Aquascape Tutorial: Planted Platy Aquarium (How To: Step by Step Fish Tank Guide)

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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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    • @koriannarritt8469
      @koriannarritt8469 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      MD How is your goldfish? Is it ok? Beautiful tank!

    • @krisztianvarga3449
      @krisztianvarga3449 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kéne 125-gs akvárium a 550k-boli fizetéssel házhoz Hungary BP.1174.ady Endure u25.bkompletten.

    • @fullthrottle552
      @fullthrottle552 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey I had platy's before and a mother palty gives 10 to 12 babies in that 6 are grown to an adult

    • @KJ_92-x2k
      @KJ_92-x2k 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What quartz sand is this? Maidenhead aquatics?

  • @justaguyontheinternet9751
    @justaguyontheinternet9751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    At this point I'm just jealous how every single tank scape looks so good

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Cheers mate. Just practice i guess :) like anything really.

    • @justaguyontheinternet9751
      @justaguyontheinternet9751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@MDFishTanks hats off dude.....great scape👍

    • @jordanwilde9226
      @jordanwilde9226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Practice and a massive variety of supplies makes the difference.

    • @Flixy282
      @Flixy282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Girl same

    • @StudioGhibletz
      @StudioGhibletz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same here

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.7348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Every time MD goes to the fish store I think how lucky those fish are to go home to his studio!

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.7348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    MD’s new tanks never look “newly planted” - always immediately mature looking!! 🙂

    • @PENFOLD1962
      @PENFOLD1962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He allows all his plant's to mature in other grow on tank's!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@PENFOLD1962 that's it andrew. most of them have been underwater for several weeks.

  • @mrek2068
    @mrek2068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love platys - hardy, colourful and breed very easily. Such an underrated fish. Beautiful set up.

  • @Psychoclaw
    @Psychoclaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Man, those platys were absolutely the right choice for this scape! I actually gasped when you added them, they look so nice 🔥

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks for saying :)

  • @patkistler990
    @patkistler990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Man you are just non-stop with these fire scapes!!!🔥

  • @nynkevanempel2146
    @nynkevanempel2146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a nice addition to the fishroom! I have platys myself, and I love that they are always so happy when they see me walk past their tank.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah like happy puppy dogs :D

  • @benc3214
    @benc3214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is hands down one of the best channels on TH-cam, definitely the best fish/scape channels. The vids always make me smile and inspire me with my own tanks.

  • @jemmadonnelly6100
    @jemmadonnelly6100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the cheapest and most kept tropical fish and yet I'd say this is one of your very best aquascapes - just beautiful.

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I really love this scape MD. The first time around in the hobby 20 years ago I never kept platys. I set my daughter up a 29 gallon and we went to the LFS, they didn't have a big selection of fish, but they did have some (I guess) regular Pilates, they're like kind of gray silver with the black tails.. anyway, I didn't realize how enjoyable these little guys can be!! My daughter and my grandchildren are loving their Aquarium and it's starting to become a jungle ❤️ We've even had babies already!!
    Now it's got me interested in getting some different kinds of platys and these guys are beautiful that you're showing here!
    I love when you show us all of your aquariums so we can get ideas!! Something I have been working on is creating depth!!I think you're going to love these fish and they're definitely going to love you! I hope you have a great day my friend! 🙏🌿🐟🌿❤️

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi mary. Sounds amazing. You cant beat a jungle scape. About time I made a 4ft one....

    • @oigioioivn
      @oigioioivn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Platy breed like crazy, just let the parent eat the babies to keep their population down. Its cruel but effective :D

  • @phaneendravasisht6950
    @phaneendravasisht6950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The most important thing for making such beautiful scapes is the options of plants for fore, mid and background!!! I am so inspired with MD's videos i started keeping planted tanks and started collecting plants, i have like 8 types so far and its hard to get a beautiful scape...

  • @cathyhendrix7552
    @cathyhendrix7552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your plants ALWAYS look phenomenal. So green and healthy. And your hardscapes always look so cool. I'm always looking forward to seeing them. I do think that it's time for you to do a fish room tour!!! Please, please, please. 😁

  • @quentinpauwels1161
    @quentinpauwels1161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    just one word: amazing!

