Aquascaping Contest Winners, Aquatic Experience 2015 371 11

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This aquascaping contest was a real blast and has grown every year since it opened. Aquatic Experience puts on great tropical fish trade show for both fresh and salt.... Check out my 2016 Fresh Fest Aquascaping Contest https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnw3D5LLGih1YZL5iQWYWfMghX9yW3GMW My Old Contest winners, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhlu_s_D2FQ Rachel's Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/msjinkzd Aquascaping contest in the United States. I love that this contest has grown here at the Aquatic Experience. Last year was the first year and this year it was even better. While I am not a big contest guy (your tanks are made for you) this is pretty sick to see these rolling. (Being "in the biz" I can't compete...which might be a blessing. I'm gonna get deep are you ready? I believe my purpose in life is to be the "Johnny Apple Seed" of the Planted Aquarium. Getting as many people into the hobby as I possibly can. I take great pride in my ability to do this... Straight up, when they announce that Mike Bernard WON I almost started to cry...straight up tears. I don't want to sound arrogant about this, but I "got him into the game" Tyler said that to me as well, so to hear that and see that, and watch someone take it to the next level, get deep into it and WIN a contest was a thrill. Sorry parents about the potty mouth. TANK ON! SUBSCRIBE! https://goo.gl/8Sa20Z Free Top 10 Planted Tank Secrets on website: http://www.dustinsfishtanks.com Facebook: https://goo.gl/gkDOxP Click here to follow me on Instagram: https://goo.gl/a5ZOIG Support your boy! Check out my Aquarium Plants and Aquarium Stuff for sale! https://goo.gl/Bmmm4G Fish Tank People Social Community http://fishtanktv.com/

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Sean Meister - 7 years ago

oh how I love me the tiny tiny tanks! I just cannot get enough. 5 gallons or less please!

Channidae - 7 years ago

That's a beautifull piece of wood

Pit Dawg - 7 years ago

Rachel is HOT!

ShortNanxious - 8 years ago

How can you stay so upbeat in every single video Dustin... it's great to see all you always so positive.

Craig Parrell - 8 years ago

She needs a make over dude !!

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 8 years ago

Check out my 2016 Fresh fest- Aquascaping Contest here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4i3nuQaVAs&feature=youtu.be

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 8 years ago

I have been doing a bunch of Facebook LIVE as
it fits my quick style - Click here to follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DustinsFishtanks.
And EVERY DAY I do 30 second
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Mrs Frizzle - 8 years ago

My tank looks like shit compared to some of these lol

David Puente - 8 years ago

Bahahaha I said the same thing to myself

Keith R - 8 years ago

How do they do that? They assemble on site? Or do they actually haul in their fish tanks full?

Chode - 8 years ago

+Dank Memovich *their

Chode - 8 years ago

They first try the aquascape at home. Then, they pack all of they'r decorations, livestock and aquarium and get to the place. Then they set the tank up there (:

Joshua Eakle - 8 years ago

+Keith R I was wondering the same thing +Dustin's Fish Tanks

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jai prakash - 8 years ago

hey bro i like this

Sam Lee - 8 years ago

haha Dustin you're such a dude!

SupremeSh0woff - 8 years ago

Her Mohawk looks awsome!

AdamOrnelles - 8 years ago

Mannn. That last tank is great. The fauna, the plants, the lack of co2, the centered layout. I love that.

Najkstory FishFever - 8 years ago

Nice tanks! :D

jonnyboy5050 - 9 years ago

Get some plastic sheets / slabs or some thing to hold the sand slope.

Stu Whisson - 9 years ago

Great looking tanks! Love your videos Dustin and your attitude, it's infection. :) . Would love to get back into aquascaping, freshwater and marine once again now I'm in Nashville having moved from the UK. Be good to get to know the local fish community - any ideas on links, meetups etc appreciated Dustin or anyone else :)

Stu Whisson - 9 years ago

+TWK Aquascaping Hey Tyler, thanks for getting in contact. Congrats on the win by the way. Good to meet you and I think your idea of a planted tank and aquascaping club is a great one, I'm sure there are more people just like you and I who would love to get together. I went to Aquatic Critter in the summer, may take another trip down - as my girlfriend and I have just moved really to the other side of town, Hermitage. I'm originally from the UK and used to get all my aquascaping stuff from this guy http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/ you should check out his videos on you tube, he really knows his stuff and has some amazing tanks. His shop wasn't far from where I used to live.

TWK Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Stu Whisson I just moved to Nashville as well. Great city! I was the guy in the video (Tyler), that got 2nd place in the large tank category. I would love to get a planted tank/aquascaping club going in the Nashville area. Also, there is a really great aquarium shop in town called the Aquatic Critter.

OHLE312 - 9 years ago

did she say gojens??

Rachel O'leary - 9 years ago

+OHLE312 Gudgeons

alex buffett - 9 years ago

what type of plants were in the tank that had no co2 injectors?

Rachel O'leary - 9 years ago

fissidens, mini xmas moss, narrow leaf java fern, sagittaria subulata, and hygrophila

Lawrence Bader - 9 years ago

4:02 Be still my beating heart <3

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Mike Bernard - 9 years ago

who is the sexy man who won the nano competion with the goofy voice ;). lmao. great video Dustin thanks for the shout out.

