The Ultimate Betta Aquascape ?

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Try to watch to the end. I have a surprise shout out and very important question! Let me know what you think! Keep on scaping 💚

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

She really is artistic. Very talented at drawing.

[@guillaumehumblet9297]

That scape is the george Farmer style! To be honest I prefer the first version of the tank but understand the need of low maintenance when travelling ! Saw some of your iwagumis on UKaps, and they look amazing ! Best regards

[@captainbleedinobvious1684]

I agree. Nimrod looks happy where he is. | would go with nano fish.

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

👍😃

[@M0DQO-BeachMobileDx]

There is no end to your aquascaping talent Mr Farmer! Could you run another Q&A session soon? Have a few questions for you unless your inviting me around for a scaping session???

[@fgb3126]

It's so refreshing to find an aquaculturist who can pronounce botanical names! Some other people just give up any attempt to use these wonderful species names. They're really not that difficult; it's more a case of being self-convinced that they are hard. It's really a lack of patience to actually break these names down to their syllables. Then they are very easy to pronounce.

[@dwaynecormier8088]

High-end shrimp, and another Betta! I'm also growing quite fond of the Kuhli loach, looks really cool snaking around the bottom.

[@newmexicoaquatics282]

Fantastic. Looking forward to seeing what you did in terms of stocking the tank. Thanks for sharing. Cheeri-O!

[@EricLabelleUX]

Great simple scape! Love you were able to make that wood « wrap » around that stone on the right! Love it when the hard scape looks like it evolved together!

[@phreaquetalk]

I love how Nimrod is watching you in the first couple of minutes. Definitely another BETTA!!!! BETTAS ARE THE BEST

[@debbiepicklefork]

deffo.i hate those stupid tiny cubes for bettas..they never look happy ..i have always kept mine in a tank with lots of plants and other small fish and they have been very happy.

[@Tropictank]

Thank you, George. Nice video with much useful information. That co2 diffusor is so slick I wish we had that kind of equipment in Canada :(

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers mate 😊

[@matthewscourfield5816]

6-8 glowlight danios would look great! They are a fav small fish of mine! Brilliant nano scape George...you have inspired me loads in recent weeks!

[@markwakefield1462]

Nice! Loved it! Appreciate the video editing. Good flow. Not many people doing scape/aquarium videos as well as this 👌🏻 entertaining.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Mark 😊

[@mikeinca3762]

No tank to big or to small for George. Your work is truly amazing and inspiring! Your talent level is way beyond the imagination!

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Mike 👍

[@MV-ue5ro]

Good job as usual , i think Betta will stay better in a covered aquarium for the warm and humid air that he will breath , from another hand he was amazingly nice in the small cube as protagonist. In case you decide to keep him in the bigger tank , some boraras brigittae and blu dream shrimp would be very nice in this new scape. Thank you for inspiring us

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Marco 👍

[@cathyb7806]

I love Tommy 💕 Getting great hardscape material is very difficult in my local (US)shops. Mailorder is very $$$, especially stones. Most of the wood I use is grapevine and mopani. That said, I've learned SO much from you and even with 'junk' hardscape I can make a beautiful tank. Thank you. 👍

[@martinredfern9130]

Hi George, the tank looks so much better now, hardscape is spot on,equipment is really nice. As for Nimrod, personally i would leave him in the Flex,he seems very settled in there, and i think the tank suits him. As for stocking the new layout, Chilli Rasboras, Ember Tetras, and loads of blue shrimp . Great video,great editing. Looking forward to the DOOA video. All the best, Martin

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Martin! 😊

[@mlargnet5150]

Maybe I'm just not completely aware of what's out there... but I HAVE to see "high-end" shrimp! Great series!

[@candioverhuls1003]

Looks amazing, as usual! I think Nimrod should stay where he is. He looks happy!

[@dozedbysoda8219]

Brilliant! Simply amazing as always! I think Nimrod looks perfectly happy in his new home. High-End Shrimps would be interesting to see. Cheers!

[@dawnruhl8405]

I would leave him where he is and get a pretty blue Half Moon for the new tank. Another beautiful scape to appreciate. Thanks, George.

