2.5ft rockscape

**bubuseng** · 21st May 2006, 22:58

Hi you can view my tank here:

http://www.arofanatics.com/members/b...scape2daysold/

Please feel free to give your comments.

**|squee|** · 22nd May 2006, 00:36

Sometimes people might like it better if you took the trouble to link the pictures directly

Not bad, but I think it'll look better if the rocks are slightly inserted into the substrate.

And the BBA-infested filter intake should be cleaned... you don't want to introduce established algae into the tank, especially at this stage.

**Rupert** · 22nd May 2006, 07:19

You need to consider you focal point & various ratios – as your center rock looks too central and straight, however tanks that are viewable from many sides represent some challenges and suggest that you do a search for aquascaping techniques. Here is a good discussion: on

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...20&postcount=1

Then view some inspirations sites to see the principles in practice:
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...00&postcount=1

While you are waiting for the hair grass to fill out your foreground you may wish to consider adding a fast growing plant to assist in stabilizing the tank conditions, you can remove it later. Set-ups with only one kind of plant are hard to pull off, so you might want to consider adding another permanent plant that provides some shape/depth, more contrast and add this on the side that is closest to the wall/CO2.

Good start and look forward to seeing more pictures as your design matures & changes.

**bubuseng** · 22nd May 2006, 10:28

Originally Posted by |squee|

Sometimes people might like it better if you took the trouble to link the pictures directly

Not bad, but I think it'll look better if the rocks are slightly inserted into the substrate.

And the BBA-infested filter intake should be cleaned... you don't want to introduce established algae into the tank, especially at this stage.

Oh sorry... Not really sure how to attach the images directly. Haha.

**bubuseng** · 22nd May 2006, 10:29

Originally Posted by Rupert

You need to consider you focal point & various ratios – as your center rock looks too central and straight, however tanks that are viewable from many sides represent some challenges and suggest that you do a search for aquascaping techniques. Here is a good discussion: on

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...20&postcount=1

Then view some inspirations sites to see the principles in practice:
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...00&postcount=1

While you are waiting for the hair grass to fill out your foreground you may wish to consider adding a fast growing plant to assist in stabilizing the tank conditions, you can remove it later. Set-ups with only one kind of plant are hard to pull off, so you might want to consider adding another permanent plant that provides some shape/depth, more contrast and add this on the side that is closest to the wall/CO2.

Good start and look forward to seeing more pictures as your design matures & changes.

Thanks a lot. Will take a look at them too.

**Fei Miao** · 22nd May 2006, 11:18

Hi bubuseng,

Here's a sticky on how to post your tank pic here

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=17940

**bubuseng** · 22nd May 2006, 11:32

Originally Posted by Fei Miao

Hi bubuseng,

Here's a sticky on how to post your tank pic here

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=17940

Oh okie. Thanks a lot!

**michael lai** · 22nd May 2006, 13:40

Hi Bubuseng,
I think the positioning of the rocks are in too straight a line. Play around with the position alittle to create a sense of depth and also they are too far apart. Maybe addition of 2 more rocks would be good. My 2 cents, have fun

**troyz** · 22nd May 2006, 20:32

hi , saw your pictures, what i notice the backview positioning of the rocks looks more nicer, just my 2 cents... anyway nice setup, the basic is there already..u are on the right track...

**bubuseng** · 22nd May 2006, 23:04

Originally Posted by troyz

hi , saw your pictures, what i notice the backview positioning of the rocks looks more nicer, just my 2 cents... anyway nice setup, the basic is there already..u are on the right track...

Wah thanks a lot... Haha!

. I'm just waiting for the hairgrass to carpet.