  • @hortopiro
    @hortopiro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s a beautiful hobby. Just another form of art, and just like any other hobby, it can get very expensive. Don’t ever skip in getting quality tools, plants, food, and substrate.

    • @arielrglaze
      @arielrglaze ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s an addiction

  • @spencerrichards436
    @spencerrichards436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos (and my new hobby) have changed my life during covid. Thank you!

  • @yorkaquariums1840
    @yorkaquariums1840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really like that all your tanks are low tech!

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's so satisfying to see a build from start to finish. What a treat on a Saturday! It turned out lovely too. Coincidentally, I want my next tank to be mixed platys.

  • @Tommy-ex9xp
    @Tommy-ex9xp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm repeating myself I know, you are a very talented boy.

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      cheers Tommy. I pretty much think about this stuff non stop lol.

  • @JimmyMilne
    @JimmyMilne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes to Platy fish! Best beginner fish by far

  • @timothyeuropa6068
    @timothyeuropa6068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Been waiting patiently for the vid to drop 🇿🇦

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      bit late but is a longer one so tons of work.

    • @theocloete4320
      @theocloete4320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can relate
      P.S from south Africa

  • @skippityskeepskeep923
    @skippityskeepskeep923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think this scape is up in my Top 5 for sure that you have done! Great video MD!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @karmun0617
    @karmun0617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ayeee I just got some platies so this would be a great scape to steal some inspiration from once they finish their quarantine 😃😃

  • @wngsabuvu9205
    @wngsabuvu9205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They DO look like little puppies wagging their tails! 😆 Another beautiful tank.

  • @meggrotte4760
    @meggrotte4760 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow the fish tanks are incredibly clean

  • @revelationlamentations5366
    @revelationlamentations5366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very glad you made a platy tank. I love platies. I have like 30+ in my 20 gallon because they breed like crazy and are very hardy

  • @Lulu.G-61
    @Lulu.G-61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I purchased six platies exactly like yours for my grandson‘s aquarium, one of the females or two, I’m not sure, had fry and I now have about 40 full-grown platies in my 130 gallon tank. They are and have always been exactly like puppy dogs, when I put my hand in the tank for whatever reason they come up to me because they are always hungry!

  • @sarahwoodring5587
    @sarahwoodring5587 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Platies are my passion! They're my favorite fish and underappreciated in the hobby. Thanks for showing them some ❤️

  • @77slate
    @77slate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice, glad you got platys they are awesome fish to keep in a planted tank. You'll enjoy how active and interactive they are 👍

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      loving them so far catherine :)

  • @frank88ster
    @frank88ster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tank maestro!!! All tanks look amazing! Heaps of talent here.

  • @Forgot3nBurrito
    @Forgot3nBurrito 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That drift wood piece is sooo cool. Wonderful scape as usual :)

  • @hendrigiyanto6169
    @hendrigiyanto6169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Best 😍😍😍 Warm touch of your hands, make the aquarium with hardscape and plants look perfect. Warm greetings from me, (DKI Jakarta - Indonesia)

  • @faedoyle4147
    @faedoyle4147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve never really paid much attention to Platy’s before but man the are beautiful!!! That tank is GORGEOUS!! Might have to replicate that for sure. ❤️❤️

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I must comment that aside from the mesmerizing builds, I really enjoy the background music for your VLOGS.

  • @F0rceWielder
    @F0rceWielder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Platies are honestly my favorite fish. Easy to breed as well

  • @SpiritAquatics
    @SpiritAquatics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Platys were one of the first tropical fish I ever kept. I had the yellow to orange fade ones. Good choice 👍

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks mate. cant believe i've waited until now!!

  • @ericplunder2744
    @ericplunder2744 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My very first tropical fish were sunset platys. Stunning. And MANY fry survived.

  • @TobyCreates
    @TobyCreates 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been planning on doing a Platy tank for a while, and this just made me want to do it more!

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      go for it Toby. Make another banger. I watched your new vid. Those little pots for food are great. My wife would love you!

    • @TobyCreates
      @TobyCreates 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MDFishTanks glad you liked the video MD! Your support means a lot. I’ll look into doing a Platy scape :)
      P.S: I’m buying some pearlweed online right now... you made it seem almost too good to be true so I had to try it out!

