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bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	Lindy, Nice tank ! And nice layout. But I would move the Red Temple a bit, just a bit further back. The plants look really healthy good job. With the plants looking that good and green I'd actually go for a black background. That may sound like it would make the tank darker but in fact it would really show off both those bright greens and the fish colors and would probably make the tank look brighter. Nice work Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	Great link, very informative, thanks ! The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	I mixed vermiculate with top soil and made it about an inch think. I then covered it in 1 inch of sand and then placed some gravel on top. If you look closely you can see 2 layers of gravel. You can see the bottom layer is a more red/earthy colour. I got this from the lfs and he claimed was iron rich.That was the most expensive part of the substrate. The rest was less than $7! Vermiculate came from a hydroponics store, the top soil from a garden centre. [link=http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/budget.html]http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/budget.html" style="COLOR: #004040[/link] About half way down under Gravel/substrate describes what I did with just a tiny varience. The rest of the article is quite interesting too. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	I wouldn't mind hearing more about how you set up your substrate The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Oh hey Sin! I'm glad you found my pics, I forgot to tell you about them when I saw you in chat... you know me :%) Chizunk, there was a lot of planning that went on before I stuck the plants into position, and I think that is the key to having a successful planted tank. That and a good substrate and lighting which I think I have and managed to do on a tight budget. You dont have to buy everything from a lfs... Thanks again for the nice comments. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
chizunk Enthusiast Posts: 160 Kudos: 164 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	that fish tank is very very nice compare to what i see wne my friends plant their tanks but i give u alot of credit for this amazing set up
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	Just passing through. LINDY! nice looking pics Sin
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Gomer, is it sort of floating/trying to escape my attempt to tie it to the wood! gives gomer a paint scraper Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Gomer Ultimate Fish Guru Small Fry with BBQ Sauce Posts: 3602 Kudos: 1709 Votes: 106 Registered: 29-Mar-2002	Are my eyes tricking me, or is there an Anubias plant sort of floating about your driftwood? I hate the blue. Just my opinion though. Black would be much better. -- Gomer
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	He is there in a lovely vision of blurriness! My bad pics are a combination of my lack of ability to hold steady and a bad camera. I'm glad ya like it though. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	No problem Hey ! I just took another peek at the pics then noticed the Ram peekin out from under the driftwood ! That's a great pic. The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Thank you fishman. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	I think your tank looks pretty nice the way it is ! It's not overdone, well thought out and best off they look healthy The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Red temple has been moved into the back corner near the val and water fern. Changing the background is going to be a tough one unfortunately. Hubby painted the background on. If I remember correctly the convo I had with him went along the lines of "Always changing your mind, typical woman! Whats wrong with blue? Your other tank had blue... Lindy stops listening blah blah blah..." I'll get my paint scraper out. Thanks again for the comments and suggestions. Last edited by Lindy at 06-Oct-2004 00:33 Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I agree with moving the red temple back...I have mine teamed up with my wisteria....looks good poking out between the green...maybe just try the back corner since they do grow tall...or keep it trimmed low in the front :%) ^_^ *Proud member of the Committee for Sig Line Restoration*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	The fishies seem to be happy, the cherry barbs have only been in the tank for a week and are already getting frisky. I'm not good at taking pics so excuse the blurries on some of these pics. Lindy attached this image: Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Thats okay then! And thanks for the compliments on the tank guys. Lindy Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Forever-mango Fish Addict Posts: 611 Kudos: 586 Votes: 35 Registered: 01-Dec-2003	Lindy, I havent seen them in bunches, thus i asked But, it actually looks good
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Hi mango, Yes that is a corkscrew val in a bunch. Have I broken a plant rule keeping them in a bunch? They havent been in the tank long so I could seperate them if they should be. (i'm still learning the plant thing!) Lindy Last edited by Lindy at 03-Oct-2004 08:14 Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:24
Forever-mango Fish Addict Posts: 611 Kudos: 586 Votes: 35 Registered: 01-Dec-2003	Hi Lindy Nice Tank! Looks really cool! Btw, may i ask...what is the plant in the second photo? Are they corkscrew val? Also is that a single plant or along bunched together? It looks really awesome. Regards Mango
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