Ep.6 | Creating The Floating Aquascape - Aquaforest AF Rock & StoneFix

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Been a hell of a ride so far and this Aquascape was totally different then I’ve ever attempted. Thanks for tapping in on the build. Lighting is NEXT ✊🏾💯 #KeepDoingWhatYallDo #BeEazy

[@scottspencer8587]

A little tip I picked up is when you put the stone fix on make sure you have some broken up small bits of rock that you push into the stone fix. Makes it look like it's one rock and you can't see the joints

[@scottspencer8587]

What lighting you going to use ?? The ai hydras are amazing

[@InappropriateReefer]

Scape looks fantastic!!

[@glowwurm9365]

Always admired your scape, cool to watch how it was created…

[@jotrem4877]

Finally the video I’ve been looking for. I’m going to do my best to replicate something like this for my 75 gallon build. I love the idea of the feet, and giving it a “floating” feel

[@dennisscott6413]

Lawd have mercy welcome back. You have been surely missed. Everything looks good 👍🏾

[@aquariumcabinetsolutions456]

Looking great CJ !! 👌🔥👌

[@dennisredmond9395]

You had me at Be Eazy sauce but, man this is gorgeous. The “feet” idea has to be one of the best ideas. I’ve been out of the game for 20 years and I’m going to start getting back into it after thanksgiving. Glad I found you. Going to go back and watch your other videos now. Thanks CJ!

[@yasseraloy4178]

Cj I think you have outdone yourself with the idea 💡 of the ice cube shape as a base a master plan indeed came out great 👍

[@MrOwen3]

That scape is slick bro

[@jeffjames6594]

Maaan you killed it.......great job

[@IMGbaugher]

Aquascape looks 🔥

[@jeffstevens763]

Was with you a few years ago CJ glad you’re back love the scape to be fair loved all you’re scapes👍

[@nim6us]

So glad to see you back! I remember your SCA build, I learned so much from that video and it helped me scape my tank. You've got lots of great advice! 👍

[@mahdidorranian1479]

absolutely took my breath away. this is what a scape is. i commend you bro

[@mahdidorranian1479]

absolute MASTERPIECE of a scape

[@CW7081]

WOW dude. That’s a great video. Beautiful Aquascape. Wish I had that type of skill. I remember the chicken foot in the previous build 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mr.Loweryy]

Coming along really well..

[@gabrieltrujillo2719]

Looking great sir! I am just bopping my head up and down as I watch these videos feeling relaxed. It was worth the wait. Thanks for coming back to the hobby!

[@MyFirstFishTank]

I love your scapes CJ. Always do artistic.

[@inventoryking]

Bro that looks awesome! I love the idea on the feet.

[@adamhudson6812]

This scape is amazing man! I wish I had this artistic ability. The tips you gave may just help me with my IM 112 ext build!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Awesome! Just let it flow.. alittle #BeEazySauce and music 🎶 good luck!

[@wrekhavoc]

Scape is amazing bro hands down 💯💯💯💯

[@gencoupe3.8]

Very cool idea with the “feet” on the bottom. The rock is very nice and really like how it all turned out.

[@ryanshackleton2174]

Good too see you back in the hobby

[@PaulieWalnutss]

Came out great brother! Love it!

[@bromelio7783]

Looks great! Congratulations! I will try something similar...

[@mdowney14]

One of the best scraping videos I’ve ever watched. Gave me all sorts of ideas. Great work!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Love to hear it! Keep doing what you do ✊🏾💯

[@LK50634]

wow very cool update i can't wait to see what's next cj i love the aquaescape

[@brobi44]

Bro I've been throughly enjoying this series. Thank you so much for documenting all of this

[@SIMUANGCO2468]

Great stuff!! The feet idea is awesome beats using pvc pipe. I used the AF rock for my new build also and really like it for the most part.

[@joshmuldoon9622]

Great job, hats off!

[@RogueAquariums]

The rockscape turned out great. Well done!

[@MDAquaticsChannel]

What's up man, been following since the first JBJ. I love the feet, great idea. I will definitely be stealing it lol

[@jczetroc8144]

Finally caught up. Fantastic scape wow I love it. Thanks for these inspiring and helpful videos.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

You still have 7 episodes to go.. we on 14 now. Thanks for watching 💯

[@bryant026]

Looks great!

[@dmphins8349]

Man it looks great

[@carstenlassen7077]

Wow I’m impressed I like it a lot👊👊❤️🇩🇰

[@ASBsweet]

Scape is great and unique!! Nice work man 😎👍

[@Reefkpr1]

🙌 Turned out great CJ. Looking forward to seeing it loaded with coral.

[@MoparCrazy803]

Glad you back big bro, Tank looks great.

[@kaoslsu1405]

Amazing scape man been following for years

[@UniversalBrother108]

A true work of art. Excellent job. Big thanks for sharing.

[@smeshfactory3992]

DUDE YOU'RE BACK! I was literally thinking about you the other day as I've recently got the bug to get back in the hobby and lo and behold this video popped up on my feed this very second and I'm all here for it, LET'S GO!

[@phrezhboy]

Amazing job !

