THE BEGINNER AQUARIUM IS DONE!

4 fake rocks that can only be placed a certain way. 1 piece of wood i didn't really want. Some beginner style plants.... this is what i came up with.
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[@captsparky6566]

Love the scape. It's like a natural shore bank where it gets deeper on the right. And the plants are up closer to shore. I love just dropping stuff in a tank and seeing how it comes out. You can always move it around later. That's the beauty of it. But I think you nailed it on the first shot

[@greysongraham661]

I would just like to tell you how thankful I am for the videos you make. You inspired me to make my own 65 gallon fish tank which I made a year ago and sort of looks like this tank. This video instilled confidence in me about my aquascape. I’ve been watching you for five years now and I would like to congratulate you for all the people you’ve inspired, how much you’ve grown, and how many people you’ve educated about fish tanks

[@Venustranquility]

Greyson Graham ❤️

[@kens_fins8764]

You are a true inspiration. Our closest fish store is an hour away (Petsmart) so we don't have materials on hand. The only plants we can get locally are basically hornwort and water lettuce. We have collected swords, ferns, and lillies from the lake and creaks near by. Started off with a turtle for the kids and with your inspiration, we now have 6 tanks and counting. Keep up the good work! You are awesome!

[@lisarichards7263]

Love it!! Cant wait to see how the fish interact with the scape!

[@curvingowl7222]

Joey never stop what u do. U have inspired me to get into the fish keeping hobby. After days of convincing I persuaded my parents to allow me to get a fish tank 😄. I have been watching your channel for a while and have got me absolutely obsessed with fish 🐟. Anyway thank u always stay positive and inspire new people👍

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

Great job Joey! It is great to see someone with so much influence creating something really quite nice with such limited materials. I hope it inspires others and starts folk off on their own aquascaping journeys.... See you in Dallas. Amateur. 😘

[@sameerabdali8059]

Awesome new tank! Its surprising how much perspective those barbs give on the massive size of the tanks you work with

[@ryan39364]

Officially my new favorite tank in the gallery! Love the plants and aquascaping. If the HC Cuba carpet doesn't work out, try replacing it with Monte Carlo. Same type of look but should do much better without high light and CO2. ....although I'd love to see those AI Primes on this tank and some CO2 as well :)

[@picassoaquascaper6245]

Looks wonderful! And, love the Barbs!

[@annel5296]

I'm excited to see how this tank changes and evolves over time. I think a lot of beginners want to have that finished polished aquascaped look right off the bat. But for many of us we end up starting out with relatively bare tanks. And we have many trials and errors with them. It's often hard to imagine in your head exactly where the scape is headed.

[@kaitlinprentice4096]

Looks great! Love all the green, the barbs are going to love it.

[@stpierrebsp]

Guys, what's wrong with him doing 1 video targeted towards a wider target audience, if you're real supporters you would support and respect anything Joey puts out. Be thankful. He has over a million people to please, everyone prefers different subjects. Let him run through it all. Joey, you're a beauty brother. Keep killin' it. Sending love from Barrie, Ontario.

[@alic.9409]

I really like the way you did that tank! Its simple, not very expensive and doable for even kids that are getting into the hobby! Very epic project. Ill be looking forward to see how it grows out. :)

[@dancemontec]

Joey, Next aquarium (and moving forward) you should TRY to learn to aquascape. Show us YOU learning how to scape, over the course of many tanks. Not that you will get it perfect on the first try, or 2nd, but the point is we get to see how you learn how to do this stuff. And manage plants and a tank. That would help people move on from a beginner aquascaper to someone who can make something they can be proud of.

[@MH-jr2zl]

All I know about fish I pretty much learned from your channel. I’ve been watching your videos for about 2 years now. So last week I finally went to buy my fist fish and was shocked and just how many fish I knew and how much information I knew about them. I was always a bit nervous about going in and sounding stupid but for from it thanks to you....I owe you one! Keep up the great work

[@ejaakawd4665]

So what did you choose to be your first fish?

[@alasdairaquatics]

Hi Joey! Great video, it was really fun to watch. You always seem so critical about your aquascaping ability but this scape looks awesome! I am excited to see how the barbs and plants progress in this tank! Thanks for the video!

[@harvinchaggar]

Even if its a beginner tank, it looks really good!

[@aquaticpimp]

Looks very natural. Love it. I’m gonna do a 75 gallon someday thats planted with smaller fish and shrimp.

[@Wakeupgrandowl]

I mean, I still consider myself a beginner - but watching you fiddle with limited materials and work around them really reminds me of the very beginning of my hobby. Enjoyable video - nice tank!

