Escarpment Nature Aquarium by James Findley - Step by Step

Visit the aquascape journal for more info http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/blog/escarpment-nature-aquarium-james-findley In this 23 minute video, you will see professional aquascaper, and founder of The Green machine- James Findley creating a planted aquarium from scratch. We'll take you step by step through the process so you can understand the technical and artistic decisions James makes at each stage. James is using one of the most popular sized aquariums on the market- a 60 cm wide, by 30 deep, by 36 cm high, 64.8 litre ADA Cube Garden. ADA Cube Gardens are made from low-iron, higher clarity glass, which results in a brighter, more vibrant view of your planted tank. James is well known for creating Supertanks such as Nature's Chaos, Arizona, and Reciprocity, so it is interesting to see him planting a more average sized home aquarium. For over 100 photos, plus full setup specification and video transcript, read the aquascape journal on our website here: http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/blog/escarpment-nature-aquarium-james-findley

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Visit the aquascape journal for more info http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/blog/escarpment-nature-aquarium-james-findley In this 23 minute video, you will see professional aquascaper, and founder of The Green machine- James Findley creating a planted aquarium from scratch. We'll take you step by step through the process so you can understand the technical and artistic decisions James makes at each stage. James is using one of the most popular sized aquariums on the market- a 60 cm wide, by 30 deep, by 36 cm high, 64.8 litre ADA Cube Garden. ADA Cube Gardens are made from low-iron, higher clarity glass, which results in a brighter, more vibrant view of your planted tank. James is well known for creating Supertanks such as Nature's Chaos, Arizona, and Reciprocity, so it is interesting to see him planting a more average sized home aquarium. For over 100 photos, plus full setup specification and video transcript, read the aquascape journal on our website here: http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/blog/escarpment-nature-aquarium-james-findley

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erlan andres florero maldonado
erlan andres florero maldonado - 7 years ago
What type of rock did you use ?
bigo live - Tube
bigo live - Tube - 7 years ago
Fadds
Fadds - 7 years ago
Nice result. Now put two adult oscars in it and have fun.
papara papa
papara papa - 7 years ago
Why did you put air pump? What's the purpose of using water plants? You can use plastic instead. Aren't the water plants the one's that are responsible for producing oxygen for the fish?
bruno Falcao
bruno Falcao - 7 years ago
Este senhor tem dom simplesmente.... fabuloso
Philip Padalino
Philip Padalino - 7 years ago
What are these substrate supports made of? Looks like plastic
Forever and ever I swear!
Forever and ever I swear! - 7 years ago
I notice u need rooted plants rather than starting from cuttings. Cuttings always end up floating up..
Kusni Thamrin
Kusni Thamrin - 7 years ago
Informative. Very useful. Thank you for sharing.
Forever and ever I swear!
Forever and ever I swear! - 7 years ago
Fishes will hinder the plant growth. Every few days i see bite marks n up rooted plants in my tank. Sometimes everyday. Unless u keep small fishes like tetras, guppies..

10. comment for Escarpment Nature Aquarium by James Findley - Step by Step

Läderlappen
Läderlappen - 7 years ago
He mentioned "lifespan" - how long do these aquariums last?
Läderlappen
Läderlappen - 7 years ago
Thanks for the reply.
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 7 years ago
+Läderlappen many years, when maintained well. They evolve much like a garden :)
Adi Dessai
Adi Dessai - 7 years ago
How to counter alge problems
Mango Drawer
Mango Drawer - 7 years ago
do you have to use fake plants
Nikki B.
Nikki B. - 7 years ago
Mango Drawer I think you mean real plants? Tbh, the art of aquascaping typically involves real plants since it can pretty much described as underwater gardening lmao
Levan How To Make
Levan How To Make - 7 years ago
Hi Guys Sub my I sub you
(Cmt )
Domonkos Horváth
Domonkos Horváth - 7 years ago
I liked this one with lesser growth. Too much of the hardscape is covered. It's like watching Bob Ross paint. He does a stunningly beautiful landscape, then screws it all up by painting giant trees over most of it.
MoreMike
MoreMike - 7 years ago
This tank is beautiful but can you show how to take care of them I tried doing a planted tank and it was really bad the plants got all mushy so I changed to plastic
Aaqilian5.0
Aaqilian5.0 - 7 years ago
it's always great to see someone who is doing what they love, and have found a way to make a living at it. awesome stuff. cheers!
Gustavo Biaggi
Gustavo Biaggi - 7 years ago
let me ask a dumb quesstion....would turtles eat all the plantes?
GrowLLLTigeRRR
GrowLLLTigeRRR - 7 years ago
That is beautiful!

Doesn't the minerals in the soil and additives pollute the water for the animals and how would one vacuum that substrate with out mixing everything together and depleting the additives? How do you avoid algal blooms with all of that lighting before the tank is established?
Grumpy Old Scotsman
Grumpy Old Scotsman - 7 years ago
this looks amazing but is this gardening underwater hobby or fish enthusiast (whatever that's called!) and I guess it restricts the no. of fish you can have in the tank based on volume of water per fish? not being critical , it looks fantastic and would love it..

