Betta Blackwater Hybrid Tank: Planted & Botanicals (Low Tech, No Filter, Aquascape Tutorial)

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024

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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +17

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    • @horticulturist_karlos6908
      @horticulturist_karlos6908 2 года назад

      Yo MD, I've recently set up a new tank and opted for the LED floodlight you use on the majority of your tanks. My only concern is, they do get a bit warm. I have a lid on my tank and I've not attached the light to the underneath as I'm a bit worried it'll get to hot and maybe damage the glass. I'm just looking for your opinion, have you used any of the LED lights under any covers?

  • @MJAquascaping
    @MJAquascaping 2 года назад +209

    This is so awesome! So natural! Tempted to setup another betta tank myself 😍

    • @Leib33
      @Leib33 2 года назад +12

      Woohoo another of my favorite FishTubers pops in!!!

    • @hamedrummer1017
      @hamedrummer1017 2 года назад +7

      Same feeling I get when i watch your videos too! Can't wait for the big shallow 🤘💪😎

    • @emranhaq8341
      @emranhaq8341 2 года назад +6

      All legends in one place 🔥

    • @anoobis_
      @anoobis_ 2 года назад +3

      *A challenger approaches*

    • @Jack-jf4fl
      @Jack-jf4fl 2 года назад +8

      Bro you two should meet up and do like a 500 gallon aqua scape together

  • @ivanaranas3235
    @ivanaranas3235 2 года назад +7

    Gotta say, these setups are getting betta and betta. 😁😁😁

  • @angelokarlcanaleta5807
    @angelokarlcanaleta5807 2 года назад +4

    It’s like an autumn inspired aqua scape

  • @alaskangirl7675
    @alaskangirl7675 2 года назад +8

    Very peaceful home you made him. It was heart warming to see him check out his new little cave.

  • @moritzschafer8445
    @moritzschafer8445 2 года назад +15

    Hey MD! Never commented before, but i have to tell you: This sponsored videos are by far the only one of all i‘ve ever seen before, incl. posts etc. which are not completely annoying and only worth fast-clicking away. Kudos for such professionell work!

  • @keeganchow1494
    @keeganchow1494 2 года назад +28

    MD you should do a wild betta or wild gourami tank! Something a little different but there’s so many cool types
    Also you should look into rummynose rasbora think you’d really like them

  • @nathanvarghese.
    @nathanvarghese. 2 года назад +6

    The pac-man botanical thingy looks really cool.
    And hell-boy is drop-dead gorgeous!!

  • @mariamatz4079
    @mariamatz4079 2 года назад +3

    There's nothing like watching a happy betta fish exploring his new home. So rewarding!!

  • @flipsonfire101
    @flipsonfire101 2 года назад +3

    I love it when I see a new MD upload.
    👌

  • @steezy2034
    @steezy2034 2 года назад +5

    You honestly might be my new favorite RUclipsr. Your content is so damn interesting

  • @hamedrummer1017
    @hamedrummer1017 2 года назад +1

    Aaaah finally. My happy pill. Another md video comes out.

  • @Mystrishv
    @Mystrishv 2 года назад

    The way Hellboy came out of that pod was the cutest! Love the green botanicals mixed in a little. Another great build!

    • @blinky2228
      @blinky2228 2 года назад

      Yes, I loved that moment too!
      Hellboy looks so at home in this tank.

  • @kimchatwin-smith891
    @kimchatwin-smith891 2 года назад +1

    I love this tank ... and Hellboy is striking ... his lips just "pop" ... well done again MDarling great viewing- thank you!!

  • @theodormetallidis5547
    @theodormetallidis5547 2 года назад +1

    This tank is love at first sight

  • @matthewphillips1986
    @matthewphillips1986 2 года назад +20

    Not my favorite tank with the look of the initial setup BUT really looking forward to how it looks when the tannins are released and the plants take up some space!!!

