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Uh, i'm horrible with plants, but am I the only one who finds the red plant distracting? On the left side.

Extremely nice job, cant believe it looks like that right after set up!

Love it, especially the crypt farm.

One question though: how on earth did you manage to find 10 hours to work on a tank? Is your wife out of town?

So, do I need to make an appointment to see your tanks IRL in Dec/Jan?

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WOW !!!

I'll leave any criticism to the advanced scapers, which I'm not.

So from my simple point of view, your tank is very impressive. I like how it's sloped and how you used so many plant varieties without it looking like a salad. Nice contrasts in plant types, and each third of the tank is interesting in it's own way.

I should consider myself lucky if my tank winds up half as good.




The Amazon Nut...

So your holding out on us, aren't you Bensaf

Well, now I know why you haven't been posting as much, you've been busy. That really is beautiful.

I think Amano refers to something in nature called "Random Disorder" It's the beauty of nature without any real stringent control, I believe your tank has some of that.
Since you've brought up the master, my only critism is the number of plant species. I believe you have alot for an Amano type tank. Nevertheless you have made me proud to be your nephew.




My Scapes

Bernard, for a tank that has just been totally re-arranged it already looks awfully good. I love the contrast between the shapes and colors of the plants. I must concur with Ingo's points though. There is no real focus in the scape. When I look at the complete photo my eyes wander a bit, first through the center part and then they end up looking at the left and right borders, which still need to fill in a little. I'm sure most of the equipment will be hidden behind plants in a couple of days to a week, but the filter output right in the middle I would move if I were you. It's staring you right in the face Make another photo in a couple of days when the plants are settled in their new position, I'm sure it will make a difference. You're nearly there

Best,
Martin

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That’s plain evil, how do you dare to post a tank like this one when tetratech and I are struggling to get anything going right.

It is plain gorgeous, what can I say.

So in order to provide any criticism at all I will have to be a nitpicker (and do it in list format as well ), so forgive me for that:

- If the tank has a focal point at all, then it is in the middle of it, which (in my opinion) is not the right place
- You should close that narrow end all the way to the right where one can see the “hardware”
- The rocks on the right hand side clash with each other as they are very different types

But this criticism is only applicable to the extremely advanced scapers, and I consider you one of them. I love the mainly green colors and how the plants build up gradually in height towards the back. It was certainly worth the 10 hours that you spent on it. Is it possible to see a shot before the change? Also, please give us some technical data, like size and light, etc.

Love it,

Ingo

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Lastly the moss in need of a "haircut" but after 10 hours I was too tired to continue.

I'll post a pic later when the stems have filled out and I trim and tidy the little things.

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The center section.

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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.

Right hand foreground/midground. Moss, Blyxa and Anubias Petite.


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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.

Left hand side crypt farm.

bensaf attached this image:

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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.