Takashi Amano Tribute Aquascape by James Findley - Pebbles "In the Footsteps of a Giant"

[@leslieheine2618]

Sorry to hear of Takashi Amano's passing. Findley is also a master and a man of artistic vision and immense patience. Beautiful layout!

[@petedea625]

Aby ste sa z toho Amana a Findley náhodou neposrali. Nevidím tam nič, čo by nezvládol ktokoľvek.

[@willmartinezjr]

Stunningly beautiful work of art! Well done sir

[@PastorVelcro]

Really enjoy the commentary - watching & hearing together - obviously these videos are not easy to produce, but you do a great job at teaching about techniques and approaches and WHY - thank you

[@TheGreenMachineLtd]

+Pastor Velcro Thank you for your kind words :)

[@fox141283]

Pastor Velcr

[@zackbristol1]

honestly, I watched all the channel videos just to listen to the guy comments, his voice is so calming. haha

[@RealSunilBhaskaran]

Great work. Absolutely fabulous! Thank you!

[@kiwiportraits]

I had no idea Takashi Amano had died. Hearing this news was like discovering something special had been stolen from me and I hadn't noticed until later. Very sad news. This is one of your best tanks James. Your tribute is fitting.

[@finalout99]

a little slice of nature. beautiful. just beautiful

[@wandererinthedust276]

Not gonna lie... I kinda listen to this to fall asleep. The calming voice of the commentator and the music... so relaxing.

[@medywedhangga5575]

this is why takashi amano have many assistant, i couldnt complaint.

[@masaruxiv]

Great tribute, really moved me as it's obvious what you took from Amano's methods and grew your own path and yet still reflect on someone who really truly was a giant. Outstanding design and I think one of your works that most resembles his work, fitting for a tribute

[@willemoranje]

If you ever give a workshop in The Netherlands i am definitly coming to watch and listen .

[@slim4400]

Not sure if this channel is active anymore but these videos are 100% perfect. Never have I seen such quality and commentary on KZbin. It rivals that of Animal Planet if not better

[@TheGreenMachineLtd]

Hi, thanks for your positive feedback. We are active and will be publishing a new super tank video in the next few weeks... stay subscribed for an instant update :)

[@fload46d]

Very beautiful and thank you. I like the use of stones native to our area. Thanks for the tip to ADA and their products.

[@samuelkurian8407]

Hats off to the greatest person who tough how to get rid of stress in our life thank you Sensai "master" Takashi. I feel what can be a great tribute to a person who brought this art to the world, to see how people follow the art he mastered and helped others to master. Mr James please continue this blessing of this art that you have got and keep on enlightening us

[@ubernuub94]

Great to see more free content from TGM , hope it is a sign of things to come ...

[@piknik8542]

+Kaspar's Movie Reviews how do you know

[@seraphimipx2611]

it is amazing to see how aquaristic or rather aqua scaping has developed from the 90s to this in 2015 and now in 2022! absolutely crazy and interesting. though this scape looks nice and stunning for it's time it can not even hold up with the minimum standards of today.

[@tm502010]

Every timeI see one of these stunning vids, it makes me want to give its try, but maintenance is intimidating. An entire series on maintaining complex aquarium systems would be most appreciated. James, you are a true artist. Love your work!

[@Alniemi]

Just start small! And start simple! I am setting up my first planted tanks now, seems to me it’s something you’ve just got to try!

[@bradyneil]

thanks james for this tribute to Takashi Amano . the launch in lisbon is amazing

[@josemontalvo4532]

I started reading about the man who kept the Shrimps that Bears his name last year. He was a true visionary. You guys really got my attention. I enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing! I subscribed and put notifications on, because what I can’t get from reading, I can get from you guys. Happy New Year!

[@Lyxuria]

Beautiful! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@hmerchant3349]

That was an absolute masterpiece Very beautifully done and a lot of hardwork and planning invested in this project. Was worth it in the end

[@0skarful]

RIP Master Takashi !!!

[@christiancruz4079]

Is wonderful to be able to see nature in aquascapes, keep the videos coming.

[@Gidoni000]

Learning so much of this showcases. Building my own scape and this is helping me a lot!! Best channel on KZbin.

[@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957]

Perfect. Thanks for this awesome video

[@Krispykashew]

Man, I had no idea Amano passed. Sad day for me. :( Well done James.

[@desirebaker5775]

It’s a striking layout. I just have a question to do with the weight. With all the stones placed directly on the substrate doesn’t that increase the risk of the bottom of the tank splitting? I’ve only ever worked with full glass tanks, and always needed to put styrofoam underneath the substrate to avoid the glass splitting if a stone lays directly on a little stone or piece of gravel.

