How To: Planted Goldfish Aquarium Tutorial - The Ranchu Crew 

1st Job MD'ers...like the video for me. It helps more than you know! PATREON: if you want to support future builds or possible help fund a bigger studio to make more videos, then you can here: www.patreon.com/mdfishtanks ...And maybe buy some merch in the banner below if you want to support the channel. All profits go towards building the new studio in the spring time so I can make even better videos for you guys :) Timestamps: 1:36 Filtration 5:33 New Studio 6:16 Moss Wrap 9:08 Hardscape 12:22 Plants 18:34 Adding Fish So this is the planted Goldfish tank guys. It's taken longer than I thought due to cutting Chocolate as seen in the previous video. But it's finally here. I hope you enjoy it and love The Ranchu Crew as much as i do! FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/md_fishtanks/ For business enquiries: sivadcram@gmail.com All my plants are from Tropica: www.tropica.com All my hardscape is from Aquarium Gardens: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ 80cm tank: www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/aq... 710 light: www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/aq... 1000 ltr/hr filter: www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/10... Items i use regularly: Tropica Aquasoil: US: amzn.to/2JSU4qe UK: amzn.to/34GQsjp Tropica Substrate Powder: UK: amzn.to/2JROmVT Tropica Ferts Premium: amzn.to/2CaTakS Tropica Ferts Specialised: amzn.to/2WLgOxV Tropica Nutrition Capsules: UK amzn.to/36xqMau US amzn.to/2JQSfKp Opti White Nano Tank & Light: amzn.to/2pwuy3h You can buy the bowls i use here: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL Amazon.com: amzn.to/2M4FwFO Gooseneck Clip on lamp (similar as product is now discontinued) Amazon UK amzn.to/2LNat13 Amazon. com amzn.to/2IlwLVA Mini Water Pump: Amazon UK amzn.to/2mjHDez Amazon. com amzn.to/2oAmf5y LED FLoodlights: Amazon UK amzn.to/31KQwgQ Amazon. com amzn.to/359rp9J #plantedtank #aquascape #mdfishtanks PATREON: if you want to support future builds or possible help fund a bigger studio to make more videos, then you can here: www.patreon.com/mdfishtanks

Those fish must be thinking they died and went to heaven.....love the tank..

The tank looks fantastic! And the ranchus are like cute chubby hamsters.

Can I just say that I’m so pleased that you’re interested in and pursuing goldfish for your tanks! I really love their look and they can be a very entertaining species to keep. Yet, it seems hardly any RU-vidrs like or keep them. Keep on keepin’ on! Going to donate to your patreon, would love to see more Goldie content

the goldfish have such innocent looks in their eyes. I'm happy they have such a pretty home

I enjoy many of your projects, but this is the first one I'm genuinely jealous of. Love the fish and the aquarium. Hope you keep us updated on this one.

Ranchus are usually kept in such terrible conditions because people treat them like they're not worth bothering for. They look so much more beautiful in a planted tank, thank you for sharing!

Never been a fan of bare bottom tanks but this one is beautiful. You’ve changed my mind. And, of course, with goldfish it makes a lot of sense.

THE BEST goldfish scape I’ve ever seen...practical,yet natural...with no substrate,it’s the best of both worlds...all your tanks look great...you have the ability to create aesthetically pleasing,natural scenes in your aquariums...it’s excellent,tank after tank..!!! Please continue to amaze us...THANX..!!!

This dude even displayed the song title, now thats professional quality!

Great video, hugs from Brazilian aquarists!

They're so cute! I'd keep goldfish, if I didn't already have dreams of a huge community tank. Guess I'll live vicariously through others. Thanks for posting. 😊

Really respect how honest you are

Aw, you don't understand how happy I am to see this video!! And thanks for adding the Duckweed!! Goldfish love snacking on it, so if you have an endless supply and you need to get rid of some, put it in the Goldie tank, and they'll love it as a nice, healthy snack! Also, for me, I always add some Romaine or green leaf lettuce, and use the Omega One veggie clip to hang it on the side. And Goldies LOVE grazing on lettuce, spinach, blanched zucchini, green bean, pea, apple, etc!

