Our BEST AQUARIUM BUILD EVER? | 240 Liter Diorama and Paludarium | Part 2 - Planting

[@chelmsford6774]

It is a true rendition of nature. The hardscape is unbelievable, epic is the perfect word to use.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much, I am glad to hear you love the project 👍

[@sebastianpop9540]

I already started to add things to my wish list for my next 240L aquascape.

[@SimonCharbonnet]

Underwater it is stunning, dramatic and quite brilliant. But... above the water, those asparagus ferns don't, for me, fit in with the scale of everything else, they are too big. Some smaller, tree-like, plants would be more in keeping with the scale of the planting underwater. I'm sort of imagining mountain side with trees, but seen from a distance. Still a great achievement though. 👍🏻

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, we could have enhanced the diorama effect with smaller plants, I just didn't have any idea how to do that on this scale. Room to improve. :)

[@aleksandardajko2232]

Stunning that's for sure, but agree about part above the water, something 'smaller' will fit better. Amazing job as usual, no need to comment that, just keep going :)

[@hainamnguyen5245]

⁠@@GreenAquaShopở Việt Nam có một số loại cây đang được các aquascaper sử dụng trong phong cách này có thể phù hợp với bạn, dáng cây kiểu bonsai nhưng lá lại rất nhỏ, ví dụ cây cần thăng, sam hương. Cây cũng khá rẻ tầm 5-6 usd chưa gồm ship.

[@Lindonedhel]

The crevasse between the two main rock structures, and the light that comes through it, it's absolutely stunning... ¡Very well done, guys!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, I love the tension of it too. Cheers. 👍

[@PabloGonzalez-ux2tc]

Truly the most beautiful aquarium I've ever seen... I really envy you guys having access to all these materials and plants. You must be having so much fun. Big respect Greenaqua.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, Pablo, we do have a lot of fun indeed. I don't think it's the unlimited resources though, it's more the practice and experience side that matters, actually.

[@jeremymoitry9080]

Some people are amazed by Picasso, Beethoven, Ronaldo or Messi, but I’m amazed by your work men ! Such a stunning scape ! This piece of art shows the most beautiful of what nature can offer… whow! Congratulations from a French absolute fan 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

💚💚🙏😊

[@Krishore_Aquatics]

Oh God Wow Wow Wow, This is my most favorite aquarium in this World, I am Unable to remove my eyes from the screen Thank You Green Aqua

[@marijkerolink7319]

Beautiful peaceful

[@benbarnett5684]

The three of you did fantastic job! The plants look like trees high upon a mountain cliff. It is so pretty. I love it. Congratulations and cheers!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers Ben, thanks for the nice comment!

[@sergeymogilat4886]

Прлучилось действительно потрясающе 🎉

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@cathyhendrix7552]

WOW!!! This aquascape is STUNNING!!!! My eyes don't know where to go first. Their drawn to the waterfall and the moss surrounding it. It gives me peace to watch the flowing water. Thank you so much for another fabulous tank.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Exactly! So much detail we could watch it for hours!🥹 Thank you for the support!💚

[@sebastiantay8638]

Chinese landscape ink painting vibe through and through- absolutely love it.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, definitely. Glad you like it. Cheers.

[@immortalnature7051]

Oh my Got, That's amazing and so Beautiful. I love It!!! Good Job for this Amazing Aquarium Tank. 😄 Best Regards from Germany

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much! Mission accomplished then. Cheers.

[@Ankescapes]

Wow! I love everything about it. The lighting of the gap is awesome, the planting underwater keeps the heavy stones light, and the asparagus ferns are a great choice. Thanks again for your inspiration!

[@GreenAquaShop]

All good points, you know what to look for. Cheers!

[@northerners2828]

It is very relaxing and calm, I love it.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Lots of details too. Glad you like it. Cheers.

[@Azooscott]

Sublime scape. Breathtaking.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like it. Cheers. 🙏

[@IndoorEcosystem]

Using ferns instead of Bonsai trees was a really good choice. This came out amazing! Looking forward to an update in a few months!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Will surely keep you posted, yeah the switch was Huba's idea, genious.

