Absolutely keep it going! I think I've told you before that your tank is very similar to mine...even down to fish selection. I've had mine going for close to 13 years now, and the cool thing about an old tank is how natural it looks after years of plant maturation, and migration (yes, some of my stem plants occasionally break off and end up stuck in the moss on the other side of the tank. If it looks good I leave. If not I take it out.
Hi George, Snails do not have any mouth parts hard or strong enough to eat healthy plants.....same goes for the fish that you have. Holes in plants is a sign of a nutrient deficiency, mainly Manganese. The lack of this element causes the plant to prioritize even distribution of nutrients leading to sacrificing patches, which become necrotic. This is where people see snails and such eating the now easily digested morsel and incorrectly ascertain the wrong culprit.
I have nuisance bladder snails that do eat my healthy plants... I watch them do it... I've watched many vids and read articles on this, I've only heard they will eat your plants, healthy or no. What is the truth? Have you, or George, have any new ideas?
@@cd1673 Well, all i can say is, looks can be deceiving ! i cultivate several kinds of Physella acuta in my planted aquariums and none of them eat ANY of my healthy plants. Let me reiterate, If they can eat a plant...it's not healthy. Plants are too complex to go into detail here. In stead of people calling them "pest snails" they should really be calling them "harbinger snails"... These snails are great "signalers" for poor water conditions AND plant deficiencies. if you see a snail eating a hole in a "healthy" plant, you should look up that plants culture, for you are surely missing something. Since i have read articles on this species dating back to the 1800's, i would be interested in the literature you are referencing.
I fully agree. Parts of plants which die off are easy to eat for snails and shrimps. I have cherry shrimp in my tank and they eat old bucephalandra leaves leaving holes in it. Perhaps magnesium or other microelement.
I love these longer style video's. They are more of a chill vibe and are packet with helpful information and time to really view the scape. I agree with you that this is probably one of the best scapes you've done - the only thing I might change is getting a backgroud light \ a frosted film, and also the colors seem a tiny bit "washed out", maybe because of these lights. anyways definitely keep it as it is for at least a couple more months. (I'm going to try something similar on my new 60p ada tank :D)
I’ve said it before but those Kessil lights really do differentiate from all others simply by means of that shimmer effect. And it looks so very nice against a polished aquascape! My first tank is now seven weeks and recently cycled and stocked. Going great largely because of your videos and others like you (mostly Europe too...lol. Need more here in the states) so thank you again George!
This "classic George Farmer" content is why I love this channel. Please dont take this as a jab, but you present the maintenance process (as I watch) as an; "If I can do this ... So can you". I think that (this) style of education is brilliant! Honestly, even though I'm still very new to the aquascaping lifestyle, your content reassures me that I can (and will) do this. How cool it is that you can get valuable knowledge, motivation, inspiration AND be rewarded with a super chill cinematic "classic George Farmer" aquascape all in one video! Cheers to you George! Question... epiphyte/Rhizome plants with no substrate present in the system? 👍👎 Thanks for the content!
It's grown in so beautifully, the crypts are amazing. Of course you should keep it running. Why would you not, it's a stunning tank and you, yourself said, it's the one constant you look forward to after all your travels.
This is one of my faves that you have let grow and mature. Have you thought of creating an area on the surface of the water for the Pearl Gouramis to Blow BubbleNests within. I am referring as many people as I can to your youtube channel at work. So that they can be the best informed about how to go about the Initial setup, aswell as referring to UKAPS. Keep doing what you do George. I have been lucky enough to watch you evolve in this hobby since the very beginning, back in the days of Tff. Can't wait to get the Felix system and try it out. And still in love with my EA600 Tank, its on its 12th Scape now since buying in March 2017. Changing the Filter to a Hydra 1800, As want to try out the new Hydroxl Filter System. George, can you recommend a smart app controller, as I have Chihiros RGB Lighting. And I am finding that the Chihiros Controller, only works when i am at home and within range of the unit.
