Another guy... Another 12g long... Another DSM... Another filled

[Kai808]

Hi everyone!

Here is my first rimless tank. I don't alway have time to photograph it but i'll try to keep updating it.

Tank: Mr. Aqua 12g Long
Substrate: AS Amazonia and powder
Hardscape: Seiryu stones
flora: HC, fissidens fontanus, mini pelia, Micranthemum Umbrosum, and some others.

I wanted to create an aquascape of two islands with some kind of story behind it. Unfortunately I can't think of one and maybe someone else will be inspired by this scape to write one.

But on to some pics.

FTS 52512




Right side


Left side


I didn't really like the right side because the stone was so huge. I found two stones to replace them.



Right side(new stones)


Left side


Thanks for looking!

Aloha!

[AwkwardShrimp]

wow that looks awesome! i want to try a 12g long! I just started my 20g iwagami emersed though so I'm gonna have to wait on that lol. How long are you planning to do emersed?

[wetbizquit]

looks great, good start, i love DSM, makes it soo much easier to keep your plants rooted and healthy, looks like you wont have to have it too long without water love the stones by the way

[mythin]

I like your hardscape kai, looking good, what kind of lights are you running?

[sayurasem]

Awesome tank!
I love 12gallon Long tanks

I love that concaved rock!
Really looking forward to it!

Originally Posted by mythin

I like your hardscape kai, looking good, what kind of lights are you running?

I think his running Coralife 36" T5no light

[Vermino]

you selling that right side rock you took out? because i want it

[kwheeler91]

Great job! I thought it was fine with the first rock but still looks really good

[Kai808]

Originally Posted by AwkwardShrimp

wow that looks awesome! i want to try a 12g long! I just started my 20g iwagami emersed though so I'm gonna have to wait on that lol. How long are you planning to do emersed?

Thanks! I'll probably wait another 2-4 weeks. I got something I want to try with this scape.

looks great, good start, i love DSM, makes it soo much easier to keep your plants rooted and healthy, looks like you wont have to have it too long without water love the stones by the way

Yuup, DSM does make it root better. Your stone placement in the 10 gallon is pretty impressive too!

[Kai808]

I like your hardscape kai, looking good, what kind of lights are you running?

Thanks ! like sayurasem said it's only a T5NO with some ambient sunlight. I can't wait to see your 12 gal fill in.

Originally Posted by sayurasem

Awesome tank!
I love 12gallon Long tanks

I love that concaved rock!
Really looking forward to it!


I think his running Coralife 36" T5no light

Your tank is Awesome too. I hope my HC fills in like yours.

you selling that right side rock you took out? because i want it

Haha. I'm gonna save that stone for another scape. I thought it was the perfect stone for this tank, but it didn't work out. I guess I'll have to get another tank.

Great job! I thought it was fine with the first rock but still looks really good

Thanks again! I'm happier with this one. It makes it look more like one island instead of 2 rocks.

[gotplants]

Wow, great job on the scape!

[sayurasem]

Btw I have a question for the 1st picture and 2nd picture. Did you plant all that HC or did it grow and spread.

[wabisabi]

Nice layout! Really digging these 12 g long scapes.

[Caleb19]

I'm digging that Concave Rock on the right side as well. Nice layout indeed.

[Vermino]

I swear, if you had another concave rock for the opposite side - you could create the gates of oblivion and send your shrimp to all damnation *palms his hands together* MuHAHA

i do love how you got little patches of moss or HC going on the grows - makes it look so ancient

[Kai808]

Originally Posted by gotplants

Wow, great job on the scape!

Thanks Man! I might keep it dry like your tank for 90 days. Do you use a scissors to trim the HC? I have a 6''x12'' tank with an HC carpet and it takes 30 minutes to mow that lawn. This tank is going to take hours. I think I should use a waterproof hair clipper. lol