About George

George Farmer is a globally respected aquascaper and planted aquarium expert from the UK, with over 20 years of professional experience. He lives with his wife, Emma, two stepsons, and their spoilt schnauzers.

George enjoys linking aquascaping to deeper life lessons around connection, patience, responsibility, ecology, and philosophy, inspiring others to reflect on these values through their own aquatic designs. He is a regular contributor and expert panelist for Practical Fishkeeping magazine and has published hundreds of articles and photographs in leading publications across the UK, USA, Germany, and France. His expertise has also led to appearances on primetime TV, radio, and podcasts.

George is the author of the bestselling book Aquascaping, which has received over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, inspiring readers worldwide to create their own underwater landscapes. He has collaborated with the Royal Horticultural Society and traveled the world delivering aquascaping workshops and keynote talks, often sharing how aquascaping can foster mindfulness and mental health. Committed to education, he regularly teaches children about the natural world through hands-on aquarium design.

As a global ambassador for OASE and Tropica, George promotes the benefits of aquascaping, helping to make the hobby more accessible to people around the world.

Beyond aquascaping, George’s interests include fitness and nutrition, as well as sim racing in VR.