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

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • Another shallow display aquarium for The Green Machine created by James Findley. Full Setup Specifications and step by step photo journal here: www.thegreenmac...
    Aquarium: ADA Cube Garden 120-F: 120W x 30D x 20H cm
    This nature aquarium show the dramatic effect that can be achieved using a minimal number of plant species- three in this case.

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  • @captain_guppy
    @captain_guppy Рік тому +29

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

    • @sidharthsoman851
      @sidharthsoman851 Рік тому +1

      What happened to the green machine fellas?

    • @w.d.c.6657
      @w.d.c.6657 6 місяців тому

      @@sidharthsoman851 I am also wondering...

    • @MagTvest
      @MagTvest 3 місяці тому

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

  • @SohanMeegahage
    @SohanMeegahage 9 років тому +319

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

    • @oNorw
      @oNorw 9 років тому +3

      yeah and the music and everything is soo relaxing :)

    • @Amiro1990
      @Amiro1990 8 років тому +1

      indeed

    • @wandererinthedust276
      @wandererinthedust276 8 років тому +5

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

    • @tarmbruster1
      @tarmbruster1 8 років тому +1

      Have a couple drinks and its even better.

    • @cree_VI
      @cree_VI 8 років тому +2

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

  • @ophello
    @ophello 8 років тому +265

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

  • @alternativeaquascaping517
    @alternativeaquascaping517 3 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

    • @alternativeaquascaping517
      @alternativeaquascaping517 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @AndreiOskar
    @AndreiOskar 10 років тому +39

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

    • @C-MAGs
      @C-MAGs 10 років тому +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 років тому +10

      Overly pretentious narration? Didnt seem so to me.

    • @C-MAGs
      @C-MAGs 10 років тому

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

    • @AndreiOskar
      @AndreiOskar 10 років тому +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 років тому +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!

  • @AnindyaMukherjeeTheGamer
    @AnindyaMukherjeeTheGamer 11 років тому +53

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

  • @bradsimpson8724
    @bradsimpson8724 8 років тому +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.

  • @yashkumar6680
    @yashkumar6680 10 років тому +1

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

  • @MattsTankss
    @MattsTankss 11 років тому

    James is the best aquascaper I've seen

  • @ttallassa
    @ttallassa 7 років тому

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

  • @smcoyle87
    @smcoyle87 11 років тому +2

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

  • @author_shivangi7611
    @author_shivangi7611 10 років тому +2

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

  • @holabobito
    @holabobito 11 років тому

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

  • @3weed
    @3weed 11 років тому

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

  • @staycalmandreflect5296
    @staycalmandreflect5296 10 років тому

    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.

  • @deepteek7439
    @deepteek7439 3 роки тому

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

  • @EnLaiten
    @EnLaiten 10 років тому +1

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

  • @tommylaudani6304
    @tommylaudani6304 11 років тому

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

  • @DD-ez1ho
    @DD-ez1ho 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @Solidarity1024
    @Solidarity1024 7 років тому

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

  • @TheWillis1237
    @TheWillis1237 10 років тому +1

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

  • @DanceLvr
    @DanceLvr 10 років тому +1

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

  • @kirill_muz
    @kirill_muz 5 років тому +1

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

  • @CaptMorgasm
    @CaptMorgasm 6 років тому

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

  • @emielcooreman8711
    @emielcooreman8711 7 років тому +5

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

  • @Alniemi
    @Alniemi 2 роки тому +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

  • @konurolPL
    @konurolPL 11 років тому

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

  • @TheGreenMachineLtd
    @TheGreenMachineLtd  10 років тому +10

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

  • @lucianoromero7336
    @lucianoromero7336 7 років тому

    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

  • @TheGreenMachineLtd
    @TheGreenMachineLtd  11 років тому +8

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

  • @ChiYuki44
    @ChiYuki44 10 років тому +4

    this is far the best instructional video i have ever seen

  • @lucaslambert8970
    @lucaslambert8970 5 років тому

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

  • @drlithium7028
    @drlithium7028 5 років тому

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

  • @erincal6239
    @erincal6239 6 років тому

    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.

  • @fishandbirds997
    @fishandbirds997 11 років тому

    I love watching these videos before I go to sleep.

  • @davidramirez6044
    @davidramirez6044 11 років тому

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

  • @modden94
    @modden94 11 років тому

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

  • @darshan086
    @darshan086 5 років тому

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

  • @AkAbeeli
    @AkAbeeli 11 років тому

    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!

  • @lynnc5291
    @lynnc5291 8 років тому +3

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

  • @mikef3300
    @mikef3300 6 років тому

    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

  • @AndHaunted
    @AndHaunted 10 років тому

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

  • @tristinatr
    @tristinatr 10 років тому

    This is absolutely breathtaking.

  • @sauce773
    @sauce773 8 років тому

    I'm amazed at how aquarium looks

  • @mrek2068
    @mrek2068 9 років тому

    Love all your aquascapes - a real source of inspiration.

  • @swamptank7531
    @swamptank7531 4 роки тому

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

  • @ScrewDrvr
    @ScrewDrvr 11 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful James.