Hi which pump do you use for refilling and is it just hose that’s connected?.. currently using buckets but something like used here would save a lot! Thanks
Hi Laura. It’s an Eheim pump like this www.aquatics-warehouse.co.uk/eheim-filter-pump-compact-1000.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-PCe9NnV3wIVVeJ3Ch2nBAYSEAQYAiABEgKSOPD_BwE#/product/33937
I love that you provide us with "on a small budget" aquascape videos. As someone who has never had much money to spare, this helps me a lot. Seems as if I'm continually trying to figure out "how can I do 'that" with what money I have available. So Thank You very much, and I wish you a very Happy New Year :) .... by the way, that is one beautifully aquascaped tank, I can understand why it's your favorite.
Love that scape. If you think you've had a problem with holes in plants you should have seen mine. Looked like someone had been practising with a machine gun on my swords.
Great tank. Is a 300l ok in a normal concrete house floor? When do you have to think about worrying about the sturdiness of the floor? I put a cloth or rag in thebottom of the sink so no worry about banging the glass against the sink. 🥂
You are a big inspiration for me to start a nano 5 gallon aquascape! Thank you for taking the time and effort to film, edit and upload your content to youtube! We all really appreciate it. It was also extremely satisfying to watch you clean the glasswear as well!
Great video George. The tank looks awesome after a year! I really like lily glass pipes,but gets dirty so fast :D Anyway, I will continue to use them(It's not so hard to clean it). Aquariums look much better with glass pipes than plastic ones.
could you do a tank aquascape with plants from a maidenhead aquatics or a pets at home, i know you reccomend to go to specialist shops but sometimes pets at home are the closest and easiest shop to get to so it would be really good to see what you could do with their stock
Yes, keep it running please. I love long term aquascaping! Your channel is the best one I've discovered this year. Great content, great guy! Thanks George! :)
Beautiful job George. Such an inspiration watching you aquascape. I love my Harlequin Rasbora’s. They swim against the current of the outflow pipe and ride the current. So relaxing watching them. Cheers mate.
The holes in the leaves could be caused by Potassium deficiency . I know that seems unlikely with daily dosing but the balance might be a bit off for this particular aquarium . Each one is unique as are it's requirements . Another possible cause could be the fact that aquatic plants can pull/recycle nutrients from old leaves to help fuel the development of new ones. I agree with keeping it ; looks great .
I agree with others & experienced it myself, your plants are lacking in a bit of potassium. Just for your info, Red Cherry Shrimps are quite sensitive to large water changes. Wishing your family & you a very Happy New Year! 🎊🎆🎉
Hi from Portugal, you need to come here, to the Aquaeden stop :D Amazing aquarium, this is to keep. What is the pump you use to fill the water exchange, what strength does it have? I want to do the same method at home Thanks for all :)
Gorgeous. I would guess the holes in the leaves are from either the plant consuming it's self (very unlikely because you fertilize well). My second thought would be either algae or simply the plant telling you it is ready to let that particular leaf go. Chain loach, Gourami and most snails we choose to keep in my observation have never eaten plants. Mouthed them for fallen fish food or algae, yeah, but consumed, eaten or caused damage not to my knowledge. I was going to suggest adding shrimp to control algae, but saw you have some. hopefully they multiply twice over to help. BTW, like the pump tip. Never noticed you did that before. Lastly, why not utilize a super cheap Styrofoam ice chest or plastic tube for cleaning the glass wear? It likely would prove safer. :)
Hi George you really inspire me loved your workshop at Aquarium gardens the other week My set up been running just over the month been doing the water changes and dosing with the aquascaper complete and co2 but I do have some algea so been catchi g up this morning on your videos on riding the tank of it I just like to thank you for these videos they really help Iain Ely Cambridgeshire
George my friend, you are a gem of the hobby! I really love that you showed the full regime, from "oh man, we need to clean this" to the stunning result of some good old fashioned maintenance. Stay awesome sir!
Hi George, nice aquarium! But how about the oase filter? is it not too weak for aquarium of this size when using inline co2 diffuser? can you give a short review about filter? are you happy about it?
Hi George, please keep this system going! Also could you share your fertilising regime and whether you add root tabs? How long will your soil be able to last?
awesome video George. Quick question, since you add hard tap water, wont this affect the shrimps you have in the tank? I see them healthy and im sure they are breeding so do you do anything special to keep a safe parameters for them? I just added shrimps in my tank and I am so confused with all the overwhelming info I see online and here you are doing huge water change and your shrimp are thriving!!! kindly advise..