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

Hi George. How are you Sir? Nice Aquascape. Very easy and simple plants, I like it, I like it a lot. Thank you for sharing.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers mate 😊

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

👍👍👍😃

[@darthbader6506]

Beautiful tank George and a really nicely put together video too 10/10

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Oh man that scape is sick! Leave him in the flex... I think 6 Ember Tetras would make this scape and keep a good sense of scale. Love the new style on your videos man! Cheers! ✌😍🔥🔥🔥

[@RainbowYawn]

The Planted Tank I had to move my betta recently when my diamond tetra kept nipping it 😭

[@Sandmann1193]

After several years of not having an Aquarium I moved in a new apartment with my girlfriend and she got me a Cube for a Betta. I've searched for months to get an idea of an aquascape that's viable with a betta. Really enjoyed that video.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@AquaGardenAquariums]

Nice little aquarium! Happy little fish.

[@davidtinsley2053]

thanks George for sharing , love this set up i have a nano tank i must set it up now i have seen this .

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers David 👍

[@AngryPuppy666]

Hey George, just quickly- I'm loving your channel! I've kept fish for many years but have only recently decided I'd like to have a go at Aquascaping. Your videos are extremely informative and helpful, so I just wanted to say thank you. 😁

[@stevehickling7435]

The makeover looks great. As for stocking maybe some minnows and leave Nimrod where he is. Enjoyable as always.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Steve! 👍😊

[@BensonsFishRoom]

Great tip on hoarding hardscape. I own 6 stores and I still buy hardscape when I'm out checking out other stores. I consider hardscape as limited edition items or one of a kinds . You'll never see those pieces again. So buy it when you see it.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Great view point 😊

[@siobhonphillips2295]

Currently doing just that lol ! I found a shop on Ebay that sells beautiful Oak wood pieces and have started collecting them for when/if I get bigger tanks :-)

[@88losi]

It is ultimate..but simple n nice..thanks george for this inspiring video 👍👌

[@cjs033]

Very nice as usual George! Love the low flow outflow pipe. You’ve given me some ideas for my two Betta tanks. Similar as yours. All glass cube branded as the Fluval Flora 7.9 gallons. I also like the idea of hiding the heater inside the filter. Brilliant! I’m partial to Harlequin Rasbora’s with their beautiful colours and the Phantom Tetras. I think they’d look awesome in that tank. Cheers mate.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Chris 😊

[@trunghieu3244]

Good work George 👍, hope you make more video like this :)))

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks 🙏

[@antw23uk]

I say leave him where he is and add something new to the tank. Great video George, very inspired and loving this glass filter attachments.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks 🙏

[@BOtter-qt2vf]

I really love your Videos, much information but easy to understand 👍 best wishes and greetings from germany☺️😊

[@foliottech]

Another great video, George, thank you! A harem of honey gourami would look good in there, I think. Keep Nimrod where he is, he looks happy!

[@TheCuz117]

Looks fantastic after your upgrade George! I reckon you should have it as a shrimp tank

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Luke 🦐 😊

[@BillSands2112]

A Beauty George...Thanks for sharing

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Bill 👍

[@jimmygimbal]

This was so soothing! This track was awesome.. so was the scape :)

[@jimmygimbal]

Oh and festive socks! hahah

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Bru 💚

[@toddratson7526]

Hi George, well done as always! I love bettas but I think this tank could benefit from a small schooling fish with it's strong centre and open ends. Maybe chili rasborras or ember tetras with an amano or some cherry shrimp for cleanup.

[@freddy9233]

Great tank and video George ! Waiting for this aqua terra with much agony !

[@theguy3278]

Awesome scape George, tempted to whip up my own nano tank now.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Go for it Colly! 👍

[@wotrulke5868]

Hi keep nimrod where he is for now he looks great in his new home 👍🏻 the new tank lends itself lovely for some dwarf puffers 🤗

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@danwilson8910]

I think others have mentioned it but a few pea puffers would definitely be a good shout for the new scape, everyone loves puffers! Love the video as always 👍🏽

[@JaccobeNA1]

You need 10gallons for just 1 pea puffer, then 3 gallons for each extra puffer or else they'll kill each other. Maybe he could just get 1 and thatd be fine, but it's to small for anymore

[@danwilson8910]

Jaccobe yes you’re right if he came out with 2 or 3 males..but a male and 2 females would typically work just fine. 👍🏽

[@looneyzz]

Beautiful mate, actually is art! Keep on scaping!

[@konstantinkonstantiov4590]

Hi George Another awesome scape. Stocking wise trio of Scarlet baddis with few Chilli rasboras and shrimps as claning crew Regards Konsa

[@MV-ue5ro]

baddis would love colder water then boraras , i wouldn't put them together

[@jeanmck1577]

I think Nimrod looks happy where he is. He really seems to be enjoying the tall plants to swim through. It's hard to tell from the video but it looks as though the wood has some sharp points. If it was going to be home to another betta, I would avoid a long finned one. Love the scape though and your dog is just so cute.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks 🐶❤️

[@siobhonphillips2295]

I was thinking the same. My crowntail would rip his fins on that. I have Mopani in my Betta tank.

