Aquascape Tutorial: Planted Platy Aquarium (How To: Step by Step Fish Tank Guide)

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  3 года назад +35

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    • @koriannarritt8469
      @koriannarritt8469 3 года назад

      MD How is your goldfish? Is it ok? Beautiful tank!

    • @krisztianvarga3449
      @krisztianvarga3449 3 года назад

      Kéne 125-gs akvárium a 550k-boli fizetéssel házhoz Hungary BP.1174.ady Endure u25.bkompletten.

    • @fullthrottle552
      @fullthrottle552 3 года назад

      Hey I had platy's before and a mother palty gives 10 to 12 babies in that 6 are grown to an adult

    • @KJ_92-x2k
      @KJ_92-x2k 2 года назад

      What quartz sand is this? Maidenhead aquatics?

  • @justaguyontheinternet9751
    @justaguyontheinternet9751 3 года назад +178

    At this point I'm just jealous how every single tank scape looks so good

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.7348 3 года назад +57

    Every time MD goes to the fish store I think how lucky those fish are to go home to his studio!

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.7348 3 года назад +65

    MD’s new tanks never look “newly planted” - always immediately mature looking!! 🙂

    • @PENFOLD1962
      @PENFOLD1962 3 года назад +7

      He allows all his plant's to mature in other grow on tank's!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 года назад +11

      @@PENFOLD1962 that's it andrew. most of them have been underwater for several weeks.

  • @mrek2068
    @mrek2068 3 года назад +15

    I love platys - hardy, colourful and breed very easily. Such an underrated fish. Beautiful set up.

  • @benc3214
    @benc3214 3 года назад +6

    This is hands down one of the best channels on RUclips, definitely the best fish/scape channels. The vids always make me smile and inspire me with my own tanks.

  • @Psychoclaw
    @Psychoclaw 3 года назад +22

    Man, those platys were absolutely the right choice for this scape! I actually gasped when you added them, they look so nice 🔥

  • @nynkevanempel2146
    @nynkevanempel2146 3 года назад +11

    What a nice addition to the fishroom! I have platys myself, and I love that they are always so happy when they see me walk past their tank.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 года назад +2

      yeah like happy puppy dogs :D

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 3 года назад +19

    I really love this scape MD. The first time around in the hobby 20 years ago I never kept platys. I set my daughter up a 29 gallon and we went to the LFS, they didn't have a big selection of fish, but they did have some (I guess) regular Pilates, they're like kind of gray silver with the black tails.. anyway, I didn't realize how enjoyable these little guys can be!! My daughter and my grandchildren are loving their Aquarium and it's starting to become a jungle ❤️ We've even had babies already!!
    Now it's got me interested in getting some different kinds of platys and these guys are beautiful that you're showing here!
    I love when you show us all of your aquariums so we can get ideas!! Something I have been working on is creating depth!!I think you're going to love these fish and they're definitely going to love you! I hope you have a great day my friend! 🙏🌿🐟🌿❤️

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 года назад +4

      Hi mary. Sounds amazing. You cant beat a jungle scape. About time I made a 4ft one....

    • @oigioioivn
      @oigioioivn 3 года назад +1

      Platy breed like crazy, just let the parent eat the babies to keep their population down. Its cruel but effective :D

  • @jemmadonnelly6100
    @jemmadonnelly6100 3 года назад +1

    One of the cheapest and most kept tropical fish and yet I'd say this is one of your very best aquascapes - just beautiful.

  • @Patsforpatrick
    @Patsforpatrick 3 года назад +35

    Man you are just non-stop with these fire scapes!!!🔥

  • @cathyhendrix7552
    @cathyhendrix7552 3 года назад +4

    Your plants ALWAYS look phenomenal. So green and healthy. And your hardscapes always look so cool. I'm always looking forward to seeing them. I do think that it's time for you to do a fish room tour!!! Please, please, please. 😁

  • @phaneendravasisht6950
    @phaneendravasisht6950 3 года назад +2

    The most important thing for making such beautiful scapes is the options of plants for fore, mid and background!!! I am so inspired with MD's videos i started keeping planted tanks and started collecting plants, i have like 8 types so far and its hard to get a beautiful scape...