Looks Fantastic, I tried with River Rock and Java fern it was ok they did batter the fern and they really don't appreciate the light so like yourself I added duck weed and they were eating it quickly, soon out grew my 135L tank and squabbled constantly...I ended up building a 1000 gallon pond and put them in there. I wish you good luck because I really like goldfish and plants, keep us updated, lovely job I'm almost tempted again. on one note you could place the intake a couple of mm the floor of the aquarium, that's where I'd put it should catch most of the mess they make. GL best Lee

Greetings from Oregon! I am setting up an aquarium for ranchu goldfish right now! They are so cute, I absolutely love them and have wanted some for years. This gave me a lot of inspiration and insight. Looks awesome, great job!

Beautiful goldfish tank. Those goldfish probably believe they are in heaven. Gorgeous tank.

This is my favourite set up of yours. You've done a great job at making the fish the focus. However, the actual aquascape is stunning, beautiful, and soooo natural. I love it.

I don't think I've ever disliked any of your tanks. Keep it up!!

I am just setting up my first planted ranchu tank after 3 years of tropical fishkeeping! I am so excited to delve into goldfish and your video has been a great inspiration for how to set their tank up.

So many comments - congrats! I cannot go through all of them so probably many already mentioned to put some sand at the botton of the tank. Yes, as a keeper of goldfish for more than a year I highly recommend this. Goldfish love to dig into the sand. Obviously this makes some mess sometimes but you have your tank planned very well and I do not see that big issue in your case. Try it and make them more happy! :)

Thanks for a video on the goldfish. I'm a big fan of the Oranda's. I've had many tropicals in my younger days, I just enjoy the beauty of the Orandas.

I never watch a video beyond 5 mins except your vids...this was a treat for the goldfish and us...every minute of the video was amazing

Pitcher plants would be fantastic for your fly problem and super cool to boot.

I am the one who likes your video before watching .. I also have a dream to build planted tank but I can't afford right now 😊😋😋 because planted setup is very very expensive in India.. thanks for Inspiring us ♥️♥️ love from India ♥️♥️

This is my personal favorite scape I’ve seen on the entire internet, I’m blown away.

Judging by the behaviour of your goldfish the white one is probably a male and the orange one is most likely a female

Hi, wow I learnt a lot especially how to fix the moss on the rocks. Aquascaping is something you really do show your education within. That tank looked amazing. The fern was a game changer. It brang height and a focal point. My other points, there are two... You really don't need to do the silly take parts.. I watch you because you know what you are doing and talking about. All the tanks quality of clarity shows off. and the fish show they are happy. Second part is I am sorry but I have a favourite. Hi there ghost. The problem is the old days of win a fish has downgraded goldfish, I haven't had a tank for years but I am seriously thinking about starting up again.

If you want to get rid of the flies, get some clouded archers or something along those lines.

I am a newbie and your enthusiasm is AWESOME!! Thanks for great content!!

such cuties!!! my abuelo used to call my abuela “como un pescadito” bc he said she looked like a cute little fish. i never got it until now seeing these cuties hehehehe

i just bought a 55 i haven't set up yet to upgrade my pair of goldfish from their 30 gallon tank and have been looking for scape ideas, i might have found my inspiration here!!