  • @amandah2490
    @amandah2490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a real soft spot for Platties. One of my favourite fish.

  • @glennk.7348
    @glennk.7348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And congratulations on a quarter million subscribers!! 🥳

  • @MoneyMeech
    @MoneyMeech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woah I’ve been waiting for the Molly & Platy tank! Great scape MD!

  • @wikyWargaming
    @wikyWargaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for turning me onto those root tabs. All my tiny plants have doubled or tripled in size over the last month.

  • @jman2u50
    @jman2u50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never had platys but they always seemed super pretty

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah happy little fish

  • @patriciat3paynter981
    @patriciat3paynter981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got Mollies and the black ones are gorgeous! I must say, they are really fun and entertaining fishes. They love chasing one another and playing. Platies are similar to mollies too. So enjoy your new fishes and great choice with the platies you've picked. They look great in the tank! Watch out for those babies

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mollie tank coming for sure!

  • @siddharthshankarpradhan8849
    @siddharthshankarpradhan8849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love from India bruh😍😍 You deserve more popularity

  • @bibo8655
    @bibo8655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One word, “Awesome”

  • @kathykirkham1347
    @kathykirkham1347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Platies are my fave! I have a platy sorority lol so we don’t have more babies, then the swordtail had babies lol you are so talented love your tanks , you inspired me during covid and i planted all my tanks, nuttin like yours but not too shabby

  • @TWilliams205
    @TWilliams205 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When he pulled out measuring tape 🤣🤣🤣. Coming thru with the conversions because I definitely needed it here in America.

  • @harshanigunawardana9708
    @harshanigunawardana9708 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every thing he makes it looks perfect

  • @chrisj6243
    @chrisj6243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome , I love those fish , the tanks is great

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks christopher

  • @valeriee9532
    @valeriee9532 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this tank🥰

  • @theguy3278
    @theguy3278 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this tank is stunning!

  • @jackquinton8050
    @jackquinton8050 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That ludwigia is my fav plant looks sooooo cool

  • @scoty_.g1772
    @scoty_.g1772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hey MD pls try a brackish aquarium with bumblebee gobies

  • @mr.robinsoncrewso7753
    @mr.robinsoncrewso7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Tank looks really good. Best wishes from Germany.

  • @davidlyall7346
    @davidlyall7346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a work of art. Fantastic job!

  • @paulinelouisevelayo1079
    @paulinelouisevelayo1079 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a gorgeous tank scape! 😍😍🐟🐠

  • @gabrielleyourmoder
    @gabrielleyourmoder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    its already looking beatiful🤩🤩

  • @SIRO_GLYDER
    @SIRO_GLYDER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aww platys will love this

  • @harrysamuppet6804
    @harrysamuppet6804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MD I started my tank with 6 platys. As livebearers I quite liked the idea of the odd baby fish. I had read that even the parents will eat their young. Four months later I currently have about 7 teenagers & a further 10 new babies. I literally don’t know what to do with them. Am hoping my local fish store (if it ever opens again) will take them off me. I would have been better buying a couple of rabbits ☺️

  • @dkbpesmobile8089
    @dkbpesmobile8089 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always wanted to see you doing a platy scape because I have been keeping them for 6 months,always waited for this video 😂

  • @milkweeddreams8828
    @milkweeddreams8828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great choice, they look amazing...BTW, perfect fish music too, calming...

  • @dantreuthart9146
    @dantreuthart9146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, I enjoy viewing your videos. I noticed that the first coat of paint was an interesting mottled pattern. It wouldn't hide equipment or cords but it is giving me some ideas for my next aquarium. Thanks!

  • @davidbaker6382
    @davidbaker6382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks really great MD!

  • @medwardbell
    @medwardbell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Plates are fun. And they breed like crazy

  • @tessahawkins3019
    @tessahawkins3019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just there yesterday.. picked up some plants - food ready to set up my tank

  • @robertroesler8023
    @robertroesler8023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. Thanks for the step by step demo

  • @charligc8904
    @charligc8904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loooovvvveeeee platy's they were my 1st fish and they are just lush and full of character and they love chasing a lazer pen 🖊 😄 its class to watch lol! Xx

  • @marcogabrielnardez326
    @marcogabrielnardez326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    congratulations, you have made a simply beautiful aquarium. I'll try to make a similar one, with the plants I find here in Brazil

  • @amyhill1747
    @amyhill1747 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really lovely! Loved the relaxing music too.

