Saving my hobby

Getting into nature and observing how the plants, fish, and rocks/wood interact has been a much needed inspiration for me lately. Big thanks to Jack, for helping me with nature footage and learning my camera better.

Yes! I would definitely love to see you do all you can on moss!

Yes to the moss! And this is my favourite of your tanks. Followed by the algae scape. You manage to make super natural looking environments with happy fish and still with really pleasing compositions in the scape. It’s a gift!

Very inspirational! You've actually been a big part of me getting my life back on track. You, and a few other creators, has shown me the light that i'm supposed to head for. This light is sometimes hidden by clouds of severe anxiety for me - to the point where anxiety has made me have seizures. You have been a part of keeping me focused on wellness by being you and living your life -being the crazy fish lady, gardener, mother, wife - being the tattooed chick with the mohawk - to me, being cool. I'm inspired by your desire of bringing and sustaining life. I'm the same way. My struggle continues - other people's struggles continues - as we head for a different day - tomorrow - we can start over.

I love this tank. I didn't even notice the brown background until you mentioned it. In this part of Florida, all of the creeks and rivers are blackwater environments with tons of tannins from oak leaves. So the brown background looks completely natural to me, as if I'm snorkeling in a local creek. The scape in this tank is amazing and I love how you emphasize the maintenance that goes into your tanks. You don't act like, "Oh yes, my aquariums are always spotless"

Cultured mosses? Yes, please! An in depth how and where in the tank to engage mosses? Ok! A chance to see you chopping up, placing, and doing some general diy with mosses? I'm am beyond excited! The tumbleweed of Spiky Moss I have chilling in my 75g and I thank ou in advance already !

Always love ❤️ your videos

This is beautiful!! I have felt very stagnant over the past couple of months! I have traveled back home to Kentucky this week and I'm going to be here another week! We've had a lot of rain and my goal is to get back into the waterways that I love here and basically do a video like yours! This is where the love began, this is where the fascination began, creeks, lakes and ponds! It was time for me to take a break and get back into nature! It's beautiful, it's magical, and being able to study the landscape, the plants and the environment is where the beauty is! I love the way your aquariums represent nature at its finest! Thank you for sharing Rachel! I really enjoyed the video!

You are becoming Ivan Mikoji of Pennsylvania. Stay in the hobby! Thank you for sharing!

I didn't even notice the brown background until you mentioned it, that's how natural it looks!

I was out observing the fish in our stream today and all the wildlife that it attracts. One of my favorite tanks.

Oh yes I love those mini rapids and contrasting calm waters

So great to see you smile! Nature works wonders on our troubles doesn’t it ? ❤️

It took you 5 years to stock this aquarium, wow. A like 👍 for your patience and dedication.

Hope to see the moss scaping soon! Moss is something even I can grow 😂

I've always used brown wrapping paper on the backs of my tanks. Love seeing some vindication. Thanks. I have no tanks anymore. No room here. But maybe one day.

That fish tank looks badass. I’ve never seen such a realistic fish tank and the brown looks really nice. Good job.

absolutely outstanding Rachel!

I love the brown background

A beutiful aquarium. Those fish are well and happy