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@ravscape Жыл бұрын
#aquashow in Warsaw Poland.
@MJAquascaping Жыл бұрын
@@ravscape definitely on the list 👍🏻
@richardbijlard5092 Жыл бұрын
There's also an amazing aquarium in Sevilla, Spain. Went there earlier this year and was happily surprised by the quality and the high level of maintenance. They have a number of large sweetwater tanks, saltwater tanks and a mangrove ecosystem. Highly recommended.
@richardbijlard5092 Жыл бұрын
Can't place a picture here....but can mail it👍
@hxl6162 Жыл бұрын
Definitely Brazil, Luca Galarraga store, Aquabase, and the tetras region.
@cottonlusitano Жыл бұрын
The first time I saw Florestas Submersas it was about 20 minutes before closing and it was completely empty. The fantastic music started its loop just as I entered and it was pure magic. Completely teared up. Definitely the thing that got me into aquariums and aquascaping.
@TheMozerfok Жыл бұрын
Man 20 minutes is the amount of time i spent at the first 3 metres of the tank
@MandyJane123700 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you were able to see it in person. I will probably never be able to travel that far, but it is great to see it in videos.
@MJAquascaping Жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
@RADGomes_ Жыл бұрын
I'm from Lisbon, and I'm lucky to be able to visit very often, i try to do a visit at least once every year, and I can totally confirm that in the last 3/4 years the lights have been reduced drastically, and the plants have suffered from that... but it is still amazing, totally worth visiting, Just sit down, listen to those relaxing sounds and enjoy. Truly Magnificent
@toquixi Жыл бұрын
I live in portugal and went to the oceanário around the time covid hit, the last week before everything closed and saw florestas submersas when it was completly empty. It was such an awesome experience, that it immediately inpired me to get into the aquascaping hobby. Rui Alves actually made my first aquascape tank 🙂 If you get the chance to visit lisbon take a trip to the oceanário, not only for florestas but the entire thing is amazing.
@jonstfrancis Жыл бұрын
I agree, the whole place is amazing. They have an awesome collection of fishes and other life in some beautiful setups.
@aquariumplantman Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing Mark, you’re very lucky to get the opportunity to visit. It’s a dream of mine.
@MJAquascaping Жыл бұрын
Hope you will manage one day!
@DRaquascapes Жыл бұрын
You deserve to see this in person . One day.. hopefully...I can see this in person. I think I would break down in tears.
@Dilworthy Жыл бұрын
Visiting this exhibition in around 2016 blew my mind and was the reason I took up this hobby of aquascaping. Still to this day I have never seen anything that has given me as much awe. Truly inspiring and also a meditative experience when there. I also ended up in there at the end of the day and pretty much had it for myself. Spent at least an hour just in that one room
@JeB75 Жыл бұрын
So proud of my country 🇵🇹 I wish that more aquariums like this one exist around the world, it's amazing to watch. I really like your channel, you are amazing.
@richardbijlard5092 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic....went there 3 years ago and it was (and still is) the most beautiful sweetwater aquarium ever.
@Ichthyofile Жыл бұрын
It's hard not to get choked up, especially with the music that's so beautifully written.
@Panther8Cordeiro Жыл бұрын
I've already enjoyed this work by Takashi Amano twice. And probably the third time.
@dheath3697 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see this Aquarium oneday, thanks for showcasing this for us.
@DaViDptNeVeS Жыл бұрын
I went to Florestas Submersas a month ago and absolutely loved it! The first impression as I entered the room was pretty overhelming.. the pure beauty of the aquarium, combining with the suiting music was pretty emotional and made me teared up.. it was something that i didn´t expect, butIi see that wasn´t the only person with this reaction. Thank you for sharing this aquarium! :)
@abfmkarin Жыл бұрын
Haven't been there but now its a 'must'.Some if my favorite Aquascapers there.Thanks MJ
@Masterpieced Жыл бұрын
Bedankt voor je aanstekelijke enthousiasme MJ. Ik blijf je al een tijd met veel plezier volgen 😁👍 cheers
@cichlidsinthewild Жыл бұрын
Schitterend aquarium Mark-Jan ik ben er ook geweest en hebt er met volle teugen genoten. Leuk om het nog eens terug te zien met jouw uitleg erbij.
