Garden Eel Tank + Takashi Amano Tanks @ Sumida Aquarium Tokyo Skytree

While in Tokyo for a long weekend, I visited Sumida Aquarium at Skytree based on recommendations from folks on IG! It was a mind blowing experience seeing Mr. Takashi Amano's nature aquariums. In terms of marine, the Garden Eel display was also nothing short of amazing. I am pretty motivated to somehow incorporate Garden Eels into my 150g build now...
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[@captivebredcanada]

I kept garden eels for years. I had to give them away before I moved. I still miss them so much! In my experience the spotted ones are easier to keep then the splendid (orange ones). The biggest problem is they are afraid of everything. While I have asked a few public aquariums and they've said no. I do suspect they use 2 way glass so the garden eels don't see the people looking at them.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Awesome to hear that you have had long term success with these eels! Any pro tips? I am leaning strongly towards setting up the 150g tank with these guys in mind, especially since the 150g tank is 31" in heigh, should be able to get a beefy sand bottom if necessary.

[@captivebredcanada]

So if you're going to do the 150 for them you will have to design the tank with them in mind. That means deep sand bed of at least 6" but deeper is better especially since you have a tall tank. So for your rock work you can either raise it up with pvc or just place it on top of the sand. They need to be fed heavily not so much because they eat a lot but because they will only eat food that passes directly over them like you saw in your video. Brine may be needed to get them going but you can start mixing frozen brine and then mysis in with the food and it won't be long until they eat frozen food. I never tried pellets. You will need to have the flow pattern setup so that it passes over them. You will probably have some nitrate / phosphate issues initially but over time your deep sand bed will work as a great natural filter. Over a longer time it may cause issues but we are talking 5+ years in the future so you can deal with it then if you still have the tank setup in this way. When I took my tank down the sand was surprisingly clean. I believe most deep sand beds that have trouble are more in the 4-6" range and having it deeper can potentially make it better. Once they are more comfortable over feeding won't be an issue as long as you have your flow pointed in a way that the food passes over them and doesn't get stuck in a dead spot. Once they are comfortable you can add fish and they will function as cleanup crew. You can keep fish with them but I would wait until they are well established. They are seriously afraid of everything - this is the most important thing to remember. Step away from the tank when you feed them and if you're feeding a big mysis like PE they can even be afraid of them - but they will still eat them. The splendid ones seem to have a longer acclimation time. It is possible they will jump but if they are going to jump it's most likely to happen in the first few hours. They will move holes from time to time but generally stay in the same spot. If you have any further questions let me know. They are really rewarding and I hope to keep them again. Here is a video of some various footage I took of mine from years past. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6jbkntoh7qYjZI

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you very much for the valuable information!! I am not sure how I feel about 6"+ sand bed for the 150g (was thinking I could get away with 3-4", but another idea I am itching to act on is set up a separate seahorse / pipefish macro tank that is extra tall in the 45g - 60g range, this dimension may actually work out better with the Garden Eel and I could sacrifice some vertical room for them. The eels I saw at the aquarium were almost desensitized to people, I wonder if they are just really used to visitors or there were one sided glass in place as some of you mentioned (even though I could see through to the other side). Thank you for sharing your video, it is extremely helpful and I may ping you with more questions later on when this starts happening, if it's OK!

[@extr3me_warriorzx271]

Hey uh will Garden Eels be fine with red cherry shrimp and some guppies in the tank? will they be aggressive? (sorry for my bad english)

[@everyoneyu]

salt water and fresh water breeds different fish

[@MicrobiusBlue]

Love the purity of the garden eel display...no distractions

[@InappropriateReefer]

Amen to that!

[@OkayOkay-le1hq]

4:35 there you go

[@OkayOkay-le1hq]

N.A.R Channel it’s auto correct

[@OkayOkay-le1hq]

N.A.R Channel yes I use their more so it changed it

[@Automedon2]

Japanese design is mindblowingly beautiful. Everything, all the way down to the design of the vending machines.....

