Rescape after few yrs idling...

[dc88]

Hello,

Heres re-scape after few years of idling :



The setup is just 2 days old. The substrate is rejuvenated with JBL clay-balls but very much still with the same bio-loading all these years. The Echinodorus tenellus, Sagittaria subulata and Nymphaea maculata (Red Tiger Lotus) are of the same stock 5 year ago. Newly added plants are some cryptos, Microsorum 'Windeløv', some Xmas moss on the wood,...

Here's how the tank looked like in its 2001's glory day.



And then it went auto-pilot in low maintenance mode (picture taken last December) till recently before the rescaping :



Same view angle, after the rescape :


Somehow it looks a bit unbalanced, may be when the red lotus grow larger will balance the scene much better. Appreciate coments/suggestion.

[hjbyeo]

Bro, I still like your second setup. Maybe, that's because I didn't have a liking for windelov.

[richietay]

great setup. i like your 1st setup, dunno why, it just caught my attention, very soothing to the eyes, wild looking!

your recently setup also look great, habent lose your touch !

[|squee|]

The last picture has a nice flow to it. Good work! The lotus will have to be kept like this.

[ranmasatome]

i like the 2006 version best of all!! Very good work this one.. agree with terence that the lotus will have be kept low

[ah^siao]

wad's the specs

[dc88]

Heres the spec:
Tank size : 2.5" ft (75cm x 37cm x 37cm).
Lighting : Remodel (ceiling light fitting) to 36w x 2 PL Osram 6500K, E-balast remotely mounted in cabin;
Light-on 10 hrs/day
Filter: Ehiem Pro-2222 canister w/ Dupla mini bio-balls and clay rings
KH : 6 dH (tap water 3 dH, added Baking Soda to 6 dH)
PH : 7+ ? (Monitor with JBL CO2 indicator)
CO2 : DIY sugar-n-yeast with Taiwan brand internal reactor
Fish load : Cardinal, Otocin., yamato, 1 large very old SAE, and 1 'longkan' fish that my kid had caught from nearby pond.
Plants : Echinodorus tenellus, Sagittaria subulata, Nymphaea maculata, some cryptos, Microsorum 'Windeløv', Xmas moss, Amazon frogbit (floating)
Fert : JBL clay ball, JBL daily dose. (The only brand I can find at LFS).

BTW, I might trim the Windelov shorter later... thanks, I will keep the Lotus in check.

[eddyq]

Nice island scape, very artistic, better when the windelov becomes a big bush.
Nice photo with big-size cardinals schooling.

[kemp]

i like the wood that's in the centre and the lotus! Nice blend of colour

[cs_sg]

Really interesting to see how this tank evolved throughout the years.

I love them all, especially your curtain of Vals (or are they Sag?)

[dc88]

Thanks, it's Sag. And sometimes it flowers...

[cs_sg]

I have those sag in my tank too.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful picture!
No wonders why we're all so obsessed with hobby

[juggler]

That tank setup looks familiar. Dennis Chua?
Big welcome back!

Would you like us to submit that tank pic for ADA 2006?
See submission details at http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=18984

Hear from you soon.

[dc88]

Hi Koah Fong

Long time no talk ! You've been doing well ! (AQ Moderator !).

ADA 2006 ? Too early for me. Need some more time to run-in and peak the growth. Beside, ADA is too high for my standard. Might have to also upgrade my camera.

[benny]

Hi Dennis,

I think the new scape looks good.

Don't be shy about submitting for ADA. It's free and you get to have a book with all the contest entries for future reference too. Do consider.

Cheers,

[ranmasatome]

I second KF!! This tank is definately worth a shot...

[juggler]

ADA 2006 ? Too early for me. Need some more time to run-in and peak the growth. Beside, ADA is too high for my standard. Might have to also upgrade my camera.

Don't be so humble. Just send us the entry and we submit for you. It's free.
With your submission, it will raise the ADA standard.
Try to use the max resolution with your camera or let us know if you need any help.

Details at http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=18984

Hear from you soon.

[dc88]

Some minor re-org after 3 weeks - shifting the crypto around. Do you think is better this way ?

Before :


After :


Should I trim the windelov further ?
ALso need to add some more mass to the right to form the triangle view.

[Freakin' Fraud]

Er.... actually i prefer the 'Before' look... it looks more natural..

[Justikanz]

Did you send for ADA06? Looks good... But I would think the vallis saggis would be better if they are either longer or replaced with the nana version... Just my personal thoughts...