[@josemontalvo4532]

Desire Baker -Excellent point. I will use micro-small light defuser on my tank. Then again it’s made of plastic, but it protects the bottom of the tank from the direct pressure of rocks, or should a rock goes falling down in the tank. I’ve seen that happen before.

[@gee8648]

Those fish look so happy

[@wg5152]

just came back from class to see that the Green Machine had posted a new video a week ago!!!! 👍

[@davidperrin1675]

All I can say is brilliant.

[@Skaolloaks]

It makes me doubly sad when I only find out about awesome people after they're gone.

[@LimJunHong]

Same here. Started aquascaping only to find out that the legend recently passed away just over a year ago!

[@LongHoang-jn3gm]

That's very wonderful

[@paulsmith6182]

Beautiful! One can witness the photosynthetic process or its by product in the video. All the vital and dynamic processes in the natural world are balanced harmoniously in the final matured arrangement with breath taking effect. Mr Amano I believe is smiling and pleased. RIHB (resting in heavenly beauty). His spirit lives on in all those he inspired :)

[@ramchandrareddy1148]

These are awesome

[@JhunDumsTVXj]

Wow beautiful

[@AquaScapeGoatTV]

I find it very interesting that this tank was cycled without plants. It makes a lot of sense and i think im going to try this method from now on. great work everyone at TGM

[@sG-fx8ei]

Realy great job. Very beautiful aquascaping. Can u plz assist about the lights used. Their watts and specification. Are they led light?

[@piknik8542]

Great job James!

[@mortenharrysson8136]

Very nice. I am seriously thinking of taking up my childhood hobby again because of your videos :)

[@niklasjuchem]

I think this is by far the best tank you have ever done dear sir . . .

[@littleredsubmarine]

Beautiful!

[@anoopkumar587]

I believe the approach of Mr. Takashi is completely different, thank you guys for tributary this landscape to him. Appreciate your work on the landscape and the for the video!

[@ubernuub94]

How do you manage circulation of water in such a long tank ? Do you have power heads or wavemakers you add when not being photographed ?

[@QuickQuips]

Gorgeous tank. The driftwood placement was a highlight. Have you done tanks with cichlids or discus? I know you like small fish for large tanks but wonder if their colors would compliment.

[@Dznnyzx]

I think this tank suit well for angels and discus alot!!!!!

[@beyondaquaticdesign7307]

Such a brilliant design!, (Able to capture pleasently GREAT footage from every angle) James has always upstooded with outstanding vision for designing a four sided view Aquascape. GREAT footage GREAT narrator GREAT display GREAT tribute OUTSTANDING AQUASCAPER! * * * * *

[@TheGreenMachineLtd]

+Beyond Aquatic Design Very kind words which spur us on to do more and improve!! :)

[@LeonelTrains]

Wonderful video, I really love the aquascaping and the music that you used. Can you put on youtube a new video with only the last 10mn of this one? Thanks.

[@cassalamon]

wow, stunning!

[@aquanico7715]

Great job ... Thanks

[@jordanpost8323]

Y'all gonna do any more aquascapes?

[@finess3]

Is cleaning the gravel not needed due to the plants?

[@mef1975]

Air diffusers under the gravel? 37:09 and 40:00 Are these plants all from a certain area, like biotope?

[@Lemou2904]

mef1975 - The bubbles are from plants.

[@MrZachieChan]

What was the fish at 41:17? the black looking one with it looks like three thin white stripes

[@Hatredy11]

+MrZachieChan Chocolate Gourami

[@genovadubles8251]

Hello good day . I wanted to know what they are and how I get those dusts they use between the substrate. Thank you .

[@James_Hande]

This is a grate video I found this so fascinating.

[@rajeshmoharana1553]

This is great and beutiful. But it could not attract us according to amano aquatanks.. but very good efforts to doing this. Amano, plants choices and where to planting them and also matchingly are the perfect.. But it's good.

[@ArmouredUnicorn]

17:30 I understand why the separation exists however surely if the idea is to mimic nature you would add a thin / sparce chaotic layer of the lager gravel, encroaching onto the black soil? As there wouldn't be a specific line in nature that would separate two types of substrate in a flowing location.

[@RichardLaiRTL]

When the plants are added in, the divide is softened and mimics nature.

[@Dangermind88]

Hi TGM, do you guys add any fertilizers to the water, or do those substrate additives work that long? If i were a fish i would love to swim in one of your tanks! The plants and fish look so healthy! Thank you for this amazing video once again. Greetings from Holland!

