Aquascaping Tutorial Guide- The Making Of 'Reciprocity' by James Findley
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- www.thegreenmac... James Findley's latest Aquascape 'Reciprocity' which measures a huge 305cm x 61cm x 61cm (approx. 1200 Litres)- come and see it progress in The Green Machine, Wrexham, UK! Livestock includes: 125 x Rasbora Merah, 80 x Black/Purple Harlequin Rasbora, 100 x Blue Line Rasbora, 20 x Botia sidthimunki, 50 x Rasbora kubotai, 60 x Rasbora espei, 45 x Emerald Eye Rasbora (Rasbora dorsiocellata), 70 x Amano Shrimp (Caridina Japonica). Mainly small species were chosen to make the aquascape seem even bigger!
Many thanks to professional aquascaper James Findley, creator of Reciprocity and Nature's Chaos (among many others) and founder of The Green Machine. You can see more of James' iconic work throughout our website- as well as browse and shop for all his favourite aquascaping materials, tools and equipment. You can meet James in The Green Machine where he provides friendly consultations, help and advice to aquascapers of all levels.
Looking for a professional partner to create and maintain stunning Nature Aquariums? Contact us via our website and a member of our specialist team will get back to you to discuss. We provide many levels of service suited to your needs and tailor packages for you.
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James... James... James... James... James... James... James... James... James... James... James... James... That guy loves to say James!
Why not he is paid to praise him 🤣
When ya try to copy James' artistry and thought process but your tank is only 6 gallons. "Hm the reciprocity of the mother pebble to the master twig".
I tired to copy a 150 gallon into a 10.......
turned out pretty unique but my plant choices were horrible
There are 750 Green Neon Tetras in this tank that shoal beautifully. There are also over 500 Crystal Red Shrimp which James finds to be more beautiful than the Cherries. :)
An absolute necessity is hospital lobbies and senior citizen environments.
I can not stand to hear James ... James ... James ...
+Jefferson Nunes James should explain that everyone wants to choke out the narrator! For saying James Explains every 5 seconds
i was gonna say the same thing hahahahaha
i wonder what the blokes name was thats doing the tank
I think he said it was John.
lol i think your right
Jason Davies There is no way of knowing, they never say the name while setting up the tank.
James
epicRMiddleton its in the title!
It depends on the size and setting. Glass is usually preferable because it doesn't warp light unevenly such as in the case of acrylic - this can distract from viewing the aquascape. Acrylic has the advantage of higher clarity and therefore better colour representation. Acrylic won't shatter like glass. Our largest display tanks are acrylic whereas all our smaller aquariums are glass. We advise that glass is the best choice for most circumstances.
We can ship anywhere... even if its not yet on our web system. Folow the 'Worldwide Shipping' instructions on our website. If that fails use the contact form and include the products you want... then we can find the best possible shipping price for your location or let you know if it is not possible for those products.
Sorry if we miss some questions... our videos are getting a lot of views and comments and it's impossible to answer everything. If you have technical questions, and you're a customer of our shop, you can call or visit us for advice during our opening hours.
Hi James, with specialist advice and a bit of practice, you'll get there! :) Have a look at some of the articles on our website under the 'tips and tricks' section, or call in store for one-to-one advice from a member of our team.
You can do a small aquascape on a budget with our Exceptional Value Range - have a look at our website for more details. One of the brilliant things about Nature Aquariums is that even small aquascapes can be breathtaking.
Of course :) we supply everything for the planted tank- including all the advice you will need. Call our shop on 01978 265 090 (UK) or contact us using the form on our website.
Yes that is correct. We add CO2 to the water for the plants and they in turn generate the oxygen for the fish. You cannot use airstones in a planted tank because they will kill the plants.
If you want to purchase products, related questions should be directed to us directly at our shop. Visit our website to get our contact details.
The best way is to visit our shop and let one of our team talk you through it. That way you can learn the basics and decide what is best for your budget. It is possible to have a basic setup but compromises in light and other things limit choice of plants etc. It takes someone with hands on experience to guide you correctly. Most shops out there won't be able to offer sufficiently good advice in this case.
James used a bowl that the water pipe went into and then filled it very carefully, to prevent it disturbing the scape.
