Aquarium Aquascape Tutorial Guide 'Crimson Sky' by James Findley & The Green Machine

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  • @captain_guppy
    @captain_guppy ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Even after 10 years , it’s still one of the best aquascapes in my opinion 👏👏

    • @sidharthsoman851
      @sidharthsoman851 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What happened to the green machine fellas?

    • @w.d.c.6657
      @w.d.c.6657 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sidharthsoman851 I am also wondering...

    • @MagTvest
      @MagTvest 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@w.d.c.6657 He wrote he want to use his time with his family, now he got old :)

  • @ophello
    @ophello 8 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    The sense of scale helps to create a sense of scale, which is critical to achieving a sense of scale.

  • @SohanMeegahage
    @SohanMeegahage 9 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    Who else feels extremely relaxed when watching this guy mess with a fish tank

    • @oNorw
      @oNorw 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yeah and the music and everything is soo relaxing :)

    • @Amiro1990
      @Amiro1990 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      indeed

    • @wandererinthedust276
      @wandererinthedust276 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Sohan Meegahage I actually play this to fall asleep at night...

    • @tarmbruster1
      @tarmbruster1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have a couple drinks and its even better.

    • @cree_VI
      @cree_VI 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes, just lay down and watched, and thinking how could look my new aquarium

  • @AndreiOskar
    @AndreiOskar 10 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Why would anyone 'unlike' this???
    It is beautiful! Congratulations to the creator.

    • @C-MAGs
      @C-MAGs 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Probably the overly pretentious narration annoyed a few. It did me. Not enough for me to dislike as its a pretty nice scape but, please... someone else write the narration script. If you have to explain it to death - then did you really pull it off?

    • @AndreiOskar
      @AndreiOskar 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Overly pretentious narration? Didnt seem so to me.

    • @C-MAGs
      @C-MAGs 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrei Oskar Which probably explains why you couldn't understand the dislikes. (amongst other things) :)

    • @AndreiOskar
      @AndreiOskar 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Craig, I personally think its a very good video with very good explanations. I could do what he did anytime without watching the video twice. Its a very clear video and the result is great.

    • @C-MAGs
      @C-MAGs 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Andrei Oskar I KNOW you do Andrei. You started your comment very clearly that you didn't understand why someone might dislike this. I gave you a suggestion as to why some might. That's all!

  • @alternativeaquascaping517
    @alternativeaquascaping517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the first aquascaping/aquarium video i watched on youtube years ago just as a recommended video. im so glad i clicked it because now 4 years later i am the manager for an aquarium store, their aquascaper, and i maintain an aquarium plant farm. So much has happened since i watched this video and TGM has inspired me to be the aquascaper and hobbiest i am today.

    • @Mekhami
      @Mekhami 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      any tips on growing your own aquarium plants? they're so expensive @.@

    • @alternativeaquascaping517
      @alternativeaquascaping517 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mekhami for the plant farm i used a semi-coarse sand, but for most people an aquasoil works best, i used the sand because its MUCH cheaper and i had 3 6’x2’ runs. Use co2, and use lots of potassium, more than you think you need. Other than that just basic plant husbandry.

  • @AnindyaMukherjeeTheGamer
    @AnindyaMukherjeeTheGamer 11 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Thats the most beautiful Aquarium i have ever seen in my life

  • @TheGreenMachineLtd
    @TheGreenMachineLtd  10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Please help us improve our videos by answering this short (less than 2 minute) survey! thegreenmachine.typeform.com/to/NiWcTO

  • @bradsimpson8724
    @bradsimpson8724 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well thanks, Green Machine. I've been gorging on these videos for HOURS now. However, I think I've found my favourite of James' works with this piece, and with that, I think I'll call it a night. If I ever find myself in the UK, I'll be visiting the showroom. These tanks are fantastic, and have definitely given me some inspiration. I may attempt a recreation of Crimson Sky in my own living room.

  • @author_shivangi7611
    @author_shivangi7611 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    TRULY BREATHTAKING! I'm developing great interest in the ART of aquascaping. I'd give this standing ovation !!

  • @yashkumar6680
    @yashkumar6680 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr.James Findley.. the ultimate aqua scape architecture I have ever seen... great Salute!!!!!!

  • @smcoyle87
    @smcoyle87 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man...I really wish I could afford to just aquascape all day and be known for it! Fantastic tank!

  • @ttallassa
    @ttallassa 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    have been watching many of your tutorial videos these last days, but this aquascape is by far the most stunning imo.

  • @staycalmandreflect5296
    @staycalmandreflect5296 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Makes me want to get rid of my two tanks and start aquascaping.. this is truly breath taking and so peaceful to just stare at. Thank you for this video you got yourself a subscriber.

