My shallow, deep, riparium style chocolate Puddle

Obakemono · 10-26-2012, 01:14 AM

OMG a 4x5 version of this? W O W......
Cannot wait and see how it turns out!

kingfisherfleshy · 10-26-2012, 01:38 AM

I think you could use a tad more driftwood.

Other than that - this is absolutely stunning.

Correction, it is absolutely stunning, but that is what I would do with it.

hydrophyte · 10-26-2012, 01:54 AM

It seems this idea of a really big and broad riparium setup is popular. You guys should consider some of the big and robust and unusual plants, such as Lasia spinosa. for this kind of planting and a really dramatic effect.

andrewss · 10-26-2012, 02:44 AM

outstanding work!

Alastair-T · 12-09-2012, 03:08 PM

here are probably some of the final photos of this tank before I get the monster puddle in motion in January.
It's astounded me the growth I've had from this tank having gone from high tech tanks to this. I've always had crystal clear water, rarely any plant deficiencies at all and the inhabitants really seem at home in this set up.
As my friend said the other day when over, it's like a true piece of nature in my house which has given me the kick to try as well with the bigger one. ( which is even bigger than I originally was going to go :-) now 5ftx5ft ;-)

Here's a few tank shots from today

And a few of its inhabitants.... Peculiar though that I've some reason ended up with two small yellow shrimp in here....excuse the brown moss which has now gone ( it was over shadowed by emerged plants)

Mysteriously appearing yellows

There's also a black shrimp in here too but is near impossible to take a picture of.

My fave bee shrimp which sadly passed away for some unknown reason the other day.... All tank stats were fine :-(

I think it was partially due to a much bigger water change in prep for some crs that were being put in. Any thoughts???

Another peculiar patterned shrimp

One of the male paro's

And my favourite pic at the moment is of my male choccos in breeding season the colours are fantastic

I've seen some amazing breeding behaviour over the weekend and even spotted a female with what appears to be a mouthful of fry so fingers crossed she survives with her babies. I've got no chance of catching her and putting her in a small tank with the amount of growth in it.

Just like to say a big thank you to all the feedback everyone's given me on this tank so far. I will continue to give little updates until I begin the big one soon.

Thanks :-)

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**MABJ** · 12-09-2012, 03:23 PM

Make sure you link to it. As this was my favorite tank on TPT! Amazing job.

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Alastair-T · 12-11-2012, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MABJ

Make sure you link to it. As this was my favorite tank on TPT! Amazing job.

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Thank you MABJ, it's my fave tank out of all my previous high techs.
Definitely will link to my new journal when it's started too. Just in the process of building a lighting rig for the new one.

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**MABJ** · 12-11-2012, 12:13 AM

Trying to conceive where I would fit a tank like this lmao. It would be a terrific centerpiece to a modern living room/office. You'd just have to change the riparium plants a little. This really gives a natural feel to the inhabitants.

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Alastair-T · 01-23-2013, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MABJ

Trying to conceive where I would fit a tank like this lmao. It would be a terrific centerpiece to a modern living room/office. You'd just have to change the riparium plants a little. This really gives a natural feel to the inhabitants.

MABJ's iDevice used for this message :p

Lol I didn't think about space when I originally did this one, which sadly now has been stripped and taken down and is now on show in a local fish shop.

The new build has started on the bigger one which ill link to very soon when I start up the thread

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Just like to say thanks to everyone who contributed to this journal. I hope the next one can be as good. Settled for a 4ftx4ftx40cm high...

**MABJ** · 01-23-2013, 10:01 AM

It'll be great

. I'll be following. Be sure to link it.

AdamF · 01-23-2013, 11:35 AM

Wasn't going to post, but came back after I realised just how awesome I thought this was.
Sweet look mate !

**crazydaz** · 01-23-2013, 01:02 PM

Incredible tank, my friend!! Simply brilliant!

I look forward to following the new set up, eagerly! It sounds almost exactly like the dimensions on my tank, give or take a few inches on the height! Very cool! I'm interested to see how you will use the space.

izabella87 · 01-23-2013, 04:55 PM

Can't wait to see new one!!

**scapegoat** · 01-23-2013, 04:58 PM

incredible

hydrophyte · 01-23-2013, 05:08 PM

I look forward to seeing the new setup!

