Opposite DRAGONSTONE Aquarium: AMAZING Aquascape Tutorial w/ Apistogramma Cacatuoides

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    I wanted to create an aquascape next the the red Betta tank that was the opposite in colours but also hardscape. I had a pair of Apistogramma Cacatuoides that I wanted to create a home for and this was the perfect tank.
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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  2 роки тому +15

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    I wanted to create an aquascape next the the red Betta tank that was the opposite in colours but also hardscape. I had a pair of Apistogramma Cacatuoides that I wanted to create a home for and this was the perfect tank.
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    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 2 роки тому +2

      Too many plants? 🌿 There is no defense for that 🌿😂 that's what makes the scape!!
      I even heard another new slogan for a shirt idea. Maybe a picture of stem plants being held by tweezers and below it it says "STEMS ARE IN" 🌱 😁🙌 MD FIsh Tanks🍃

    • @terrifaulkner6232
      @terrifaulkner6232 2 роки тому +3

      The tanks look like they are yin and Yang ☯️ to each other. I love it!

    • @jerrydease1459
      @jerrydease1459 2 роки тому +2

      8:18 What’s that song , MD????…🤔🤔😕😋

    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 2 роки тому +1

      @@terrifaulkner6232 yes♥️

    • @1991tjop
      @1991tjop 2 роки тому

      Hi MD. I have a question. I need to do a rescape and I want to use the meshbags like you do and cover it all with sand. What do you do with plants like ludwigia when you trim them? I usually take out the stem with roots and replant the clippings. I think that'd be difficult when all the roots are intertwined with the bags. I hope you have time to answer me! Thanks for the great content!
      Edit: some typo's.

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 2 роки тому +97

    I really enjoyed the video and the contrast between the two different Tanks! looks fantastic! The dragon stone structure turned out great. And you are absolutely right it’s just not an MD tank without all the fabulous plants! Absolutely love the vibe!!! thanks for starting off our day off right. Happy Saturday MD and everybody!🌿🍃🐠🍃🌿💕

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 роки тому +7

      Thanks Mary, Glad you like it :)

  • @dark_side9
    @dark_side9 2 роки тому +36

    You inspired me to setup my own planted tank. It has been 2 months and surprisingly it's doing well.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 роки тому +5

      that's awesome. Glad your enjoying it.

    • @slayer3471
      @slayer3471 Рік тому

      You shouldn't be surprised, you did a good job and I'm sure it goes to show.
      Now I haven't seen this tank but I'm sure you gave it your best regardless and just doing that will insure much success.
      If you see this may I have an update please?

  • @jaimebrathwaite2265
    @jaimebrathwaite2265 2 роки тому +28

    I like the "over plant" I've followed your lead and done the same . I love watching the fish inter act with the plants . Great results btw.

  • @T-Natrix
    @T-Natrix 2 роки тому +13

    What a lovely, simple and inspirational scape!

  • @Leprequad
    @Leprequad 2 роки тому +6

    Simply stunning MD! ! I think the choice to keep the hardscape similar to betta tank really helps tie the two tanks together while the colors of rock and plants contrast each other. Truly artistic. You now have 2 dragons!!! On the left, an ice dragon with fire erupting from the cool but bold rock formation. On the right, the forest dragon, with fire erupting from the back of the dragon itself, while the rock bursts from the ground. Amazingly epic design!!!! Nailed it!

  • @ayanpal1
    @ayanpal1 2 роки тому +6

    This was amazing. Loved the way the two aquariums complement each other. These are extremely creative as a whole, and yet retain their uniqueness. Great job!

  • @amymandeville8342
    @amymandeville8342 2 роки тому +3

    I love that you put your soil in bags. So easy and convenient. I wish I'd thought of it myself!

  • @twunderaquatics1770
    @twunderaquatics1770 2 роки тому +9

    You're making me a fan of internal filters. I really like the spray bars on these.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  2 роки тому +2

      they are just idea in my eyes.