20. comment for Escarpment Nature Aquarium by James Findley - Step by Step

中国好创意
中国好创意 - 7 years ago
想学
guilhermeligieri
guilhermeligieri - 7 years ago
Hey guys, what material is the substrate support Used by James??
Bonny M
Bonny M - 7 years ago
Ok fine I subscribe.... I've watched too many of these videos to deny any longer. love it
fred p.
fred p. - 7 years ago
stones ???
Wizzy Wizdom
Wizzy Wizdom - 7 years ago
what the name of the narrator hes the best these videos wouldnt be half as good or nearly as relaxing with out him.
Susie Q
Susie Q - 7 years ago
This is so relaxing to watch.
NIJO JACOB
NIJO JACOB - 7 years ago
it's awesome to watch green machine aquarium set up video...
Gregory Marrero
Gregory Marrero - 7 years ago
This scape always reminds me of "Red Rock"
Sergey Min
Sergey Min - 7 years ago
Супер.
beans2 spicy
beans2 spicy - 7 years ago
I legit fell asleep at 8 in the morning wat in this but I watch these alot

30. comment for Escarpment Nature Aquarium by James Findley - Step by Step

kevin mc
kevin mc - 7 years ago
is there ever any salt water reef tanks? I'm not interested in fresh water but love the rimless clean look Of The Ada tanks
Nerd Herd
Nerd Herd - 7 years ago
very nice and natural!!!!
GuardiaNzPriDe
GuardiaNzPriDe - 7 years ago
Awesome man!!!
newtguy
newtguy - 7 years ago
So, can you have too much weight in a tank with the rocks? Could the weight crack the glass on the bottom?
Adrian Verhalen
Adrian Verhalen - 7 years ago
QUESTION

NOTE: possibly dumb

do you have to clean this tank ever again ? or do the plants and the soil you used and the coal which acts as a filter keep it clean as long as you have the tank ? because I'd love to have a turtle or a snake of some kind in a tank like that ! with the fish a semi aquatic tank like that is breathtaking!!]
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 7 years ago
Cleaning is covered in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLlme-XGZ6s
Angel Castaneda
Angel Castaneda - 7 years ago
Those snails look like the kind that hitch a free ride to your aquarium on a LFS plant. Do they ever become a problem in the Green Machine aquariums? Those little guys breed like crazy!
Angel Castaneda
Angel Castaneda - 7 years ago
Those snails look like the kind that hitch a free ride to your aquarium on a LFS plant. Do they ever become a problem in the Green Machine aquariums? Those little guys breed like crazy!
AzTechn LOGY
AzTechn LOGY - 7 years ago
I watched the 10sec into and i INSTANTLY subscribed
juscallmej
juscallmej - 7 years ago
one of my favorite aquascapes. definitely inspired my own pictured aquascape as well. would love feedback from the pros. cheers.
James Russel
James Russel - 7 years ago
do you have to feed the fish or this is a complete ecosystem?
The Awperator
The Awperator - 7 years ago
James Russel yes they feed them.
StormoTheBrave
StormoTheBrave - 8 years ago
I see that shrimp can benefit the aquarium by feeding on algae. what is the green machines opinion on aquatic snail? can these be used as well and has James ever used them in any of his aquariums?
Garrett Everett
Garrett Everett - 7 years ago
You have to be careful with the type of snails in a planted aquarium, especially in an open-topped ones like James is fond of using (they can be escape artists!). Nerite snails are a good choice, as they are efficient algae-eaters that don't go for plants, and they don't breed in freshwater so it is easy to control the population. Digging snails like Malaysian trumpet snails are also not great for a planted aquarium, as they can uproot plants.

I've personally had an apple snail that left my plants alone, so I bought a few more - it turns out that they were a different subspecies of apple snail that went to town on supposedly snail-proof plants like java fern and anubias! Do your research first and you hopefully won't be surprised!

If you do choose to keep snails, they can be a surprisingly fascinating addition to a tank - I love mine, even though they are in the process of "redesigning" my planted aquarium.
Simo Savustaja
Simo Savustaja - 7 years ago
I don't know their opinion but i saw a snail at 17:25. Right down corner. And 17:50 at the left.
Willy Alexander
Willy Alexander - 8 years ago
this is awesome...
Steli Krystev
Steli Krystev - 8 years ago
in Bulgaria is a almost inposibale to create this whit 200 euro payment in mont itis inposibele for us to get right aquarium and other stuf :(
Aniket Patil
Aniket Patil - 8 years ago
which material used for air stone ?
how we made air stone at home
The Awperator
The Awperator - 7 years ago
Aniket Patil there is no airstone...
Phillip Kim
Phillip Kim - 8 years ago
would this work for aquatic turtles?
Jeremy
Jeremy - 8 years ago
You guys should have a series on discovery channel or something lol.
Bil Shaw
Bil Shaw - 8 years ago
impressive.. very impressive indeed
Salman Mazhar
Salman Mazhar - 8 years ago
awesome build
Rivercat Woodsmonster
Rivercat Woodsmonster - 8 years ago
could you make something like this for catfish?
slash boom
slash boom - 8 years ago
FREE JAMES