[@funfishology5429]

As someone just getting into planted tanks and planted tank off challenges, I have fallen in love with this part of the hobby. I think Joey hits the nail on the head with the common attitude when approaching posting a scape and comparing yourself to others and then feeling hesitant because you feel you'll get torn down, but also ecstatic because you surpassed your expectations for yourself! It's so great to have such amazing role models in the fish keeping community that understand the struggles of the small fish keeper and youtuber. Thank you again for setting a positive example and encouraging others. It really makes a difference.

[@kaylaraymond6930]

I love it Joey so happy u moved the rocks around at first my ocd was like NO one random rock sticking out there hahaha! I love love love how simple and classy this tank looks! Can’t wait to see it grow!

[@klcpca]

I'm loving it!!! Came together very well and I can't wait to see the fish in it and the plants grown out a bit..... I agree... you need a nice group of corries to help round out the bottom of the tank!!! Well done!! 💖💖💖

[@tankers3656]

It is nice watching u setup tanks. It's different from other youtubers.

[@amcgeckos]

I love the tank!! It looks great I think!!! I love watching what you do and I don't care if your not a pro I think you do a great job with showing us what we can do as future and or present aquarium hobbyist and for that I thank you and appreciate it very much. Keep up the great and amazing work, I love what you do!!!

[@misterm6285]

for a cost effective low tech planted tank just use Flourish Excel and Osmocote slow release pellets from the garden section anywhere in the substrate instead of a substrate enriched product. pound for pound cheaper and less messy IMO. keep up the great work brother

[@victoriaolender6289]

Wonderful, simple scape! I think you're right, we get too caught up in the rules and opinions of other people when we're setting up a planted tank. We should just go with our creative eye and what we feel looks the best for our tank. If the cuba doesn't work out, crypts or chain sword would be my suggestions for a hardy, fast growing plant that can fill up the space around those rocks.

[@carlyfleming1855]

YES. Do a Livebearer tank!! Also this aquascape is rad, nice job.

[@Venustranquility]

Carly Fleming ❤️

[@aquaterraexoticpets]

Love the videos . And the fish are colorful.

[@scottyd5144]

Actually looks really good wouldn't have chosen that piece of wood but you definitely used it in the best way possible.

[@QualiLap]

Ooh, I love the scape! I like how you scape for your own tastes and unique simple process. I watch your vids on my lunch breaks and everytime I want to get back into the hobby.

[@AleeshaSattva]

I love this! WELL DONE!

[@Venustranquility]

Aleesha Sattva ❤️

[@truegooner3523]

Looking good Joey! Great scape, easy to replicate and inexpensive👌. I’ve never kept barbs....may get myself some if this tank works out! Keep the vids coming 👍🏻

[@Themann55933]

Your like the bob ross of scaping and I love it one of my favorite tanks now

[@cichlidscape]

Nice & simple Joey....I like it!👍🏻 it’ll be interesting to see how the plants do with the shop light

[@deeannec]

Update us on the lion fish ❤

[@toddratson7526]

Nice scape! I like what you did with the wood. It turned out really eye catching. The open space for the barbs is excellent as they really need it to feel comfortable. I am so pleased that you decided to do a planted tank. I do see a potential problem with your H.C. Cuba. Tropica says this culture requires high light AND high CO2. Maybe if you tie it to the top of the wood you can get to take but I think where it is now is not going to work without adding CO2 and better lighting. I've had good results in low-tech tanks with dwarf hairgrass. It grows slowly but it grows. It does benefit from enriched substrate and of course CO2 will dramatically increase growth potential of all plants, even those that don't need it. Can't wait to see the results!

[@sovereignviper90]

I have always gone by "who cares what other people think" with all my aquariums. Granted I'm not a public figure such as yourself but you are still the only one who has to look at the tanks 90% of the time lol.

[@DarkSideOfTheMoon157]

LOVE IT Joey!! I LOVE the large section of the bright green of the plants with the dark substrate and the wood. Nice and simple. Well done!!

[@shenelcrooke]

Joey's coffee is working today lol

[@AquaPeet]

Yeah it's great to see his enthousiasm bursting out :))

[@cqfishbrain7437]

Love the aquascape you did... the barbs are going to love it too!!!

[@adamrudge6480]

Ever thought of setting up a river tank. Hillstream loach never seem to get a proper set up. Would be an interesting project with the manifold etc.

[@snapverse]

Brilliant!!! Can't wait for the fish to be added to the new aquarium. Exciting times!

[@MelinkoTheGreat]

1:08 “un thaw” wouldn’t that be freezing them!? 😂😂😂😝😝😝😜😜😜

[@MrBulletDodger10]

I like it!!! Great job joey! Winging it is always best, sometimes overthinking it can just get stressful lol

[@MrBarclonista]

put that potted tall plant on the left corner of the scape

[@wdohna]

OMG the ideas I am having for my tank now to onvert it over to my first planted tank for my Oscar. Thank you so much.

