Putting my woodworking / aquascaping skills to the test

[@Bits_N_Pixels]

First time ever I see a fish been shipped! Cool project!

[@elenamakes]

haha yeah it just cuts out the middle man. First betta I ever got was from a Petco but I’m just not the biggest fan of the conditions those stores keep their bettas in. So I did some research and lots of people had good things to say about this place and how they care for their fish :)

[@優さん-n7m]

@@elenamakes Why don't you try to enter Hollywood? How come you are not a supermodel or an erotic model already?

[@jordan.newsom]

The vibes are immaculate. ✨ I've been really wanting to get into aquascaping, and this was definitely inspiring!

[@Angelarea51]

That’s a good job

[@bigburlymikesmswoodworking]

I love the colors on the new betta you got.

[@timpedraza2085]

Almost fell down that rabbit hole as well 😊 nicely done

[@johnvnuk5650]

I love how you switch up your content… keeps it very interesting. On a side note, you’ve given me some incentive to clean my tank. I clean it 👆a year, which visually isn’t appealing but my fish live waaaay longer, well over 5 years. But, your beautiful clean tank is inspiring so thank you. Great work! ☺️

[@elenamakes]

Glad to hear you like the variation!

[@lucasleandrotavares3128]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@stevepiechock9234]

You are always a pleasant surprise in the subject of your channel. I was surprised, but not surprised. The name of your channel is very apropos, meaning your are a maker of all this interesting. Excellent video!

[@elenamakes]

Thanks! It makes me happy to hear that you enjoy the diversity in subject 😊

[@Luigi4950]

That looks really nice the wall art with light on great job

[@elenamakes]

Much appreciated!

[@Rram1964]

I am new to your blog and I love the work you are doing as a girl enjoying looking at it have a blessing day

[@joes20]

Wow! Amazing and thank you for the tips and hints. I used to have fish tank in the past and you encouraged me to try it again 👌🏼. Thank you for this interesting video 🙏🏼

[@elenamakes]

Sweet! Best of luck with your tank :)

[@ab.nua-Ge]

I do love wood-work. i feel only artist can do wood-work. one day i will follow your channel as will your Instagram . i wish you success.

[@diytiff]

I always had a beta fish growing up. I miss having one 😢 this was a really nice project and I like how it turned out with the plants :)

[@elenamakes]

Thank you! They are the best 💛 I feel like they have a lot of personality for a fish.

[@distortohio]

You made a pretty awesome biome for that little orange guy. Rad!

[@elenamakes]

Thank you :)

[@petetumbarello9611]

Very cool project, I have just one suggestion. On the light stand for the long tank, you might want to reenforce the miter; they’re not the strongest joint, especially if there’s any weight on it. 2-3 brad nails or screws on the side facing the wall, or splines if you’re feeling adventurous. Fish name suggestions: rain (short for rainbow), sherbet, or sorbet. My 2 cents.

[@elenamakes]

Appreciate the suggestion and honestly love the name sherbet... that's a contender for sure.

[@Vinny-i8o]

Well done looks great 👍

[@elenamakes]

Thank you 😊

[@danielcgomez]

Nice Project! ...I used to sit for hours watching my Aquarium ...I bet my kids would love me to get back into Fishes & Aquariums, ha! ...Down the Rabbit Hole I go! Thanks Elena! Have a great week to both you and Kyle 😊

[@elenamakes]

Thanks and I fully support you diving back into the aquarium rabbit hole.

[@ruebennomura9143]

Good woodworking skill on this video

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video never seen a tank like this very cool great job.

[@arslanasad5980]

Turned out really good 👌

[@DominiqTevton78]

красивые аквариум , как и сама хозяйка

[@wals6383]

I think you should call the fish Finn! It sounds like it will suit him

[@elenamakes]

lol I mean that name does make sense for a fish...

[@BuddimaSaranga]

So pretty 👍❤️👌

[@broadheadcapital7711]

you may get a rubber tube that can act as hose to empty your tank. Get the bucket lower than the tank, suck on the tube to get the water started and let gravity do the rest☺️

[@elenamakes]

The 12 gallon long is so shallow that I struggle to get the hose suction started with those types of vacs :(

[@PeterKNoone]

Very cool. I'll have to look into this tankless thing. Looks like fun. How about naming your fish Peter :)

[@elenamakes]

a classic name

[@mitchellmasuda9881]

How are the light stands staying upright on the table?

