55gal journal. Big changes. New photos 6/10/08.

jen0910 · 02-22-2008, 05:27 PM

It looks very good.

**rountreesj** · 02-22-2008, 07:05 PM

tank on left is 20high housing glowlight tetras, SAE, ottos, and RCS. The 55 houses serpae tetras, emerald corydoras, SAE, chinese algae eaters, the algae eaters are all very skinny...i have to suplement with algae wafers.

**tacks** · 02-22-2008, 09:08 PM

A real nice job, like the look of the tank a lot. Ed

**rountreesj** · 03-15-2008, 05:51 PM

ok so the Hm is becoming more of a pain, and the color is not "green" enough for me. So I was planning on replacing the HM with glosso and using Dwarf hairgrass in the back and letting them mingle some to create a consistently lower foreground. what do you guys suggest?

**fishman9809** · 03-15-2008, 05:54 PM

nice tank

**rountreesj** · 03-15-2008, 05:59 PM

yeah...its alright...but I need to clean the glass and get everything manicured better.

garuf · 03-15-2008, 06:01 PM

I think its amazing personally, the change to glosso is a big step though, that plant was like a weed for me, turned my hc to mush and steadily chewed its way through my E Tennelus.

**fishman9809** · 03-15-2008, 06:08 PM

I think the hardscape is amazing, the idea of a separate island in the middle

**roybot73** · 03-15-2008, 10:40 PM

This thing is beautiful! Don't change a thing!!!

**rountreesj** · 04-13-2008, 03:27 AM

Well I took one last picture before a major rescape. I decided to cut to the chase and go ahead and get rid of the HM and Java Ferns because they were too big for the tank in the long run.

Here is the final incarnation of that scape before I put it to rest:

Then I took some ADA tanks and tried to incorporate them as best as possible in a way that was not copying. Obviously the most influential one was the ADA 2007 winner.

So I guess you all want to see the tank...

FTS:

Left Side:

Right Side:

Looking Longways From Left Side:

Longways From Right Side:

Closeup of Gloss Fore-Ground:

Closeup of Rotala indica:

Left Side(there is an open spot there for rotala colorata)

Anubias:

From Above:

Left:

Right:

As Always comments and critiques welcome. Actually... Critiques wanted...I know I critique it until all hours of the a.m.

**lauraleellbp** · 04-13-2008, 03:33 AM

Very nice- I really really like the new "do"!!

**roybot73** · 04-13-2008, 04:02 AM

Super Sweet!!!

How do you find the Glosso to deal with? Is it controllable or is it a monster?

**rountreesj** · 04-13-2008, 04:11 AM

I like the glosso, but that is only 2 weeks worth. I'm hoping that I can just trim it every couple of weeks once it is filled in. It is pretty good in my opinion, better(easier) than HC, HM, or Riccia.

**riverrat** · 04-13-2008, 04:13 AM

Looks great Rountreesj!!

You have been cranking out the reproduction of the Rotala green looks like. Nice job. Blyxa looks great to. I like your rock and wood placement. Only piece of wood I am not sure about is the top right. I almost think it would look better if you leaned it to the front glass so it not look so straight up and down from the front. Then again once that mass of plants grows into a nice bush this will probably be covered and look great.

Can't wait to see this grow in. Good job!

Dave

**rountreesj** · 04-13-2008, 04:20 AM

yes The top right is a little out of place, but I think the rotala indica will form a nice bush around the vertical part and it will look better. But either way, I plan on getting a few more pieces of manzanita as the funds allow.

yeah it still needs to grow in and mature a good bit.

03-15-2008, 05:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	ok so the Hm is becoming more of a pain, and the color is not "green" enough for me. So I was planning on replacing the HM with glosso and using Dwarf hairgrass in the back and letting them mingle some to create a consistently lower foreground. what do you guys suggest? Last edited by rountreesj; 04-13-2008 at 01:57 AM.

03-15-2008, 05:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
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03-15-2008, 06:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
fishman9809 Need custom lily pipes? (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 3,185	I think the hardscape is amazing, the idea of a separate island in the middle __________________ Ehfipimp #300 foo!!!!! Eheim Classic 2213....Madness you say?? this....IS.....SPARTA!!!!!! Fluval Pimp #6 !!!!!! Fluval 204

03-15-2008, 10:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	This thing is beautiful! Don't change a thing!!! __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club.

04-13-2008, 03:33 AM	#26 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (39) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 9,120	Very nice- I really really like the new "do"!! __________________ 10 gal Shrimpy Jungle http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=24524 29 gal Asian themed tank for Betta simplex (in progress) http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=24513 46 gal of Sword Addiction (in progress) http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=24542 90 gal New World Community http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=23207

02-22-2008, 05:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
jen0910 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edinboro, PA Posts: 65	It looks very good.

02-22-2008, 07:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	tank on left is 20high housing glowlight tetras, SAE, ottos, and RCS. The 55 houses serpae tetras, emerald corydoras, SAE, chinese algae eaters, the algae eaters are all very skinny...i have to suplement with algae wafers.

02-22-2008, 09:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
tacks Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: delray bch. fla. Usa Posts: 45	A real nice job, like the look of the tank a lot. Ed

03-15-2008, 05:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	yeah...its alright...but I need to clean the glass and get everything manicured better.

03-15-2008, 06:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
garuf Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 975	I think its amazing personally, the change to glosso is a big step though, that plant was like a weed for me, turned my hc to mush and steadily chewed its way through my E Tennelus.

04-13-2008, 03:27 AM	#25 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	Well I took one last picture before a major rescape. I decided to cut to the chase and go ahead and get rid of the HM and Java Ferns because they were too big for the tank in the long run. Here is the final incarnation of that scape before I put it to rest: Then I took some ADA tanks and tried to incorporate them as best as possible in a way that was not copying. Obviously the most influential one was the ADA 2007 winner. So I guess you all want to see the tank... FTS: Left Side: Right Side: Looking Longways From Left Side: Longways From Right Side: Closeup of Gloss Fore-Ground: Closeup of Rotala indica: Left Side(there is an open spot there for rotala colorata) Anubias: From Above: Left: Right: As Always comments and critiques welcome. Actually... Critiques wanted...I know I critique it until all hours of the a.m.

04-13-2008, 04:02 AM	#27 (permalink)
roybot73 RATSLIVEONNOEVILSTAR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 731	Super Sweet!!! How do you find the Glosso to deal with? Is it controllable or is it a monster? __________________ 20 Gallon Long ADA 60-P No Pimp Club.

04-13-2008, 04:11 AM	#28 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	I like the glosso, but that is only 2 weeks worth. I'm hoping that I can just trim it every couple of weeks once it is filled in. It is pretty good in my opinion, better(easier) than HC, HM, or Riccia.

04-13-2008, 04:13 AM	#29 (permalink)
riverrat Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 324	Looks great Rountreesj!! You have been cranking out the reproduction of the Rotala green looks like. Nice job. Blyxa looks great to. I like your rock and wood placement. Only piece of wood I am not sure about is the top right. I almost think it would look better if you leaned it to the front glass so it not look so straight up and down from the front. Then again once that mass of plants grows into a nice bush this will probably be covered and look great. Can't wait to see this grow in. Good job! Dave

04-13-2008, 04:20 AM	#30 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	yes The top right is a little out of place, but I think the rotala indica will form a nice bush around the vertical part and it will look better. But either way, I plan on getting a few more pieces of manzanita as the funds allow. yeah it still needs to grow in and mature a good bit.

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