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Absolutely gorgeous. I'm planning a 125 gal. similar tank build. You've really inspired me in creating a semi-amazonian basin tank. Your dark method of establishing your aquarium is awesome. Mind you, I am not a very patient person, but it looks like the method pays off. Thank you.
Hey, good luck with the build! Definitely give the dark start a try, it really saves you from a lot of the issues we typically deal with from having to cycle an aquarium with plants/fish in!
First, don’t pay attention to the hater’s, showing your face allows your audience to make a connection to you. As for the maintenance with your play selection you don’t need to run CO2, but running it will allow for a more vibrant green. I have Val in a tank with swords, what I did is turn the bubble count down and that helps to keep the trimming less. Great setup all around. Your equipment selection, hardscape, plant selection and fish are great.
Wow love this tank @0.50 stunning has that natural river vibe could stare at it all day, the angels go with it so well and the one hiding at back slowly sinking down into the val at start of trimming had me giggling like "he hasn't seen me yet I'll just melt on down into here" I personally like the sweeping val look and probably would just cut off the dead leaves at the base and trim half to near top, give it some layers so it looks natural n leave the rest long to keep the sweeping look but let light down through. Gorgeous tank though well done. 💗
Val trimming: hold enough to fit length of scissors, then CUT, don't rip. You run risk of uprooting. I wouldn't consider rhis high maintenance at all. You're doing fine without CO2. CO2 will just encourage growth even more, lower your pH slightly, and an additional expense. The color on your plants is already vibrant and they're thriving.
The tank is beautiful. I have 10 tanks and jungle Val in several. It does grow like a weed but mine turns brown after trimming and the leaves melt. I thought jungle Val doesn’t like to be trimmed.
never used val's myself and i know its a necessary part of maintenance, but it looks like you gave your aquarium a bowl cut my dude. nice scape though. glad you took the shade comments in stride
Ah, vallisneria. That's the reason I didn't use them in my most recent builds. They become really dominant even in just gravel. Those high end aquasoil are giving them a lot.
really like your place, nice decor and nice presentation - speed and everything still think that it is not a low maintenance project due to tank size and other factor - harsh trimming of vallisneria, the end result if quite unsightly also it kills main feature of this plant, why people choose it - to have those nice long wavy strips of leaves on the surface for less trimming/maintenance & same look, i think, you should choose different plants with same habitus - like cyperus helferi (such a slow grower), eleocharis montevidensis or vivipara, murdannia keisak (which has nice emersed look) or even big echinodorus plant, like bleherae why do you need to trim vallisneria so short, you think your crypts not getting enough light? anyways, keep on going, nice material
Hey thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! I did trim quite aggressively this time, part of the reason why is because of how fast the Vals grow back to that long wavy look that looks so natural. Within just 2-3 days a lot of the strands are already reaching the surface again, it’s amazing! If I only cut a little, it’s difficult to keep up with the growth between maintenance sessions! Appreciate the alternate plant suggestions. i can definitely consider this for future scapes or if I rescape this one in the future!
Nice scape for angels. Give a thought for Manacapuru/Altums. Jungle val 's are keeping up to it's name 😂. Those big water containers you are hauling..isn't it a back breaking or pain in the back?. I mean you'll really have to gear up your medical insurance in the long term scenario if the hauling process continues 😊.
@@rajadey4919 thank you! Carrying the water jugs is definitely a workout, but it’s the best I can do for now. Maybe it will make me big and strong 🤣 Would certainly be easier if I had a water source closer to the tank.
@@stephenmanning3978 is that the only reason you're carrying those big jugs??? I retrofitted my shower head so I could connect a water hose to it. That's how I fill my 15's, 40, and 75 gal tanks. I'd show you a pic if I could.
Wow.. why would you cut val with scissors? I just grab a bush with one hand and tear them off with the other. My tank is 200x50x50 cm and its full with val. I'd be on it all day with your approach :D
Hmmm I suppose I could do it without scissors but I’d be worried about accidentally uprooting them with your method, even with holding them down with the other hand. I’ll give it a try though.
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Hey all, hope you all enjoy this update on my recently built Angelfish scape Help me out by hitting like and subscribing if you want to see more videos like this. Don’t forget to drop me a comment with your opinion on whether this tank can be considered low maintenance!
i never get tired of biotope tanks as long as the needs of the livestock are met!
That tank is awesome. I love using Vallisneria in my scapes.
Absolutely gorgeous. I'm planning a 125 gal. similar tank build. You've really inspired me in creating a semi-amazonian basin tank. Your dark method of establishing your aquarium is awesome. Mind you, I am not a very patient person, but it looks like the method pays off. Thank you.
Hey, good luck with the build! Definitely give the dark start a try, it really saves you from a lot of the issues we typically deal with from having to cycle an aquarium with plants/fish in!
First, don’t pay attention to the hater’s, showing your face allows your audience to make a connection to you. As for the maintenance with your play selection you don’t need to run CO2, but running it will allow for a more vibrant green. I have Val in a tank with swords, what I did is turn the bubble count down and that helps to keep the trimming less. Great setup all around. Your equipment selection, hardscape, plant selection and fish are great.
