Aquascape Tutorial: DIY Light Stand, Low Tech Planted Aquarium (How To: Step By Step Guide)

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024

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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  3 роки тому +29

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    I'm loving the LED Floodlights at the moment and wanted a way to use on nano tanks without touching the aquarium at all. So I came up with this light stand. Really happy with the neat finish it has produced.
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    • @piercecowley255
      @piercecowley255 3 роки тому +1

      My favourite part is how you leave the links to everything you use in the comments

    • @MrScoob1988
      @MrScoob1988 3 роки тому

      Do you have a link for the backing film?

    • @lilcranked
      @lilcranked Рік тому

      Hey there @MDFIshTanks ,
      Just a question is 1700 Lumens 20W enough light for well planted 75L tank?
      Hoping I can get some light shined onto this matter, no pun intended. 🤙🏽

  • @NA-iv2qf
    @NA-iv2qf 3 роки тому +146

    We should make this a series of ‘low cost’ or ‘diy’ tanks. That would be great and very useful.

    • @gowseabegum3489
      @gowseabegum3489 3 роки тому +3

      Exactly

    • @Gabriel-ij6mw
      @Gabriel-ij6mw 3 роки тому +4

      No filter is the must

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 роки тому +40

      sounds like a plan..

    • @oligoyoutube
      @oligoyoutube 3 роки тому +3

      @@MDFishTanks ill follow along!

    • @korbaul
      @korbaul 3 роки тому +3

      Most of MDs tanks are already low tech and budget friendly!

  • @3am_feaz
    @3am_feaz 3 роки тому +37

    No one:
    Md in his recent videos: *moving the table from one place to the other*

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 роки тому +14

      haha. I wonder how long I can keep it going for...

    • @loniedupre88
      @loniedupre88 3 роки тому +3

      He's so proud of the wheels and I'm here for it

  • @bclary03
    @bclary03 3 роки тому +9

    Anyone else baked AF while watching this rn? because this is so satisfying to watch… 😂 He’s such a perfectionist. Keep up the great work 👌🏻

  • @RussClark-ok7ld
    @RussClark-ok7ld 10 місяців тому

    MD your budget tank set ups are really well done. It proves that you don't have to spend a huge amount of money to create a really good environment for your fish.

  • @RandB_Aquatics
    @RandB_Aquatics Рік тому

    your videos are the only videos that i watch from start to finish without skipping anyparts. You are perfect and the accent ahahaha makes everything better

  • @kevine7390
    @kevine7390 3 роки тому +7

    and now it is a HAPPY MONDAY, thank you MD!

  • @tole1819
    @tole1819 2 роки тому

    Such a creative dad, I rarely see him👍👍

  • @jeffschmid95
    @jeffschmid95 3 роки тому +4

    Enough about aquariums MD let me get that workout routine! MANS BIG 💪🏼

  • @divyan.guruapekshith2825
    @divyan.guruapekshith2825 3 роки тому +8

    Another one of those simple yet elegant looking aquascapes love it

  • @faedoyle4147
    @faedoyle4147 3 роки тому +24

    This is a great looking tank with a unique stocking. The light stand was absolutely brilliant!!! P.s. if every Monday could be a ‘shirtless’ build day that would be great 👍🏼 💪🏼❤️❤️

  • @justaguyontheinternet9751
    @justaguyontheinternet9751 3 роки тому +4

    Ahh....an md tutorial video just at the time of me setting up my tank....nice!

  • @willneve
    @willneve 3 роки тому +7

    Will be honest, been subscribed for a while but have not been watching recently as I have slightly withdrawn from aquascaping videos atm, saw you were uploading a lot and initially was skeptical but this video made me respect the work you put in, great production, creativity and skill, very impressive. Appreciate your efforts and youve definately got me reinvested into this hobby!

  • @77slate
    @77slate 3 роки тому +1

    I really like the fact its a bit of an oddball tank.