    • @kevinlock3179
      @kevinlock3179 2 года назад +2

      I love the fact some people dislike certain tanks, just goes to show the diversity of the hobby and MD's builds

  • @maureenk-farmhousecharms903
    @maureenk-farmhousecharms903 2 года назад +2

    The betta is loving that big open pod on the left!! Perfect choice to include that item in the botanicals! Wish I lived in UK and had Maidenhead Aquatics nearby! Can’t wait to see this tank progress a bit with little darker water and see the dwarf hair grass growth. Great build MD!

  • @feralon9570
    @feralon9570 2 года назад

    I love that Hellboy turned the pod into his own little home. lol I could watch this for hours and hours and never get bored. 💚

  • @frim8524
    @frim8524 2 года назад +6

    Loving this setup! 😍The colour combinations with the botanicals give a different vibe. Almost like an autumn feel. Awesome job as usual !

  • @riyazmanandhar2622
    @riyazmanandhar2622 2 года назад +1

    I waited 5 days for a video to finish aquascaping in Matt's Big Tank but this video was uploaded. Don't get me wrong, this video is also amazing...but I was actually looking forward for that particular video.

  • @andrewjpalla
    @andrewjpalla 2 года назад +1

    I’ve seen a good few of your videos now, what I like most is your consistency. Every set-up has the same good foundation and then you modify from there. I’ve never kept fish before but this makes me think I can have a go as long as I make sure the basics are all in place and I keep on top of water testing.

  • @RoccosVideos
    @RoccosVideos 2 года назад +5

    Very nice set up. I like the natural look. I’m sure the betta loves it as well. ❤️🐠

  • @var4113
    @var4113 2 года назад +1

    The way you and Matt bounce off each other is pure quality, only complaint I have is I now have an addiction to aquascaping since discovering your channel and now am looking at getting a 2nd tank

  • @brookedcolon1455
    @brookedcolon1455 2 года назад

    I love Bettas, and always find myself coming back to this vid and a few others of yours

  • @glenora1974
    @glenora1974 2 года назад +2

    Looking forward to see this tank mature. 🤗

  • @thaison846
    @thaison846 2 года назад +2

    Another brilliant work, I got so much aquascaping ideas from you MD!

  • @fat_fish1019
    @fat_fish1019 2 года назад

    The first video I ever watched of his was his 4ft axolotl tank. I instantly fell in love with the channel and I now watch all his videos.

  • @jamie2424lfc
    @jamie2424lfc 2 года назад +9

    I finished my hardscape MD! 😀
    Added a few anubias plants and just need a load of stems.
    Cant wait to show you!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 года назад +3

      Hi Jamie. Yeah show me next time I'm in the shop

  • @lizzyanthus1
    @lizzyanthus1 2 года назад +2

    Awesome build MD! Love the colors of the botanicals with the hardscape and plants. Hellboy looks happy and loving his new home. Can't wait to see how the tank progresses.

  • @plugg4r
    @plugg4r 2 года назад +1

    Hey mate, just starting my first 40 gallon tank and was wanting to know your best instructional video for your cycle. I know you address it a lot, though I was wondering if you had an in-depth video. Only bloke on the Tube I trust for my content advice ❤️

  • @debbiec9680
    @debbiec9680 2 года назад

    I've never been interested in black water or betta tanks, but, I am loving this.

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 2 года назад +1

    Gorgeous tank! The colors in this build turned out wonderful!

  • @lyrikferrer8438
    @lyrikferrer8438 2 года назад

    All the deep coloration in this build is so beautiful

  • @thomashinch6345
    @thomashinch6345 2 года назад +1

    brilliant aquascape. looking forward to the blackwater discus tank.

  • @jwhite1290
    @jwhite1290 2 года назад

    I've been watching your videos for maybe 3-4 years now, and I just bought my first Betta fish! Thank you for your guides and inspiration!