[@Radia75]

Spectacular build, strong yet delicate! This in my opinion is one of Green Aqua’s most inspiring scapes, bravo!

[@AquascapeTR]

It's really unfair that I can only hit the like button once. This aquarium deserves much more. Like a Renaissance painting...

[@GreenAquaShop]

💚💚💚

[@lukeblack9407]

Stunning work!! great to see you two working together on an aquascape again!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@KGAqua]

Holy moly that is one beautiful tank!

[@GreenAquaShop]

😊👍

[@thefullstop23]

In the final cinematic shot, did you guys use a mounted background lighting or an led lamp to simulate the sunset effect? It wasn't explained. Love all Green Aqua videos!

[@LucaPaglia]

Hi! Do you remember me? I love your channel, you guys are always the best. Since I'm with this channel so long (and I was a supporter as long as i could) I have a wish: A new video entirely dedicaded to Takashi Amano and nature. I'm sure that Balazs and GA Team will make a masterpiece! Thank you for bringing me joy, serenity and a lots of information and creativity. As a graduate in Environmental Science I really appreciate what you do and the passion you put into products. I bought some products from your website that I really appreciate in scaping my terrariums. I think that my IKIGAI is to spread love for nature and i think we are on the same page! Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@tung.nt1402]

Stunning!

[@timherstel5445]

This is a true masterpiece. Stunning. For me there is one flaw though. When i stare at the overview of the tank, the white rock bottom left draws my attention away from the main focal point. I would replace that rock with one of similar color to the other rocks. Thanks for this cool video, keep it up 😊

[@GreenAquaShop]

Hey Tim, thanks for your feedback. You're right that stone is distracting. So we need to replace it or cover it with plants. 👍

[@seraphimipx2611]

yep. i stand corrected. this is incredible! it needed the 500kg of stones. :) what an absolute beauty!! cheers

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, glad you like the end result. Mission accomplished! 🙏👍

[@Leorichph]

Nice tank, from Vietnam 🇻🇳 with loves.

[@GreenAquaShop]

😀👍💚

[@paulosoares6152]

So beautiful congratulations for the project and thank you for your videos

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you Paulo 💚

[@aqua.scape69]

It is absolutely beautiful. It brings tears to my eyes. Such amazing talent to watch you all build such a beautiful masterpiece. Thank you so much for sharing. It is truly amazing.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are welcome! Glad that you liked it so much. Cheers!

[@saputtraaffandi1037]

How cool is it?? 😍😍😍

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

Personally, I think that is your best Aquascape so far. I love everything about it. The only thing that I would have done slightly differently is that I would have made a more noticeable Waterfall. And I would have probably have had an extra 3cm gap between those Two rocks just to have a slightly wider canyon. However I still like it very much. I appreciate you sharing. Thankyou very much. 👍🏼🙂👍🏼❤️

[@GreenAquaShop]

I agree about the waterfall, I like the tension the narrow gap creates. Thanks for the creative critics, love these comments! Cheers.

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

@GreenAquaShop You are welcome, Sir. I hope you have a nice Weekend. Take care, Sir. 👍🏼🙂👍🏼❤️

[@sandortoth6219]

Sziasztok, gratulalok hozza az egyik legszebb aqua orom volt vegig nezni a kivitelezest ,egyetlen kriteriumom lenne megpedig a bal also sarokban az a feher csikos ko nagyon eltereli a tekintetet ennek ellenere tenyleg szuper

[@chrismucha2552]

Just wow.

[@GreenAquaShop]

👍🙏

[@mazainswangsa-4our-0ero]

The flowing waterfall is a brilliant idea. Beautiful eco-system. Love Green Aqua work.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You can't go wrong with waterfalls, right? Thanks for the support!☺️

[@mazainswangsa-4our-0ero]

@@GreenAquaShop your welcome. I would have run a wave maker from the point of the water falls in to the tank capturing the atmosphere gases and air to circulate and evenly distribute the flow, for detailing. Just my view!.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Not a bad idea, will consider it!

[@DLabyGmr]

The final look is amazing, it almost made me cry. Congratulations guys. I would love to see the scape in a few months to check its progress.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like it, will keep you posted for sure. Cheers.

