'Monte Carlo' PARADISE in a Simple Iwagumi Aquarium

[@Elver-gl_rga]

I love this style of iwagumi. For sure my next aquascape will be inspired by this tank.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad to hear that 😀

[@chrisx6882]

I really like the simple ones you all create. We can follow along much easier. Thanks

[@TheNanoAquariumGuy]

Nice to see the behind the scenes on how Tommy buys such a nice rocks for his hardscape lol

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL. Right.

[@klebberbrazilian.theprofessor]

Hahahahah

[@philcarlino6942]

"Welcome to the beautiful European world of aquascaping." I laughed! We Americans love to be different. I think you did a very good job with the scape. The reddish rock contrasts well with the bright green of the plants (and fish). For me, this style of Iwagumi is not for me. My favorite Iwagumi are the ones with very large rocks with competing structure with a lot of tension. Everyone has their personal taste. I still really enjoy this creation, and you did a wonderful job.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, brother! Cheers!

[@erritskyabiah580]

hello! im ritz, im actually new to this aquascaping stuff, and i watch green aqua video every single day before i went to sleep. i just want to give shout out to the editor who edits all of green aqua video for an amazing job of picking songs and music, very good job! actually my background is photography and i work in videography. keep up the good work!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much for your words and support 👍

[@trenujezglowa]

Balaz's finally did aquarium in his favourite style!🔥🔥🔥

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah! Indeed!

[@jev8196]

2:24 when you were explaining about friendly teasing we do that all the time in England. Its called banter! I tried abit of "banter" when i went to visit family in the US but i find they take them selves way too seriously! 😅

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL, banter, I'll remember that word, thanks for that. Sense of humor changes with continents. :P

[@thomastum6656]

First here haha hello green aqua The moment i saw the notif! The inside me says OWYEAH ITS GREEN AQUA 👌👌👌

[@MF.FINLAY]

I’m afraid i think you are third

[@thomastum6656]

@@MF.FINLAY ohhhh noo hahaha but its ok important is we enjoy the vid 🙌🙌🙌

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, guys, thanks for being here.

[@helenaehrnst8803]

The beauty in aquascaping come in many shapes and styles, and they all contribute to the world of inspiration of some form and purpose. That’s Why we can’t stop watching. 😅 I love this, can’t wait to see more of you guys. I follow you like a shadow. What was Tommy doing? Some kind of funny business? 😂

[@kevenaar]

Goodmorning!!! Thank you for sharing! We love your videos

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you for the support!

[@user-oi1rg2le7s]

Its 12am and I've got class tomorrow but f it let's watch this beautiful video. Thank you green aqua!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for staying up late for this!

[@jaynookie4925]

2023 and still watching

[@joeanthony7933]

It looks very simple. I enjoy the lines .Iwagumi is my favorite style of tank.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, it is a great style. Cheers.

[@AkwarystykaKrystran]

Pięknie wyszła aranżacja akwarium pozdrawiam serdecznie miłego dnia życzę like👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much for the kind comment!

[@fiatobsesedguy3974]

i love the simpleness of this tank its also probably not that bad in terms of price :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Minimalist = probably less stuff, yeah, but the tech is the same with all layouts, and that's the majority of the cost.

[@PolskaSieZmienia]

very kind men i see honest with him face

[@klebberbrazilian.theprofessor]

First, I'd like to say I'm really thankfull for what you, Balázs (and the rest of Green Aqua Team), do for us, Aquascaping fans world wide. Personally, besides the weekly video release, every time I'm passing through a bad moment I come to this channel to get some relief. And for that I'm forever greatful! Secondly, I liked the scape! Simple and beautiful! But I got a question, Balázs, about the two main stone lines of the scape: Have you noticed the depth sensation achieved by the fact that the first line is stronger, thicker than the second one? I wonder if you did it intentionally or not. Cheers from Brazil. (Professor Klebber) P.S: the only improvement I would do: tilt the stones of the first main line a little bit foward, to have more shadows in the tank.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh, it was absolutely not intentional LOL. I'm really glad that you have good moments watching us, this is our main mission, I know that feeling, I get it by watching other types of videos. Keep it going, brother. Cheers!

[@stevehales6371]

Yep love it so simple but highly effective ❤️

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers Steve!

[@dc0er391]

I love the concept for beginners this is will be a great Start & i will also day try to do this scape because i am also a beginner

[@GreenAquaShop]

Gogogo, good luck with this great hobby, it will bring much joy to your days.

