Lord Of The Rings Aquarium - Creation of Fangorn Forest

[@SimplyBetta]

There are five tiny special clips in this video, can you find them all? :D

[@hylianmahey962]

Loved them all. Totally made me giggle. 😅

[@erinhallmakes777]

they were pretty seamless but I think I got them. I'm excited for you and it's looking good

[@MissChelle]

You are so clever!❤️🇦🇺

[@MushroomKingdom722]

NO

[@somethingcats]

The guy who almost dropped the tank, will never live it down

[@mwoodward1240]

I'm dying here at the way you put yourself into the movie scenes. Definitely never seen any other fish channel go that far. Very nice!

[@SimplyBetta]

LOLLL, thank you ^^

[@stevecooper6653]

She’s very very clever 👌🏻👌🏻Steve 🇬🇧

[@ingesexton811]

Shes the best

[@mordecai_gaming]

the "im loving the vibe" elf edit was actually unexpectedly hilarious hahaha loved it

[@SimplyBetta]

haha thanks!

[@mordecai_gaming]

@@SimplyBetta omg she responded XD hahaha :)

[@thekingofdiy]

Love it! huge fan of LOTR!!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Right on! Thanks!😄

[@RannXXV]

I keep finding myself smiling during this because besides your great style of humor, your enthusiasm's just super infectious.

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh gosh! Thank you

[@CichlidBros]

Really enjoyed the video. Looking forward to the final setup!

[@SimplyBetta]

I appreciate that, @cichlid bros!

[@starfishey2]

The long awaited aquarium build is here!! Loved you're editing in this one I laughed out loud every time you edited yourself into the movie clips. I always enjoy your enthusiasm you bring to your videos and your passion for the hobby. Can't wait to see more!

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha, thank you, you're too kind! I got to express some nerdiness on this one ^_^

[@glognok2000]

Can't wait to see Fangorn Forrest done in it's ENTirety!

[@SimplyBetta]

I have to steal this pun :P

[@glognok2000]

@@SimplyBetta You can have it. It's ENTirely yours!

[@nightlyrowentree6047]

Green screen moments were 10/10 😆 I love the map above the fire place ...and I just am so excited to see this tank in its completion yay!

[@SimplyBetta]

haha glad you liked it! :D

[@reginaphalanges7331]

Possibly your best video, yet!!! I loved the clips, you did them so well! I smiled and laughed at each one😅. I love your ideas with the ghost wood for Bangor Forest!!👍

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@FishForThought]

holy cow this is gonna be so cool 😁

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha thank you!

[@boges11]

Simply Betta: "Don't let the power of sitting around thinking paralyse you into inaction." Me: Looks at 4ft paludarium sitting in carport for over 4 years. "Meh, I'll get round to it."

[@SimplyBetta]

hah!! I have a 3ft one in my garage I keep telling myself I have to deal with!

[@alaskangirl7675]

Amazing! It already looks so great! So excited to see this video.

[@glennencarnacion3360]

Best video EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your scene clips were so hilarious. Not to mention how the scape looks. As a lifelong aquarist and Tolkien fan this video had so many of my favorite things. Please keep up the amazing content!

[@irenedool1069]

This looks so good, I fell in love with Tolkien since my teacher read The Hobbit in 8th grade now I have almost every book he’s ever written and his son Christopher Tolkien found and published. I read The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books every year.

[@randihardy6642]

I really like the arrangement. Toats see a sense of depth in it with the size of the trees

[@SimplyBetta]

That's good! Thank you

[@IndoorEcosystem]

This one turned out way cooler than I would have expected

[@SimplyBetta]

That's good!

[@lord_of_puppets7809]

Great work. Beautiful aquascape, incredible video editing, and amazing Taylor😄

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! :D

[@adammajor123]

Very cool, hardscape is everything!

[@KerriGilpin]

So excited! Love the ghost wood, I agree, it’s got the texture and personality needed to accomplish the forest, and it definitely does! I’m a planner, sketcher, and thinker too, but the practice box is priceless, such a brain saver, reduces frustration!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks Kerri! I love the practice box :P

[@lilirose72]

I love this so much, and cannot wait to see it set up and planted! You also look great with the Elf braid, I used to wear one constantly around the time the movies came out, when my hair was still as long as yours.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks Lilirose!! I'm just waiting on plants and substrate now, waiting is the hardest part sometimes T_T

[@ernestTbass23]

Oh my gosh I'm so looking forward to this! Thank you again for your time loving it!

