J.Barry Aquascape

19/07/2022

Jungle Val for sale.

Our plant farm has finally reached the point where we can start selling Submersed plants!
At the moment we're only confident in shipping hardy plants like this Jungle Val.

Jungle Val doesn't need Co2 and thrives in almost any environment.
The leaves are sturdy which means it won't be eaten by most fish (looking at you goldfish!)

They also grow all the way to the water surface, perfect as a background if you're not interested in applying decals on the back of your tank.

Price is five for two plants.
We ship all over Malaysia.

06/04/2022

Credit to owner (owner please show yourself so we can tag you or insert your username as caption)

07/01/2022

07/01/2022

Aquarium live stream

06/01/2022

4 footer live feed

30/12/2021

1x1x1

Nano cube tanks are the best for beginners who are just getting their feet into aquascaping.

Their small size is enough for keeping nano fish and won't require you to break the bank when buying hardscape, plants, light and filter.

Best part is, it fits on most desks too, making a great art piece for any office.

15/12/2021

J.Barry Aquascape will be taking a short hiatus. But don't worry, we're still looking to provide you with the best Aquascaping solutions for you personal tank!

Everyone farming crypto, we farming Bucephalandra.

Hopefully Bucephalandra stocks don't "tank".

14/11/2021

The Ready scaped low tech tank is ready for sale.

No need Co2

Just add dechlorinated water, light, fishes and enjoy.

Normal clear Cube tank 1x1x1

Hardscape
- Dragon stone
- small river pebbles

Plants
- water wisteria
- Java moss

Substrate
- lava rock
- osmocote
- Aqua forest red soil
- fluval stratum

Cap
- Amazon Sand

RM400

Buyer get free gift of 5 fishes, can pick and choose.
(Balloon platty, balloon Molly, Swordtail, regular Molly, regular platty)

Self Pickup Permas Jaya, Johor, welcome to see see look look as we also have other things for sale (CO2 diffuser, livestock, plants)

*filter and light not provided*

11/11/2021

Restock.

Pickup Permas area (Johor)

PM for more info.

07/11/2021

We won't be posting much at the moment, as we're neck deep in projects.

Here's one that's cycling.

1x1 clear glass
Dragon stone
Amazon Sand
Fluval stratum
Aqua forest lava soil
Water wisteria
Java moss

Light and filter not included.

Estimated to be completed in one month.

Booking available (est price for tank + Scape + livestock is RM400)
Self collect at Permas Jaya, Johor.

29/10/2021

Two types of rocks.
Two type of scapes.

Both are places we would probably enjoy hiking in.

Tank : 1x1x1 (normal clear glass)

29/10/2021

Carbon dioxide or Co2 is one gas that aquascapers frequently seek.

Normal plants growing out of the water can absorb Co2 from the atmosphere to photosynthesize, however Aquatic plants have to work extra hard to get this valuable gas.

This is why we spend money on Co2 injection to ensure our water column has sufficient levels to keep our plants healthy.

Now you're probably wondering, but there's no Co2 injection in rivers and lakes, and you're not entirely wrong.

Water can only hold so much gases, and the majority of those gases end up being oxygen. So when we want to plant something like hairgrass or carpet plants, which need high amounts of Co2 and do not carpet naturally in the wild, we inject Co2.

Won't my fish die of Co2 poisoning?
If not regulated, in excess, Co2 will kill your aquatic life, but stopping this from happening is as easy as ensure surface agitation occurs to facilitate gas exchange.

Co2 is expensive?
Compressed Co2 in cannister are indeed costly, but they can last you 5 to 7 months, so it's a small monthly price to pay for beautiful Aquatic plants.
D.I.Y Co2 systems are also available, using chemical reactions and biological ways to produce Co2, however these are alot of work, but cost almost nothing (I personally use yeast to produce my Co2)

So it's either stick with low tech plants that grow fine without Co2 or start injecting. Other than that, why not drop us a message to know more about what plants suit you best, wether it be low or high tech.

27/10/2021

The importance of a cleaning crew.

Fish waste isn't the only thing that needs to be filtered out from the water, food that fish do not eat and leave floating or sinking in your tank.

That's why you should introduce natural janitors to your tank, and lucky for you, they come in all shapes and sizes.

Here's a list.

