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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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @leothelion8186

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will get some merch

  • @cjfavazza

    @cjfavazza

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should take part in Team Seas!

  • @user-de1of9lz5h

    @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

    @beccanunez86

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love the finished tanked but I also loved the hardscape before you couldn't see it anymore 😁

  • @markmcdonnell010
    @markmcdonnell0102 жыл бұрын

    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

    @MDFishTanks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Mark, that's really great to hear :)

  • @emilybuckley4821
    @emilybuckley48212 жыл бұрын

    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 😍

  • @MrCjceej
    @MrCjceej2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @tubetrotter7
    @tubetrotter72 жыл бұрын

    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

    @marypaigeflynn4512

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes♥️🌿🐟🌿🙏

  • @morganbartnick9638
    @morganbartnick96382 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kweenkitten6207
    @kweenkitten62072 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @johnpatterson9219
    @johnpatterson9219 Жыл бұрын

    Holy crap, you are really talented MD Fish Tanks!

  • @gabrielsaraiva5181
    @gabrielsaraiva51812 жыл бұрын

    This tank looks amazing dude OMG!! Look at the colors of the plants against to this incredible fish. Well done!!

  • @littlemidwestrebornsdolls
    @littlemidwestrebornsdolls2 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Kai-wm9ej

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel you - Lets see how long this one stays the favorite :D

  • @Kaityscichlids
    @Kaityscichlids2 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @Thr33fy
    @Thr33fy2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @erisisthename
    @erisisthename2 жыл бұрын

    Okay, this is my favorite fish tank you’ve done. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @puVaNcR07
    @puVaNcR072 жыл бұрын

    This scape is by far one of the best I’ve seen. Great work MD. So tempted to scape another one. 🐠

  • @yeswing10
    @yeswing102 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @danielearl9788
    @danielearl97882 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell9822 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely the most beautiful planted tank you've ever created!

  • @darrellvince9425
    @darrellvince94252 жыл бұрын

    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 👏

  • @JDs.Journey
    @JDs.Journey2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @bailedout4160
    @bailedout41602 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @zacharykunzer2823
    @zacharykunzer28232 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @jamesgrant3343
    @jamesgrant33432 жыл бұрын

    Superb! Love the tank, loved the narration, music was cool, your video editing chops are outstanding! Super enjoyable to watch, and inspirational as ever!

  • @dr-k1667
    @dr-k16672 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @baddaboo1
    @baddaboo12 жыл бұрын

    You have an amazing talent for building an aquarium. I love to see how they turn out when you get it all put together.

  • @connie6705
    @connie67052 жыл бұрын

    Really beautiful set up and complements the rasboras so well! Always love your work!

  • @allangonzalez2766
    @allangonzalez27662 жыл бұрын

    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 👍

  • @imranpatel4612
    @imranpatel46122 жыл бұрын

    You never fail to impress me with each set up you do. Each one is ncredible and beautiful. You're talented

  • @LizPurnell99
    @LizPurnell992 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely gorgeous! One of the best tanks I've seen you do!

  • @Stephen-jw8ci
    @Stephen-jw8ci2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @amx1820
    @amx18202 жыл бұрын

    Love the scape. Love adding snails to tank. If they multiplied we can always get puffers

  • @stuartball3538
    @stuartball35382 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @sharleanebailey2795
    @sharleanebailey27952 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love that dark substrate! Gorgeous scape!

  • @KaltrinaDemiri
    @KaltrinaDemiri2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! The colors on those fish are amazing.

  • @twunderaquatics1770
    @twunderaquatics17702 жыл бұрын

    I love how your scapes are evolving. Amazing editing too. 👍

  • @henryha517
    @henryha517 Жыл бұрын

    2:28 ah… Crocs with socks!! The secret to withstand days on end of aqua scape maintenance. Love it! 👏

  • @Sophia1991sd
    @Sophia1991sd9 ай бұрын

    OMG dark sand looks so good😍😍it made all the green and red plant's colors pop up more than normal sand

  • @justinbarnes6833
    @justinbarnes68332 жыл бұрын

    One of the best looking tanks so far IMO. Great job!

