5 Things I Wish I Knew About Aquascaping

Have you tried aquscaping before? If so, got any tips and tricks to share? Here's my previous attempt at aquascaping (and yes, I was trying to use a calm nature documentary voice but it was really hard): https://youtu.be/KfgyAf5FXiY

One tip I like is that things look more natural in odd numbers. 1,3, or 5 rocks, pieces of drift wood, or plants in a cluster. Not always the rule but I’ve definitely found it to be true in most cases.

If anyone asks, I always refer to my aquascaping style as "abstract" so I can get away with anything and make it seem like I meant to do it. Comes in handy when your niece wants help with designing her tank. Pink gravel + bubbling mermaid + anubias = "abstract". BTW, congrats on 100K! Well done and well deserved!

The way Irene poses in the thumbnails makes her look like a professional. Even though I know many people who have been this experienced since childhood, and many who are the prodigies of fish keeping, I would rather come watch her because she feels more like a pro. She is a pro, and the thumbnails are a prime example of why she seems like that.

I thank you for breaking down, the sometimes intimidating, world of aquascaping so that a newbies, like me, can gain a bit of courage to branch out and give it a try. I am fascinated by the diorama and iwagumi type scapes, but am nervous about the algae issues with the likely small number of plants.

I just realize you enjoy being a rookie fish keeper for decade😁

For somebody not specializing in aquascaping you did a mighty fine job.

How many people realize that those beautifully 'scaped tanks in shows and photos in mags and websites are specifically created for the occasion and MAINTAINING and growing the plants are another thing entirely. There are resources out there on the subject, but we really need a couple of definitive books on the subjects of light and growing plants.

Shoutout to all the aquarists who dump plants in and let them grow!

I love trying to aquascape. I've tried several styles but when the summer hits they all turn into Jungles. I always love anything Aquapro does. He's my goto on a lot of things. Great video. 👍

I watch all your videos, but this one really impressed me. I like the way you showcased the experts' advice, then compared it with your actual experience, successful or not so successful. It made me consider what I've currently accomplished, and imagine what I might do differently, next time. That's what a good instructional video should do, in my experience. Well done.

I love this hobby for the application of science. But aquascaping is where the science meets art. It's all esthetic with tidbits of horticulture mixed in. Like landscape design in a small box. Great tips and good references. My own experience showed that an extended hardscape-only period was extremely helpful. I had rock and wood only for weeks before putting in substrate. This allowed me to sketch plans and visualize what it could look like. And it was reorganize a good 8 time before I found something satisfying. Don't rush the hardscape. The other is an ability to predict the adult size of the plant. This is a key to land scaping. The plant might look great now, but it could triple in size. So put it where it's mature size is appropriate. Don't scape the tank today, scape the tank 3-6 months from now.

Artistics skills goes a long way here

One thing I wish I knew was to just go for live plants from the start. It gives your tank a natural looks, because well, it is. And your tank is always changing, plants are always growing and getting trimmed, new plants are being added, plants are being taken away. When you have fake aquarium plants and decorations it’s boring, it doesn’t give your tank character, nore does it ever change unless if you move things around a bit. One tip that I would give to all beginner fish keepers is to not be scared, try out live plants instead of fake, give aquascaping a go. YOLO so go all out 😁

Aquascaping is so much fun. Only been doing it for about 5 months, but I'm now making my own stone/rock structures for in tank use. Really cool making a mini environment for real living things to live (and hopefully thrive) in 😊

I always love your content and delivery. You’re very natural on screen! It’s like a friend dropping in to chat xoXo

awesome! me and my dad are making a aquarium stand and I will definitely save this for later!

Thank you for this. I am a 6 year student of professional aquascapers and I appreciate you introducing and explaining real aquascaping to fish hobbyists.

My tanks are all jungles at this point...lol! I use rocks wood and plants. I really like my scape to be pleasing to me. My main plan is to find fish that can be together then decor that I like. Jungle is definitely my style!

Congrats on reaching 100,000 subscribers!