Opposite DRAGONSTONE Aquarium: AMAZING Aquascape Tutorial w/ Apistogramma Cacatuoides

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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  Před 2 lety +15

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    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 Před 2 lety +2

      Too many plants? 🌿 There is no defense for that 🌿😂 that's what makes the scape!!
      I even heard another new slogan for a shirt idea. Maybe a picture of stem plants being held by tweezers and below it it says "STEMS ARE IN" 🌱 😁🙌 MD FIsh Tanks🍃

    • @terrifaulkner6232
      @terrifaulkner6232 Před 2 lety +3

      The tanks look like they are yin and Yang ☯️ to each other. I love it!

    • @jerrydease1459
      @jerrydease1459 Před 2 lety +2

      8:18 What’s that song , MD????…🤔🤔😕😋

    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 Před 2 lety +1

      @@terrifaulkner6232 yes♥️

    • @1991tjop
      @1991tjop Před 2 lety

      Hi MD. I have a question. I need to do a rescape and I want to use the meshbags like you do and cover it all with sand. What do you do with plants like ludwigia when you trim them? I usually take out the stem with roots and replant the clippings. I think that'd be difficult when all the roots are intertwined with the bags. I hope you have time to answer me! Thanks for the great content!
      Edit: some typo's.

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 Před 2 lety +97

    I really enjoyed the video and the contrast between the two different Tanks! looks fantastic! The dragon stone structure turned out great. And you are absolutely right it’s just not an MD tank without all the fabulous plants! Absolutely love the vibe!!! thanks for starting off our day off right. Happy Saturday MD and everybody!🌿🍃🐠🍃🌿💕

  • @jaimebrathwaite2265
    @jaimebrathwaite2265 Před 2 lety +28

    I like the "over plant" I've followed your lead and done the same . I love watching the fish inter act with the plants . Great results btw.

  • @dark_side9
    @dark_side9 Před 2 lety +36

    You inspired me to setup my own planted tank. It has been 2 months and surprisingly it's doing well.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  Před 2 lety +5

      that's awesome. Glad your enjoying it.

    • @slayer3471
      @slayer3471 Před rokem

      You shouldn't be surprised, you did a good job and I'm sure it goes to show.
      Now I haven't seen this tank but I'm sure you gave it your best regardless and just doing that will insure much success.
      If you see this may I have an update please?

  • @amymandeville8342
    @amymandeville8342 Před 2 lety +3

    I love that you put your soil in bags. So easy and convenient. I wish I'd thought of it myself!

  • @T-Natrix
    @T-Natrix Před 2 lety +13

    What a lovely, simple and inspirational scape!

  • @Leprequad
    @Leprequad Před 2 lety +6

    Simply stunning MD! ! I think the choice to keep the hardscape similar to betta tank really helps tie the two tanks together while the colors of rock and plants contrast each other. Truly artistic. You now have 2 dragons!!! On the left, an ice dragon with fire erupting from the cool but bold rock formation. On the right, the forest dragon, with fire erupting from the back of the dragon itself, while the rock bursts from the ground. Amazingly epic design!!!! Nailed it!

  • @tegannottelling
    @tegannottelling Před 2 lety +3

    lol I just love your commentary. Its what makes this my favourite channel, the aqua scaping is also very very cool.

  • @twunderaquatics1770
    @twunderaquatics1770 Před 2 lety +9

    You're making me a fan of internal filters. I really like the spray bars on these.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  Před 2 lety +2

      they are just idea in my eyes.

    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 Před 2 lety +1

      I absolutely agree 👍♥️

    • @keswickelh
      @keswickelh Před 2 lety +1

      MD Fish Tanks Who makes them?

    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 Před 2 lety +3

      @@keswickelh I was wondering too and I found his Amazon link in the pinned comment. Nicrew and less than 20 dollars😁👍

    • @keswickelh
      @keswickelh Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @nathanvarghese.
    @nathanvarghese. Před 2 lety +9

    Hey md, I loved the funky energetic background music for this video!!! 👍👍
    You generally put a calming slow music. That's not bad at all but i like this better!!

  • @neon_blinx7806
    @neon_blinx7806 Před 2 lety +2

    U know it’s a good day when u get a CZcams notification from md fish tanks 👌🏼🥴

  • @ayanpal1
    @ayanpal1 Před 2 lety +6

    This was amazing. Loved the way the two aquariums complement each other. These are extremely creative as a whole, and yet retain their uniqueness. Great job!

  • @KE-hr4sb
    @KE-hr4sb Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, I love these two next to each other! Very contrasting and complimentary at the same time!

