Steven, thank you so much for sharing this. This is really an act of generosity for hobbyists looking to improve their skills. I look forward to the other videos in the series.

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

An interesting method to prevent reflections with black adhesive tapes. I personally use a black filter sponge, but I think tape may be better in some situations. The mud and silicone technique, man, that's another level - the structure looks like it's in one piece. Amazing, thanks for sharing your techniques!✌

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

I use filter sponge too- main purpose of tape is extra anchor points. More tech to come~

@harryfp1494

8 ай бұрын

He’s not in it for the fish he’s in it for the contest

@I.Am.Nobody

7 ай бұрын

I used to apply black silicone to my own mud mixture back when I had an aquarium, nice to see someone actually finding this out working very well for scaping.

If there is one thing that is priceless, it is knowledge...thank you for sharing your technique, it can only raise the level. I can't wait to see future episodes

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Stay tuned!

Remarkable and brilliant. The artistic and technical skills are truly Masterful. It would be a joy to build such a creation over a natural substrate allowing for a fully living environment.

@SteveScapesYT

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment Father Fish!

… ... extremely exciting start to this series! Thank you very much for taking us behind the scenes! It’s highly appreciated.

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! More to come!

This is the most useful Aquascaping video I have seen. It never cross my mind to use a protector film for the front, so useful!!!!

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah something I realized only after scratching up my first 120 real bad! lol

Great video!! It would be cool to see you do a video on how to build layers in a scape 😊

Wow! I would never have thought of mixing silicone with soil putty. I tried this before using bentonite clay with aquasoil and failed. Looking forward to Episode 2. Thank you for sharing 😊

This is amazing! Thanks for sharing this mind blowing information. It’s opened my mind to what’s possible

Masterpiece .

so impressed......

Keep it coming!

Sweet !! Interesting !! Cheers !!

Thanks.. looking forward for the whole series

This was awesome. Thanks for sharing

@SteveScapesYT

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

This was absolutely amazing to watch. Great work!

massive quality content. Thank you Steve

Thank you so much for sharing!

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Stay tuned!

yes….. this is what i have yearning for!

Thanks Steve love it

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Stay tuned~

I love your videos....get so much inspiration and learn soo much....

really cool idea, thanks for sharing!

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

Wow , Thanks for sharing those new techniques

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Stay tuned~

Thanks Steven for sharing this. You are very generous Regards

Amazing job ✊✊

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great 👍 thanks for sharing this

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wouaw…!! 💪💪merci pour le partage 👌👍 travail magnifique 🤩

Looking forward to more Steve. Thanks for sharing.

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Stay tuned!

Wow! What an inspiration! Where was the planning stage? It looked like you just threw rocks in and glued. LOL Your mud technique it’s awesome! I’ve been considering foam with concrete coating, but this is much more workable.

Learning from the master!

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

👌🥰

Hi from Italy ! I can’t wait for the next episode 😊

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Stay tuned!

yes more, more!!! never knew, or even thought of the tape idea. Thanks for sharing you putty recipe and stabilizing trick. And the thoughts behind the inspiration were amazing

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

So beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate your experiences! Looking forward to the next Video!

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Stay tuned~

Thanks steve!

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your techniquewith us. This is really crazy in the good way 👍😂

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Very cool Steven! Thanks for the tips! I look forward to your next contest scape!

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thanks bro!

@darrenderousse4804

8 ай бұрын

@@SteveScapesYT you’re welcome bud 👍

Great video serie Steve, thanks a lot. Would be great to hear about your inspiration process. 😊

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Sure! There is one more master skill vid planned, so maybe after that!

Really cool video, this reminds me of Terrain making techniques for tabletop wargame scenery and dioramas. Really nice.

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Goes to show, information is out there for those motivated to look

Thank you for the inspiration ✨️🌱 Will try the mud technique with glue in my future terrarium project 💯🍃

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Ohhhh

Amazing video with more secrets. Waiting for episode 2 ❤

@SteveScapesYT

7 ай бұрын

It’s out!

@harshanimantha7030

7 ай бұрын

@@SteveScapesYT 😍🔥Already watched it 🔥😍 Superb

Saw this on IG and though the tank had to be over 60 gallons. Would love a video similar to the style about the inspiration!

