LOW TECH NON-CO2 AQUARIUM - Surprise Shallow Success!! 😲
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Small correction, those corydoras are pygmaeus, not hastatus. Pretty tank
I really want to see more non-co2 tanks. Everything in the hobby is so expensive, and it’s nice to see what can be achieved on a smaller budget. Especially with using organic soils since much like co2 systems ada soil and the like are not very affordable to the majority of people. ❤
I agree and I think that low tech tanks using soil makes the hobby more welcoming to young people and people on a tight budget. It is also most sustaining for this earth.
I think the ideal is a mix of what is financially accessible and that which is possible without limits. One size does not fit all.
"Everything in the hobby is so expensive" It's really not. A 10 gallon tank using a Petco Aqueon aquarium from one of their sales can be fully kitted out and planted with a deep soil bed that'll grow plants like weeds for like 75 bucks if you're smart. That's less than half of what the average American spends on gas every month. If you expand the budget to a normal gas bill, ~175, you can do a lot. People get stuck in this small bubble of Aqua Design Amano status symbols (which are obviously gorgeous but are clearly luxury products), cant afford them, so they move to other brands like UNS and don't realize that they are looking at Rolls-Royce's and complaining "cars are so expensive", and then moving to BMW to find a discount and getting upset when they see that they're still expensive.
I know you're trying to be encouraging but I think the framing that "everything in the hobby is so expensive" is itself untrue and discouraging. If by "the hobby" you mean "luxury nature aquariums" then yeah, shocker, luxury products are expensive. But if by "the hobby" you mean "keeping aquatic ecosystems in a box" then there is nothing about that that is inherently expensive at all.
@@benbowland I understand what you’re saying but it only strengthens the point I’m making. By “hobbyists” I’m referring specifically to planted aquascaping hobbyists.
The vast majority of which is shelling out $150 for a 10 gallon rimless tank, another $50 on substrate, $200 on hardscape, and another $100-200 on a co2 injection. It is expensive to have nice planted aquascapes when you compare the majority of tanks on UA-cam. Dirty planted tanks just don’t look the same and co2 injected tanks and I’d like the master of aquascaping to prove me otherwise using the most budget friendly alternatives; organic potting soils, and no co2.
@@GrumpyGillsFishing you can always make bio co2. Will cost you pratically nothing, only some of your time to piece it together but after that it works just as good as an expensive system. In my opinion the plants are the most expensive but if you have some time you can try buying the ones you want first and grow and divide them for a while untill you have enough of them before you setup your final aquascape. There´s also no need to buy expesive soils from ADA, there are cheaper alternatives that will do the job just as well. But you can´t expect to get showroom scapes without investing a bit of your time and money. And the bigger the tank, the bigger the ivestment. And tanks btw don´t need to have the optiwhite glass. Normal glass will also be just as good.
Now make a big cube! Big cubes look monolithic in their own way. It's like an alien abducted a chunk of nature like a minecraft block. Especially with the glass showing us the forbidden -side view- of the fish it looks magically unnatural. Before glass we could only view the fish from above if you think about it
Hello George, i am in love this scape ❤
Is there an build video of this tank? Would be great if there is.
A shallow tank near the floor with a vertical garden on the wall above it - wonderful!
It is a beautiful tank! I've been thinking of getting a shallow tank for my Dario hysginon. George, low tech tanks are amazing. I've had several different low tech dirted tanks over the last 10 years. Different sizes. Different plants. Almost zero algae ever. There is definitely more than one way to have a successful aqua scape!
Love the algae covered stones.
I also love when an aquascaper learns the joy of no water changes
George aqua ASMR. Yes, a shallow is very tempting. I've got a couple coffee tables where one might be doable.
I'm running a small shallow tank from Wio with rotalas, mosses, anubias with Tropica bio CO2 and I like it a lot. Lots of Hydrocotyle verticallata growing emersed
In my opinion is this tank actually one of the interestingly and beautifully tanks on YT! And this without CO2 👍🏼🫶🏼
Love this scape and the fact that it’s lowtech! My 9 gallon fluval flex scape is lowtech and I was surprised that it carpeted so well! I really want to do a shallow scape one day! I’m a fan of wood and plants growing out of the top! Thanks for sharing mate!
Great Video! What are the measures (cm x cm x cm) of the tank? Thank you
Great video as always. Love following you.
One question though. Why not top aquasoil with sand?
I want to have a long and low aquarium. Most bigger aquariums get a lot taller than I need them to be, and I think it's easier with aquascaping in a low aquarium, maybe because I've mostly done small aquariums and I'm not used to build anything tall, so everything at the top of the aquarium just gets... empty 😅I see all the beautiful aquascaping on youtube, and then when it's time to do my own, I'm just confused anyways. Oh, and I love to see what can be done without using CO2. I try keep my aquariums as low tech as possible, but still with a lot of beautiful plants...
I would like to see this with higher light to see how the plants color would compare.
Well, I simply love it. Thanks
George, am I right in saying that because it's a shollow tank this will help with Co2 diffusion into the system from the atmosphere?