[@aanjaneyac.8406]

we should get some kind of carpeting plant throughout the open substrate towards the left. like if y'all agree i need joey to see this! won't be very beginner like but it'll look amazing when established, like maybe some monte carlo?

[@brianmanning9793]

I actually really like this one and the idea behind it Joey well done Love these beginner styles videos

[@submergedroots]

You could use root tabs in your substrate to fertilize the plants, that's what I do in my planted tank, and it works great.

[@JoseGutierrez-gz6mm]

Good stuff man! Looks great 👍

[@SonyaLanay]

I’m so excited to see fish that I can buy!

[@TheObamasaurusrex]

Joey, great video! I remember when I was just starting I thought plants were fairly expensive so this is a great idea on your end to show this side of the hobby and experiment with these kinds of easy and accessible resources. Just say tho... Next aquarium should be a crazy amazing planted tank with all kinds of beautiful plants, maybe some shrimp? Nano fish? Just something I'd love to see you experiment with next!

[@allenjones1947]

Ooh! Idea! Put the dominant breeding pair of Angel's in that tank as the centerpiece! They'll contrast beautifully in that tank I see that big beautiful Male swimming with a group of barbs all around him.

[@jackmeizter9062]

Most barbs are fin nippers, doesnt go well with the angels

[@woofhound]

Barbs will destroy the angels by nipping their fins.

[@slickcolton9465]

I don't think I've ever comented on one of your videos but I've been a subscriber for about 7 years. This is why I subscribed back then this is actual diy style! Loved it!! Keep up the videos like this! I don't even keep fish anymore but you got me excited and I'm definitely getting back into it in the near future! This is the joey I remember!

[@jameldill4064]

My beginner tank was trying to shove plants into gravel....it looks nothing like that amazing creation lol

[@ambermarie6186]

i love this scape! it’s beautiful it looks like a tropical rain forest

[@somethingcats]

8:47 I was laughing so hard thinking to myself please don’t eat the delicious smelling moss

[@naysneedle5707]

Me too! But did he try it off-camera?

[@heidispawsandfins]

My thoughts exactly!! 😂😂😂😂

[@phillipconnor1485]

I love this aquascape. I'm new to the hobbie. From Belfast. You have done more for me than you know. Your amazing you have inspired me to bigger and better things. Thanks.

[@AngelPerez-jm3yg]

“I don’t know what the goals or plans are here, I always wing it”( 3:39 seconds.) I’ve never laughed so hard that’s me with everything 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Lillkenta1]

Nice proporsions of the materials and a tried and tested island design, cant go wrong with that. Might be a bit hectic with that many barbs though! Harlequin rasboras are one of my favorites. Sort of chill and not up on the glass all the time but really speedy and sleek if they get a small current and a lot of plants to race around.

[@RyanDoesAll]

Un-thaw=freeze. Cmon Joey. Lol

[@ryanhansen8363]

You were regretting spreading all of the planted soil substrate, but it gives you the opportunity to do a carpeting plant over that area, without taking away from your open swim area. Beginners always find it hard to find/do carpeting plants with slightly lower tech tank.

[@rugerfanatic9315]

I think making this a tannin tank. Or a black water, if you will. Getting almond leaves is pretty beginner. Idk, just an idea.

[@wendyhood1006]

Almond leaves?

[@ejaakawd4665]

@@wendyhood1006 Indeed. Indian almond leaves.

[@alexlarkin9146]

Super video,tank looks awesome 👏

[@AquaPeet]

Doesn't it seem that they're fighting to swim against the heavy current? Perhaps you should reduce it a little bit :) But I have no knowledge of those fish so correct me if they need that high flow... The scape looks really good though!!! Good job!! Love to see it when everything's settled in!!

[@forrestgold4322]

Really like the tank, very natural look. I know you like natural looks. 🙌🏻

[@ItsAlleged]

Sorry Joey... but please relax. I've noticed the amount of explanations and justifications for what you do seems to increase over time. I challenge you to try to avoid this and make videos the way you see fit (you have a great eye and great experience). I love that you read so many comments... however, that does not mean you have to address "haters" (or whatever you would like to call them) in every video. I don't miss the old videos, but I do miss the confidence and guidance of an educated fishkeeper who shows what he wants to. Please be you!

[@richardbradshaw9232]

Awesome video you have given me the motivation to change up my 4ft tank cheers

[@1reefluvr2]

You should do a guppie tabk since that is what alot of people think of when it comes down to a feeshwater tank

[@mickeybigbuds]

thanks for the time and ideas joey now i know why i never miss an upload.keep up the good work and wishing you all the best.

[@michalegraves1589]

Love how he says barbs 😂 15:17

[@protic4]

"BARB!" - "Jim Lahey' The NS Wonders.