We are talking about true nature aquariums- fully planted setups- and ones which the public can visit today.
James wanted the viewers eye to be drawn to that space... it's located roughly a on the golden ratio (two thirds). He also wanted a sandy area for the fish to enjoy.
This is the most wonderful tank I've seen! Would love to do a long and low tank myself one day. Great work James! 🐠
ADA Aqua Soil does not need to be cleaned. Liquid fertilization is also used in the water for the plants.
Hi CoolRay001 Thanks for the comment - there are even more videos on the way! Sign up to our newsletter on our website for all the latest news and information.
This is oxygen produced by the plants during photosynthesis. This oxygen is what the fish breathe.
TGM Substrate Supports - search them on our website- follow the links in the video description.
The CO2 is diffused inline with the filter (outside of the tank) using a TGM Custom Kit. We've updated the description of the video to link to the Reciprocity Aquascape Journal on our website which details what was used in the setup and features many photographs that can't be seen in this video!
Oh! :) Yes, this is a mammoth Nature Aquarium - James Findley originally had this tank made for his home...but the plans soon grew into a shop so it went into The Green Machine's showroom instead! It is possible to achieve results that are stunning in smaller aquariums too though - we've got some videos of James Findley doing some smaller Nature Aquariums coming out next.
Thank you to everyone for the feedback, it is appreciated by everyone in the TGM team! :-) Sign up to our monthly newsletter for all the latest articles, videos and updates.
You can find them, and lots more information, on our website. Thanks for the feedback!
We've had a lot of interest in our music... this soundtrack is made by our in house team so it's not available to the public at the moment. One of James' personal favourites for aquascaping is Vangelis - have a listen to the Blade Runner soundtrack amongst others :)
Correct, it can last a very long time depending on the plants used and the skills of the maintenance team. This aquarium is still going strong.
The music is just as peaceful as the the aquarium in the end. Do you sell a soundtrack? or who do you get the music from? It all just fits in nicely and harmoniously.
soil retainers... he developed... thats just plastic pieces...
Thanks for the feedback - keep watching our channel because there are even more videos on the way.
Hi Filo011, Really glad you like it, and thanks for the feedback, it is really appreciated by everyone in the TGM Team.
On our website... search 'TGM Substrate Supports'
Please note we do not ship ADA goods overseas.
Yes they are... a truly satisfying sight in all Nature Aquariums.
ADA Manten Stone... a truly beautiful hardscape material and one of James' favourites.
These are some good layouts and I've enjoyed watching several videos now, but what I've noticed is that the fish population in these tanks is quite low. Especially for this massive tank there are so few fish, and none of them are larger species.
apophis777 Creatively, larger species make the layout look smaller which is less desirable. Also it's better for the fishes welfare to have as much space as possible... this goes for fish size as well as total quantity in a given space.
TheGreenMachineLtd Every time my fish population gets low, I have a spike in algae growth. Oxygen supply I guess. I've actually found it easier to manage a well-stocked tank.
That said, my latest aquarium is sand and plants, with only bog wood as hardscape. I think it will be easier to manage any algae I get.
Thank you so much for sharing the tank makes me think shadow of the colossus.
True- there is greater creative scope.
The stone used in this aquascape is ADA Manten Stone
Correct. Tropical fresh warm water.
it depresses me to know that i wil never own a tank as gorgeous as this :'(
is that normal tap water added during the planting stage ? Also are those cardboard supporter ? or plastic ( and when do u remove it ) would that harm your fishes or shrimps. Thanks for reply in advance. Greenmachine always surprise me :D
Probably normal tap water with water additives like water ager and they're plastic supports so the substrate doesn't role down or move and you leave them in there and cover them with dirt and plants. Cardboard if you've never seen it wet breaks apart and will destroy your aquarium...
I like these very open, iwagumi style aquariums. It gives a great sense of scale of calmness. I'll definitely get one of these in the future.
Thanks for the feedback - glad you liked them.
Come in and speak to us.
Rivers often meander through valleys :)
No we don't sorry.