  • @rimmakh7559
    @rimmakh7559 Před 6 měsíci

    Oh, just look at those little guys, they're so happy to receive this beautiful and spacious new home :) Thank you for all the inspiration and how caring you are about your pets. It's just a sight for sore eyes. Total zen and relax CZcams channel :)

  • @nikhilkharkar1753
    @nikhilkharkar1753 Před 2 lety +10

    That tank would have been a great place for shrimp and other algae eaters thriving. May be you are planning something different and as always would surprise me with an amazingly scaled tank!!👍🏻👍🏻

  • @twunderaquatics1770
    @twunderaquatics1770 Před 2 lety +3

    I love the Ying and yang look. Beautiful. At first I wasn't sure then as always you make it amazing.

  • @coenrose5260
    @coenrose5260 Před 2 lety +2

    New favourite tank🤩

  • @arnemueller2112
    @arnemueller2112 Před 2 lety +1

    This is the most awesome morph of cacatuoides I‘ve ever seen. The male looks absolutely stunning!

  • @jessemudgett5615
    @jessemudgett5615 Před 2 lety +4

    Your content is honestly some of my favorite across any social media platform man. I love what you’re doing and I’m so excited for the future of your channel. :) you’re amazing dude.

  • @baddaboo1
    @baddaboo1 Před 2 lety +1

    I love the 2 tanks side by side. Beautifully done!!

  • @Dirtyboot
    @Dirtyboot Před 2 lety

    There’s always a point when I think “ah yes, perfect” then you inevitably plant more. But that’s the best part of our hobby, it’s living art. Make what you like! Thanks MD… keep on keeping on.

  • @Cose481
    @Cose481 Před rokem

    Du machst wunderbar schöne Aquarien. Ich bin immer wieder begeistert davon. Mach auf jeden Fall weiter so.

  • @Ethereal.18
    @Ethereal.18 Před 2 lety

    I’m sorry I’ve been gone for a few months but it feels good to be back and watching your wonderful content

  • @laydee1029
    @laydee1029 Před 2 lety +2

    It was so hard having to wait so long after seeing the notification to watch your video! It's amazing! Also there's no way you over plant! You love it, all your fish love it and it just looks always so beautiful so win win 😊 not to mention all the natural filtration and care the plants give!

  • @dustinlunsmann4599
    @dustinlunsmann4599 Před 2 lety

    I kept a 75 gallon for two years and it was my first tank full of South American cichlids I’ve had to break it down and re home them all because I’m moving from Florida to Maine I only had hard scape and fake plants and you’ve inspired me to do a nano tank with tons of live plants I can’t wait to get moved and settled with my wife and kids up there. In the fall I’m gonna start a new tank and I’m going to use all your videos as inspiration and I’m beyond pumped. When I get home after work at the end of the day your videos have been so therapeutic. THANK YOU!

  • @gretchenrieping9041
    @gretchenrieping9041 Před 2 lety +3

    Omg this looks great!!! I love the idea behind this !!! 👏🏻 And I’m so in love with your Betta😩❤️❤️🤍🤍🤍

  • @willit1972
    @willit1972 Před 2 lety

    That’s the coolest Ying and Yang kinda setups. Good inspiration!

  • @jordanyeckering4002
    @jordanyeckering4002 Před 2 lety

    These two scapes are so elegant and beautiful!! They compliment the fishes colors so well!! The contrast with the betta and the apistos really makes for an eye catching scapes!! Hats off to you sir!!

  • @michaelfox6820
    @michaelfox6820 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes, the contrast between the aquaria really works, and both sides look great. I am just getting into aquascaping and I learned a lot from your video. Pasting non-rooted plants to small stones to facilitate sinking and relocation. Putting focal mass on the side rather than the middle. Using mesh bags to keep soil from gravel (or different kinds of gravel from mixing). Your creme-coloured betta is really nice!

  • @therainwarriorplays
    @therainwarriorplays Před 2 lety +2

    Love the colors and textures!

  • @faidenhodgson1655
    @faidenhodgson1655 Před 2 lety

    Wow… What beautiful tanks! Great job with the opposites! Looks amazing!

  • @sneakyangels9156
    @sneakyangels9156 Před 2 lety

    The contrast is gorgeous MD! Beautiful result.

  • @MDWF86
    @MDWF86 Před 2 lety

    I love Cory's I bought 6 Panda Cory and a couple passed but then all of a sudden they started breeding and I have over 30 now. I really want to try and make a cool setup for them, watching your videos has inspired me to try and make my 45 gallon tank into something similar to your idea. :D Thanks!

  • @collinskj1963
    @collinskj1963 Před 2 lety

    Good for you for not trying to defend how you plant your tanks, I think that you planting them heavy is what makes them so beautiful.

  • @haifutter4166
    @haifutter4166 Před 2 lety +1

    3:32 Satisfying edit. Nice
    I liked the concept and totally love the outcome. Absolutely beautiful scapes.