[@nerdy1701]

Looks pretty ok 👍 would definitely be happy with that in my home.

[@rugerfanatic9315]

Hope my boss isnt mad about my extra long bathroom break. Lmfao

[@gretahunt4401]

It looks great! Can't wait to see the fish in it!!

[@Jitt3r]

I Remember That Nano You Did And You Ate Some Cuba AAHAHHAHAHAH It Still Cracks Me Up A Little

[@alanpitkeathly3055]

I think it looks great Joey. Can't wait to see how it looks with a bit of growth in the plants 👍🏻👍🏻🐟🐟

[@ethandavis1531]

Some corydoras in that tank would be cool!

[@NerveriosNZ]

Joey! Just enjoy your fish enjoy building and playing with tanks you are at your best when we can all see you playing with it and looking after it. We love all youre videos watched every single one down here at our home in new zealand.

[@Venustranquility]

Michael Gee ❤️

[@reyestan6282]

Make a crayfish tank with different colours it will be epic,like to let him see this!!

[@MaysFamily]

We have been watching your channel as a family for years now. Love what you are doing, the tanks are looking great! Newest addition looks awesome!

[@ES-wp4bi]

BEGINNER?!?! compared to me, you are a PRO 😂😂

[@dayna8181]

Love it!! So excited to see how all these plants grow in. Thanks for starting up a beginner style planted tank!

[@KurokyuuketsukiD59]

This is advanced beginner tank ! XD

[@Venustranquility]

Marion D true dat

[@tracyghafur8219]

Joey i have to say ,i love this tank. Its very natural looking and im excited to see it with the fish in 👍💙

[@broken_girl3d431]

The only pro scaper is nature itself and don't think it goes by what other's think is "the right way". You as the daily tank viewer is all that should matter, everyone is an expert if they love what they see. Our first mistake is thinking anyone other than nature itself is a pro. Imagine if a pro scaper swam in a natural environment and said, "omg! That plant shouldn't be their!!!", I'd be looking at them like they had two head's.

[@LMT4Y10R]

Looks good. I'm looking forward to seeing the fish in there now

[@maxhusa6872]

Bob Ross of aquascaping

[@colindahlke9649]

That's absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to see the Barbs in there!

[@Copper29]

You need neon tetras!!

[@aquariumfunthejoyofaquariu6060]

Can you attach moss to the background? That would bring it together. Thank you for the video And it locks great 🌞

[@marwansis]

Looks great! :)

[@johnhooper7059]

For minimum scape supplies it looks really good. More inspiration me to try new things with my tanks keep up the good work Joey

[@philthyphill8753]

Can you do a beginner salt water tank setup with what kind of water you can you not what ppl say you have to use. And set up with canister or/and sump. With no protein skimmer. I just wanna know if I can do something like that with my tank.

[@Will-dv1in]

Looks better than my first planted aquarium! Great job!!

[@williamblackmore1003]

What about a breeding pair of Bettas

[@gizmospazz]

Water wisteria looks wonderful after it fills in. It is an easy plant and grows very quickly. I used to need to trim mine back weekly. I miss my planted tank.

[@just4fun-family145]

Was wondering if you would entertain the idea of setting up two tanks side-by-side in the racking system that work in sync with each other. For example, one would have a style of fish that does something to benefit what’s in the other tank and vice versa. Would be kind of cool to see them not only work that way together but benefit each other in a way that they couldn’t if they were two individual tanks. Just a thought not really sure how to pull it off but figured if anyone could you could. And also have the water circulate from one to the other for maximum effect

[@daytonsweet4645]

So what you saying is a tank of predator fish and a tank of guppies. Guppies to breed and provide food to the predators. It's genius.

[@just4fun-family145]

Dayton Sweet -no, I meant it to be open to interpretation from Joey or others with the ability to think outside the box. “Not the simple big fish eat little fish “ .. maybe a tank that produces high waste which then in turn feeds a planted tank etc.

[@daytonsweet4645]

@@just4fun-family145 I figured, hence why I was being sarcastic. It would be interesting to set up 2 tanks where one had lots of fish and the other was more shrimp/plants and the shrimp and plants tank actually filtered both of the tanks. Like a "no filter" build.

[@just4fun-family145]

Dayton Sweet -yea thats exactly what id like to see.. almost no maintenance and would be great to see how it progressed over time. That would fit into his education theme for this year.. let’s hope he sees this!!

[@daytonsweet4645]

@@just4fun-family145 It would be awesome

[@MrMovieman174]

Joey I waited a year and a half for a planted tank like this. Thanks

[@tiranniek]

Did you keep the snailes tho? 💞

[@cltimbes]

Love this tank, you did a great job.