[@beaukrestensen7178]

Hi found your channel from your collaboration with MD, great scape, i think some celestial pearl danio's would look amazing in this set up.

[@pmotta4545]

Super cool video and aquascape as usual George 😀 Eight of Boraras brigittae would be nice (one of my favourite nano fish). Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@rachelh1452]

Lovely scape 👍🏻👍🏻. If nimrod is happy where he is, I’d try a small school of my personal faves, long fin white clouds! 😍 chilli raspboras or cherry barbs would be cool as well. Can’t wait to see what you choose!

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Rachel 👍

[@ShawnHineidi]

I love the new scape SO MUCH! awesome work George! I would love to get Nimrod back to his kingdom but he looks very happy in the Flex. so maybe some Crystal Red Shrimps? 😃

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Shawn 👍

[@hanku6521]

High End shrimp and some bigger snails will be very nice for the small aquascape!

[@ajajdjdksifo3253]

Love you aquascapes and you are so calm when you do videos...its very relaxing. Make sure to have calm flow from the filter. Bettas love almost no pump att all. And you should prabably file down the edges of the wood becuse bettas fins are very thin and can esely be punctured by sharp edges:)

[@sunbearsunday750]

What a great drawing! And I think Nimrod looks great in that tank. I say leave him in there.

[@davidparry2301]

I would leave Nimrod in the Flex and get another Beta for the cube. Love the new scape; much more structure but also very natural looking. Top job Mr F.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks David 👍

[@saifal-badri]

Awesome tank, love the result. One thing you can add is an ADA pollen glass mini to get rid of that suction cup:) Thanks for the filter model I got mine today!

[@Evil_Genius_888]

The new scape looks great! I really need to stock up on hardscape material. As for Nimrod. If everyone is happy leave him where he. I have no idea what to put in there though. lol

[@canningjames]

Hi from Bishops Stortford! Only down the M11 from you........ Honey gourami would be perfect in that tank with some red cherry shrimp perfect set up top work George

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers James 👍

[@masonnoodles]

Thank you so much for doing the conversation of measurements :)

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

You’re welcome 👍

[@watersrising8044]

Because he’s such an active swimmer, I’d leave Nimrod in the big tank if he’s getting along with the community and still interacting with you. A bright little school of nano fish and a few shrimp would be fun for your new awesome new tank. Really enjoy your videos!

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks 🙏

[@Morhua1]

Another relaxing and informative video. Don't ever change George! How does this tank cope without surface skimmer? Well enough?

[@PlantedElement]

This video was really well done. Some high grade shrimp would be awesome.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks 🙏

[@sorinalexandru9347]

Another great video , thank you George 👍👍👍

[@jenk6784]

That's a beautiful nano, got a serious case of hardscape envy now...! :'D Nimrod seems to be enjoying the extra space in the Flex, I'd like to see some fancy shrimp moving into this one

[@rickfromthecape3135]

Another great job George. I'd go with some high end shrimp....looks like the perfect shrimp tank!

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Rick!

[@BillyBasford]

Lovely scape as always George. I’d like to see some new fish in this set up. Nimrod seems happy in new tank. Maybe a small, shoal of something orange/brown. 👍🏻

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Billy 👍

[@vampgaia]

I have 10 Bettas. Three are living in a community setting and are fine. Not all Bettas are community adaptable; I found this out after my first Betta killed a couple of his white cloud minnow tank mates. The Bettas I have in community tanks are all in 20 gallons are larger. As long as Nimrod is not killing his tank mates and his tank mates are not nipping his fins, then I would leave him in the larger tank. He looks gorgeous against the planted background in the Flex. I like nano fish more than I do shrimp, but either would look great in Nimrod's old home. I love the boraras brigittae (chili rasboras). They have gorgeous coloration. The hardscape in the new set up is awesome. I love the shape of the wood pieces. I will admit I was wondering how long you were going to leave that ugly heater in the tank before you figured out something else. I want to try an Oase. Putting the heater within the canister filter is a long overdue addition. Keep on scaping!

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers GG 😊

[@JUNGLY108]

Hey George, I really like what you've done with this tank. In my opinion I think any red fish would really stand out in this tank once the plants are grown. I suggest chill rasboras or ember tetras. Either that or cherry shrimp. Great work George!