My guess is a potassium deficiency. I just had the same thing happen to me and potassium fixed it pretty quick. Love the video and the tank as always. I mention your channel a lot! lol
Only adding a question here... I have large nuisance bladder snails that leave holes in my healthy plants. I had a HUGE problem with them and since I only have a few remaining, the holes have stopped. Do you think it's a possibility of snail snacking? Thank you I'm really curious.
Holes in the leaves can be a sign of the plants not getting enough potassium, beautiful fish tank and it’s so relaxing watching it undergo the maintenance transformation :)
It's a fantastic looking tank George ! Some people say perfection can never be reached. Bro your dam close. All the best for 2019 bro and loads of success heading your way I'm sure.
Love your videos, George -- this one especially feels like hanging out with a nerdy (in the best way) aquarium friend :) Quick question -- when you're filling from the tap (through the bucket), when do you use the Prime to neutralize the potential ammonia? Do you just dose directly into the scape before refilling?
Hi George. I hope you are well. I am glad you still have that Awesome looking Aquascaped Aquarium, the Aquascape is absolutely beautiful and it is fantastic to see that it has not changed since it matured into the nicest Aquascape you have ever done. Thank you for sharing. You did a wonderful job of cleaning that marvelous Aquarium. Take care Sir. Have a great week.
Interesting video, thanks for sharing. Great to see a dirty tank before maintenance, the most videos on RUclips showing high polished tanks without any dirt. I think the holes are from the shrimps, I had that experience.
Merry Christmas George! This tank is amazing, definitely out of contest. I'll love to see some shots from the side, and watch the whole perspective of this scape, and maybe in the future video from the inside of the tanks, with a gopro or something, I don't think I've seen that before. 👍👍👍
George, love your videos. Lots of great advice! I've only started with planted tanks a year ago, made the usual mistakes first time round, doing a hard re-scape soon, thanks to some Christmas goodies and a cheap 2nd hand co2 system from family. What would you say is your favourite carpeting plant? It was amazing to find out how local Aquarium Gardens is! I live in Hemingford Grey. Keep on scaping! Angus.
Keep it going! Maybe do a fresh up With some new plants.. Improving a strong scape looks like a challenge to me! Thanks for the tips and make 2019 a strong scape year!
I have a suggestion for you. I would really love that you would create an separate videos for budget friendly aquascapes (hardscapes) where you do not use fancy ADA, Twinstar. Of course if your sponsors will not be against it.
Hi George, love this tank ,can’t believe it’s a year old,you have to keep this one running. As others have said already, your videos are inspirational,set ups,maintenance and visits to shops and shows. I love the George Farmer look.Been doing mine for 3 years ,but not really doing it well, after following you for some time now, I’m rescaping my 300 litre and my 30cm cube to a style like yours, and hopefully keeping them both maintained correctly. You’ve showed us how to do it all and we have learned a lot from you, so thank you for that.Good luck with everything you do next year and looking forward to following it all. Happy new year and keep on scaping
I have a very similar plant selection to you (including a lotus) and the only similar live stock I have to you is snails. So I would put my money on those being the cause of the holes. Great videos 👌
Loved the video George. I am ordering me the glass pipe set and hose cleaners now. They look so clean in the aquarium. I was so surprised when I opened a gift from my wife for Christmas. It was one of your shirts. I had just showed it to her once while watching one of your videos months ago. Love it! 😁
George, love this tank! I read your article in the Aquarium Hobby magazine about this tank and keeping a long-term scape, a topic rarely discussed but something I enjoy greatly in my home tanks. For the same reasons you mentioned, I've derived such pleasure from a low maintenance tank that you can enjoy watching mature over the long term. I saw that you use an in-line diffuser. I've never used one before but wanted to see if you have a recommended brand or type. I run an eheim pro 4 350.
My favourite home scape is one year old today (at time of filming). Should I keep it going for another year?
Let me know!
Keep on scaping 💚
Of course. Why even think about tearing it down?