50. comment for Escarpment Nature Aquarium by James Findley - Step by Step

kris130186
kris130186 - 8 years ago
Hi Green Machine team, I have a tank equal in size to that used in this video and would like to try and replicate this setup. When it comes to the kei stones on your website, the price is obviously in kg's, so what would you suggest to add to basket to replicate this setup? Cheers!
mickenoss
mickenoss - 8 years ago
That little green tetra like fish is cute, never seen one before. Can't even find it in my fish book, what is it?
mickenoss
mickenoss - 8 years ago
Ah sweet, thanks man. =)
Jonathan Antunez
Jonathan Antunez - 8 years ago
its a Kubotai, a type of rasbora.
rhys young
rhys young - 8 years ago
One of the worst looking fish imo
rhys young
rhys young - 8 years ago
I think it's a glo-fish
Bernardo Rodriguez
Bernardo Rodriguez - 8 years ago
good night, those black or green plates buried in the substrate, which are I would like to know , very good teacher aquariums
Ward Nine
Ward Nine - 8 years ago
Youre brilliant I would have eaten my fish before the end
SCPS-BUS 7
SCPS-BUS 7 - 8 years ago
Man that's a beautiful aquarium
sagar murmu
sagar murmu - 8 years ago
it is just amazing!
W4RD1N8ER
W4RD1N8ER - 8 years ago
I dream the day I can call up the Green Machine and order my complete system I love the Findley aquariums and could live in that shop and just be surrounded by all those aquariums. You guys make it easy for us to create works of art by taking all the trouble out of the equasion I pick a size I want and you guys recomend and put together a system that will work. follow the steps and set up your premium equipment. What an awesome place! I hope to get one of these within the next year or so.
juscallmej
juscallmej - 8 years ago
great inspirational video. I set up an aquascape in a 90P nature cube using mostly tropica plants, would love feedback from you if you can.
Mike eyeviz
Mike eyeviz - 8 years ago
don't the fish jump out?
xxoczukxx
xxoczukxx - 8 years ago
how do you stop plants from growing out into the sand?
Luthfi Winasis
Luthfi Winasis - 8 years ago
istimewa
Ash Tawde
Ash Tawde - 8 years ago
nice.
Christian Perez
Christian Perez - 8 years ago
what kind of material is the black curve bar install first?
Niebieskie Skrzydła
Niebieskie Skrzydła - 8 years ago
Aww, the poor snail that fell in the beginning!
byankos
byankos - 8 years ago
+TheGreenMachineLtd What is the black material under the base of the tank?
M Arif
M Arif - 8 years ago
11:08 with subtitles on.
Evan Gangle
Evan Gangle - 8 years ago
this is my favorite one so far.
anirban mondal
anirban mondal - 8 years ago
this is what an artist can do
Sharon Palmis
Sharon Palmis - 8 years ago
how to clean the glass or the aquarium it self??? we know that the longer the glass with water the have some residue that come
Sua
Sua - 8 years ago
Otocinclus
gnovincejr2
gnovincejr2 - 8 years ago
11:29 He farted? lol Jk
Fatih Güler
Fatih Güler - 8 years ago
+gnovincejr2 read Padzilla's comment above and tell me where is sarcasm in that comment.
gnovincejr2
gnovincejr2 - 8 years ago
Bro,  the only idiot is you who can not detect extreme sarcasm! The sound effect goes off like 30 times!  Yeah he farted 30 times and no one noticed!  SMH
Fatih Güler
Fatih Güler - 8 years ago
Same stupid fuckin joke on every video. Yeah he farted and they are so idiot not to recognize this on editing. As I can see some people really thinks that he farted. It is the god damn' bg music and that sound is edited human voice.
Padzilla
Padzilla - 8 years ago
+gnovincejr2 It happens in some other videos, and quite regularly. Im starting to think its part of the music as there is no way that would have gone unnoticed in the edit.
Soggy Fries 87
Soggy Fries 87 - 8 years ago
+gnovincejr2 At 20:59 , we are basically looking at a plant that is moving by his goddamn gas , that discribes that the air is really filling the tank not the "water"!
gnovincejr2
gnovincejr2 - 8 years ago
+anirban mondal Haha right....didn't want to say anything but your right, he was damn gassy!
anirban mondal
anirban mondal - 8 years ago
+gnovincejr2 if u hear carefully..he did it multiple times..thats nt important here
prashanth raju
prashanth raju - 8 years ago
ADA is very very expensive, whats the cost of setting this up?
Nikki B.
Nikki B. - 7 years ago
Sua not really... if you use a cheaper yet good substrate and less additives you can still get a great scape... and some of these plants and other materials are probably very high end, easier plants can achieve a beautiful layout as well while being cheaper and less needy
Sua
Sua - 8 years ago
Like 1 thousand dollars minimum! :/
Victor Fries
Victor Fries - 8 years ago
Mmhhh... it is not a ceramic plate, it is powdered glass :P
And the Hygro has a deficiency....
Anal Avocado
Anal Avocado - 8 years ago
Once the plants are well rooted will the substrate stay in place better?
darkestWildflower
darkestWildflower - 8 years ago
How do you learn to start aquascaping???
Signed, someone that is already obsessed
Nikki B.
Nikki B. - 7 years ago
You research the technical care stuff... then buy tank, buy plants and experiment
Aussie Soarer
Aussie Soarer - 8 years ago
Takashi Amano, born July 18, 1954 - August 4, 2015 was a photographer, designer and aquarist. His work was legendary and he will be missed.
Ironiic zero
Ironiic zero - 8 years ago
that was random
Aussie Soarer
Aussie Soarer - 8 years ago
r.i.p. takashi amano
Max Twigg
Max Twigg - 8 years ago
+TheaterVlogs24601 watch more of these videos :) read takashi amano books
Tanya Creedon
Tanya Creedon - 8 years ago
I have a question, Do you have to clean the tank like the others, or is it self staining? If you have to clean it, how do you do so without disturbing the plants?
Nikki B.
Nikki B. - 7 years ago
Tanya Creedon light syphoning along the top of substrate... not a gravel vac... is common in planted tanks... but these guys probably know the perfect balance and never have to clean
Stefanus Dimasias
Stefanus Dimasias - 8 years ago
Love it! my aquascape water didnt so clear like that
Sua
Sua - 8 years ago
because of your filtration system
Luke Reader
Luke Reader - 8 years ago
Looks great ..tops
Tecolote Alcón
Tecolote Alcón - 8 years ago
i cant believe how nice that is in such a small tank
Tecolote Alcón
Tecolote Alcón - 8 years ago
i cant believe how nice that is in such a small tank
Timo Wünsche
Timo Wünsche - 8 years ago
I love it! Great Aquascape – great aquascaper! :)
3rdAntiChrist666
3rdAntiChrist666 - 8 years ago
Bed James is a fucking deviant in the bedroom!
Miko Star
Miko Star - 8 years ago
if we cover the top of aquarium with glass what will happen? i mean from dust etc.
YouTube Hero
YouTube Hero - 8 years ago
How many gallons is that tank?
Ollie Keable Tattoos
Ollie Keable Tattoos - 8 years ago
+the MAn about 15 gallons
mvrzal1
mvrzal1 - 8 years ago
Hi, I absolutely love your work! I have been browsing through your website as I am considering setting up tank similar to one in this video. But I have noticed many of the tanks do not have a heater in them. I thought all freshwater aquariums needed one? Am I just missing something? Or are you selecting plants and fish that can survive on room temperature? I would definitely love to have some sort of external heater so the glass filter and co2 pipes are the only equpement in the tank!
TechMantra
TechMantra - 8 years ago
I love this channel and love the tanks. It has inspired me to create something like this. But is there a better way to hide the pipes?
Jomar Macavinta
Jomar Macavinta - 8 years ago
hi i see no filters nor oxygen tanks. do you not need those if you have plants?
Nikki B.
Nikki B. - 7 years ago
Sua co2 is completely optional
Sua
Sua - 8 years ago
Yes you need external filter and co2 difuser, oxygen y produced by the plants.
Ironiic zero
Ironiic zero - 8 years ago
Filters yes, if you have fish that is. if you don't have fish in the tank than you don't need a filter. but you do need something to produce flow. this can be done with a filter, powerhead, circulation pump etc

