Project Titan - Build Process (Part 1)

[@jordanteos]

This is seriously one the coolest scapes I've seen, and cinematography is on point as well. Great job!

[@buiscape]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@9cClimber]

the ending destroyed me, but excited for the future

[@buiscape]

It was heart breaking. I fought a good year to keep it at its prime but wasn’t able to …

[@meyrickjoe9498]

"part 1" in the title gave me hope

[@GoodSamaritan1972]

​@@buiscape : What happened? Was it co2 related flow issues?

[@wideeyedraven15]

I’m in an algae battle now…it’s a emersive pond scape so it’s not as destroying but man…it just ruins the vibe…

[@redswordz9131]

you're the definition of quality over quantity. keep going brother!

[@buiscape]

I appreciate that!

[@luzifersohn5010]

@@buiscape As harsh as it sounds, i like seeing the "fails". It reminds everyone that all the nice thumbnails and freshly scaped tanks are NOT what to expect as a hobbyist (at least not all the time). that's why the seasoned hobbyist propagates plants on the side! ^^

[@edwood1090]

Thank you for sharing the entire process, including the tragic end. Far too many aquascaper channels show a quick build, but never show the inevitable battle with algae when balancing the tank. In the end, sometimes the algae wins. It's all part of the process, even a failed initial set up can be rescaped into a very successful one, since the entire tank and substrate are fully cycled and balanced by then.

[@buiscape]

Thank you for the kind words and thoughts. I’m finishing part 2 and hope to release it this week. Hope you enjoy the next video, it’ll be a lot better :)

[@guadaguppy4798]

I love your honesty. I know this happens because ive had this experience tooo many times. instead of window dressing it for youtube and your subscribers you tell the honest truth about aquascaping. so i salute you and although im just one person you have my sub.

[@buiscape]

I'm very thankful for your sub and comment! It's not always rainbows and sunshine in this hobby but sometimes it is :)

[@cozmin1424]

It happened to me. Such an amazing scape you had. My guess is too much uncovered aqua soil. I only use substrate where plants go in and I cover it with sand or pebbles. A good amount making sure no extra nutrients escape.

[@buiscape]

A lot of nutrients and the light was very low and strong. UG isn't a plant that processes nutrients and seems to lose to all kinds of algae battle. It does best in really balanced and matured ecosystems. But good advice, less soil is definitely better.

[@cozmin1424]

@@buiscape another tip would be for you to cycle the tank first then add plants, i know it is time consuming mine took a whole month without any plants to establish good chemical ballance, slowly i added the plants. I made a blackwater/river style scape light on 60% with no stem plants mostly crypts and grass, no algae. It really hurt you tearing apart the scape but hey the new one looks awesome too! Keep up the work! (btw flower compost its also good and does not require huge amounts, just a bottom layer of it of 2 fingers is enough, capped with pebbles then sand). All the best!

[@stephenw.6588]

Most elegant aquascape production online (and I've watch A LOT!!!) Music, camera work, lighting edits... gorgeous. I love the vision as you started out. Can't wait to see the next iteration.

[@buiscape]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, really appreciate the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed this video. Hope you like the ones to come!

[@Tomy_Yon]

I couldn't believe the big rock staying in place, very impressive. I thought the tank would crack. Love the quality and editing of your videos.

[@buiscape]

Same, I was concerned but it has been doing well so far :)

[@buiscape]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@wds525]

Oh man... I was so excited watching the video, it's too bad it didn't work out. Looking forward to see more videos. Subscribed. Regards from Portugal.

[@buiscape]

Much love, thank you!

[@andrewrolston4735]

So good! Very therapeutic. Excited to see part 2.

[@IndoorEcosystem]

This was a great video! I enjoyed the raw honesty at the end as well. This is something you don't get to see all that often in this space! I recent rescaped my biggest tank am going through some algae issues as well. It's crazy how quickly things can go from perfect to problematic. I look forward to seeing the next incarnation of this tank.

[@buiscape]

Thank you brother! I was going to scrap this video because the project didn't workout but I'm glad everyone's enjoying the progress so far. We often see the beauty of aquascaping but it can test our patients. The crab tank is gonna be fun!

[@IndoorEcosystem]

@@buiscape This hardscape would be an awesome piece in a crab tank. Right in the middle, forest on one side,and a lake on the other! Might have just inspired myself for another build🤣

[@ThePepsiCrusader]

i am 100% staying tuned for part 2

[@buiscape]

See you in part 2 :)

[@richardcunliffe]

Cool looking Scape, that carpet was lush!