  • @curtisdesign
    @curtisdesign Před 2 lety +1

    I bought a used 120 gallon tank, a box of dragon stone, and a ton of plants... all inspired by your videos! This video came at the perfect time. I may go with black sand also, as it really makes the dragon stone pop. Thanks for all the inspiration!

  • @shel.b.1090
    @shel.b.1090 Před 2 lety

    Yet again you have nailed it MD. That apisto male is just stunning 🥰 xxx

  • @snowyk94
    @snowyk94 Před 2 lety +5

    Loving it!!! They complement each other so well.

  • @ArminThePersian
    @ArminThePersian Před 2 lety +7

    Looks amazing! Especially side by side, i really really like the dragonstone with the vibrant green plants, you should consider using dragonstone for more setups, but with more natural sand/gravel thats a similar color to the stone.

  • @blindinshadow109
    @blindinshadow109 Před 2 lety

    Man I just love the b roll with the music. Gets my heart pounding everytime

  • @kymdevenish-meares4684
    @kymdevenish-meares4684 Před 2 lety +1

    These are my two favourite tanks at the moment. Love Ghost/Casper, he is stunning. All your tanks are awesome

  • @hightopshannah
    @hightopshannah Před 2 lety

    Such a fun video! Gorgeous new setup and I love the contrast with ghosts tank!

  • @yeswing10
    @yeswing10 Před 2 lety +1

    Both tanks are knock outs! Absolutely beautiful. Enjoyed the video 💦

  • @TrafficCones
    @TrafficCones Před 2 lety +2

    This is super inspiring. I started aquarium keeping again and I now realize how addictive it is... one nice planted tank & two more cycling right now =|

  • @AQUATICMEDIA
    @AQUATICMEDIA Před 2 lety +1

    Learning so much 🤔 That's Amazing

  • @sspartacuzz3037
    @sspartacuzz3037 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow 🤩, my new favorite tank

  • @psychedtraveler6611
    @psychedtraveler6611 Před 2 lety

    The look you were going for definitely worked.

  • @bananafloat27
    @bananafloat27 Před 2 lety

    Amazing hardscape arrangement. And love the hoodie, definitely going to save a bit so I can thicc'en up my wardrobe. Thank you MD

  • @steveduckworth2554
    @steveduckworth2554 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic aquascapes . you really have an eye for detail. Your set ups really show the fish off really well too. A real inspiration to all fish keepers.

  • @GrapehornGardens
    @GrapehornGardens Před 2 lety

    Perfectly beautiful. Both tanks and them as a composition.

  • @littlemidwestrebornsdolls

    Awesome! Love the contrast.

  • @raamsr623
    @raamsr623 Před 2 lety

    Gorgeous tanks. They complement each other so well!

  • @endoroboto
    @endoroboto Před 2 lety

    Looks amazing MD. I find a lot of inspiration from you in my aqua-scape adventures.

  • @emptyjar02
    @emptyjar02 Před 2 lety

    That's amazing it works so well together

  • @860eric
    @860eric Před 2 lety

    Yes MD, been waiting for this video 🔥

  • @AQUATICMEDIA
    @AQUATICMEDIA Před 2 lety +1

    Mamamiya ❤️❤️

  • @stefanovanenio
    @stefanovanenio Před 2 lety

    As ever, beautiful set ups. So simple but so effective.

  • @TheHelix1989
    @TheHelix1989 Před 2 lety

    I love the Apistogramma builds!

  • @sammylacey9865
    @sammylacey9865 Před rokem

    This is fantastic, I love the inverted dynamic

  • @cindyhernandez3350
    @cindyhernandez3350 Před 2 lety

    So gorgeous! I'm obsessed!

  • @marksvednemeth
    @marksvednemeth Před 2 lety +1

    Let me tell you man, that betta aquarium is my absolute favorite set up, but creating this apistogramma tank next to it, is crazy good. I'm hooked and want to do something similar some day, but maybe with 2 bettas, very different in color. Kudos man, this is awesome!

  • @ithewho6603
    @ithewho6603 Před 2 lety

    Tanks looking amazing!

  • @Angela_Ji
    @Angela_Ji Před 2 lety +1

    This looks so good!

  • @alenammetz
    @alenammetz Před 2 lety

    I love all the plants in your tanks.

  • @dr-k1667
    @dr-k1667 Před 2 lety

    Excellent result MD. I have a feeling the cory merchandise is going to sell very well. Thanks for this wonderful upload!

  • @davidlyall7346
    @davidlyall7346 Před 2 lety

    Excellent choice of colors. The bright rock is toned down by the black gravel. Rear tall plants block light shining through so fish are lighted way better from front & above. Great plan.

  • @JaneAmericanIrish7777
    @JaneAmericanIrish7777 Před 2 lety

    Another beautiful setup !👍

  • @danj8834
    @danj8834 Před 2 lety

    such a nice set up, not just this new build, but your whole room, is amazing..

