'Through the Eyes of a Child' Aquascape by James Findley - The Making of 595 25

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http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com aquascaping specialists. This archive footage shows the creation of this stunning aquarium. This aquascape by James Findley is entitled 'Through the Eyes of a Child' because the rocks used were all chosen by his youngest daughter, Ellen. It demonstrates the chaos of nature: the beauty of perfect imperfection and the unrivalled ability of the child to appreciate this. As we age, it is common to lose the ability to appreciate the chaos of nature in the same way: we begin to look for ordered, organised patterns and learn to create symmetrical, structured forms. James explains that nature is chaotic and imperfect so an organised, ordered aquascape will never truly reflect the perfect imperfection of nature. Therefore to achieve the best results, James believes that an aquascaper must once again learn to see through the eyes of a child. He planted this tank to demonstrate this and the individuality, originality and beauty of this aquascape are striking. Commissioned by Arcadia for the AQUA 2010 trade show.

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319PurpleHaze - 6 years ago

I have used ADA additives in my "Dry Start setup". After 20 days i will be adding water to my tank. Can is use activated carbon in my filtration ??? will it eliminate the additives from the aquarium ???? please guide me .

Channidae - 6 years ago

What is that red plant?

Tylor Miranda - 6 years ago

I simply don't see random here. Go fins this in nature. You won't. It's beautiful, but beyond orderly.

Scott Cook - 7 years ago

I'm interested in knowing where the tank stand comes from? I'd be interested in one for my similar sized tank. Thanks.

David Perrin - 7 years ago

Dose it matter the fish don't care

Aleph Null - 6 years ago

its for you not the fish

Mau Astúa - 7 years ago

tank size?

THE HOLY BUTTFUNGUS - 6 years ago

Mau Astúa Aberdolph hitlion

Tanked With Aussie - 8 years ago

Was it just me but when the hardscape was in; the right hand side looked to ordered and needed some rocks to break up the line from the depth... Glad that the plants took over that area; I didn't expect that.
Brings me to an important lesson; don't go to nature or it could detract from the tank's feel.

bill allen - 8 years ago

i say these are beautifully done,
the videos i mean. good work.

marsdog - 8 years ago

i read the title as "Through the eyes of a cichlid." lol that would have been interesting.

Gregory Brown - 7 years ago

Same lol

Gregory Marrero - 7 years ago

same lol

rhys young - 7 years ago

Same

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David Ingram - 8 years ago

Not one of my tanks contains purchased hardscape. While it takes an extra bit of work do to the need to sterilize it can also save you a fortune

Aleph Null - 6 years ago

do you bake it or something

Nati Whatever - 6 years ago

David Ingram Yea same here. Well it's just how I learned it from my grandpa and my mother, they never purchased stones and stuff either! It's actually not that hard to do.

Lionel Hutz - 9 years ago

the narration reminds me of art attack

Ralf Nuggs - 9 years ago

Dude cichlids would fuck that substrate so fast and you're sitting there with a card evening it out....

scolexx - 9 years ago

that narration.

Robert Wood - 9 years ago

This is my new inspiration I've been looking for! Thank You So Much!

Skillet Pena - 10 years ago

how would u go about cleaning the gravel in this tank?

LeadFaun - 9 years ago

A gravel filter provides a good subsitute.

kantwinnada - 9 years ago

as far as I know you don't really have to clean them. The plants use the fish waste. I guess if you're careful about feeding vacuuming isn't necessary.

Jay Pleski - 10 years ago

I love the motion of that red plant in the current.

Emily Horse35 - 10 years ago

that was a long video, but over all it was a very pretty tank. ;)

mr. TC - 10 years ago

Luv da tanks but that precicion fukkin with the small Stones was very lamé! I do this too but dont do it that precised...iTS supposed 2BE Natural ma man but overal respect sir!

Patsplattheredstonisist - 10 years ago

What substrate is this

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geile sau - 10 years ago

12:26 pls tell me how much money cost this

PcTechGuy - 10 years ago

Lets make a sad tree look at that sad three it's nit good enough ets put a bird on it a crow a dead crow

k9feces - 10 years ago

The best substrate I have ever used is Quikrete all purpose sand, but I bet some dirt underneath wouldn't hurt.

Trond ee - 10 years ago

how come a professional like this dont use dirt?

Vince Owen - 10 years ago

Stunning tank

joe c - 10 years ago

nice work, stoping by all the way from san diego california, love the tanks.

Rory Rock - 10 years ago

this guy is amazing! His work made me switch from saltwater to fresh

TheGreenMachineLtd - 10 years ago

Aponogeton Crispus Red

TheGreenMachineLtd - 10 years ago

Aponogeton Crispus Red

Darren Arnett - 10 years ago

Great video *****

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sinned2080 - 11 years ago

How long does a tank stay like that? What is the life expectancy before it needs to be rebuilt...

Robert Woldrich - 11 years ago

great Naturedesign

ashy waters - 11 years ago

truley wonderfull reli enjoyd this video

jamie brazier - 11 years ago

sí lo hacen, sino que se bebe lol

jamie brazier - 11 years ago

once again outstanding work nature at its best wild but beautiful

craig anderson - 11 years ago

While buying exotic stones yields exotic looking aquascapes, try collecting stone from the areas around you. You can hand select stones from the millions out there that will inspire your own artistic look. And they only cost your time, with the side benefit of exploring nature.

lefteris gk - 11 years ago

river rocks always look beautiful in an aquarium.

steven lopez - 11 years ago

las plantas producen el oxijeno y como limpio el acuario y purifico el agua

mario23051975 - 11 years ago

I see , you use a common type of stone, not the famous "dragon stone", why ? Are yours cheapest ? Or easier to find ? Thanks

Lisa Foster - 11 years ago

Question...what species are the tall plants? I think I want some <3

Lisa Foster - 11 years ago

I really, really, REALLY enjoy these videos and the featured aquascapes, and they give me a lot of ideas. Thanks so much for posting them!

peanutbutterlova - 11 years ago

These are like watching Bob Ross Painting Videos :D Magical.

benpendleton2010 - 11 years ago

Absolutely amazing

iAzmax - 11 years ago

Fishy heaven.

Mrmomtanks - 11 years ago

thank you sir

David Pierce - 11 years ago

loving your work! it's a fresh idea on aquascaping

Luis Q. - 11 years ago

Never knew you could make river rocks look so good!

Mctwist42 - 11 years ago

I love the videos! I just wish there was a ton more!

0skarful - 11 years ago

Waw ! Mrmomtanks commented in a video !!! Salutations from Spain !! You're the boss !

Mrmomtanks - 11 years ago

i enjoyed this..good job

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mrchinee25 - 11 years ago

What is the tall red plant? nice tank btw

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