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 3 года назад +2

    It's so satisfying to see a build from start to finish. What a treat on a Saturday! It turned out lovely too. Coincidentally, I want my next tank to be mixed platys.

  • @hortopiro
    @hortopiro 3 года назад +5

    It’s a beautiful hobby. Just another form of art, and just like any other hobby, it can get very expensive. Don’t ever skip in getting quality tools, plants, food, and substrate.

  • @spencerrichards436
    @spencerrichards436 3 года назад +1

    Your videos (and my new hobby) have changed my life during covid. Thank you!

  • @revelationlamentations5366
    @revelationlamentations5366 3 года назад +1

    Very glad you made a platy tank. I love platies. I have like 30+ in my 20 gallon because they breed like crazy and are very hardy

  • @skippityskeepskeep923
    @skippityskeepskeep923 3 года назад +1

    I think this scape is up in my Top 5 for sure that you have done! Great video MD!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @quentinpauwels1161
    @quentinpauwels1161 3 года назад +13

    just one word: amazing!

  • @yorkaquariums1840
    @yorkaquariums1840 3 года назад +3

    I really like that all your tanks are low tech!

  • @scoty_.g1772
    @scoty_.g1772 3 года назад +16

    Hey MD pls try a brackish aquarium with bumblebee gobies

  • @JimmyMilne
    @JimmyMilne 3 года назад +2

    Yes to Platy fish! Best beginner fish by far

  • @wngsabuvu9205
    @wngsabuvu9205 3 года назад +4

    They DO look like little puppies wagging their tails! 😆 Another beautiful tank.

  • @hendrigiyanto6169
    @hendrigiyanto6169 3 года назад +1

    The Best 😍😍😍 Warm touch of your hands, make the aquarium with hardscape and plants look perfect. Warm greetings from me, (DKI Jakarta - Indonesia)

  • @TWilliams205
    @TWilliams205 3 года назад

    When he pulled out measuring tape 🤣🤣🤣. Coming thru with the conversions because I definitely needed it here in America.

  • @karmun0617
    @karmun0617 3 года назад +11

    Ayeee I just got some platies so this would be a great scape to steal some inspiration from once they finish their quarantine 😃😃

  • @Tommy-ex9xp
    @Tommy-ex9xp 3 года назад +3

    I'm repeating myself I know, you are a very talented boy.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 года назад

      cheers Tommy. I pretty much think about this stuff non stop lol.

  • @Lulu.G-61
    @Lulu.G-61 3 года назад +1

    I purchased six platies exactly like yours for my grandson‘s aquarium, one of the females or two, I’m not sure, had fry and I now have about 40 full-grown platies in my 130 gallon tank. They are and have always been exactly like puppy dogs, when I put my hand in the tank for whatever reason they come up to me because they are always hungry!

  • @77slate
    @77slate 3 года назад +1

    Nice, glad you got platys they are awesome fish to keep in a planted tank. You'll enjoy how active and interactive they are 👍

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 года назад +1

      loving them so far catherine :)

  • @faedoyle4147
    @faedoyle4147 3 года назад

    I’ve never really paid much attention to Platy’s before but man the are beautiful!!! That tank is GORGEOUS!! Might have to replicate that for sure. ❤️❤️

  • @sarahwoodring5587
    @sarahwoodring5587 3 года назад

    Platies are my passion! They're my favorite fish and underappreciated in the hobby. Thanks for showing them some ❤️

  • @frank88ster
    @frank88ster 2 года назад

    Tank maestro!!! All tanks look amazing! Heaps of talent here.

  • @timothyeuropa6068
    @timothyeuropa6068 3 года назад +9

    Been waiting patiently for the vid to drop 🇿🇦

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 года назад

      bit late but is a longer one so tons of work.

    • @theocloete4320
      @theocloete4320 3 года назад

      I can relate
      P.S from south Africa

  • @kathykirkham1347
    @kathykirkham1347 3 года назад +1

    Platies are my fave! I have a platy sorority lol so we don’t have more babies, then the swordtail had babies lol you are so talented love your tanks , you inspired me during covid and i planted all my tanks, nuttin like yours but not too shabby

  • @Forgot3nBurrito
    @Forgot3nBurrito 3 года назад +1

    That drift wood piece is sooo cool. Wonderful scape as usual :)

  • @meggrotte4760
    @meggrotte4760 3 года назад

    Wow the fish tanks are incredibly clean

  • @SpiritAquatics
    @SpiritAquatics 3 года назад +1

    Platys were one of the first tropical fish I ever kept. I had the yellow to orange fade ones. Good choice 👍

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 года назад

      thanks mate. cant believe i've waited until now!!