@tracys.6033 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you were able to check this as done on your bucket list. Thanks for taking us with you.
@lots33ml Жыл бұрын
Thanks, MJ absolutely stunning. I can not even imagine what it takes cost and man power to maintain this hugh eco system. Loved it.
@poione42 Жыл бұрын
This aquarium is on my bucket lists
@priyankardas2668 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing these high quality footage. Definitely you made the best video about the florestas submersas on the internet. Those small details, the narration makes me feel more connected with the place...I wished the video kept going on for longer and didnt end. That place is simply awesome
@norbertthoens3561 Жыл бұрын
Toll, dass ich auch durch dich dieses wunderschöne, riesige Aquarium sehen konnte. Vielen Dank dafür! 🙏 Es sollte eigentlich ewig erhalten bleiben als Denkmal für Takashi Amano! Als nächstes könntest du dich ja mal im Berliner Aquarium sehen lassen! 😉
@IMaqua Жыл бұрын
I was in Lisboa at least 50 times and I never visited it. Shame on me. Cheers MJ
@MJAquascaping Жыл бұрын
Time for #51 😎
@IMaqua Жыл бұрын
@@MJAquascaping maybe one day I will....
@jonstfrancis Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour MJ. I've been there twice, really amazing place, both Takashi Amano's scape and the marine aquariums beyond. The restaurant is great too! I do hope they continue to keep the aquascape going if possible.
@tombarb2864 Жыл бұрын
Amazing….thanks MJ
@marydevoe6077 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree, definitely worth a visit. We visited Lisbon last October and went in the late afternoon and we were also almost completely by ourselves. We spent a couple of hours, were stunned at how beautiful and peaceful it was and got some inspiration for future aquascapes. The left side could definitely use an overhaul and the number of fish species was a bit underwhelming but truly, considering it was not meant to last this long, it has held up remarkably well. I think that is testament to the constant upkeep by the staff. An unforgettable experience for any aquascaper if they are lucky enough to be able to visit. Thank you, great video!
@lindacooper4893 Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic place just stunning thank you for showing this❤
@valeriee9532 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing such an amazing experience.
@ricardotolosa2671 Жыл бұрын
Awsome video, thanks MJ. I've been there a couple of times and the whole site is just incredible.
@davidhunternyc1 Жыл бұрын
At 7:04. At 8 years after it was built, YOU look absolutely incredible! ♥
@1997goldwing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, awesome video!
@emberframe6994 Жыл бұрын
This tank is so awesome I would love to go see it when I am in Europe next.
@bailzsz2 Жыл бұрын
I remember going here when I was really young but now that I’m in the fish keeping hobby I want to go back
@kb8481 Жыл бұрын
beautiful!! wish I was there in person
@Kevinrhoe Жыл бұрын
My jaw dropped when I went, such an amazing experience
@thierryfelix7796 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. You're very lucky to see that. It will stay in your heart ans your mind for a long time.
@LogacysAquaticLove Жыл бұрын
Wow absolutely incredible! 💯
@zoltan303stackin Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous
@milamilla1977 Жыл бұрын
That is so amazing! Wonderful story, thank you!
@SuperPress23 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic!
@jesperborg3749 Жыл бұрын
On my bucketlist
@seneshnimthara830 Жыл бұрын
Great vedio wow...under water world is so beautiful. 🔥💚😍
@KentoLeoDragon Жыл бұрын
Most of my life I'd had nighttime dreams about having an aquarium large enough to swim around in. I'm probably not the only aquarist to have those kinds of dreams.
@ravscape Жыл бұрын
GratCongratulations! One on the wish list. Great adventure. 😍
@rickyabdullah4758 Жыл бұрын
Nice documentation 👍🏻
@vitalijussmirnovas7954 Жыл бұрын
Truly breathtaking, thanks MJ!
@marcopolo208 Жыл бұрын
That's going on the to do list in Europe!