  • @FishShopMatt
    @FishShopMatt 2 года назад +3

    Just having time to sit down and watch this after work. Loving this style! Can't wait to do a larger one 😜

    • @kevinlock3179
      @kevinlock3179 2 года назад

      ooooh spoiler alert??????? when is it coming???? xD

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt 2 года назад

      @@kevinlock3179 I don't know what you're talking about hahaha

  • @aaaquascaping9774
    @aaaquascaping9774 2 года назад +2

    Your work inspire everyone Thank You so much!

  • @kevinlock3179
    @kevinlock3179 2 года назад

    that detail gravel on top of gravel on top of capping sand on top of aquasoil that's under botanicals and cant be seen looks awesome MD. Great build, looks really natural

  • @Hazel-Hill
    @Hazel-Hill 2 года назад

    Nice! The light through the val looks so natural. A visual feast

  • @dr.stephenstrange2739
    @dr.stephenstrange2739 2 года назад

    I like the fish release part of all your aquascape videos

  • @dellearts
    @dellearts 2 года назад +1

    I've mainly watched out of entertainment vs being into the hobby, love your work, but this is the first time I'm like ok.. I think I might need to get into fish. Blackwater tanks are so beautiful. Hellboy looks amazing in his new home! :)

  • @pamelachoate735
    @pamelachoate735 2 года назад +1

    Beautifully composed!

  • @msbranen6261
    @msbranen6261 2 года назад

    Really like the simplicity here MD. Hellboy looks completely at home 😊. He jas changed so much!

  • @stationplaza4631
    @stationplaza4631 2 года назад

    Awsome Betta. The tank setup is perfection for this beautiful fish.

  • @jenjam09
    @jenjam09 2 года назад

    It's amazing how this guy can do so many things with just one hand...

  • @AquaticNubia
    @AquaticNubia 29 дней назад

    8:21 the broken off branch at the back of the wood just looks like an eagle to me, almost like it was carved out to look just like one :) Great looking tank!

  • @akitaaquatics9221
    @akitaaquatics9221 2 года назад +1

    LOVE a good blackwater scape. Nice video and great knowledge as always!

  • @mark7s980
    @mark7s980 Год назад

    I wish channels like this were around back when I was serious about keeping fish. A friend got me into the hobby but watching your videos showed me just how little he really knew. Now I live so far away from an actual fish/aquarium store it would take me 4 hours round trip to get to the nearest store. Not sure I could do it successfully by mail/online now though.

  • @CeCee-no8bg
    @CeCee-no8bg 2 года назад

    API prducts rock! A little goes a long way. MD this build is awesome. I learned so much.

  • @zoltan303stackin
    @zoltan303stackin 2 года назад

    Love the scape...love api products...love this hobby

  • @BigSkyJason
    @BigSkyJason 2 года назад

    This is so different texture-wise, it's great.

  • @grey7513
    @grey7513 2 года назад +2

    Good to see you trying some new ideas!

  • @dukii9193
    @dukii9193 2 года назад +1

    I really liked this build its amazing

  • @barensmit2241
    @barensmit2241 2 года назад

    The cinematic ending is Ace.
    Love it!

  • @FagnerAccordiAquarismo
    @FagnerAccordiAquarismo 2 года назад +1

    It’s always a class to watch your videos

  • @Luke-ko4qo
    @Luke-ko4qo 2 года назад +5

    MD is really the Bob Ross of aquascaping

  • @johncostello6366
    @johncostello6366 2 года назад +1

    I aspire to have this for my betta, such a beautiful tank well done!

  • @beingnitingautam
    @beingnitingautam 2 года назад

    I always like your low tech setup video because it's amazing

  • @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
    @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 2 года назад +1

    love the look of the tank

  • @noodlechild666
    @noodlechild666 2 года назад

    Im treating this as a birthday present and a video make specifically for me. I requested a short finned Betta tank, and ive got one. What a stunning fish too.