oxygen tank? Basic science tells me that plants produce oxygen so why do you need an oxygen tank?
Jooyong Chung
Jooyong Chung - 8 years ago
Do you turn the CO2 off when you turn the light off?
aguyandhiscomputer
aguyandhiscomputer - 8 years ago
That is correct. Water plants actually reverse modes and the oxygen out of the water at night.
EpiK ReM
EpiK ReM - 8 years ago
I've read yes because plants don't absorb co2 at night. like this other guy said timers would help control that.
Ironiic zero
Ironiic zero - 8 years ago
Timers
MrFuglyTHEtroll
MrFuglyTHEtroll - 8 years ago
excellent video and work! :)
montydesijokes
montydesijokes - 8 years ago
nice aquascape for short-term viewing. Don't do this if you plan to keep an aquarium for a long period of time. The soil in the back is too high and then if he's placing of rock on top of that. No water circulation there. Cyanobacteria factory. Don't try. at home.
六甲山奇跡の
六甲山奇跡の - 7 years ago
ファッション
Roger Morris
Roger Morris - 8 years ago
What is the avg life of these systems?
Ethan Chua
Ethan Chua - 8 years ago
Dude, don't squabble with these Professionals, they know their stuff.
Ironiic zero
Ironiic zero - 8 years ago
you don't know what you're talking about do you
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 8 years ago
+montydesijokes We have had no problems with this tank- even over its already very long life :)
The O
The O - 8 years ago
Amazing Videos!!!
Ricardo  Alvarez
Ricardo Alvarez - 9 years ago
Amazing aquarium, amazonic is so beautifull!!!
Christophe Giroud
Christophe Giroud - 9 years ago
completely out of proportion and look too square
King Uno
King Uno - 9 years ago
what kind of rock they're using??
Can i just use the simple plants, soil, and rocks from river??
Nikki B.
Nikki B. - 7 years ago
King Uno if they are found in the same environment then the plants should do fine... but do further research if you plan to add fish because they could be harmed by the type of rock or soil... you might have to clean the soil throughly to get clear watwr... I think the channel Dustin's fishtanks discussed a topic like this!
mafurock33
mafurock33 - 9 years ago
It is fun to watch artists at work.
Jeremy Ellis
Jeremy Ellis - 9 years ago
i would kill for James's job
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Natural Ponds Lakes & Streams by Spring Creek Aquatic Concepts - 9 years ago
There must be a recommended day length for this to balance the oxygen concentrations every day. ~ 16 hours of day light?
Natural Ponds Lakes & Streams by Spring Creek Aquatic Concepts
Natural Ponds Lakes & Streams by Spring Creek Aquatic Concepts - 8 years ago
+Ironiic zero Actually I thought about it a second time. Without active water circulation something on the order of even ~10 hours would maintain oxygen concentrations since a calm body of water can more easily maintain O2 supersaturated conditions over time. From there it just depends on which species of plants are utilized.
Ironiic zero
Ironiic zero - 8 years ago
16 hours of daylight will grow algae and that's it. if plants are healthy they will produce enough oxygen in the day and at night they won't strip alot of oxygen from the water
Etienne Durinck
Etienne Durinck - 9 years ago
Wat doet zo'n steen in zo'n bakje ? Hier kan met de tijd sprake zijn van verzakkingen in de aangebrachte bodemgrond. De steen kantelt en valt tegen het glas. Leuk barstje in het glas ? Ik kan U gerust verzekeren. Die jongen bemoeit zich nooit met mijn aquarium. Gewoon een gevaarlijke professional.
Bryan G
Bryan G - 9 years ago
+Etienne Durinck Door die plastieke ondersteuning in het substraat te duwen en de wortels van de planten zal er geen verzakking komen in de bodemgrond. Ik denk dat het toch redelijk veilig is in dit geval hier.
kmw7777
kmw7777 - 9 years ago
素晴らしいアートだ
Ako Gourjinyan
Ako Gourjinyan - 9 years ago
beautiful, but too much hassle cleaning the substrate.
Bill H
Bill H - 8 years ago
+Ako Gourjinyan You mean siphoning off the debris on top of the substrate or removing and somehow cleaning the substrate? You don't disturb this substrate until it may need replinishing or replacing a year or so later.
Neill Jansen van Vuuren
Neill Jansen van Vuuren - 8 years ago
The dirt etc. that falls on substrate will feed plants
Brantov
Brantov - 9 years ago
Обитатели аквариума тоже имеют свойства выделять продукты жизнедеятельности, так что без вмешательства аквариумиста, в этом вопросе, невозжможно удержать  равновесие системы.
Ako Gourjinyan
Ako Gourjinyan - 9 years ago
+Brantov у меня была такая растительность, полагаться на обитателей аквариума не дело ... к сожалению
Ako Gourjinyan
Ako Gourjinyan - 9 years ago
+epicRMiddleton the stuff cleans, right, but that's not enough actually. At least once in a month you need manually to go through it buddy )
Brantov
Brantov - 9 years ago
Согласен с Вами.
epicRMiddleton
epicRMiddleton - 9 years ago
you don't clean it. leave the substrate for your clean up crew (shrimp, snails, corycats etc)
Iwan Setiawan
Iwan Setiawan - 9 years ago
what the name of all substrate,thanks..