  • @DD-ez1ho
    @DD-ez1ho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't tell you how many times I've watched this video. So meditative (and informative). Eagerly awaiting more videos

  • @MattsTankss
    @MattsTankss 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    James is the best aquascaper I've seen

  • @TheWillis1237
    @TheWillis1237 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have no idea how I got to this video. With that being said this was oddly satisfying, and relaxing to watch.

  • @emielcooreman8711
    @emielcooreman8711 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This channel convinced me to start a planted tank ! Those scapes are amazing!

  • @DanceLvr
    @DanceLvr 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet! You look like you're enjoying yourself as much as I am observing you work. Awesome stuff. Thanks for uploading this vid.

  • @EnLaiten
    @EnLaiten 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My new desktop wallpaper. One of the most beautiful aquariums I've seen.

  • @3weed
    @3weed 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my opinion, the best aquascape from James Findley to date. Congratulations for the stunning work!

  • @kirill_muz
    @kirill_muz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once again I watch this video, and am still amazed at the beauty of this work. Thanks you!

  • @CaptMorgasm
    @CaptMorgasm 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    These videos are absolutely fantastic. I cant express how lucky I am to have a professional source of aquascaping to spawn ideas from. Cheers

  • @holabobito
    @holabobito 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the most beautifully designed tanks I've ever seen. Touche.

  • @deepteek7439
    @deepteek7439 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a splendid work of art....not just a fish tank!!!

  • @tommylaudani6304
    @tommylaudani6304 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Breathtaking. That's probably the greatest more beautiful aquascape i have ever seen. Well done.

  • @Solidarity1024
    @Solidarity1024 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This one is by far my favorite. The diagonal element coming out of the water is beautiful.

  • @Alniemi
    @Alniemi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful, very relaxing in my hard times, and some fantastic inspiration. I am going for my first planted aquascaped aquarium soon. I really appreciate your work and documentation, you’re really doing a service for us all o7

  • @ChiYuki44
    @ChiYuki44 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is far the best instructional video i have ever seen

  • @lucaslambert8970
    @lucaslambert8970 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:47 You know this is dedication & quality when he removes the brush!! Amazing!

  • @lucianoromero7336
    @lucianoromero7336 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watch this videos because I like the whole process of making an aquascape and the end result, also the narrator's voice it's an added bonus

  • @lynnc5291
    @lynnc5291 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite piece. Beautiful. I'd love to try a shallow tank like this.

  • @mikef3300
    @mikef3300 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing piece of living art. The cardinal tetra swimming all the way across the tank to get some food at the very end was great

  • @drlithium7028
    @drlithium7028 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is how I would love my aquarium to look . It looks so amazing I can look at it all day .

  • @erincal6239
    @erincal6239 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    James did not invent the use of land moss, but it does look brilliant. I've actually been growing it for years underwater in jars! And so have other people. Keep making these amazing aquascapes! They look brilliant.

  • @TheGreenMachineLtd
    @TheGreenMachineLtd  11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you, and thanks to everyone for watching, and for all the comments.

  • @AndHaunted
    @AndHaunted 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish there was a shop like this close to where I live. These guys make some of the coolest style aquariums.

  • @konurolPL
    @konurolPL 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Mr Findley - It was breathtaking.
    Greetings from Poland

  • @TheGreenMachineLtd
    @TheGreenMachineLtd  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes we do sell it... we have literally tons of it and it is one of James' favourite hardscape materials for obvious reasons. Find it on our website.

  • @darshan086
    @darshan086 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best ever aquascape I have ever seen. Wish to have one.! Great work 👏

  • @AkAbeeli
    @AkAbeeli 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is truly an amazing Tank. The layout and design is exactly identical to what i want to create! When i'm ready i can't wait to begin my project!

  • @fishandbirds997
    @fishandbirds997 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching these videos before I go to sleep.

  • @juttamaier2111
    @juttamaier2111 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indeed, the fish are acting normally, unlike in so many ADA tanks set up by "the master". bravo!

  • @davidramirez6044
    @davidramirez6044 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you TGM for all of the videos you have posted. Simply Amazing to see it from start to finish!
    You have Inspired me

  • @Tiefenhall
    @Tiefenhall 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also the grey in the green is a very good contrast and a bright dark contrast are seen , too - just miss a little warm cold contrast and its perfect^^

  • @its_whack
    @its_whack 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a true art form. Everything he talked about reminded me of when I took photography classes. With how the eye moves through any art piece. And how rules are restricting. Aquascaping is going to be my next adventure.

  • @swamptank7531
    @swamptank7531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is the video that inspired me to start my biotope aquarium journey

  • @rimurv7139
    @rimurv7139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos. Thanks to you I have thought about starting aquascaping myself! Great channel!

