MY BIGGEST LESSONS FROM THIS 5 YEAR OLD PLANTED TANK (4K)

[@Barnesy95]

This tank inspired me to rescape to a crypt, sword, Anubius, buce focused nature style tank. I went from an advanced stem, carpets and moss scape and the maintenance upkeep really started to take the enjoyment out of the hobby constantly trying to trim and shape it to perfection but I couldn't keep up with the growth. Now I get my hands in the water and pinch off a handful of leaves off every so often, bringing much more peace and enjoyment. Less is more indeed. Thanks!

[@terrywilliams5810]

I had a big chuckle at the end of this video George .🤭

[@TakeliMMagdalen]

I absolutely Love this tank, especially the Echinoderus grouping...planning on doing this kind of visual feast in my next aquarium...plus the lower maintenance aspect is a win, I really like the Crypts too. But the star of the show has to be the Blue Pariaiba Angels!!! So good to have the nuggets of wisdom you drop here and there, from your long experience...very much appreciated!

[@kwackytankslap9339]

I love the look on your face when you calculate the potential volume on a 3m aquarium.

[@MDFishTanks]

Has this really been 5 years!!!! Wtf!!

[@Necroknix]

What's going on, beautiful people

[@Azooscott]

@mdfishtanks would have re scared that at least 20 times 😂?

[@MDFishTanks]

@@Azooscott definitely!!!

[@JPineda24]

​@MDFishTanks maybe let the self sustaining tank run for years 😊

[@shanehewlett1404]

4 years.

[@haitch04]

It has to be an aquarist thing, sit in front of your aquarium, marvel at its contents and development then think ' what can I do next'.? I mean imagine a 10 x 3 x 3 ft, that would be amazing, expensive and a lot of work but amazing. If ever you take the plunge, please can we have a step by step video of the build? I'm salivating at the prospect.🤩

[@darylcavanagh3977]

Fantastic looking scape, looks so mature now. Fish are gorgeous I set my Fluval 330 up in Feb this year. I'll be made up if mine looks that good in 5 years time 😊

[@WarrenVenter.]

That aquascape is beautiful. Living art in your home.

[@johnstarkey4959]

Go for it George, A 10ft aquascape would be awesome, I’m 71 now and still have the 60p which I love, if I was younger I would definitely have a 6 or 8 ft aquascape . Tank looks amazing as they all do .

[@ianparking]

Its a lovely scape just stunning A bigger tank would be amazing but remember less is more and you've almost reached nirvana right there

[@edwardpinner]

Yes, go for the custom tank. You know it makes sense. Love this aquascape though. The planting is great. I think I would add some of the crispatula and spiralis red crypts, like the ones in one of your clients tanks, at the back. I like to see the movement in the water. 👍

[@jimlubeskie4312]

George, also wanted to tell you that I use an Anoxic Filter for my tank as well which allowed me to discontinue CO2 over a year ago with no ill effects

[@jimlubeskie4312]

George - great video as usual, I use the "magic eraser" which does a great job of getting rid of all algae (my tank is acrylic) no scratching, no bad chemicals. Not sure if its available in UK or not

[@1markymark1]

One of my favorite scapes and those Angels are B E A UTIFUL

[@graj3da175]

Beautiful. What are those big bushy crypts?

[@keithtrestrail5003]

Would love to see the set up off the ten foot tank,yes please. I have a 7x2x2.

[@gritzd5070]

While this aquarium is gorgeous, a newer huger aquarium with a new setup/scape will be amazing. Just like MDFishtanks huge tank. You could make a series out of setting it up!!

[@RussellChilds]

Beautiful aquarium ❤️ Crypts are my fav plant.

[@madhanravindran528]

Nice long running tank, How long does the 6kg co2 cylinder last, supplying co2 for 3 aquarium?

[@richiep430]

Loved this video George! I find your scape to be so much more natural than many competition scapes. Yes they are very clever in their construction but I’d have your one any day of the week. 😊

[@nabokovfan87]

The fish that is bloated has organ failure, specifically it'll be something like kidney failure and the fish internally is full of urine. It cannot expel the excess fluid. There was an autopsy video by one of the fish dr. On KZbin that explained and showed all of this off. It's an identical presentation of the illness.

[@BradPorter-e9x]

I know you don't need encouragement, but the 600 sounds like a great idea!! 😃 Beautiful fish and aquascape - long may it remain!

[@slickwillie2288]

Wonderful George. Thank you for the run through. You and Steenfott aquatics really have inspired me to get blue berry tetra. Regarding the angels do you think they will get along with the inhabitants when they reach full size? They are lovely but I just know they can be temperamental. I have had some challenges in the past with a group of seal point angels I had. If you have tips I am all ears. It would be great to have them again in the future. Perhaps the key is to have a pair like you do? Just thinking out loud

[@Asitha_mg]

Every time i see this tank it's make me fresh❤

[@PINKALIMBA]

Enough said about your tank, that is just beautiful. Would like to know what camera you use to shoot the video, the settings and how you do post edit. It's so cinematic and and colors are so balance it is soothing just to watch the close up fish swimming. Pls share your recipe for such a fine work!

[@seejus6131]

Nice..Is the Amano okay with Angel fish….any issues noticed??