[@buiscape]

thank you!

[@jordanobrien5000]

Watched 1 of your many videos last week and suddenly I found myself buying a 70L opti white Rimless tank, last week I didn't even know what that was (or the price incidentally). Thank u for sparking a new found love and a way in which I can be creative as u have done. Keep going, incredible stuff!!

[@jenpink4298]

Watching this again so I can be ready for part two 👍

[@giyotyn]

ha ha ha super final :)))) i see thousands of setting up aquarium videos but they never show the final form of their set ups. thanks for the honesty.

[@buiscape]

If this tank turned out the way as expected it could have been beautiful haha. Next one will be better!

[@tessaho8632]

ok i'm gonna need you to post more content because your videos are so soothing, well composed and you make amazing aquascapes

[@buiscape]

More to come! Thanks for watching! Working on the next currently

[@GodOfGameing-yb5yj]

Bro this is amazing I have not see an aquascape this good in so long keep up the good work!

[@buiscape]

Thank you!!!! Glad you enjoyed it

[@FishyTomato-]

serpadesigns always makes amazing scapes check him out too

[@garrettpete]

Great cinematography!

[@buiscape]

Thank you!

[@TripleA737]

Can't wait for the next part!

[@codingcuy]

Real life aquascape, beautiful and hard yo maintain. Subscribed!

[@buiscape]

Thanks for the sub!

[@liviuskulik8883]

Awesome Aquascape!!! Awesome Sounddesign!!! Love it mate!

[@buiscape]

Thanks mate!!! Appreciate it

[@Necrosias]

Really nice 👍 And showing what can go wrong makes it almost unique 💪

[@buiscape]

Thank you! It was definitely a learning experience :)

[@Hung49630]

You’re doing beautifully!

[@buiscape]

Thank you!!

[@reynvaan1218]

Finally someone who's honest about fish keeping! I love this. What was the first fish you put in to the tank? It was beautiful

[@buiscape]

Killifish

[@Seven7ails]

Awesome work. That centerpiece rock is beautiful

[@buiscape]

Thank you! This rock was very hard to obtain, has a little funny back story to it too haha

[@Seven7ails]

Bro, what’s the reason for the sand being added late in the process?

[@odilliagao3516]

Wow this was amazing to watch. Your work and content is seriously top tier!

[@buiscape]

Appreciate you !

[@vitusna]

Insane production quality!😮

[@GoodSamaritan1972]

The Algorithm suggested this to me this morning. 🤣 Your title,...the epic background music,...your editing skills ,...and that scape....i was half expecting the ending to be something like the camera zooming out and to find that you are actually scaping on board a space ship rocketing thru space...🤣🤣🤣 Subscribed brother..totally subscribed...🤣🤣 Cant wait for part 2

[@buiscape]

I love it, thanks so much for the comment.I'mr really glad you found joy in this video! I wish I was in a spaceship haha. See you in the next video!

[@TheDooher]

Really awesome...such style is exactly that kept my attention immediately, GREAT WORK!!!

[@buiscape]

Thank you! I hope you like the next ones!!! Appreciate the feed back :)

[@jha799]

Another great video, can’t wait for part 2!

[@buiscape]

Appreciate you

[@lucinaano9749]

This was absolutely beautifully well made, thank you

[@buiscape]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@halen_outdoor]

very well filmed and edited 🙌🙌

[@dennisego2165]

I love the typo of your video! You have so much talent! :)

[@buiscape]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Scaping_the_six]

I was all into it loving how it was turning out… then you throw that curveball with all the algae lol 😂 great video quality and if you ever need someone to take that stone off your hands I’m just a short drive away

[@buiscape]

Me too Franky, I was very excited for this project until it crashed on me 😭 I’m glad I didn’t waste this footage and can create something out of it. I’ll keep you posted about the rock ;)

[@felixchan5112]

Amazing Scape brother! Can’t wait to see part 2! Hopefully part 2 will maintain easier!

[@buiscape]

Thank you Felix! Appreciate you

[@ChunkyShartSpray]

Feels like a movie

[@buiscape]

Appreciate that.

[@Ankescapes]

I was wondering from the start if the UG would make it in the soil - the end gave the answer 😄 it is a wonderful hardscape and a beautiful video, I'm looking forward to the next step

[@buiscape]

Wish it made it all the way through but the set up just didn't work out. Hope you like the next part!