Absolutely keep it going! I think I've told you before that your tank is very similar to mine...even down to fish selection. I've had mine going for close to 13 years now, and the cool thing about an old tank is how natural it looks after years of plant maturation, and migration (yes, some of my stem plants occasionally break off and end up stuck in the moss on the other side of the tank. If it looks good I leave. If not I take it out.
It's hard to find videos that show the life of a long term scape, so I'd say keep it for another year!
Keep it going...it's gorgeous! I've mine running just for 2 years and I don't intend to rescape it!
Yes, yes, most definitely keep it going....12 months ago this scape is got me back into the hobby.
Hi George, Snails do not have any mouth parts hard or strong enough to eat healthy plants.....same goes for the fish that you have. Holes in plants is a sign of a nutrient deficiency, mainly Manganese. The lack of this element causes the plant to prioritize even distribution of nutrients leading to sacrificing patches, which become necrotic. This is where people see snails and such eating the now easily digested morsel and incorrectly ascertain the wrong culprit.
I have nuisance bladder snails that do eat my healthy plants... I watch them do it... I've watched many vids and read articles on this, I've only heard they will eat your plants, healthy or no.
What is the truth?
Have you, or George, have any new ideas?
@@cd1673 Well, all i can say is, looks can be deceiving ! i cultivate several kinds of Physella acuta in my planted aquariums and none of them eat ANY of my healthy plants. Let me reiterate, If they can eat a plant...it's not healthy. Plants are too complex to go into detail here.
In stead of people calling them "pest snails" they should really be calling them "harbinger snails"... These snails are great "signalers" for poor water conditions AND plant deficiencies. if you see a snail eating a hole in a "healthy" plant, you should look up that plants culture, for you are surely missing something. Since i have read articles on this species dating back to the 1800's, i would be interested in the literature you are referencing.
I fully agree. Parts of plants which die off are easy to eat for snails and shrimps. I have cherry shrimp in my tank and they eat old bucephalandra leaves leaving holes in it. Perhaps magnesium or other microelement.
Oh snails can do eat up your plants , actually they can consume an entire plant just within days
I love these longer style video's. They are more of a chill vibe and are packet with helpful information and time to really view the scape.
I agree with you that this is probably one of the best scapes you've done - the only thing I might change is getting a backgroud light \ a frosted film, and also the colors seem a tiny bit "washed out", maybe because of these lights.
anyways definitely keep it as it is for at least a couple more months. (I'm going to try something similar on my new 60p ada tank :D)
Cheers mate! Nice idea on a background 👍
I’ve said it before but those Kessil lights really do differentiate from all others simply by means of that shimmer effect. And it looks so very nice against a polished aquascape! My first tank is now seven weeks and recently cycled and stocked. Going great largely because of your videos and others like you (mostly Europe too...lol. Need more here in the states) so thank you again George!
Great to hear 👍💚
Tank looks great George! I also enjoyed the format of this video. Well done!
Cheers mate! I wanted to ask for some advice actually. What’s best way to get hold of you? 😊
This "classic George Farmer" content is why I love this channel. Please dont take this as a jab, but you present the maintenance process (as I watch) as an; "If I can do this ... So can you". I think that (this) style of education is brilliant! Honestly, even though I'm still very new to the aquascaping lifestyle, your content reassures me that I can (and will) do this. How cool it is that you can get valuable knowledge, motivation, inspiration AND be rewarded with a super chill cinematic "classic George Farmer" aquascape all in one video! Cheers to you George!
Question... epiphyte/Rhizome plants with no substrate present in the system? 👍👎
Thanks for the content!
Cheers mate! 👍👍
It's grown in so beautifully, the crypts are amazing. Of course you should keep it running. Why would you not, it's a stunning tank and you, yourself said, it's the one constant you look forward to after all your travels.
I love watching you maintain that tank. It's nice and not terribly complicated with equipment.
Thanks Dee 👍
Love your videos , maybe 2019 discuss how and what fish fit best in tank sizes/scapes . Thanks
Great idea, thanks 🙏
Do you still had your first aquascape? If yes don't rescape it. It has many memories back then
*Sorry for bad English,i'm trying my best hehe
This is one of my faves that you have let grow and mature.
Have you thought of creating an area on the surface of the water for the Pearl Gouramis to Blow BubbleNests within.