    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 2 роки тому +1

      I absolutely agree 👍♥️

    • @keswickelh
      @keswickelh 2 роки тому +1

      MD Fish Tanks Who makes them?

    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 2 роки тому +3

      @@keswickelh I was wondering too and I found his Amazon link in the pinned comment. Nicrew and less than 20 dollars😁👍

    • @keswickelh
      @keswickelh 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @michaelfox6820
    @michaelfox6820 2 роки тому +1

    Yes, the contrast between the aquaria really works, and both sides look great. I am just getting into aquascaping and I learned a lot from your video. Pasting non-rooted plants to small stones to facilitate sinking and relocation. Putting focal mass on the side rather than the middle. Using mesh bags to keep soil from gravel (or different kinds of gravel from mixing). Your creme-coloured betta is really nice!

  • @neon_blinx7806
    @neon_blinx7806 2 роки тому +2

    U know it’s a good day when u get a UA-cam notification from md fish tanks 👌🏼🥴

  • @laydee1029
    @laydee1029 2 роки тому +2

    It was so hard having to wait so long after seeing the notification to watch your video! It's amazing! Also there's no way you over plant! You love it, all your fish love it and it just looks always so beautiful so win win 😊 not to mention all the natural filtration and care the plants give!

  • @nikhilkharkar1753
    @nikhilkharkar1753 2 роки тому +10

    That tank would have been a great place for shrimp and other algae eaters thriving. May be you are planning something different and as always would surprise me with an amazingly scaled tank!!👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jordanyeckering4002
    @jordanyeckering4002 2 роки тому

    These two scapes are so elegant and beautiful!! They compliment the fishes colors so well!! The contrast with the betta and the apistos really makes for an eye catching scapes!! Hats off to you sir!!

  • @nathanvarghese.
    @nathanvarghese. 2 роки тому +9

    Hey md, I loved the funky energetic background music for this video!!! 👍👍
    You generally put a calming slow music. That's not bad at all but i like this better!!

  • @KE-hr4sb
    @KE-hr4sb 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, I love these two next to each other! Very contrasting and complimentary at the same time!

  • @gretchenrieping9041
    @gretchenrieping9041 2 роки тому +3

    Omg this looks great!!! I love the idea behind this !!! 👏🏻 And I’m so in love with your Betta😩❤️❤️🤍🤍🤍

  • @jessemudgett5615
    @jessemudgett5615 2 роки тому +4

    Your content is honestly some of my favorite across any social media platform man. I love what you’re doing and I’m so excited for the future of your channel. :) you’re amazing dude.

  • @tegannottelling
    @tegannottelling 2 роки тому +3

    lol I just love your commentary. Its what makes this my favourite channel, the aqua scaping is also very very cool.

  • @baddaboo1
    @baddaboo1 2 роки тому +1

    I love the 2 tanks side by side. Beautifully done!!

  • @arnemueller2112
    @arnemueller2112 2 роки тому +1

    This is the most awesome morph of cacatuoides I‘ve ever seen. The male looks absolutely stunning!

  • @rimmakh7559
    @rimmakh7559 6 місяців тому

    Oh, just look at those little guys, they're so happy to receive this beautiful and spacious new home :) Thank you for all the inspiration and how caring you are about your pets. It's just a sight for sore eyes. Total zen and relax UA-cam channel :)

  • @steveduckworth2554
    @steveduckworth2554 2 роки тому

    Fantastic aquascapes . you really have an eye for detail. Your set ups really show the fish off really well too. A real inspiration to all fish keepers.

  • @Dirtyboot
    @Dirtyboot 2 роки тому

    There’s always a point when I think “ah yes, perfect” then you inevitably plant more. But that’s the best part of our hobby, it’s living art. Make what you like! Thanks MD… keep on keeping on.

  • @faidenhodgson1655
    @faidenhodgson1655 2 роки тому

    Wow… What beautiful tanks! Great job with the opposites! Looks amazing!