At first glance- I envisioned this as to be a winding road, through a mountain range- with strange birds and woodland creatures scurrying about. So peaceful, clean, & quiet. I would've preferred a drilled tank- without the water/filter/heater aparatus visible at all, and possibly multi-spectrum programmable LEDs; more enviro-friendly and longer life-hours than high wattage & HOT Halides, much cheaper to run!
Thank you! Glad you liked it:)
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hola todo bien interesante, esta la pasibilidad una traducción al español
Awesome videos! One question - how thick (mm) is the glass/acrylic used in the aquarium in the video? Thanks!
Practice makes perfect. Good luck!
please upload videos of small aquarium. you guys always go for large aquarium so please help me by posting videos of smaller beautiful aquariums and make a video of neighbouring aquariums.
there's absolutely no difference man !! I mean the size counts indeed , just reduce the amount of material used and use your creativity to make it !
Guillaume Rousselin can be done I agree. we can make big things but it's difficult to make it small.
beautiful
Good luck!
James Findley the boss of aquascaping ! good job
Hard work, but only the rich and famous people can afford such STUNNING Aquariums, and Professional tank care Providers.
How much did everything cost? (tank, rocks, plants, soils, water and anything else you put into It?) I'm assuming $20,000 usd
Cristian Maierean you're not far off. That's probably what you'd pay to have one done for you though.
$20000 is too much.
2 eheims $400
Large CO2 with Cilynder and gauge $350
Water waive mover $100
Tank is about $1000
Stand $450
Substrate $200-300
Plants $300-350
Fish $150
Addictives Iron , Plant food, other
Around $100
Lighting $1000
Very good all his videos!
A query, which is the white powder spread on the glass base with which the process begins?
Thank you very much for sharing and teaching.
Blessings from Argentina
Amazing I've never liked freshwater compared to saltwater but James has definitely step up freshwater great good I definitely can appreciate your investment James
It's a total waste to put little minnows like that. I know why he did it but I would have used something nicer. What's a nice aquarium without nice fish?
I thought that aquariums where supposed to be about the fish. The whole video talks about the plants, or at least most of the video. Those looked like black tetras at the end. Yay my fav
Amazing setup! But right now I'm glad I don't have a massive planted tank. This looks like hours and hours and hours of maintenance a week and then hours upon hours to set up.
What a masterpiece! im not usually the guy to sit and watch this type of video but this had me amazed. when the camera does that sweep around at 40:31 you can make out a lions head on the main rock 40:37. i know that was not intended but either way looks amazing
Words cannot express the awe in this artistry. I'm crying if it's beauty. Amazing work! When I visit the U.K. I work this will be one of my destinations. Greetings from Miami, Fl.
Truth. Sadly most users in the community have not caught on to this yet. 10 or 20 years from now it will be all the rage. You're ahead of your time.
can I Put 2 female betta fish in 20 gallon tank Please resPon
What a great video to watch while my planted tanks background is drying :) time for a second coat.
What kind of budget you working with here? Looks out of everybody’s range…
Is this tank (along with your other tanks) RO water only or tap?
excellent aquarium, sorry to many millimeters is the thickness of the fish tank.
thanks
Would be funny if james does the backgroundvoice himself 😂
The middle section with just sand looks very odd in my opinion. I don't see the reason for it, what does it add?
I've no idea how I managed to stumble across this video (the wonders of UA-cam), but I'm glad I did. Fantastic!
I absolutely loved watching this. I also love that even with the huge size of the tank, where you could choose to add everything you wanted, that he went for the minimum. Great choice and I think you can tell by how well it looks in the end. Wonderful 40 minutes spent. :D
I didn't think you could keep my attention for over 40 minutes, but you did! Great video and commentary, Mark.
Show the world your work. We are all waiting for your constructive advice and what you have actually created. Will any of us live long enough for summerandfresh to post he's work. I will not go there. Get a life loser. Be a winner and prove yourself. I may be totally wrong, but you offer nothing.to us. This man is knowable and very talented. Keep it short and sweet. Don't call me names , I just joined this community today. He has enlighten me on things and I am thankful. YOU CONTRIBUTE NOTHING
I am just looking to setup a 10 gallon tank and stumbled across this one :) I don't think TGM has a branch in NYC. I am researching on how to build a planted tank and turns out it's gonna be an expensive hobby. Nevertheless, the video, tank and his style is a great inspiration and fun to watch. I wonder how many years of practice and patience ..learning it took for James Findley. WOW !!!
