыл бұрын

What kind of fish do you plan to keep in that perfect tank?

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

Something super active and small.

@samsar785 5 ай бұрын

Your tank looks good but may not be suitable for bottom feeders like corydoras.

@IMaqua 5 ай бұрын

That is correct but I also never added Corydoras to this aquarium. In aquariums I keep Corydoras I usually have sand or fine gravel. Corydoras breeding aquariums are usually kept bare bottom.

@ajinb4740 Жыл бұрын

How the plants grow wothout CO2!? And how fishes survive without adding any bacteria content!? That makes me wonder!?

@IMaqua Жыл бұрын

I think you are talking about beneficial bacteria. They are in the soil, plants, filter and all the aquarium surfaces. Yes plants can grow without CO2 but aquariums with CO2 have plants that are better looking and more lush.

@jrosales610 7 ай бұрын

🤦‍♂️