[@cindys.4409]

Taylor, I can't wait to see your finished project. One thing I suggest is not letting the wood touch the glass for easier tank cleaning.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks! ;D

[@davidbaker6382]

Excellent video Taylor!! Great that you had all the LoTR film clips and even somehow managed to put yourself in there! The practice layout looks very Fanghorn like already and will be amazing when you get to the stage of putting the plants in to make it very forest-like. Looking forward to the next steps!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks David! I appreciate it! I’m looking forward to my plants :)

[@mandyminshull2351]

Can’t wait to see it finished

[@cullinf2077]

Super excited to see this one come together.

[@mikekayanderson408]

The wood is lovely! You are certainly putting in a lot of effort trying to get it the way you want it to be - so good luck and looking forward to the next video to see the progress!! Kay

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! :)

[@deannalight4851]

I'm truly excited what you have plans for this aquarium. It's looking really well and I can totally picture what you are accomplishing in this tank.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you so much! I can't wait to progress on it some more and get some PLANTS ;)

[@deannalight4851]

Ooh same. Can't wait to see what you are getting. It will beautiful yet mystical.

[@steelwaves6968]

Super excited to watch this process! Looks amazing so far. 😊

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! :)

[@jessicaklimekalexander3679]

I'm INVESTED 😀 cannot wait to see how it turns out! I think building the practice box was definitely the way to go, there are so many beautiful places in the books, Fangorn Forest was an excellent choice

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks Jessica!

[@SkullAquatics]

Can't wait to see it done. I am sure it will be fantastic 👍👍👍

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks, @skull aquatics :)

[@randihardy6642]

Its looking so cool!!!!

[@CichlidAquariums]

I've been following you for a few years as another channel. I love your creativity scapewise & as a videoographer. Keep up the good work. ❤

[@kylethompson7354]

Can't wait to see your tank come together, looking good so far!

[@ericmogielnicki3101]

The practice box is so fun! I hope the wood transfers well to the tank

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks, me too! I'm waiting on my substrate still, a little nervous about transferring ...

[@mingbritson]

Another awesome video -- can't wait to see where this goes (and what kind of bettas you put in there LOL!!!) Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Hey thanks!!

[@mattgray9297]

Great work! Looking forward to seeing the final scape!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you!

[@x_xCHESHIREx_x]

I'm already in love I've been waiting to see this tank for so long I'm super excited to see how it turns out!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks so much and sorry for the wait! ;D

[@morwenna]

You are amazing! Your original Bag End aquascape was part of the inspiration for my Hobbit-themed 14g rimless!

[@SimplyBetta]

That's great! :D

[@neilt1524]

I love seeing your uploads, I got way too excited for this!

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha thank you! I hope I lived up to it

[@neilt1524]

@@SimplyBetta always do :)

[@YamASMR]

Final tank is going to look so good I already know it!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks!

[@ll9566]

Lmao that intro was just too good. I really liked the homemade aquascape from the lord of the rings build. Really really cool work. I want a tank, but I always thought most tanks were kind of generic. Love the channel! Keep it up!

[@staceyh8654]

I love it! This is going to be an amazing tank!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks, I think so too!

[@kathydoro1527]

I love LOTR also. Love that you are doing this scape. Cant wait to see the final result.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks! :)

[@tree.65]

Love this video. You are so.creative and I can already tell your aquascape will be epic!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

I luv Tay Tay! I just remember I forgot watch this video when it come out! 😢 I watching now tho 🥰🐶

[@sandypelto5151]

I love your humor Taylor! ♥️ You look like you could be Legolas" sister! Great video. Can't wait for more.

[@TheZombieRebel]

Excited for this one!

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks! Me too, I'm just waiting on my plants now

[@wendysthomas1]

New here, definitely made me smile and watch several videos, excited to see this scone to life!

[@TheNanoAquariumGuy]

It is looking awesome. Looking forward to the next update.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you, next update coming soon!

[@celticgoddess1983]

This is going to be epic! I love the results in the mock box. I adore that you got to visit middle earth for inspo. Lol. Legolas seemed impressed.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you so much :) The box was totally worth the effort!

[@alejandroherrera5589]

This has lots of potential to be one of my favourites aquascapes, being a massive fan of LOTR!!!! Can't wait to see it finished

[@SimplyBetta]

So much pressure to make it GOOD! :D

[@shesellsfish]

I am so loving this. So looking forward to the progression to done deal. Your can-do, will-do, am-doing is so absolutely infectious. 💯 👍💖👍

[@SimplyBetta]

I'm glad you like it! ANd thank you

[@TheFishNerd]

Gonna be lit! (Dimly) Can’t wait to see the finished product. But never scape a tank unless it’s worth taking a long time to scape, I always say!