1) Shrimp - very good at getting rid of algae and uneaten food
2) snails - similar benefits to shrimp, but some may feel grossed out by them
3) bottom dwellers - fish like corydoras are great for getting bits of food out of the substrate
4) Algae eaters - Plecos, Siamese algae eaters, and some loaches are great to get gunk off the walls of your tank.

As with all aquatic life, these cleaners all come with their requirements, so a general advise would be to do your research before buying them.

Or you can drop us a message and we'll pick out the best cleaners for your needs.

26/10/2021

Do you need plants in your aquarium?

Well, aside from looking absolutely stunning, these plants also offer a myriad of benefits.

Most notably being that plants act as a natural filtration system for your water.
They consume nitrogen, amonia and other nutrients in the water that in large amounts may be harmful for you fish.

Excess nutrients paired with light also produce algae, so if you want to light your aquarium but don't want algae, try aquatic plants.

A bonus from these two benefits is that plants will photosynthesize and produce oxygen which will dissolve into the water column, ensuring your fishes don't suffocate.

Certain plants like guppy grass and Java moss actually promote fish reproduction, making the parents feel much more comfortable in giving birth or laying eggs.
Densely planted tanks provide hiding spots for your newly hatched/born fishes, giving them a better chance of maturing.

Floating plants also affords all of the above benefits for your tank, with our personal favourite being the large water lettuce as the roots give the fish fry ample hiding spots.

Aquatic plants however do not fair well with large fishes like Arowanas, as these predatory fishes will eat and destroy the plants, unless you get extremely large plants.

J.Barry Aquascape has a selection of easy to maintain plants that don't require Co2 injection or high lighting.

-Water wisteria
-Java fern
-Java moss (avoid high temperatures, this moss loves below room temperature water)
-Hornwort
-Amazon Swords
-Water Thyme
-Duckw**d
-Azola
-Salvinia

Drop us a message if you need help on picking the best plant for your tank.

25/10/2021

Client aquarium has been installed safely at Klinik Haiwan dan Surgeri Kota Tinggi ,

59L
(60cmx33cmx20cm)
Normal glass
Fluval Stratum soil
Amazon Sand

Hardscape
Malaysian Driftwood

Foreground
Mini Valisneria

Midground
Hygrophilla Diphormis & Carymbosa
Staurogyne repens

Background
Jungle Valisneria
Amazon sword (grisebachii and Echinodorus)

Floating plants
Duck w**d.

Livestock
- Ramshorn snail
- pest snails
- 20 X neon tetra

25/10/2021

Let's meet fishes today.

Here we have the common Molly, a hardy fish that is very well acclimated to malaysian waters.

This fish is a great choice for beginners trying out aquascaping because they're hard to kill and will eat algae from plants and glass.

Molly's come in many different combinations of fin length, color and roundness. Mainly there are lyretails, sailfin, 24k gold, yellow, Dalmatian, balloon, and a combination of some and even all of those traits, like the sailfin lyretail 24k Dalmatian balloon Molly (damn that's a long name).

Here at J.Barry Aquascape we take good care of our fish so that you can be sure to bring home the best.

23/10/2021

Did you know? Just like us humans, fishes need a varied diet to be the best they can be?

Beginner fish keepers usually assume that a bottle of store bought pellets would be sufficient to be the end all means for their fish's nutritional needs.

This may be true, but you wouldn't want to eat a meal replacement bar for the rest of your life right? Not to mention missing out on the many vitamins, minerals, oils and fibers that comes with a varied diet.

So what should you feed your fish?

Here are a few you should keep on hand.

1) Dried foods (pellets, flakes)
- these are the bread and butter of your fishes diet, they're inexpensive and easy to feed.

2) Frozen foods
- frozen blood worms and brine shrimp can act as a weekly treat for your fishes, just thaw them in aquarium water and feed them to your fish.

3) Live foods.
- live foods like Baby Brine Shrimp and Daphnia not only pack a massive amount of protein and calcium, but since the move around, it adds enrichment to the lives of your fishes. Some like tubefex worms allow you to bury them into the substrate so your bottom dweller can constantly graze on them when it wants.