I am referring as many people as I can to your youtube channel at work. So that they can be the best informed about how to go about the Initial setup, aswell as referring to UKAPS.
Keep doing what you do George. I have been lucky enough to watch you evolve in this hobby since the very beginning, back in the days of Tff.
Can't wait to get the Felix system and try it out.
And still in love with my EA600 Tank, its on its 12th Scape now since buying in March 2017.
Changing the Filter to a Hydra 1800, As want to try out the new Hydroxl Filter System.
George, can you recommend a smart app controller, as I have Chihiros RGB Lighting. And I am finding that the Chihiros Controller, only works when i am at home and within range of the unit.
For sure you should keep doing it !! It has required so much work and it is always beautiful when it is clean and clear ... 😉 a jewel ! 👍
Hi which pump do you use for refilling and is it just hose that’s connected?.. currently using buckets but something like used here would save a lot!
Thanks
Hi Laura. It’s an Eheim pump like this www.aquatics-warehouse.co.uk/eheim-filter-pump-compact-1000.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-PCe9NnV3wIVVeJ3Ch2nBAYSEAQYAiABEgKSOPD_BwE#/product/33937
I love that you provide us with "on a small budget" aquascape videos. As someone who has never had much money to spare, this helps me a lot. Seems as if I'm continually trying to figure out "how can I do 'that" with what money I have available. So Thank You very much, and I wish you a very Happy New Year :) .... by the way, that is one beautifully aquascaped tank, I can understand why it's your favorite.
Right George, how much will it cost me for you to come and scape my horizon 182 😭😭
Seriously haha
Email me - keeponscaping @ gmail . com
Love that scape. If you think you've had a problem with holes in plants you should have seen mine. Looked like someone had been practising with a machine gun on my swords.
Thanks Steve!
Lets go for another year on this one! NO DOUBT
Stay strong my friend, have a FUNtastic 2019!
...and keep on scaping our dreams, please 😉😏🙌🙏
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Probably nice to come back home, knowing that such Aquascape is waiting for you :D.
Great tank.
Is a 300l ok in a normal concrete house floor? When do you have to think about worrying about the sturdiness of the floor?
I put a cloth or rag in thebottom of the sink so no worry about banging the glass against the sink.
🥂
Yes, no problem 👍
You are a big inspiration for me to start a nano 5 gallon aquascape! Thank you for taking the time and effort to film, edit and upload your content to youtube! We all really appreciate it.
It was also extremely satisfying to watch you clean the glasswear as well!
Thanks Christopher 😊👍
Hey George may i ask how many bubbles per minute you put into your betta cube? Thankyou so so much! love the content!
Around 20 I guess. I don’t use a bubble counter. Just eyeball
I actually got worried about your plants having holes in it.
Keep showing off your tank i don't mind :)
Great video George. The tank looks awesome after a year! I really like lily glass pipes,but gets dirty so fast :D Anyway, I will continue to use them(It's not so hard to clean it). Aquariums look much better with glass pipes than plastic ones.
Snail question about this tank.
If you had your way, would you keep any snails or be rid of them all?
Rid. 👍
George, what is your honest opinion on filtration? Do you over filtrate or under filtrate your system?
Neither. It’s perfect 😎😊🤣
Hi George, nice and amazing Aquascape, It's also my favorit. Happy New Year.
Thanks and Happy New Year 🥳👍
Happy new year George ! Your movies are great. I love it ! 😁👋🐟🐠🐟
Thanks Maciej 😊👍
could you do a tank aquascape with plants from a maidenhead aquatics or a pets at home, i know you reccomend to go to specialist shops but sometimes pets at home are the closest and easiest shop to get to so it would be really good to see what you could do with their stock
Watch this space 😊
Happy aquascaping
The best scape by far! I really love it. This scape inspired me for my first try with a planted tank Thanks for all your videos George!
Cheers Sergio 👍
Yes, keep it running please. I love long term aquascaping! Your channel is the best one I've discovered this year. Great content, great guy! Thanks George! :)
Thanks Huib 👍😊
keep it going.. all of it! thank you for everything :)
Thanks Fluegalwolf! Happy New Year 🥳
Beautiful job George. Such an inspiration watching you aquascape. I love my Harlequin Rasbora’s. They swim against the current of the outflow pipe and ride the current. So relaxing watching them. Cheers mate.
