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    how to creat those landscaping in planted tank

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    hi all,

    been looking at many planted tanks and wish to ask the below:

    how do u guys create the sloping effect in aplanted tank? do you all just trimm the plants or you guys put wood beneath it?

    thank you

    storm

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    Re: how to creat those landscaping in planted tank

    Mostly soil, we dont put wood below. Plants can be also shape to slope but not as nice as soil.

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    Re: how to creat those landscaping in planted tank

    u mean we have to buy additional pile of soil to create mountain then plant on it?

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    Re: how to creat those landscaping in planted tank

    Quote Originally Posted by stormydax View Post
    u mean we have to buy additional pile of soil to create mountain then plant on it?
    yes. basically, the slope will give the view some 'depth' and as you've probably appreciated, a much nicer landscape versus a 'flat' layout. Typically, a slope of at least 2-4" (highest pt at back to lowest pt in front) is recommended. Over time, the slope does 'level out' due to movements in the water/replanting etc, so you'd want a larger gradient to start with.

    Have a look at the "sticky" on this subforum - "ADA guide". It's pretty short, but helpful.

    There are also differences in the types of plants - fore, mid and background plants that helps create that 'slope' effect. Adding hardscape (rocks, stones etc) will help to keep some of the soil in place; I've seen a layout that places a foam board (but not wood) on the bottom before the soil goes in to raise the level at the back even higher.

    All the best!

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    Re: how to creat those landscaping in planted tank

    Couldn't remember which article i saw, bricks were used to raise the gradient instead of soil

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    Re: how to creat those landscaping in planted tank

    If you'd like, you can use lava rock.

    When i started out..the gravel at the back of my tank came up to midpoint. Now usually when i scape i raise that to above mid point because over time, it does come down a little.

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    Re: how to creat those landscaping in planted tank

    Hi! I found that this article was very useful to me as a newbie. Hope it helps you too.

    http://www.aquajournal.net/na/basics/basics_02.html

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