Mike Kollin - 9 years ago

AWESOME!!! Love it!!!
Thumbs Up!!

What kind of Stones did Tyler use in his Award Winning Tank??
And what kind of sand?

Where was this event Located? City / State?

Thanks!!! Great Video Dustin!!

J B - 9 years ago

congrats to the winners.. its pure talent and it does the plants respect to nurture them in that way.
HUGE!

Mohammed Bilaluddin - 9 years ago

i lived 20min away from this ;-; can't believe i didn't find the time this weekend to go.

Hazel the Blue Brindle - 9 years ago

Hope you recovered from Saturday night! Lol it was awesome being able to meet you!

aguyandhiscomputer - 9 years ago

how much does driftwood like this cost?

Rachel O'leary - 8 years ago

Some wood is more appropriate then others. I prefer these woods which are really hard, as they break down less over time and last longer. If you are collecting from the wild, what is nearby (i.e. power plants, sewage treatment, etc) and your preparation is pretty important. You need to remove soft spots as well as make sure you boil it well before adding it to a display.

More To Living - 8 years ago

+aguyandhiscomputer best time to look is after the floods or the rainy season. That stuff washes out to large piles of wood debris along the river or creek usually along shallows. Be careful though. Before reaching for anything, tap it with a stick, make sure there are no snakes in the wood pile.

aguyandhiscomputer - 8 years ago

Good idea. I mostly find logs out in the open so probably have to get into the thick stuff.

More To Living - 8 years ago

Driftwood can be absolutely free if you explore the outdoors right in your local watershed. Hike along a creek and keep eyes open. I have been finding sick looking drift wood that way.

aguyandhiscomputer - 9 years ago

So there's websites? I'll check them out.

Rachel O'leary - 9 years ago

the wood is pretty affordable, it's the shipping thay kills you

hanzifaction - 9 years ago

Now I know where the babes are at

jay dee - 9 years ago

Another great one Dustin.

Rachel O'leary - 9 years ago

thanks dustin!

FlintSparked - 9 years ago

That manzanita aquascape with the grey rocks is amazing. Definitely my favorite.

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Matt Ivanyo - 9 years ago

It was finally nice to meet you and thanks for the 2 Anubis plants. Great show we'll be going every year now.

Damion Markham - 9 years ago

thanks for breaking us off a piece

Eugenio Vazquez - 9 years ago

WOW! I wish I was there. Master D I would've volunteer my services for you , for example trying to get everyone to join your golden clan & sale your plant , sweaters & books. I know Rachel O'Leary AKA MsJINKZD IS A MASTER in Nano stuff. That's right folks this is where all the cool kids hang out

178knar - 9 years ago

@dustin is this always in Chicago? And if you had to pick only one day to go, which one would it be?

E240JA - 9 years ago

it's in Chicago every year, the same weekend. Every day has its pros and cons, but Saturday is the longer show. The some of the tanks are raffled off on Sunday, which is cool too.

Antony Marshall - 9 years ago

that last bogwood arrangement is beautiful ,makes me want to get back into freshwater again!!!!!!

benzjamin13 - 9 years ago

MsJynkzd in the house!

Dominic Guarino - 9 years ago

Rachel has been on fire recently! I've seen her everywhere and there's a good reason for that! Her along with her work is amazing.

NYCity Cichlids - 9 years ago

Awesome Nanos

NYCity Cichlids - 9 years ago

I'm loving Rachel's tank too. I follow her.

James Casswell - 9 years ago

Hi dustin i love what you do with the tanks and your plants look amazing i just have one question, can you deliver plants to the UK?? as I haven't had much luck finding the plants i wanted in stores or online.

Gavin's Aquariums - 9 years ago

I can't wait for your next contest!

Mixture Aquatics - 9 years ago

Wish I could go! Just uploaded a video of my tank it would be cool if some people could check it out!

albert gatheright - 9 years ago

Man I was looking for you but I did meet mark Callahan he was cool as hell

Simon R - 9 years ago

Great vid as always And finding the shrimp in that last tank will be fun lol

tetra neon - 9 years ago

where is joey

mannyo84 - 9 years ago

The show had a lot more freshwater this year and so many plants! Seems like there's more interest for planted tanks now. Im exited for next year already.

E240JA - 9 years ago

I know, right? Can't get enough Aquatic Experience!

OZZYTHEOSCAR - 9 years ago

Love it Dustin and great seeing Rachael there too ! :)

OZZYTHEOSCAR - 9 years ago

+Dustin's Fish Tanks yeah right, she's great at all she does in this hobbie

Dustin's Fish Tanks - 9 years ago

+OZZYTHEOSCAR she crushed that tank eh? You'll be seeing some more of her soon :)

Justin B. - 9 years ago

what up fish tank peeeoooopplle. that last tank was sick!

Chris Gill - 9 years ago

wow!!!!!..u brought it to us again as always..beauty tanks..the nano tanks where show stopers forsure!!!

harun polat - 9 years ago

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