Nature's Chaos Transformed into a Jungle Aquascape by James Findley
Howto 9 years ago 278,511 views
At 3 years old this super tank was transformed into a jungle style aquascape. The hardscape and substrate are the originals, only the plants were changed. http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/blog/natures-chaos-transformed-jungle-style-aquacape The age of this tank is a testament to the longevity and high quality of ADA Aqua Soil - the ultimate substrate for your planted aquarium! Video timings: 00:00 360° walk around shot of Jungle layout 02:40 The original volcano layout just after planting was completed 03:10 The volcano layout at 1 year old 04:09 The Jungle Transformation This is a follow up video to "The Making of Nature's Chaos" 30 minute documentary which can be viewed here- http://youtu.be/wZDexLMZFrU And also Nature's Chaos 1 Year Old which can be viewed here- http://youtu.be/6r5IticLvog You can see more of James' work throughout our website in our Aquascape Journal section and our Aquatics Gallery. http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com
10. comment for Nature's Chaos Transformed into a Jungle Aquascape by James Findley
The new one looks so empty so it wastes the above area of the tank. It looks clean and neat.
If we can combine the cleanness, neatness in certain areas and the natural growing plants of the old one could create a fabulous tank.
Love the jungle aquascape. More natural than the Japanese manicured garden style.
But where are the co2 diffusers and water filters?
Are they cleverly hidden in the foliage?
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30. comment for Nature's Chaos Transformed into a Jungle Aquascape by James Findley
Personal preference would be adding a few top swimming fish ( Danios are a personal favorite ) and maybe some Angels or something. But otherwise the tank is gorgeous,
i noticed you have crs in there. :) how do they get along with fish?
are they able to breed?
thanks.
1. Is there any need for artificial water cleaner filter?
2. And you are using small fishes in this aquascape if any fish die which is natural process. So, it will be create infection for other fishes then how can we get its body out of aquarium???
2. The tank is so large that an individual death will have less impact on the water quality than in a small tank. On top of this, unexpected mortalities will be much lower in a tank like this that recreates the natural environment and is maintained by experts in the field. (the fish are almost never stressed beyond natural levels so less prone to diseases)
Also, water changes are necessary in all tanks which would remove harmful bi-products that are produced during the decomposition process. It's not just dead fish, it's also fish waste, rotting plant matter, leftover food that will lower the water quality. A balanced aquarium will contain a bioload of bacteria that convert bi-products into less harmful substances, and water changes will keep the water quality high.
50. comment for Nature's Chaos Transformed into a Jungle Aquascape by James Findley
and what are those nimpheas?
I see that many of the leaves of your Echinodorus Quadricostatus have been partially chewed off. I also see that you have the Amano Shrimp in your tank. I have the same Problem. I never see them doing it, probably they chew off the leaves in the night. I would have to feed them constantly to avoid that, but I think it would ultimately make them lazy to graze for algae. Is there a way to prevent them from destroying the leaves or do I just have to live with it?
Kind regards and thank you for your awesome videos!
My name is Matthew J. Di Serio and i just want to thank you for reinvigorating my passion for the life aquatic, and all it brings, plants, inverts, beautiful scenes of captured nature, I could go on for ever. to put it short and sweet; thank you from the bottom of my heart Mr. Findley, and all the rest at TGM for once again showing me i can create and sustain beautiful living microcosms of nature. Hoping to see TGM in person one day. I may even move from Cherry Hill New Jersey to the UK! It must be great to be near Stonehenge! All my aquatic love and support,
Matthew John Di Serio, matdiserio@gmail.com
P.S. Can i find ANY of TGM's products here in the states? Its hard to find ADA products as well, NO ONE has them!!!!! Thanks again for all you do, and for personally inspiring me to be more productive in life and my hobbies and passions,
MJD
100. comment for Nature's Chaos Transformed into a Jungle Aquascape by James Findley
It is almost impossible to satisfy every viewers tastes in music, as this is an extremely subjective artform. James does enjoy lots of classical music, as well as electronic works by composers such as Vangelis. We'll look into this . Thanks for the feedback. TGM
But this one looks amazing too.
More than that is an unbelievable transformation.
A iwagumi style mountainscape turned in to a jungle style is something I had never seen before.
But it works because the tank is massive enough to hold plants that can dwarf such a huge hardscape.
On a smaller tank the effect mighr not look this good.