Cheers Chris 👍💚
George, happy New Year 2019 !!!, que en 2019 sigas haciendo videos tan buenos como hasta ahora, sobre todo los de tu creación. Saludos !!!
Happy New Year 🥳
Liked and commenting. You have inspired me to take risks and push my scapes into the next level
Awesome to hear! Keep on scaping 💚
I love you work thank you for dis year aquascaping!! Greetz from holland
Thanks Sander 😊👍
@@GeorgeFarmerStudios 😉👍
The holes in the leaves could be caused by Potassium deficiency . I know that seems unlikely with daily dosing but the balance might be a bit off for this particular aquarium . Each one is unique as are it's requirements . Another possible cause could be the fact that aquatic plants can pull/recycle nutrients from old leaves to help fuel the development of new ones. I agree with keeping it ; looks great .
My gouramis always nibble at my plants!
Interesting to hear 👍
Absolutely awesome Aquascaping and thanks heaps for sharing 🙏🇦🇺
It’s an awesome scape!!! Just saw this now do u have a layout or a tutorial!!! I love to see it!! Thanks and a HAPPY NEW YEAR
Love it 😍🥰😀👍🏻🌿🍀
I agree with others & experienced it myself, your plants are lacking in a bit of potassium. Just for your info, Red Cherry Shrimps are quite sensitive to large water changes. Wishing your family & you a very Happy New Year! 🎊🎆🎉
Hi from Portugal, you need to come here, to the Aquaeden stop :D
Amazing aquarium, this is to keep.
What is the pump you use to fill the water exchange, what strength does it have?
I want to do the same method at home
Thanks for all :)
Thanks Joao. I’m planning a trip to Aquaeden in February 👍
Pump is Eheim 1000lph
@@GeorgeFarmerStudios Thanks 😁
You’re welcome 👍
Hi George. Looks amazing.
Merry Christmas and happy new year
Happy New Year 👍💚
Gorgeous.
I would guess the holes in the leaves are from either the plant consuming it's self (very unlikely because you fertilize well). My second thought would be either algae or simply the plant telling you it is ready to let that particular leaf go. Chain loach, Gourami and most snails we choose to keep in my observation have never eaten plants. Mouthed them for fallen fish food or algae, yeah, but consumed, eaten or caused damage not to my knowledge.
I was going to suggest adding shrimp to control algae, but saw you have some. hopefully they multiply twice over to help.
BTW, like the pump tip. Never noticed you did that before.
Lastly, why not utilize a super cheap Styrofoam ice chest or plastic tube for cleaning the glass wear? It likely would prove safer. :)
A really beautiful scape! What crypts have you used in the background?
Greatings from Austria✋
Thanks!
Cryptocoryne usteriana
Cryptocoryne balansae
Cryptocoryne Mi Oya
Thank you👍👍
Welcome 👍
Add shrimp. Would look so cool and might even help control algae....or make a snake for pearl G. (beautiful fih btw).
Hi George you really inspire me loved your workshop at Aquarium gardens the other week
My set up been running just over the month been doing the water changes and dosing with the aquascaper complete and co2 but I do have some algea so been catchi g up this morning on your videos on riding the tank of it
I just like to thank you for these videos they really help
Iain Ely Cambridgeshire
i really love all your work! well done!!!
Thanks Allan 👍
Hi George, I suffer with depression but aquascaping as really helped me and watching your channel so thank you
George my friend, you are a gem of the hobby! I really love that you showed the full regime, from "oh man, we need to clean this" to the stunning result of some good old fashioned maintenance. Stay awesome sir!
Thanks Bentley! Appreciate it 😊👍
Hi George, nice aquarium! But how about the oase filter? is it not too weak for aquarium of this size when using inline co2 diffuser? can you give a short review about filter? are you happy about it?
George, what is the name of the cryptocoryne in the center of the aquarium in the foreground?
As other before me said, you are an inspiration! Thank you very much for all videos, there very educational!
Great video. Explaining what you are doing and your reasoning make this a great video for someone just getting into the hobby. Thanks mate!