[@ADUAquascaping]

UG doesn't necessarily cause an algae outbreak and can hold to the soil quite well. If a section begins to float or becomes detached from the substrate, then you can uproot that area and replant, and then add extra soil adound the edges, or you can even use stainless steel wire and bend a small portion into a U shape and staple the UG down.

[@BobBombadil]

What was the first fish that was in there by himself? The reddish one (not the chili rasboras)

[@ThePrdon1]

It looks like a Killi fish but not sure which kind.

[@BobBombadil]

@@ThePrdon1 I agree. It looks almost like a tiger badis but not quite. I'd love to hear from the OP

[@buiscape]

It’s a Killifish!

[@SimplyAquascaping]

Fantastic video bro! The ending was absolutely tragic though!

[@buiscape]

Appreciate you Kevin!!!! thanks for watching bro. The end hurts :(

[@BenjaminLodge]

Great video, beautiful aquascape. I really wish you'd included some footage of the tank at the point after you added the fauna.

[@buiscape]

I wish I had more footage as well, I wanted to perfect the tank and then do more recording but wasn't able to. Maybe in the next one!

[@TelTunes]

Beautiful video Anth. That was damn satisfying. Looking forward to the 🦀 scape in months time. My favourite view of this scape is blyxa in the corner and the cozy shadowy area...

[@buiscape]

Thanks Naz. The Blyxa was my fav too.

[@ADUAquascaping]

UG, my old friend, and nemesis! Haha. I like your method of adding the sand after the plants have grown to limit algae growth on the sand. Sorry to hear about the algae infestation. What was the main cause of the algae outbreak?

[@buiscape]

Light was low, sunlight also played a factor, not enough plants im sure as well!

[@ramonfrias3711]

Also the rocks maybe, I'm strugling with tous amano rocks, the change of parameters (kh and pH) make grow algae. The project was amaizing dude. I Hope this experiencia make you beter and keep going!

[@kingtidecorals]

This build! I’d love to see this concept again from you

[@buiscape]

I got you brother!

[@nikkor20]

bro we need more of this

[@buiscape]

Part 2 is out :)

[@MrGrantGregory]

Ever since i have been subbed to your channel 4 hours ago i been waiting for part 2, how long do u think, i find this super fascinating

[@buiscape]

Haha, I'm currently recording part 2 right now. Once I get to the planting stage it'll probably take another 4 months however for things to grow in.

[@MrGrantGregory]

@@buiscape Well i guess i better watch all your other videos by then!

[@buiscape]

@@MrGrantGregory haha I’d appreciate that !

[@jenpink4298]

@@buiscape 4 more months?? 😢

[@buiscape]

@@jenpink4298 I've already started planting last week. It'll take 4 months to fully grow in. I wish I could speed up the process

[@patrickharris7823]

Great stuff, but I gotta be honest... I'm excited to see the crab version! GIMME THOSE LEGGY BOIS

[@buiscape]

Crabs are gonna be fun! I gotta decide the plants, might go carnivorous…

[@EthosAtheos]

Beautiful tank, big fan of shallow tanks. Seems like a ton of light for such a shallow tank. Makes me wonder if it caused the algae problems.

[@buiscape]

Agreed, it was way too much light. In addition to the sun light it was receiving.

[@GodOfGameing-yb5yj]

The editing is amazing to

[@buiscape]

Thank you !

[@nanabui8584]

Absolutely beautiful video , Love it !

[@buiscape]

thank you!

[@yyvuzer]

What's the stand/table you're using? It looks great

[@buiscape]

Found this at a kitchen appliance shop

[@lackofficial126]

I’m so sad now, i was stunned by the tank ngl

[@buiscape]

I was sad as well, but it's okay. Learning process from my mistakes.

[@Kajetan1]

Made with love!! Greetings autscaped ;)

[@buiscape]

Lots of love :)

[@jenpink4298]

Oh no! I’m so sorry! It was a beautiful tank and an exquisite video. I’m going to hit the subscribe button so I can see what comes next

[@buiscape]

It was definitely heart breaking but we'll make something beautiful in the next!

[@jenpink4298]

@@buiscape I’m ready to see part two! I saw your little teaser😂

[@KellsTV97]

Beautiful video!