It’s certainly feasible! More availability due to the surface area to volume ratio I guess 👍
That's a lovely tank. I have a 50 gallon low boy, several 33 longs, and 40 breeders. I enjoy the shallower tanks, because I can work in them easily. Being short makes working in deeper tanks a challenge.
I would love to have a shallow tank, this is the next pointiert on my wish list. Very beautiful! I wouldn't have thought that the Rotalas grow so beautiful without CO2
Shallow tanks aren't that common in Czechia, but I got one ultra-shallow for open nano paludarium. Just plants growing out of water, snails, maybe shrimp. It's 30x30x8 cm (30x30x12 with empty part). I've seen enough videos of shallow tanks and nano paludariums to want to try it. Maybe another attempt on Wabi Kusa, too.
Good remark about watching the tank from top, that's one reason why i bought that nano.
I think shallow tanks don't get as much recognition as they deserve. Most shops don't sell them, with an exception of Dennerle Scaper line and custom-made tanks.
A great looking tank. A little correction though - it’s Corydoras pygmaeus not hastatus
My mistake! Cheers 🙏
@@GeorgeFarmerStudios no worries and suffice to say low tech and full of shrimp is absolutely my vibe
Great aqua but what is the dimensions of tank ?
What’s the size of this tank? I just bought a UNS 60S which is a 10 gallon shallow and this looks relatively similar. Can’t wait for mine to arrive.
Very Nice tank! Shallow tank has become my favourite especially with the plants blooming in an emersed state.
Hi George. Nice tank. Good to know you might be able to grow higher difficulty plants in a lower tech set up.
Quick question: Which fertiliser would you recommend for a heavily planted and highly stocked tank. No co2. Aqua soil an sand. Specialised or premium?
Bonus question: Any chance of seeing that Chili Anubias more widely avaliable Maybe in the 1,2 grow cup?
Cheers, mate.
Premium and observe for deficiencies 😊
@@GeorgeFarmerStudios cheers, mate!
I've been growing Fissidens fontanus in low tech for years, the only real problem I have with that moss is that it can easily be taken over by beard algae etc. That's a sweet tank, love the Neocaridinas everywhere, I have those too but never in those numbers!
What a stunning planted tank! Very inspiring! 🌱 Great video.
I’ve always wanted a beautiful shallow coffee table tank with a spotlight from the ceiling
Any idea on what PAR this tank has? seems to be in the sweet spot
Shallow tanks are by far my favorite
Looks really natural, like the shallows of a tropical pool at the side of a river, with lovely bright green algae on the pebbles.
Do you think George, the modest use of aquatic soil with sand on top and the relatively intense light has contributed to the success? As well of course as 'neglect', my tanks often look better when I have been on holiday for a week or two.
I think so mate 😊
What kind og substrate? Just some dirt and sand on top?
The Cory is C. pygmaeus! 😉
Thanks 🙏
This is a hugely inspiring aquascape. Thank you for sharing, George. I haven't kept a shallow tank like this before but I think they really look very natural. I just might need to get one... Peace and blessings to you.
Thanks Phil 🙏
Awesome scape! The greater surface area probably is a benefit, since it's reliant on atmospheric CO2.
I have been wanting to play with a shallow tank for a while now with plants above and below the waterline.
This is nice and so clean. Very beautiful.
Love the shallows. I kept one from UNS. Loved it. No wet armpits for shorties like me 😂. Take care ❤
Refreshing to see non co2 tank looking this good
Isnt use any soil? Just sand and gravel?
Nice tank, and yes, keeping a shallow tank is definately a possibility at some point.
Great tank and view!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍
Exquisite and very well explained as usual I always enjoy your videos and always learn from them.
I have noticed though the years (in different videos) that many nano and shallow tanks can grow plants that in other tanks would demand added co2. Is it something about the plants being so close to the top and air?
Stunning low tank!
I hope to keep Phoenix moss one day! It's so hard to source. I love that tank. Pretttty...just a bushel of awesome!
My presumption.
Shallow tanks = Better surface area : water volume ratio = Better water surface gas exchange.
Shallow tanks the best??
Yes, I have, 3- 100l, 90 l,50l.
I like to see Nimphea, Echinodorus and Nimphoides on surface
I love these tiny cories, please ask him to add more!
He will be I’ve been told 😃
Balance found.
55 gallon aquariumy plants have brown stuff growing on. Them it looks like roots, but again it looks like algae. What is it? Plants haven't been there a month
Schön bepflanztes Aquarium ohne sichtbare Algen! 😀
Lovely! Loving low tech more and more
I have three shallow tanks. I much prefer them to deeper tanks, not just because they look great but because I have short arms 😂
Whery good TANK👍👍👍
Nice tank, the shrimp will eat the algae
Oh wow radu has done a fantastic job!
He neglected it to perfection 😃
father fish method?
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You are the best
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Bet it's soft water. Great tank though!
Hard 😮
@@GeorgeFarmerStudios wow! Even more of a triumph!
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If you think this is impressive with no co2 you shoukd see my 10 gallon rn
I should! Where can I see it?
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