100. comment for Escarpment Nature Aquarium by James Findley - Step by Step

The Royal Pets
The Royal Pets - 9 years ago
job well done
Billy Tindall
Billy Tindall - 9 years ago
James is the British variant of Takashi Amano, on a slightly smaller scale
Trish 21
Trish 21 - 9 years ago
Is it bad using fake plants?
Haven't really seen anyone using it here. Thanks :)
papara papa
papara papa - 7 years ago
Ironiic zero but why did they put air pump if its all natural? Isn't the water plants the responsible for producing oxygen?
Ironiic zero
Ironiic zero - 8 years ago
it's aquascaping. all live plants.
Rano Chung
Rano Chung - 9 years ago
aaarggh... so beautiful...
SparksFlyOut
SparksFlyOut - 9 years ago
I enjoy seeing the smaller tanks that are possible for the beginner.
Tim Quérée
Tim Quérée - 9 years ago
The substrate colour difference takes away from the "natural" look
Carlos M.
Carlos M. - 9 years ago
HI! fantastic work, has James worked with spider drift wood? Do you recommend mainly working with stones with these layouts?
Nikki B.
Nikki B. - 7 years ago
Carlos M. What layouts? Use whatever hard scape your heart desires! Be creative and always try new things and develop your own unique layouts :)
FADETOBLACK
FADETOBLACK - 9 years ago
If i had unlimited supplies and ada paid me and gave me a tank with free sponsorship and equipment I could make a better scape. He gets paid from ada to do this.A bitt different then someone that has to rely on Petco for supplies. And a average budget .
Do Viet
Do Viet - 9 years ago
You guys should really make the music accessible. These are very well made videos and this would be an invaluable soundtrack.
Jaqueline Touzan
Jaqueline Touzan - 9 years ago
How would you clean the gravel with so many plants?
Louis 09
Louis 09 - 9 years ago
Wow! That was so amazing! The fish are loving it! You deserve 1 million likes!
Nessie Blanes
Nessie Blanes - 9 years ago
awesome !!!! i need to make one of these tanks!!! 
make one with Fluval edge!!
Skaolloaks
Skaolloaks - 9 years ago
This may seem like an odd question, but what is the music used in the background of these videos? I really love ambient & electronica and this is right up my alley. Is it something produced specifically for TGM? Is it public domain? Can I purchase or download it somewhere?

Also, let me add that I really love these videos. Perhaps when I retire, I'll set up a planted aquarium. I just don't have the time to properly care for one now.
Skaolloaks
Skaolloaks - 9 years ago
Can't say as I did.
Kevin Hodgins
Kevin Hodgins - 9 years ago
+Skaolloaks except for this particular piece of music had a constantly repeating "fart" or "baby grunt" sound that keeps recurring,.. I found it most irritating... I'm curious, did you notice it?
Luis Gabriel Amado
Luis Gabriel Amado - 9 years ago
What similar material can be used instead of the black pieces that James used to support the stones and the soil??
katiedave1098
katiedave1098 - 9 years ago
i think im hooked, must visit tgm shop
BOPINHO JR
BOPINHO JR - 9 years ago
James is not from this planet.
Sharat Prabhakar
Sharat Prabhakar - 9 years ago
Superb
Jason Yeung
Jason Yeung - 9 years ago
I thought ADA soil need to do 100% water change for the first week due to ammonia spike??
Jonathan H
Jonathan H - 9 years ago
I love how detailed these videos are .. I just wish they posted more frequently.
catite1
catite1 - 9 years ago
valla valla desastre de tio,lo hace pero no dejaba que me hiciera el mio
Joost Thissen
Joost Thissen - 9 years ago
Why is the diffuser positioned beneath the filter outflow and not on the opposite side?
adidas 15
adidas 15 - 9 years ago
2 часа снашал камень , но получилось не плохо !
gracegarden2009
gracegarden2009 - 9 years ago
Are TheGreenMachine products available in the US?
Matt Baum
Matt Baum - 9 years ago
I truly love these videos.  But I really wish you would show some of the day to day maintenance.  How much lighting are you using, CO2 levels, chemical dosing etc...
uorme99
uorme99 - 9 years ago
Thanks for the video!
Mrxin Dix
Mrxin Dix - 9 years ago
HOW DO THEY CLEAN THE TANK!!!!!!
Reply please
Oliver Knott
Oliver Knott - 9 years ago
beautiful layout
Khế Vàng
Khế Vàng - 9 years ago
Googl
Activate Halo
Activate Halo - 9 years ago
How big is that tank?
mahfuz ahmed
mahfuz ahmed - 9 years ago
awesome
E-Berrios
E-Berrios - 9 years ago
Spectacular !!!
NewArchipelago
NewArchipelago - 9 years ago
