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Thread: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

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    *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

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    Hello fellow AQnians,

    Need help in deciding which of these scape should i go with for a iwagumi theme?

    I know these rocks aren't exactly the iwagumi standard as they aren't sharp enough but will have to make do as i already bought them.

    Do help me in making a decision! Thank you.

    A)


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    D)


    E)
    Last edited by Fujisasuke; 20th May 2013 at 08:08.

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    I quite like (A) as it makes the rocks on the left look like 1 bigger piece though you could build up the right slop more to accentuate the size.
    The left rock I would lean it towards the right and sink it in more so it kind of looks like a few smaller pieces.
    If you do try it out, post more pictures.

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    scape D for me

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    Prefer D

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    D, come lets go GC together.
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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    outing to GC??
    on!
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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    Quote Originally Posted by cephelix View Post
    I quite like (A) as it makes the rocks on the left look like 1 bigger piece though you could build up the right slop more to accentuate the size.
    The left rock I would lean it towards the right and sink it in more so it kind of looks like a few smaller pieces.
    If you do try it out, post more pictures.

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    Quote Originally Posted by limz_777 View Post
    scape D for me
    Thanks for your feedbacks guys.

    Quote Originally Posted by felix_fx2 View Post
    D, come lets go GC together.
    Haha, yup rocks are from gc. i like that it has alot of holes, aka "character".

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    By the way, just curious why you guys prefer scape D to the rest? and how can i improve on this?

    Also should i put egg crates below the rocks to prevent them from sinking after a period of time?

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    I prefer D

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    D. The other 2 stones complement the central piece rather than distract from it.

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    D .. looks good when not planted, but when planted, the 2 smaller rocks might be covered..

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    Quote Originally Posted by fireblade View Post
    D .. looks good when not planted, but when planted, the 2 smaller rocks might be covered..
    Planning to plants HC in front and japanese hair grass for the back.

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    D has a central focus which is the big rock with the hole. Furthermore this is at the golden ratio position and people are immediately attracted to it. The other 2 rocks are good but do not outshine the main rock. Other than that, you might consider getting smaller rocks of the same kind and sprinkle them around the big rocks.
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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    I will go more with C then D.

    Play around between C and D and build the slope upwards to the biggest rock. In the C setup, there's not much of a slope.

    Keep the Biggest rock at 1/3 off centre (from the right).
    Any way to play around so that the angle of the rocks can be aligned in the same direction.

    A & B don't appeal because the rocks point in different direction, balance not there.

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    Quote Originally Posted by joe View Post
    D has a central focus which is the big rock with the hole. Furthermore this is at the golden ratio position and people are immediately attracted to it. The other 2 rocks are good but do not outshine the main rock. Other than that, you might consider getting smaller rocks of the same kind and sprinkle them around the big rocks.
    Quote Originally Posted by benjidog View Post
    I will go more with C then D.

    Play around between C and D and build the slope upwards to the biggest rock. In the C setup, there's not much of a slope.

    Keep the Biggest rock at 1/3 off centre (from the right).
    Any way to play around so that the angle of the rocks can be aligned in the same direction.

    A & B don't appeal because the rocks point in different direction, balance not there.
    Quote Originally Posted by benjidog View Post
    Thanks for the advice and feedbacks, i am actually thinking of using egg crates on support the main rock and lift it higher to try and cover 2/3 of the tank's height.

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    Just a quick point to add... do check the water flow paths in the tank too, large rocks and objects tend to block flow in certain areas. I've found that plants in low circulation areas tend to grow slower and are more susceptible to algae issues.
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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    Quote Originally Posted by Urban Aquaria View Post
    Just a quick point to add... do check the water flow paths in the tank too, large rocks and objects tend to block flow in certain areas. I've found that plants in low circulation areas tend to grow slower and are more susceptible to algae issues.
    Thanks for the tip bro, i'm planning on having the input and output (Lily pipe) at the left side of the tank. Therefore, the water flow should be flowing left to right.
    Will the flow be alright?

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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    Quote Originally Posted by Fujisasuke View Post
    Thanks for the tip bro, i'm planning on having the input and output (Lily pipe) at the left side of the tank. Therefore, the water flow should be flowing left to right.
    Will the flow be alright?
    Should be okay, maybe consider angling the rock so that the larger surface can face the front abit more, hopefully that can create a narrower cross section for the water to flow around (instead of getting diverted or blocked).

    The area with the lowest circulation is usually directly under the lily pipe, so for that area its probably better to plant lower demand plants that don't require as much nutrients or Co2.
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    Re: *URGENT* Iwagumi scape decision needed.

    what is the tank dimension?
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