4) Self prepared foods.
- yes you can make your own fish food. Hard boiled egg yolks are great for baby fishes as it's loaded with protein and fats to boost their growth. Mixing brightly coloured vegetables like capsicums (red and yellows) that contain natural dyes will boost the colour of your fishes too.

(Be sure to research what your fish can and cannot eat, or what foods they prefer so that you don't run into any problems)

Feeding a varied diet also ensures your fish is always resilient to disease, and can even promote breeding.

So be sure to treat your fishes to a myriad of meals to make sure they multiply massively.

22/10/2021

Two 1 foot cubes, it's time to Scape.

22/10/2021

Today we're going to be talking about Nitrogen cycling and beneficial bacteria.

Take a look at a body of water outside, a lake, a river and even a puddle, there's bound to be microorganisms and bacteria living in it.

Did you know that these miniature creatures are actually beneficial to the health of your aquarium?

Similarly to how you consume cultured milk (yakult, vitagen) and fermented foods (kimchi, pickles) to obtain beneficial gut bacteria, you also need to add beneficial bacteria to your aquarium.

Which bacteria you ask? Well there are two main cultures, nitrifying and photosynthetic.

Nitrifying bacteria basically reduces harmful nitrogen and amonia. Nitrogen and amonia come from fish waste and plant fertilizer and collect in your aquarium water overtime.

Too much nitrogen and amonia leads to fish death.

Photosynthetic Bacteria, conduct a similar job as their nitrifying cousins, consuming the harmful organic acids and waste at the bottom of your aquarium.

So what is nitrogen cycling? Think of it as the startup period for nitrifying bacteria to build homes in your aquarium and getting them ready to consume nitrogen and amonia.

Naturally this would take months, but with products such as Seachem Quick Start, Fluval Clean, Bacto clean, and nitrobacter you can get the nitrogen cycle going in just a few minutes.

Photosynthetic bacteria also needs a headstart, commonly sold as PSB, this not only ensures a healthy substrate, but gives you the benefit of crystal clear water.

So if you're thinking of getting new fish, make sure your tank is cycled and hosting a wide range of beneficial bacteria.

Over here at J.Barry Aquascape, we cycle your tank for you, and ensure water quality is tip-top so that you won't have to worry about killing your fish.

21/10/2021

New fishkeepers will always ask the question "Do I need an oxygen pump?".

The answer is "Maybe", because the air bubbles produced by a pump are too big to dissolve into water.

So, it's not an oxygen pump that you will need when taking care of fish, its surface agitation, or anything to move the surface of the water to facilitate gas exchange.

What is "Gas exchange?".

Gas exchange is when Carbon Dioxide (Co2) and Oxygen are exchanged between the water body and the air above it.

This is how aquatic life get their oxygen, and how the Co2 they produce is removed from the water.

Surface agitation ensures the gases can move freely, creating a more liveable and natural body of water for your finned friends.

Here at J.Barry Aquascape, we can set you up based on the aquatic life you wish to keep, as some may require gentle surface agitation, where others would want river rapids-like flow.

Drop us a message and we'll find the best solution for you.

20/10/2021

Having something like this in your home or office is just a message away.

Drop us a message to solve all your aquarium needs.

20/10/2021

Q: What's the easiest aquatic plants to keep?

A: Floating plants.

We currently have 3 to choose from and all of them are as hardy as can be.

There's Salvinia, with slightly large round leaves.

Duckw**d, small but spreads like crazy.

Azola, which also doubles as a great source of fiber for your goldfish, carp and other larger species of fish.

Did we mention that they're for sale for as low as RM1?

Slide into the DM's to secure yours today.

20/10/2021

Orange Balloon Platys for sale.

Looking for something gentle, adorable and an overall great addition to your community tank? Try a balloon Platy.

But be warned, these fish reproduce extremely fast.

20/10/2021

Balloon mollies for sale.

Adorable round versions of the common Molly.

And just like their common version, these fish are very hardy, easy to take care of, and overall low maintenance.

20/10/2021

Customer tank complete. Will be delivering it soon.

59litres
20 neon tetras
Amazon style Scape

20/10/2021

WELCOME NATURE LOVERS! DO YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL SLICE OF NATURE IN YOUR HOME OR OFFICE? J.BARRY AQUASCAPE WILL BE THE ANSWER FOR ALL YOUR AQUATIC DECOR NEEDS.

20/10/2021