  • @randolf_der_eroberer2809
    @randolf_der_eroberer2809 3 роки тому +1

    I really like the calm music in this one. Keep up the good work

  • @marvingeleijnse
    @marvingeleijnse 3 роки тому +25

    Came to the channel for the fish
    Stayed for MD's shirtless builds

    •  3 роки тому +1

      I came here for the thirsty comments. I wasn't disappointed.

    • @zeth479
      @zeth479 3 роки тому +1

      watched the entire video hoping to see it again.....

    • @naddyn685
      @naddyn685 3 роки тому

      Yes that was a good surprise 😉

  • @bz7702
    @bz7702 3 роки тому

    MD out here being the dilf fish dad we all needed

  • @jaidenwalls1179
    @jaidenwalls1179 3 роки тому +2

    Best channel ever

  • @105rogith9
    @105rogith9 3 роки тому +1

    Your scape was awsome regularly waiting for ur video
    Big Fan from India 🇮🇳

  • @finnwiggles28
    @finnwiggles28 3 роки тому +3

    Love, Love, Love this build!!! Your attention to detail is inspiring!!!

  • @AshNye
    @AshNye 3 роки тому

    Jesus..... Watched hours and hours of MD for inspiration and just to see all the great setups and fish... But... Never realised.... MD's hench 😂

  • @perryfox6060
    @perryfox6060 3 роки тому +30

    Instead of a "dumping ground" call it a "retirement tank"(shout out to Rachel O'Leary)!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 роки тому +7

      ok done. Its a harsh term as I have plans for the fish

  • @cool_guy4623
    @cool_guy4623 3 роки тому +1

    just love the way ur starting ur vids by the table moving lol from last 2 3 vids

  • @jamesrissler
    @jamesrissler 3 роки тому +2

    Was waiting for a continuation of the snail discussion 😢 Great scape - looks fantastic!

  • @DM_tanks
    @DM_tanks 3 роки тому +9

    I click as soon as my eyes see the thumbnail and recognize it’s a new MD video, I don’t even need to read lol

  • @stephenpatpal941
    @stephenpatpal941 3 роки тому +1

    You are absolutely amazing, it's brittains most talked about (yep that's me) Stephen Patpal. I love the music themes in all your videos. I watched every single video you made on you tube. Your tank style keeps getting better and better every time. I am in progress of designing a new blue velvet shrimp tank. of course for myself. you are incredible to watch. you are honestly an idol to watch! for fish tank designing. keep up with the good work. my favourite tank you designed in my opinion is the tank when you used the broken garden terracotta pot, that was amazing, that was superb and it was so eye catching. see you soon I suppose, Stephen Patpal from bristol , all the tanks are amazing but the broken garden terracotta pot tank design just blew it away; just because the fact that I love garden plants in terracotta pots.

  • @muhammadshahrilsaodi5810
    @muhammadshahrilsaodi5810 3 роки тому +4

    I’m so excited to wait your new video, because all your video are amazing and fun to watch to learn about the aquarium and the fish!! Everything are nice and perfect!! Anyway I am from Malaysia and new to aquarium and Aquascape. Cheers!

  • @zekigokmen1926
    @zekigokmen1926 3 роки тому +4

    It's been a great work again.

  • @DomStewartWhite
    @DomStewartWhite 3 роки тому +5

    Awesome work on the stand super simple and accessible to people with limited DIY skills 👍 great! But hey MD you should use some heat shrink on the wire extensions. I noticed you done quite a few lately and its a little safer than the tape incase water drips on the cables

  • @shiyadh7355
    @shiyadh7355 3 роки тому +5

    Amazing tank as usual, thank you md fish tanks

  • @CaritasAngola
    @CaritasAngola 3 роки тому +5

    Have you ever considered painting and staining before attaching hardware and tacking down the wire? It would revolutionize your DIY 😄

  • @The3boredguys
    @The3boredguys 3 роки тому +1

    I love this video, my favorite one as of late. Love the killifish it’s great to see them again

  • @dlioncoulthurst778
    @dlioncoulthurst778 3 роки тому +3

    Good stuff Bro, as usual...Hoorah!!