[@TheGreenMachineLtd]

+Dangermind88 We dose with liquid fertilizers. ADA Green Brighty Series is our favourite (and it's great value too!) Check them out here; www.thegreenmachineonline.com/shop/category/aquatics/liquid-fertilisers/ada-liquid-fertilizers/

[@Dangermind88]

+TheGreenMachineLtd pump flasks, interesting, i'm gonna try it thanks!

[@gunnersmatecpo]

I can see at 9:41 how James has placed the stones "pointing" all in the same direction to simulate how the natural current of the river would eventually move them with time.

[@JaehyunLim1]

Fascinating... I would love to get into aquascaping someday. Too bad its extremely expensive. Even if I had the money, my country doesn't sell these huge rocks or pieces of hornwood.

[@TheGreenMachineLtd]

+Jaehyun Lim Where do you live?

[@JaehyunLim1]

TheGreenMachineLtd South Korea.

[@CristianGabrielStan]

+Jaehyun Lim It gets kind of expensive as you go, because one can never be completely satisfied I guess... Then again nature aquariums are living and breathing pieces of art that tend to keep evolving, so it's nothing but a long process of transformation. What I mean is that you can start with what you have and build upon that. And the greatest thing you get to build is experience. As for materials, you may find rocks and wood outside. Don't know about SK, but don't think I ever go along a river bank without at least seeing something interesting that may find a place in some layout. Then it's just a matter of washing, boiling or sterilizing the materials. Just make sure that the rock is inert and the wood is not rotten or contaminated. You don't always have to spend tons of money if your're really into the hobby.

[@Shaden0040]

Has James ever used fresh water mussels and clams to aid in water clarity and to keep algal blooms in check in any of his amazing tanks?

[@gregmarrero3400]

I don't believe so. I'd love to though

[@Lemou2904]

They dig. A lot. Some of their eggs grow IN fish.

[@Lyxuria]

Would be awesome to see him do a mangrove based tank ❤

[@cokersatm]

RIP Takashi Amano

[@lescj200]

how do they keep the wood from floating back up to the top?

[@mrsage4489]

+Jack Lesch This particular type of wood does not float. Listen to the video.

[@lescj200]

+Boško Vrbica Oh... I skipped over a bunch of the parts in the video

[@andysuryantorovanruzzette8085]

This question might have been answered, so pardon me asking. And if it did, I'd appreciate it if someone point me the way :) In several other vid, James was pouring Penac P and Penac W before the Power Sand, while here it seems to be together, along with the Tourmaline BC and Bacter 100. Is there any particular reason for this? Thank you for whomever might enlighten me, cheers!

[@CristianGabrielStan]

Excellent video from The Green Machine - as always. Congrats to Mr. Findley for his exquisite work and for this amazing homage towards Mr. Amano. Out of curiosity, is the filtration being done by two Eheim canisters? I saw the intakes during the planting stage, however I am not sure that they are all it takes to filter such a huge aquarium. You did remove them for the purpose of filming. :) Thank you, looking forward for many more videos!

[@sophialeiscleansaway]

I am curious as to why aquascaping doesn't take place with salt water aquariums as much? Anyone know?

[@nom3nnescio]

why the water is greenish and cloudy at the end?

[@Mattb843]

I can't believe it's been 9 months since he passed away.

[@alien-oo-_-oo5732]

what is used to keep the gravel separated?

[@mollychrisa1]

WOW, this is pritty Amazing Aqvarium 👩‍🏫🌿🎬🏆🌱🌿☯️💖Thanks it is helpful😊And R.I.P ☯️🕊🌿🌱

[@tolgaakyay]

Looks beautiful. I think Microsorum would also fit this tank. RIP Takashi Amano.

[@paulozeboulon6289]

How to trade these aquariums? disassemble and reassemble at the client's house ??

[@dananmckagan]

question pls, how you transport them to the clients?? great design btw!

[@stellarisen7711]

In between those 3 weeks , before I do plant, can I have my fish in?? Before the plant ? x

[@stellarisen7711]

also do the filter need to work in the first 3 weeks. I am sorry about not clever questions, I am from Bulgaria, my English is not good enough to understand most of the things you talking about. Thank you. Stella. x x.

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

Sorry nobody bothered to answer, have you figured it out yet ?

[@rickylee7832]

1,000th liker! Yay! I'm proud. Thanks for continuously providing such amazing content, it always makes me feel relaxed and at the same time teaches and inspires me and countless others. I hope you guys continue to produce such high quality content.

[@thefishylife6823]

So is there a list anywhere that has all the plants that CAN NOT be grown without Co2??

