Aquascape Tutorial: PLATY FISH Mountain Aquarium (How To: Step by Step Planted Tank Guide) 

NEW MERCH CLICK HERE: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/md-fish-tanks In this video I challange myself to a rock only aquascape. But more than that, I wanted to create a mountain style aquarium that keeps a sense of scale and perspective. Not easy to do at all but I think the finished look is pleasing. Equipment (all links affiliate): LIGHT: US amzn.to/3jGqCpW UK amzn.to/3yHQ4j1 FILTER: US amzn.to/2WQk5zU UK amzn.to/3zNKWes 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/

Always love watching these aqua scapes, but this has to be my most favourite one yet! 😍

Beaut scape, the platies color really pop against the green and the grey rocks!!👌🐠🐡🐟

The reflection on the top of the water makes it look even more amazing

Watching for over a year now quietly but this tank is too good to not comment. This style should be the replacement for the Cichlid tank. It's incredible! Best tank yet

Each new aquascape exceeds the previous in beauty and visual interest. MD rocks!

Very impressed with this build. I would love to see more "rock only" builds like this. Amazing!

IMHO, after a year of mixed content, this is what we are still here for - something that makes me say ‘wow, I want to do that’. Congrats MD!

I always think you can't go better than you already have and you always prove me wrong!

Wow, I seriously love this scape Dunno what it is about the tanks with a pathway, but whenever I get the chance to make a planted aquarium I’ll deffo replicate this look And the fish go hand in hand with all the contrasts

Wow!!! This tank is incredible!! At first, I was like uh oh, I don't know if I'm gonna like this, but the more you added the more gorgeous it got and I saw it come to life!!! Amazing work! I think this is your best scape so far! Kuddos!!😊

Yes MD this is awesome! To say it's out of your comfort zone you've done an amazing job!

This is not only one of your best scapes, but also one of the best videos. My God this was good...

Awesome job! I have such fond memories of platy fish. They were my first ever fish.

Have to say, this was probably my most favourite scape you've done so far. Really like the epic mountain scape.

This must be my favorite of your tanks so far! Breathtaking!

You can actually put moss and glue in a mixer and paint the stones with that mixture. The moss will still grow (if you dont mix to long) and looks amazing when grown to full size... Saw it one RU-vid-Video, but I can't remember the name... 😅

Saw 1 video on my feed yesterday about an eco system bowl, and now I am in love with this shit

wow. best mountain scape i've seen

Watching videos like this is like a theraphy. Beautiful setup. 😍

Loved this. The scape is gorgeous! The fact that you used Platy fish warmed my heart. I love them.

Love the red of tge plattys against the grey of the rock ... kudos on the stand ... I think it looks like a "bought one!"

The colours of the platties, reallydo pop in this tank. Another awesome scape MD.🇿🇦😷🌿🌱🐟🐠

MD love the tank. I have platys my self and I wish I had that tank no matter how much it would cost. You are the King of The Sea.

honestly this room is probably better then 85% of sea parks out there

Dang, I can see how addicted you can get to this hobby. To create a little world, and then fill it with life. Its so amazing :D

I'm a newbie, you don't know how helpful this video has been as I'm totally clueless about what plants to get and even how to put them in the tank. Thank you x

Wow! The different platy sizes make the perspective even more realistic!!! Tiny ones in the back make it look really far back. So cool!

Incredible aquascape! How you took a small tank and made it look so big is amazing. Love your work.

This dude is just unbelievable! His aquascape are CRAZY! Keep it up!!!👍👍🔥🔥

The discus in the adjacent tank had a fun time watching the setup

I probably would have done a blue frosted background to give that "sky" effect. But outside of that... STUNNING! Great job again MD!

Looks great! Those bright orange platys pop so well!!!

I'm getting ready to do a 40-long Breeder or a 55 gallon. This gives me inspiration in how to do my rocks & I wanted to use Platties & guppies.

This scape pushed me over the edge to start my own tank. I need to scale it down to 40-50L, but you gave great inspiration!

This is such a beautiful scape! It is difficult to raise platy fries though. Amazing that you've raised them perfectly 👌

LOVE this Aquascape design you have created!!! This is just STUNNING!!! Yes, Platys are just as prolific as Guppies!!! Great selection for this tank!!!

I got into mostly breeding very soo after getting involved with aquariums...that involved basically a bare bottomed tank...now that içve scaled back to less tanks i'm interested in a more aeshetic look of planted tanks...i've watched quite a few youtubers dealing with a q uascaping...that led me to subscribing...i've much to learn and i appreciate your down to earth approach..

Amazing job on this one. Amano would be proud.

The fish really pop in that scape. A really lovely tank.

It's like you've listened to me, I've been thinking on making such an aquascape for my new 160l aquarium and I'm sure your video is gonna be a great inspiration.

That is my favorite scape you have done so far! I have watch almost every video you have made. You actually inspired my current scape in my 55g.