  • @zeth479
    @zeth479 3 роки тому

    watched it on 0.25 speed. best minute of my day.

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 3 роки тому +1

    Another satisfying build! I think it's beauty comes from its simplicity!

  • @swastikarya941
    @swastikarya941 3 роки тому +3

    Was waiting for the Sunday upload bruv

  • @snacchus
    @snacchus 3 роки тому +2

    for real, youre my favourite youtuber and your videos get me through the week. Big up yourself and the effort you put into your videos, i honestly love every second of your content and cant wait to see what you come up with enxt - thank you!!

  • @JJogii
    @JJogii 3 роки тому +1

    Another high quality video with amazing editing as usual 👍
    Summer Shirtless MD is def a bonus! Keep them coming! 💪🐟

  • @jacktinga3581
    @jacktinga3581 3 роки тому +11

    was waiting for this one!

  • @joannecummins5265
    @joannecummins5265 3 роки тому +3

    Love the tank. I have a single rocket killifish, he’s only left of three babies born in my shrimp tank. 💕

  • @DoAqua
    @DoAqua 3 роки тому +1

    This is one of my favorite videos from you, hands down! Great build too!

  • @mahmoudbamarni3803
    @mahmoudbamarni3803 3 роки тому +3

    nice work

  • @danielstevenrubiomorales4437
    @danielstevenrubiomorales4437 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your idea, Greetings from Colombia

  • @tanish3852
    @tanish3852 3 роки тому +3

    You are my favorite UA-cam MD

  • @watson636
    @watson636 3 роки тому +1

    Tbh I’m not really enjoying the scapes recently as I used too but this one is just beautiful, and truly shows your scaping skills

  • @abrahamtg8447
    @abrahamtg8447 3 роки тому +1

    Really enjoy these types of videos!
    Like so much the homemade things.

  • @haakonstrm1684
    @haakonstrm1684 3 роки тому +1

    You should make more of this builds😁👍

  • @jamesgrant3343
    @jamesgrant3343 3 роки тому

    Fantastic looking scape - doesn’t look budget in anyway, looks fantastic!!

  • @audrameyer9558
    @audrameyer9558 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for that tutorial! That light/stand turned out so so nice. I really think I can do that too😊

  • @vishfishtanks2152
    @vishfishtanks2152 3 роки тому

    Lovely set up. Enjoying the DIY as much as the aquascaping! Can’t wait until you build a monster fish tank setup!

  • @tompage8674
    @tompage8674 3 роки тому

    Lovely little tank

  • @rhyansanpedro
    @rhyansanpedro 3 роки тому +6

    I like the simplicity of this setup. Looks like this would be the perfect one to emulate for my very first tank. Love your work bro!

  • @maxpuissant1079
    @maxpuissant1079 3 роки тому +1

    I love so much the "lazy" way you're living your hobby man ! yes, MC won't thrive as good as if you were using tons of expensive soil additives ... but still ! they will grow eventually :) and that's the whole DNA of your channel. so big up, again for that MD !

  • @75tamster
    @75tamster 3 роки тому +1

    Loving your videos ! You explain so well and they are so well done. Thank you for sharing!

  • @cyuca4348
    @cyuca4348 3 роки тому +5

    3:41 is allllll I'm sayin. More of this!! Haha

  • @rafaperry12
    @rafaperry12 3 роки тому +3

    Shirtless DIY I'm living for it.
    Love your videos btw ❤️

  • @lisakoepke6466
    @lisakoepke6466 3 роки тому +1

    I love your work. Truly beautiful and creative!

  • @jeremygotair
    @jeremygotair 3 роки тому

    I was getting fed up looking for a decent light for my rimless 4 gallon this is gonna be perfect

  • @DIYerBunty
    @DIYerBunty 3 роки тому

    I'm from Bangladesh ....Great work brother .... inspired.... i will make a planted aquarium soon like it .

  • @cathiegolding6473
    @cathiegolding6473 3 роки тому

    So fantastic! Another video that's a winner!