Really appreciate the feedback and support. Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment!
Alright, you’ve got another subscriber 🔔
Appreciate you!
Beautiful tank, not low maintenance with the val and water change but the results are worth the effort. Good humor in the video- I subbed👍
Thank you!!!
Wow love this tank @0.50 stunning has that natural river vibe could stare at it all day, the angels go with it so well and the one hiding at back slowly sinking down into the val at start of trimming had me giggling like "he hasn't seen me yet I'll just melt on down into here" I personally like the sweeping val look and probably would just cut off the dead leaves at the base and trim half to near top, give it some layers so it looks natural n leave the rest long to keep the sweeping look but let light down through. Gorgeous tank though well done. 💗
Thank you! The angelfish are a ton of fun to watch, they have so much personality!
your scape in the thumbnail drew me to your vid.
Beautiful work
Awesome thank bro wanna build one one day 😅
Val trimming: hold enough to fit length of scissors, then CUT, don't rip. You run risk of uprooting.
I wouldn't consider rhis high maintenance at all.
You're doing fine without CO2. CO2 will just encourage growth even more, lower your pH slightly, and an additional expense. The color on your plants is already vibrant and they're thriving.
I like your setup great work
Appreciate the kind words! 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Personally, I like your face...keep doing it your way! 😊 great scape also!
Thanks for the support! 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Nice video! What is the hose and gear you use for water changes?
Just a cheap pump hose I found on Amazon and a high output aquarium pump also on Amazon. Saves me from having to lift buckets of water.
The tank is beautiful. I have 10 tanks and jungle Val in several. It does grow like a weed but mine turns brown after trimming and the leaves melt. I thought jungle Val doesn’t like to be trimmed.
It looks like you've chosen a type of Val that grows very long. There are others that grow much shorter.
It is truly beautiful ❤!!!!
Many thanks! 🙏🏼
never used val's myself and i know its a necessary part of maintenance, but it looks like you gave your aquarium a bowl cut my dude. nice scape though. glad you took the shade comments in stride
Crazy maintenance
Ah, vallisneria. That's the reason I didn't use them in my most recent builds. They become really dominant even in just gravel. Those high end aquasoil are giving them a lot.
Yes, they grow very fast!
Sir, which camera and lens do you use to shoot your videos.
Much love 😊❤
Sony A7III and a 24-105mm zoom lens.
To each his own, I guess, but I think your face is fine. I do, however, want to come over and clean the tubing and pipes.
🤣 those are next on the list for sure!
really like your place, nice decor and nice presentation - speed and everything
still think that it is not a low maintenance project due to tank size and other factor - harsh trimming of vallisneria, the end result if quite unsightly also it kills main feature of this plant, why people choose it - to have those nice long wavy strips of leaves on the surface
for less trimming/maintenance & same look, i think, you should choose different plants with same habitus - like cyperus helferi (such a slow grower), eleocharis montevidensis or vivipara, murdannia keisak (which has nice emersed look) or even big echinodorus plant, like bleherae
why do you need to trim vallisneria so short, you think your crypts not getting enough light?
anyways, keep on going, nice material
Hey thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! I did trim quite aggressively this time, part of the reason why is because of how fast the Vals grow back to that long wavy look that looks so natural. Within just 2-3 days a lot of the strands are already reaching the surface again, it’s amazing! If I only cut a little, it’s difficult to keep up with the growth between maintenance sessions!
Appreciate the alternate plant suggestions. i can definitely consider this for future scapes or if I rescape this one in the future!
crazy nice tank! love angelfish
nice camera angles nice ilumination
just got a new sub! keep going my dude
Thanks for the support! More videos to come!
Nice scape for angels. Give a thought for Manacapuru/Altums. Jungle val 's are keeping up to it's name 😂. Those big water containers you are hauling..isn't it a back breaking or pain in the back?. I mean you'll really have to gear up your medical insurance in the long term scenario if the hauling process continues 😊.
@@rajadey4919 thank you! Carrying the water jugs is definitely a workout, but it’s the best I can do for now. Maybe it will make me big and strong 🤣 Would certainly be easier if I had a water source closer to the tank.
@@stephenmanning3978 Python 😉
@@stephenmanning3978 is that the only reason you're carrying those big jugs??? I retrofitted my shower head so I could connect a water hose to it. That's how I fill my 15's, 40, and 75 gal tanks. I'd show you a pic if I could.
What lights are you using😊?
Chihiros RGB Vivid 2
I just grab a bunch of the long leaves and rip them off. Lol. Takes 5 seconds.
Awesome! 💪🏼
Negative comments are better than no comments 😅
@@AquaSkrimps I agree, still helps with the algo! 🤣
Wow.. why would you cut val with scissors? I just grab a bush with one hand and tear them off with the other. My tank is 200x50x50 cm and its full with val. I'd be on it all day with your approach :D
Hmmm I suppose I could do it without scissors but I’d be worried about accidentally uprooting them with your method, even with holding them down with the other hand. I’ll give it a try though.
Problem with pulling them out is they are attached to each other by runners so you have to cut the runners
@@Ichthys_Aquatics I dont just pull, I hold the plant with one hand and rip with the other.