Takashi Amano Tribute Aquascape by James Findley - Pebbles "In the Footsteps of a Giant"

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Takashi Amano Tribute Aquascape by James Findley - Pebbles "In the Footsteps of a Giant"

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www.thegreenmac... In this video you will see professional aquascaper and founder of The Green Machine; James Findley, creating a stunning planted tank in a huge 300x60x60cm aquarium.
Whilst creating this video, we were all deeply saddened to hear of the loss of the photographer, designer and aquascaper ; Mr Takashi Amano, who was the pioneer that first started injecting aquariums with carbon dioxide which enabled the nature aquarium to be possible.
He also founded and directed the company Aqua Design Amano, known as ADA, who are the worlds leading manufacturer of nature aquarium goods. Mr Amano has been an inspiration to the aquascaping community worldwide, as well as to all of us here at The Green Machine. Without Mr Amano The Green Machine would not exist as it does today. His legacy will live on the hearts minds and creations of all aquascapers. It is for these reasons that James Findley has renamed this aquascape Pebbles- "In the Footsteps of a Giant", in honour of Mr Amano.
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@PastorVelcro 9 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy the commentary - watching & hearing together - obviously these videos are not easy to produce, but you do a great job at teaching about techniques and approaches and WHY - thank you

@TheGreenMachineLtd 9 жыл бұрын

+Pastor Velcro Thank you for your kind words :)

@fox141283 6 жыл бұрын

Pastor Velcr

@zackbristol1 4 жыл бұрын

honestly, I watched all the channel videos just to listen to the guy comments, his voice is so calming. haha

@leslieheine2618 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear of Takashi Amano's passing. Findley is also a master and a man of artistic vision and immense patience. Beautiful layout!

@petedea625 21 күн бұрын

Aby ste sa z toho Amana a Findley náhodou neposrali. Nevidím tam nič, čo by nezvládol ktokoľvek.

@wandererinthedust276 6 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie... I kinda listen to this to fall asleep. The calming voice of the commentator and the music... so relaxing.

@kiwiportraits 9 жыл бұрын

I had no idea Takashi Amano had died. Hearing this news was like discovering something special had been stolen from me and I hadn't noticed until later. Very sad news. This is one of your best tanks James. Your tribute is fitting.

@joseluismejia7920 9 жыл бұрын

RIP Takashi Amano

@RealSunilBhaskaran 4 жыл бұрын

Great work. Absolutely fabulous! Thank you!

@masaruxiv 6 жыл бұрын

Great tribute, really moved me as it's obvious what you took from Amano's methods and grew your own path and yet still reflect on someone who really truly was a giant. Outstanding design and I think one of your works that most resembles his work, fitting for a tribute

@BiteMyShinyMetal4ss 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for not charging anything for this video

@shoulders-of-giants 6 жыл бұрын

what

@leereacts7928 6 жыл бұрын

@Cyprian it's probably a sarcastic remark about all the ads

@0skarful 9 жыл бұрын

RIP Master Takashi !!!

@samuelkurian8407 7 жыл бұрын

Hats off to the greatest person who tough how to get rid of stress in our life thank you Sensai "master" Takashi. I feel what can be a great tribute to a person who brought this art to the world, to see how people follow the art he mastered and helped others to master. Mr James please continue this blessing of this art that you have got and keep on enlightening us

@finalout99 6 жыл бұрын

a little slice of nature. beautiful. just beautiful

@Krispykashew 9 жыл бұрын

Man, I had no idea Amano passed. Sad day for me. :( Well done James.

@seraphimipx2611 2 жыл бұрын

it is amazing to see how aquaristic or rather aqua scaping has developed from the 90s to this in 2015 and now in 2022! absolutely crazy and interesting. though this scape looks nice and stunning for it's time it can not even hold up with the minimum standards of today.

@Lyxuria 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! 😍😍😍😍😍

@bradyneil 9 жыл бұрын

thanks james for this tribute to Takashi Amano . the launch in lisbon is amazing

@medywedhangga5575 4 жыл бұрын

this is why takashi amano have many assistant, i couldnt complaint.