[@BitchyBoxxy]

Gathering No Moss you have no idea you can find a strip of vending machines that have so much awesome toys and gadgets and candy

[@melitasofyan5915]

BEST

[@ccdrz]

It is, but too many of amano’s and people’s aquascaping generally lack that “it” factor. They’re interesting looking but fail to be real art. The Garden Eel tanks are fabulous tho. Just my opinion.

[@lMagicKaito]

Japenese people always put all his heart in whatever they make, awesome people!

[@minibrand8122]

I saw little noodles rising from the ground had to check it out and they look like wigglers from monster hunter lol

[@InappropriateReefer]

LOL!!

[@encendercolores1684]

*Little noodles rising from the ground* XD

[@erebusthedragon8017]

angry avacado I think that’s what their based off

[@erebusthedragon8017]

angry avacado I thought I was the only one lol

[@xPorsum]

I had my net ready

[@juliamckee2907]

I absolutely love the way the first tanks look with all the tiny fish in them rather than larger ones

[@bluntforcetraumass1063]

Get a garden eel tank it would make us happy

[@aidanlangford8154]

BluntForceTrauma ss please I would do one but I don’t need more tanks lol!

[@bluntforcetraumass1063]

I have two in my tank

[@InappropriateReefer]

Would love to hear your experience!

[@lucasdeabrielle7375]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Oakleaf700]

Those Garden Eels are so sweet...heard of them being face timed due to coronavirus...So they don't learn to fear humans .

[@MightyNanoTank]

Oh my goodness... those tanks are stunning. Thanks for sharing! Great video as always. Keep up the 🔥🔥🔥

[@kristenkatz8425]

A friend of mine lives in Tokyo and sent me pics of the garden eel tank that look so much like your thumbnail. I thought I was going a bit batty from a deja vu stand point. Now that I've watched your video I'm super envious of my buddy and his year long pass😍

[@SCReefer]

That place is sweet! the garden eels are awesome!!! thanks for the tour....

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks for watching man!

[@richd5979]

Besides the aquarium part, it very nice to see you both so happy. I can see you both at age 60 traveling around the world showing us different aquarium exhibits and enjoying life. Really enjoy your videos and waiting for more.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you for your kind words Rich, that would be my dream life for sure! =)

[@kpbsas91776]

Awesome video thanks for sharing your experience. Looks like you both had a great time. Btw I still have a couple of MH - T/5 combos in my back stock room. The only reason I stopped using them was the expense in replacing bulbs and heat. I believe even with all the tech advances in the last 10-12 yrs it is hard to beat this combo. I really like your enthusiasm. Look forward to the next video!

[@debokkle432]

Awesome video! Thanks for showing us a glimpse of Sumida Aquarium. And yes go for it. Start a garden eel tank! 😁

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you for watching and I am planning to incorporate garden eel into the 150g.. ;-)

[@PurelyAquatic]

Cool! I was just at this place over the summer. The place is amazing.

[@Oakleaf700]

GORGEOUS! Beautiful immaculate tanks.

[@orngjc]

Awesome stuff showcasing Amano’s work!

[@UrbanLegendAIR]

Loved the video. Really felt like I was there experiencing this with you. Great job on such an entertaining video!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you for watching! =)

[@Johannesburgus]

This is so cool, I didn't even knew these things exist

[@fuffoon]

Those are very interesting displays. I like it.

[@kianeder7710]

Wow. Amazing...

[@user-yy7hy4cm8w]

I love garden eels! There adorable ^^

[@theaquadude5503]

Wow... What an amazing trip. Super jealous!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Tokyo is amazing, can't wait to go back again! (2020 Olympic?!)

[@marksmith566]

Wow, fantastic scapes and loved the garden eels, you make great videos dude

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@rockmanlite8728]

Really beautiful.

[@SaberJNL]

Videos keep getting better and better

[@DavidDL]

Wow, Amazing

[@w.d.1595]

Love your videos and Your music selection is incredible...

[@moneysmoneywoney]

This makes my Sunday’s better

[@InappropriateReefer]

Happy to hear this!