[@Saltydog547]

The scape look sick. Well done !!!

[@queencityreefs]

Great job 👏🏻

[@superjasonification]

Woodford reserve double oaked is my favorite, the second barrel really makes a difference.

[@jeramiescott3364]

Man I've not keep a reef for awhile now. You were one of the first channels I watched back when you had the jbj. Always wondered if you was still doing it and KZbin today answered my question 😅

[@jussless2834]

Nice aqua scraping video wish I did a few of those on my new build

[@scottstevenson119]

Chicken foot 😂😂😂😂. Man I miss cj and Rico . Always good vibes with you guys.

[@jayg9209]

I found u from aquaforest youtube page and watched your video on tv. Had to get my phone to comment and say great job and good video. I liked how u showed previously built ones you made. Im sure u can sell them if you wanted too. Keep it up. I look forward to watching your other video. Keep up the hard work wish the best nd have fun reefing!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Appreciate the effort just to make this comment! I work hard on trying to document and show my thought processes good and bad. This will be a full series 50/60 videos be sure to TAPP in for the full series. Thanks for watching 💪🏾

[@GROCK619]

Cheers hopefully you going for the ATI t-5 led hybrid... lighting

[@sunnygoold9449]

The feet are back! epic

[@Gaza-cl6no]

Brilliant mate

[@jtdr2023]

I’m enjoying your journey. Scape looks good. Keep ‘em coming.

[@fletcherwright7042]

Sweet looking scape 👍

[@AMC-SQUATCHER]

Absolutely stunning

[@danhogan7321]

I remember following along with the JBJ45 years ago when i was setting up my first tank. Now years later I got a floor covered in dry rock rn getting ready for the next build and you are doing the same thing! Funny how things come around like that. Cant wait to follow along man.

[@Khris_1013]

That’s absolutely beautiful

[@EndyValenzuela]

Hell of a job digging it

[@tycobbs7609]

Love your content Bro, keep it up

[@jcbrown5775]

The length you managed to pull off on the right side is absolutely killer! Really dig the whole scape 👊😎

[@tzlynch07]

I'm just getting into it and your videos are awesome! I've learned a lot from watching you build this tank and can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@tylerjaax4917]

Looks good! You could move that front right rock to the left a bit for balance. Also, might want to consider making those front rocks structures that fish can hide within. Especially if you are considering fairy wrasses or any rock-dwelling fish. Fish need places to hide and live. 😊

[@heycesa]

Looks amazing!!

[@dylannicolet300]

That scape is sexy. Seeing you back is making me wanna get back into reefing, too.

[@RocsAquatic]

Looks good bro

[@philipmemm]

Dude, love the scape, specifically the right side floating part. Me and you are in the same boat. I’ve had tanks forever, but I been out of the hobby for almost two years. I’m kindof starting all over but as a novice, just made my scape last week and have the tank cycling rn. I’m learning a lot from the brs channel, and really focusing on taking it SLOWW, and STABILITY.. 2 thinks I really haven’t don’t in the past. Gunna sub, to see how it goes and keep the motivation coming!

[@rayhaanfurmie]

Looks great bro can't wait for next part 😁😁😁 love your work you got me hooks from the jbj AIO system and made me start a mini reef myself but unfortunately had to shut it down 2020 due to South Africa's lock down and couldn't get anything to keep my system running and healthy

[@mikejurnak0324]

Looks amazing glad we don't have the chicken foot 🐥😂

[@HeathenHammer123]

freakin awesome! I hope you go though with the cave idea.

[@DCALLUS23]

Amazing job as usual cj. Really well done 👌

[@BonesSaw1979]

Can’t wait for the corals and fish

[@strat1960s]

looks amazing

[@sheemkhaa9933]

Nice floating arches looks amazing hope you did a test on tapping the rock structure to see if it will fall over when you maintenance your reef. Never know your hand or arms may bump into the structure and it tips over

[@MrJdawg45678]

Best scape yet! No more chicken feet!

[@bigadventure3797]

That's dope!

[@BonesSaw1979]

Really nice. Looks like King Kong’s arm

[@Kenny_Edmonton]

That looks amazing, I was just at my local store and they have a 40lbs box of this and I was thinking about picking it up for my waterbox 50.3 but it’s a little pricy.

[@eddyortiz8110]

That looks great. The floating shelf is going look sick with corals on it. The pieces on the bottom is a good idea . I wouldnt say your a novice tho? Your killing it.😂✌🐟

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Always humble ✊🏾💯

[@12WeMet1]

So fire bro

[@brobi44]

Was one bag of stone fix enough?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Used 1/4th of a second bag still have it left over

[@brobi44]

@@CJSAQUARIUMS thanks. About to make a scape, will be looking to yours as inspiration

[@devachapman6315]

the scape looks great my man. i was really thinking about the AF rock last week. I have 2 builds going on right now. for some real reef rock for one. but not stocked with it. i like how light this rock is looks like you get alot per box. but i not a huge fan of the color. but the price is nice....