can anyone tell me what accent this is? sounds like a Welsh guy I know
NewArchipelago
NewArchipelago - 9 years ago
+TheGreenMachineLtd
thanks. I'm always curious about accents. Wish I could visit but living in China at the moment. One day..
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 9 years ago
The accent is from North Wales- The Green Machine showroom is located in Wrexham, right on the doorstep of the stunning Snowdonia national park, perfect for aquascape inspiration!
alicanka
alicanka - 10 years ago
Thats just amazing. I really would love to see them more often please, don't make us wait too long for the new ones Thanks....!
I lift Sumtimes
I lift Sumtimes - 10 years ago
How often would you do a water change on a aquascape???
EpiK ReM
EpiK ReM - 8 years ago
+NeoMinerva I think 25% to 50% is ok based on all the info in the forums. or maybe experiment every once in a while do a large change. all other parts of the tank have to be balanced though. your lighting, filtration, fertilizing, etc. for hopefully a successful aqua scape.
Ironiic zero
Ironiic zero - 8 years ago
+NeoMinerva no its not. hundreds of aquarists including myself have zero issues with doing 50% WC every week. it's simple and easy. the fish and shrimps in my tank don't even care. most of the time the shrimp clean my hands and the fish explore more while the flow is off
aye_påpi.
aye_påpi. - 9 years ago
+TheGreenMachineLtd
NeoMinerva
NeoMinerva - 9 years ago
+Zebedee Ellis I think 25% twice a week would be a much less stressful way of removing close enough of 50% residual water without creating the shock that a 50% water change would cause on some of the more sensitive inverts you would likely keep in a tank like this. 50% is just too much at once unless in an emergency.
Destra Valujira
Destra Valujira - 9 years ago
+TheGreenMachineLtd
Where can I order all that stuff online? I ain't sure if we have all that stuff here (I'm not from the US).
And why you need to change water if you have feltiliser?
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 9 years ago
50% once a week
blu3leg3nd
blu3leg3nd - 9 years ago
+LDOize ok. thank you.
LDOize
LDOize - 9 years ago
+blu3leg3nd no, definitely not. 10 to 20% is good, water change also depends on if he is dosing any fertilizer
LDOize
LDOize - 9 years ago
+TheGreenMachineLtd depending how established the tank is, you can even go longer
blu3leg3nd
blu3leg3nd - 9 years ago
+TheGreenMachineLtd would you change 100% of the water? :)
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 10 years ago
+Zebedee Ellis Usually weekly.
Aquascaping the World by BM
Aquascaping the World by BM - 10 years ago
As always, great vid and beautiful layout
Mahaboob Basha
Mahaboob Basha - 10 years ago
it is very cool !
Edroy Pires
Edroy Pires - 10 years ago
Just looks amazing...I got it that the co2 is kept on for 2hrs before the lights are switched on and 2hr before they are turned off...I'm a newb to all of this... and getting my 20ltr tank tomorrow...I wanter to know for how long do u keep the lights on for the tank and the importance of the same. thankyou, once again an amazing scape by the green machine.
jerry lui
jerry lui - 10 years ago
Start with 7-8 hours and add/subtract from there. Every tank is going to be different so just play around with it until something works for you.
Dominic Himdes
Dominic Himdes - 10 years ago
What the best soil in the world
Skaolloaks
Skaolloaks - 9 years ago
+Dominic Himdes Soil that crushes your enemies, drives it before you and hears the lamentations of their women.
Activate Halo
Activate Halo - 9 years ago
Dirt
朱文冕
朱文冕 - 10 years ago
The filtration system do you use what filter? Thank you
Rachael Dai
Rachael Dai - 10 years ago
I really want to aquascape my aquaone 620T freshwater aquarium, but to achieve something like this do I have to use CO2??? If so would tablets work? Im afraid it will change my pH very suddenly.
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 10 years ago
CO2 is required for this layout, tablets would be insufficient and we do not recommend them.
shinrin777
shinrin777 - 10 years ago
Love GM scapes also thank you for including the info about the tech CO2/Filter etc. :D
michannah featherstone
michannah featherstone - 10 years ago
wow, this is just gorgeous!
Luis Salgado
Luis Salgado - 10 years ago
such a beautiful aquascape and as always the Step by Step video its so great, i hope one day i could go to your store.