  • @sohelakhtar9496
    @sohelakhtar9496 3 роки тому +3

    Super easy but super beautiful

  • @theresaabshire711
    @theresaabshire711 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful tank - I love it !!!

  • @mydiscusobsession3560
    @mydiscusobsession3560 3 роки тому

    Great advice! Nice Nano tank setup.

  • @ArcadeArron
    @ArcadeArron 3 роки тому +47

    Shirtless MD is buff 😂

    • @shiyadh7355
      @shiyadh7355 3 роки тому +2

      wait what
      Edit | :3
      Keep you eyes away this is a aquascape tutorial

    • @Santhosh-nf6eg
      @Santhosh-nf6eg 3 роки тому +2

      That's why he easily lifts tank to the racks setuped down here😮👀

    • @ladydiane6839
      @ladydiane6839 3 роки тому +3

      Always had been... doesn't hurt that our MD is a joy to watch AND listen to... love the accent, so soothing 😌

    • @cyuca4348
      @cyuca4348 3 роки тому

      ....... more of that! You got thirsty American girls here! :D

  • @ladydiane6839
    @ladydiane6839 3 роки тому +3

    900th like.... for the algorithm! Great build, AGAIN

  • @sidsvlog4928
    @sidsvlog4928 3 роки тому

    Please make a dwarf snakehead planted tank 😍
    Your videos inspires me to make some of aquascapes ❤️

  • @Lauritsen24
    @Lauritsen24 2 роки тому

    stand looks amazing and simple

  • @Владимир-ю4ы5й
    @Владимир-ю4ы5й 2 роки тому

    Отлично смотрится аквариум, да и все хозяйство. Стеллажи супер.

  • @tinchytarantula
    @tinchytarantula 3 роки тому +4

    I've come to realise that MD does this whole UA-cam thing better than me

  • @a3igner
    @a3igner 3 роки тому

    Wow your LED Light even costs 10€ here only in Europe. I ordered one just to try and build a light like yours. Thanks! Greetings from 🇦🇹 Austria, Vienna!

  • @jayblue6624
    @jayblue6624 3 роки тому +1

    Hey MD , i'm following u now for a quite long time and saw a lot of ur vids. 👍🏻I love them - u r so relaxed and funny. Ur builds r inspiring and watching them always calms me down. Apart from all that please never do that again - u r a handsome man🥳 with beautiful eyes 🥰but building shirtless made my heart start racing and i wasn't able to follow anything u said or did🤤. Or maybe do it more often 😋.. hope u'll do a lot more vids. Greetings 🤗

    • @ggsttdn91
      @ggsttdn91 3 роки тому

      kinda creepy my guy; he has a wife you know

  • @rgilroy1909
    @rgilroy1909 3 роки тому

    same thing happened to my lyretail female. died ages before the male. so far this is one of my fav. designs

  • @o161Gunners
    @o161Gunners 3 роки тому +2

    This is quality content!

  • @calebwatson3023
    @calebwatson3023 3 роки тому

    Simple, beautiful, great video!

  • @tarafarrington3870
    @tarafarrington3870 3 роки тому +8

    Have you ever thought "what happens if there is a fire in the studio and the insurance company wont pay out because of your DIY wiring? I'm all up for doing yourself, but you might want to get your work checked and signed off? We wired an outside socket ourselves, and got an electrician to check it over and gave us a sticker. Just a thought.

    • @jamespond7496
      @jamespond7496 3 роки тому +4

      The fuse box would trip out...just a thought...Great work MD.

  • @danielearl9788
    @danielearl9788 3 роки тому +1

    Next time can you do a bit more info on the wiring, thinking of doing a similar set up light wise on my big tank, prob like the amazon aquarium. Just need a better under standing on the wiring. Cheers md

  • @andrewstrathdee6154
    @andrewstrathdee6154 3 роки тому +2

    A little sneaky shot of the gunsin the stand build bro lol c

  • @freshwaterhemisphere
    @freshwaterhemisphere 3 роки тому

    Man!!!! i just love your content!!

