A while back, I bought a giant wine glass online and posted a short asking viewers whether they wanted me to use it for an aquascape inspired by red or white wine. The vote said ‘red’ and, although…
In this video, I revisit the Dutch-inspired bowl aquascape I set up 30 days later, and look at how it’s progressing. Not everything has been a success, and I’ll go through the challenges that arose and how I…
Here at aquaSplainer, recent projects have included a 22l nanocube, a 650ml mayo jar aquascape and a Dutch-style 13l bowl aquascape. What next? Well, I found this HUGE wineglass on Amazon. Check it out and then help me…
A month ago I set out to see if it was possible to set up a living, breathing ecosystem in something as small as a mayonnaise jar, and here’s proof that it is! This 28-day update gives you…
This aquascaping project is a step-by-step, how-to guide to creating a Dutch aquascape in a bowl. However, strictly speaking, a Dutch aquascape should be in a rectangular formation, so we’re going to call this a Dutch-inspired nanoscape. With…
Yes, you can! This video outlines how to do it, but I’ve also included all the steps below. The jar I used is a 650ml mayonnaise jar from a British supermarket. The other ingredients you need are: a…
Welcome to Aquasplainer. I’m still finding my feet making videos about aquacaping, but I have posted several shorts featuring my latest project, this 22 L nano cube. Since posting them, I’ve had a few questions from viewers. So,…
This short gives an overview of how I assembled a nano aquascape following a dirted tank method and quickly achieved a flourishing nano ecosystem. The tank is a 22l cube, with mud from a local canal underneath a…
Here’s a little, slightly imperfect, taster of what’s to come on aquaSplainer. We’ll bring you inspiration, ideas and practical advice on aquascaping and nanoscaping, that won’t break the budget. Aquariums. Tropical fish. Shrimp. Plants. Creating natural, underwater ecosystems…
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