@aquahobby1982 Жыл бұрын
In my BUCKET List ❤❤...... thanks a ton for sharing it.
@nade801 Жыл бұрын
That's incredible!
@tuckerbetz9585 Жыл бұрын
On my recent trip to Portugal, it was a complete accident happening to find this incredible aquascape, and I’m very grateful I got to see it while I was there
@zellevmusic232 Жыл бұрын
love all your videos mj, btw can you do a simple marine tank scape, i really like to start a low tech one but its hard to find, tho more like almost non-existent "lets build video" on YT of those kinda tank.
@akvaristugur9479 Жыл бұрын
Nice work my friend
@cococalm Жыл бұрын
Here is another worth while visit : Aquatis aquarium in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is one of, if not the biggest fresh water aquariums in Europe. Well worth the visit.
@noodlechild666 Жыл бұрын
Its incredibly understocked.
@metallixro Жыл бұрын
This should be my living room ;)
@teguhsukamto4635 Жыл бұрын
The last creature of aquascape master
@SerendibAquatics8 ай бұрын
Superb
@hxl6162 Жыл бұрын
I've been there just 3 months before it was supposed to be dismantled, it was quite an experience, I was amazed and sad for the future of it, now I got the knowledge that it still working, if I was the owner I'd invest in maintaining this unique art work.
@vikramdharma Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@areebputra8559 ай бұрын
Cool video🎉
@aurikarusnak8872 Жыл бұрын
This video very nice and very interesting 😍😍😍
@plentyofbettas8 ай бұрын
I’m so desperate to go and see this! Think it’ll be my next trip!
@MJAquascaping8 ай бұрын
Portugal via Amsterdam!
@plentyofbettas8 ай бұрын
@@MJAquascaping 🙋🏻♀️✈️
@SimplyAquascaping Жыл бұрын
Well, looks like I’m booking a flight to Lisbon now haha
@Tavagaveule Жыл бұрын
Wonderfull ! My dream is to go to ADA Tokyo. Japan + Aquascaping = wow ! Maybe next year, fingers crossed.
@jimmyquek6536 Жыл бұрын
i cried like a baby when i visited
@partticle2222 Жыл бұрын
Stunningly Beautiful! Worth a Visit -Definitely!🐚°.•🐠..all hail the late great Takashi Amano, ADA!
@ElPierdolito23 күн бұрын
Goede avond! Beautiful aquarium, although I read it has been deteriorating since (less lighting / maintenance?) Why these people did not let you take a view backstage is, well, suspicious to say the least. Never the less, I hope you enjoyed your stay in Lisbon (my city of birth). Thank you for the video!
@fjfrancois Жыл бұрын
My kind of heaven ❤
@eddiegyt5978 Жыл бұрын
that plant quality is 10x better than my tanks lol
@enoquefreitas1728 Жыл бұрын
lindo demais parabens um ótimo Video !!!!!
@JolliBliss Жыл бұрын
One day i will be there.
@sergiocorrea1235 Жыл бұрын
Wooow beatufuil
@andrepacheco60675 ай бұрын
It's too bad that most aquariums don't do this. This is just beautiful and educational.
@annak2575 Жыл бұрын
What a shame "Constable Fun Police" wouldn't give you a sneaky peak behind the scenes ... Imagine the amount of Seachem Matrix their HOB's have been pimped out with?!! 🤪
@antwandegraaf5796 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning! I'm wondering about the filtration lol! Do they have a massive sump in the back?
@sarag.7156 Жыл бұрын
watching your video I was getting a little nervous... after the explosion of a very big aquarium tank a few months ago here in Berlin. It was just in the center of the city, in the Radisson hotel's hall. Almost a public square, with restaurants and bars. From each hotel room you had a window showing the view to the tank... and an elevator was running *inside* it. It was crazy. I visited it a couple of times. Well, it was just reboosted and restored by a team from USA, specialized in big aquariums.. but it seems in USA they don't have such low temperatures as we have here. During the first very cold night after the redoing of the tank, the acrilic broke, and thousand of fishes were projected all over the hall, even on the street, suddently freezing to death. The main street was closed for days because the thick ice was dangerous for cars, bikes and people to walk on. They saved some hundred of exemplars because they were on the lower part of the broken tank, or in separated rooms for reproduction or quarantine. The hotel said they will never install something similar again.
