Aquascape Tutorial: RARE Betta Fish Iwagumi (Nano Aquarium)

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On a recent trip to the fish shop, I saw this betta and had to get it. The shop manager said he'd only seen the colours once before and considered them very rare.
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[@AG-wf4mu]

This build is much Betta than I expected

[@thehannahgaylord]

You work is always gorgeous 😍 (If you haven't already) Could you do a takedown tutorial next time you switch up one of your scapes, please? It'd be really helpful to see how you take down glued plants/hardscapes and uproot carpeting plants. 😊

[@wmidds]

So Hellboy's friend is Abe Sapien or Lincoln in the movie and he's sort of blue too! Abe would be a good name for this fish!

[@888fluffy]

MD: hopefully you guys can see how [the rock layout] looks a lot better now

[@TheWillyba]

I dont know if anyone's mention it @MD Fish Tanks but typically iwagumi is done with just a few type of plants, mainly carpeting plants, as it is the stones that are suppose to be the main focus.

[@moiradavidson8040]

He’s a fabulous Mustard Gas Betta. They may wear themselves out flaring at one another, a card that you can slip between the tanks and remove for a daily flare/exercise session would help you get footage of them really showing off.

[@not_ur_senpai866]

for anyone that wants to know what "Iwagumi' means.

[@TobyCreates]

Tank looks really good! Oh yeah, and remember to put a piece of paper or something between the two tanks so that the two bettas aren’t always seeing each other and flaring 👍

[@let2367]

After the first arrangement of rocks I was thinking "Huh, the standards for this style must be really different because that doesn't look right at all to me!" And then it turns out I'd just spotted the teaching moment early :P

[@closetocreamy]

Happy easter! Im stuck in my room until my family comes out so thx for uploading

[@richardcoleman1196]

This is your best tank yet IMO, the spacing and rock placement is beautiful and red gives it dramatic contrast.

[@sabinegray1450]

MORE NANO SCAPES PLEASE! So accessible and replicable! I love to see it!

[@wrona-ry2ey]

Im just set up 2nd tank with betta next to other one , seem like you. Havtu cover side glass becouse new betta get mad so keep eye one them md. Great tank btw

[@boneboi_amir5235]

I always do the flat bottom with a couple of plants, but you've inspired me to try different things. Keep up the great work!

[@JohnnyDragon25]

i appreciate you taking the time to explain everything out in your videos, but moreso i appreciate you take the time to list out all of your equipment...makes it so much easier for some of us just getting back into the hobby.

[@erickluu3154]

Your creativeness continues to impress us MD! Who would have thought of a DIY spillway to increase surface agitation and flow.

[@blessedmomma3]

Artistry + Knowledge = Masterpiece

[@Flufferz626]

When I watch my betta swim vigorously in my 10 gallon then chill for a while in various places it makes me happy. Both high/med/low plants in my tank just melts my heart. A few times we have had some spikes in some parameters but I address or let it settle out and his colors are just glowing. So are the plants. I have done this 3x but from what I have seen don't neglect but don't be so much a mother hen that it also affects the balance for the tanks (specifically with live plants especially difficult ones.

[@mikecheng8331]

MD you are absolutely the funniest aquascaper on YT. 😁 Always enjoy your video. Great personality, cool scapes!