[@supriyoacharya6175]

This tank has been my favourite and you r the one who introduced me to blueberry Tetras. Please make the next tank with Altum Angels. Hard to keep but definitely worth it.

[@frankvermeulen4621]

I see you, George, daydreaming about a huge aquarium! 😅 Just make sure it will fit through the door when it gets delivered! Personally I'd be looking at 120 to 150 cm, which would plenty enough for me. Great scape, not only because I also adore Echinodorus and Cryptocoryne. Speaking of which, I seem to remember you had C. balansae at some point? It would break up the black background a bit. It's doing quite well in my 2 current aquariums, which are full-blown jungles at this point.

[@jozefscury4369]

Beautiful tank George, it is still one of my favourite👏

[@domenicbellissimo1672]

Nice tank add tall grass on back wall and your garden is 10/10

[@Finkeldinken]

I honestly think you deserve to have yourself a custom built aquarium by now if you can afford it and you and your wife think it makes sense in the space. You’ve put in so much work and hobby time consistently for so many years now. That being said, I really enjoy your wadai tank. I’ll miss it if you move on, but it does seem to have lived well! I am very much into long term tanks and fish myself, and there is something awesome about very old, extremely settled in cryptocorynes to me. Cheers

[@jmaquascaping]

Oh nice. What a great aquarium. I just got your book...looking forward to reading it. And Great shirt☺

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thank you mate. I hope you enjoy the book - but as a man of your veteran aquascaping experience, don’t expect to learn so much! 😊

[@jmaquascaping]

@@GeorgeFarmerStudios it doesnt matter how much you know or think you know. There is always room for improvement. Besides it looks good next to my Amano books! I have 5 physical books now in my minamlist lifestyle.

[@JanisNi]

You showed the fish that is bloated. I had a similar thing with a rice fish. I think it was a tumor. I set up a hospital tank for her and treated her for parasites, bacterial and fungal infections. She just continued being bloated. Her behavior, eating and pooping habits didn't change. She lasted about four months and then passed away.

[@williammcdowell6257]

Thought I had posted...great video, you have I think C. punctatus, very shy fish, variable in appearance.

[@bigjgort]

What species of crypt are you using?

[@Waylander777]

Looks great.

[@joostbertrand]

How do you have your inlets? I got 2 oase 600 pumps and have a lot off current

[@javiervillasenor4034]

Hermoso paisaje 😍 felicidades amigo

[@domenicbellissimo1672]

Nice tank add tall grass on back wall and your grade is 10/10

[@philipcook]

lovly setup m8

[@kmaguire7161]

A three foot deep aquarium sounds cool in theory but even in my 2 foot deep aquarium I found that some species of fish stayed toward the back and it was frustrating that I couldn't see them that well. So unless you are keeping monster fish (which I suspect is not your thing) I am not sure I am such a fan of super deep aquariums. Unless maybe they are visible from all sides as room dividers or in the center of a room.

[@alanmorrison470]

You’ll have to drop that bombshell over an expensive meal somewhere nice.

[@norbertthoens3561]

Wenn man nicht "jeden Tag" an seinem Aquarium rumschnippeln will, muss man die Stängelpflanzen, die für die Einfahrphase des Aquariums gute Dienste leisten, nach und nach durch Rosettenpflanzen, wie etwa Echinodorus oder Cryptocorynen ersetzen. Dazu steckt man noch Aufsitzerpflanzen wie Anubias oder Javafarn auf die Wurzeln oder zwischen die Steine und kann so ein Aquarium über Jahre erhalten, ohne dass es "in Arbeit ausartet"! 😉😃

[@onlywei]

Are the gobies still in there?

[@kaakrava]

як гарно

[@PaulZyCZ]

3000 l? Go for it! It would be impractical in a flat, but terrific in a house! My self-imposed limit is 198 x 60 x 60 cm because of the elevator door frame and maintenance, but I heard stories about 5 men lugging 3 m tank up the stairs, several floors up. :D

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

It would get built on site if I did go ahead. 😊

[@chamalsachin]

❤❤❤❤ supper brother supper ❤❤❤

[@sidharthsoman851]

Metric system✅️ scientific names ✅️ thank you

[@ThomasOwl]

Yessssss

[@Jan_Marsal]

I would also like to take 600 instead of 300 which i have. At beginning felt big but now it is damm small.. :D

[@drtrimbo]

George if you're looking for a worthy cause my Living Room would very graciously accept, and I'm only down the road in St Ives. My little 80 litre could do with an upgrade. I'll have to work on convincing the fiancé...

[@yashtapase3821]

I tend to overthink to put more fertilizer even after seeing plants struggling lime plae yellow leaves slow growth just because i think that if i put extra or too much i dont line seeing my fish get affected by that , also never experience that thing but still 😢 Please remove this superstitious thought from my mind explaining please sir 🙏

[@michelrood2966]

Why do some people divide their tank in two is beyond me. It takes away all illusion of depth

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Maybe they’re half-witted 😂

[@olaeriksson9714]

I want to see that 3000L...

[@pattykake7195]

Perhaps you could auction that beautiful tank, and donate the proceeds to a worthy charitable cause. I’m sure many people would love to take it home…🫶💯