  • @jacktinga3581
    @jacktinga3581 3 роки тому +4

    lovely

  • @lukealmighty8828
    @lukealmighty8828 3 роки тому +3

    Locally sourced rock (stolen from nabours garden) hahaha
    Fantastic tank build!!

    • @jamespond7496
      @jamespond7496 3 роки тому +1

      Mother-in-law 🤫

    • @lukealmighty8828
      @lukealmighty8828 3 роки тому

      @@jamespond7496 oh yeah wasn't a nabour haha I wonder how many rocks are left on the mother in laws drive!? Haha

  • @chiragagarwal2323
    @chiragagarwal2323 3 роки тому +2

    MD nice GUNS.

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 3 роки тому

    I love this MD ❤️Thank you🙏🌿🐟🌿❤️💪

  • @shahrukhhossainrian8398
    @shahrukhhossainrian8398 3 роки тому +4

    Legit wait for when upload a new video man !

  • @b.michiels9760
    @b.michiels9760 3 роки тому +1

    Great idea.. Thanks for this inspiring video ! 👏

  • @tbelson8102
    @tbelson8102 3 роки тому +1

    You might want a lid for the killifish, they’re known to jump!

  • @kimthechan
    @kimthechan 3 роки тому +3

    nice work, as always...been watching since the beginning. curious to know where you get your vinyl backgrounds from? cheers.

  • @sirsamji
    @sirsamji 2 роки тому

    I am your fan for nature aquarium , can you make some video on proper lighting(special budget light).

  • @EricLabelleUX
    @EricLabelleUX 3 роки тому

    Looking forward to watching this one! I sketched out a similar plan just last week thsr look very similar!

  • @katya4802
    @katya4802 3 роки тому +3

    A few questions:
    Why didnt you paint the whole thing black?
    Why if the back of the sticky paper is sticky, why the soapy water?
    I'm a newbie. Thank you for a gentle answer.😁

  • @littlemidwestrebornsdolls
    @littlemidwestrebornsdolls 3 роки тому

    I need you to come redo my tanks!! My tanks just aren't as nice looking as yours. I shall try my best to copy two of your tanks. I mention two because that is all I have. Great job! 👍

  • @stevengugel8468
    @stevengugel8468 3 роки тому +4

    Next tank please be a celestial pearl danio tank or a cherry barb tank.

    • @lithow619
      @lithow619 3 роки тому +1

      How bout the buddha tank with the barbs? Or was i mistaken?

    • @stevengugel8468
      @stevengugel8468 3 роки тому

      @@lithow619 Those were long finned rosy barbs.

  • @metalicmotor2018
    @metalicmotor2018 3 роки тому +3

    Hello 😃

  • @yabinuh
    @yabinuh Рік тому

    Simple tapi bagus...
    thanks to tutorial...

  • @kekiw2089
    @kekiw2089 2 роки тому

    Instantly inspired by this awesome DIY video. Where I live there is almost nothing in regards to the hobby so I'm going to try and replicate this to some degree. Could you just give me a precision? The 20 W floodlight translates to how many lumens ? Thanks for your answer, your work is amazing

  • @cooperbabich8739
    @cooperbabich8739 3 роки тому +4

    Please make a discus phone case.

  • @carl5848
    @carl5848 3 роки тому

    What did you put sticky side down on the back of the tank? Looks great.

  • @josefernandez600
    @josefernandez600 3 роки тому +3

    Awsome

  • @bigraymie
    @bigraymie 3 роки тому +2

    Shrimp tank need a wee drop of water to bring the level up 1/4 inch... Or is that my OCD doin' overtime ? Nice wee set-up MD (y)

  • @JakePlayz07
    @JakePlayz07 2 роки тому

    Hi I love your vids was just wondering for all your planted tanks do you use only white led lighting? And is it better to use white and blue led lighting?

  • @bec2137
    @bec2137 3 роки тому +1

    yessss team Crocs 😆