  • @twunderaquatics1770
    @twunderaquatics1770 2 роки тому +3

    I love the Ying and yang look. Beautiful. At first I wasn't sure then as always you make it amazing.

  • @ArminThePersian
    @ArminThePersian 2 роки тому +7

    Looks amazing! Especially side by side, i really really like the dragonstone with the vibrant green plants, you should consider using dragonstone for more setups, but with more natural sand/gravel thats a similar color to the stone.

  • @shel.b.1090
    @shel.b.1090 2 роки тому

    Yet again you have nailed it MD. That apisto male is just stunning 🥰 xxx

  • @therainwarriorplays
    @therainwarriorplays 2 роки тому +2

    Love the colors and textures!

  • @snowyk94
    @snowyk94 2 роки тому +5

    Loving it!!! They complement each other so well.

  • @sneakyangels9156
    @sneakyangels9156 2 роки тому

    The contrast is gorgeous MD! Beautiful result.

  • @Cose481
    @Cose481 Рік тому

    Du machst wunderbar schöne Aquarien. Ich bin immer wieder begeistert davon. Mach auf jeden Fall weiter so.

  • @bananafloat27
    @bananafloat27 2 роки тому

    Amazing hardscape arrangement. And love the hoodie, definitely going to save a bit so I can thicc'en up my wardrobe. Thank you MD

  • @dustinlunsmann4599
    @dustinlunsmann4599 2 роки тому

    I kept a 75 gallon for two years and it was my first tank full of South American cichlids I’ve had to break it down and re home them all because I’m moving from Florida to Maine I only had hard scape and fake plants and you’ve inspired me to do a nano tank with tons of live plants I can’t wait to get moved and settled with my wife and kids up there. In the fall I’m gonna start a new tank and I’m going to use all your videos as inspiration and I’m beyond pumped. When I get home after work at the end of the day your videos have been so therapeutic. THANK YOU!

  • @coenrose5260
    @coenrose5260 2 роки тому +2

    New favourite tank🤩

  • @hightopshannah
    @hightopshannah 2 роки тому

    Such a fun video! Gorgeous new setup and I love the contrast with ghosts tank!

  • @yeswing10
    @yeswing10 2 роки тому +1

    Both tanks are knock outs! Absolutely beautiful. Enjoyed the video 💦

  • @curtisdesign
    @curtisdesign 2 роки тому +1

    I bought a used 120 gallon tank, a box of dragon stone, and a ton of plants... all inspired by your videos! This video came at the perfect time. I may go with black sand also, as it really makes the dragon stone pop. Thanks for all the inspiration!

  • @kymdevenish-meares4684
    @kymdevenish-meares4684 2 роки тому +1

    These are my two favourite tanks at the moment. Love Ghost/Casper, he is stunning. All your tanks are awesome

  • @haifutter4166
    @haifutter4166 2 роки тому +1

    3:32 Satisfying edit. Nice
    I liked the concept and totally love the outcome. Absolutely beautiful scapes.

  • @endoroboto
    @endoroboto 2 роки тому

    Looks amazing MD. I find a lot of inspiration from you in my aqua-scape adventures.

  • @dr-k1667
    @dr-k1667 2 роки тому

    Excellent result MD. I have a feeling the cory merchandise is going to sell very well. Thanks for this wonderful upload!

  • @Dylan-ok6ft
    @Dylan-ok6ft 2 роки тому +2

    🤩 I love the contrast between the two scapes! Hopefully your apistos will be happy and make some babies! My son and I just got a pair of cockatoo apistos and after a week of settling in to their new home, they spawned! Our female used ohko stone for a spawning cave, so I’ll bet your scape will be perfect!

  • @nancypatterson374
    @nancypatterson374 2 роки тому

    Mission Accomplished! I love your scapes with lots of plants. I have no experience at this, but my opinion is your tanks are gorgeous. Watching from South Carolina, USA..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @emptyjar02
    @emptyjar02 2 роки тому

    That's amazing it works so well together

  • @danj8834
    @danj8834 2 роки тому

    such a nice set up, not just this new build, but your whole room, is amazing..

