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Originally Posted by eds
Man, it's a jungle in there!
IMO it looks much better with the java fern/rock thingy moved to the left. At first, I didn't really like the rock itself, but it is far less noticeable with the ferns on it, and the structure must be neat for the inhabitants.
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I completely agree. It looks a lot better "hidden" behind the tall plants. I have to look pretty hard to catch glimpses of it know which is how I like it.
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Originally Posted by eds
Why exactly are you putting in a moss wall? Because - IMO - it doesn't really add too much to your scape. In pictures, at least, it kinda detracts a bit, because it makes the top line of plants look pretty even all the way across. I can imagine the open space before the moss would be more obvious in person. But just consider the possibility that an open space all the way to the back of the tank about 2/3 in from one end might add the impression of a little depth, and might break up the "horizon" in a pleasing way.
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The moss wall, now walls, were added as an experiment at first. More than anything I wanted to see if I could do it. I intended to move it to my 10 g when they started growing well. It may be time to do that now. I do like that they block the background-less wall behind it.
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Originally Posted by eds
Final question - what is going on in the front right corner? I can't really tell what is planted there, but the form is such that the scape just kinda tapers off to that corner. I'm not phrasing this well, but I think that is the corner I would pay attention to next.
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Yeh the front right corner...That has been the bane of this tank to me. My first try was glosso, but it didn't survive mailing twice. Next I tried HC, which I picked up locally. It didn't grow at all, and was soon (3 weeks) covered in a REALLY thick algae nothing would touch, which was the only algae in the tank. I decided to go the dwarf hairgrass route, but wasn't happy with the look. I have now spread out the Dwarf Sag, and am hoping to have it fully covering the right front corner, moving to the middle of the tank. I also think it is time to get rid of the L repens in the right rear. I am thinking of going for some
Limnofilia Aromatica (I think that is spelled right. If not think
Fragrant Pond Lover in Latin).
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Originally Posted by eds
Please don't take these minor nitpicks as excessive criticism of a very nice looking tank.
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Not at all. In fact, this was a great post to read. While I love the "great tank" posts, and that is mostly what I leave, it shows a lot that you took the time to think of how the tank could look better, and let me know. Thanks!