Iwagumi scape: Converted to Shrimp/Moss Wonderland, New pics 2/15/12 last page

[forrestp38829]

Hi, this is my first try at Iwagumi style aquascaping.

I am open to any suggestions. Can you tell what the focal point is? I like the rock on the left, but I am not sold on the right side of the tank.

Criticisms ...

Thanks in advance.Updated pic

[Wasserpest]

Seems to me, especially from the last shot, that removing the rock that's closest to the front glass would give the tank more depth and less crowding.

Then maybe increase the gap between the two groups a bit to make it appear less centered.

In the end it all comes down to what you like yourself, aka personal preference.

[BettaBoy]

Are you going to have c02 becuase that makes a difference.

PS i like it

[mmelnick]

Personally I would keep the rock on the right and ditch the rest. I think that would make for a really nice looking setup. Simple and streamlined.

[forrestp38829]

Well, I changed it around a bit. Took out 2 of the rocks. The rock closest to the glass is about 1.5 inches from it.
Yes I plan on using CO2, I have an ADA setup on the way. I plan on growing a HC carpet emmersed first. Then when it is well established, filling the tank and using an Eheim 2213 and CO2. The light is a 27W Archaea fixture.




Tis better?

Do the 2 on the right look like one? I think they really will when the green grows in.
Maybe add one more rock?

[Darkblade48]

I would avoid using an even number of rocks. Three is a good number.

The smallest rock on the right will likely be covered when your plants grow in.

Currently, your focal point is not clear; the large rock on the left draws attention, but the two rocks on the right also draw strong attention. In addition, both are placed approximately 1/3 from the edge of the aquarium, giving this appearance of symmetry.

I would use a larger rock on the left, and two medium sized rocks (in between the two you currently have) on the right.

[forrestp38829]

OK, I put my largest rock, which i didn't think would fit, on the left. I think I am more on the right track.

Should the left rock be pointing toward the others?

Hmm?

[forrestp38829]

Alright, I think I have got it.

I turned the left rock about 15 degrees to show more of the awesome darker striated facing.



Do I have it? Yes/no?
I still need to move a bit of the substrate under the rocks for flow and support.

[Hadley]

Nooo, I don't know why but I really don't like it that way but can offer no suggestions.

I liked it more before.

[forrestp38829]

Originally Posted by Hadley

Nooo, I don't know why but I really don't like it that way but can offer no suggestions.

I liked it more before.

Well, I think it was a bit too "busy" before. That is why i cut it back. Im not sure about that huge rock on the left. Damn, I consider myself a bit of an artist, but this is tough. Should I move the tall rock on the right closer to the large one?

[AoxomoxoA]

Put that flat side facing us on the left rock onto the substrate. point to the right when you do it.

[forrestp38829]

Originally Posted by dirtyhermit

Put that flat side facing us on the left rock onto the substrate. point to the right when you do it.

U mean the side with the deep grooves? Or the side that is on the righthand side?

[forrestp38829]

Okay,

It would be bad to put the flat side of a rock against the back glass, right?>

without doing that, I have this.

[forrestp38829]

I think this is it.



Opinions?

[Danh Vu]

I like it, good luck on your first attempt at iwagumi.