[@iqtech1362]

Whenever i have to trigger my hobby I watch any greenaqua video 😃

[@muhammadhadi6391]

Superb! I am always awe and inspired by Green Aqua! I just wish to have planted aquarium 1 day (Hopefully Soon) 👍💯

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad to inspire, hope you'll have your tank someday!

[@Bruno_Amaro]

All of your tanks are Beautiful. I learn so much from you guys. Thanks 😊

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like this one too, Bruno!

[@Azron2190]

Actually just gorgeous! Great work!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@davormitevski]

you are a wonderful team.

[@luiswicho5301]

It looks amazing. A stunning layout. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 2:05 "the only style that Tommy builds". Hahaha. Cheers guys.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, Luis. :) Yeah.

[@deepanshu1078]

Very beautiful. Also, after being inspired from your videos, I have made my own nano tank 😀

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cool. Good to hear! Good luck with your tank!

[@deepanshu1078]

@@GreenAquaShop Thanks.

[@rizarahimbanua]

simple and so beautiful..with dragons stone, i like it..

[@GreenAquaShop]

🙏

[@onkelwerner593]

0:46 Yesssss!😂

[@joesiever4844]

If I can suggest, the two rocks on the lower part in the right should be tilted more

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes. You are right.

[@AQUAGONE87]

I ❤️ love watching Green Aqua

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good to have you here!

[@richardbunt2278]

Nice tank set up within the rocks and the plants

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like this layout style. Very simple.

[@jazzaqua5033]

Hi bro your explanations are awesome I'm just started giving tutorials for my customers from your aqua scaping videos .. thank you 👍.

[@GreenAquaShop]

How cool, we are honored! Cheers brother.

[@jazzaqua5033]

@@GreenAquaShop cheers 👍bro

[@SulaimanASK]

5:00 I wish if you do a Video about how to prepare the stones to be used for the first time. The dragon stones are very attractive with their reddish colour but the cleaning process is very challenging to get these beautiful cavities.

[@freshflowindia8193]

Love this minimalistic tank.

[@GreenAquaShop]

It is a great style indeed.

[@monaangela4667]

I love how it turned out. Congrats. 🤗👏👌👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, glad you like the end result my friend.

[@rafaelfreitas9634]

Excellent video guys. I actually was looking for how u guys did that older tank. I m going to try something similar to it in a near future. Congrats.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Gogogo. Good luck!

[@AquascapingLiverpool]

Very nice 👌🏼love a good ‘complex iwagumi’ 🤓👊🏼

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL. Cheers.

[@bigbean78]

That is gorgeous!

[@mr_walker_chris]

Really came together nicely! 💚🌿

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like the end result!

[@newmexicoaquatics282]

Looking great. Thank you for sharing! - Little Bobby

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

beautiful work legend. love it. monte carlo always my top favourite one. crypto doing fabulous job. amazing layout. i always want to work with rocks only hardscape.

[@joshuavelez2891]

This is the best! 💯

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like this minimalist style.

[@mikeinca3762]

Love watching you at work! Learn so much from everyone of these videos! Thanks Balazs for sharing this with us! Awesome job as always!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, Mike! Cheers.

[@olivianonu3804]

SUPERB !!!

[@gamerfisch5117]

very nice build, I like these simple Iwagumi layouts

[@GreenAquaShop]

Me too!

[@ape413]

Metric system is the way to go! I’m Canadian, we are so confused.

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL, right.

[@Atticus2303]

Very cool 👍

[@Lehai93]

Can you make a video about some tricks/tips of contest tank like planting, creating hardscape…

[@GreenAquaShop]

We do have quite a few videos on both the contest tank building and layout techniques!

[@tonysnig3933]

You guys should do a how to film an aquascape tutorial with a camera

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@gabrielbrensjimenez3191]

Beautiful., God bless you brother

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, brother!

[@Prairiehawkmn]

Absolutely love it!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Absolutely thanks!

[@Habits1986]

You look like a youngster in the fertilization masterclass video compared to now. :) But hey, we went through a lot of s**t since then. Jokes aside, I am planning to replicate that scape at home. It looks beautiful and easy to maintain in the same time.

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL, I'm almost 50, age should show sometimes. Should also shave. LOL, anyway, thanks for watching, glad you like the scape.