@tm502010 5 жыл бұрын

Every timeI see one of these stunning vids, it makes me want to give its try, but maintenance is intimidating. An entire series on maintaining complex aquarium systems would be most appreciated. James, you are a true artist. Love your work!

@Alniemi 2 жыл бұрын

Just start small! And start simple! I am setting up my first planted tanks now, seems to me it’s something you’ve just got to try!

@Skaolloaks 9 жыл бұрын

It makes me doubly sad when I only find out about awesome people after they're gone.

@LimJunHong 6 жыл бұрын

Same here. Started aquascaping only to find out that the legend recently passed away just over a year ago!

@fload46d 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful and thank you. I like the use of stones native to our area. Thanks for the tip to ADA and their products.

@beyondaquaticdesign7307 8 жыл бұрын

Such a brilliant design!, (Able to capture pleasently GREAT footage from every angle) James has always upstooded with outstanding vision for designing a four sided view Aquascape. GREAT footage GREAT narrator GREAT display GREAT tribute OUTSTANDING AQUASCAPER! * * * * *

@TheGreenMachineLtd 8 жыл бұрын

+Beyond Aquatic Design Very kind words which spur us on to do more and improve!! :)

@josemontalvo4532 5 жыл бұрын

I started reading about the man who kept the Shrimps that Bears his name last year. He was a true visionary. You guys really got my attention. I enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing! I subscribed and put notifications on, because what I can’t get from reading, I can get from you guys. Happy New Year!

@hmerchant3349 5 жыл бұрын

That was an absolute masterpiece Very beautifully done and a lot of hardwork and planning invested in this project. Was worth it in the end

@slim4400 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure if this channel is active anymore but these videos are 100% perfect. Never have I seen such quality and commentary on KZfaq. It rivals that of Animal Planet if not better

@TheGreenMachineLtd 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your positive feedback. We are active and will be publishing a new super tank video in the next few weeks... stay subscribed for an instant update :)

@anoopkumar587 5 жыл бұрын

I believe the approach of Mr. Takashi is completely different, thank you guys for tributary this landscape to him. Appreciate your work on the landscape and the for the video!

@JhunDumsTVXj 2 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful

@AquaScapeGoatTV 9 жыл бұрын

I find it very interesting that this tank was cycled without plants. It makes a lot of sense and i think im going to try this method from now on. great work everyone at TGM

@ubernuub94 9 жыл бұрын

Great to see more free content from TGM , hope it is a sign of things to come ...

@piknik8542 9 жыл бұрын

+Kaspar's Movie Reviews how do you know

@willemoranje 7 жыл бұрын

If you ever give a workshop in The Netherlands i am definitly coming to watch and listen .

@wg5152 9 жыл бұрын

just came back from class to see that the Green Machine had posted a new video a week ago!!!! 👍

@gee8648 4 жыл бұрын

Those fish look so happy

@paulsmith6182 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! One can witness the photosynthetic process or its by product in the video. All the vital and dynamic processes in the natural world are balanced harmoniously in the final matured arrangement with breath taking effect. Mr Amano I believe is smiling and pleased. RIHB (resting in heavenly beauty). His spirit lives on in all those he inspired :)

@ramchandrareddy1148 4 жыл бұрын

These are awesome

@davidperrin1675 8 жыл бұрын

All I can say is brilliant.

@Gidoni000 7 жыл бұрын

Learning so much of this showcases. Building my own scape and this is helping me a lot!! Best channel on KZfaq.

@christiancruz4079 9 жыл бұрын

Is wonderful to be able to see nature in aquascapes, keep the videos coming.

@piknik8542 9 жыл бұрын

Great job James!

@littleredsubmarine 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Thanks for this awesome video

@cassalamon 8 жыл бұрын

wow, stunning!

@tolgaakyay 8 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful. I think Microsorum would also fit this tank. RIP Takashi Amano.

