Aquascaper 1200 - The Long Goodbye

It's time to say "cheerio" to my Aquascaper 1200. It's been a part of a 4 year epic aquascaping journey and I'm grateful for all of it, especially the adversities and lessons learnt. Special thanks to all of you that have been a part of this journey with me. I appreciate you.
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[@marypaigeflynn4512]

For your new aquascape.. I believe a shoal of matched discus along with some black Venezuelan corydoras would be lovely! Much love George! As you say... Cheerio! 🙏👋🌱🐟🌿

[@James-dv1df]

Red sail fin corydoras are cool 😎

[@shrimperlincs3395]

#LincolnshireShrimp is back for a good old George Farmer ramble 🦐✔️

[@Weliketohavefunhere]

My first reaction: "Whaaaaat?" // Then George mentions the micro bubbling in the silicone "Ahhhhhh, yes good choice."

[@BWDKoryuu]

Guess that means the silicone is failing? Does anyone have a time stamp or a picture?

[@honcheong91]

@@BWDKoryuu you can see it at the bottom of the tank throughout the video when he's speaking. especially near the exposed sand.

[@stephanehuc-hepher3959]

I have some in mine, should I be worried?

[@wjhdrew]

This Aquascaper 1200 got me started in aquascaping. It was this tank that inspired me back in early 2018, which set me on this journey and I will miss it dearly. Cheers George.

[@animetronic6689]

I never noticed this until now but whenever I watch George, I am always smiling.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

😃😃😃

[@animetronic6689]

@@GeorgeFarmerStudios I’m only 13 but I’d love to try out aquascaping, and your podcast and KZbin channel have been very helpful. I think I’m going to this weeks allowance money to buy your book! 👍

[@Mig13]

I hope you will not shut it down. Please create another tank with the same size as this one and make it its younger sibling. If you do shut it down, we all have enjoyed this and I hope you make another beautfiul tank. We are all behind you George. It is quite fun to watch the Aquascapes that you make.

[@rileyh4169]

All great things eventually come to an end. The tank has been a success, and it's time for a new adventure. I can't wait to see what you're replacing it with!

[@allaboumohamed]

this tank was the inspiration of many aquascapers. I'm sure your decision would be hard to take George

[@Alexicecreamlolz]

End of one chapter means beginning of another brand new chapter. Very sad to see this beautiful aquarium go but at the same time very excited about your new project. All the very best, George. We love you very much. 💚💚

[@ericplunder2744]

I have subs to a few aquascaping channels. Green Aqua is one, and they are amazing. But George is always my favourite because he makes things "accessible" and he is so encouraging to newcomers who may see the hobby as out of reach and too technical for them.

[@edwardpinner]

Thanks George.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I definitely have mixed emotions on this! It feels near and dear to my heart, because it's been a work-in-progress and one I have enjoyed over the past months of getting to know you! You were the first one I ever found that introduced me to aquascaping of this caliber! You and this wonderful Aquarium the Aquascaper 1200... have been an ongoing inspiration and education! What a journey indeed! This is what my dream of what a "forever aquarium" would be! I didn't fully know the story of how it became the Aquascaper 1200... it's always fun to know the history of things that interests me🙏 You already know that I enjoy the podcast as well! Especially as somebody who follows you and have seen you in action,. It's easy to picture what you're talkin about while you and your wife discuss different Topics and aspects of aquascaping! You two are a pleasure to listen to! Thank you so much for sharing your journey!! It just makes me excited to see what and where the future of George Farmer, in this hobby and industry will go from here!!! God bless you and your family George! For me and my journey has just begun and what a foundation I have found with you! Best wishes... I have to go cry now 😂 I wish I was there closer to you so I could have a small part of it 🙏 but what you've already given me is pretty special to my heart!! Farewell Aquascaper 1200.. thank you for letting me come along on a wonderful ride! Bravo George!!🤗😍👋🌿🐟🌱🙏

[@vesawuoristo4162]

Have you seen worlds largest nature aquarium by Mr. Amano? George had a video about it also.

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

@@vesawuoristo4162 I have, it is amazing ♥️🌿🐟🌱

[@nefertariinxs]

yes indeed

[@dan27govier]

Great can’t wait. I’ve recently set up a discus tank!

