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

**fishman9809** · 05-13-2008, 04:00 AM

I thought u put some plants on the swap n' shop?!?!?

**rountreesj** · 05-13-2008, 04:42 AM

I did put some on the swap-n-shop, but I already told orlando and cmlarcy they had fist dibs and they took them all. BUT have no fear... I shall have more in about 2 weeks and they should both have enough to last a lifetime!!!!

I do feel kinda bad though cause I did post on the swap-n-shop and then had to renig basically. Sorry..<]

After trim FTS:

Thanks--Stephen

**rekles75** · 05-13-2008, 05:05 AM

I love this tank...... If I could get my platys to stop reproducing in my 55Gal I would have to invite you to ATL for dinner and for dessert you could rescape it for me. LOL

Just playing (unless you want to do that) No, for real Keep up the good work.

**CmLaracy** · 05-13-2008, 11:40 AM

amazing, stunning, what else more is there to say?! It's near perfect!

**macclellan** · 05-13-2008, 02:15 PM

That's one of the better 55s I've seen. Congrats!

Try and work on the photography next.

**rountreesj** · 05-13-2008, 02:31 PM

cheah...! my photography sucks! But its tough because my camera is not too god and My bed is like 3 feet from the tank, so I can't use a tripod.

what's a good camera to use...All my pics just come out blurry and over-exposed.

**macclellan** · 05-13-2008, 02:46 PM

A tripod on a bed is still better than handheld - better yet you could put 2 of the three legs on the floor at an angle up onto the bed.

You don't have a manual mode or exposure compensation control? Nearly all cameras have the latter. Also, you'll want to manually set the white balance if you can. "Auto" works about never on aquariums.

**rountreesj** · 05-13-2008, 03:04 PM

I will try and get the exposure settings... I need a tripod anyways, I'll get one.

**fshfanatic** · 05-13-2008, 03:09 PM

That tank is incredible. I have never been able to get a decent scape. I just dont have what it takes I guess. I am a plant farmer.

That is a job well done.

**rountreesj** · 05-13-2008, 04:02 PM

I am not that spectacular at scaping.

I just do a few basic things...

I look at a scape I like and try to get the same plant selection and similar scape idea.

then I slope the substate a ton...this is what gives it so much depth I think.
I trim often to keep the desired shape...I read somewhere to trim very sharp angles and the plants will soften the edges when they grow in...thus, If I want my rotalas to grow in in a curve, I trim it at a straight slant...

Soon I will show all of you guys something I thought of the other day to increase the depth...it will blow your mind!!!!

**ColeMan** · 05-13-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rountreesj

Soon I will show all of you guys something I thought of the other day to increase the depth...it will blow your mind!!!!

come on come on!! share!! I need my mind blown NOW!!

**macclellan** · 05-13-2008, 05:18 PM

3D Glasses?

**eyebeatbadgers** · 05-13-2008, 05:38 PM

Tank is looking very nice!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rountreesj

Soon I will show all of you guys something I thought of the other day to increase the depth...it will blow your mind!!!!

Will we be able to pass a drug test afterwards?

**rountreesj** · 05-13-2008, 06:21 PM

welllllll...i do have experience growing other ...land herb...er plants...naw jk. i already told CmLaracy...maybe he'll spill the beans. It ,ay not work...but I;ve got to try it. Soon I will post some hardware pics and tell you about the idea...but I got to get photos first.

Cheers...

I have thought of putting a mirror on the back of the tank, but that's not the new idea...

CAN_chic · 05-14-2008, 06:48 AM

wow a mirror! I think that would look very sweet!

