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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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
2 жыл бұрын
I will get some merch
@cjfavazza
2 жыл бұрын
You should take part in Team Seas!
@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
2 жыл бұрын
I love the finished tanked but I also loved the hardscape before you couldn't see it anymore 😁
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
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mark, that's really great to hear :)
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 😍
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.
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
2 жыл бұрын
Yes♥️🌿🐟🌿🙏
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.
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
Holy crap, you are really talented MD Fish Tanks!
This tank looks amazing dude OMG!! Look at the colors of the plants against to this incredible fish. Well done!!
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
2 жыл бұрын
I feel you - Lets see how long this one stays the favorite :D
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 :)
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!
Okay, this is my favorite fish tank you’ve done. Absolutely beautiful.
This scape is by far one of the best I’ve seen. Great work MD. So tempted to scape another one. 🐠
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.
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!!
This is absolutely the most beautiful planted tank you've ever created!
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 👏
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!
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!!!
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!
Superb! Love the tank, loved the narration, music was cool, your video editing chops are outstanding! Super enjoyable to watch, and inspirational as ever!
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.
You have an amazing talent for building an aquarium. I love to see how they turn out when you get it all put together.
Really beautiful set up and complements the rasboras so well! Always love your work!
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 👍
You never fail to impress me with each set up you do. Each one is ncredible and beautiful. You're talented
This is absolutely gorgeous! One of the best tanks I've seen you do!
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!
Love the scape. Love adding snails to tank. If they multiplied we can always get puffers
I would love to see you utilise your small tanks you had your shrimp in to breeding pairs of certain (small) fish only having 1 male and 1 female in there with a small scape
I absolutely love that dark substrate! Gorgeous scape!
Wow! The colors on those fish are amazing.
I love how your scapes are evolving. Amazing editing too. 👍
2:28 ah… Crocs with socks!! The secret to withstand days on end of aqua scape maintenance. Love it! 👏
OMG dark sand looks so good😍😍it made all the green and red plant's colors pop up more than normal sand
One of the best looking tanks so far IMO. Great job!
Best tank you’ve done in my opinion. Looks awesome, great job
been waiting for this video for so long, keep up the good work
Beautiful build, I've learned so much from you're video's. Thanks for all you do
This is the most stunning tank that I've seen on this channel . My previous favourite was the River styled tank
Oh, this is a very beautiful composition. I love all the plants you have used
This is my favorite tank of everything you built in a while :) So beautifull !
You always make the best looking aquascapes. Congratulations!!
Harlequin Rasboras one of my favorites. Great scape!
So much care and preparation! Thanks for sharing this informative video!! 🐟🐠🐡
Here again for like the 5th time watching 😂! Seriously all your tanks are just pure beauty and their all my fav especially the Platy mountain but now this one is just so OMG! The dark colors and how every plant is just so much more vibrant is just breath taking!! Man I am jealous you really have talent with plants, fish, tanks and just a good eye to create beauty!! Keep up the great work and I so can't wait for you next upload! 😊
Bravo MD! This is my favorite tank so far. I love the scape. And it looks like the fish do too!
@Aquafinity
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
Wow this looks fantastic! I love it! Another great nature scape and this may be the most 'naturalistic' 🤪 looking one yet!
I am in love with the scape!
Just gorgeous!! Thanks again for an awesome setup!
Yaaaasssssssssss! Another beautiful scape! Also, really enjoyed the intro music, such fun!
Looks great, really like the dark substrate, rasboras are going to really pop in there
Love this scape. You really inspire me to try out of my comfort zone
The new tank loos great!
This set up is stunning. Think I'm going to have to rescape my tank now
One of the most beautiful tanks you made
Really amazing scape MD!!
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!
Great end result! Black substrate works really well!
Splendid as usual !!!! Love your videos . Blessings 💕
Beatiful aquarium. Rotala on the back and alternanthera on the front added charm.
This tank is so beautiful!!! The music was a great choice by the way❤️🇺🇸
It looks amazing as always! Can’t wait to see you at Aquashella Orlando next year!
The substrate is perfect for this tank and makes a nice change.
Stunning scape.
Very nice. Such a good design of the underwater world in such a small capacity.
Fantastic scape as always. I love the darker substrate. I missed you coming into the studio " like you always do ".
I love pretty much everything you do… but this one… well it’s one of my faves.
ELECTRIC BLUE ACARAS NEXT 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Over all of the videos ive watched, this has to be my favorite scape
Really like the dark substrate. I’ve got lamb chops and harlequins. Love their colours. Looks great
Awesome scape! Keep up the great work, I love your videos!
That's some stunning coloration on those rasboras!
WOW ABSOULUTELY STUNNING... GREAT WORK....
I think the black subtrate is great and the fish will love it
That looks amazing👌 Love your work mate
Wow 🤩! Beautiful scape!
BEAUTIFUL AQUARIUM!
The Gravel Looks fantastic in there 😀
One of your best tanks!!! Amazing
Looks awesome! Keep up the amazing work!
MD you should enter an IALPC just for kicks, I have faith that you will place well 🙂 you have a great eye and talent for aquascaping.
@MDFishTanks
2 жыл бұрын
I wont place well as im not an ADA fanboi 🤣 (place my scapes are no where of the level)
@majesticcichlids1630
2 жыл бұрын
@@MDFishTanks That's hilarious! 🤣
@majesticcichlids1630
2 жыл бұрын
@@MDFishTanks Well I have to admit that this is one of your best scapes yet, looks so natural and full of life. Once again you have outdone yourself, 👏 amazing job.
I think this is my most FAVOURITE tank in your studio just tempting to me me one 😅
i agree with you as i also keep sanils in my tank and they are doing a really nice job
@amx1820
2 жыл бұрын
Yep if snails multiplied we can always get puffers
Apistogramma is so beautiful, Amazing fish
wow this tank looks really awesome, definitely trying something similar soon
Gorgeous rich colors!
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.
OH MY GOSH THATS REALLY AMAZING....
I recently rescaped my tank with black gravel and it's really made my ember tetras and blue fork tailed guppies pop!
Marvelous piece of art 👍
You make it look so easy. Great result 😁
the best one you did! this is a masterpiece! my compliments *.* *.*
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!
Love it, amazing scape. 😍
MAGNIFICO WAO BEAUTIFULL
que paisajes mas increíbles y espectaculares tienen todos tus acuarios!! felicitaciones por el excelente trabajo!!
TWent a little overboard on the planting for this one 😂 Classic MD lol I loved the look about half way thru planting! Thank you for the vid!!
Love love love this tank!!