1 Year of silence, shutting my mouth for now... 

Sponsors are not necessarily a bad thing and subjecting viewers to ads it’s not necessarily bad either. Content creators need to be compensated for their work, just like anybody else. If having ads allows you to create the kind of content you would like and we would enjoy, I would be happy to support.

I miss your content! You inspired me. When I do my edits in adobe pre pro, When I used to watch you videos, I didn't understand how much time, effort, detail, and love you put into your video's. Much Love!

I'll always be a big fan Nic. I always think about this channel too man. I hope you're doing okay. Much love goes to you man. I also suffer from depression, but your videos are really beautiful at least to me. The transparency, the education, the encouragement to self educate as well is why I always hope to see my notification read "Aqua Splendor" You're one of my favorite RU-vidrs because you show the reality of Reefing.

Great to see you again! Been through depression myself, it can be tough. We'll be here when you're ready!

My guy! If someone is offering you money, as long as you genuinely like the product they want you to sell, take it! I feel like creators are all encouraged to think that accepting money for their work means they've "sold out" or like you should just do it for the love and money would sully that. Reefing is expensive, you need money to eat and pay rent and buy things for your beautiful videos. Take it, and take it shamelessly. Everyone needs money, and in my opinion people whose hard work adds beauty to the world are the ones who deserve it most. Glad you're back 💙

Hey buddy nice to see you again. Fully agree with all you said especially about sponsorship and ads. I don't think people realise how much effort and planning goes into creating aquarium videos. I never had anyone complain about too excessive ads on my videos and I try to not over do it but at the same time it is way to compensate my effort. If I put 20-30 hours in a video I expect something back. And thats just compensation for time lost without even going into the cost of the hobby. So you shouldn't feel bad regarding ads on your videos. Your videos are super high quality and majority of people will understand. There will always be those that don't get it but hey....we cant please everyone. Cheers

Its good to see you again. loved all your content and your tanks have been stunning. im looking forward to this new chapter. Thank for all the information and experience you have shared.

Thanks! Great to have you back. Always found your videos therapeutic. Nicely edited!

Glad to see a new video and you look good! 😊 In terms of sponsorship, one direction I’m moving towards is starting to work with non-Aquarium specific companies for a traditional 30-60s spot. May be a nice alternative if you don’t want anyone to second guess your authenticity! Welcome back, can’t wait to see the big project!

So nice to see your new video… take care of yourself 🤗 Also, I don’t think people mind if you have sponsors or include ads… it’s just a normal part of watching RU-vid

Just watched your piece on reef mistakes for inappropriate reefer and it was hilarious! Instant subscribe from me. Now I get to catch up with your channel and wait for new content if you have the energy for that. I’m 28 and diagnosed with schizophrenia with mood disorder elements so can totally relate to your struggles my friend. I am a musician and creator full time so understand how difficult it can be to create when you’re not in a great place. We got you fishy brother! 🐠

The first words :) me too, nice to see you again. I was still thinking about you yesterday

So glad to see you! Take your time. No one understands how long it takes to produce video when you are making something (like I do) or working with live animals and organisms. They just don't cooperate 'on set'😁 So much editing and sorting through segments to make it cohesive and cover all the points. You might want to consider shooting some shorter, easier content so you have a bank of videos to fill the gaps between the big, important videos. This will also help your consistency in posting which will grow your channel. I loved even your videos where it's just an update on the tank and a look at the inhabitants. Not every video has to be revolutionary, but what a way to tease the new direction you are taking.😊

Great to see you again! Success in what you are preparing for us! - Ramon 🇲🇽

Good to see you again! ... take the time you need, take a sponsor if it can help, do the content you like, we will support you.

Glad you posted something great to see you ❤️ if you were only in the UK I could have gladly donated you the parts you needed for the project except the doser as I shut down my tank 1 year ago. I hope the community can start a gofundme or people can send you parts require to a PO Box to get your plan into action. I love your work big love ❤️

No way he's back!? Last time i watched you "what im a spider so what" was still coming out!

Great to see your alive buddy. Big man hug from me I suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome and this makes my depression harder to deal with so can understand to a point how you feel. Wish you was in the uk I could of helped you with equipment and corals. Take care buddy stay strong xx

Looking forward to your new content. Stay strong and I'm sure you will achieve your goal!

Good to see you again! Hugs from Brazil

glad to see you back posting! keep on moving!

