My Friends’ Aquarium Makeover!

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2024

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  • @nicolaflanagan4060
    @nicolaflanagan4060 4 роки тому +67

    A huge thank you George, we love our new aquascape! Really appreciate your hard work. Ethan loved helping you. Hopefully next time you visit it’ll be looking just as good! Thanks again. 😀

    • @KermitTheFrogman
      @KermitTheFrogman 4 роки тому +2

      You guys are super lucky!!

    • @marypaigeflynn4512
      @marypaigeflynn4512 4 роки тому +2

      This was very special George!!! And I know Ethan enjoyed this as well! I hope you all have a very blessed day! 🙏🌿🐟🌿💚

    • @katymacros8482
      @katymacros8482 4 роки тому

      Did you have any melt back because all the plants were new?

    • @BRUH-xz1zp
      @BRUH-xz1zp 4 роки тому +1

      @@katymacros8482 im guessing there was no melting since shops keep the plants in tanks too. So maybe just if they had a new batch otherwise i dont think there was any melting.

  • @SteveHinrichs
    @SteveHinrichs 4 роки тому +14

    This is a great video because it reflects what the average person will need to do when using local shops. We do not have access to a lot of inventory locally. What you build with limited supplies is awesome. It is a true reflection what the average person can do with limited plants, substrate, and hard scape. Great video.

  • @elmoretingle
    @elmoretingle 3 роки тому

    Who can resist a ‘ before’ and ‘after’? I appreciate the simplicity of your approach. Use what’s available.
    Excellent.

  • @markwakefield4257
    @markwakefield4257 4 роки тому +22

    Hi George. Definitely like the idea of “tank makeover” videos. Watching the transformation is enjoyable and the ‘before and after’ picture is satisfying. Please do more of these! Thanks! 👍🏻

  • @sabinascarabino9494
    @sabinascarabino9494 4 роки тому +60

    Pimp my tank! I like the idea, not all the aquariums need to have dragon stones and CO2 plants :)

    • @samg1879
      @samg1879 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah, I like it too. Although I'm currently getting into high tech tanks, I do love seeing a more "normal" setup. Reminds me of life before the obsession! Can you imagine a professional aquascaper coming in and redoing your tank back when you first started out, god that must feel good. I do hope this video gets lots of views so we can see more of this

  • @chilloutvibesforyou
    @chilloutvibesforyou 4 роки тому

    I think tank Makeovers is a great idea! 1. You are helping people 2. You are doing something you love to do 3. Others can learn from it! 🐟👍

  • @Angrypolack
    @Angrypolack 4 роки тому +30

    Awesome video. Really appreciate the “tank makeover” theme.

    • @shrimperlincs3395
      @shrimperlincs3395 4 роки тому +1

      The 'George Farmer Aquarium Rescue' show. 🦐✔️

  • @sanjeevsingh2858
    @sanjeevsingh2858 3 роки тому

    It is a very good example of rescuing an almost abandoned tank to an beautiful nature living looking tank...... I feel that everyone should practice doing this & guide our coming generation on how to love the nature...... a grand salute to George Farmer 🙏🏼🌱

  • @AngellusBlack
    @AngellusBlack 4 роки тому +2

    I think a simple "aquarium makeover" series like this one would be amazing! Not everyone has access to premium hardscape materials and plants, or is interested in running CO2 and expensive lights. Yet you can still achieve a beautiful aquascape like this one with simple materials and equipment found at any decent aquarium store. I think it would be a good staring-off point to introduce new people to the hobby, or to rekindle interest in people that have had a tank in the past and failed.

  •  3 роки тому

    Tank makeovers sounds like a fantastic idea for a video series

  • @workermeeofficial3665
    @workermeeofficial3665 4 роки тому

    Keep it light and bright. No black background. Nice easy to maintain island scapes are perfect for a family

  • @kyleleen_
    @kyleleen_ 3 роки тому

    Love this tank makeover concept! I would definitely enjoy more of these. I even like the added challenge of working with a limited selection at the nearest aquarium store -- creativity flourishes with such constraints or challenges :)

  • @GreatAscape
    @GreatAscape 4 роки тому

    Great Job George for what you had to work with ! Side note - can't wait for your book 📚!

  • @gemmasimmonsgarlinge8912
    @gemmasimmonsgarlinge8912 4 роки тому +9

    Love it! 😍
    This was a great way of showing what you can do with a trip to the LFS and a spare weekend - really accessible for beginners and very budget friendly 🙂 definitely fits in with your ethos of promoting aquascaping too.
    The only drawback is you'll be inundated with offers of tanks to makeover 🤣😉

  • @beaka63
    @beaka63 4 роки тому

    Nice work! I think tank makeovers are a great idea! And you're obviously very good at it, without getting over people's heads.