[@santanuray1975]

Just breath taking. I like it more than Avatar. That was my most favorite till now

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh, so glad that you think that, I also think it's better, don't tell that to Tommy, please. LOL

[@santanuray1975]

🤐

[@GreenAquaShop]

😇

[@maulanaisnaabdillah8408]

That's very awesome job guys, I really got stunned

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good! Mission accomplished then!

[@irhaskurniawan1525]

So beutiful

[@TerrariumCartel]

I loved this even before the plants. Now it it looks amazing!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yay, thank you!💚

[@mell0116]

This is so beautiful I could cry. 🥲😊

[@GreenAquaShop]

Let it out buddy!🥲 Glad You like it as much as we do!🤗

[@St0nE_fLy]

Just one word... Awesome 👏👏👏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Just one word... Thanks! 👍🙏

[@tortuegeniale3044]

Ho men !!! Thank’s A LOT for that 😱 It’s REALY a masterpiece 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks! Cheers. 👍

[@bambapappa]

Without the surface part the scape would be only half complete. Now, its like1+1=3. Lovely.

[@GreenAquaShop]

😀💚🙏

[@zaferboran5343]

Mükemmel Türkçe alt yazı için teşekkürler.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Love to hear it worked well this time 😀👍

[@irshadsakhabuth5689]

Wow, this is so beautiful 😍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much! 🙏👍

[@efulga]

Fish, plants and hardscape... Yep that's what its about! You guys have the best video production quality and some of the best aquascaping there is too see on KZbin. However, having watched you for years, I can't help but notice fish are merely an afterthought at Green Aqua, mostly not even mentioned in videos. Also I was wondering why the channel has plateaued on sub numbers and I think the reason is that you do not talk about fish enough which is weird considering this whole thing is about fishkeeping :))

[@GreenAquaShop]

I completely agree with you, and I miss that too. The problem is that we always decide the fish - which is actually a long process - weeks after the video is shot and the tank is cycling. That's why we only have a few videos that mention a particular fish the scape is being built for... Yeah, we should talk more about them. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@gamer1672]

Awesome!!

[@bhadauriya1973]

Very very beautiful

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much, glad you like it.

[@alisonphilp7497]

That looks amazing guys great job❤

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much, glad you like it too! Cheers.

[@mrnatural78ful]

Wow. I love this one. How did you back light the focal point to look like a sunset? Do you typically back light your tanks in the Green Aqua gallery?

[@katzolicious]

certaintly one of the best builds. Well done guys. Hello from Australia. Keep up the quality work. So much effort is put into these videos. They are clearly worth it.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much for the encouragement! Cheers!

[@feri5849]

Nagyon szép, akár csak a többi ami az üzletben van.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Köszönjük 😀🙏

[@OutnaboutAl]

Mind blowing! Top works GA

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much Alex 👍😀

[@oosterwaal33]

Fantastic!

[@GreenAquaShop]

👍🙏

[@OlegPalyvoda]

Very nice aquascape. Now u have to create one more video about it maintenance 😅

[@GreenAquaShop]

Without a question. LOL. Cheers.

[@carpizabelaalexandra910]

Amazing work! Congratulations! Now I think that I might change the theme for my next aquarium 🥰.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad we could inspire You!🫡 Go for it!💚

[@magstheonlyone]

Another absolute masterpiece!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers! 👍🙏

[@estebanpereira1131]

For sure one of the best you’ve done so far! Love how interesting and funny you make the videos! Don’t miss a single one, following all the way from Costa Rica 🫡

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much for the continuous support, you are great! Cheers.

[@norbertdobrotka9366]

Exciting layout and tank in general. Was fun to see you guys experimenting together.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Come and see it in person. :)

[@darhunt6074]

Amazing !!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like it, thanks for the view and for the comment. Cheers.

[@frankvermeulen4621]

🤯 Spectacular work from Green Aqua, yet again! Not something I would (or could) replicate myself, but it is still exceptionally well done and very inspirational. 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

I'm sure that with some experience you could do something similar, Frank!