  • @tylersbackyard5356
    @tylersbackyard5356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish i could also fill my room like yours. Beautiful 😍

  • @mariosangling4118
    @mariosangling4118 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing set up and has inspired me to get a platy tank 🙌

  • @thathobbitlife
    @thathobbitlife 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was an excellent color choice!!

  • @tacdad1034
    @tacdad1034 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, beautiful tank!

  • @kumarashokgak
    @kumarashokgak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly, excellent choice of color . Glad you didn't go for neon & red one.

  • @ratsters7
    @ratsters7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning tank!

  • @pandanope7846
    @pandanope7846 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! The fish are lovely

  • @SH-os1ck
    @SH-os1ck 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're so skilled!

  • @andrewtaylor8679
    @andrewtaylor8679 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You give good inspiration for so many scapes which are obtainable for the average aquarium keeper's.would like it if you would do a marine planted tank as you don't see many and you would put it across in a way any one could do. You have a brilliant channel.

  • @twunderaquatics1770
    @twunderaquatics1770 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos keep getting better and better. 💞 Liked

  • @likaangelikash
    @likaangelikash 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful aquarium 💚

  • @blkpik6746
    @blkpik6746 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think i should recreate this.
    You're awesome man, every scape is so fvcking perfect.

  • @jamiemenis4579
    @jamiemenis4579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ALSO - Would love love love a video on scaping a tank that has a teeny tiny area out the water for a mini red claw crab to enjoy but have fish thrive too. Cheers MD

  • @calebwatson3023
    @calebwatson3023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another awesome build!

  • @azzomeister
    @azzomeister 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks super cool... you won't see those gold lazers alot... I rarely see mine around in my 300l

  • @khgn1234
    @khgn1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just jealous of his grow out tanks for plants... even my locl fishstore does not have that many plants

  • @sazzybkk6664
    @sazzybkk6664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks amazing as always

  • @ralphdupre357
    @ralphdupre357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey mate, love your Tanks 👍
    Get some swordtails . Not too long ago I added 1 male and 2 female Swordtails to my guppy Tank. The females had about 20+ babies within the 1st 2 days.. they seem so happy 😃 and growing daily ✌️

  • @Ourfrenchiegirls
    @Ourfrenchiegirls 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous! 🐟

  • @theocloete4320
    @theocloete4320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!its beautiful!!!!!

  • @mrcharlie5898
    @mrcharlie5898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos mate, I start my day with our awesome videos!

  • @jaclyncritesJesuslovesyou
    @jaclyncritesJesuslovesyou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing!! 🐟🌱🤩

  • @mann1zee
    @mann1zee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really want him to do shell dwellers and do a beach theme

  • @madhatterjones4781
    @madhatterjones4781 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Love your enthusiasm

  • @naegwut
    @naegwut 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite fish!

  • @septyanz17
    @septyanz17 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, looks so beautiful... I learn many this here. Thanks brother 🙏

  • @dlioncoulthurst778
    @dlioncoulthurst778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always good stuff bro, hailing from Barbados...Hoorah...Stay Safe bro!!

  • @mann1zee
    @mann1zee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep an eye out for the shimmies, your water is on the softer side x looks epic x

  • @sharonlewis6258
    @sharonlewis6258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You always do an amazing job.

  • @ESF19791111
    @ESF19791111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SO...THE PLATY COLORS ARE ORANGE AND BLACK , THAT IS...GREAT COMBINATION WITH THE BLACK BACKGROUND AND THE REDNESS OF THE LUDWIGIA-SUPER-RED AND THE RED-BROWN WOOD .
    IN SHORT : BLACK-FINS MACH THE BLACK-BEACKGROUND , ORENG-BODY MACH THE RED PLANT AND RED-BROWN-WOO:D :)
    AND...ALL THE OTHER FISH AND SHRIMP HAVE SOME COLOR THAT MACH THE COLOR CONCEPT :)
    AMAZING :)
    VERY SMART COMBINATION :)
    THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)