[@buiscape]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lampshade6967]

That was beautiful, shame it failed But thank you for sharing the failure with us. I am excited to see what you turn it into in the future

[@buiscape]

Thank you, the future is coming shortly! Currently editing the next video :) thanks for watching

[@flotofish]

That looks really awesome 👍🏼😃

[@buiscape]

Thanks my friend, nice seeing you here !

[@nicholaskeyler7397]

Hey man! It’s simply aquatics, I love this project, but everything must come to an end and create a new beginning. Can’t wait for the upcoming scape

[@buiscape]

Nicholas !!! Thanks for stopping by the channel, appreciate the support 🫶🏻

[@mackenziecleveland4631]

you got my interest

[@buiscape]

I’m glad! Hope you like the next

[@Chadelon]

What is the larger fish called? So beautiful!

[@buiscape]

If you're asking about the red and blue that is a killifish

[@lank_satya]

Beautiful video, also the edit is so nice

[@buiscape]

Thank you so much!

[@asifali007]

why so much algae may be too much light? but thats a great piece of stone ..i must say did you glue it or it was one piece? It gave that wow feeling

[@buiscape]

The light was too strong, and close to the tank. Should have been placed higher tbh. In terms of the rock it’s actually one big piece balanced on top of the first rock placed in the tank. I secured it with glue just for reassurance.

[@jayvfx.]

what species was the red fish? i love its colors and would seriously consider stocking in my 20gal planted.

[@buiscape]

That was a killifish! Really cool guys but I had to return him because he was too aggressive. Very intelligent and curious species though. Do some research on them first before you consider keeping them to make sure its suitable for your tank. They have a short life span.

[@jayvfx.]

@@buiscape thanks for the reply! that’s what I thought it was but I was just making sure. and yes no worries research is always a condition before I get any fish lol. 👍

[@thewatcher720]

Nice cinematics - Subscribed

[@FinnVL5]

This is the best aquarium I've ever seen! It was so amazing and so calming to watch! It was a shame about what happened at the end though. I cant wait for part two! Do you have a rough estimate of when part 2 will be out?

[@jenpink4298]

It looks like it should be soon, crossing my fingers! He just posted a little teaser today

[@1NHEL]

Yeah, an iwagumi style tank is the most difficult one, because of the small amount of plants. The overhanging rock is really beautiful, sad that the tank didnt make it but keep going 👍💪

[@buiscape]

Agreed, the next one will be fun and should work better!

[@ThePrdon1]

The first red fish was that a Killi fish ? And what type of Killi?

[@buiscape]

I believe it's a red eggersi killifish!

[@ShrimpMania]

Awesome setup and beautiful shots. Which lens did you use?

[@buiscape]

Thank you! Lens is 24-105mm

[@ShrimpMania]

@@buiscape Thanks! I'm thinking of buying Sigma Art 24 -70 E-mount it doesn't have such as big zoom but has a little lower F 2.8

[@glassboxfish]

Beautifully shot video! You’ve definitely got my sub 🌱

[@buiscape]

Thank you! Appreciate the support

[@jsaquaticX]

[@wolfinthesno]

....I'm confused were you trying for zero maintenance? Or what happened.... The tank did not look like it would be hard to have kept under control....

[@buiscape]

The tank crashed because I couldn't balance all the variables. Strong light, not enough plants, tank set up near a window with strong sun light. The next iteration of this project will have low maintenance similar to one of my other video with my crab tank.

[@wolfinthesno]

@@buiscape why not just add C0²? You can get into a co² setup for like $125 and it will pay dividends in terms of the amount of work you have to do with a high tech scape.

[@buiscape]

@@wolfinthesno this project had CO2, still wasn’t able to balance with it. All my planted tanks use CO2

[@wolfinthesno]

@@buiscape oof shit yeah that sounds rough. in future videos you might just explain that kind of thing instead of having to reply to jackasses like me lol

[@carotmancarotman4463]

how is part 2 going?

[@buiscape]

It’s been growing wildly, I’m excited to film it for Part 2!

[@buiscape]

Part 2 is out :)

[@carotmancarotman4463]

@@buiscape first to check it out

[@echo4491]

Wait hold up. I’m a newbie and really want to know what caused this algae disaster and what could have or may have been done to prevent this??? I need to know for my own education and my first fish tank!

[@mymountainlife0707]

5:21 What is that red fish?

[@zxtempo]

whats the black you filled the tank with stuff called looks super cool

[@buiscape]

I believe you’re referring to the soil?