Thank you for the video. I’ve learned a lot from this video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You’re welcome 😊
I subscribed cause it awesome
Thanks Juan 👍
What are the various cryptocoryne species in the back? I see the list, but I'm not good at matching names to species.
Cryptocoryne Mi Oya, balansae and usteriana
@@GeorgeFarmerStudios Thank you very much
You’re welcome 😊
Un acuario muy guapo!! Lástima que no entiendo ni papa lo que dices...
Hi George, please keep this system going!
Also could you share your fertilising regime and whether you add root tabs? How long will your soil be able to last?
awesome video George. Quick question, since you add hard tap water, wont this affect the shrimps you have in the tank? I see them healthy and im sure they are breeding so do you do anything special to keep a safe parameters for them? I just added shrimps in my tank and I am so confused with all the overwhelming info I see online and here you are doing huge water change and your shrimp are thriving!!! kindly advise..
Nothing special. Neocaridina seem to thrive in the hard water and the large water changes. 👍
My guess is a potassium deficiency. I just had the same thing happen to me and potassium fixed it pretty quick. Love the video and the tank as always. I mention your channel a lot! lol
I don't think so. He had large unevenly spread holes. Potassium deficiency causes small even holes.
Its the loaches. Any loach ive ever kept put holes in my plants. Not a single plant I ever kept was safe from them.
Only adding a question here... I have large nuisance bladder snails that leave holes in my healthy plants. I had a HUGE problem with them and since I only have a few remaining, the holes have stopped.
Do you think it's a possibility of snail snacking?
Thank you
I'm really curious.
@@cd1673 most aquatic snails only feed of degrading material.
Tank still looking good George did a black water aquascape yesterday it was very challenging to get it looking good
Thank you George!! You're an inspiration ♥️👍
Are the massive crypts at the back wendtii Brown?
Holes in the leaves can be a sign of the plants not getting enough potassium, beautiful fish tank and it’s so relaxing watching it undergo the maintenance transformation :)
I loved this scape so much. I prefer this style and lightning in comparsion to the new scape.
But the new one is great too!
Awesome aquarium, i want one, nice music..what is it ?
Thanks. All the music I use is from Epidemic Sounds 👍
@@GeorgeFarmerStudios Thanks George.
What inline diffusor do you use?
Up Aqua
Thank you for responding george
how often to you service your canisters?
Hello 😀
Loaches are eating soft plants, hygrophilia, lotus...
I give them Spiruline tablets And they quit eating plants.
Thanks 🙏
It's a fantastic looking tank George ! Some people say perfection can never be reached. Bro your dam close. All the best for 2019 bro and loads of success heading your way I'm sure.
Thanks so much 👍
Wow I use the exact same method to fill up my tank. A bucket under the sink with a pump in it.
Love your videos, George -- this one especially feels like hanging out with a nerdy (in the best way) aquarium friend :) Quick question -- when you're filling from the tap (through the bucket), when do you use the Prime to neutralize the potential ammonia? Do you just dose directly into the scape before refilling?
Thanks David! I usually dose into the fresh water as it’s being added. Check out my maintenance video on my Malawi cichlid scape 👍
Hi George, is this the fine or coarse Maui sand? Trying to decide between the two🙂
holes in leaves.. potassium deficiency?
Hi George, I've been watching your videos for years, great work! I have a question, where do you buy the glass equipment for the filter?
Thanks so much 😊
Any Evolution Aqua stockist
Hi George! What’s the water parameters? pH, Kh, Gh and temp?
tank looks great! get some deep red plants in there, it will be a difference maker!!!
Hi George.
I hope you are well.
I am glad you still have that Awesome looking Aquascaped Aquarium, the Aquascape is absolutely beautiful and it is fantastic to see that it has not changed since it matured into the nicest Aquascape you have ever done.
Thank you for sharing.
You did a wonderful job of cleaning that marvelous Aquarium.
Take care Sir. Have a great week.
Thanks mate and thanks for your support! Really appreciated 😊👍
Anytime. 😊👍
Interesting video, thanks for sharing. Great to see a dirty tank before maintenance, the most videos on RUclips showing high polished tanks without any dirt. I think the holes are from the shrimps, I had that experience.