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 3 года назад

    I must comment that aside from the mesmerizing builds, I really enjoy the background music for your VLOGS.

  • @amandah2490
    @amandah2490 3 года назад

    I have a real soft spot for Platties. One of my favourite fish.

  • @dantreuthart9146
    @dantreuthart9146 3 года назад +1

    Hi, I enjoy viewing your videos. I noticed that the first coat of paint was an interesting mottled pattern. It wouldn't hide equipment or cords but it is giving me some ideas for my next aquarium. Thanks!

  • @TobyCreates
    @TobyCreates 3 года назад +2

    I’ve been planning on doing a Platy tank for a while, and this just made me want to do it more!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 года назад

      go for it Toby. Make another banger. I watched your new vid. Those little pots for food are great. My wife would love you!

    • @TobyCreates
      @TobyCreates 3 года назад

      @@MDFishTanks glad you liked the video MD! Your support means a lot. I’ll look into doing a Platy scape :)
      P.S: I’m buying some pearlweed online right now... you made it seem almost too good to be true so I had to try it out!

  • @wikyWargaming
    @wikyWargaming 3 года назад

    Thank you for turning me onto those root tabs. All my tiny plants have doubled or tripled in size over the last month.

  • @ericplunder2744
    @ericplunder2744 3 года назад

    My very first tropical fish were sunset platys. Stunning. And MANY fry survived.

  • @patriciat3paynter981
    @patriciat3paynter981 3 года назад +1

    I've got Mollies and the black ones are gorgeous! I must say, they are really fun and entertaining fishes. They love chasing one another and playing. Platies are similar to mollies too. So enjoy your new fishes and great choice with the platies you've picked. They look great in the tank! Watch out for those babies

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 года назад +1

      mollie tank coming for sure!

  • @F0rceWielder
    @F0rceWielder 3 года назад

    Platies are honestly my favorite fish. Easy to breed as well

  • @siddharthshankarpradhan8849
    @siddharthshankarpradhan8849 3 года назад +1

    Love from India bruh😍😍 You deserve more popularity

  • @mr.robinsoncrewso7753
    @mr.robinsoncrewso7753 3 года назад

    The Tank looks really good. Best wishes from Germany.

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.7348 3 года назад +1

    And congratulations on a quarter million subscribers!! 🥳

  • @marcogabrielnardez326
    @marcogabrielnardez326 3 года назад +1

    congratulations, you have made a simply beautiful aquarium. I'll try to make a similar one, with the plants I find here in Brazil

  • @charligc8904
    @charligc8904 3 года назад

    I loooovvvveeeee platy's they were my 1st fish and they are just lush and full of character and they love chasing a lazer pen 🖊 😄 its class to watch lol! Xx

  • @azzomeister
    @azzomeister 3 года назад

    Looks super cool... you won't see those gold lazers alot... I rarely see mine around in my 300l

  • @andrewtaylor8679
    @andrewtaylor8679 3 года назад

    You give good inspiration for so many scapes which are obtainable for the average aquarium keeper's.would like it if you would do a marine planted tank as you don't see many and you would put it across in a way any one could do. You have a brilliant channel.

  • @jamiemenis4579
    @jamiemenis4579 3 года назад

    ALSO - Would love love love a video on scaping a tank that has a teeny tiny area out the water for a mini red claw crab to enjoy but have fish thrive too. Cheers MD

  • @jackquinton8050
    @jackquinton8050 3 года назад

    That ludwigia is my fav plant looks sooooo cool

  • @MoneyMeech
    @MoneyMeech 3 года назад +1

    Woah I’ve been waiting for the Molly & Platy tank! Great scape MD!

