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Hello, meet again with me, Farhan, at Mad About!

In this episode, I will bring you into the world of water.

It can be said that this is the world..

...of water but with beauty for sure.

If you've ever heard of Aquascape.

That's right, I'm right where I am right now.

What if we go in and ask the owner directly.

Let's go!

Nice, right? -Yes, sir.

Cute.

Yes. -Are you Nickz?

Yes. -Hello, I'm Farhan.

Where are we now?

We're at the Nickz Aquascape gallery shop.

Nickz Aquascape. Alright, Buddies.

He is the owner of Nickz Aquascape.

I heard that this is the biggest?

Should be the biggest. -It should be.

That is for sure. -Yes.

Please explain to me and the audience.

We don't know what Nickz Aquascape is yet.

Nickz Aquascape is one of the aquascape galleries.

Which aims to be a place for...

...hobbyists or connoisseurs of Aquascape.

They can shop here.

We can shop here? -Yes, you can.

If you like it, you can shop here directly.

Where is Nickz Aquascape located?

The location is in Serpong.

Serpong street. Near Alam Sutera.

So they can just come here to shop, right?

Yes, because there is already an address on Instagram.

On Facebook, everyone.

The address is clearly displayed. -Clearly displayed.

Write it down, Guys!

Sir, this is a basic question.

What is the difference between aquascape and aquarium?

They are different.

The aquarium is as we know it back then.

Just an aquarium.

Filled with water and fish.

Meanwhile Aquascape.

We make a scene in the aquarium.

Become something that...

...to be pleasing to the eye.

So that's the difference. -Yes.

But the aquarium is also nice to look at too.

But that's a hobby. -Better aquascape.

Since when was Nickz Aquascape founded?

Since 2017.

Yes. -One, two, three.

Four, five, six. -It's been six years.

It's been six years now? -17 August we have a birthday.

Happy birthday.

Cool, then?

The hope for the future is...

...we can do better in the future.

Is there a branch? Or is it just being serpong here?

Just here. Serpong only.

Because there are no plans to open branches in other places.

Is there a community?

There are many communities. -Oh, I see.

There are many, there is Aquascape Indonesia.

There is Raya. There is Indonesian beginner aquascape.

So there's a lot of community.

Let's look around.

Come on, sir. Where do we begin?

This is the best selling. -This one?

Yes, this is the most sold. This is so cool.

It's like being in the jungle.

This concept is jungle, but minimalist jungle.

So this is the jungle concept. -Yes, this is jungle.

Then why can this be the best selling?

The first is that maintenance is easy.

Second, this moss plant is healthy and good.

So this is a real plant? -Yes, it's a real plant.

It's a living plant, Buddies.

So cool. So if we touch it feels very real, right?

Yes, you can hold. -Can I touch this?

It is so soft. -Yes.

What's this little one called?

It's red cherry shrimp.

There are the smallest shrimp.

The prawns are very small.

What's the blue one? -It's a cardinal neon fish.

Why is everything here small?

Because Aquascape doesn't just have to have lots of fish.

But more to the view inside.

What is this made of? The big one.

The material is santigi wood.

The reason for using santigi wood is...

...the durability of this wood. The stronger it is soaked.

The more soaked the stronger.

If this is the best selling.

How much does it cost?

If for this size and full set.

It costs 38 million.

38 million, best selling? -Yes.

That's crazy. Does that mean you can enter the contest too?

Is there a contest?

Many. -Have you ever entered a contest?

Have participated in contests, but not style contests.

Cool. How hard is it to take care of?

The customer will ask about maintenance too.

The first thing a customer asks is maintenance.

So how's the treatment? You guys are also curious right?

Aquascape maintenance is very simple.

Once a week, it needs to be drained by 30%.

We continue to clean the glass.

And then fill the water again. Already finished.

Do we need to brush these trees?

This tree has moss. -I see.

But not brushed like that.

Should we cut it or what?

That's why we love this red cherry shrimp.

So it's in here.

Either shrimp or fish.

They create an ecosystem within this.

So the rotation is like that.

How did the process come to be like this?

As for the hard-scape itself, maybe a day.

But it depends on the skill. For beginners...

...maybe take a few days.

Has it just become like this?

Then immediately brought into the aquarium or not?

Made right inside. -One by one strung together.

Stand up. In one day. -One day?

Means if there are buyers who want to buy.

They brought it straight away?

If it's here it's usually done.

Already matured.

It's already alive.

If taken there will be no problem.

So it's not too complicated either.

Which next?

This is the best selling.

There are bonsai. -Yes.

But the fish are less.

This is because it's sold.

This was bought yesterday by a customer.

For aquascape, there can be fish or no fish, right?

It's better if there's fish.

So actually what is displayed is...

...not just plants, there are fish too.

Only the fish are small.

How much does the bonsai cost?

This is a full set of 15 million.

15 million is still okay. I'm not surprised yet.

At that price already sold? -Yes.

Someone bought this, I just need send it.

Why not give fish?