This was the most helpful und informative video for me about craftmanship & techniques in aquascaping for a long time, especially because I alrdy got a photographic visual background - but lack some practical skills with the materials. But I also discovered over time, I'm not that focused nor committed to aquascaping in (optical) excellences. A well looking community tank with healthy fish & plants is usually good enough for me - but I like trying new techniques and little challenges ;)

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

🤙🤙🤙

just look at the amount of effort going in to built master scape ......amazing........ i thank you by heart as u shared the solo secret which u use to build ur scape.... i know many who wouldn't want to share their secrets .... thanks again

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Thank you~ In my case, we're only beginning to scratch the surface though. >:D

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏

When does the second episode comes out?? This one was awesome! Can’t wait for the next episodes! 😃

@SteveScapesYT

7 ай бұрын

11/8 🤫🤫🤫

🙄🔥👍

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

😂😬🔥❤️

Great guide. I wonder if I can use epoxy resin instead of silicone? I think this could harden the material and make it water resistant. what do you think?

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

If you don’t try, you don’t know! Test it (and report back) 😉

This is so helpful! Btw, does planting the moss/monte carlo on the structure provide some nutrients or should i still create pockets for soil to plant mc/grow them epiphytically?

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

I planted on the rock but when I removed the Monte Carlo the roots had not penetrated the super glue coating- too hard I guess!

@EvanTo-nq1ep

8 ай бұрын

@@SteveScapesYT i see tysm! Do you have some tips for growing glued monte carlo, slightly nervous to grow them out of soil🙏

Interesting Steve, and thanks for the effort put on the video. One question I have is in the final step when you added thin cynocrylate glue to the hardened puddy. The puddy shows many "cracks" from drying, which seem to not to be there after the thin glue is added on top. Is the glue simply filling them or you dd something on top of the glue? Thanks in advance!

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

That could be happening- I generally don’t worry about cracks unless it’s likely to break the hardscape. Cracks or rock-like features welcome to me!

@MabLynx

8 ай бұрын

@@SteveScapesYT thnaks a lot!

Hi Steve. Where did you locate the input and output of the filter in this structure (Echoes of the pali)? Was there a hollow part behind the mountains?

@SteveScapesYT

2 ай бұрын

There were open spots behind both mountains for pipes!

What brand or type of black silicone do you recommend?

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Anything is fine as long as no anti-mold poison/treatment inside. Silicone itself is inert, for this it’s not really necessary to be picky.

This is probably an afterthought, but how do you manage to tear everything apart and clean up the rocks so you can reuse them again in the future scapes? Hardscape costs and hobbyists usually don't have them in abundance, myself included.

@SteveScapesYT

7 ай бұрын

Pliers can remove super glue bits, metal brush for all else-- I've never had problems re-using materials.

thanks for the video. can i use something different instead of aquarium soil while making patty (it's so expensive)

@SteveScapesYT

5 ай бұрын

Don’t know! The best thing is to test out your own ideas and see!

what about use cement?

is their any room for a filter pump ? or is it not needed because of plants that are to be added ?

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Room for filter inflow and outflow pipes to be put in-- but I'm not going to fill this tank; it's just for demonstration.

How do they make the reflections at the bottom the tank look like Theres a river in the aquarium that is so cool

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Alright if there enough comments requesting it, Undying or Reflection of Maples can be the next featured layout to cover that 😁

So maybe this is a dumb question, but I really want to use your technique, but in a tank that will have a betta. If I let the let sit with water for a bit, would it be safe for a fish?

@SteveScapesYT

7 ай бұрын

no worries! Assuming you do cover all "mud" surfaces with super glue, should all cure into a nice hard surface. My fish did great in this tank. Remember, all materials used are ones that we normally use in an aquascape. Again, be triple sure to use aquarium safe silicone though.

and I thought only dismantling an aquascape is a muddy situation :))

@SteveScapesYT

7 ай бұрын

lol

What Rocks did you use?

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

Lava rock

Do you use a special kind of super glue for this? I've found that regular "KRazy Glue" softens and comes loose with prolonged exposure to water. The couple of times I've glued my fingers together with Krazy Glue actually I was able to unstick it with warm soapy water.

@SteveScapesYT

8 ай бұрын

After moving to the US I will need to completely learn the glue market here! Lol

@moonwortstudio-ri9rj

8 ай бұрын

Really like this in-depth content you made here. Keep it up!@@SteveScapesYT

Hi Mate. I have a problem with your technology. I hope you can help me. Soil+water+Lawa power and after Black silikon? I tried it, but I didn't get the best results! I have misunderstood something?

@SteveScapesYT

7 ай бұрын

Did you harden it with super glue after?

@patriknemeth1136

7 ай бұрын

No! Because the material didn't fit together for me

Is this for fish ?

@SteveScapesYT

6 ай бұрын

Yes of course! Or the original 120cm contest tank was- I won’t be filling the 45cm demonstration tank.

😬 Promo sm

@SteveScapesYT

7 ай бұрын

😂