[@BBsBeasties]

I am VERY invested in this series!!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Great! I can't wait for the next one, I'm waiting on my substrate still then I can film :P

[@BBsBeasties]

@@SimplyBetta I guarantee I’m going to be so obsessed by the end, that I start quietly making purchases to build my own. Hubby would LOVE that 😂

[@roxisone]

Well done!

[@chrissy24-7]

So excited for you, and with you! Brilliant edits too 😉

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha thanks CHrissy

[@troublingleaf]

I enjoyed the Lord of the rings films, but I don't know that much about them. For me it's more about seeing what you create, I just love scaping! I've never seen ghost Wood until now, but I'll be on the lookout for my next tank, I love the texture, and I'm planning a 350l Blackwater corner tank which I think this type of wood will be perfect for! I can't wait to see how this tank progresses!

[@SimplyBetta]

Well I appreciate you stopping by anyways! :D

[@darrylmoore5847]

Very nice video. I look forward to seeing the finished scape.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! In my next video I'll get it planted, I'm excited

[@nicholasmartinez8204]

I honestly subscribed for your love for Lord of the Rings. My fav

[@SimplyBetta]

Hah! Well thank you, you would have enjoyed a bunch of the rambling I was doing that I had to cut from the video because I thought I would lose people :P

[@minibeck_nanoaquaristik]

I am already in love 😍

[@jessicasinclair323]

Funnily enough I actually discovered your channel via your wonderful Hobbit Hole aquascape video. Love the idea of a dark dank enchanted Ent forest aquascape. You could make it dark via the black water method. Will you be carving out Ent faces on some of your gnarlier pieces of wood? The try out box is a great idea. Can't wait to see you build the end product! 😁👍

[@SimplyBetta]

Hi, and thanks for sticking around! Gosh, I considered making a face but have decided my ent will be a separate thing that I make and add in :P

[@vampgaia]

I like what you've done so far. It makes me want to rewatch the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

[@GotAwayWithMurder]

This video is a banger!!

[@BellumAngelus]

i picked up some ghost wood recently cant wait to use it on a tank!!

[@SimplyBetta]

Right on!

[@aquariumplantman]

Excited to see this develop. 🌱

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you, I'm just waiting on my substrate and plants and then I can move forward :)

[@James_NatureAquatics]

Really awesome you decided to do a “Lord of the Rings” theme. The layout is looking awesome so far! A Dojo is definitely an awesome thing to have! Wish I had room for one…. The tank I shared with you I actually built my interpretation from a description in “The Hobbit.” A scene of the group finding the edge of the woods and seeing the mountains after the long trek through the woods.

[@SimplyBetta]

let's re-name your favorite Frodo stone to "Bilbo" stone :)

[@James_NatureAquatics]

@@SimplyBetta I’m with that 100% 🤣 I think that is Adam Paszczela’s name but I cannot be sure if it. I’m glad at least it is a Tolkien name if meant to be or not lol!

[@laughinglighting4343]

Awesome video!

[@adrianchristopherx]

Love everything about this video so damn much!! 💕

[@SimplyBetta]

Hey thank you!

[@murplee50]

I love the mad scientist vibes I’m getting from this video 💕

[@SimplyBetta]

haha best compliment ever

[@assiahinarkansas]

Ha! When you first described the forest as dark and ominous, I immediately thought “use your cursed driftwood Taylor”!

[@SimplyBetta]

That driftwood makes an appearance very soon 😈

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

Great video TayTay! ❤🥰🐶👌🔥 I gonna be build my first salt water aquascape soon, dad just help me break the rock up just today, my tank should arrive in a couple weeks so I’ll start building the rock work between now and then 🥰🐶❤️

[@dafud77]

Looking great! Can't wait to see that tank that I inspired :)

[@SimplyBetta]

Hah!

[@05spencerdiaz]

I love your channel. your a very talented woman 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@SimplyBetta]

Aww shucks thank you

[@myathtin9521]

this video is already 100x better than Rings of power. I had seen your Bag End video in the past. I really love you doing these LotR theme betta tanks. Kudos.

