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Well, I am horrible at aquascaping, and I have no idea where to begin. It's just not a creative strength for me. Here's how it looks right now - http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5206/10069824xp.jpg

I'm running 35 watts over it, which isn't a whole lot, but better than the original 20 it had. It's for general community fish, so pretty much anything would look good with them I think. But really, I have no idea where to begin. So, suggestions would be much appreciated.

Last edited by gnr4ever8794 at 19-Jan-2006 00:26

Try the giving the tank a centrepiece such as a larger piece of drift wood or some large rocks. You could then cover this in a moss such as xmas moss or java moss.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8628/tank6ld.jpg

Milkyboy

A great way to start is to gather ideas and sources of information. If you would like a planted tank then go to:
http://rexgrigg.com/index.htm
http://www.tropica.com/default.asp

The first site will give you background on setting up and maintaining a planted tank. The second site is a favorite site for researching plants. I love the ability to put in my tank parameters and desired foliage to determine what plants I can use. Click on "Advanced Search" in the upper right corner to find this buried treasure.

A website with an excellent "how to" article is:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_2/cav2i6/planted_aquascaping/planted_aquascaping.htm

If you want ideas of what can be accomplished, go to:
http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2005.cgi

Hope this helps!

__________
"To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research."
researched from Steven Wright

You might try standing your driftwood up on end a bit in front of your intake and play around with attaching more moss or java fern to it. You have a good start just keep going til you are happy with it.

Well, I lifted up the driftwood, and I added a lot of fake plants. I'm not happy with the fakes, but I decided to add them until I can get out to by real ones, I just happened to have the fake ones laying around. I'll post a picture tonight or tomorrow.

try adding a background to cover up the wires and such...

Personally, I would add more gravel and as mentioned before get a center piece.