  • @raamsr623
    @raamsr623 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous tanks. They complement each other so well!

  • @twiggy2495
    @twiggy2495 Рік тому

    I just randomly found this channel while looking up tips and tricks for my betta tank and now you have me wanting to plant my tank again even tho I had a failed plating the first time I tried( granted I was an absolute noob when I first tried it) I just set up a undergravel system and all that's left is to decided what plants I want.

  • @davidlyall7346
    @davidlyall7346 2 роки тому

    Excellent choice of colors. The bright rock is toned down by the black gravel. Rear tall plants block light shining through so fish are lighted way better from front & above. Great plan.

  • @GrapehornGardens
    @GrapehornGardens 2 роки тому

    Perfectly beautiful. Both tanks and them as a composition.

  • @stefanovanenio
    @stefanovanenio 2 роки тому

    As ever, beautiful set ups. So simple but so effective.

  • @MDWF86
    @MDWF86 2 роки тому

    I love Cory's I bought 6 Panda Cory and a couple passed but then all of a sudden they started breeding and I have over 30 now. I really want to try and make a cool setup for them, watching your videos has inspired me to try and make my 45 gallon tank into something similar to your idea. :D Thanks!

  • @Ethereal.18
    @Ethereal.18 2 роки тому

    I’m sorry I’ve been gone for a few months but it feels good to be back and watching your wonderful content

  • @moneywithray
    @moneywithray 2 роки тому +2

    Love your tanks and videos! I'm on my 7th tank now 🤣 getting so much information through your videos!

  • @TrafficCones
    @TrafficCones 2 роки тому +2

    This is super inspiring. I started aquarium keeping again and I now realize how addictive it is... one nice planted tank & two more cycling right now =|

  • @asianangie7209
    @asianangie7209 2 роки тому

    Very nice video! Good to see same tanks with different styles and different fish side by side. Would love to see more ideas with same tanks. Thank you

  • @willit1972
    @willit1972 2 роки тому

    That’s the coolest Ying and Yang kinda setups. Good inspiration!

  • @860eric
    @860eric 2 роки тому

    Yes MD, been waiting for this video 🔥

  • @littlemidwestrebornsdolls
    @littlemidwestrebornsdolls 2 роки тому

    Awesome! Love the contrast.

  • @Dummythxc
    @Dummythxc 2 роки тому

    Awesome hoodie bought one as soon as it popped up 🥰 can’t wait !

  • @sammylacey9865
    @sammylacey9865 Рік тому

    This is fantastic, I love the inverted dynamic

  • @alenammetz
    @alenammetz 2 роки тому

    I love all the plants in your tanks.

  • @TheHelix1989
    @TheHelix1989 2 роки тому

    I love the Apistogramma builds!

  • @khrysv
    @khrysv Рік тому

    Thanks a lot for the video! I was searching for a reference to make exactly dragon stone + dark sand layout and couldn't really find anything. Also, really nice tips on how to reuse aqua soil and plants. I'll totally go for it too! Thanks again!

  • @cindyhernandez3350
    @cindyhernandez3350 2 роки тому

    So gorgeous! I'm obsessed!

  • @blindinshadow109
    @blindinshadow109 2 роки тому

    Man I just love the b roll with the music. Gets my heart pounding everytime

  • @Foogle..
    @Foogle.. Рік тому

    Love it, very artistic with the contrasting builds/tanks. 🙂

  • @Angela_Ji
    @Angela_Ji 2 роки тому +1

    This looks so good!

  • @Nomadistar
    @Nomadistar 2 роки тому +1

    It looks fantastic @.@ The only issue I have with these vids is they always come to an end! Love this channel!

  • @fpvlegion
    @fpvlegion 2 роки тому

    That BETTA tank is really something else!!! Well done!!!