And by the way i just wanted to ask if you supply O2 during night? or is it not necessary

thanks +TheGreenMachineLtd  and congratulations of course James Findley , you guys never let me down =D
Edvinas Kolakauskas
Edvinas Kolakauskas - 10 years ago
Really well executed scape, but Pogostemon helferi is in very poor condition. In my opinion it would be wise to choose other species as a carpeting plant.  
SleightofHand
SleightofHand - 10 years ago
James your watch, YOUR WATCH! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
LeadFaun
LeadFaun - 9 years ago
I'm an aquascaper, albeit an amature, and I have a waterproof watch, so there's that.
Carlos V
Carlos V - 9 years ago
+LeadFaun Yeah. Would be ironic if an aquascaper didn't have a waterproof watch.
LeadFaun
LeadFaun - 9 years ago
He's still wearing it later in the video, so it's probably fine.
LeadFaun
LeadFaun - 9 years ago
Lest we forget.
David Marquez
David Marquez - 10 years ago
How long do you leave the CO2 supplier on? Everyday?
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 10 years ago
CO2 comes on 2 hours before the lights come on, and goes off 2 hours before the lights go off, Every day.
Frédéric Laps
Frédéric Laps - 10 years ago
Dear James, you are an artist ! 

When do you open a shop here in Belgium ? I will run the shop with pleasure and passion...............

