The Most Complete Aquascaping Beginners Guide I've Ever Made - Learn ALL The Basics!

2025 Complete Aquascaping Beginners Guide. Want to get started with Aquascaping? In this video I will show you step by step what to do, and we will go over all the basics you need to know. Aquascaping is an amazing hobby that more people discover everyday! With this beginners guide I hope to set you on the right track so you can start creating your own beautiful aquascape. Everything I've used to create these aquascapes (affiliate links) Dennerle Scaper's Tank 55L (Float glass) EU: https://bit.ly/3W20EA3 Dennerle Scaper's Tank 55L (White glass) EU: https://bit.ly/3DFFnpl US: https://bit.ly/3CthyxM Chihiros 45B series (Budget light) EU: https://bit.ly/4a0tYwy (code ''mjaquascaping'') US: https://amzn.to/3DzpuRe Twinstar 450 E series IV (High tech light) EU: https://bit.ly/3SiCjTH US: https://bit.ly/41ZOlbi Superfish Aquaflow 200 (Budget filter) EU: https://amzn.to/3BFpzT6 US: https://amzn.to/3ZXFc01 Oase Filtosmart 100 Thermo EU: https://bit.ly/3eoYxUn US: https://amzn.to/4fBJWyg Dennerle Compact heater EU: https://amzn.to/3VZQIqA US: https://amzn.to/42hle3p Complete CO2 system EU: https://bit.ly/3ZYGQPe US: https://bit.ly/3joXupR Flexible filter tubing EU: https://bit.ly/3PiW7Fk (code ''mjaquascaping'') US: https://bit.ly/3PiW7Fk (code ''mjaquascaping'') Glass Lily Pipe Set EU: https://amzn.to/4fYd0QV US: https://amzn.to/4fGI4nZ AQUASOIL EU: https://bit.ly/3QupYNa US: https://bit.ly/3qoaoI0 GLASS BACKGROUND FOIL US: https://amzn.to/3NKopcC EU: https://amzn.to/41d4HJg Super glue Liquid EU: https://bit.ly/3rC0rY3 US: https://amzn.to/408UAqi Super glue Gel EU: https://amzn.to/46B3L52 US: https://amzn.to/3J2owwM 🚨Watch this next!🚨 Inspiration playlist! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrlvf56gZy-ipL3105SdfKsUBrMUSttoh CO2 buying guide! https://youtu.be/dIVrr1yS3sU How to SETUP your CO2! https://youtu.be/qSHZ4F2PI2o Simple fertilizer dosing! https://youtu.be/I_KBOUM1RXM 👉🏻10% DISCOUNT on CO2Art with code: Amsterdam 👉🏻15% off 2hraquarist.com with code: MJAQUA 👉🏻Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: YouTube.com/mjaquascaping 0:00 - Series Intro & Project Overview 1:24 - Equipment Planning & Dual Tank Setup 3:10 - Fish Store Visit & Tank Shopping 6:50 - Filters, Heaters, CO2 & Lighting Choices 11:18 - Equipment Recap & Online Orders 13:39 - Extras: Tools, Foil & Setup Tips 14:54 - Unboxing & Hardware Installation 17:03 - Backgrounds, Lights & Filter Setup 25:45 - Full CO2 System Setup 30:28 - Substrate & Hardscape Selection 32:12 - Building & Gluing the Hardscape 40:08 - Dark Start Method Explained 43:20 - Plant Selection & Ordering Process 48:05 - Preparing & Organizing Plants 53:08 - Draining & Planting Low-Tech Tank 57:06 - Planting High-Tech Tank 59:26 - 2-Month Update & Tank Comparisons 1:05:56 - Fish Selection & Store Tour 1:10:09 - Acclimating & Adding Fish 1:14:51 - Fish Behavior & Stocking Tips 1:16:36 - Maintenance Routine & Water Change 1:25:44 - Fertilizer & RO Water Use 1:29:08 - Full Cost Breakdown (Low-Tech vs High-Tech) 1:33:47 - Q&A: CO2, Light, Algae, Fertilizer, Tips 1:51:44 - Final Reflections & Series Wrap-Up