Because at the time of delivery, there will be no water.

Oh so it's just the bonsai.

Yes, it's just wrapping.

Closed it so doesn't dry out.

And deliver to the customer's house.

Is this real stone?

This is real.

But this isn't over yet.

It's not finished setting.

This is already really cool.

But for the price of 38 million, we have to give it a touch.

Oh it's the same price.

For 120 this is the same.

For sizes from here to there the price is the same 38 million.

What makes Nickz Aquascape...

...different from other Aquascape?

Is there any uniqueness?

Actually his specialty.

So our characteristics are the bonsai and the jungle.

Who invented the most outlandish concept?

In fact, this concept is fabricated.

Oh made up. -Yes, it's made up.

This and that made up. No. -Did you draw first?

Everything is based on our imagination.

That's why it's expensive.

And each of us does something like this.

Nobody will ever be the same.

Even I myself can't make the same as this.

So every Aquascape that is here will not be the same.

Surely everything is different. -Different.

Even if customers want to make something like this.

Surely the curve of the wood will never be the same.

I see.

That's what makes art expensive.

For that price, what do you see?

It's relatively expensive because there are lights.

Then there is also a filter here.

Oh, there's a filter. -Yes, there is Co2 too.

So there are cupboards, aquariums, equipments.

It was from the merger that the price was met.

Because the price is 38 there is free treatment from us.

Six visits. -Then?

The fish are free.

There is warranty if the existing plants die.

Then we produce our own lamps.

This lamp we produce ourselves.

It's lifetime warranty.

The initial concept is that you have an aquascape because...

...it's a hobby or do you want to start a business or what?

No, I used to work for the biggest retail company in Indonesia.

We used to be part of...

...the supervisor of the aquarium division.

Have you always liked aquariums? -Not yet.

Because we work.

It's just that if we want to be comfortable...

...working, we have to like our job.

In the end, I like it. -Then be comfortable?

OK, now let's get into it.

First of all, is there a type of rock?

There is, here we use two types of stones.

The first is lava rock. The second turlin.

What's the difference?

If it's lava rock, it's more fibrous.

The turlin stone has a harder character.

Where do you get these stones from?

There are suppliers from Java. -Oh, I see.

Some are white in color.

The white one is the same? -Same, this is Alor sand.

Alor sand. -Yes.

Its function is for detailing.

To make a lot of mistakes like this, a lot of loss.

A lot of time wasted.

What's the most detrimental?

To make something like this we need capital.

But when the results are bad.

Automatically the customer also won't want to buy.

What do you think is ugly like that?

So from our eyes.

Even though all of these are actually different.

Because everyone's perspective is different.

Some say it's great.

This is ugly. That's why we do something different.

What's the biggest struggle you've ever done for this aquascape?

The biggest struggle was making this shop.

This shop wasn't like this before.

He was open, still dirty, dusty.

It was the hardest struggle to make this shop like this.

from zero. -From zero.

From 0 to as big as this.

From nothing.

From nothing at all.

There are only a few. Now complete.

It's a cool fight.

I heard he has his own farm in the back.

How about we just see?

Come on. -Let's go!

Now we are at Nickz's farm.

What differentiates them from the others is...

...that they usually don't have their own farm.

But you have your own farm. Please explain about this farm.

Not that. Why did you think about having your own farm?

Before.

We made this farm because we have lots of tanks.

Buying plants is expensive.

So it's better to grow your own.

Is it difficult for this treatment process or not?

It's not that difficult.

What matters is the fertilization.

Keep trimming plants that are too many.

Let him live and grow again.

OK, I had a chat with him earlier.

So he said, over there first the process.

After that, just put it in the water.

So the process is not just in one place.

Yes, that's the land. -This is the land.

How long later? -The ends are taken.

Move over here. -Move to cup.

Cool, which plant was this before?

The green one? Yes, that green one.

Oh cool. -Cecilia Flora her name is.

Cecilia Flora.

Oh, and here's his own name too.

Let's not confuse the customer either.

Does that mean if you want to make a concept, just pull it out?

Then take it inside. -Yeah, just cut it.

So there is no need to buy from other suppliers. Cool.

But not all of our plants exist.

There are some that we buy ourselves from outside.

Cool, have any plants ever failed to harvest?

There are a lot of them, so the fertilization must be just right.

Does the sun and rain have an effect?

Rain water is not a problem and even the sun is important.

We just give this paranet to limit the sunlight.

To limit the sunlight.

So that it is not directly.

Because it can make the plants dry.

Apart from plants, I also saw roots there.

Yes. -Roots and stones.

Can we go there? Let's go. -Sure.

Now we are in place of the wood.

It's wood, right?

Is maintenance difficult?

Because it's raining. How is it treated?

The wood that is here is stock. So there is no special treatment.

So let it be.

Hot again dry again.

Usually every time you buy this, how much do you buy?

Usually per truck.

Big trucks? -Losbak like ankle.

One truck is how much? Is it all one truck?

No, at least that's all.

Just this much. -For one truck?