[@clausthornemadsen8605]

This is full circle. I started watching your channel because you - as one of the very few in the aqua scraping world - showed a planted discus tank. Instantly hooked... There is no doubt that the planted discus tank is a huge challenge. High temperatures vs. plants. High bioload vs. plants. BUT if someone can make it, then it’s you! I really look forward to be inspired by your new journey and have just decided, that I will set up a planted discus tank myself, so please get started so we all can start learning! For fish I would go hatchetfish, neon tetra and cory’s... something great to look at all level in the aquarium 😄

[@DeanR3]

All i want to say in thanks so much george for all the help and inspiration you give people, will be sad to see it go but onto bigger and better things 👍, keep the videos coming and the podcasts. Thanks again george.

[@DeanR3]

Also one shoul of all same colour like blue discus and would love to see some cardinal tetras or something in with them 😁 cant wait mate

[@Domwpiemonte]

You are great person! I am waiting for new episode of your journey 👍

[@treed6038]

I saw a picture of a tank with discus that were mostly yellow with a few oranges and a one or two red. The spread of color looked more amazing than anything I had seen before and gave the appearance of a swimming sunset. I can't recommend it highly enough.

[@bradstanks4500]

Missing this style of tank on your channel, classic George scape

[@aquariumtreasures1054]

This tank was awesome, looking forward to seeing the next one.😊👍

[@rajivnair3455]

Thank you George for this excellent journey ❤I'm truly inspired. This tank encouraged me to get my own 4ft scape ✌

[@johnstarkey4959]

It’s been a very inspirational tank George, I personally can’t wait for the Discus setup as they are my favourite fish.

[@logicalsarcasm8479]

Beautiful tank, well done.

[@PavolKulanda]

I love how it looks right now George. Actually better than your contest photo. Beautiful contrasts.

[@chelmsford6774]

This is the KZbin tank that changed my Aquarium keeping life. I've been keeping Aquariums since 1976. Excited and sad, Keep on Scaping George and best of luck Bud.

[@Hawiiti]

Such a shame to see the open tanks leave your gallery :(. Always have been such an inspiration for me and seeing this channel evolve with the 1200 as the main pioneer of the channel I feel a bit sad aswell, but you should always do what you want to do!

[@dusk1947]

Most are going to comment on how beautiful that tank is, which it is stunning. Others will comment about your personal need for growth, which is normal and we will all likely befits from that experience. I want to comment on how glad I am your plants will be going to a new aquarium. The point so many miss when they rescape or tear down is the impact to your systems inhabitants. Thank you for showing respect to the animals and plants you brought into your home to mimic nature, and taking the time to rehome them. Your platform and reach also makes you an example others follow, and doing so only encourages respect for the creatures many simply treat as art rather than life.

[@krmacrusader9667]

Truly in awe of your passion George. The years of heart and dedication with that 1200 have been amazing.

[@JasonSmith-ot5pq]

I just want to tell you George that it was reading your articles in PFK magazine about aquascaping that inspired me to start getting into the hobby. I still follow you on KZbin and listen to the wonderful advice you give. I’m always learning ! Thanks mate and you are my aquascaping hero 👍

[@uraninite8151]

George’s videos basically got me started on aquascaping. Following the progression of this over the years has been great!

[@badenielsen]

You are one of the reasons why i got interested in moving my hobby further into aquascaping and I really love this aquarium, but at the same time i really do understand why you need this cause if you dont evolve things get stale. 👍

[@stevet9487]

The thing is George, we all want it.!!👍

[@Backblast72]

Good Evening George, I love your honest and down to earth approach to the hobby. And I totally appreciate your honest input and reviews of not only the equipment but of your experience and lessons learned through the years. Your honesty is highly appreciated. Can’t wait to see your discuss tank. I have currently come back to the hobby after a eight year break from it. This time I bought a 75 gallon tank in which I decided to go with a dirted tank. Plants are doing well, I just started dosing with pressurized CO2 and the explosion in growth from the plants is extremely visible. Once again, thank you for your fresh and honest approach to this wonderful hobby. Very Respectfully, Carlos A. González.

[@omnifox6308]

my favourite part of the 1200 was it introduced me to my favourite fish the pearl pearl gourami thank you George you are my amano

[@gotsakchai1204]

Fall in love with the wooden cabinet because it is natural. 🇹🇭

[@etiennewiid1672]

Hi G! Ah don’t worry about it, life is a journey where stuff begins and ends! But i have a Discus planted tank and is new to the Aquascaping world and can’t wait for all the great tips that i know you are gonna give! Hurry hurry hurry my man! Keep on scaping!