  • @dayanands3432
    @dayanands3432 11 років тому

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

  • @juttamaier2111
    @juttamaier2111 10 років тому

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

  • @rimurv7139
    @rimurv7139 6 років тому +1

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

  • @TheGreenMachineLtd
    @TheGreenMachineLtd  11 років тому

    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.

  • @HangmanOfficialUploads
    @HangmanOfficialUploads 5 років тому

    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.

  • @its_whack
    @its_whack 6 років тому

    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.

  • @AbscondWoW
    @AbscondWoW 9 років тому +2

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

  • @artlego1007
    @artlego1007 5 років тому

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

  • @Tiefenhall
    @Tiefenhall 5 років тому

    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^^

  • @Slimjim0514
    @Slimjim0514 10 років тому

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

  • @scubyduu
    @scubyduu 11 років тому

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

  • @representtexas
    @representtexas 11 років тому +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!

  • @roshan3973
    @roshan3973 11 років тому

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

  • @Boom2Pow
    @Boom2Pow 5 років тому

    JAMES! YOU ARE GENIUS!!!!

  • @gedesatria
    @gedesatria 8 років тому

    Mind blowing work of art.
    love your work.

  • @Landstudiolviv
    @Landstudiolviv 8 років тому +2

    Thank you for teaching, best regards from Ukraine

  • @djssquibbs3295
    @djssquibbs3295 5 років тому

    Definitely 'simply stunning'

  • @danielgregory4977
    @danielgregory4977 5 років тому

    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!

  • @glennt1962
    @glennt1962 6 років тому

    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.

  • @tookrispy8809
    @tookrispy8809 10 років тому +79

    You inspired me to start Aqua scaping

    • @TheGreenMachineLtd
      @TheGreenMachineLtd  10 років тому +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 років тому +1

      +MINERCRAFT PICASSO do a minecraft aquascape!

    • @kreed1004
      @kreed1004 7 років тому

      dont!

    • @yokakeshinowakane
      @yokakeshinowakane 7 років тому

      goodbye wallet

  • @ЕгорЕгоров-о1р
    @ЕгорЕгоров-о1р 10 років тому

    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!

  • @RussellChilds
    @RussellChilds 9 років тому

    Lovely aquarium!! Beautifully planted and aquascaped! :)

  • @ichisukeryu119
    @ichisukeryu119 11 років тому +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 років тому

      I took a shot every time they said layout haha

  • @timjung640
    @timjung640 5 років тому

    Such a badass aquascape.

  • @debrianmiller
    @debrianmiller 9 років тому +1

    OMG, thats amazing aquascape, thanks for inspired me !

  • @jordanpost8323
    @jordanpost8323 9 років тому +12

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

  • @thefullstop23
    @thefullstop23 10 років тому

    James Findley = Legend

  • @briansfishtanks
    @briansfishtanks 11 років тому

    Very cool aquascape!

  • @kongtsaab993
    @kongtsaab993 11 років тому

    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 років тому

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

    • @fernystein9516
      @fernystein9516 5 років тому

      goldfish require more liters

  • @gilangromyf
    @gilangromyf 8 років тому

    this video was inspiring me, to create aquascape

  • @MissVenezuelaFan
    @MissVenezuelaFan 10 років тому

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

  • @AVMMM
    @AVMMM 7 років тому

    James really appreciate himself...

  • @ShinyGoldBacon
    @ShinyGoldBacon 11 років тому

    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.

  • @goranthoren5522
    @goranthoren5522 11 років тому +1

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

  • @cichlidmunga1684
    @cichlidmunga1684 11 років тому

    this one seems to be a fan favourite

  • @MiMi1528
    @MiMi1528 10 років тому

    Beautiful! Such talent.....

  • @johnkramer4970
    @johnkramer4970 9 років тому

    I am in love with this tank

  • @romansroad2007
    @romansroad2007 9 років тому

    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

  • @tritoobe
    @tritoobe 6 років тому

    beautiful work!

  • @jonejo4587
    @jonejo4587 9 років тому

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

  • @candyd591
    @candyd591 11 років тому +2

    Beautiful!

  • @emadonn3989
    @emadonn3989 5 років тому +1

    wow !!!! simply the best !!!

  • @stevenreyes005
    @stevenreyes005 11 років тому

    great stuff here, informative, and skillfully done

  • @RohitSinghKumar
    @RohitSinghKumar 11 років тому

    Stunning !

  • @ADUAquascaping
    @ADUAquascaping 11 років тому

    Unreal. I love it!

  • @alphaphotoandvideo
    @alphaphotoandvideo 10 років тому

    thats sooo beautiful

  • @rimurv7139
    @rimurv7139 6 років тому +1

    So satisfying

  • @Pinballpete007
    @Pinballpete007 10 років тому

    Very cool ! Nice job.

  • @taevue
    @taevue 9 років тому +10

    I let James work while I fall sleep.

  • @xiahouyuans
    @xiahouyuans 10 років тому

    That is just beautiful

  • @KGGNight
    @KGGNight 10 років тому

    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?

  • @MikeKollin
    @MikeKollin 11 років тому +1

    AWESOME!!!
    I Love this stuff!!!

  • @NigelAquascaping
    @NigelAquascaping 7 років тому

    Pure art