Yes, because it doesn't fit.

If we as customers want to buy here, is it per stalk or per what?

It's up to the customer. Can be united or directly many.

So you can buy one or a lot.

Well if I buy a big one.

Does this mean I have to cut it or what?

To buy wood, it must match the aquarium.

Oh, I mean, suppose we want to buy something like this.

You must see your aquarium first. That's it, Buddies.

So no need to cut. But we can cut right?

It's okay if it doesn't fit, it can be cut.

It's just a shame to buy big wood for a small aquarium.

Means for example if you want to look for wood.

You have to know how big your aquarium is first.

What types of wood are there?

This one is called santigi wood. -Santigi.

How about this one? -This is also santigi.

How about that one? -That is rasamala.

There are pesirem.

What is the difference?

From the strength of the wood.

What's the most powerful? -Santigi wood.

For how long does it last?

As for the rasamala wood.

One or two years it has started to shrink.

It got smaller.

Why is that? -Because it's eroded.

How about this? -It's not like that.

The longer it is soaked the better.

Okay, there was fresh water there.

This is it now we are in the sea water.

Can you explain the difference between here and inside?

Other than sea water and fresh water.

The difference is the equipment. -I see.

The coral reefs are all alive? -Yes, live all.

Very cool, the coral reefs are all alive.

And these fish are also different.

If the sea fish are brighter.

Brighter.

So here is the price tag. The price is 117 million.

What makes it expensive?

First.

Big tank. -The tank is big.

Second, the filtration system. -The filtration.

Third, we use coolers, chillers.

What for? -For temperature.

Because the sea water must be cold.

Oh, so it's not random.

Can't be random. So there's a cooler over there.

Cool. -And he also has cycling.

What is it? -The cycle is...

...to make the water ready.

Only then can we plant it.

Oh just put in the fish too. -Fish.

Otherwise, they will die. It's cycling.

It will get mossy.

Now where are we again?

This is Nickz Aquascape's retail location.

Retail Nickz Aquascape. Place for all the equipment.

Materials for making Aquascape.

Before we get to this, there was something that distracted my eyes.

What's the prize over there?

That's when I took part in a local competition.

Are you win? -Yes.

So cool.

Can you explain the equipment that is here?

Here we are

The first is soil.

This is the growing medium.

This is a growing medium.

These are all real stones, right? -All original.

You said that customers can buy ready-made ones.

Can customers who come here make their own?

Yes, we can help later.

If you have your own concept, you can just come here.

He will also help later.

For sales.

Can people come here or can they buy online?

Actually, you can just come here.

We also provide online shop too.

Please tell the audience where they can buy?

For Shopee Nickz Aquascape.

We are also on Lazada.

The point is in all online shopping.

Just click on the name. -His name is Nickz Aquascape.

Write it down, Guys.

I have a question.

How did your family respond?

Because selling is complicated and...

...rarely anyone wants to sell Aquascape.

How did your family respond?

Actually back again to ourselves.

If we take it seriously and believe.

Family at home support me.

They support and also it's already this big.

Then the family also sees it for the future too.

One more thing.

I really like Aquascape.

What is the first step I should take?

The first step that must be done is to understand first.

Understand first before buying. -Yes, got it.

So don't rush like that.

But it's different, there are hobbyists and connoisseurs.

What is the difference? -That hobbyist...

...to start something, he must learn.

Want to know first.

But if connoisseurs are like customers.

Enjoy the finished.

So he came, bought. Then the maintenance is from us.

So, which type are you?

Connoisseur or hobbyist?

We saw something cool earlier.

Now there's something even cooler. This is iconic, right?

What's this called?

Paludarium.

Pattern? Paludarium - Paludarium.

How many meters long? -It's 6 meters.

Its width is 1.5 meters. -The width is 1.5 meters

The length is 6 meters.

This is so cool.

One question, why is there this?

What is the name? -That's a mist maker.

Mist maker, so there are several spots. So cool.

What is its function for?

Actually, it just be like a fog.

To make it look like in the forest.

For what price?

About 400 million.

400 million. For this.

How much is this? -This is capital.

The capital is around 100 million.

So, if for example the customer is looking at this.

Has anyone asked to make this?

Once. -This big?

If it's 4 meters.

Less than 2 meters.

One more thing.

There's a light here.

What's the other one? -That's a mist.

That's it for auto flush.

Oh, that one.

How many minutes is that?

If we do this in half an hour.

If it's this big there should be that?

We just need to set the timer. He's on a timer.

Can others use it too?

The timer is most on the lights if the others.

Oh, I see.

If you use misting. So cool.

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Accordingly, don't forget to watch Mad About.

Because we have cool episodes.

OK, Guys? Okay.

Like I said, here we don't just discuss hobbies on land.

But here's a look.

We also discuss what is in the aquarium.

And for you guys, don't forget to...

...watch other mad about episodes that are...

...no less exciting and also have...

...references to other interesting hobbies.

So I'm farhan. Please excuse me.

Pack your bags and let's go!