I plan on removing some of the UG where the downoi are now and expanding this to break the continuous line of UG in the front.
I want a wide path that tends to narrow some towards the back of the Downoi. I've not tried the Red macrandra in the left side before.
We will see how it does in the higher current.
The Ludwigia tornado looks nice from above and contrast well once it's dense enough.
Top view. You can see the new Rotala macrandra I added in the lower left side, very mauve colored, this is typical in very high light tanks. it's a freaky color.
Most seek/expect a more red blood or red cherry color generally.
Side view, shows some recently UG replanting.
Shows a close up on the UG and some other species.
FTS:
I did prior, I used an Ecotech MP20, but it's not needed since the flow is ample and the tank is shallow. I use a MP40 on the 180 Gal tank I have. Most smaller tanks really do not need them in my case due to the wet/dry filters and good sized pumps I can chose/use. Since many people use cnaister filters, these often need more flow as they clog, wet/dry filters really do not clog, the flow will bypass 1st.Originally Posted by BFG
Still have not decided what plant will go in the front section in the middle, but likely will try some E hydropiper again and perhaps HC./Mic umbrosum "Monte Carlo".
R. macrandra is in a serious need of a trim.
UG is starting to actively grow/fill back in. Seems to not do much for 4-8 weeks, then takes off.
Pantanal is shaping up better after a slight CO2 issue.
I've learned this tank is very touchy about CO2, mostly related to the very high light values.
I may slow things down and drop to 75% max output like the 180 Gallon.
The other idea is to add a dual pipe bean animal like CPR prefilter and this will help a fair amount on this tank.
I'll do this in a month or so.
Could try some African Bolbitis?
Need something to scratch that itchy hand of mine.
Don't act smart. Be smart!
Charming result.
U R B A N AQUASCAPING
There is some behind the main wood, but it's out of view.
hi, any update on this tank? and... may i know if those plants on the mid left next to the red plants are.... eriocaulons?
sorry, i'm referring to the last photo on the first page.
your tonina lotus blossom still blossoming? possible to visit you to learn more? ^_^"
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They are golden nuggets I believe. L018 or L08. I am as curious as you
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haha... ya. just realised..
I am okay with the green plants, but I'll need to add more color like the Right side to balance things.
I might bring back the Ludwigia red, remove the Pink Ovalis.
I might try it in the rear and move the Rotala mini butter fly to the spot where the A reineckii mini is now. I like that plant, but it's just not as contrasting as the other species.
It's nice also because it is a very easy plant to manage.
Need more color and contrast on the left side now.
I'll add the H, sibthorpides in the right corner again. That will balance the right side well.
The Red Ludwigia which has been in the middle red section for sometime will return.
The A reneckii mini is the only one I'm really wondering about.
That is a beautiful sight! I love the contrast of colors!
Colors match pretty good now, added the final plant groups.
I'll trim the Red Pantanal in a couple of days since it's so weedy anyway.
Hi Tom,
I have always love your tank. Since it is very different from the zen aquatic style. The colors are just fanastic. I am curious since there is always changes in the flora even the foreground plants. How to you manage replanting the carpeting plants like Utricularia graminifolia. Do you drain out the tank for ease of removal and replanting of the plants?
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I didn't see any fauna. Do you have issue of mosquito larva? Nice collection of plants.
There are a school of Botia sidthmunkii, about 40, 3 large Gold Nuggets and then 4 double truck elephant nose, and about 200 shrimp.
You can see the fish in various pictures.
I do not photoshop fish into the tank
Nor do I wait a long time for them to line up perfectly, they are to watched in person, not photoshopped into the picture, which frankly is how many appear to me in many aquascapes I've seen. That should not be the "standard".
All my tanks have a lot of fish and shrimp in them. Far more than ADA stocking loads.
It would still be rather easy to go with the Nature style here with very little changes, obviously the foreground would be changed in terms of plants, more a single species theme there, and few accent plants, then the colors would be moved to the rear.
For the Dutch style, I've had to remove most of the hardscape, use basically only 1-2 red plants etc, and more changes.
While many(myself included) have labeled this a dutch style, it would be actually easier to convert to a nature style.
Ironic actually.
Awesome scape!!! Very pleasing to the eyes. May i know what is that equipment which is mounted on the tank under thread #113? Thank you
Oops I missed out on the pictures of the fishes and shrimps. You have a nice selection of plants.
Awesome! Good collection of plant. The plant is so vivid and really red.
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