  • @HangmanOfficialUploads
    @HangmanOfficialUploads 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm brand new to this kinda stuff and I've been watching a lot of SerpaDesign before this. It's really interesting to see how none of this is glued down in comparison to Serpa's stuff, who basically glues anything larger than rocks down to the bottom or back of the tank.

  • @tookrispy8809
    @tookrispy8809 10 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    You inspired me to start Aqua scaping

    • @TheGreenMachineLtd
      @TheGreenMachineLtd  10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Good luck on your new adventure! Remember that patience is key and that we have loads of free resources on our website to help you on your way... www.thegreenmachineonline.com

    • @lucheeese
      @lucheeese 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +MINERCRAFT PICASSO do a minecraft aquascape!

    • @kreed1004
      @kreed1004 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      dont!

    • @yokakeshinowakane
      @yokakeshinowakane 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      goodbye wallet

  • @artlego1007
    @artlego1007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these videos.I don't know how this video became recommended for me. Thank you TH-cam. I guess TH-cam knew I was overwhelmed with the coronavirus and the market falling and everyone 401k is in the toilet.

  • @glennt1962
    @glennt1962 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It takes the meaning of a fish tank to a whole new level. Simply beautiful!!
    I can watch these tank all day, so calming and piece full feeling. Have you thought of making video screen savers that run for a few hours. I’ve been watching some aerial HD videos of airports, mountains, lakes.

  • @AbscondWoW
    @AbscondWoW 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The amount of money that goes into each of these Aquascapes has got to be mindboggling..

  • @Slimjim0514
    @Slimjim0514 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely stunning. Ive just atarted aquascaping and I would love an aquarium like this one day

  • @tristinatr
    @tristinatr 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolutely breathtaking.

  • @mrek2068
    @mrek2068 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all your aquascapes - a real source of inspiration.

  • @ichisukeryu119
    @ichisukeryu119 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When the narrator said 19:22 "This is extremely simple layout" My brain just explode! if its that simple, my ass won't be sitting in front of the computer watching someone success within just 10 freaking weeks!

    • @Wub892
      @Wub892 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I took a shot every time they said layout haha

  • @representtexas
    @representtexas 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My hobbies are modding cars, computers and guns. Never cared much for landscaping..nature etc...
    Stumbled upon this "Landscape" type of aquarium and my creative side really wants to see what I can come up with. Great Video thanks for some inspiration!

  • @modden94
    @modden94 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks amazing, like a pice from a small stream in a rainforest.

  • @jordanpost8323
    @jordanpost8323 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Gonna start aquascaping in like two days! Wish me luck!!

    • @iRoNiiC_H3R0
      @iRoNiiC_H3R0 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      so how did it go

    • @AngelZLopez
      @AngelZLopez 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Ironiic zero he failed miserably and smashed his tank

    • @iRoNiiC_H3R0
      @iRoNiiC_H3R0 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cichlid Maximus 😂😂😂😂

    • @neilljansenvanvuuren9025
      @neilljansenvanvuuren9025 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      how did it turn out

    • @jordanpost8323
      @jordanpost8323 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Neill Jansen van Vuuren not good.

  • @Landstudiolviv
    @Landstudiolviv 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for teaching, best regards from Ukraine

  • @danielgregory4977
    @danielgregory4977 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing piece! I would like to try one with directional light coming from the bottom, so the moving water rays would be reflected onto the roof of the room it's in a be super relaxing! May even get shadows of the fish swimming around on your roof!

  • @ЕгорЕгоров-о1р
    @ЕгорЕгоров-о1р 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Рыбка микрорасбора Галактика намного лучше бы смотрелась в вашем шедевральном аквариуме, аквариум действительно получился как картина на холсте и рисовал ее отличный художник! С нетерпением ждем новых шедевров с подробным описанием материалов которые используются в ваших шедеврах в плоть до названия камней. Спасибо!

  • @sauce773
    @sauce773 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm amazed at how aquarium looks

  • @scubyduu
    @scubyduu 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    We don't have words to say how beatifful this aquaspace is. TGM Rules.

  • @roshan3973
    @roshan3973 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    surely a amazing video.one of the best aquascape i have seen.waiting to see more.........

  • @debrianmiller
    @debrianmiller 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG, thats amazing aquascape, thanks for inspired me !

  • @dayanands3432
    @dayanands3432 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow truely amazing aquascape setting that I have ever seen....

  • @gedesatria
    @gedesatria 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mind blowing work of art.
    love your work.

  • @ScrewDrvr
    @ScrewDrvr 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful James.

  • @RussellChilds
    @RussellChilds 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely aquarium!! Beautifully planted and aquascaped! :)

  • @ShinyGoldBacon
    @ShinyGoldBacon 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is gorgeous! I wish I had the space and resources to design tanks like this. I'm limited to my 20 gallon aquarium right now.