[@klebberbrazilian.theprofessor]

@@GreenAquaShop 50? Really? You look 40.😉

[@istifusti1435]

Nagyon szép lett 😀😀😀😀

[@GreenAquaShop]

Köszi, Isti!

[@HeRo-qd6tk]

Lovely 🥰 i like it a lot. Never built one.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks! 🙏

[@darasaquascapes]

Beautiful work as always

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks! Cheers!

[@devachapman6315]

nice one! thanks for the name of the fish it's beautiful

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@neilglick7027]

Some odd questions? For a rimless tank measuring 1200L x 500W x 600H mm, how thick should the glass be? Should the bottom be thicker? Is it best if the bottom is made of Plexiglass or Lucite rather than glass? Love your videos. I never thought I'd get so interested in aquascapes. I've even purchased stuff from you (and I live in Sydney, Australia).

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh, how cool, Neil, thanks for the support. Well, I would not mix glass with plexi... I would just simply do it with opti-white (clear) glass. The thicker the heavier it will be but the front and back would not bend that much. A minimum of 10-12mm glass thickness is preferable. (The price also goes up with the thickness, and you'll need good quality silicone).

[@and1scape314]

Simple and beautiful 👌

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like it, cheers!

[@siphotheguy1870]

Man! If there are two things I love in this world it's Aquascaping and eating ass!

[@mooyahu]

I'm still watching in korea

[@user-ce2jm1hz4t]

O, my god, it beatifull😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@BMH-Aquatics]

Love this - Absolutely stunning✌️❤️

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, mission accomplished then.

[@mdellyd]

The OLD tank was MUCH better because it was not completely linear and it had CHARACTER. Also, I LOVED the little compact plants, like a shaving brush, sticking out above the scape that were left out of the new one which made the tank very unique. For the new tank, you should flatten out the center rock leveling it like in the old scape so that all the rocks are not pointing the EXACT same direction which is boring.

[@GreenAquaShop]

I agree with this comment!

[@mdellyd]

@@GreenAquaShop I am shocked, but thanks for reading it and considering it. I like the new tank, but I just felt the old one looked better, cheers.

[@GreenAquaShop]

We make many layout mistakes, not afraid to admit it, we try to correct these as we go, if they can be corrected. Embedded rock positioning is often not possible though.

[@pwaquatics3290]

Just what I was looking for. I have the same tank and have been trying to figure out how to aqua scape it for weeks. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are very welcome, good luck with your scape.

[@istoppedlaughing5225]

I'm thinking of making a Rotala Vietnam carpeted tank and also with other stem plants too

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good luck with trimming that. LOL

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

You guys are the best

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, Brad, your support means a lot!

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

@@GreenAquaShop there’s a lot of fantastic aquatic content on YT, but you guys have the most best produced videos. So well done…inspiring and informative.

[@GreenAquaShop]

We've got a wonderful production team. Thanks for appreciating their effort!

[@vaclavdostal88]

Excellent

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@ttw369369]

Both long n short version are nice but I prefer the long version, long version Is like 1500 meters Olympic game 😆

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL, right.

[@aquascapes_or]

nice!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Andrew!

[@darfanyan9400]

Perfect video and the scape. I will copy this scape to my aquarium (60x40x40x) without making any changing. :) I hope ı will take same result. I have only one question. Which Fertilizer we need to use for this tank? Did you use only micro+macro+ excell or something else? A little help about it, would be just perfect. Thanks in advance .

[@GreenAquaShop]

Sounds good! Good luck with your scape. About fertilizers: you can use both the lean type or the EI fertilizing regime, depending on what you want to achieve. You might want to check out our fertilizing masterclass video for more info.

[@DokterIkanAquascape]

I love it. I Had MONTE CARLO PARADISE Once, but it didnt last long, max 3 month, the monte already melt. Poor me 😂

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh, something was not right then. I'm sure you'll eventually figure it out.

[@DokterIkanAquascape]

@@GreenAquaShop i didnt monte carlo anymore today. Just anubias scape for my tank, more hardy and i can sell it too…

[@alisonphilp7497]

Looks great what steps as in water changes and ferts do u do after filling with water for the first month I’d like to know I’m about to set one up

[@homegeographic5351]

MC gets more nutrients from the roots, if there is no nutritive soil the roots will get out of it. in a suspended bonsai MC will grow roots down to look for soil.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Getting out of the soil is more a matter of leaving the MC grow too big. It will be fine with regular trimming.