[@derpscoot2741]

On my way to become a aquascaper still 14 doe ;( but sad to hear the lost of Takashi Amano

[@AyOopLad]

What sort costs are talking for a 5ft x3 ft tank with full set up? and secondly the tank looks dirty and cloudy how do you clean it?

[@wilsonchu3383]

+Para Plays The costs for starting are about a thousand U.S. dollars or more because of the large tank size and the plants. You can't vacuum the gravel, but you can do water changes. The plants have to be cut often and the dirty gravel has to be replaced once a year or so. The fish, shrimp and other creatures in the aquarium should take care of the basic cleaning. Water changes should be 50%-80% for the first week, then less until it's about 15%-20% water changes once a week. The cost for monthly maintenance should be about a hundred to two hundred U.S. dollars. This includes fertilizers($80), water cost($16-$20), fish food($15-$30) depending on what fish you have, and the electric bills.

[@TheTribanana]

what is the brown material he uses to attach plants to wood?

[@jacksonwuepper245]

Ronan Farrell Wood Tight by ADA. They also use Moss Cotton to attach the moss.

[@mef1975]

26:24 Why does he say that fish can't be added until 5 or 6 weeks after planting? Isn't the tank fully cycled by the 4th week, planting being done in the 3rd week, the ADA ammonia spike only lasting 2 or 3 weeks? He's making it sound like fish aren't added until the 8th or 9th week, is this so? 25:30

[@Lemou2904]

mef1975 - Why would you plant at 3rd week?

[@PKedByBlade]

RIP Giant.

[@peterkuchar219]

this tank looks so 'natural'.. mainly that white sand edged by the black one

[@RazorbladeDog]

Great video as usual, the audio seemed a little fuzzy to me though.

[@ftftuyg3765]

水草泥下面的基质是什么？是轻石啊，和什么拌在一起？

[@davidperrin1675]

Whate are the best fish to use.as I keep cold water fish .

[@gregmarrero3400]

David Perrin White clouds and shiners

[@shoulders-of-giants]

38:45 the music is bungled

[@HarperAquatics]

I never understood the use of black substrate and light in an aquascape.. I guess it's just me lol awesome planting setup though

[@9385dee7]

what's the cost of putting one of these tanks together? 6-10k?

[@diladmazmi4921]

WHATS THE PLANT ON 30:37 ? ? ?

[@aquaoeh7627]

Ich wollte wissen was verschiedene Erde....10:30 ???

[@ChuckD59]

I realize this video's a bit dated, but much respect for the construction. But also I notice there's apparently an algae problem. Was that ever addressed? Some plecos and shrimp would do wonders.

[@gschaaf713]

Did you not see the 10 or so crossocheilus siamensis or the Caridina multidentata?

[@TheZahidRahim]

I see no filter, co2 , heater etc Is this possible to start the aquascaping without these things?

[@Musclesfromdownunder]

How much does this kind of setup cost?

[@hereps]

hi I don't see any filter/pump tubes. Is there any ????

[@littleredsubmarine]

hereps yes, they remove them for aesthetic purposes for photography and for aqualandscaping shows etc.

[@XeonBAMF]

How did you get Sean Bean to narrate this video?

[@rolandmd73]

Stunning scape and again a very interesting and well produced video. Thank you Green Machine! I do have to agree with another commenter about the fish; it seems there are a bit too many for this tank and/or they are too large maybe? Keep up the good work and a final thought for Mr. Amano... RIP :(

[@rens2998]

How did you call the type of wood used in this aquascape?

[@Shaden0040]

+LeadFaun Have you ever heard of the African Leadwood tree? it is very dense wood takes up to 2 thousand years to grow as well as the same time to decay and it sinks in water because it is so dense. Seems to also be termite resistance. I know it can be found in South Africa and Botswana. It might be an alternative to the Hornwood to try.

[@humbertogutierrez9609]

How come you put the dirt, stones and of course the fish in there without ccycling the tank and the fish don't die?

[@paulsmith-gi5vm]

I believe they did cycle the tank they shortened the video 36:09 jumping from day one to 12 months later:)

[@SCTundra11]

Fish don’t die during cycle if you have large volume of water , good filtration, plants, change water at nitrate spike

[@rogerhust]

Where's the filter intake?

[@Opa_Hildegard]

how much will something like this cost, everything included?

[@Opa_Hildegard]

Only 5000 ? I dont have any idea of prices for something like this but it sounds so "cheap". I thought about 20,000 :x

[@truthserum5202]

I would suggest adding Duckweed on the surface.