Chad320s collection of plants (pics 12/15)

[Amandas tank]

What a Journal! I started reading it yesterday. Had to put it away and go to bed HaHa! Just finished it this morning. A couple times I started to skipped through the pages, but then I just had to go back!

I love the DW with the "climbing" Anubias petite. Gorgeous! And the moss in the corner looks fab too. That would be my favorite of your tanks. I would be so happy to have stacked tanks so that I could have more than one! I might have to try that route down the road in the chance my husband will go for it!

[chad320]

Oh no Amanda! I am sorry for wasting that portion of your life I dont think anyones ever read the whole thing. At least not anyone that wasnt too pissed to comment at the end I do appreciate the kind words. I love the stacked tanks because i live in a small place and it gives me more tanks for the same space. The Anubias tank was actually stumbled upon. I tried to sell all that petite for $100 right before I set it up because it didnt sell. Now im glad I didnt sell it. I really like it too. I cant wait for all of these crypts on the bottom to fill in.

[Amandas tank]

LOL! Not wasted time. I enjoyed myself so it would be time well spent Good then that the Anubias didn't sell! I love Anubias. It is such a hardy group and the fact that they can be tethered to anything is so cool.

[Bahugo]

I drove past spring valley yesterday Chad, I Was going to sneak over and "trim" your plants for you lol

[chad320]

You should have snuck over with a 12 pack and a pizza and you probably would have went home with alot of new plants

[ikuzo]

love the petites with their roots hanging

[chad320]

Yeah, im liking this alot. Its got my wheels turning and im considering a rescape of the 65g like this. Ive got about twice this amout of petites around and they would fill the 65 pretty nicely. I am considering a Buce carpet for it as well but im wondering if it will be a little too much shade for them in too many spots to still look good.

[Amandas tank]

Originally Posted by chad320

Yeah, im liking this alot. Its got my wheels turning and im considering a rescape of the 65g like this. Ive got about twice this amout of petites around and they would fill the 65 pretty nicely. I am considering a Buce carpet for it as well but im wondering if it will be a little too much shade for them in too many spots to still look good.

oooooo sounds good!

[chad320]

Yes, ill probably use the same wood but use alot more rock in the bottom and less tall plants in the back. More slope and its probably about due for a substrate change.

[Bahugo]

Originally Posted by chad320

You should have snuck over with a 12 pack and a pizza and you probably would have went home with alot of new plants

Do you guys have Beggars pizza out by you? lol If only I knew it was that simple

[chad320]

Heres a sneak peek at the new 65g hardscape. It will be Lagenandrs, Piptospathes, Crypts, Bucephalandras, and moss.

[LyzzaRyzz]

Ah, chad, so wonderful! If I lived closer, I'd bring a 12 pack! Lol can't wait to see more!

[chad320]

Thanks. It will get a lot of tweaks over the next month. Ive already straightened the front line and added another piece of wood to the right side. It will take a few weeks to cycle then planting and substrate top up will happen. This picture looks weird because its shot at a downward angle and they rock piles are taller than they appear. The rock is also Black when its wet so it matches the substrate alot better.

[antbug]

Nice start Chad. IMO, the rock piles are to even. I would move some from one side to the other unless that's the look you're going for. Looking forward to your progress.

[chad320]

Thanks Ant. I pushed up the rock pile on the right side to hit the Golden ratio and added two more pieces wood. Patience is hard my friend