  • @TobyCreates
    @TobyCreates2 жыл бұрын

    Best tank you’ve done in my opinion. Looks awesome, great job

  • @toddboumphrey1758
    @toddboumphrey17582 жыл бұрын

    been waiting for this video for so long, keep up the good work

  • @Mr68hemicuda
    @Mr68hemicuda2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful build, I've learned so much from you're video's. Thanks for all you do

  • @sunaymukherjee7576
    @sunaymukherjee75762 жыл бұрын

    This is the most stunning tank that I've seen on this channel . My previous favourite was the River styled tank

  • @itziarlarrauri4407
    @itziarlarrauri44072 жыл бұрын

    Oh, this is a very beautiful composition. I love all the plants you have used

  • @dennisvanopstal7360
    @dennisvanopstal73602 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite tank of everything you built in a while :) So beautifull !

  • @marvinscotton8658
    @marvinscotton86582 жыл бұрын

    You always make the best looking aquascapes. Congratulations!!

  • @bibo8655
    @bibo86552 жыл бұрын

    Harlequin Rasboras one of my favorites. Great scape!

  • @SOUNDSLIKESAMI
    @SOUNDSLIKESAMI2 жыл бұрын

    So much care and preparation! Thanks for sharing this informative video!! 🐟🐠🐡

  • @laydee1029
    @laydee10292 жыл бұрын

    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! 😊

  • @jgberlinvt
    @jgberlinvt2 жыл бұрын

    Bravo MD! This is my favorite tank so far. I love the scape. And it looks like the fish do too!

  • @Aquafinity

    @Aquafinity

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree!

  • @REscapes
    @REscapes2 жыл бұрын

    Wow this looks fantastic! I love it! Another great nature scape and this may be the most 'naturalistic' 🤪 looking one yet!

  • @stephenkrupa2901
    @stephenkrupa2901 Жыл бұрын

    I am in love with the scape!

  • @mariemine1314
    @mariemine13142 жыл бұрын

    Just gorgeous!! Thanks again for an awesome setup!

  • @rachelschildman2327
    @rachelschildman23272 жыл бұрын

    Yaaaasssssssssss! Another beautiful scape! Also, really enjoyed the intro music, such fun!

  • @77slate
    @77slate2 жыл бұрын

    Looks great, really like the dark substrate, rasboras are going to really pop in there

  • @ichimelody88
    @ichimelody882 жыл бұрын

    Love this scape. You really inspire me to try out of my comfort zone

  • @JohnYT278
    @JohnYT2782 жыл бұрын

    The new tank loos great!

  • @user-my4oc2kj6j
    @user-my4oc2kj6j10 ай бұрын

    This set up is stunning. Think I'm going to have to rescape my tank now

  • @tiagofernandes266
    @tiagofernandes2662 жыл бұрын

    One of the most beautiful tanks you made

  • @adamski7956
    @adamski79562 жыл бұрын

    Really amazing scape MD!!

  • @hightopshannah
    @hightopshannah2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @AquascapingCube
    @AquascapingCube2 жыл бұрын

    Great end result! Black substrate works really well!

  • @jumaris28
    @jumaris282 жыл бұрын

    Splendid as usual !!!! Love your videos . Blessings 💕

  • @myunderwaterworld
    @myunderwaterworld2 жыл бұрын

    Beatiful aquarium. Rotala on the back and alternanthera on the front added charm.

  • @valeriee9532
    @valeriee9532 Жыл бұрын

    This tank is so beautiful!!! The music was a great choice by the way❤️🇺🇸

  • @stephenguldenschuh118
    @stephenguldenschuh1182 жыл бұрын

    It looks amazing as always! Can’t wait to see you at Aquashella Orlando next year!

  • @terilynemarroquin8050
    @terilynemarroquin80502 жыл бұрын

    The substrate is perfect for this tank and makes a nice change.

  • @josephjvr6509
    @josephjvr65092 жыл бұрын

    Stunning scape.

  • @NaturalBiotopes
    @NaturalBiotopes2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. Such a good design of the underwater world in such a small capacity.

  • @dragonrage3398
    @dragonrage33982 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic scape as always. I love the darker substrate. I missed you coming into the studio " like you always do ".

  • @martincregg
    @martincregg2 жыл бұрын

    I love pretty much everything you do… but this one… well it’s one of my faves.