10-26-2012, 01:38 AM	#92
kingfisherfleshy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 673	I think you could use a tad more driftwood. Other than that - this is absolutely stunning. Correction, it is absolutely stunning, but that is what I would do with it. __________________ Eheim Pimp #423 My Riparium: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...=1#post1981832

10-26-2012, 01:54 AM	#93
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,155	It seems this idea of a really big and broad riparium setup is popular. You guys should consider some of the big and robust and unusual plants, such as Lasia spinosa. for this kind of planting and a really dramatic effect. __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

10-26-2012, 02:44 AM	#94
andrewss Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 381	outstanding work! __________________ 5 gallon nano journal: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=194294 2 gallon nano journal: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=194519

12-09-2012, 03:08 PM	#95
Alastair-T Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: england Posts: 93	here are probably some of the final photos of this tank before I get the monster puddle in motion in January. It's astounded me the growth I've had from this tank having gone from high tech tanks to this. I've always had crystal clear water, rarely any plant deficiencies at all and the inhabitants really seem at home in this set up. As my friend said the other day when over, it's like a true piece of nature in my house which has given me the kick to try as well with the bigger one. ( which is even bigger than I originally was going to go :-) now 5ftx5ft ;-) Here's a few tank shots from today And a few of its inhabitants.... Peculiar though that I've some reason ended up with two small yellow shrimp in here....excuse the brown moss which has now gone ( it was over shadowed by emerged plants) Mysteriously appearing yellows There's also a black shrimp in here too but is near impossible to take a picture of. My fave bee shrimp which sadly passed away for some unknown reason the other day.... All tank stats were fine :-( I think it was partially due to a much bigger water change in prep for some crs that were being put in. Any thoughts??? Another peculiar patterned shrimp One of the male paro's And my favourite pic at the moment is of my male choccos in breeding season the colours are fantastic I've seen some amazing breeding behaviour over the weekend and even spotted a female with what appears to be a mouthful of fry so fingers crossed she survives with her babies. I've got no chance of catching her and putting her in a small tank with the amount of growth in it. Just like to say a big thank you to all the feedback everyone's given me on this tank so far. I will continue to give little updates until I begin the big one soon. Thanks :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ A Chocolate Puddle

12-09-2012, 03:23 PM	#96
MABJ Invert Warrior (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3,161	Make sure you link to it. As this was my favorite tank on TPT! Amazing job. MABJ's iDevice used for this message :p __________________ Check out my tanks: Mark's Almost ADA \|18" Long DBP Tank \|10" Tall CRS Spec \| .5 Gallon cube \| Wabi-Kusa Thread \| New to shrimp? Need help? Check out these threads: \|Essential tools to buy\|List of inverts\|Sage advice\| Mark A Belcher Junior, A proud member: DBP Club

10-26-2012, 01:14 AM	#91
Obakemono Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 178	OMG a 4x5 version of this? W O W...... Cannot wait and see how it turns out!

12-11-2012, 12:13 AM	#98
MABJ Invert Warrior (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3,161	Trying to conceive where I would fit a tank like this lmao. It would be a terrific centerpiece to a modern living room/office. You'd just have to change the riparium plants a little. This really gives a natural feel to the inhabitants. MABJ's iDevice used for this message :p __________________ Check out my tanks: Mark's Almost ADA \|18" Long DBP Tank \|10" Tall CRS Spec \| .5 Gallon cube \| Wabi-Kusa Thread \| New to shrimp? Need help? Check out these threads: \|Essential tools to buy\|List of inverts\|Sage advice\| Mark A Belcher Junior, A proud member: DBP Club

01-23-2013, 10:01 AM	#100
MABJ Invert Warrior (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3,161	It'll be great . I'll be following. Be sure to link it. __________________ Check out my tanks: Mark's Almost ADA \|18" Long DBP Tank \|10" Tall CRS Spec \| .5 Gallon cube \| Wabi-Kusa Thread \| New to shrimp? Need help? Check out these threads: \|Essential tools to buy\|List of inverts\|Sage advice\| Mark A Belcher Junior, A proud member: DBP Club

01-23-2013, 11:35 AM	#101
AdamF Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Rocks Posts: 81	Wasn't going to post, but came back after I realised just how awesome I thought this was. Sweet look mate !

01-23-2013, 01:02 PM	#102
crazydaz Friggin. Conformist. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (63/100%) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,239	Incredible tank, my friend!! Simply brilliant! I look forward to following the new set up, eagerly! It sounds almost exactly like the dimensions on my tank, give or take a few inches on the height! Very cool! I'm interested to see how you will use the space. __________________ Kinder. Goth. Last edited by crazydaz; 01-23-2013 at 01:05 PM.. Reason: !

01-23-2013, 04:55 PM	#103
izabella87 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: montreal,canada Posts: 554	Can't wait to see new one!! __________________ Believe in the impossible because only a fraction of the things humans have accomplished was considered possible - IK 38g Volcano,15g Forest,Projekt X,Oasis,40 g Beach

01-23-2013, 04:58 PM	#104
scapegoat Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: philadelphia, pa Posts: 1,461	incredible __________________ 125g in wall build

01-23-2013, 05:08 PM	#105
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,155	I look forward to seeing the new setup! __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

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