    • @vEGan1909
      @vEGan1909 2 года назад

      Happy birthday 🎂

  • @lyndaspangler9654
    @lyndaspangler9654 Год назад

    WoW! 🔥 Your eye keeps WoW-ing my visuals and my soul drools to do one because this one is magnificent! I admit I would stop adding things so early in your builds yet as you keep adding more, it seems simplified vs over done. BRAVO! & geepers...yet another tank idea I hope to try one day, soon. Thank you, MD! "WoW!'✌🏼🙏🏼🖖🏼🧜🏻‍♀️🐠🐾💖

  • @BigShrimpin416
    @BigShrimpin416 2 года назад

    I love the look of black water natural tanks!

  • @misskimbenner
    @misskimbenner 2 года назад

    It’s great to see Hellboy! I have a betta that lived alone for over a year, and when I put him in a slightly larger tank, I gave him half a dozen neon tetras to live with and it’s gone swimmingly

  • @beginnerguppy7457
    @beginnerguppy7457 2 года назад

    Lol Triggered! The lotus pod! Phobia of holes. I didn't know these were used is the hobby. * runs away shuddering *. I enjoyed the vid.

  • @williamannelli9822
    @williamannelli9822 2 года назад

    MD you amaze me over and over. This is such a beautiful tank. I love the black water and especially the floating plants. Thank you so much for such a great video. I am making one.

  • @ACUARIOSNATURALES
    @ACUARIOSNATURALES Год назад

    Muy lindo. Like y felicitaciones
    Y que filtro usa??
    Saludos desde argentina

  • @laurenwilliams8227
    @laurenwilliams8227 2 года назад

    Thank you SO MUCH for the introduction to the botanicals. I had no idea such variety existed. Hats off to Maidenhead Aquatics as well - I'm tempted to make a pilgrimage across the pond just to visit.

  • @u.a.s.73
    @u.a.s.73 2 года назад

    Great as usual... the cinnamon stick in the aquarium is a new one for me😀

  • @laurag1076
    @laurag1076 2 года назад +1

    woo. Thursday night 30 mins of md

  • @GodisTruth914
    @GodisTruth914 2 года назад +1

    It's gorgeous 😍 I love it!!!!!💜💜💜 job well done!!💜💜💜

  • @tarynkottelenberg2732
    @tarynkottelenberg2732 2 года назад

    I love that you named him hellboy lol that’s one of my favourite betta colour variation (next to samurai) I have a female hellboy and she’s a big goofball.

  • @aaravsaquatics
    @aaravsaquatics 2 года назад +3

    Planning to do something like this really nice for inspiration

  • @matchapurin
    @matchapurin 2 года назад

    the setup reminds me of like a big tree in a calming forest. might have to get some botanicals!

  • @user-oz7oz3nz5f
    @user-oz7oz3nz5f 2 года назад

    Ah man so glad you did a betta setup. You’ve made me want to rip mine apart and start again. Can’t wait for updates on this tank. I’ve got a 60L. with hood and light and am so tempted to rip that hood of and put on some overhead lights they look amazing.

  • @notsofriendlyneighborhoodc2697
    @notsofriendlyneighborhoodc2697 2 года назад +5

    You should try out keeping wild type bettas, theyre so beautiful. There are also other species of bettas, i personally keep betta imbellis, and plan to keep alien bettas soon.

    • @Nutamago
      @Nutamago 2 года назад

      hi, does wild bettas need a closed lid aquarium?
      I always want to keep them but i'm afraid it'll jump out.

    • @notsofriendlyneighborhoodc2697
      @notsofriendlyneighborhoodc2697 2 года назад

      @@Nutamago i keep mine in a rimless tank, but i keep The water two inches under the rim

  • @JK......
    @JK...... 2 года назад

    Absolutely beautiful tank again!

