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My last tank went planted this past weekend The 'before' pictures are here.

The wood is tipped a bit forward. It was originally attached to slate so I believe that bottom portion needs to be in the water for some time before it will sit properly.

Plants are:

2 Temple
1 Anubias barteri
1 Anubias nana
1 Crypt lutea
1 Radican sword
2 Cabomba
Some anacharis floating, which may or may not stay.

So any thoughts, is it , , or ?

(this photo was taken with no flash)




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Last edited by Theresa_M at 02-Nov-2004 11:10[/font][/font][/font][/font]

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I like it, it's pretty easy on the eyes.
However, I think it could use more foreground plants in the front right area, and a large, tall plant in the left rear. There looks to be a little too much empty space.

It's a very nice tank though. Out of curiousity, how many watts per gallon do you have?

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Theresa_M

That is certainly 200% better than that ugly bit of wood standing upright. Could you lift the RH end of the wood with several small stones just to give it a bit more character? Also some low foreground plants especially in front of the Drift Wood to soften it up a bit.

Yes I like that tank very much. Even though it is small and simple it has that Wow factor of peacefullness and what else can I see, I must stay longer and look more.

Well done NO very well done Theresa

Keith

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Theresa,

Ah...... I just knew that wood be so much better looking lying down. Looks much much better. Very very nice layout.
Second what the others said, Keiths got a good idea about raising one side of the wood. As for the rear right corner, maybe some long behind the Radican sword will will out the corner nicely and complement the sword. Some corksrew val, nice and bright won't get too tall. A few small plants in front of the wood to highlight it, Anubias nana would be perfect, right size and will complement the larger Anubias and crypt.

Great job, really nice tank

Just one last little thing. Is this one of the tanks with incandescent lighting ? I ask because everything seems to have a yellowish tint which incandescent will do. Ignoring debates on which bulb is better for plant growth, a daylight flouro (screw in ones will do) will really bring out the colors of both plants and fish. I think that one simple change would bring you from a 200% improvement to a 300% improvement. The bulbs are only a couple of bucks you could always pick one up stick it in to see the difference visually and see if you like it. If you don't you can always use the flouro in one of your rooms !

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I really like that drift wood-- the fish must love the holes I'd maybe suggest something in the very back left hand corner, too, it looks a little lonely Very pretty tank! Simple, yet beautiful :^)

Theresa

Here is the new tank photo for you

Keith

keithgh attached this image:


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I LOVE the cabomba. It has more depth in color than your usual green stuff, that's for sure.