[@joshkeyworth4679]

Amazing mate

[@DocaCorbett]

Hi George. I´m writing from Brasil just to thank you for your great work and videos. Very inspirational. Love it. Please don´t stop!

[@DanClements1970]

Love the podcast drive about 30 minutes to and from work. Learn a lot on the trips every day

[@cooleo9853]

Beautiful tank

[@JordanTait95]

Watching you scape this again and again is what got me into the hobby am so glad it has can’t thank you enough for helping and continuing to help us beginners it means a lot and what a stunning tank but am sure you’ll do even better next time you always do 👌😍

[@luissegura7089]

I almost cried, but preventing and upcoming disaster is a part of the hobbie as well. The one who is more afflicted by this destruction is George.

[@joannecummins5265]

It is sad to see this 1200 go. It was what inspired me to get into aquascaping, and you too 😊 of course. I was saving up for an aquascaper, but saw an Oase tank and really liked the style of it. I am now the proud owner of a 300 style line. It has been a great learning curve and one that I have enjoyed. I’ll watch with interest the next chapter. 🥰

[@supernatureboy13]

Beautiful tank George!!

[@mikeinca3762]

Hate to see it go George but I know change is good and your next project will be amazing! I have watch the 1200 from the very beginning. It was one of the main reasons I got into aquascaping. I have watched the journey and it has made me really fall in love with the hobby. We will always have past videos to look to, so will never lose sight of it. It will be truly missed but I know your next project will just as beautiful and rewarding. Good Luck George and I will be looking forward to the journey! Keep on scaping and be safe my friend!

[@mrek2068]

World class aquascape. Brilliant job. Sad to see it go, but what a great journey. Such an important point about aquascaping being therapeutic.

[@rte64rte]

Well I am glad you let it stay up long enough to really get a good trial on those lights. I am interested in the next step for you gallery. Have fun and enjoy and hopefully we get to come along. Thanks for all you have shared.

[@rosshale2384]

Onwards and upwards,your an inspiration to us all on your journey 👏👏👏

[@PlantedElement]

Goodbye and hello to new adventures!

[@mrbellman01]

Love you and all your work. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you. Love this side of you.

[@bboycyphur]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen you talk about your CO2 equipment before. Glad to finally see it! GLA is awesome. This was an inspirational tank and it was a pleasure watching your journey with it. I agree with some others that it’s disappointing to see you move onto a rimmed tank. But we all know that people need to get paid. Also, at least you won’t have to worry about the micro bubbles anymore. I applaud your ability to move on to try new things and do what makes you happy. Not many people can do that as we’re known to be creatures of habit. Can’t wait to see your new work! Thanks for all of your content. Everyone from beginners to experts can appreciate what you’re contributing to aquascaping.

[@darrenwicker4881]

Beautiful tank , but new horizons ,looking forward to seeing the next tank evolve the same as this one did , thanks for making this very special hobby more accessible to the beginner as the hobby itself needs to evolve too and there needs to be more people getting involved , keep inspiring us George

[@imre3497]

Hi George, thank you for helping us starting with the hobby. I have a new hardscape in my 120cm tank, plant will arrive on thursday, so looking forward to that. Love your easy plant selection helpt me a lot. Thanks for the stimulation on aquascaping 👍👍

[@aquaticliving6019]

i would really like to see a video on the taking down of a high energy planted tank! i imagine it is quite difficult netting out all the tiny shrimps and fish when the water is totally clouded from the aquasoil! 😳 i mean, i can only assume it is necessary to remove all plants and hardscape before removing all livestock as they can easily hide among these things also for the discus tank, maybe a shoal of solid color except for one odd colored fish? i once had a large school of white cloud mountain minnows with 2 albino ones (which look yellow) and the contrast really gave the tank a certain feel. keep on scaping George! (: 🌱

[@MM-wt2oo]

Amazing tank .... very well done. Hope the new tank for discuss goes to become an incredible home for them.

[@ameenuksg]

I am just excited and can't wait to see your Scape for Discus

[@scottm9605]

All tanks and scapes have a lifespan. Change is healthy. I can't wait to see what is next for you.