[@elenamakes]

L brackets screwed into the light stands and the top of the tank stand.

[@YeMinThant-mc3fg]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ummcantthinkofone]

The tank and light turned out fantastic. I think he looks like spiderman with those beautiful colours.

[@elenamakes]

Thank you! And I kinda see that with his coloring :)

[@ToughTrainerK]

Where did you get the table from?

[@elenamakes]

Craigslist, but unsure where the lady I got it from purchased it.

[@ToughTrainerK]

@@elenamakes ah bummer....nice pick up ... planning to do 3 shrimp tanks and also thinking of getting into woodworking as well lol

[@DominiqTevton78]

с этой подложкой надо быть осторожнее может легко вспышка водорослей . а так тоже аквариум с растениями своих иногда выгоняю а то бывает весь вечер около него седят любуются . у меня небольшой 130литров,

[@edgard.9640]

I noticed you incorporated green clothing in some parts of your video to match with the plants around. Idk if it was coincidental or not, but something I observed. 👀😁 Anyways, the tank came out great. Im sure Mr Fish gives you thanks for its new home.

[@elenamakes]

It was coincidental but guess I subconsciously wanted to match the greenery around me 🌱

[@minimaker5057]

I fell down so many rabit wholes that I can’t pick wich one to do, so now I almost don’t do anything 😳

[@Kufurbaz_haydo69]

I love youuu

[@Kijiji-ny7qh]

Patient husband...the things one does for love! 🙂

[@elenamakes]

It’s true 😅

[@Kijiji-ny7qh]

@@elenamakes I am glad for the two of you. After almost 25 years of marriage, I have learned that it is all about a mutual give and take. Beautiful work on the aquarium.

[@sjstrutt]

"Mo Betta Rouge" I used to have a betta in my office that I named "Fish Homie Quan".

[@elenamakes]

I do love a good betta name pun!

[@bertilkullberg8639]

👍

[@chrisw443]

Lol dont drink the shrimp! what did you name your new fishy family member? Maybe bobby the beta?

[@AndyCallaway]

Nigel. The fish looks like a Nigel.

[@BISHNOI.29903]

Hi 🤗

[@WalterRiggs]

best name for a beta fish: Betamax.

[@edgaralveo8721]

Si me hablas asi, si... Aunque no entienda el ingles fluido😁

[@cassieisclose]

I'm not a very knowledgeable fish person so this may be wrong, but I heard that sometimes when you get fish from stores they can be stressed out and underfed so they lose colour, and that if they were originally colourful, they get the colours back when in a better environment. So maybe your fish is super happy now and that's why he looks a little murdery now. 😊

[@elenamakes]

You are correct that fish can lose color when stressed but color back up once they are happy and feeling safe. As for why he looks murdery... bettas just kinda look like they're always irritated / angry lol

[@Slip-Art_S14]

🔥🔥🔥👍

[@MarcelnicolaeBadau]

Mi a fost dor de tine Elena

[@YeMinThant-mc3fg]

✍✍✍✍✍

[@farnitureshopalmari6836]

hi my best friend

[@aaartisans6467]

Elena you are so beautiful and your work is great.

[@JimBeshears]

Hi Elena, I stumbled onto your chess board video, and wanted to know if you would like to be a guest on our Saturday night KZbin maker show some Saturday. Can you let me know?

[@MarcelnicolaeBadau]

Cum de nu ați mai postat❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@francoffds]

Horrible that a fish arrives in the mail

[@elenamakes]

Where do you think any pets come from? They are shipped to pet stores. This cuts out the middle man and is less stressful on the fish.

[@mannurse7421]

Look at me I got the second comment in.

[@thureinphyo9768]

Piko

[@johnsuji3]

You are looking so beautiful, look like Indian way you shy

[@YeMinThant-mc3fg]

❤❤❤❤❤