This is really inspiring. I just inherited two goldfish a little unexpectedly but they were in such a small tank. I want to do something like this for them soon

Gold fish are awesome! I have them for 12 years now in A 800l tank. I have all kinds of them and they became huge. They all ave their own character, are very tame and when I walk near the tank they all start to beg for food. They could eat all day if I let them :D They really watch what is going on in the livingroom. They love to eat the plants as well lol, so I have to buy new one pretty often. They are tiny cute garbage tanks. I really love my goldfish

Oh man it is amazing! I have been checking my RU-vid three times daily waiting for this video since you announced it! As a fellow goldfish keeper, ( 17 over 6 tanks 😬) it’s so great to see them showed so beautifully and that you can have goldfish in a beautiful tank with plants! Love love love this build!! ❤️

Pebble mountain is looking fantastic. 👍👍 Please give them a gravel bed. Use black shrimp gravel 4mm: It will block the reflections of the glass bottom for the camera, does not add nutrion like soil, and the ranchu get something to chew on. A layer of 10mm will do.

What you have achieved is unbelievable . Too darn good . It's all very enviable . I appreciate your effort and love your presentation . Keep shining man !!

I really love your aquascapes. You are very talented. I enjoy your videos very much. Hello from Ohio, USA.

I love how everyone is saying his tank looks really good, THEY ALL LOOK AMAZING 👍 I love goldfish

it really helps if they can swim trough it and behind it that gives them much more space to play ore just be a second away from the other goldfish. then they leave the plants much more alone. i do planted tanks with my goldfish and i found out that works really great because they leave your plants alone. you do have to change it up in the so much weeks to keep them triggerd.

I am in the very, very beginnings of setting up a Ranchu tank (because, ermagherd!!! they are so cute!!!). It will be my first "larger" aquarium and THIS is incredible! Thank you for so many great ideas!

The tank looks really great! It is so nice to see goldfish being kept properly 😊 You are such an inspirational guy, I just love the "simplicity" of the way you're thinking and doing things! 😁

its so nice watching a video of somebody driving on the right side which is the left side of the road

I can't imagine that. 😂 I was looking for information about gold fish about one hour ago. I jumped on the YT and I see your new video added one hour ago. Magic! 😍😊😂

Ur literally so wholesome u just got rid of my anxiety. Ty💀

dude your ranchu shows a sign of pairing they could breed any time

my daughter and I thank you for making a really cool video. We really liked the part where Chocolate, Pumpkin and Ghost went into this amazing space 🍀🐟🐠🐠🍃

I love that you have fallen for goldfish. They are the fish that if I could only keep one type (God forbid), it would be them.

Best aquascape with fancy goldfish i've seen so far.

I didn’t see Chocolate in the thumbnail at first, almost had a mini heart attack! Love the tank and the scape btw, you’re awesome!!

I so agreed with you. I didn't know I wanted a goldfish until I saw The Ranchu Crew. Aaah man I wish I had space for it. Awesome work.

This is so wholesome 😊 also for some reason I thought the fish were much bigger but then they were so tiny when u held them! I love goldfish but I don't know if I'll get more I don't want to go through watching them get swim bladder issues like my first one.

You got amazing skills, very creative, I love goldfish and planted tank but was not aware we can have both together, thanks for this video, The audio, video, it’s timing and the steps you explained are of perfect quality. You made my day, thanks again

This is one of my most favorite tanks youve done so far. Love it bro!!!!!

Unique setup, I like it. Canister filter is definitely the way to go for a big freshwater tank like that.

It’s lovely to see goldfish in a planted tank, liked! I also love the half naked tank idea, looking neat! Now I want some ranchu, lol

Ranchus are the the cutest.

Turned out great man!👍 Those Goldfish look great in that Tank, their color really contrast nicely against all the green!

Aww they look fantastic in their new home! So awkward, wobbley and weird that they become just adorable. The island look fantastic and the black bare bottom make it look like a green island above an abyss, super cool.

I LOVE the goldfish and the tank. Perfection. Thank you for testing all this out for us. When we move in a few years I’ll be copying you. :)

I've been planning for a long time to aquascape my goldfish tank but I want no substrate and quite simple and also nice to look at. What you've made is a GREAT example. Thank you so much for sharing your art. Its really beautiful.