[@PrestigeReef]

It’s amazing how pristine that aquarium is!

[@InappropriateReefer]

They do have an army of conches in there!

[@largeandmildlythreateningr2966]

aww garden eels are so cute

[@santamonicahelpassistant418]

Awosome video. I felt as if I was there taking the tour with you guys. Also the eel, reminded me of my blue ribbon eel that I used to have 😩 I had it for 6 years. Good 6 years. -Abdullah

[@blueman4232]

tfw you immediately identify the exact specs of the lights but hesitate with cardinals and anubias

[@InappropriateReefer]

LOL! Saltwater guy slowly learning about the Freshwater world!

[@blueman4232]

I getcha. I'm the exact opposite, I just looked and those lights and went "Yep. Those are definitely lights."

[@mryaoi1332]

@Blue Man 4 lmao , freshwater lights can't get as expensive as saltwater ones so that's totally understandable

[@winterfire89]

The garden eels just Vibin made me so happy to see

[@ColdwaterTanks]

Those eels are spectacular! 😃 Never knew they existed...

[@sudz-ebucket6635]

I love garden eels!!!

[@CSandmeier]

Love it, love it love it!!!!

[@xPorsum]

Oh my goodness... I wish I could just live in that room with all the tanks.

[@PiriTAC]

I love watching your video. Tanks☺️

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

How much I miss Mr Amano. He truly was a talented Aquascaper. I remember watching all the videos, what an inspirational aquascaper he was. Those aquascapes are absolutely splendid. I am so sorry I never met him. I like Goldfish. :) Thank you for producing an awesome video. Gave a like. 👍

[@InappropriateReefer]

I wish I discovered Mr. Amano sooner, it was not until recently that I got more into planted aquarium. It would have been amazing to keep seeing how his style evolves, and of course, meeting him would have been amazing! Thank you for watching the video and the like!

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

Yeah, it really would have. He was very very good at Aquascaping. My pleasure, anytime.I hope you have a good week. Take care.

[@erikiacopelli451]

GOD DAMN I LOVE THEM CORAL TANKS!!!

[@danaemo219]

cute little garden noodles!!! 😍😍😍

[@RiverLifeUS]

Well that was amazing!

[@victoriat9972]

Omg so beautiful😍😍😘

[@KreefAquariumhobby]

Nice!! Love how you are dressed at the end lol

[@pmays3646]

I swear some of those tanks gave me the vapors 😍

[@philthytanks4952]

Suuuuuper cool!!!! I would looove to go there!

[@eliassanchez6844]

Very cool

[@AllVie]

Awesome 😍😍

[@jasonwoon]

Nice!

[@bubbler891]

I’m in love with the gift shop and surprise balls I wish ours were as good in the UK!

[@Fishing_Addiction_Miami]

Great work!! Awesome video!!

[@IkanHiasLaut]

Amazing aquascape man

[@jakeschhutz5638]

I watched these tanks built on KZbin awesome 😎

[@philipjoshuabugarin1039]

Thats massive😍

[@GirlTalksFish]

Ooo thanks for sharing the aquascapes and goldfish for us freshwater lovers. :)

[@InappropriateReefer]

Freshwater fish keeper watches this channel? =D

[@GirlTalksFish]

@@InappropriateReefer Haha came here from Aquarium Co-Op. One day I'd like to get into saltwater so your channel is a great way for me to learn/absorb over time.

[@malachi5571]

Omg they look like miniature snakes in the water

[@blueiceaquatics8205]

love that name!

[@TheJesusjojo]

Amazing 👌❤

[@zvakaca30]

Wow nice man

[@paulonogueira1043]

Simplesmente incrivel ( so just amazing)

[@erikiacopelli451]

That long planted tank you should I got to watch that being built. It was pretty damn awesome

[@RVVideosShowtime]

Wow! Awesome.. I really enjoyed your video. Means like a lot..

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you for watching! =)

[@SimplyShrimps]

Awesome aquariums, thanks for sharing! I hope to get there at some point in life 😁

[@user-yv5dy4ui4r]

Pretty

[@diyhometheaterguy]

Wow! Just wow! Some amazing tanks.