  • @clinth67
    @clinth67 2 года назад

    Best betta tank yet! I'm tempted to rescape my 5 gallon now🙃

  • @jonnylumberjack6223
    @jonnylumberjack6223 2 года назад +1

    This is lovely, quite similar to my set up for my female koi betta. Re male bettas and other fish - any crowntail or similar is safe to house with other species. They can't swim fast enough to threaten anything! I'm more careful with Plakat, those guys can move!

  • @TheSimong69
    @TheSimong69 2 года назад

    you are a great tank artist. thankyou for this fantastic vlog

  • @jstorm2387
    @jstorm2387 2 года назад

    The big driftwood looks like an elephant in the fishtank nice job md keep up the good work

  • @tinchytarantula
    @tinchytarantula 2 года назад +1

    Another banger MD always upping the content and build's

  • @ЮлияГалахова-б5х
    @ЮлияГалахова-б5х 2 года назад

    Супер! Ты создаёшь красоту!!!!!

  • @taylorfitzhenry9841
    @taylorfitzhenry9841 2 года назад +1

    It’s such a beautiful tank! I was just wondering if those twigs are sharp at all? I couldn’t tell from the video and those can really hurt a betta’s fins. Even the short-finned ones. Again I loved the tank I was just a little concerned

  • @s_u_b_z_e_r_0896
    @s_u_b_z_e_r_0896 2 года назад

    Damn! Just damn!! This tank is beautiful 💯💯💯🔥

  • @blinky2228
    @blinky2228 2 года назад

    Perfect little tank.

  • @verjiggawich
    @verjiggawich 2 года назад

    You're a magician! Looks so good

  • @JJ-ji9xx
    @JJ-ji9xx 2 года назад +3

    I was looking for those bio media mesh bags and they costs quite a lot when u buy lots, after searching alternatives, i found that you just use “laundry nets” and they costs way cheaper, just a tip. I live in indonesia tho idk about other countries.

  • @jacktv1239
    @jacktv1239 2 года назад +1

    MP is the Bob Ross of fishkeeping

  • @rhianoliver2524
    @rhianoliver2524 2 года назад

    Some Betta's are beautiful 🌺💖😊

  • @londoeblack
    @londoeblack 2 года назад

    Here ya go, two thumbs up! Great video. Thanks!

  • @lilpixie25
    @lilpixie25 2 года назад

    What a lovely tank! I love the colors

  • @Scorpielle
    @Scorpielle 2 года назад +1

    WOW. Gorgeous !

  • @ibrahimsteyn1612
    @ibrahimsteyn1612 2 года назад

    Good day MD love your videos I got two tanks I work all the time coz of you and how awesome your tanks are!!!

  • @growinginportland
    @growinginportland 2 года назад

    Awesome fish and the tank is amazing. Thumbs up.

  • @fossilguytom4977
    @fossilguytom4977 2 года назад

    I set up a blackwater betta tank today too! What a coinkydink! Yours looks better than mine :-D

  • @radikewl70
    @radikewl70 2 года назад +3

    MD I have a quick question. How do you remove the glued down plants from the logs/pebbles when you have decided to change a tank. Love your videos, keep up the great content.

    • @rxbots
      @rxbots 2 года назад +4

      Superglue usually "snaps" off. Usually with a bit of gentle pulling and prying with my fingernails I can clean everything up. Anything that stays stuck I scrape off with a spoon

    • @radikewl70
      @radikewl70 2 года назад

      @@rxbots Thank you.

  • @BigShrimpin416
    @BigShrimpin416 2 года назад

    Catappa bark pieces would look really good in there also!

  • @Ren_1986
    @Ren_1986 2 года назад

    my beta is in with some corys and amano shrimp and a yellow bristlenose, they all get on great

  • @JVVivarium
    @JVVivarium 2 года назад

    Beautiful scape

  • @Stacyahmad99
    @Stacyahmad99 2 года назад

    Love this blackwater betta tank. Hellboy will use that pacman pod as a house. I need to find some of those for my betta tanks. Also I was wondering if you still had any goldfish yet? I haven't seen Ember in forever.🥰🐠