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Shailen 😊

[@attilahajdu]

Waoo George, what a lovely nano aquascape! I think Nimrod loves his new empire, so he should stay where he is right now. But decision is yours! 👍🐠🌿💧

[@RipVanWinkle_Nature_Discovery]

Love the aquascape. If nimrod is happy in the community tank and not disturbing any, then keep him there. Maybe start something for the new scape? I'd suggest a pair of FW gobies / ottocinclus / South American dwarf cichlids?

[@tomllewellyn7263]

Looks really good. But I would worry about keeping a betta in a tank with no lid, they have been known to jump. As for additional stocking, I've got celestial pearl danios in my 30 ltr with my betta and it looks really nice 🙂

[@MsLinanator]

Tom Llewellyn Yes, I worry about no top?

[@JNewt0]

Not even one trident fern, I kept waiting the whole time for one to make an appearance, lol. Great simple scape, lucky betta!

[@mscalucas]

Shrimp would be amazing. I didn't think I would like to care for shrimp, but one little shrimp tagged onto some aquatic plants I purchased at my LFS yesterday. I didn't see him until about an hour or so after I added the plants to my 10 gallon Dennerle scapers tank, which is just lovely BTW. Now I want more shrimp I think.

[@proctorc07]

Great Video as always George! Keep Nimrod where he is, and get some shrimp would be my suggestion, I dont recall you doing a shrimp tank before

[@crimsonnutcase7035]

Thank you for the tip on the floating plants you use I literally gave up on them because of the root size I didnt even look into these

[@matthewjsherman]

Awesome upgrade but sad to see the Iwagumi style say goodbye♥️ Great scape once again aswell as the cinematography! I think Nimrod should explore the Fluval for a bit but in a month or so I'm sure he'd love to explore your new Scape! The lily pipes look perfect, so glad the flow is great too😊

[@aessniper]

Nice scape! It looks easy to maintain. Your betta seems quite comfortable in the other aquarium, i would go for some kick ass shrimps for the new scape I think 🤔, may be some weird snails, cheers 🍻 from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Alberto 😊

[@beaka63]

"I think Tommy is very interested in aquascaping as well." Haha made me lol! Nice work too, btw, nice tank.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks 🙏

[@benshaw3891]

I would leave Nimrod with the other fish. In the 300 cube I’d probably add either Emerald Rasbora, or Celestial Pearl Danios. The blues and oranges would look great contrasting with the dark green Anubias, and brown wood/ substrate. Another option might be a group of Sparkling Pygmy Gourami, but just because they’re awesome, and should sing (croak) to one another if they’re comfortable enough. 💚

[@freddiechapman7312]

I think orange colours would look cool. Perhaps a group of Pseudomugil Luminatus if you could find them. If not some Ember Tetras would work or maybe a Pea Puffer. It's a small tank, but I think that they would be fine. I had a group of 13 Lampeyes in a 35cm Cube quarantine and they seemed happy.

[@bweb6]

I love the look of Pseudomugil Luminatus. I've never kept any, but would like to in the future. How many could be kept in a small set up like this?

[@danmackenzie6245]

My new 5ft aquascape only has two slate huge stones, i was trying to comply with the rule of odds but the third stone made it less balanced, but sometimes you can overdo on a good thing. nice scape as always :D

[@cichlidscape]

Looks greats George👍🏻 if nimrod is happy & active I’d leave him where he is. Interested to see what you do in the cube! A ton of Shrimp maybe?

[@eliosp3160]

If the tank is still up a year and half later, I have 3 suggestions: 1) A small school of all male Black bar Endlers, I love them for being small and having eye catching orange, black and green, complement and contrast the colors in the tank. 2) Sparkling Gouramis, A bit bigger. Their coloring not clashing with everything but do pop/ sparkle in a subtle way. 3) Pygmy Rasbora, one of the smallest fish there is. Their color, khaki clay with a few black dots for detail, not super exciting. But, for me it is how they truely school tightly together ever in a nano not much bigger than 3 gallons, that captures my attention. I think a school 6-9 would do nicely.

[@SuperClownLoach]

That looks the part now that George good job, I think a nice Dragon plakat would look sick in that

[@CooLin1stPlace]

Who else watches George's videos at the end of the day to relax?

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

My fiancé watches them when she can’t sleep 🤣

[@aquariumplantman]

New scape looks on point George, love the crypts. I reckon leave nimrod in the Fluval Flex and get some fine crystal red shrimp for the cube. 🤘

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Pete 😊

[@roshanraj5838]

Another betta.. since Nimrod is a plakat variety.. try out fethertail, half moon or a dumbo ear variety instead.. it would look stunning!! High end shrimps as well from Flip Aquatics are also a good idea.. again very pleased to get glimpses of #Tommyfarmer.. 😄 #keeponscaping..