@gunnersmatecpo 7 жыл бұрын

I can see at 9:41 how James has placed the stones "pointing" all in the same direction to simulate how the natural current of the river would eventually move them with time.

@mortenharrysson8136 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I am seriously thinking of taking up my childhood hobby again because of your videos :)

@niklasjuchem 7 жыл бұрын

I think this is by far the best tank you have ever done dear sir . . .

@Lyxuria 6 жыл бұрын

Would be awesome to see him do a mangrove based tank ❤

@LongHoang-jn3gm 7 жыл бұрын

That's very wonderful

@mollychrisa1 4 жыл бұрын

WOW, this is pritty Amazing Aqvarium 👩‍🏫🌿🎬🏆🌱🌿☯️💖Thanks it is helpful😊And R.I.P ☯️🕊🌿🌱

@PKedByBlade 9 жыл бұрын

RIP Giant.

@aquanico7715 8 жыл бұрын

Great job ... Thanks

@rickylee7832 7 жыл бұрын

1,000th liker! Yay! I'm proud. Thanks for continuously providing such amazing content, it always makes me feel relaxed and at the same time teaches and inspires me and countless others. I hope you guys continue to produce such high quality content.

@derpscoot2741 8 жыл бұрын

On my way to become a aquascaper still 14 doe ;( but sad to hear the lost of Takashi Amano

@rajeshmoharana1553 5 жыл бұрын

This is great and beutiful. But it could not attract us according to amano aquatanks.. but very good efforts to doing this. Amano, plants choices and where to planting them and also matchingly are the perfect.. But it's good.

@Mattb843 8 жыл бұрын

I can't believe it's been 9 months since he passed away.

@natlienixon7520 6 жыл бұрын

Will be missed.

@JaehyunLim1 8 жыл бұрын

Fascinating... I would love to get into aquascaping someday. Too bad its extremely expensive. Even if I had the money, my country doesn't sell these huge rocks or pieces of hornwood.

@TheGreenMachineLtd 8 жыл бұрын

+Jaehyun Lim Where do you live?

@JaehyunLim1 8 жыл бұрын

TheGreenMachineLtd South Korea.

@CristianGabrielStan 8 жыл бұрын

+Jaehyun Lim It gets kind of expensive as you go, because one can never be completely satisfied I guess... Then again nature aquariums are living and breathing pieces of art that tend to keep evolving, so it's nothing but a long process of transformation. What I mean is that you can start with what you have and build upon that. And the greatest thing you get to build is experience. As for materials, you may find rocks and wood outside. Don't know about SK, but don't think I ever go along a river bank without at least seeing something interesting that may find a place in some layout. Then it's just a matter of washing, boiling or sterilizing the materials. Just make sure that the rock is inert and the wood is not rotten or contaminated. You don't always have to spend tons of money if your're really into the hobby.

@hendrahuang9402 2 жыл бұрын

Wow....

@peterkuchar219 5 жыл бұрын

this tank looks so 'natural'.. mainly that white sand edged by the black one

@QuickQuips 9 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous tank. The driftwood placement was a highlight. Have you done tanks with cichlids or discus? I know you like small fish for large tanks but wonder if their colors would compliment.

@Dznnyzx 2 жыл бұрын

I think this tank suit well for angels and discus alot!!!!!

@James_Hande 6 жыл бұрын

This is a grate video I found this so fascinating.

@CristianGabrielStan 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video from The Green Machine - as always. Congrats to Mr. Findley for his exquisite work and for this amazing homage towards Mr. Amano. Out of curiosity, is the filtration being done by two Eheim canisters? I saw the intakes during the planting stage, however I am not sure that they are all it takes to filter such a huge aquarium. You did remove them for the purpose of filming. :) Thank you, looking forward for many more videos!

