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.
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!✌
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
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.
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 😊
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
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.
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
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 ;)
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?
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?
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.
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!
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