[@davidallen8862]

Sad to see the last if the open tanks go from the gallery. I found them inspirational and learned so much from watching you scape them. The new tanks are asthetically awful and are not what most of aspire to own or scape in.

[@newmexicoaquatics282]

My biggest take away has been compositional technique. I love that scape, in all of it's iterations. I have loved watching you try different layouts in the same space. Thank you for sharing! Cheeri-O! - Little Bobby

[@toddratson7526]

No successful person ever rested on their laurels George. Your success was achieved because you busted out into new things and did them really, really well. I love the tank you are ripping down but I am looking forward to the discus tank. I have no doubt it will be my new favourite! Cheers.

[@heikes388]

I love this wonderful tank! Thanks for showing us your tank!

[@justinmaurel3089]

This is yr best scape by far. Really dig it!

[@TheWilliampp]

*George two years ago* "Aqauscaping is all about rimless hoodless tanks with low iron glass, minimal silicone with minimal equipment. *George now* "get lids on your tanks, go for black silicone and stick a giant camera in your tank."

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Well I'm gutted to see it go, followed this for around 3 years and always been one of my favourites, all the scapes have been beautiful in different ways. Huge inspiration for me to start my own channel which I'm thoroughly enjoying. Look forward to seeing the Discus tank💚🌱🌿

[@jamiebaker6516]

Definitely use crinum and/or apogenon. Maybe a madegascar lace plant too. Nyphea lotuses too. The sort of enormous plants we never get to use on smaller aquascapes.

[@sawittchen]

Really sad that this dream aquarium had to go, but just like you, I would have been concerned because of the silicone bubbles, too. It must have been quite a challenge to catch all those shrimps! 😅 That Trichogaster leeri was so cute, what a beautiful fish! ❤

[@jg9659]

I have just got into aquascaping and this was the months of reading and inspiration for my aquarium. Thank you for this and it's truly sad to see this go. However i look forward to your new scape and no doubt that will inspire many more.

[@vinniejudilla3921]

That tank in all it's forms has been great to us all George. Hate to see it go. That said, im excited to see the new things to come.👍🌿

[@davidb7684]

Hi George this is your best tank yet. Looking forward to the next one. Keep up the brilliant work

[@TheDevilcup]

It is really sad to tear this beautiful tank down. I only start to follow this tank late last year and from this series i have learned a lot from you especially the part about planting densely and lots of water change for new tank. In fact, i just re-scaped my 60cm high tank last week, with loads of plants and there are loads of left over. I also try to do daily 50% water change and so far no algae issue "crossing my fingers"!!! My previous setup was low tech and very beginner (no idea what i am going) tank. Hope the new setup will turn out well. Anyway, even though i am sad to see this tank goes, i am also excited to see how the discus tank going to be. Keep up all the good work and create more content!

[@TheDevilcup]

Thank you George for the Heart notification! For some reason, your Heart is remove once i edit my post due to spelling mistake....

[@bc_details]

Sad to see this one go! I've enjoyed journey that I've somewhat shared with you. Top work George 🙏🏻

[@smacchus]

Look at it this way, it's the perfect time to deconstruct the scape now, because you will always remember it as it was at this point. And it is, in my opinion, the most beautiful scape you have created thus far. Also, looking at this tank I see your personal style growing and maturing over the years: bold hardscape, large foreground plants, lots of crypt :) It's a typical GF tank! Nothing is static. Good luck and have fun with your new project. K.O.S.

[@deepaksahi2092]

I strongly believe that Change is good. So, good luck with the new aquascape adventure. Looking forward for it. Also, while at it, you should try to move things around in the gallery. Probably the desk could be at the far end or entrance of the room and rest you can setup your aquarium gallery on the three sides of the wall. Now look at me, I already started interior decorating your place. LOL. Looking forward for the new setup. Cheerios!!!