  • @SudhirRavindramohan
    @SudhirRavindramohan 4 роки тому

    Def shout out to you for showing us that with locally available and limited materials you can create a simple easy to maintain and aesthetically pleasing layout.
    Def for for the black background.

  • @jewelleryhannah7493
    @jewelleryhannah7493 4 роки тому +19

    “aesthetically challenging” 😂

  • @melanieholmes6596
    @melanieholmes6596 4 роки тому +2

    Love the fact you are showcasing a TRULY low tech scape that looks beautiful.

  • @JoeyunderscoreJr
    @JoeyunderscoreJr 4 роки тому

    I loved the time lapse of you draining the tank and seeing all the snails move towards the water

  • @themarvel2009
    @themarvel2009 3 роки тому

    Great idea George
    Love to see make overs of nano tanks , as well as the larger ones

  • @stevensanders7262
    @stevensanders7262 3 роки тому

    Great aquarium set up! Would be nice to see it again in a few months time to see how it's progressing!

  • @andywright41
    @andywright41 4 роки тому

    Great to see what you can do on a real budget and limited options George.
    This video will help loads of people improve their tanks.

  • @dqfuller
    @dqfuller 4 роки тому

    Nice theme for a series. I am sure lots of people can be inspired to do simple tank makeovers

  • @jpvaines
    @jpvaines 4 роки тому

    Yes please to more makeovers, but still using local fish stores and plants/accessories that are commonly available. Simple set ups that are easy to both make and maintain, and yet look good. Many thanks.

  • @danprice6949
    @danprice6949 4 роки тому

    Awesome. More of these makeover videos George!

  • @marypaigeflynn4512
    @marypaigeflynn4512 4 роки тому

    This was wonderful George.. I really love seeing before and afters. This just needed a little transforming and a special touch! This really shows how you can turn an aquarium around with following a few steps and knowing what kind of materials will work for what you're trying to achieve! I think the black background would look really nice!
    I really enjoy this kind of video! It turned out beautifully! Ethan was a great helper and I think Ethan's going to do well helping maintain this Aquarium! I do believe you may have inspired a future aquascaper 🙏💚 I hope you're having a wonderful week! Stay well my friend!! 🙏🌿🐟🌿💚

  • @lindseyadams1658
    @lindseyadams1658 4 роки тому

    Tank Makeovers! YES!!!

  • @barnaattila
    @barnaattila 4 роки тому

    That's why I like your channel as you say "just off the cuff". I started having an aquarium like this with really easy plants and with no co2 etc when I was 12.I think was a brilliant idea to move the tank by the door. It looks pretty and no need for background. Well done George. :)

  • @JCAnimals
    @JCAnimals 4 роки тому +6

    Beautiful scape! Looks so good!

  • @maggiepeel1911
    @maggiepeel1911 4 роки тому

    Really great video. Lovely spontaneity. Shows your genuine passion for aquascaping - you couldn't resist rescuing the neglected tank! More content like this please George.

  • @keikol.7110
    @keikol.7110 4 роки тому

    Tank makeovers would be awesome !!

  • @alasdairaquatics
    @alasdairaquatics 4 роки тому

    Great video George! Shows what can be done with some easy plants and minimal hardscape. 👍 Wicked work!
    Also very excited for the book release! 📙🐟🌱

  • @newmexicoaquatics282
    @newmexicoaquatics282 4 роки тому

    Great video and beautiful scape George! Yes more like this! Thank you for sharing! - Little Bobby

  • @TheTravellingDuck
    @TheTravellingDuck 4 роки тому

    So awesome. What a great idea for videos that are a bit different. Love the before and after. More makeovers please!

  • @AquaBenyStyle
    @AquaBenyStyle 4 роки тому

    I think that the black background in the aquarium is the best thing to add because the filter coincides with the black background and you can't see it that way. The black background shows us a certain depth of the aquarium and we can see all the beauty of this tank.

  • @gaborpetro2296
    @gaborpetro2296 4 роки тому +1

    I do appreciated your willingness to help someone and introduce him to this hobby. Great virtue that everyone should cultivate.

  • @moomoome42
    @moomoome42 4 роки тому +3

    I like this tank makeover thing. Feels like reality television

  • @tracys_plants
    @tracys_plants 4 роки тому

    LOVE tank makeovers!!!!! Love seeing what you could do with limited supplies. This is my favorite vide ever 💕

  • @thiagocrisanti9897
    @thiagocrisanti9897 4 роки тому +1

    In my modest opinion low light tanks without CO2 is the best option in a long run, you do not need to be worried about the soil losing its nutrients in 2 years, cheaper budget no CO2 and hight tech lights and yet you have green in your house choosing the right plants!

  • @craigsmart1986
    @craigsmart1986 4 роки тому +14

    Can only imagine your reaction when you saw that aquarium lol

  • @snaddybabz
    @snaddybabz 4 роки тому

    Great idea with the makeovers. i would love to watch more of that.