Good effort. Nice to see you try a diorama, you should do more like this. I'd like to see you make an IAPLC scape and film the journey of the whole build and entry to the 2022 contest.

I think one of my favorites. The fish species were perfect for the design.

Serious build MD. The frost was a genius idea to me it gives the tank more depth. When you added the fish wow it really made the tank pop. 🔥

The shadows make it so much better

I absolutely love this! My husband bought me a tank for Christmas but I'm a little scared to start it, been looking for inspiration & this tank is my favorite by far! 😊

Cool aquascape. The background make it look much better. Love the fish too.

OMG.🥰🥰🥰🥰 Im legit crying with joy.😍😂 This tank and the platys look sooo amazing. Damn! You are good MD🙌🏾

Wow!! I’ve watched pretty much all your videos and am always excited when you release a new video with a new scape, but I have to say this is probably my favourite one yet!!! You’re so talented!

this is one of the best and most creative aquascape ive ever seen! so beautiful

I have a real soft spot for Platties so it's lovely to see you do a scape just for them☺

Boy you nailed it! Fantastic! Of all your aquascapes this has to be my all time favorite. I'm a big fan of less is more. A very big thumbs up!

Liked the scape as your other work, however video production always blows my mind.. especially the introduction of the platies.

Would you ever consider doing a Collab with green aqua?

You know a tank is going to be absolutely beautiful when md scapes it. Keep the good work up.

I’d quiet happily say this is one of my fave that you have done actually

It’s turned out An absolutely stunning tank. Love it!

This will be my main inspiration on my next rescape. Thank you for sharing how to build this. I hope you'll have a video soon that have your subscriber's build (that's inspired with your build) and leave comments and suggestions!

Best build yet MD! The Platty's really pop against the stone and plants!!

Emerald eye rasbora would have been amazing in this tank… their schooling is phenomenal

Wow, please please come and scape my tank like this! This is my perfect looking tank!

Genius takes many forms.

Yes this my favorite landscape you have done!! 😅😄

His best tank yet.

Uuummm quit a lot of people on here seem to think 🤔 this is your best tank build so far,and I must agree 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻especially with the orange/red platys against the grey rock 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

This is absolutely beautiful. These Mollies are perfect for this scape. They stand out soo well!! Love it!!!

Never seen your videos before. I thought the aquascape looked suuuuper dope then you came in with that foggy film. Added a real nice effect to the “mysterious pathway” you were talking about.

looks unreal mate! the discuss tank setups have been my favorite till now, well done!

By far you’re best scape! More like it!!

Absolute artist.

Awesome job. Loved the final tank. Those platies really pop against that stunning scape. Nice one MD! 👍🏻

The hammer part got me choking with laughter! u're great MD ! LD :D

Brilliant! I prefer stone so this is perfekt in my eyes. Plants and stone and livebearers. Lovely.

I really like that you are expanding your range a bit more with scapes like these. They are quite a bit different than your usual tanks and I think that's a good thing both for your own growth but also for us as (long time) viewers

So I've watched all your videos numerous times, this Platy mountain tho is by far the one I've watched most! I just love it so much. It's seriously just so awesome, really feels as if I am looking at actual mountains and that valley path way is just perfect!

I'd love an in depth tutorial on how you build your stands nowadays! They are so sleek and convenient!

waiting up all night to see when you upload even tho I have to be up in the morning for work >>

I remember this stand, it's the reef tank one isn't it. Looks as good as the one's you would buy from the pros.👍

Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Favorite Aquascape this year hands down. love it !

The only thing I would question is that rimless tanks should have foam mats under them and that the stand needs to be level. Also, the tank full with water and huge heavy rocks...woo hoo!!!! very heavy. Nothing I would greatly disagree on with anyone. I just enjoy watching aquarium people on youtube enjoy their water boxes as I do.

This is my favorite tank so far 😍😍

I think this is my favorite so far!

Dory and Nemo: "and remember to swim through it, not over it." MD: "Oh look, more plants !!" Marlin: " ... here we go again..."

Best one yet in my opinion

The rock pathway is a great look. Thanks for the inspiration.

Stunning. That’s my favourite so far! Scale is everything and the small fish with small leaved planting and the monumental rocks looks v Japanese!!

Looks great! I like that you did something different. The rocks make the Platy fish really stand out! I also love the curiosity of your Discus fish! They seemed to always be watching you!! ❤️

You're the greatest I didn't know Amazon sold these things and I been looking so glad I ran across your page.

AMAZING AQUASCAPE ! YOUR BEST AQUASCAPER !

A true work of art.

That really is the perfect scape for those color plattys

Love it ,the Platey's just pop . thanks

You've done so many great scapes but I think this is truly amazing.Beautiful.

Love all your stuff MD but I think this night be my favourite ever scape!

Best tank you have ever done I wanna do one now

WOW, just wow the detail!! Awesome!!!

Best hard scape yet

When you have a new addiction caused by one person on RU-vid… thanks I needed a new hobby

This came out so beautifully.