[@helmirani1997]

I’m amaze the slopes doesn’t roll down. How many bag of amazonia v2 do I need to build this & how many kilo of ohko stones?

[@GreenAquaShop]

I used around 1.5 bags of 9 liters in this size. YOu can calculate it yourself, on our website even.

[@jonikniemi]

I love you guys.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Love you too! Cheers!

[@mircobestia]

Fantastico.. 🔝

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks!

[@maarten8155]

Welcome to the beautiful European continent of aquascaping

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL, cheers.

[@NaturalBiotopes]

👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

🙏

[@WateryMind]

Please anyone can tell the background vinyl is using matte white or gloss white?

[@ElVixe]

My montecarlo is dying and i don't know why. Someome told me to plant them and spread water every 2 weeks, the tank its not filled yet

[@vratislavpitra9947]

Beautiful 😍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like it!

[@dusk1947]

It's a very pretty composition, others can hope to recreate. I do think you're missing something by not including (what I will guess was) Riccia in the original version. You're missing the contrasting color and texture of the dark green which popped, due to the abundance of the lighter colored mote carlo. The current version has to many of the same hue, so it looks washed out. But, it is a pretty composition. And overall, I'm personally a fan of easier to execute compositions like this one. It may not win a competion, but it's also approachable.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, Riccardia. Good point, it was out of stock and couldn't steal from any tanks. LOL.

[@cagrahmetodabas5230]

Hello, I planted monte carlo, but the protection solution is not completely cleaned, does the mixture of water cause any harm?

[@ITz_joba]

we want you to make your own aquarium decoration for African cichlids

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, well, we don't do that. :) We like having both fish and plants in the tank. :) But I love cichlids, best fish, and very beautiful.

[@dannettepeters1507]

Even though, I love Green 💚 Aqua and all the folk's behind it; I just hate iwagumi! Not, that I do not appreciate the artistic layout of stones and grasses, as Balazs has masterfully demonstrated; it is a barren scene to me. No cover or hiding places for captive, easily stressed fish. No where to rest from the strong overhead lighting. As a scenic, underwater garden; they are beautiful if you are into that type of terrain. As a small, tropical fish habitat; not so much. There, I got that stick out of my craw!! Likewise, I love my underwater gardens, but first; they are my fishes home.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, not all styles are for every scaper. I do understand your concerns, however, some fish are used to swimming in open spaces, in fact, they prefer open spaces. That is not a source of stress for them - like bad water quality would, for example.

[@muhdnufailnizam6859]

Hi quick question. I noticed that u didnt glue the hardscape together. I wonder how the maintenance will do later on? How do u guys scrub the rocks when needed?

[@KishoreKumar-wp8ic]

U r big inspiration

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, happy to hear that. Cheers!

[@dannyfong1478]

In the long run, will those rocks slide down from the soil (substrates)? Because they are not sitting on any hard surface but just substrates.

[@GreenAquaShop]

No, interestingly they will stay in their place.

[@judesondhas6704]

What will be the tank temperature

[@liaml9992]

Leave the rock to Tommy. 🤣 (Only joking) It's fantastic.

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL, cheers Liam!

[@kevinkolbergok]

Hi! Its necesary to fill it with cycled water? Or Its okey With Fresh water with fertilizers, you recomend grow in emerged?

[@jackoghost]

if you want a challenge, use a 60p and scape it lengthwise, so its 30cm long and 60cm deep,

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good idea too!

[@AquariumHobbist]

Beautiful. I’m trying to get one up myself, but contemplating between dragon rocks or Seriyu stones. How would you decide between them?

[@keithdouglas8707]

Brilliant 👌

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@sze7648]

I closed my eyes for a second and thought I was listening to Zlatan Ibrahimovic aquascaping

[@GreenAquaShop]

Do I have that Swedish-Eastern European accent? LOL

[@SlickNick3]

Really cool layout! I’ve only ever scaped with dragonstone in a vertical position, now I’m considering trying something with them laying down instead

[@GreenAquaShop]

It's always a good idea to try out new things!

[@Araf11553]

I love it ❤

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@MigHeart68]

Awesome😍😍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, Michael!

[@OmarM]

it feels amazing using metric system lol

[@serzh_gavrosh.]

Вы богаты. Можно не экономить грунт )))

[@GreenAquaShop]

There is not much soil in this tank.