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Cheers Roshan 😊

[@rebeccamcdonald2622]

How about leaving Nimrod in the larger tank and trying scarlet badis in the nano, George? They have so much personality for a tiny fish. It would be fun to go with micropredators in your lovely new nano-scape & to watch them constantly hunting their tiny territory. :) Or maybe a little group of ruby tetras? Being micropredators as well, they can be more fun to watch in a small space than most tetras, I think.

[@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497]

Rebecca McDonald great idea!! Scarlet badis is my fave fish!

[@MsLinanator]

.......although I don’t use a heater in my shrimp tank. Love that wood you are using on this tank!

[@flanagon360]

Great job, like the new glasses!

[@benjidavis1662]

Your question is a hard question George. NimRode would look great in the new scape. He would pop againt the dark colors of the wood as well as the plant you slected for the tank. But Nano shrimp would be cool as well. Can beta cohabitate with shrimp? If so I would put NimRode back in the tank with some beautiful nano cherry shrimp with some aqua velvote blue shrimp.

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Benji 👍

[@bertengbers1099]

Hi George, great video Alain. I would leave the Betta in his present tank. Do a bunch of Boraras Maculatus in the new setup.

[@bertengbers1099]

Alain is again. Sorry 😜

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

I figured 😊👍 Thanks Bert

[@siobhonphillips2295]

I think Nimrod looks great in his new tank! Another Betta or shrimp sounds good for this tank.

[@munafruit]

nimrod seems very happy 😊 i say blue carbon rilli neos and celestial pearl danios!!

[@carlapappalardo1901]

Nimrod does look really well against the greenery. I say leave him be and stock the rescape with: A pair of Trichopsis pumila (Sparkling Gourami) or 10 Boraras brigittae (Chili Rasbora) or 6 Microsevario kubotai (Neon Green Rasbora)...nice scale! Can't wait to see 😊

[@microcox]

Now that I learned so much from you about aquascaping, I think I'd like to know how to grow such huge biceps and triceps ^^ Nice video as always, some new tips each time among the familiar ones, and the images are always top notch. Cheers!

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

💪 😊

[@goobs1225]

High end shrimps will be perfect 😙😙😙😍

[@stevesmith1592]

I've always loved Pygmy Sparkling Gouramis, Trichopsis Pumila. I love the way they move, and the subtle colouration. They'll love the cover from the Salvinia and who knows, maybe breed in it :) Maybe some Boraras Maculatus for some red colour too?

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Steve 👍

[@stevesmith1592]

@@GeorgeFarmerStudios Hey George, could I ask for a plant recommendation? I have a 35cm cube, running lowish LED light, nutrient rich substrate capped with gravel and currently no CO2, dosing daily aquascaper complete ferts. Mix of crypts, java fern and anubias. I'd like a low maintenance background plant to give some height and structure. I was thinking Bolbitis but worried it might be a bit big and ungainly. I love crypt crispatula and balansae but again they're probably too big as well. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance 👍

[@sunnycal2293]

If your betta is doing well and happy in the tank that he's in l'd leave him alone. The new scape looks great. Add some colorful shrimp to the new scape. Perhaps yellow💛

[@alexmahon1]

Nimrod is a star he needs his own dressing room because he is such a lovie ,but if you won’t reddish fish you mite consider honey gourami a beautiful fish.....great vids👍

[@vinniejudilla3921]

Loving the hardscape. Gotta say, I've always enjoyed the quality of your videos but recently the production is on steroids! Great stuff and as always great tutelage 👍👍👍 oh and leave nimrod in the bigger tank. He's loving it overthere. Do some shrimp and snails in the rescape. You've hit at great stride brother, don't stop! ☺👍👍👍

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Vinnie. I made a commitment to create the best quality I have time for. Nice of you to notice and comment - appreciated 🙏

[@pogranyibence4167]

The scape looks AMAZING! I would leave Nimrod in the flex. For the cube I'd buy some ember tetras or some Neoheterandria elegans. You should mix these with some fancy shrimp and it will be even more amazing🙂

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Pogrányi 😊

[@laurapalait4827]

I've seen a couple people suggest this already but as soon as you asked I thought "a pair of pea puffers would be really fun in there" but that might be a little small for puffers, they are so messy. I guess I'd go with shrimp, the lighting may be a little bright for a betta

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Thanks Laura 👍

[@chelmsford6774]

Keep him in he other tank, he likes the plants...nice fish he is. Thanks George Tony :-).