  • @romansroad2007
    @romansroad2007 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is so amazing at frost is looks like your adding spices to cook something to eat. Lol. Also me art of work. I am waiting for a 12 gallon edge tank to set something up and getting ideas for it. Thanks for the best video
    Bill. In San Diego

  • @kongtsaab993
    @kongtsaab993 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    i almost cried watching this video...never seen anything so beautiful in my life before!! WOW...i want a tank like that to put my goldfishes...haha

    • @sharonsawyer7214
      @sharonsawyer7214 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      That setup was the most prettiest I have ever seen in my life...

    • @fernystein9516
      @fernystein9516 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      goldfish require more liters

  • @KGGNight
    @KGGNight 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi James. Love your videos as they bring great inspiration and want to do my own Iwagumi tank. To be fully prepared my only issue is maintenance, which I'm not sure what must be done. Could you please make a quick video on how you maintain the tanks weekly?

  • @gilangromyf
    @gilangromyf 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video was inspiring me, to create aquascape

  • @Boom2Pow
    @Boom2Pow 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    JAMES! YOU ARE GENIUS!!!!

  • @goranthoren5522
    @goranthoren5522 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saw it on the webbshop, looks super!
    To bad the shipping cost makes it impossible...

  • @AVMMM
    @AVMMM 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    James really appreciate himself...

  • @MissVenezuelaFan
    @MissVenezuelaFan 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning love it so much!!! Very rich ideas!!!

  • @thefullstop23
    @thefullstop23 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    James Findley = Legend

  • @Shaden0040
    @Shaden0040 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    To prevent moulding or fungus killing off the mosses, add some springtails to each rock with moss. They will also ad free live food for your fish should any of them fall into the water. They are small enough for nano fish to easily eat.

  • @rareu4532
    @rareu4532 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some ppl are so brilliant on this!!! =)) thanks for uplaoding!!

  • @taevue
    @taevue 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I let James work while I fall sleep.

  • @jcrls
    @jcrls 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks you very much! you are a great inspiration! I want to start my project soon.
    I have a question, when you use living plants on a aquarium dont you need a CO2 tank suply for them? Thanks

    • @beyondaquaticdesign7307
      @beyondaquaticdesign7307 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Juan Carlos Fondeur YOU SURE DO. to have successful plant growth requires a balance of light,nutrients,trace elements, and co2! . happy fish keepingggg

  • @thecure401
    @thecure401 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you have a follow up video for this, so i can know how to maintain that awesome tank? great design

  • @FreshwaterAdventures
    @FreshwaterAdventures 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    i enjoyed every minute of your video.. i always wanted to have this kind of tank, but since i was working here in Arabia, this kind of plants and other materials isn't available in the local pet store.. i need your suggestion please. thank you :)

  • @stevenreyes005
    @stevenreyes005 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    great stuff here, informative, and skillfully done

  • @jonejo4587
    @jonejo4587 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    hermoso, este es uno de los acuarios mas bellos que vi por años

  • @MikeKollin
    @MikeKollin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWESOME!!!
    I Love this stuff!!!

  • @djssquibbs3295
    @djssquibbs3295 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely 'simply stunning'

  • @KICK489
    @KICK489 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trés belle vidéo et trés beau travaille... Bravo!!!

  • @AlexSilva-xh2yi
    @AlexSilva-xh2yi 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just loved this aquarium. Explendid word. just got tired of the british gentleman narration as the work was being develooed then I Mute the video, so I could enjoy the beauty of this work of art and the sound of silence. Jeff from Brazil :-)

  • @MattWeber
    @MattWeber 11 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    never been done before?! Use of terrestrial mosses in this style has been done in the paludarium hobby for ages....

  • @djk537
    @djk537 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey guys u guys r awesome , I live in newzealand n sadly I cant get any of those white powder which you put first or even the proper substrate , what we get is only laterite gravel kind of thing which is pretty average :( wish I could get those stuff which actual aquascapers like u get it ,, huh may b one day

  • @timjung640
    @timjung640 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a badass aquascape.

  • @briansfishtanks
    @briansfishtanks 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool aquascape!

  • @jujuria13
    @jujuria13 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of the best I've seen.
    What if you put in turtles?

    • @blooduhz
      @blooduhz 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      not recommend, turtle or tortoise create a lot of dirt ammonia that could harm fish in the tank

  • @Pinballpete007
    @Pinballpete007 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool ! Nice job.

  • @theoryg
    @theoryg 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went through a solid ten years of working with terrestrial habitats. Even though these tanks are sensational, they are too elegant for me to experiment with. I would love a nice collection of fish but more wilder varieties including aquatic frogs etc. With these exquisite systems the fish variety is critical, narrowed and sensitive.

  • @cichlidmunga1684
    @cichlidmunga1684 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    this one seems to be a fan favourite