[@GeneHarm]

I know its been two years since you posted this but this is a great video. Look at the aquascaping here. Freshwater aquascapers have been crushing marine aquascapers for a long time. Exactly what I been talking about on my own channel. But even the marine aquascapes at this place are awesome. Marine hobbyist need to stop buying every coral they can and start thinking creatively. Nice vid.

[@blueiceaquatics8205]

awsom

[@bobbyrodriguez5635]

Takashi props!

[@reefodyssey4373]

Awesome aquarium! I like how artistic the displays are, rather than just a bunch of tanks full of fish like most aquariums I've been to.

[@idifferentstudio9883]

5:52 The contents on the drawing board: March 5th is the Corals’ day(in Japanese 3 5(san go) and coral(san go) have the same pronunciation). The corals collected from Okinawa last year have grown up a bit. 5:55 Also toadstool coral in Japanese is umi kinoko, which means sea mushroom.

[@IkanHiasLaut]

Beautifulll

[@arnoldmayii3563]

WOW!! Those were some of the most amazing tanks I've ever seen!!

[@radityakazuto]

Garden eel tank setup now trending in many social medias :D

[@minns5515]

Would love to visit there one day

[@ReefDudes]

They always make me smile! :D I love garden eels!!! Those planted tanks were beuatiful

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you for watching Dev!

[@thefishylife6823]

This place was amazing!!!!!! Oh my goodness how beautiful the Aquariums were ....... RIP TAKASHI AMANO

[@encendercolores1684]

And now, another reason to love modern Japan!

[@tsfcancerman]

Nice place, best from norway

[@DJFlare84]

4:34 - Heeey it's wigglers! (Equips his endemic wildlife capture-net)

[@CarlodiPaolo]

God bless you

[@mumblingstumps406]

Wow those tanks look nice

[@axtra9561]

Ikr one look like its 2d but has depth at the same time

[@ianking.5721]

Wish I could get my tanks to look that nice.

[@kimuseni]

Wow

[@aquascaping1013]

I went to this aquarium twice and it still amazes every time I go. I love the reef tanks that they have but the aquascapes are really good. Hope you had the chance to go to some fish stores.

[@InappropriateReefer]

Sadly I did not get a chance to visit LFS since it was a short 3 days trip, I will definitely be going back!

[@encendercolores1684]

Luckyyy!

[@KLM75]

mantaapp jiwahhh

[@ceph9443]

I just went there

[@jackodonnell8294]

Garden eels are amazing

[@luismanuelrivera3900]

Excelente video takashi amano un lover of aquarismo

[@W4RD1N8ER]

I am in love with those planted tanks! What an awesome video dude whats going on with that 150?

[@InappropriateReefer]

It's happening very slowly! I am seriously dragging my heels with the stand build...

[@freemansaquatics5326]

Lol the end. Yall have fun

[@budgetaquatics8506]

Great video!! Cool garden eels

[@1reefluvr2]

You better put a ring on that girl!

[@W4RD1N8ER]

No kidding because she is such an amazing looking creature herself!

[@ttle17]

I’m about to take her...

[@axtra9561]

@@ttle17 sikeeee, me first

[@chromeoiran951]

Yet she shows complete disinterest in his amazing hobby... Until the end when she gets to shop. 😕 Good luck, Son...

[@zenismushizax711]

chrome oiran I would too if the guy I'm dating talks to the camera all day instead of me.

[@karissawalker182]

Those things that were coming out of the ground it was a garden eel 👌

[@Lagger3729]

7:37 lol that hurry up part

[@IkanHiasLaut]

Amano is legend

[@givannijerrome2762]

Idk that fcuking amazing garden eel exist!!

[@NilturienGreenleaf2016]

Does it need scuba diving equipment to trim the carpet plants? 😁 amazing :)

[@t-rexstudioproductions781]

Ooh! A Sea Worm!

[@JayeshJarka]

❤

[@kennethjudequimada4005]

Nice video bude