Downsizing My Aquariums | Reusing a Planted Tank in a Man Cave

Aquarium downsizing is one of the hardest decisions in the fishkeeping hobby — especially when your tanks are stable and thriving.
In this video, I document my journey of decommissioning multiple aquariums and downsizing my setup to just two tanks.

As part of this process, I moved one planted aquarium from the living hall into my gaming and work-from-home space, integrating it into my man cave setup. This video captures the transition, the first setup after the move, and a glimpse of how the aquarium looks today.

What you’ll see in this video:

-Realistic aquarium downsizing (no shortcuts)
-Moving a planted tank safely
-Reusing aquascaping materials from old setups
-Integrating an aquarium into a man cave / home office
-A low-tech planted tank philosophy

Aquarium setup details:
-Basic aquascape layout
-Low-tech planted aquarium
-Aquasoil substrate
-Plants and materials reused from previous tanks
-No waste, no unnecessary upgrades

This is a simple, low-maintenance planted aquarium setup. This is a practical, experience-based fishkeeping journey — focused on sustainability, reuse, and enjoying the hobby without constantly chasing upgrades.

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