  • @gabrielleyourmoder
    @gabrielleyourmoder 3 года назад +2

    its already looking beatiful🤩🤩

  • @jman2u50
    @jman2u50 3 года назад +2

    Never had platys but they always seemed super pretty

  • @dkbpesmobile8089
    @dkbpesmobile8089 3 года назад

    Always wanted to see you doing a platy scape because I have been keeping them for 6 months,always waited for this video 😂

  • @paulinelouisevelayo1079
    @paulinelouisevelayo1079 3 года назад

    What a gorgeous tank scape! 😍😍🐟🐠

  • @ralphdupre357
    @ralphdupre357 3 года назад +1

    Hey mate, love your Tanks 👍
    Get some swordtails . Not too long ago I added 1 male and 2 female Swordtails to my guppy Tank. The females had about 20+ babies within the 1st 2 days.. they seem so happy 😃 and growing daily ✌️

  • @chrisj6243
    @chrisj6243 3 года назад +3

    Awesome , I love those fish , the tanks is great

  • @tessahawkins3019
    @tessahawkins3019 3 года назад

    I was just there yesterday.. picked up some plants - food ready to set up my tank

  • @harshanigunawardana9708
    @harshanigunawardana9708 3 года назад

    Every thing he makes it looks perfect

  • @kumarashokgak
    @kumarashokgak 3 года назад

    Truly, excellent choice of color . Glad you didn't go for neon & red one.

  • @bibo8655
    @bibo8655 3 года назад

    One word, “Awesome”

  • @chinmoyroy1586
    @chinmoyroy1586 3 года назад

    I like your video so much really helpful begeiner friendly scape..... take love from bangladesh❤️❤️🇧🇩

  • @mann1zee
    @mann1zee 3 года назад

    Keep an eye out for the shimmies, your water is on the softer side x looks epic x

  • @mariosangling4118
    @mariosangling4118 2 года назад

    Amazing set up and has inspired me to get a platy tank 🙌

  • @darrenderousse4804
    @darrenderousse4804 3 года назад

    Beautiful tank MD! Do you ever get tired of non stop good looking scapes?! 🤣🤣 that’s a crazy find that single piece of wood like that! Looking forward to the next build!

  • @harrysamuppet6804
    @harrysamuppet6804 3 года назад +1

    MD I started my tank with 6 platys. As livebearers I quite liked the idea of the odd baby fish. I had read that even the parents will eat their young. Four months later I currently have about 7 teenagers & a further 10 new babies. I literally don’t know what to do with them. Am hoping my local fish store (if it ever opens again) will take them off me. I would have been better buying a couple of rabbits ☺️

  • @tylersbackyard5356
    @tylersbackyard5356 3 года назад

    I wish i could also fill my room like yours. Beautiful 😍

  • @SabrinaDiniMarchia
    @SabrinaDiniMarchia 3 года назад

    All your tank is beautiful… Great chanel, thankyou for sharing bro 🤗🤗

  • @SIRO_GLYDER
    @SIRO_GLYDER 3 года назад +1

    Aww platys will love this

  • @milkweeddreams8828
    @milkweeddreams8828 3 года назад

    Great choice, they look amazing...BTW, perfect fish music too, calming...

  • @davidlyall7346
    @davidlyall7346 3 года назад

    It's a work of art. Fantastic job!

  • @theguy3278
    @theguy3278 3 года назад

    Wow, this tank is stunning!

  • @josephsebastian8380
    @josephsebastian8380 3 года назад

    Looking so great👏👏👏👏.... I think am relaxing now....... 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍

  • @valeriee9532
    @valeriee9532 2 года назад

    Love this tank🥰

  • @truthfactreality6814
    @truthfactreality6814 3 года назад

    One of your better tanks. You should check out the Seachem tidal hang on back filters though. They blend in well and have brilliant features

  • @twunderaquatics1770
    @twunderaquatics1770 3 года назад

    Your videos keep getting better and better. 💞 Liked

  • @fatyn4278
    @fatyn4278 3 года назад

    For next project, u need to buy ballon molly.. Really love them. Very friendly fish 🥰🥰🥰

  • @khgn1234
    @khgn1234 3 года назад

    I'm just jealous of his grow out tanks for plants... even my locl fishstore does not have that many plants

  • @johnsharman7614
    @johnsharman7614 3 года назад

    You must have Green fingers with the Success you are getting 👍😁

  • @kadaraja6786
    @kadaraja6786 3 года назад +1

    Greetings from Sri Lanka...
    Just a one question; is it really possible to grow without co2 if you put aquarium soil only? Because i love your videos but don't want to go for co2 system because it's kinda messy for me

  • @blkpik6746
    @blkpik6746 2 года назад

    I think i should recreate this.
    You're awesome man, every scape is so fvcking perfect.

