MyFirst 2feet journey!

[Sidney]

Hello everybody , this is my first time aquascaping. The other day I went down to suns pet to gather some hard scape material and I spend a good one hour choosing them. In the end I came out with this scape. I plan to add some sudo reef sand on the front and ADA Amazonia at the back. I have not decide what plants should I buy for this scape maybe some bros or sis can help out ?

[thebaldingaquarist]

Nice wood! Under the tree can plant staurogyne repens, core/base of tree can tie mini Java fern. Background can consider hm or pearl grass. Tie some fissiden on the wood branches for some accent.

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[Urban Aquaria]

Good start on the tank, cabinet and wood choice!

Depending on your layout, you can consider getting some rocks to create a natural barrier in-between the soil and sand, helps to minimize the chances of them mixing together over time.

[Sidney]

Nice wood! Under the tree can plant staurogyne repens, core/base of tree can tie mini Java fern. Background can consider hm or pearl grass. Tie some fissiden on the wood branches for some accent.

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Thanks man. Will take a look at those plants. On the way to C328 to see what's available.

[Sidney]

Good start on the tank, cabinet and wood choice!

Depending on your layout, you can consider getting some rocks to create a natural barrier in-between the soil and sand, helps to minimize the chances of them mixing together over time.

All thanks on your good recommendations. Yes I was planning on adding some rocks to separate them .

[Sidney]

Getting prepared for the scape !

[limz_777]

Getting prepared for the scape !

good start , nice tall tank

[thebaldingaquarist]

Cannot wait! Make a photo journal!

[wongce]

More pictures please...

[Sidney]

Pardon my newbie skills please guide me along.
Had a hard time tying all the plants together and securing the bog wood. I just flood my tank to see if everything(equipment) is working well. Apparently Co2 tank turns 0 when it is fully filled a few days back. Heard a "sizz" sound from it , I suspect it is a leakage from the pipe.

i felt that my scape needs a lot of improvement especially on the right , it feels empty.. should I plant some stem plants or put some more height to it and get some fore plants.

I need suggestions !

[wongwong]

Nice! although i am a newbie i was told to plant heavily at the start to absorb the excess nutrients. But as my i low tech doesnot know if it applies to you yet.

and can get some hardy fish to help cycling like guppies

[thebaldingaquarist]

What wongwong mentioned is correct. Plant heavy at the start. But in Sidney case, the soil used is Ada. So there is no need to intro fishes for cycling. It will cycle like that. With patience.

Sidney, for the scape on the right, you can reduce the emptiness feel by planting a non striking plant. Example, tall hair grass. Or you can also extend the sand to the back, creating a shoreline. You can also leave it empty but plant heavily on the left. Shifting the emphasis to the left.

I am also a newbie

[blue33]

Good start.

I'm also a newbie. Everyday got new things to learn.

[AQMS]

Nice setup.
Like the Dw.