View Full Version : Wow, some tank pics
jimbo
10-21-2003, 10:10 AM
Just found these pictures taken by Amano Takashi..... ENJOY
http://www.akva.sk/fotenie.htm
http://www.livejournal.com/community/planted_aquaria/2612.html
Jimmy
cdawson
10-21-2003, 10:53 AM
That man is a god, Aquascaping like that must take YEARS to perfect.
valerie
10-21-2003, 12:31 PM
I"ve always wondered what his tanks look like after a few months to years. Do they stay that perfect or do they end up having problems like the rest of us do(algae and stuff like that)?
Captain Hook
10-21-2003, 1:23 PM
Yea they are extremely nice tanks but I am wondering if he keeps them established at all. I could see him just taking all those pictures then ripping it all down to him. He is on a completely different level than the rest of us. His tanks are more than a hobby, they are work and they are art to him.
Look at the size of the tank on the second link. I bet that would be one that he has kept up and running but I wonder about the others.
pinballqueen
10-21-2003, 1:28 PM
Possibly, the other tanks in those pictures are ones that he has set up for others? Or, maybe those are all his tanks. You never know....
I would assume that he just *doesn't photograph* the tanks when there are problems :) I'm sure he doesn't take pictures of every tank, every day.... when the water's a little green, I'd say he just doesn't document it :P
yashinfan
10-21-2003, 6:32 PM
Wouldn't it be cool if you could hire him to do your tank? You know.. like you hire a landscaper to do your backyard :)
SimonWoodstock
10-21-2003, 7:19 PM
shouldn't have looked at those pics after watching "The Score" the other day....now i want to organize a tank robbery..:D
who wouldn't want that huge tank on the second link?....aaah
125gJoe
10-21-2003, 9:45 PM
Originally posted by valerie
I"ve always wondered what his tanks look like after a few months to years. Do they stay that perfect ...
Excellent Point! I really was thinking about the same on his tanks.
Notice he uses very small plants. Only one pic had what appeared to be Java Fern. Small plants have not worked for me, I'm guessing due to very warm water the Discus need..
How tall do these small plants get? What do they look like in 4 to 5 months?
I like the "small plant theme" but I've seen better 'mixes' of plants - broad and small leaves.
Gotta admit, whether these tanks have been recently perfected for the pictures and for shows, they look great for small/tiny plant life..
Amano Takeshi sure does stick to his "style" of aquariums....
viboy
10-21-2003, 11:42 PM
The quality of the pictures is great but I still like Joe's discus tank better:)
t_h_e_s_a_c_k
10-22-2003, 12:31 AM
that guy is ****ing amazing.
SnakeIce
10-22-2003, 12:36 AM
down on the second page is a link that shows pictures of them putting the gigantic tank together.... you just have to see those to get an Idea of how big that tank is.... there are discus and angels in there that for size comparison of tanks look smaller than neons in a 75... love the room shot with the outside shown, you can see where the inspiration for the tank comes from
oh and if you don't see much when you get throught the link hold your mouse over the words you see in the upper left hand corner of your screen
125gJoe
10-22-2003, 9:03 PM
Thanks viboy!! :)
Now this link: Really! --Get Inside Your Tank! (http://www.zen-it.com/nico/aqua/amano/all05/)
Hold the mouse over the 8 segments... Wow! :D Get the neighbors for vacuuming and re-planting when needed!
critrcrazy
10-22-2003, 10:00 PM
Wonder how many gallons that is??? Bet that tank isnt sitting on a floor over a basement, LOLOL!!!
SnakeIce
10-23-2003, 1:44 AM
rough guestamates based on the various pictures of the indoor glass 'pond' :D
about 5 feet tall
12-14 feet long
4-5 feet wide
which makes it at least 2000 gallons
what looks like metal halide or something similar probably 16 of them
DROOL........... :D
wish i had that kind of money! :)
good point tho, those tanks scream "maintenance hog" to me. wonder how long til they get overgrown?
jimbo
10-24-2003, 11:24 AM
One thing is sure, he has made aquascaping into an art, but he needs an army (family, friends and neighbours) for maintenance.
:D
Hebdizzle
10-24-2003, 12:49 PM
you'll notice that he isn't even in the pic with the 6 guys putting the driftwood into place. I bet he just stands and points :rolleyes:
tricksterpup
10-24-2003, 1:50 PM
From what I recall he used to set this up for businesses. In one of his books he talked about how one tank fell apart after he set it up. I believe he used to design the tanks but it was up to the owner to do the up keep. I have 3 of his books and they are a fun read besides looking through the pictures. In one part he shows the evolution of a tank that he lets runs wild. He just doesnt set up these tanks and then takes them down.
jim
DIYMatt
10-24-2003, 4:23 PM
I have four of his books, there are lots of amazing photos. Tricksterpup is right, he doesn't just set them up then rip them down. Actually, most of those tanks probably didn't look anywhere that nice when they originally setup. In the books, some of the pics are 4 years old or more. He is a master planner though. Take a close look at that huge tank, it has almost all low to no maintenance plants, like crypts, anubias, etc. It seems to be a theme with his larger tanks. Otherwise, scuba gear would be in order:) . In the smaller tanks that are easier to maintain, is where he gets into the fast growing high maintenance plants. Also, sticking to just a couple plant species makes the tanks parameters easier to set. He tends to leave out the maintenance details in his books.
Here's my take on his style. They are striking tanks when you take in the whole aquascape. But, when you focus in the smaller areas they become less interesting because there are only a couple plant species in the whole thing. If you had dozens of "display" tanks to work with his style would be ideal because you could get all the different feelings/themes from each tank and only a couple of species of plants. But, saddly, most of us have one or only a couple tanks to work with. So, we have to cram all the dozens of plant species we collect into those tanks. If done correctly, the wide variety of colors shapes and styles can be just as beautiful, but different. IMO more fun look at the same tank everyday, because of all the little miny scapes within the whole.
On a personal note about Amano. I wish he would do more to share his knowledge base with the rest of us. He is pioneer in the feild and probably has an unbeliveable knowledge base. If he put out one comprehensive book on how/why his style works, tons of us would buy it in a second. Sadly, as far as I know he is still just getting huge commissions to set up tanks and selling premium supplies at triple the premium price on his websites. Capitalism..... then again, this is just a hobby, not a life saving medical breakthrough. But wait...........
fishdude
10-26-2003, 3:18 PM
i am not worthy:)
he needs to write a book
fishdude
10-26-2003, 3:21 PM
i didnt see the post about his book, but what is it and were could i get it
tricksterpup
10-27-2003, 10:07 AM
You can get the books at Amazon. Look for Amano Takashi.
The books are:
Nature Aquarium World
Nature Aquarium World: Book 2
Nature Aquarium World: Book 3
Aquarium Plant Paradise
I do not own the 4th book Aquarium Plant Paradise but the first 3 books are incredible and make great coffee table books.
jim