  • @stevecooper6653
    @stevecooper66532 жыл бұрын

    ELECTRIC BLUE ACARAS NEXT 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @ItsY01NK
    @ItsY01NK2 жыл бұрын

    Over all of the videos ive watched, this has to be my favorite scape

  • @mandyminshull2351
    @mandyminshull23512 жыл бұрын

    Really like the dark substrate. I’ve got lamb chops and harlequins. Love their colours. Looks great

  • @kurtbrutting5118
    @kurtbrutting51182 жыл бұрын

    Awesome scape! Keep up the great work, I love your videos!

  • @rosemont5339
    @rosemont53392 жыл бұрын

    That's some stunning coloration on those rasboras!

  • @robertcarlosllenarizas7987
    @robertcarlosllenarizas7987 Жыл бұрын

    WOW ABSOULUTELY STUNNING... GREAT WORK....

  • @thisaruwickramasinghe2238
    @thisaruwickramasinghe22382 жыл бұрын

    I think the black subtrate is great and the fish will love it

  • @keithdouglas8707
    @keithdouglas87072 жыл бұрын

    That looks amazing👌 Love your work mate

  • @jwaquatics8871
    @jwaquatics88712 жыл бұрын

    Wow 🤩! Beautiful scape!

  • @vinodkumarp7297
    @vinodkumarp72972 жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL AQUARIUM!

  • @TheBurgenlaender
    @TheBurgenlaender2 жыл бұрын

    The Gravel Looks fantastic in there 😀

  • @gohil_yajur
    @gohil_yajur2 жыл бұрын

    One of your best tanks!!! Amazing

  • @lucasszymanski114
    @lucasszymanski1142 жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome! Keep up the amazing work!

  • @majesticcichlids1630
    @majesticcichlids16302 жыл бұрын

    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

    @MDFishTanks

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wont place well as im not an ADA fanboi 🤣 (place my scapes are no where of the level)

  • @majesticcichlids1630

    @majesticcichlids1630

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MDFishTanks That's hilarious! 🤣

  • @majesticcichlids1630

    @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.

  • @rafaysherkhan4189
    @rafaysherkhan41892 жыл бұрын

    I think this is my most FAVOURITE tank in your studio just tempting to me me one 😅

  • @jewtap380
    @jewtap3802 жыл бұрын

    i agree with you as i also keep sanils in my tank and they are doing a really nice job

  • @amx1820

    @amx1820

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep if snails multiplied we can always get puffers

  • @Comercomerce
    @Comercomerce2 жыл бұрын

    Apistogramma is so beautiful, Amazing fish

  • @leonakino
    @leonakino2 жыл бұрын

    wow this tank looks really awesome, definitely trying something similar soon

  • @marybethstevens5574
    @marybethstevens55742 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous rich colors!

  • @AndrewHeisey
    @AndrewHeisey Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @robertcarlosllenarizas7987
    @robertcarlosllenarizas7987 Жыл бұрын

    OH MY GOSH THATS REALLY AMAZING....

  • @jemmadonnelly6100
    @jemmadonnelly61002 жыл бұрын

    I recently rescaped my tank with black gravel and it's really made my ember tetras and blue fork tailed guppies pop!

  • @inforamatics7733
    @inforamatics77332 жыл бұрын

    Marvelous piece of art 👍

  • @zetectic7968
    @zetectic79682 жыл бұрын

    You make it look so easy. Great result 😁

  • @diegodematteis3378
    @diegodematteis33782 жыл бұрын

    the best one you did! this is a masterpiece! my compliments *.* *.*

  • @MissionPetAllDogs
    @MissionPetAllDogs2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @HeraldHeart143
    @HeraldHeart1432 жыл бұрын

    Love it, amazing scape. 😍

  • @Ntfrost
    @Ntfrost Жыл бұрын

    MAGNIFICO WAO BEAUTIFULL

  • @zaemon26
    @zaemon262 жыл бұрын

    que paisajes mas increíbles y espectaculares tienen todos tus acuarios!! felicitaciones por el excelente trabajo!!

  • @chrislovesky5402
    @chrislovesky54022 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @sarahkemp1312
    @sarahkemp13122 жыл бұрын

    Love love love this tank!!