[@frankvermeulen4621]

Yes, definately lacking in the experience department, right now. 😅 Also, I am more of a wood-structure person myself. When, and if, I ever make it to Hungary, I will visit your shop. I need to see these tanks in person. 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Please come, we have visitors from all over the world, on a daily basis. :) You'll feel right at home. :)

[@rafawodzicki929]

Very nice. Good work!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks, Rafał!

[@LukaszTiiger]

OMG! Guys this is amazing! It looks like a sunset in the valley. Wow! Great to have you here. One question. How many kg of stones did you get and does this amount have a significant impact on ph, gh, kh? Is 50% water change per week enough?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Actually, we had to move to two weekly water changes with this one to deal with some initial algae issues due to the fluctuation of water hardness with the Seiryu stones, we used some 150 kilograms for sure, maybe even more. pH and KH are not a problem though.

[@tweety151515]

Epic!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers!

[@craigquinn8225]

really amazing work 👏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks! 🙏

[@enzovincenzo6123]

Great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@GreenAquaShop]

🙏🙏

[@pedrodormal4408]

wow this one is huge ! great job guys

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, Pedro, glad you like it!

[@danielpfister866]

Great 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@tropicalnatureaquriume5286]

Best aquarium wow🎉

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers! 🙏👍

[@Zingo89]

Beautiful. Great work!

[@GreenAquaShop]

🙏👍

[@فرشیدآقارضیدرمنی]

Verry nice

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@ttw369369]

Another interesting experiment and set up. Looking forward to see how the full grown planted tank at the end. Oh I love Japanese Rice silver fish, I have 10 at home.

[@GreenAquaShop]

We'll keep you posted with updates, these fish are great for sure.

[@ttw369369]

@@GreenAquaShop great. Thank you

[@ChristosChristos]

At 13:46 there is a dark green plant between the two Asparagus mountains, near the water surface, which you didn't mention in your build nor the video's description. Is this Ophiopogon Japonicus?

[@hubab-b677]

Sharp eyes there 😎 It is indeed Ophiopogom japonicus 'minima' 🔥🔥

[@GreenAquaShop]

Added to the description, thanks, guys! Cheers.

[@Istvan_5]

Gyönyörű lett

[@GreenAquaShop]

Köszi, István! 🙏

[@TechniXan]

The last part of this video is 🎉..

[@GreenAquaShop]

Is that an ice-cream? LOL

[@vaibhavdeodikar2391]

Amazing, Beautiful.. I observed some nerite snails. They start spreading their eggs all over the stones and wood. How do avoid that, as they don't look good all over the tank..

[@GreenAquaShop]

There's no real solution for that, unfortunately.

[@five2112]

How do you guys find the maintenance? Especially at the back areas, do you get much algae build up?

[@florentincioaba7989]

Bravo from Romania Dracula land ❤🎉

[@GreenAquaShop]

Multumim frumos!

[@eddiegyt5978]

super diorama there, nice and green. But two tree in the middle is too much, especially the leaf is not same size. And the white colour rock in the bottom left is a bit off, but after a few month if it get darker it will be ok

[@GreenAquaShop]

I agree on the white rock, I noticed it only yesterday, actually, Might change it, thanks for pointing that out!

[@klebberbrazilian.theprofessor]

I can't help watching that stunning video over and over again! What a great scape! P.S.: Balázs, Tommy... is it ok to use two different types of rocks in a layout, one darker than the other, on the back, to create the illusion of depth?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Well, there is no definitive rule against that, but it's a very delicate process, choosing the right stones for that effect. Go ahead, experiment with it! We've done it in the past, for example with Frodo stones, where you have the same textures in different colors. Or you can use normal Seiryu and Dark Seiryu together for the same result.

[@klebberbrazilian.theprofessor]

@@GreenAquaShop Thank's for the reply.

[@Flyingdutchy33]

Gentlemen, this is indeed the best scape yet. But, I can't help but feel that stone in the front left is out of place.

[@ÁkosTurányi]

Please make a 1hour cinematik from this aquarium.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Will do later 4 sure 😀👍

[@tomrosiak7181]

Awesome...I'm a newbie here but I gotta ask , what are you using for filtration? I don't see anything or your plants moving

[@GreenAquaShop]

We use a big Eheim 2080 and a smaller Oase filtosmart for the waterfall. We use these 1200 lph filters under our 240 liter tanks mostly, they provide enough flow, not a wild one, but OK.