05-13-2008, 04:00 AM	#76 (permalink)
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05-13-2008, 05:05 AM	#78 (permalink)
rekles75 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (39) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: THE A, GA Posts: 433	I love this tank...... If I could get my platys to stop reproducing in my 55Gal I would have to invite you to ATL for dinner and for dessert you could rescape it for me. LOL Just playing (unless you want to do that) No, for real Keep up the good work. __________________ Thanks, Rekles75 ----- ALCOHOL ------ The c@use and the @nswer to @ll of lifes problems. " Homer Simpson" 55 GAL ---10 GAL---4 GAL Finnnex---ALL PLANTED THANKS TO EVERYONE ON THE TPT FORUM

05-13-2008, 11:40 AM	#79 (permalink)
CmLaracy =) (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ Posts: 1,475	amazing, stunning, what else more is there to say?! It's near perfect! __________________ My 75P ADA Filstar Pimpin' numba 117 Check out my Algae Guide

05-13-2008, 02:15 PM	#80 (permalink)
macclellan I'm McLovin' It (View User Tanks) PTrader: (116) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,545	That's one of the better 55s I've seen. Congrats! Try and work on the photography next. __________________ Click here for answers to all your questions Filstar Pimp numero 89!

05-13-2008, 02:46 PM	#82 (permalink)
macclellan I'm McLovin' It (View User Tanks) PTrader: (116) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,545	A tripod on a bed is still better than handheld - better yet you could put 2 of the three legs on the floor at an angle up onto the bed. You don't have a manual mode or exposure compensation control? Nearly all cameras have the latter. Also, you'll want to manually set the white balance if you can. "Auto" works about never on aquariums. __________________ Click here for answers to all your questions Filstar Pimp numero 89!

05-13-2008, 04:42 AM	#77 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	I did put some on the swap-n-shop, but I already told orlando and cmlarcy they had fist dibs and they took them all. BUT have no fear... I shall have more in about 2 weeks and they should both have enough to last a lifetime!!!! I do feel kinda bad though cause I did post on the swap-n-shop and then had to renig basically. Sorry..<] After trim FTS: Thanks--Stephen

05-13-2008, 02:31 PM	#81 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	cheah...! my photography sucks! But its tough because my camera is not too god and My bed is like 3 feet from the tank, so I can't use a tripod. what's a good camera to use...All my pics just come out blurry and over-exposed.

05-13-2008, 03:04 PM	#83 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	I will try and get the exposure settings... I need a tripod anyways, I'll get one.

05-13-2008, 03:09 PM	#84 (permalink)
fshfanatic Banned (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,598	That tank is incredible. I have never been able to get a decent scape. I just dont have what it takes I guess. I am a plant farmer. That is a job well done. __________________ Ehfipimp #273 ( Eheim Classic - 2215, 2217, 2260, Eheim Ecco 2232, Eheim Pro II 2026 ) Fluval FX5

05-13-2008, 04:02 PM	#85 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	I am not that spectacular at scaping. I just do a few basic things... I look at a scape I like and try to get the same plant selection and similar scape idea. then I slope the substate a ton...this is what gives it so much depth I think. I trim often to keep the desired shape...I read somewhere to trim very sharp angles and the plants will soften the edges when they grow in...thus, If I want my rotalas to grow in in a curve, I trim it at a straight slant... Soon I will show all of you guys something I thought of the other day to increase the depth...it will blow your mind!!!!

05-13-2008, 05:18 PM	#87 (permalink)
macclellan I'm McLovin' It (View User Tanks) PTrader: (116) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,545	3D Glasses? __________________ Click here for answers to all your questions Filstar Pimp numero 89!

05-13-2008, 06:21 PM	#89 (permalink)
rountreesj Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 464	welllllll...i do have experience growing other ...land herb...er plants...naw jk. i already told CmLaracy...maybe he'll spill the beans. It ,ay not work...but I;ve got to try it. Soon I will post some hardware pics and tell you about the idea...but I got to get photos first. Cheers... I have thought of putting a mirror on the back of the tank, but that's not the new idea...

05-14-2008, 06:48 AM	#90 (permalink)
CAN_chic Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 95	wow a mirror! I think that would look very sweet! __________________ ~ Stay in School, Keep Tetras!* ~*

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