Motivational Monday is here! Its easy to feel in a rut when creating an aquascape. Especially when something you've been working towards for a long period of time just doesn't fall through.
Personal story time! I had a large 75 gallon aquarium set up once to be elaborately designed to have a canyon style set up. I spent hours reading articles and watching youtube videos on 3D backgrounds. I politely (and awkwardly) traveled to multiple furniture stores asking to raid their dumpsters for Styrofoam until I had enough. Then I created a unholy Styrofoam mess through carving. Spent weeks building up a concrete/cement layer onto the finished piece. Only to place it in the tank, fill it up, and have it float. I didn't silicone it to the bottom of the tank. Chips of concrete broke off of the structure and revealed the Styrofoam underneath.
Of course there were so many things I should've have done better with this project. I'm sure with more patience and better preparation, a better result was certainly attainable. Regardless my motivation was shattered and I felt cheated and embarrassed.
After failure, comes opportunity. This is why I'm sharing my 5 favorite aquatic influencers. I receive no compensation for this, but I am genuinely convinced that it is so important to surround yourself with those you admire. These influencers can provide new ideas, new techniques, and beautiful, peaceful inspiration.
1. The Cinescaper
If you've ever been interested in modern looking emersed set ups, the Cinescaper has just the content for you. As a film expert, TheCinescapers instagram and youtube channel features wonderfully complex shots with interesting attention catching music.
This influencer popularly creates, short, nature based, and refreshing content.
2. Atlantis Aquatics
I've never followed an instagram account faster than Atlantis Aquatics. As far as I can tell, this account hosts aquascaping contests in their story from time to time. This allows users who view the story to vote on which aquascape they prefer! This concept is super unique and creative. If given the resources, I would definitely love to bring the community together and host something or participate in something similar. This content creator popularly creates, innovative aquarium products, interactive instagram stories, and helpful guides.
3. New England Aquarist
A supporter of Atlantis Aquatics, the New England Aquarist account features a similar variety of tanks, guides, and generally aesthetically pleasing posts. They frequently feature their newest betta "Cookie Monster" and it is clear they have a passion for the art of aquascaping. They also take in community opinions through their story and its a great way to get introduced to different methods and aquascaping styles. This content creator is known for, interactive stories, frequent video posts, variety of posting styles.
4. Green Thumb Scapers
Green Thumb Scapers are a family dedicated to showcasing aquascapes and aquascaping styles. A lot of their posts feature their kids gazing in at their beautifully designed tanks. They are popularly known for their q&as, progress pictures, and well designed story page.
5. Aquascape Art
If you like bettas, you'll love this content creator based in the U.K.. They frequently post lovely videos of their bettas and are truly an inspiration for those looking to keep them. They are popular for, interesting stories, more videos over pictures, and frequent betta posts.
Conclusion
There are so many ways to enjoy aquarium keeping. One failure is an opportunity for success somewhere else down the line. There are so many styles, options, and different layouts to choose from. Surround yourself with those who inspire and motivate you to continue to create. Thanks for reading this article. You'll see me here again, next week.
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