Lol wow, I started off keeping freshwater tanks and have always wanted to do a saltwater tank. Just now I started working on one because of its beauty, but after watching this video and seeing that he's taking his time to seperate the roots and place them one by one in very detailed spots, is brilliant. I usually just place the whole plant in the gravel. Then when the water and fishes were added seeing how they swam was mind blowing.I regret not giving freshwater a serious try, Thankyou :)
Beautiful work...though now I will feel inadequate if I get anything less than 200 gallons. I wish you had subtitles, since the Transcribe Audio's output is unintentionally hilarious:
1:11 - stolen weapons commandos to malice hijack our future posture two-pound and some battalion commander foley and national attention for the world.
3:32 - all specialist retailers should have mexico in displays
Result is ok,is a matter off taste of cause. But let him try a Dutch planted sweet water tank from the same size, hehehehe
Those little bubbles make a huge difference, but that seems like it would be so hard / expensive to do :(
The only thing which is letting this tank down are the terrible heater and canister filter pipes at both ends, this tank is crying out for a sump, somewhere you can hide all the equipment and therefore only need a pipe at each end drilled through the bottom of the tank. Its such a beautiful tank however I feel all the equipment gets close to ruining it.
Nice layout. Hard work. What I dont understand is why in an layout like this that has so much attention to detail that I have to look at intake/output tubes on the ends. Its a common thing. Why can't these tanks be drilled and and have all the plumbing go through the bottom and have those tubes hidden within the layout? Your opinion?
I bet your back is pretty sore bending all those years! It would kill me.
briljant,i donteven ave a aqaurium (yet) but this is something i really would love to learn and in the end do myself.
keep up posting these vids.
greetings from holland.
veo que los acuarios de vidrio ya no se están usando casi ahora veo que la mayoría es de este material parece muy resistente y menos peligroso que el vidrio me gustaría saber el nombre del material gracias y saludos desde Colombia muy bien vídeo
James, I was wondering if you could think of any other substrate you would use besides Ada soil or any other substrate you know will do the job like Ada substrate that is cheaper and easier to get, sorry I am a low techy, I just don't have the money for Ada products
first of all, congratulations for this aquarium aquascape. i have a question ('n im starting in this world of aquascaping) how do you clean the substrate, or you don´t? and do you need any kind of 'medical' care with the plants or the substrate is enough for the next few years ?
They explain in the video that he uses small fish in his nature aquariums to increase the sense of scale. It's supposed to feel like you're looking at a vast landscape. Without these small fish, this would be just another fish tank, instead of the artistic beauty that James typically creates.
hello,for as long as i can remember i want a nice aquarium but my landlord,has put a stop to that because i could not tell what the exact pressure of the whole set-up would be and i could not give him the exact weight of it aswell so he said: aint gonna happen
:(
Mr. Findley, I just want to say, that your creative genius is inspiring, and it has inspired me to create a 2 gallon planted Betta bowl, this is just the beginning, so please check it out on my channel, it would mean the world to me. Once again, as always, excellent job on the 'Reciprocity"'
Another great aquascape by James Findley. I love his work so much. He is great at what he does. And for the people who disliked this video do not understand the true beauty of aquascape.
I use white winegar and water to rinse it out with, then you can use fluoride free toothpaste and a silk cloth to buff out any small scratches, wipe off any excess, you can clean the outside with pure isopropyl alcohol and paper towels if that helps :)
hi , how do u clean you glass as ive got a second hand 1 and want it to sparkle , any tips , im dwn the road from u and will hopefully be visiting u in the near future , i have a 6ft tank and want to do something like u are doing in the middle ,
I noticed somthing about my plants if you dont clean your ground plug on your lights your plants will die. My plants are doing better after I took a file to the ground and took a layer off of it. The light is much cooler to the touch to.
Also is there any way that at some point the GreenMachine can make an hour long vid of just the completed tanks that I can play on my tv in HD? its nice to have stuff like tha playingt while I work through my university assignments!
Cheers!