Aquascape Tutorial: Non co2 4ft Discus Aquarium (How To: Full Step By Step Guide, Planted Tank)

This is my Non co2 4ft Planted Discus Aquarium. It has taken 4 months to get to the final segment that shows the current result. There have been ups and downs, times when I wanted to tare it down...but through perseverance, I was able to get the plants growing really well after I realised there were essentially zero nitrates in the tank. My substrate in filtration system was too efficient. I added more root tabs and nitrate to the tank. This is when it took off and I added a second light. The plants consumed all the nutrients meaning nothing left for algae. The tank is now very balanced and needs minimal maintenance even with the heavy feeding for the Discus. Hope you enjoyed the video 😊

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[MDFishTanks]

This is my Non co2 4ft Planted Discus Aquarium. It has taken 4 months to get to the final segment that shows the current result. There have been ups and downs, times when I wanted to tare it down...but through perseverance, I was able to get the plants growing really well after I realised there were essentially zero nitrates in the tank. My substrate in filtration system was too efficient. I added more root tabs and nitrate to the tank. This is when it took off and I added a second light. The plants consumed all the nutrients meaning nothing left for algae. The tank is now very balanced and needs minimal maintenance even with the heavy feeding for the Discus. Hope you enjoyed the video 😊

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[MDFishTanks]

This is an amalgamation of all the build vlogs plus the final result section at the end of the video after 4 months of growth for those that maybe confused. Hope you enjoy it again if you've seen it before. I completely forgot how it looked when I'd finished it vs now so it was an awesome surprise to see how much it has grown in! I mean, I knew it had grown but didn't realise how much until side by side!! 😲

[ErPuff]

MD : they are the most beautiful fish i have ever seen
Ember :T-T

[denarisnoctem]

Love that Ember just swam into your hands before the transfer.

[spoiltpig]

Md, your such a inspiration to me and for my fish tanks/aqua scaping. Honestly man I couldn’t thank you enough for all your content. It’s helped my not only in the hobby, but also with my mental health. Your just so positive ! Massive legend mate, keep it up ✌️

[brandisdreamland]

YouTube had the nerve to ask was your video a good recommendation…. UM DUH ITS also soothing and educational and helpful 🥰

[elizabethgiles]

Ai jinne seeing Ember brings a tear to my eye
Hope you doing alright MD

[typicallyusual]

I think a lot of aquascapers don’t do research on the fish they keep before buying them, and they use the fish as decor to make their planted tanks look nice, but don’t consider the well-being of the fish. You, on the other hand, obviously care a lot for your fish, which I really respect. Also, I’ve been having brown diatom algae for months already in my no CO2 tank, and I keep second guessing on whether my light is too bright. Seeing your video gave me hope that one day I could balance my tank even with medium lighting and no CO2, thanks!

[Eviscerator]

I love how gentle you are with your animals

[gadegiongadegion]

So Beautiful!!! Sorry for your loss. Pigeon was a beauty, they all are. Thank you again for sharing.

[judyhobday]

It amazes me that you can pick up a tank with some water in and it does not seem to stress the tank. If I did that I would become the owner of a warped and useless tank. Love your discus, so lovely.

[chrisbee]

Looks beautiful. I got quite choked up at the end when I read that you had lost the pigeon blood discus. I would love to see an update on this tank and also a shoal of about 30 rummy-nose tetras they just seem to go so well with discus

[yasmindean]

I’m just going to restart my aquarium after about 4 years … I just started watching your content. I think I’m in love with your adorable Amber…. Totally torn between what fish to put into my juwel 180 aquarium now that I have seen cutie Amber…

[ezstreet]

Between this and the platy scape, you're really stepping up your scape game! Love the evolution. Looking awesome!

[tomh]

Setting up a new tank now and seeing this layout and those apistos really makes me want to finally go for a pair. Inspiring as always!

[juncube]

The discus are happier with their newly designed tank! ❤ Amazing!

[jerod]

I've been contemplating setting up a discus aquarium for a few years now but I could never decide on an idea for the scape until today. You've made an absolutely stunning tank!

[ameliasparks]

your discus legit love you dude, its so neat. another great tank set up.

[keirallifluous]

The setup is absolutely nice. I hope these gorgeous fishes be having a bigger and wider tank anytime soon as it’s a bit small for them.

[doriansteele]

I laugh every time you say it looks weird. Cause to me it always looks good. The plants just take it to the next level. You are a true artist. Keep it up. I truly enjoy your channel.