  • @tcberg2013
    @tcberg2013 2 роки тому

    The tank looks awesome. I really like dragon stone.

  • @psychedtraveler6611
    @psychedtraveler6611 2 роки тому

    The look you were going for definitely worked.

  • @kurtbrutting5118
    @kurtbrutting5118 2 роки тому

    You are a freaking genius! I am addicted to your videos! Keep it up!

  • @rodrigotorrez
    @rodrigotorrez 2 роки тому

    I always enjoys your videos. The new set up looks awesome as always

  • @ithewho6603
    @ithewho6603 2 роки тому

    Tanks looking amazing!

  • @Shush669
    @Shush669 2 роки тому

    Videos keep getting better and better

  • @rgilroy1909
    @rgilroy1909 2 роки тому

    Saturday morning with MD - always a good start to the day

  • @sspartacuzz3037
    @sspartacuzz3037 2 роки тому +1

    Wow 🤩, my new favorite tank

  • @holgermuller2262
    @holgermuller2262 2 роки тому

    sooooo extremly beautiful.. amazing. thanks for showing this both tanks. greetings from germany. holger

  • @marksvednemeth
    @marksvednemeth 2 роки тому +1

    Let me tell you man, that betta aquarium is my absolute favorite set up, but creating this apistogramma tank next to it, is crazy good. I'm hooked and want to do something similar some day, but maybe with 2 bettas, very different in color. Kudos man, this is awesome!

  • @14pedro415
    @14pedro415 2 роки тому

    Always super dope video ! You are my fav utuber keep it up

  • @TheRancherr
    @TheRancherr 2 роки тому

    it really looks awsome !

  • @JaneAmericanIrish7777
    @JaneAmericanIrish7777 2 роки тому

    Another beautiful setup !👍

  • @curvingfyre6810
    @curvingfyre6810 Рік тому

    they point to eachother, which changes a clash to a compliment

  • @disturbedashell18118
    @disturbedashell18118 2 роки тому

    Looks amazing. Getting 2 new tanks for Xmas so soon I have more to scape, so excited

  • @tubetrotter7
    @tubetrotter7 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful contrast. You have such an aesthetic eye 😍 and your apistoes look gorgeous. The male has kind of rainbow fins 😍😍😍

  • @sometimessUEaNN
    @sometimessUEaNN 2 роки тому +1

    absolutely stunning! the betta tank is still my favourite though, all those red plants just do something for me lol

  • @nelly365
    @nelly365 2 роки тому

    Another great build

  • @shivchanlakeram4234
    @shivchanlakeram4234 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome build just love your plants❤
    I wish I had some 😩

  • @sharleanebailey2795
    @sharleanebailey2795 2 роки тому

    Looks awesome!

  • @aaravsaquatics
    @aaravsaquatics 2 роки тому +1

    amazing video as always

  • @cbvickers4044
    @cbvickers4044 2 роки тому

    Love it MD!

  • @astro5777
    @astro5777 2 роки тому +2

    Hoping you could make another lava rock aquascape. those are so awesome looking! ❤️

  •  2 роки тому

    Wonderful set up bro!

  • @user-up1ud7yj5f
    @user-up1ud7yj5f 2 роки тому

    THIIICCCCCCC i love it MD, the sweater is sickk

  • @Ryguy452
    @Ryguy452 2 роки тому

    I have recently tried the bag substrate technique and it works very well, thanks md 👍💚

  • @AQUATICMEDIA
    @AQUATICMEDIA 2 роки тому +1

    Learning so much 🤔 That's Amazing

  • @wnisewond59
    @wnisewond59 2 роки тому

    i love to make the dragonstone stick up like spires. Love how the fish swim around them.

  • @garysmeltzer1933
    @garysmeltzer1933 Рік тому

    The Dragon Rock looks great I’ve seen it on the shelf in the shop decided not to use it but I could change my mind now

  • @fjkhamdan
    @fjkhamdan 2 роки тому

    well done MD.