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

I’ve used both real reef rock and AF. Real reef rock color is a lot deeper purple but under reef lighting the AF rock looks like natural coralline. Both brands of rocks worked for me real reef was heavier due to being live so you got less of it. Just go wit whatever feels right my man 💯

[@agentcrtr]

Be Easy Sauce for the win! Woodford!

[@darksidereefer]

You gotta try double oaked. Scape looks great!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

I’ll add it to the list 🥃 💯✊🏾

[@darksidereefer]

@@CJSAQUARIUMS bourbon convos and reefs. Let's go!

[@LegendofSpookyReefs]

I'm definitely interested and curious for the Under Scape tunnel system u mentioned. Just thinking about crustaceans, mandarin, Gobies, etc. Good work so far. I'm hype for the progress definitely looking forward to how you choose to cycle this tank setup

[@rattdoggsaquariums4976]

Beeazyfeet is much better than chicken feet! Lol it looks good brother!

[@apunderwaterdistractions9865]

I cemented the bottom of my rock so it sits flat in the tank also helps with balance and avoids scratches

[@jjmccloud]

Thats a ton of flat rocks lol curious to see the outcome

[@cameronbasford8991]

One thing I don’t like about my tank is the scape. When I moved house I upgraded from a waterbox 170.4/5 to a Cade 1800 s2/p. I just dumped everything in as best I could cause the rock already had coral on it. Seeing this video makes me want to pull all my rock out and build a new scape.

[@freedomaquatics6328]

You might consider raising up those lose pieces as well only because I can almost bet they will end up covered with sand. Critters, crabs, fish, just all of them in general will end up putting those under the sand. Maybe not but likely. Just a thought because I like the idea of the raisers on the scape...future plans for sure. Looks good though CJ.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Debating that part … I have extra feet ready to go needed we shall see ✊🏾💯

[@robertbrownell3918]

Awesome video! How come you didn't add feet to the 3 stand alone flat rocks???

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

I did after this video 😎👌🏾

[@zachmcwatch9873]

Yah big homie!!! Yah this is hella hot!!! Recently I’ve made the decision(or mistake lmao jk) of starting up a reef tank myself! I’ve got a 40 or 50 gallon(I’m not entirely sure but it once housed tiger Oscar’s) purchased myself two boxes of Caribsea liverock might get more! Waiting on a RODI system, eshoops prodigy to come in to work out my plumbing that will run into my black dresser that I converted into a tank stand lmao🤷🏻‍♂️ it actually looks so much better then it sounds lol. It’s solid an it will keep my sump out of sight. It’s definitely going to be a lil pricier then I was expecting overall but I couldn’t care less because I’ve wanted a reef tank for how long an I’ve spent a lot more cash on a lot worst things. Anyways with all that said I just want to say “I love the floating look” I definitely will be trying to emulate the look of your aquascape 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I think it looks So awesome

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Sounds like a dope setup my man! Go for what you want because at end of the day it’s your tank your dream ✊🏾💯 #KeepDoingWhatYouDo

[@gordongrier2172]

Nice

[@Rcman1223]

I know it’s a old video but that’s bad ass

[@jules2545]

Epic aquascape CJ. At the beginingof your video what was that bucket device you used to suck water out of your tank with please?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Bucket top wet dry vac from Lowe’s. It’s the best $28 I’ve ever spent.. it attaches to any 5g bucket. Check last video for details on it

[@jules2545]

@@CJSAQUARIUMS Thanks for that.

[@perovic96]

I’m thinking of something similar for reefer 250. Did you use both boxes of rock and both bags of cement? That rock is expensive 😅

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

1 bag cement and half the rocks. Couldn’t just do one box cause I needed more of certain types of rock. Can always trade the extra or keep it for another project 💪🏾💯

[@CO.Reefing]

Dope aquascape! I love using purple rock for my scapes but this AF rock looks great as well. How nervous were you when you lifted that scape into the tank? I was nervous for you haha.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Wasn’t too nervous I’ve used stonefix before on way bigger rocks. The o Ky issue is if any seams are created while it cures. I shook the entire scape violently to remove debris and it didn’t flinch. It’s SOLID ✊🏾💯

[@CO.Reefing]

@@CJSAQUARIUMS That is awesome! Can't wait to see what you did for lighting... maybe G6 Radions??? haha

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Stay tuned I went a totally new direction like I have with a lot of things with this tank 😎💯

[@skeptics_reef5575]

Looks cool, bit of cinstructive feedback, for me personally I would lose the big chunky round rock at the top left hand structure, it's taking away more than it's adding. It will be rather high up and will nearly be at the water surface, so won't really be able to add much in the way of corals to it, and it casts quite a shadow on the Lowe structure already. The overall scape would look much more open without it and you will have more usable space and room for corals to grow. Just my humble opinion 👍👍

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Love the feedback and it was something that was considered for sure… but I purposely wanted a structure touching the water surface. Channeling my old JBJ 45 vibes with a diff twist… tank will be a mixture of corals and rock scape. I have a clear vision and purpose for this build and when it’s done 🔥🔥✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 #StayTuned

[@brandonriate3708]

Hey CJ do you know if I’d have to drain my entire tank if I wanted to replicate the floating reef scape?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Rock has to cure outside water so no wouldn’t need to drain it