  • @arshadsaleem44
    @arshadsaleem44 3 года назад

    Hi. I'm new to ur channel but I'm loving ur evry video. I was not fan of aquarium but after your videos I'm going to buy a tank now And would copy all of your techniques. Nice videos . U doing great .

    • @arshadsaleem44
      @arshadsaleem44 3 года назад

      I have a question. Does the water filter gives the oxygen to water ?

  • @ESF19791111
    @ESF19791111 2 года назад +1

    SO...THE PLATY COLORS ARE ORANGE AND BLACK , THAT IS...GREAT COMBINATION WITH THE BLACK BACKGROUND AND THE REDNESS OF THE LUDWIGIA-SUPER-RED AND THE RED-BROWN WOOD .
    IN SHORT : BLACK-FINS MACH THE BLACK-BEACKGROUND , ORENG-BODY MACH THE RED PLANT AND RED-BROWN-WOO:D :)
    AND...ALL THE OTHER FISH AND SHRIMP HAVE SOME COLOR THAT MACH THE COLOR CONCEPT :)
    AMAZING :)
    VERY SMART COMBINATION :)
    THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

  • @SH-os1ck
    @SH-os1ck 3 года назад

    You're so skilled!

  • @jasonirizarry8461
    @jasonirizarry8461 3 года назад

    I am wondering I am watching your aqua scape's for some time now and never noticed at least in my experience not that it should be done if you are successful with the way you acclimate your fish.
    How come you never drip acclimate your fish? I am always using this method but if your fish are really not dying and if you have no real lost I guess what is the point then.
    By the way love to see some of your techniques on aqua scaping you are really doing an awesome job and I have enjoyed your builds. I hope to get some of these methods into some of my build's
    in the near future. I am in the United States you see and I wish I had access to some of these stores you have in the United Kingdom. Your channel and the way you literally explain everything in such great detail is so informative to your viewers. Anyhow enough chit chat you rock md keep up these video's. Your teaching an older aquarium man a ton of new tricks.
    Tank on the memories.

  • @mann1zee
    @mann1zee 3 года назад +1

    Really want him to do shell dwellers and do a beach theme

  • @heatherwilshire8306
    @heatherwilshire8306 Год назад

    it is a beautiful tank and all them plants are grouses. i would love to know how u tack care of ur plants i am new & i just got a tank so i am figuring it out lol. I love ur tanks they are cool looking.

  • @pandanope7846
    @pandanope7846 3 года назад

    Beautiful! The fish are lovely

  • @adamlaurie1570
    @adamlaurie1570 3 года назад

    This is a beautiful tank. I hope you don't mind if I use it for some inspiration for my new tank that I'm planning. I have platy's, and the time has come to move them, so any ideas for their new tank are great!

  • @jaclyncritesJesuslovesyou
    @jaclyncritesJesuslovesyou 2 года назад

    Absolutely amazing!! 🐟🌱🤩

  • @antonyfarias245
    @antonyfarias245 2 года назад

    Hola hermoso vídeo, solo tengo una pregunta, sabes cuál es la granulometria tamaño de la arena de quartz

  • @tacdad1034
    @tacdad1034 2 года назад

    Wow, beautiful tank!

  • @amyhill1747
    @amyhill1747 3 года назад

    Really lovely! Loved the relaxing music too.

  • @likaangelikash
    @likaangelikash 3 года назад

    Such a beautiful aquarium 💚

  • @robertroesler8023
    @robertroesler8023 3 года назад

    Beautiful. Thanks for the step by step demo

  • @portlandcommunityhealthcen9401
    @portlandcommunityhealthcen9401 3 года назад

    EXCELLENT TUTORIAL ... PERFECT
    (from other videos, I think you forgot the fertilizer tabs or caps., but PERFECT anyway) Thank you