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We’re back! Ja & Shawn catch up on a variety of aquascaping topics.

Two giants sit down for a chat: George Farmer & Jeff Senske of Aquarium Design Group. Aquarium Design Group: http://www.aquariumdesigngroup.com/ ADG on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adgonline/

George Farmer, Hiep Hong, J Art, & Shawn talk about the things they wish they knew when they started aquascaping.

This week Shawn & J talk about algae and why they don’t talk about it on the show.

This week, Shawn’s rebuttal to a recent video on RO water from a very popular online fish guy.

This week, J gives a quick update and Shawn has a public service announcement for the aquascaping community. 

We’re back and better than ever! Shawn and I welcome George Farmer and Hiep Hong to The Aquascaping Podcast team. Shawn talks about what ‘grinds his gears’ and George interviews Oliver Knott.

J relates photography to aquascaping while exploring ways to expand your thinking, Shawn has some georama revelations,  and George Farmer answers some audience Q&A. Credit: The sketch within the show icon of the aquascape was drawn by Steven Chong.

J and Jeff Miotke talk 1, 2, and 3 point perspective and how it applies to the 3D space of an aquascape. Also, George Farmer joins us for some more Q&A.

J interviews Shawn on his experience at Takashi Amano’s Florestas Submersas at the Oceanario de Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal.

This week Shawn & J talk about Amano shrimp. Also, George Farmer joins us for some Q&A!

J talks with Dennis (Xiaozhuang) Wong, a talented aquascaper based firmly in extensive experimentation and a data driven approach.Dennis Wong on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/xiaozhuangw/feed

J & Shawn discuss design principles and creating a sketch for your next aquascape. SHOW NOTES and DOWNLOADS: FREE custom aquascaping Photoshop brushes: https://www.dropbox.com/s/eoevi1524ft4v5f/ForgroundBrushes.abr?dl=0 Silhouetted Plants: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kiqv32g7sl583x3/Plants.zip?dl=0 Steven Chong’s Creative Corner: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuwPyfg4E_gsMV8wuiuXqQ How to Use Layer Masks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5yW5hHjQrE

We talk all things fish today with Rachel O’Leary! J & Shawn welcome her to The Aquascaping Podcast.Rachel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0_5nJ6u7FNAmEkKJqmmzQ Rachel’s Website: http://msjinkzd.com/

David O’Bryant of ADU Aquascaping joins J & Shawn today to discuss low-tech carpeting, biochemical oxygen demand, CO2, substrate, fertilization, oxygen, design, and more.SHOW NOTES: ADU on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Daveguitarfish ADU on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011334554659

This week…trimming stem plants to get nice and bushy, CO2 regulator thoughts, tips on attaching moss, and much more.

This week, J speaks with Scottish aquascaper Andrea Freel. Also, the Chicago Aquatic Plant Society talks briefly about the benefits of joining a local aquascaping community.

J & Shawn discuss their AquaScaping holiday wish list for someone serious about getting into aquascaping. UNS 60U aquarium: https://buceplant.com/collections/uns-ultracleartanks/products/ultra-clear-tanks-by-uns-u?variant=28384564545 Evolution Aqua The Aquascaper Series AS600: http://www.evolutionaqua.com/aquariums/the-aquascaper.html Fluval Fresh and Planted 2.0: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=32451 Eheim 2215: https://www.amazon.com/Classic-2215371-External-Canister-Gallons/dp/B0002AQXV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481294328&sr=8-1&keywords=eheim+2215 Fluval 206: https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-A207-206-External-Filter/dp/B005QRDDM4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481294358&sr=8-2&keywords=fluval+206 ADA Aquasoil Amazonia: https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Soil-Amazonia-Liter-Normal/dp/B00519832W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481294385&sr=8-1&keywords=ada+aqua+soil Green Lead Aquariums CO2 Regulator: http://greenleafaquariums.com/co2-regulators.html Estimated Index Fertilization Supplies: http://greenleafaquariums.com/aquarium-fertilizer.html Curved…

Iconic and prolific aquascaper, Oliver Knott joins the show this week. Topics include inspiration, influences, aquascaping disasters, his favorite scape, and much more.Show Notes: Oliver Knott on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okaqua/ Oliver’s website: http://www.oliver-knott.com/

Jorge Carvalho talks about working with Takashi Amano, nature aquarium philosophy, ethics, getting out of your comfort zone, working along side Adam Paszczela, and much more.