[@thuysinhongian6971]

Beautiful 😍

[@keithberghoff4114]

Looking forward to the new tank and content

[@shoshiscaping]

It’s definitely sad to see this scape go.. it’s been awesome to see it grow and mature over time but can’t wait for the new one and the future 🙌🌿

[@Shortman1990]

This tank and you got me into aquascaping and I love it made me even buy the same tank! All the best George looking forward to the new tank

[@frankstrde5136]

Very sorry to see it go, but the future will bring something new and exciting! Go for it George! Greatings from Denmark Frank

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

I understand your decision. Eventhough it is a shame. This tank is such an integral part of your channel. And you with this tank inspired me to switch from just fishkeeping with real plants to real aquascaping. (Together with Green Aqua, MD and Jurijs.) Goodluck with the new scape. And no M&M discus please.😉

[@fishysnowman9082]

Such a great Video. I think I watched every video about the Aquascape 1200 and based on all your content I’m actually picking one up this Saturday so thank you so much I really enjoy your videos and I wish you the best with the new build. 👊🏻

[@richardl7547]

I really love this aquascape and have watched all of the videos up to how it is now, it’s really been an inspiration for myself and doing my own tank! But I am very excited to see you work on a Discus tank and see something new develop!

[@CooLin1stPlace]

Your journey with this tank was my introduction to "aquascaping." It's been amazing.

[@KogreX03]

I reckon a shoal of the same coloured discus would look much better in a beautiful aquascape than multicoloured ones. Looking forward to getting to the video with the new setup.

[@davidjohnosborne-nockels6941]

Amazing to see the 1200 evolve George. Looking forward to seeing the discus tank, hopefully see you at scaped nature one day. Stay safe.

[@vampgaia]

The tank looks beautiful right now. I think this version is my favorite. I will be sad to see it go for sure. Finding your channel sent my down the planted tank black hole. My tanks went from silly gravel and fake plants to fully planted. My fish thank you and so do I. I love the look of wild discus. I think a school of those would be lovely. I also enjoy M & M discus tanks. Do what makes you, Emma, and the family happy. If you're happy with it, we'll be happy too. I look forward to seeing what scape you come up with. Thanks for the ramble. It's been awhile since I've heard a good George Farmer ramble. Take care and keep on scaping!

[@yustinbeelen7944]

full red discus will look great

[@drtrimbo]

I love this tank but new prospects are always exciting. I'd love to see some corys and otocinclus alongside the discus, They're such great accompanying fish

[@driinun8433]

It's a gorgeous tank, but I'm excited to see what's next. I recently got a 90 gallon tank to upgrade my angelfish to, and I've decided to make it my "no expenses spared" tank. I'm going to do my first proper aquascape and first high-tech planted tank. Both the information on your channel and the inspiration provided by the scapes that you create and showcase have helped me so much.

[@ALLDAYEVERYDAYKIM]

Mt Farmer keep up the great work

[@54Howie]

Sad to see the 1200 go but excited to see the Highline 400 and Discus

[@maniniscapes1936]

A well deserved outro for an iconic tank. 💚🌱

[@mikhailneporozhnev6379]

Very very beautiful tank!!! It was a great job!! Good luck for you and your tank!!! Thank you for video! With the best regards Mikhail Neporozhnev!

[@woltergrant]

I’m not nostalgically sad for it to go because I’m excited for what’s next...BUT, I always feel super sad for the live stock loosing their home and the stress they will endure. It’s not just like moving to a new home in a new city...it’s like being forced to move to a new home in a new city because your whole city was wiped out by a hurricane along with your house ):

[@kwahanui]

Such beautiful Artwork. I'm definitely a little sad to see It go but I also understand the need for change for personal and professional growth👍🏼

[@andrekiesswetter2518]

😥 Sad to see the EA 1200 go, as it was a huge inspiration all this time (my Waterbox Clear 3ft will have the same original Kessil lights). Excited for the new scapes to come. Good on ya George👍🏻

[@ugurkanli1537]

HELLO greetings from Turkey.

[@ingebjoerg]

First video i have seen of you. (Going to change veeery soon). Im new in the hobby. Started with a 30L. Then 60L then 120L and now 350L(about 92 gallon) :D Since im new i suck at plants so i really loved that you use "easy" plants! So thanks for that! Love your tank!

[@joshhibbs_nola]

Go with a shoal of blue discus. I think they are some of the most beautiful.

[@PrasadBania]

I actually started the idea of triangular scape from your first setup it’s really sad that it has to go but all the very best for the new setup 👍🏻😇😊

[@mickaelnegrobar2095]

Incroyable talent 💞

[@timariums1620]

Great video seeing the whole journey. Can’t wait for the discus 💪

[@Nilssons]

I think the wild discus colors are the most beautiful.