[@-AndrewR]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@GreenAquaShop]

🙏

[@rg634]

很棒的造景，很想知道根部如何取得？

[@GreenAquaShop]

You can buy it from Green Aqua if you have somebody in Europe you can ship it to... Cheers.

[@antemercep8844]

It turned out really beautiful even though the rocks were "tiny" 🤣🤣

[@GreenAquaShop]

Seriously tiny. LOL. Glad you like the end result! 👍

[@kapong4236]

"Unbelivable"

[@kekiw2089]

🤯🤯🤯

[@GreenAquaShop]

👍🙏

[@nickh9294]

Wow, this looks so awesome guys! Are you planning a workshop anytime soon? I need an excuse to come visit you again and see this in real life 😊 Best regards from the Netherlands!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Hey, thanks for your words, Nick! :) Yup we're thinking about the next workshops. Let us know if you have any suggestions for possible guests. We have a list already, but looking forward to the 2024 year plan.

[@nickh9294]

Your welcome, I just love it!💚 Great to hear that you guys are planning workshops for 2024. Who I would like to see? Someone from ADA Japan would be amazing if that is even possible... Yusuke Homma, Daichi Araki or one of the other Suiki creators doing a big tank would really be great, otherwise Philip from Liquid Nature maybe... I'll keep an eye on your website and the newsletter to see upcoming events!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, I would love to have Araki san back, unfortunately Homma san can not speak fluent English, so that would be a bit of a problem, and the interpreter thing does not really deliver the message as we experienced it with the Fukada Workshop. Cheers.

[@nickh9294]

I see what you mean regarding the language-barrier. I'm sure you will surprise us with some great scapers. I'll keep an eye out on your website and newsletter to see who will be invited. Have a great weekend guys!

[@KamFattChen]

What are the live stocks? Very pretty scape ❤

[@GreenAquaShop]

Live rocks? Certainly not. They are Dark Seiryu. - we list all the details in the description. Thanks for watching us and welcome to the channel.

[@KamFattChen]

Live stocks 😂 I meant the fishes - what are they? Thank you

[@Darker74]

So why to use strong light, when anubias do not like it an can cause algea problems?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Even the shade lover plants look better with more light. Just need to balance it. 👍

[@SmalsGee]

I think bad choice for asparagus plant maybe another fern with larger leaves, too dense small fragile leaves. Needs a stronger individual leaf setting up top.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good points, do you have a suggestion for a small plant that looks like a tree?

[@luisvega8189]

⁠@@GreenAquaShopIm no expert but off the top of my head I can imagine an ostrich fern and sagittaria subalata mix

[@camilocastro213]

hi, why only guppys?????????

[@chemistrywithakash3903]

I would like to watch it whole day sitting on a chair, what the art they are like the god of hindu sanskriti "Brahma" The God who creates the world.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, I know what you're talking about, I love sitting in front of these creations too. Cheers.

[@TheGamingProductionx]

Does anyone know what happened to the green aqua discord?

[@GreenAquaShop]

We shut it down earlier.

[@serzh_gavrosh.]

" И на камнях растут деревья"

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, I am surprised how they do in the Nature as well...

[@0nly_M3]

Who else sees the face in the stone in the middle?😀

[@GreenAquaShop]

I do now! LOL.

[@joshimahan7497]

disappointed no ginseng ficus use

[@GreenAquaShop]

we used a similar plant the orange jessamine in case of our round tank

[@roelnoten]

Please remove that ugly stone on the front left which has too much white. 15:15

[@GreenAquaShop]

Agreed! Will do!

[@velnionestasirpamestas]

I love green aqua aquariums, but this one doesnt feel right with me. I dont like the rock on the bottom left, it distorts the harmony. And the rock structure feels fake overall when we have plants in it.... it looks like nature, but doesnt feel like it, something is missing

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much, I agree with you on the bottom left rock, might change it in the long run. For the rest, let's wait a bit, until the plants fill up the scape more, and you'll let us know under the cinematic video in a comment if you change your mind. 😅