Thanks Bernd👍
Merry Christmas George! This tank is amazing, definitely out of contest. I'll love to see some shots from the side, and watch the whole perspective of this scape, and maybe in the future video from the inside of the tanks, with a gopro or something, I don't think I've seen that before. 👍👍👍
Great idea thanks 👍
Amazing tank, I keep this video as a sample to create at home once! thank You
You should keep it going. Look at Amano’s more popular tanks, they’re years old. Age adds something that can’t be replicated in any other way.
Thanks 🙏
Another fab film staring the Red Colander, and George! 😬 I think keep it going a bit longer, it’s looking beautiful.
Cheers Billy 😊👍
George, love your videos. Lots of great advice! I've only started with planted tanks a year ago, made the usual mistakes first time round, doing a hard re-scape soon, thanks to some Christmas goodies and a cheap 2nd hand co2 system from family. What would you say is your favourite carpeting plant?
It was amazing to find out how local Aquarium Gardens is! I live in Hemingford Grey.
Keep on scaping! Angus.
Hey Angus! Hemingford Grey is only
5 miles from me. Lovely area 💚
My favourite carpeting plant is probably Eleocharis mini
Keep it going! Maybe do a fresh up With some new plants.. Improving a strong scape looks like a challenge to me! Thanks for the tips and make 2019 a strong scape year!
Cheers Michael 👍
I have a suggestion for you. I would really love that you would create an separate videos for budget friendly aquascapes (hardscapes) where you do not use fancy ADA, Twinstar. Of course if your sponsors will not be against it.
I have a playlist for budget scapes
ruclips.net/p/PLKedE6P1X5OzHvLkpRy5WEFF6gjX0U3mN
Yeah, George! I love this one too 😁 😍 I love your maintenance videos.Very complete and informative 👌 You'r the best! 😜
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Hi George, love this tank ,can’t believe it’s a year old,you have to keep this one running. As others have said already, your videos are inspirational,set ups,maintenance and visits to shops and shows. I love the George Farmer look.Been doing mine for 3 years ,but not really doing it well, after following you for some time now, I’m rescaping my 300 litre and my 30cm cube to a style like yours, and hopefully keeping them both maintained correctly. You’ve showed us how to do it all and we have learned a lot from you, so thank you for that.Good luck with everything you do next year and looking forward to following it all. Happy new year and keep on scaping
Thanks Martin. Really appreciate your feedback and good luck with your scapes. Happy New Year 😊👍
Yes you should keep the scape 🙂👍.And bye the way have you reduced the fishes here I could see only one peal guramy..
Thanks. They are all in there 👍
I have a very similar plant selection to you (including a lotus) and the only similar live stock I have to you is snails. So I would put my money on those being the cause of the holes. Great videos 👌
Thanks Richard, sounds like the loaches may be the culprits 👍
wasteful git more money than sense. clean the older stones instead & stop the nonsense
It a beautiful Aquascape. Simply breath taking. I want it in my log home. LOL
Thanks Benji 👍
Your home tank looks absolutely fantastic - i love it and hope to see it next year again in this top condition..... Cheerio from Germany
Danke 🙏
Loved the video George. I am ordering me the glass pipe set and hose cleaners now. They look so clean in the aquarium.
I was so surprised when I opened a gift from my wife for Christmas. It was one of your shirts. I had just showed it to her once while watching one of your videos months ago.
Love it! 😁
Awesome gift 😊👍
also one of my favourites!! Merry Christhmas and a happy newyear!
Thanks Benjamin! Happy New Year mate 👍😊
How come your fish don’t jump out of the tank?
do you have soil in there ? because the sand on the edges is thin, but maybe in the island area?
George, love this tank! I read your article in the Aquarium Hobby magazine about this tank and keeping a long-term scape, a topic rarely discussed but something I enjoy greatly in my home tanks. For the same reasons you mentioned, I've derived such pleasure from a low maintenance tank that you can enjoy watching mature over the long term. I saw that you use an in-line diffuser. I've never used one before but wanted to see if you have a recommended brand or type. I run an eheim pro 4 350.
Thanks David. I like the new CO2 Art Inline diffuser 👍🙏