  • @oneplusaspris1843
    @oneplusaspris1843 3 роки тому

    great idea about the makeovers!

  • @jacklaporte472
    @jacklaporte472 4 роки тому

    George I must say that you have a rare talent. I can only dream to have such an artistic touch. Marvellous!

  • @sorinalexandru9347
    @sorinalexandru9347 4 роки тому

    Beautiful makeover , thank you again , George Farmer !

  • @aquascaper5872
    @aquascaper5872 4 роки тому

    One of the best aquascaper👏

  • @ericplunder2744
    @ericplunder2744 4 роки тому +4

    Brilliant makeover! I can't imagine you could NOT have re scaped that tank. It was the stuff of nightmares.

  • @bill9318
    @bill9318 3 роки тому

    Well done my friend!

  • @fload46d
    @fload46d 4 роки тому

    Very good, George, and thank you from Indiana. Yes, this is interesting to see a remake and also advice when there is no proper substrate.

  • @magnusfrivoll5473
    @magnusfrivoll5473 4 роки тому

    Well done and I like the concept

  • @aquariumcomeback3841
    @aquariumcomeback3841 4 роки тому

    That's What Friends Are For 👍🏼

  • @EvaAquatic
    @EvaAquatic 4 роки тому

    Awesome aquarium makeover 🤩👍

  • @clinth67
    @clinth67 4 роки тому

    As much as I like your top end aquascaping videos, its great to see you applying your skills to the average aquarium keeper. Would definitely like to see more videos like this 👍🏻

  • @peteriverson4682
    @peteriverson4682 4 роки тому

    Love this new theme! Never seen anybody do an aquarium makeover series! Great idea!

  • @AndrewKilvington
    @AndrewKilvington 4 роки тому

    Tank makeovers is a great idea...got one here for your next project George 😁

  • @MHAquaticsUK
    @MHAquaticsUK 4 роки тому +1

    This is truly awesome, you should do more videos transforming tanks!

  • @midnightswagger7578
    @midnightswagger7578 4 роки тому

    I really loved this video. A little more of what the average person starting out deals with in working with what is available locally and making the best of it.

  • @y4nnickschmitt
    @y4nnickschmitt 4 роки тому

    As always a very enjoyable episode to watch. Cheers

  • @terrywilliams5810
    @terrywilliams5810 4 роки тому

    Nice one George, always ready to help out . Top guy.

  • @VictoriaLeeCreates
    @VictoriaLeeCreates 3 роки тому

    I love sharing this hobby with my friends n others. It invites such therapeutic energy to a person and a home💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 😎🤘

  • @MeredithPlease
    @MeredithPlease 4 роки тому

    I use a small foam roller and paint the back of tanks with a couple layers of black acrylic - peels right off if you need it to!

  • @cyndifalk
    @cyndifalk 4 роки тому +1

    I really like this idea as a feature for your channel! So many of us run into really terrible aquariums in our friend's houses, and I love how you show how easy it is to transform embarrassing eyesore into a beautiful feature! Edit: I am shocked that you randomly found such beautiful plants at a non-aquascaping store - trying not to be jealous.

  • @Huipie81
    @Huipie81 4 роки тому

    Love this; make due with what you have. You can make something great with limited materials, all the more challenging! Great looking tank you have created. Cheers

  • @torp.b.1814
    @torp.b.1814 4 роки тому +3

    Would love to see more makeovers!

  • @reginaphalanges7331
    @reginaphalanges7331 4 роки тому

    I love it! Great job!!

  • @Andy-From-England
    @Andy-From-England 4 роки тому

    I do agree george extremely awesome make over even the fish are smiling 😃 it would be cool to see more make overs

  • @Ourfrenchiegirls
    @Ourfrenchiegirls 4 роки тому

    Awesome George. Great concept!

  • @joostwoertman7224
    @joostwoertman7224 4 роки тому

    Nice George! Please follow up with re-visits. To help us understand how tanks evolve.

  • @jeffb5785
    @jeffb5785 2 роки тому

    I was inspired by this video as I recently got interested in aquascaping after many years of plastic plants for my African Cichlids. I want to do a tank or two for colorful Shrimp and one for schools of Tetra's or Platy's

  • @KeysTanks
    @KeysTanks 4 роки тому +1

    Very kind thing you have done, another brilliant video. keep up the great work!

  • @papafish7979
    @papafish7979 4 роки тому

    Wow great job ~ 😊🐟

  • @luiswicho5301
    @luiswicho5301 4 роки тому

    Nice result. Keep doing it!

