Internal Nature

Internal Nature is a long-form nature and aquarium project created by Steve Brown.

It began with aquariums, but has grown into something broader — living ecosystems, aquascapes, experiments, native habitats, species research and projects that change over weeks, months or sometimes years.

The videos follow real processes rather than predetermined outcomes. Tanks develop, plants compete, ecosystems change and unexpected things happen. The aim is to document those changes honestly, then turn them into stories that are both entertaining and useful.

WHAT I MAKE

Ecosystem stories
Aquariums, wetlands, microcosms and other living systems followed through real change.

Aquascapes & builds
From naturalistic planted tanks to unusual systems designed around a particular idea, habitat or experiment.

Experiments & research
Testing assumptions about aquariums, ecology and how living systems respond to changing conditions.

Tools & resources
Species information, aquarium tools, books and other resources developed alongside the projects.

THE AQUATIC STANDARD

Internal Nature is also home to The Aquatic Standard, a freshwater aquarium service focused on design, aquascaping, diagnostics and ongoing aquarium care.