@rolandmd73 9 жыл бұрын

Stunning scape and again a very interesting and well produced video. Thank you Green Machine! I do have to agree with another commenter about the fish; it seems there are a bit too many for this tank and/or they are too large maybe? Keep up the good work and a final thought for Mr. Amano... RIP :(

@desirebaker5775 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a striking layout. I just have a question to do with the weight. With all the stones placed directly on the substrate doesn’t that increase the risk of the bottom of the tank splitting? I’ve only ever worked with full glass tanks, and always needed to put styrofoam underneath the substrate to avoid the glass splitting if a stone lays directly on a little stone or piece of gravel.

@josemontalvo4532 5 жыл бұрын

Desire Baker -Excellent point. I will use micro-small light defuser on my tank. Then again it’s made of plastic, but it protects the bottom of the tank from the direct pressure of rocks, or should a rock goes falling down in the tank. I’ve seen that happen before.

@kevinbretscher 9 жыл бұрын

good choise of fish

@truthserum5202 4 жыл бұрын

I would suggest adding Duckweed on the surface.

@shoulders-of-giants 6 жыл бұрын

38:45 the music is bungled

@LeonelTrains 9 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, I really love the aquascaping and the music that you used. Can you put on youtube a new video with only the last 10mn of this one? Thanks.

@stateniland 5 жыл бұрын

27:00 he really ties down that moss...

@ArmouredUnicorn 8 жыл бұрын

17:30 I understand why the separation exists however surely if the idea is to mimic nature you would add a thin / sparce chaotic layer of the lager gravel, encroaching onto the black soil? As there wouldn't be a specific line in nature that would separate two types of substrate in a flowing location.

@RichardLaiRTL 7 жыл бұрын

When the plants are added in, the divide is softened and mimics nature.

@HarperAquatics 8 жыл бұрын

I never understood the use of black substrate and light in an aquascape.. I guess it's just me lol awesome planting setup though

@xavierpino7247 4 жыл бұрын

I will like to give another thumbs up but I can´t

@bisayalyrics2690 7 жыл бұрын

youre my idol!

@aldolim6087 8 жыл бұрын

love the aquascape work... hate the camera work... especially towards the end... making me dizzy

@RazorbladeDog 8 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual, the audio seemed a little fuzzy to me though.

@sG-fx8ei 6 жыл бұрын

Realy great job. Very beautiful aquascaping. Can u plz assist about the lights used. Their watts and specification. Are they led light?

@ChuckD59 6 жыл бұрын

I realize this video's a bit dated, but much respect for the construction. But also I notice there's apparently an algae problem. Was that ever addressed? Some plecos and shrimp would do wonders.

@gschaaf713 6 жыл бұрын

Did you not see the 10 or so crossocheilus siamensis or the Caridina multidentata?

@Aqua-jt4ow 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@lotofbitsabout 4 жыл бұрын

The store is closed, wonder what happened to this stunning piece...

@raizinhell1 4 жыл бұрын

Why did it close?

@hypergorf6634 5 жыл бұрын

does James write and deliver narration as well? regardless, James is most definitely mythical

@TheGreenMachineLtd 5 жыл бұрын

He is not involved with narration 😄

@Dangermind88 8 жыл бұрын

Hi TGM, do you guys add any fertilizers to the water, or do those substrate additives work that long? If i were a fish i would love to swim in one of your tanks! The plants and fish look so healthy! Thank you for this amazing video once again. Greetings from Holland!

@TheGreenMachineLtd 8 жыл бұрын

+Dangermind88 We dose with liquid fertilizers. ADA Green Brighty Series is our favourite (and it's great value too!) Check them out here; www.thegreenmachineonline.com/shop/category/aquatics/liquid-fertilisers/ada-liquid-fertilizers/

@Dangermind88 8 жыл бұрын

+TheGreenMachineLtd pump flasks, interesting, i'm gonna try it thanks!

@fajarprasetya3321 7 жыл бұрын

Its very amazing job, what a great piece of art, well the water clarity little bit anoy me, the filter not work really well, But again this is a great piece of art, a lot of patience for this i really apreciate it. Good job, i wait another big tank video again.

