Blue33's Rocky Mountain

[Jervis]

Like most products in the world, i seriously do not expect to find an ADA factory anywhere in the world. I will not be too surprised if they come out from the same production line in the same factory.....welcome to the world of OEMs and contract manufacturing.

Yupe I believe there's a possibility too. However, the design and material specifications can vary according to the client's needs. In other words, it can come out from the same factory but with higher/lower quality.

If the design is indeed copyright by the client (say a certain curves that ADA engineered for perfect HC trimming), the factory can only produce replicas of a different curve, or no curve at all.

Of course there is also a possibility that the product is totally identical in terms of design and material usage... that's when BRANDING comes into the picture. ADA is more than mere branding in my professional opinion, T. Amano recreated this hobby and inspired so many of us and continues to do so. To be honest, I wouldn't even consider planted tank if it's not the outburst of inspiration I found from Amano's works when I downgraded from marine 1+ years ago.

[fireblade]

looks like your rocky mountain is a mirror image of the real thing..
now it really convince me of your scaping power!!
but 1 thing I want to highlight is that your rocky mountain looks greener then the real mountain! :>

[blue33]

Thank you fireblade. Yeah, i purposely make the mountain more greenery than desert places , it look more refreshing with long hair plant behind also, swaying around, it look cool and relaxing and less tension.

[StanChung]

I almost wet my... er- eyes, squinting for the FTS.
When the FTS finally come it's some 'forgot to turn on the light' out of bloody focus pic!

[JadeIceGreen]

I almost wet my... er- eyes, squinting for the FTS.
When the FTS finally come it's some 'forgot to turn on the light' out of bloody focus pic!

LOL , after competition, then we will have an influx of FTS..

[blue33]

I almost wet my... er- eyes, squinting for the FTS.
When the FTS finally come it's some 'forgot to turn on the light' out of bloody focus pic!

LOL , after competition, then we will have an influx of FTS..

You guys are very funny.

[blue33]

Finally the FTS is done this morning, ready for submitting. The plant growth is good. I'm happy with it. ... Will post after the contest.

[Verminator]

I don't think i've seen a thread go on for so long without actually being able to see the tank we've followed for so long Haha. Well i must say i'm certainly more eager than usual to see this tank after waiting so long

[JadeIceGreen]

Finally the FTS is done this morning, ready for submitting. The plant growth is good. I'm happy with it. ... Will post after the contest.

Can't wait and I wish you all the best!!

[blue33]

Thanks guy!

[blue33]

Everything went out smoothly. Tank is fully mature and photo is taken. Will wait till the competition is over, before i post the pictures.

[barmby]

I wish you all the best

[blue33]

I wish you all the best

Thanks Colin!

[maleng]

Wish you good luck bro. A'way can i know which tank you use for the contest.

[blue33]

Thanks! That would be a ... to keep the contest more exciting.

[blue33]

Just a small update. This tank is growing better than the picture taken for the contest AQ contest, will retake again for nearby contest since is getting better than the time i took.



My first time with E. Acicularis(right hand side), it has grown to 25cm tall , and is growing everyday, has went for trimming before.


My first time with Vivipara, and interesting plant, have learned the way to trim it. I started to love this plant.

[fireblade]

nice update...
looks like the HC is covering very well!!

[blue33]

Dwarf riccia creeping around the hairgrass.




Cute indian puffer fish.


Is your ember tetra this red?




Now where's my cute Borneo sucker fish?

[blue33]

nice update...
looks like the HC is covering very well!!

Thanks! Yes it has fully covered the foreground.

[Morgan01]

bro if the puffer don't do the job please call upon my service anytime. and somehow the puffer's colour is kindda "marine" looking...quite different from the day you bought.

lastly the green algae is growing perfectly on your rock...just where you won't mind it. lovely!