  • @elmirbazdalic5694
    @elmirbazdalic5694 4 роки тому

    Great job🐟🌿🐠

  • @ravenslament622
    @ravenslament622 4 роки тому

    What a lovely gift for your friends, and reading the other messages I feel that a Aquarium Makeover series would be well received.
    I've a similar sized non co2 aquarium same filter and lighting although I am unsure what daily dose should I be adding to the water to best benefit the plants.

  • @fai888
    @fai888 4 роки тому +1

    LOL I bet George was having a nightmare when sleeping over there after seeing the fish tank 😴 The young boy looks pleasantly happy after the makeover as would I 😀

  • @darrenderousse4804
    @darrenderousse4804 4 роки тому

    Nice scape for the materials you had available George! Interested to see how the stem plants grow without aqua soil or root tabs! I also have thicker leaves trident fern! I love the way it looks! Keep up the great videos!

  • @kevinsam9278
    @kevinsam9278 4 роки тому

    Awesome.. More videos like this pls

  • @cullinf2077
    @cullinf2077 4 роки тому

    Yep, the tank make over idea is a good one.

  • @anthonymaynard8139
    @anthonymaynard8139 4 роки тому

    Love the idea of tank make over
    Would really enjoy that

  • @mihai.ceausescu
    @mihai.ceausescu 4 роки тому +1

    "estetically challenging" - I am simply laughing my ass of, well said.
    On the other note, we sometimes need a boost to get us on the right track, well done George!

  • @HaS-jq1ng
    @HaS-jq1ng 4 роки тому

    Yessss love this content please do more tank makeovers!!

  • @c.f.8189
    @c.f.8189 4 роки тому

    Hello George, very nice video! Thank you! Waiting for more makeover Videos! 😃
    Greetings from germany
    Claudia 🙋

  • @danforsythe5869
    @danforsythe5869 4 роки тому

    I always just add some of the old water and some seachem prime. The old filter media on that tank will be infested with snails. You gotta keep the snails at bay!

  • @lyamnickless2443
    @lyamnickless2443 4 роки тому

    This was a great video, as simple as the setup was, it still came out great, I would even go as far to discourage trimming. Let the tank do it’s own thing and go for a full jungle look!

  • @type2diabeticfree428
    @type2diabeticfree428 4 роки тому +2

    The tank looked better before the make over... the snails and algae looked great under the light!
    Seriously- great video and goes to show that you can do so much to improve a tank with a little bit of creativity and money.

  • @billkigathi3492
    @billkigathi3492 4 роки тому

    Really cool series 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @jburtlanders
    @jburtlanders 4 роки тому

    That light is great for plants

  • @spencer5082
    @spencer5082 4 роки тому +1

    Holy snap that was a lot of MTS!!! Hopefully you told them about overfeeding and how that happens! Lol. Great work sir!

  • @jackhill3837
    @jackhill3837 4 роки тому

    I think this is a great idea!

  • @iycekold
    @iycekold 4 роки тому +6

    Also tell your friend to send a update of the tank every three months so it wont look as horrible as beforw

  • @KingsAquariumsAndReptileRoom
    @KingsAquariumsAndReptileRoom 4 роки тому

    Awesome video george

  • @Chris-vc6bn
    @Chris-vc6bn 4 роки тому

    Great makeover them trumpet snails are a real pain 🤦‍♂️ looks good 👍 and the family is happy that’s all that counts nice work George

  • @emreberker6422
    @emreberker6422 4 роки тому

    Great job, loved the makeover theme.

  • @vesawuoristo4162
    @vesawuoristo4162 4 роки тому

    Very nice tank.

  • @krzysztofradziszewski5009
    @krzysztofradziszewski5009 4 роки тому

    Awesome transformation, but stones I would use black lava or if red red lava, dragon (as those three not changing water parameters, or if so slightly) or even maple leaf rock. My chose is based on shape, as are not so rough in comperment to those used in this tank.
    Regards.

  • @niebuhrsongs
    @niebuhrsongs 4 роки тому +1

    What a great episode! It seems casual and off the cuff, which feels relaxing ;-)

  • @raimondogomes6407
    @raimondogomes6407 4 роки тому

    Looking cool scape george keep it as it is no background needed love like that maby some extra classic algee eaters and amano schrimp might do the trick to help keep algee at bay grate work again as always !!👌💯

  • @thiagocrisanti9897
    @thiagocrisanti9897 4 роки тому

    Great job! I would only invert the position of the heater and filter hiding the heater behind the filter.

  • @anderswinberg5165
    @anderswinberg5165 4 роки тому

    Hello George Just bought your book, looking forward to my own signed copy

  • @lauraashmore7184
    @lauraashmore7184 4 роки тому

    Oh my gosh, Maidenhead aquatics in Lincoln is where I shop! If I’d seen you there I would have died! 😂

  • @robwilliams9965
    @robwilliams9965 4 роки тому

    Lovely transformation but you should have talked them into another tank for the living room with pea-puffers and put all those MTS to good use! 😃