@ricodegallo3060 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@jaganathist 5 жыл бұрын

Love it, but colourful plants are missing a bit.

@encendercolores1684 5 жыл бұрын

I wanna do this, if only....

@finess3 4 жыл бұрын

Is cleaning the gravel not needed due to the plants?

@jordanpost8323 8 жыл бұрын

Y'all gonna do any more aquascapes?

@Ducati368 4 жыл бұрын

When the whole world destroyed by the greedy human no kind, at least we still have a piece of green nature in our house!

@Shaden0040 8 жыл бұрын

Has James ever used fresh water mussels and clams to aid in water clarity and to keep algal blooms in check in any of his amazing tanks?

@gregmarrero3400 8 жыл бұрын

I don't believe so. I'd love to though

@Lemou2904 6 жыл бұрын

They dig. A lot. Some of their eggs grow IN fish.

@ubernuub94 9 жыл бұрын

How do you manage circulation of water in such a long tank ? Do you have power heads or wavemakers you add when not being photographed ?

@VijaySivasankaren 9 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching the video vvv much... A few angel fish would have added beauty....

@andysuryantorovanruzzette8085 8 жыл бұрын

This question might have been answered, so pardon me asking. And if it did, I'd appreciate it if someone point me the way :) In several other vid, James was pouring Penac P and Penac W before the Power Sand, while here it seems to be together, along with the Tourmaline BC and Bacter 100. Is there any particular reason for this? Thank you for whomever might enlighten me, cheers!

@sophialeiscleansaway 9 жыл бұрын

I am curious as to why aquascaping doesn't take place with salt water aquariums as much? Anyone know?

@squareballss991 6 жыл бұрын

the voice is nice but it sounds a bit like he has breathing problems? wich make the overall commentairy feel a bit cheap but overall its alright

@edvinaskolakauskas105 9 жыл бұрын

So much effort to the hardscape that can't be seen. Sad.

@TheGreenMachineLtd 8 жыл бұрын

+Edvinas Kolakauskas The hardscape always looks great before planting, when the plants grow it softens and often hides parts of it which is a shame, but the overall aquascape comes to life with plants.

@dananmckagan 6 жыл бұрын

question pls, how you transport them to the clients?? great design btw!

@genovadubles8251 5 жыл бұрын

Hello good day . I wanted to know what they are and how I get those dusts they use between the substrate. Thank you .

@thefishylife6823 6 жыл бұрын

So is there a list anywhere that has all the plants that CAN NOT be grown without Co2??

@mef1975 8 жыл бұрын

26:24 Why does he say that fish can't be added until 5 or 6 weeks after planting? Isn't the tank fully cycled by the 4th week, planting being done in the 3rd week, the ADA ammonia spike only lasting 2 or 3 weeks? He's making it sound like fish aren't added until the 8th or 9th week, is this so? 25:30

@Lemou2904 6 жыл бұрын

mef1975 - Why would you plant at 3rd week?

@sidgallup 7 жыл бұрын

whats the name of the song?

@mef1975 8 жыл бұрын

Air diffusers under the gravel? 37:09 and 40:00 Are these plants all from a certain area, like biotope?

@Lemou2904 6 жыл бұрын

mef1975 - The bubbles are from plants.

@AyOopLad 8 жыл бұрын

What sort costs are talking for a 5ft x3 ft tank with full set up? and secondly the tank looks dirty and cloudy how do you clean it?

@wilsonchu3383 8 жыл бұрын

+Para Plays The costs for starting are about a thousand U.S. dollars or more because of the large tank size and the plants. You can't vacuum the gravel, but you can do water changes. The plants have to be cut often and the dirty gravel has to be replaced once a year or so. The fish, shrimp and other creatures in the aquarium should take care of the basic cleaning. Water changes should be 50%-80% for the first week, then less until it's about 15%-20% water changes once a week. The cost for monthly maintenance should be about a hundred to two hundred U.S. dollars. This includes fertilizers($80), water cost($16-$20), fish food($15-$30) depending on what fish you have, and the electric bills.