Fred
Abigail x3
Abigail x3 - 10 years ago
One word: Amazing xO I'm jealous. I wish to make my aquarium like this someday.
Max Lingsminat
Max Lingsminat - 10 years ago
Inspiring - again! I wish you would upload an aquascape video every week.
William Schumm
William Schumm - 10 years ago
why is your website offline? I really want to check out your products
Moonlit Tanks
Moonlit Tanks - 10 years ago
Im always so stoked for your new videos. Learn so much every time. Check out my newest video of my new tank! Very much inspired by james findley. (not anywhere as awesome though)
Silvio Arnone
Silvio Arnone - 10 years ago
Well done :) as the aquarium as the video
Mike Sandoval
Mike Sandoval - 10 years ago
Your aquascapes are my favorite. To be honest, I think you are very creative and innovative. I also think you're a lot more original than Takashi Amano. I think you have good technique.
Metalfishead
Metalfishead - 10 years ago
But I thought shrimp can not be kept when injecting co2? Or am I wrong?
mark suson
mark suson - 10 years ago
i use co2 every day 1 hour before the lights to 1 hour after the lights and my amano shrimp are doing great.
0SixHundred
0SixHundred - 10 years ago
Can this exact setup with all the additives ect, be used for fresh water tropical fish?
Chris bateman
Chris bateman - 10 years ago

I enjoy watching the videos you post but it's always ADA and very expensive.,, can James do a budget aquarium would enjoy see it??
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 10 years ago
We have already done this... here is a small one using products form our Exceptional Value Range - designed to keep costs low... Nature Aquarium Step-by-step by James Findley
wrcrally12
wrcrally12 - 10 years ago
i would love to do one like this please help thank u 
jeremiemcd
jeremiemcd - 10 years ago
Great job ! =)
Leonel Almeida
Leonel Almeida - 10 years ago
Amazing aquascaping
Phi Almighty
Phi Almighty - 10 years ago
amazing
webwatcher555
webwatcher555 - 10 years ago
Could the narrator please learn to pronounce the species and technical names properly?
Travis Porter
Travis Porter - 7 years ago
Don't worry about the haters. You guys do amazing job with these videos.
webwatcher555
webwatcher555 - 10 years ago
+mark suson A lot of effort has clearly gone into producing these scapes and videos. Considering their promotional and educational nature, and the fact that plants are a main feature and product, pronounciation certainly should matter. If not to you, then to the company as a matter of pride.
mark suson
mark suson - 10 years ago
+webwatcher555 take a chill pill.. that'll fix it for ya. stop being so anal about things are completely irrelevant to the universe. I certainly understand how errors in anything can drive you crazy. But this is one of those things that really just doesn't matter.
webwatcher555
webwatcher555 - 10 years ago
+TheGreenMachineLtd
Hi mate, I am referring to the jumbled or missing letters, going as far back as the first scaping video. I love the videos but I found the errors very distracting.
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 10 years ago
Hi, Latin is an unspoken language, so there are various interpretations of how to pronounce it's words.
Endymion766
Endymion766 - 10 years ago
Great video! I love aquariums that use real plants and seeing them get made from start to finish is really interesting. I think I've watched each one twice, even the longer ones. I also like Mr. Findley's style of more minimal / simplicity versus other's highly detailed and super-controlled aquascapes that are a bit too flashy and violent for my tastes. 
Rodrigo Paula Vasconcelos
Rodrigo Paula Vasconcelos - 10 years ago
Wonderfull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shizdank
shizdank - 10 years ago
never ceases to amaze!
Tony Gonzalez
Tony Gonzalez - 10 years ago
I learned most of my aquascaping techniques from TGM. I like the scape, but it's not one of James best works. I know he could do way better then this. Hey, it's just my opinion thats all. It does look beautiful.
Spencer Kent
Spencer Kent - 10 years ago
Amazing tank!
J Spalding
J Spalding - 10 years ago
Beautiful!
ADU Aquascaping
ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago
James is the original BAMF! Haha. Awesome work as always.
westben2000
westben2000 - 10 years ago
what's the song playing in the background?
Carlos V
Carlos V - 9 years ago
+TheGreenMachineLtd Awesome! Do you have the music avaiable for purchase or download?
Sergio Sinay
Sergio Sinay - 10 years ago
+TheGreenMachineLtd that's hardcore well done
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 10 years ago
This is correct. We make our own music :)
westben2000
westben2000 - 10 years ago
wow...that's pretty cool.  thanks
AJK Aquaria
AJK Aquaria - 10 years ago
I believe it's music the employees make for all the videos.
@quaHolic
@quaHolic - 10 years ago
stunning !!
Brian's Fish Tanks
Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago
Very nice scape!
Boško Vrbica
Boško Vrbica - 10 years ago
Looks great as always! I hope i can affort this one day. Right now, low tech planted for me.
Patrick Seidl
Patrick Seidl - 10 years ago
I really like the scape!
dernoeler
dernoeler - 10 years ago
Good video. 
Josh
Josh - 10 years ago
I love seeing a video by TheGreenMachineLtd in my subscription feed. Makes the day a whole lot better
The3D5
The3D5 - 10 years ago
good video !!
pigs bladder
pigs bladder - 10 years ago
Awesome video guys, looks great at the end.
SephCat74
SephCat74 - 10 years ago
The video says "...to maximize the lifespan of the layout...", my question is how long does one of this usually lasts then?
TheGreenMachineLtd
TheGreenMachineLtd - 10 years ago
With careful maintenance they can last years. Nature's Chaos, for example, is already over 4 years old.
Des420
Des420 - 10 years ago
I would hope years... or it doesn't really make sense.
alan mold
alan mold - 10 years ago
Fantastic as usual! Keep up the good work!

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