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	rearranging a 10g, any suggestions? (updated)
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I hadn't planned on doing this but I was cleaning one of my 10g tanks and decided to change things. This pic would be the 'before' pic. I switched the background from blue to black, added driftwood from another tank and some rocks, took out the old cave-type-things, moved around the plants. Any other suggestions or recommendations? [span class="edited"][Edited by Theresa_M 2004-09-06 16:10][/span] Theresa_M attached this image: [img]http://www.fishprofiles.net/attachments/426284.jpg"] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	From the left: Theresa_M attached this image: [img]http://www.fishprofiles.net/attachments/426285.jpg"] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	And from the right (sorry about the pic quality, I just wanted some quick shots): Theresa_M attached this image: [img]http://www.fishprofiles.net/attachments/426286.jpg"] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Wow thats a drastic change, it looks a lot more natural and better IMO now. I like how its uncentered, and I like the DW piece too. Good work -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Definitely like the changes. I like the DW, but it doesn't completely fit with the new, more natural look. My suggestion is twofold: add some medium and short plant around the front, and use them to play down the DW so it's not "pretty tank ... what's that with the holes?" It's a great accent but as you have it now it's a little too strong of a focus, IMO. Pretty Cherry barbs, BTW! -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Thanks for both replies. This was done in a big hurry, the entire process including vacuum/water change was maybe 30 minutes. I like the idea of some short plants in front of the DW. The main reason it's uncentered is to hide the filter, the heater is hidden behind plants. This is my last unplanted tank and I'm actually tossing around the idea of switching to real plants. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Theresa_M That is certainly one very large drastic revovation. May be a few small plants scattered close to the front yet in small clumps. Just keep to the minium the number of colours and types of artifical plants otherwise it will look a big hotch potch of a mess. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	This is the latest pic. I really don't want to get any more plants...I like this red & green look but don't want fake-plant overkill Ok as it is or more suggestions? Theresa_M attached this image: [img]http://www.fishprofiles.net/attachments/427970.jpg"] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	That's a great looking tank, before and after. If you don't mind me asking, what fish do you have in there, and how many of each?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	T/A it's a somewhat overstocked tank (sssh don't tell anyone ) with a pair of cherry barbs, pygmy cories, 6 belted barbs and my red female betta. Fortunately I run a Whisper 30 on it, and do water changes 2-3 times a week. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	HI Theresa I love the new look! Heres a suggestion, how about taking a plant, like the one you have that looks sort of like amazon sword, and popping it down inside the DW so the leaves poke out the bottom/ lowest hole! I think that would look great. You could also add some live Java Fern for the same effect. Maybe you could try it out and see how you like it. I just think that that excellent peice of dw would look great planted! Very nice tank though! Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	is it possible to place the wood at an angle or even on its side? i think that would take the focus away from the wood and then you could fill the empty space in with a taller plant "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26


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