  • @TheMrDarius
    @TheMrDarius Před 2 lety

    They go perfect together like yin and Yang

  • @sharleanebailey2795
    @sharleanebailey2795 Před 2 lety

    Looks awesome!

  • @nelly365
    @nelly365 Před 2 lety

    Another great build

  • @fpvlegion
    @fpvlegion Před 2 lety

    That BETTA tank is really something else!!! Well done!!!

  • @andrealongoni3823
    @andrealongoni3823 Před rokem

    with a white background it would be perfect, nice contrast!

  • @cbvickers4044
    @cbvickers4044 Před 2 lety

    Love it MD!

  • @Dummythxc
    @Dummythxc Před 2 lety

    Awesome hoodie bought one as soon as it popped up 🥰 can’t wait !

  • @nancypatterson374
    @nancypatterson374 Před 2 lety

    Mission Accomplished! I love your scapes with lots of plants. I have no experience at this, but my opinion is your tanks are gorgeous. Watching from South Carolina, USA..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @twiggy2495
    @twiggy2495 Před 2 lety

    I just randomly found this channel while looking up tips and tricks for my betta tank and now you have me wanting to plant my tank again even tho I had a failed plating the first time I tried( granted I was an absolute noob when I first tried it) I just set up a undergravel system and all that's left is to decided what plants I want.

  • @Shush669
    @Shush669 Před 2 lety

    Videos keep getting better and better

  • @aaravsaquatics
    @aaravsaquatics Před 2 lety +1

    amazing video as always

  • @rgilroy1909
    @rgilroy1909 Před 2 lety

    Saturday morning with MD - always a good start to the day

  • @Foogle..
    @Foogle.. Před rokem

    Love it, very artistic with the contrasting builds/tanks. 🙂

  • @Dylan-ok6ft
    @Dylan-ok6ft Před 2 lety +2

    🤩 I love the contrast between the two scapes! Hopefully your apistos will be happy and make some babies! My son and I just got a pair of cockatoo apistos and after a week of settling in to their new home, they spawned! Our female used ohko stone for a spawning cave, so I’ll bet your scape will be perfect!

  • @TheRancherr
    @TheRancherr Před 2 lety

    it really looks awsome !

  • @fjkhamdan
    @fjkhamdan Před 2 lety

    well done MD.

  • @holgermuller2262
    @holgermuller2262 Před 2 lety

    sooooo extremly beautiful.. amazing. thanks for showing this both tanks. greetings from germany. holger

  • @moneywithray
    @moneywithray Před 2 lety +2

    Love your tanks and videos! I'm on my 7th tank now 🤣 getting so much information through your videos!

  • @kurtbrutting5118
    @kurtbrutting5118 Před 2 lety

    You are a freaking genius! I am addicted to your videos! Keep it up!

  • @rodrigotorrez
    @rodrigotorrez Před 2 lety

    I always enjoys your videos. The new set up looks awesome as always

  • @tcberg2013
    @tcberg2013 Před 2 lety

    The tank looks awesome. I really like dragon stone.

  • @nancytucker2937
    @nancytucker2937 Před rokem

    This man is an ARTISTIC GENIUS!!!!

  • @tubetrotter7
    @tubetrotter7 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful contrast. You have such an aesthetic eye 😍 and your apistoes look gorgeous. The male has kind of rainbow fins 😍😍😍

  • @user-up1ud7yj5f
    @user-up1ud7yj5f Před 2 lety

    THIIICCCCCCC i love it MD, the sweater is sickk

  • @khrysv
    @khrysv Před rokem

    Thanks a lot for the video! I was searching for a reference to make exactly dragon stone + dark sand layout and couldn't really find anything. Also, really nice tips on how to reuse aqua soil and plants. I'll totally go for it too! Thanks again!

  • @asianangie7209
    @asianangie7209 Před 2 lety

    Very nice video! Good to see same tanks with different styles and different fish side by side. Would love to see more ideas with same tanks. Thank you

  • @Nomadistar
    @Nomadistar Před 2 lety +1

    It looks fantastic @.@ The only issue I have with these vids is they always come to an end! Love this channel!

  •  Před 2 lety

    Wonderful set up bro!

  • @shubhamdandekar20
    @shubhamdandekar20 Před 2 lety

    Looks amazing

  • @MD-pl4ww
    @MD-pl4ww Před rokem

    that dragon stone looks amazing

  • @miniscenesgb
    @miniscenesgb Před 10 měsíci

    Need wiggle bum hoodies next lol. your videos are total binge watch fodder - the tanks, your artistry and your personality - love it! I've watched some several times when I needed to know stuff too.

  • @applescratchcandy
    @applescratchcandy Před 2 lety

    Yin Yang contrast for the win!!