Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here! → It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee 👀 Window aquariums are famously a bad idea because it's easy for algae to take over, but I had a 6ft open windowsill and a dream. Despite catastrophic failure along the way, a bit more DIY and aquascaping kept the adventure on track. From dealing with the challenges of algae and direct sunlight to creating a thriving, low-tech, planted ecosystem, this project has been a mix of experimentation and discovery in an unusually narrow form factor. Follow along as the fish tank develops the natural way; with no filter, and no co2 injection. Happy to answer questions in the comments :) Behind-the-scenes, sneak peaks and a Discord community: ---------------- Please note affiliate codes provide me a small commission if you purchase any products 🌱 £5 off at Dennerle Plants UK with code 'tanksforplants' This even stacks with their 10% newsletter discount so I get all the supplies I can from them :) ⛰️ Where I get all my hardscaping materials: (UK ONLY) Using code TANKSFORNOTHIN will get you an exclusive 20% off 😉 💡 The lights I used in this video: 🚿 The wavemaker I used in this video: 🍵 The heater I used in this video: ---------------- Chapters: 0:05 - Introduction 0:33 - Resizing 1:47 - Aquascaping attempt 1 3:27 - Catastrophe 4:50 - Alien invasion 6:12 - Colony cats 7:15 - Early nights 8:04 - Chicken feed 10:04 - Fog bloom 12:01 - Algae storm 12:59 - The Glowing Sea 14:02 - Sludge removal 15:35 - Filling the niches 17:39 - Algae holiday 18:53 - Snakes in the grass 21:06 - Green and glowing 23:13 - Ecosystem accomplished 24:43 - Thank you Music: To Catch an Albatross - Jon Bjork Over the Hedges - Jon Bjork Song of Sadhana - Jesse Gallagher Divertissement (Léo Delibes) - Kevin MacLeod ¹ The Lotus Tree - Jerry Lacey Divertimento (Mozart) - Kevin MacLeod ¹ Please Do - C418 ² Quirky Dog - Kevin MacLeod ¹ Thirst - Johan Glössner Sleepless - C418 ² Rune Essence - RuneScape Sudden Fun - Spectacles Wallet and Watch Pick Your Numbers - Claude Signet Lee Rosevere - Small Steps ³ Adventure - RuneScape I Don't Sing - C418 ² Dot's Yuletide - RuneScape ¹ ( ) ² ( ) ³