I'm glad your doing ok "hi" 👋! I really miss your videos! My reef tank is now 4 years old and I drew a lot of motivation from your videos, I'm excited to see what you are working on for the future. Take it easy and thanks for checking in.

the most important thing in life is you have great support not just from us , but from your hobby. have a great christmas

Missed watching your videos, you inspired me to start my own tank. It's not really going that well but I'm working on it

I ALMOST waited for a new vid as you saw :p Sorry for sad news bu I'm glad you're well and that you took the time to go on a better way ! En tous cas, je reste fidèle à ta chaine et tout ce qui pourrait être à venir :)

Hi Nic, nice to see you again, take sponsors you deserve it.

Wow I’m glad you’re back.!. I’m a new reefer and your vids are great.!. Specially the voiceovers… not so much the text

Yay your back

Good to see / hear you will be back to developing new reef content to share.

Quando estava na pandemia, tudo fechado, seus vídeos me deixaram calmo. Agora neste exato momento lembrei de vc e voltei para me inscrever no seu canal. Ficou na memória e no coração. Grato pelo seu trabalho! Escrevi em português, vc que lute para traduzir...

So happy to know you're back!!! I can't really add to the comments and love here, but absolutely add me to the fan club that can't wait for your latest work. Take your time, BREATHE, and we'll see you soon ;) 🙏✌💗

Happy to have you back

I hope all is well with everything that you are going through. I recently re watched your video series to get a better understanding on why my tank wasn't performing such as how to defeat dino the full spectrum lighting. You are doing a fantastic job and I understand why you won't be sponsored by such and such since it's just straight profits for those companies.

hello! i miss ur content, i watched the series over 4 times now hahaha its too good, i been thinking to start in the hobby and i wanted to do something like ur nano tank, but i dont decide in how big or if i will do it the same size as urs, or to use a AIO setup or other type of filtration, i want to do a natural setup, but i want to start without selling my kidney, i hope u can give me an advice!

your videos inspired me to build a nano similiar yours

Expressing yourself is very therapeutic, and I always enjoyed your videos because you are not like everybody else. Can’t wait to see your project. Meilleurs souhaits de reussite.

I'm a new viewer watching those old nano reef videos. Editing was good, visuals were great, animal care was perfect. The tanks were made by yourself and you could show that too. They're really good hope you keep making that kind of content.

I hope you are doing well regardless of the videos.

Is this the guy who tried to turn Jake's death into an add for "aqua splendor " before his family even knew?

Hi, very nice to hear something about you. Wow, there are a lot of things in your mind which confuse you a little bit 🙂 The disaster by Jake Adam's hurts me a lot too and I still can´t believe that this happened. There is nothing what we can do except for spending some dollars 😥. Don't let you push down by depression and keep on track 💪

If i have a aquarium just for fish and i wont go coral part , i can just use ro water which still has minerals but does not have chlor and chloramine and make saltwater with it? i need ro water that has 0 tds or 100+ at tds ? i plan having only macroalgae , 2 fish and 3 hermit crabs tricolor

IVE BEEN WAITING

Do what you love! Nothing else matters I'm looking forward to your new "stuff".

Your such a greet content creator. Take your time, but when you are ready keep the fire alive. And don't leave us again (your english is great) 😭😅 I will try to Support you, but not as you think...

It is really nice to see your video, you are the person that gave me the confidence to actually start a nano tank. You do whatever you need to do to look at yourself in the mirror everyday, just remember that your loyal fans will be here to watch your videos.

Welcome back.

Bonne nouvelle !

My oh my - that was a very long and complicated video to explain that something will come in another video - hopefully in 2023 - and the video will be totally revolutionary but I really really didn’t understand ANYTHING about what you’re trying to say…😂 Take care and hopefully the video will come soon and hopefully it will be something really good. Hopefully you will make sense then. Please use a script so you make sense.😘

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es-tu ok? as-tu besoin de parler?

Look Pal, we all knew what we were getting into when we jumped into the aquarium hobby... It's going to be expensive!

Yeaaaa. A littel bit of something

Glad you're ok - but you took way too long to get to any point. Hugs

Glad to hear you're OK! We miss your amazing content and information around my place, but are very intrigued with your vision for the future. Your content is definitely worth funding. Also, take some sponsors, we all know you respect the audience more than whatever they pay you to say. You should get paid, your content is some of the best reefing content on RU-vid. Jake took sponsorships, and I never felt he was pushing ecotech. Stay well,, and we love the accent 😉