[@SimplyBetta]

LOLLL I feel you. And thank you :)

[@SlythPlays]

I never actually thought that when I googled lord of the rings aquascape, I would actually find something so brilliant 😢

[@Evil_Genius_888]

It's off to a great start! Can't wait to see it finished and watch it grow in. I got my forest up and running in a 40g breeder and it's been running for about 6 months. It's looking pretty good, but now I've gotten a new 75g that I want to transfer it to with better wood. Except there is no wood venders around here... damn.

[@SimplyBetta]

Ordering online can be tough and expensive depending on how much you want! have any local rivers with driftwood?

[@Evil_Genius_888]

@@SimplyBetta I do have a bunch of driftwood from a local beach on Lake Superior. It just doesn’t have much of any texture. I’ll make due…

[@positivereal]

Jesus Taylor! You blew my ears out at the start💀😂

[@SimplyBetta]

oooops :)

[@porkchopjp]

so talented

[@adriftdreamer4773]

your edits are adorable

[@SimplyBetta]

aww thank you :P

[@ChattanoogaEd]

I love it !!!!! 😀

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks Ed!

[@thenaturecreater8906]

Looks Great. Practice box is called a dojo in aquascape terms. And I salut you. Its look amazing. Great work. Use the golden ratio to help you put in the wood and a golden rule. Big wood infront and smaller Backwards. This gives a ilusion and depth

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks for the tips! I have a few smaller pieces left, one I get everything transferred into the tank I'll see if I can fit them in near the back

[@multipletanksyndrome]

You got some cool rocks. I bet it was fun going collecting.

[@SimplyBetta]

your white anubias is cool! And yes, I love collecting rocks and sticks :P

[@multipletanksyndrome]

@@SimplyBetta thanks. I was thinking about your scape, and maybe you could do something like that reveal of Gandalf the White, and make like a beam of light hit a white anubias & some cool moss, like utricularia graminifolia.

[@sgt.tattoo9609]

An Ent face on that piece of wood would be awesome.

[@The0verAchiever1]

It looks awesome Taylor, can't wait to see what ideas you're going to incorporate in the final project! Maybe some figures put in there would be neat, really pull it together, I dunno

[@SimplyBetta]

I have an idea I want to try! It will have to come after it's mostly finalized :P

[@FranNoesse]

Clever how you put yourself into the LOR scenes. Look forward to the finishing video.

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha I had fun with it!

[@OMGfishtank]

i love LOTR❤️ can't wait for the next video.

[@SimplyBetta]

Thank you! :D I love it too ^_^

[@LuizCesarCS]

I am so excited for this new project! I loved the ideia. Is it possible to esculpe an ent face in these woods? It'd be incredible!

[@SimplyBetta]

I was considering it! But I think my ent will come AFTER the tank is up and running . I'm still thinking...

[@Alzrad]

Wow WOW wow W O W This is amazing

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks!

[@VVilde36]

Yass Your edits are so strong!!!!!!

[@SimplyBetta]

haha thank you

[@yollotzinofficial]

this is badass.

[@wynja77]

That is gonna look amazing! Love the idea about the box, wish I had one of those to play around in... Well, do the cat's litter boxes count? No? Darn.

[@SimplyBetta]

hey maybe for a nano tank!

[@wynja77]

@@SimplyBetta lol, well, I guess... as long as it's clean... ;) My cats do their own scapes, and... they are not for everyone... ;)

[@mercygirl317]

it looks great. im just wondering how hard its going to be keeping it clean.

[@SimplyBetta]

We'll find out shortly! lol

[@dylans.1741]

I bet that this tank is going to look awesome once completed

[@SimplyBetta]

totally!

[@carmoscreations2802]

This is amazing! Definitely been geeking out on LotR lately with the new Rings of power show.

[@kropka8259]

I've found you through your leopard gecko tank build and i am so happy i subbed :) This is so up my alley even tho i do not keep fish 😅

[@SimplyBetta]

Oh right on! Haha thank you for stopping by again : )

[@Grizzly6Shorts]

Awesome scape 😂

[@SimplyBetta]

Thanks!

[@suejudith2009]

LOTR fan here!! 🧝‍♀️ Bought some awesome driftwood at Chicago Aquashella!! 🪵 ❤ ur vids!! 🐟🐠

[@SimplyBetta]

Haha right on! Thank you :)

[@Rama-Vana]

Greetings from India 🇮🇳 All the best for this project 👍

[@msbranen6261]

Oohhh this is gonna be soooo good! Tannins will help darken the forest for you too! Loved your video! Not sure how I missed you in the movies though? 😋 P.S. Ork battalions !🤣🤣🤣

[@SimplyBetta]

They photoshopped me out of the movies because I was irritating the fellowship :(