@darrenderousse4804 Жыл бұрын
So awesome and definitely a scapers bucket list item! Thanks for sharing mate! To bad they didn’t let you in the back 😂 would’ve been cool seeing the equipment that runs it! I’m curious if it uses co2 and how much?
@ryszardiwanski5722 Жыл бұрын
Super 👍
@rafaelfernandes5386 Жыл бұрын
@MJAquascaping Indeed this aquarium is amazing! I’m happy it is on my home country so I can go and visit it often! I coming back to the hobby and I have some doubts. It is a basic question but I have searched but don’t seam to find the accurate answer for it maybe you can help: on a new setup should I fill in the tank first and allow it to cycle a bit with the water conditioner before planting or can I plant straight away on the humid tap water soil like you suggest and then fill in the tank right after and only after this add the conditioner and let it cycle already with the plants? And question number 2 is what is a good gap of GH (hardness) levels for most plants? Let me know! Thank you in advance!
@einhandy_piet Жыл бұрын
love your videos, greetings from germany! :)
@MJAquascaping Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@josharvin6239 Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched the build of the tank at least 10 times 5:46
@beastly_brisket_man6249 Жыл бұрын
Long way from Texas. Gonna have to go anyways haha.
@zanewalters2326 Жыл бұрын
I liked the oceanario more than the shedd aquarium
@Mr.ReanuKeeves Жыл бұрын
That will take days for me to clean lol
@MrFloRolf Жыл бұрын
Kind of sad they couldn't give you a behind the scenes look :( maybe you can try reaching out again and schedule something in advance? 🤔
@enkiimuto1041 Жыл бұрын
Me: Brazilian my whole life Also me, watching this video: How cool! I can read the signs!
@geegee6237 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@121evans Жыл бұрын
25 euros entrance?😮...... you must be joking. No way.
@feniljudewin6594 Жыл бұрын
Do these tank have bracing?
@garrettmoriguchi9253 Жыл бұрын
Daichi Araki (ADA Suikei Creator) at one point was doing maintenance on it. I wonder if its going "downhill" has anything to do with him no longer being involved?
@MAR_10-x5w3 ай бұрын
how do you maintain that?
@chipsnfishnl Жыл бұрын
How were the sizes of the fish? I remember Artis had giant Tiger Barbs because of the big size of the tanks they were in. Thank you for the vid, I wish there were more freshwater aquariums around to visit. Lisbon and Valencia are already on my list and Sevilla was cool too.
@MJAquascaping Жыл бұрын
Yeah there were lots of chunky fish 😬 especially the Congo tetras and Torpedo barbs
@vishnu98765 Жыл бұрын
you look like Jaqen H'ghar from Game of Thrones
@Chompchompyerded Жыл бұрын
I think a tank that size would do in a pinch. Ideally I'd like mine to be a bit bigger than that, but we can't have everything now, can we? Somehow I'll find a way to make do with a single 10 gallon aquarium, and I'll wish I had the money just to go see that giant tank.
@oscarlindvall1053 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately for me I wen't to Lisbon 1 year before it opened and no plants on going back but ill see it through vids like this I suppose, then again not really my type of tank(prefer biotope style aquariums/blackwater/river tanks etc). Hope you had a good time in general.
@asifali007 Жыл бұрын
awesome.. i wonder how do these huge tanks get Co2 ..all natural from atmoshphere and fish?
@MJAquascaping Жыл бұрын
They are injecting as well, but no idea how
@gameromally4266 Жыл бұрын
Japan's ADA Gallery next?
@MJAquascaping Жыл бұрын
😎😎
@josemariamartinez3427 Жыл бұрын
The fertilizer routine and the maintenance must be very complicated. On the other hand, the substrate must be weakening. That's why i think they would only have it running for 2 years
@josemariamartinez3427 Жыл бұрын
That's why the plants doesn't look like the first year i guess. But I think it's great that it continues running and allow us to visit this great aquarium!