[@zxtempo]

​@@buiscape ah thanks i thought it was gravel😅

[@Loki-innovator]

What's the name of that bright red fish(with blue), is is some kind rasbora

[@buiscape]

That's a killifish!

[@Welcome2Niches]

I love your style! Sorry the algae killed this one. Keep up the great work, though! I'll be back for sure. Ty for the great content too :)

[@buiscape]

Thank you! It’ll be back!

[@gabrielsoo2939]

Can you explain why you only added the sand 2 months after the tank is set up?

[@buiscape]

I wanted the UG to carpet first and knowing it’ll take weeks to months I wanted to add sand in after to prevent it getting dirty over time. Adding it last makes the tank look fresh and new

[@ErikBirkholz]

What kind of killifish is that? Eggersi?

[@frankiscape]

How did you get this beautiful ug carpet🤩💚

[@buiscape]

Trimming, water changes and good lighting... until everything got destroyed :')

[@gohil_yajur]

One of the best scapes in the world !!!!

[@buiscape]

haha thank you!

[@seankindrick3289]

Why did you wait to put the sand in?

[@Константин-е5в6л]

Шикарный аквариум! Но в конце прям обидно! Как так вышло?

[@fatneek5307]

Amazing scape, too bad it didnt turn out how you wanted, hope for the best in the upcoming projects. Just wondering what was the one red fish stocked before you introduce3d the other fishes?

[@buiscape]

That was a Killifish!

[@domenicopizzone5176]

hi.. did you wash the sand as the description on the package says?

[@buiscape]

Little rinse

[@kietluannguyen]

Why isn't putting the sand into the tank right before added the water? 😮

[@buiscape]

Sand would get dirty fast during the cycling stage so I would have rather waited

[@khoffmann1978]

beautiful way to show your aquascape built. maybe the algae problem is due to too little water change, I change 50% every week, and I try add as little fertilizer as possible, not to much food and the right CO2 balance is also important and 8 hours light max. add beneficial bacteria. 🙂

[@buiscape]

Thank you! I did heavy water changes before it crashed, even 50% (before adding fish) but I didn't have enough plants, light was very strong and also the tank was set up near a window so sun light was also a factor. It was ambitious and difficult trying to control all the variables.

[@angelohoffmann]

@@buiscape yes sunlight is not good, and many plants is a good thing. 😊

[@tinydesignpattern6879]

what kind of rock is that?

[@buiscape]

Seiryu Stone

[@Edgeofhumansoul]

Waiting for the resurrection of this beautiful project 🤞 Regards

[@buiscape]

Thank you! Hope to not disappoint !

[@Jetwilo]

Utricularia is very hard to grow. Its roots don't hold onto the soil

[@AquarismoA3]

OMG, It's Amazing (From Brasil) :)

[@buiscape]

thanks!

[@birb1174]

Hi are those the 12mm pipes from litiaquaria?

[@buiscape]

@@birb1174 yes

[@birb1174]

@@buiscape thanks! planning to get them for my shallow tank litiaquaria seems like the only one making SS pipes for shallow tanks

[@birb1174]

My tank is 70x30x18 cm do you think the pipes would fit?

[@buiscape]

I think so should be fine

[@giorgiomanieri]

Do you use CO2 in tank?

[@buiscape]

Yes, CO2 was used

[@cheesynippls848]

why did you add the sand so late?

[@buiscape]

Letting the tank cycle and plants grow in first, adding sand last would keep the sand fresh and clean. Sand can get dirty during the cycling stage

[@herobear]

Cool 😎

[@peytonkelly4882]

does anyone know the name of the singular red fish w blue eyes

[@buiscape]

Kilifish

[@dawndusk18]

What table is that?

[@buiscape]

stainless steel kitchen table

[@codythecoffinwizard]

My dude!!! Where’s part two!? Haha

[@buiscape]

It's coming along Cody! Everything is growing in, I'm recording the process every week. The UG carpet that I'm growing emersed is starting to spread!

[@codythecoffinwizard]

@@buiscape just saw it, looking very relaxed.

[@buiscape]

Part 2 is out :)

[@NotYourAvgJoe24]

Is that a Scaler Badis?

[@buiscape]

Killifish !

[@namesbinge3073]

Part 2 still?

[@buiscape]

In the works 🫣 follow my Instagram for some updates before the next video

[@buiscape]

Part 2 is out :)

[@namesbinge3073]

@@buiscape Hail Titan.

[@buiscape]

@@namesbinge3073 😂❤️