How can you not love those chubby little water pigs?! 😍😍😍😍 They're amazing and so is their new tank. 💦🌱❤️

I’m happy that you chose goldfish!

I have been taking care of Goldfish for most of my life. I've always loved them with the long ribbon like tails. I have 6 total, 1 Pearlscale, 1 Red Cap, 1 Ranchu, and 3 Orandas! Love my fish💜💜💜 My Ranchu swims around like a tank.

There's sceptics and 'experts' for every hobby. There can be problems with keeping Goldfish, many overstock, overfeed etc. You have a huge knowledge, and you've applied it well to this ,often seen as tricky, area of the hobby. This method looks awesome, and no doubt others feel the same, I see this based on the fact that, at the time I'm writing this, you have no thumbs down! So if anyone can disprove the rule it's you. Keep up the good work Bro.

That island scape is AMAZING! Absolutely love it. The chunky monkey lil goldfish don't look half bad in there either 😜 👍💕👍

Really nice this minimalistic tank! And what a lovely, clumsy and chubby ranchu crew!

I love it!! Thank you so much for showing a planted goldie tank! Gave me some great ideas for my own :-) Can't wait for an update!!

Loved it when you put the fish in.

Damn man, wish I could be you. I just want to say congratiolations on your channel growth, well deserved ‘cause your videos are top notch

This is fantastic. I am planning a large tank with Orandas and Ranchus. I am inspired by your video to experiment a planted tank with Gold fish.

if i had a studio like this with the amount of supplies that this guy has i would’ve thought I died and went to heaven lmao

That tank looks big enough for two more fish, so peaceful to watch your vids, helps me sleep.

I think they are cute!

Love the names you gave the goldfish.They have a beautiful tank now.

I do live the look of this tank never thought I’d like a bottomless tank but you’ve smashed it 👌 but personally am not a goldfish fan I think some shinners in there would look stunning 👀😂 but nah it’s what you want and like and good job bud

WOW I'm inspired. always a fan of gold fish even the colorful feeders but never scaped for them

I really enjoyed this setting. The final result is simple amaizing. The idea of an island works great with goldfish. Congratulations...

I like your videos, clear and easy to do God Bless you 🙏🙏🙏

Beautiful Goldfish Tank. I want a Goldfish tank too!!!

Oh gosh they are so cute, fish tank looks superb

Get some archer fish for those flies :P

I think it turned out beautiful. You are very talented. It was worth the wait. Thank you.

Those plants don’t need sand or anything to anchor down on? I wanted to do something similar to this with plants for my betta but I thought they had to have substrate.

Brilliant. The bare bottom is striking and will make it easy to clean. Can't wait for the follow up vid to see how the plants faired. Well done mate!

On the bright side u can just feed all your extra duckweed to the goldfish

There is a chubby black fancy goldfish at my local fish shop and I want him so bad. But I'm still new to fish so I'll stick with my Betta and tetras atm and think about Goldfish in the future. For now, I'll look at yours. 🤗

Anyone know where I can get rocks like this? looking for medium/large round-ish boulders

Thanks for the goldfish planted tank. The fish look really cute. Please keep us updated, we'd love to watch them enjoying their time in the aquarium.

I think I missed this, how many gallons is that tank :o?

all of your fish tanks are amazing

"NOW THERE'S TWO!!" Ahahaha!

I find your videos quite insipirational. Thanks

I cant get enough duckweed for my goldfish they just eat it

Thanks for showing more possibilities for planted goldfish tanks!

Russian like! 😊 👍

Great looking tank will be following the progression of this as i am planning a planted goldfish tank myself.

That tank is looking great

They will get big quickly if they eat all the duckweed you can provide. Glad you went with the big tank from the start.

Just the vid I was looking for. I have a java fern but wanted more green with out having to use substrate. Basically as low maintenance as possible so I'm not put off the hobbie. Thanks for the ideas the tanks an fish look great 👍