Coincidental Success: Kiran's Do!Aqua 20cm Wabi Kusa Cube

[rainbuilder]

Mind if I put them here?

[Geniusdudekiran]

Originally Posted by rainbuilder

Mind if I put them here?

Go for it

[AzFishKid]

While i like the plants that you've placed around the WK ball, i feel like it destroys the Wabi-Kusa look. Though, now that i think about it, i guess submerged WK balls typically don't retain the same style as their emersed counterparts. Looks nice though, Kiran!

[rainbuilder]

Most of these came from a mix of a sunset tequila male, an awesome female, and a half black-blue guppy male.

The females are pretty intensely colored for guppies.

Looks almost just like original female, love this fish

Favorite blue, I had a few males that looked like this but they're gone now

Favorite male tail and a nice blue female.

Favorite male.

I have like 4 of these but I've seen them elsewhere so not that special but still nice

Blue female.

If you're ever interested, I have some culls just for you. You just pay shipping, I think they'd fit this tank quite nicely

Sorry for the thread hijack lol

[Geniusdudekiran]

Nice! Interesting colors and patterns. I love the first one. I might take you up on that offer, but I'll have to do it once I get back from my trip over the holidays.

Here is the lone remaining guppy

[rainbuilder]

The difference in skill in photography is very apparent here...

I like that. The ones with all over color are always really good looking.

[Geniusdudekiran]

Originally Posted by rainbuilder

The difference in skill in photography is very apparent here...

I like that. The ones with all over color are always really good looking.

Haha, practice makes perfect!

Thanks! I agree, but I like variation too. The yellow one that I had was yellow on the front with a leopard spot yellow pattern on the tail

[tropicalmackdaddy]

Bumbity bump for update
You'd be better of with a fish more appropriate for the tank size, like endlers, chili, or kobutai?

[manzpants92]

such a unique set up, awesome

[Geniusdudekiran]

Thanks. I actually took some good shots of this tank earlier today but got sidetracked, so here's the update now. I think you guys will like it!







As you can see, the scape gotten much thicker, especially in the foreground and midground. I can't believe that I was considering tearing this tank down a month ago.

What do you guys think?

[sejoy]

I love this tank, one of my favorites on here for sure. Everything look so bright and healthy! The poor wabi kusa ball is long gone, but it still looks nice as a lush little cube of plants. The red plants right in the center is a nice contrast with the surrounding green ones. I think if it was mixed in it would look a bit messy.
I would personally add some taller plants in the very back just to make the sloping shape of the scape more defined, but if simple is what you are going for then I think you're already got it

[tropicalmackdaddy]

Wow
Looks like you add some rotala? And wow is your glosso small. I think it looks so much better when its small, looking almost like elantine hydropiper

[somewhatshocked]

Glad you kept it going because the tank is looking fantastic.

Any shrimp or snails in there at this point?

[@marko@]

wow it looks great. i love all the color. im amazed its like that with no CO2.

[Geniusdudekiran]

Originally Posted by sejoy

I love this tank, one of my favorites on here for sure. Everything look so bright and healthy! The poor wabi kusa ball is long gone, but it still looks nice as a lush little cube of plants. The red plants right in the center is a nice contrast with the surrounding green ones. I think if it was mixed in it would look a bit messy.
I would personally add some taller plants in the very back just to make the sloping shape of the scape more defined, but if simple is what you are going for then I think you're already got it

Thanks! The ball is still there, it hasn't lost its shape or anything; but if you mean that it's not visible, you're fully correct, yes. I agree, as the blyxa in the back takes hold in the sand, it'll grow tall and thick.

Originally Posted by tropicalmackdaddy

Wow
Looks like you add some rotala? And wow is your glosso small. I think it looks so much better when its small, looking almost like elantine hydropiper

Yes, I did! It is Rotala colorata. The glosso I really haven't done anything to, and keep in mind that this is a non-CO2 tank, so I'm surprised it looks that good.

Originally Posted by somewhatshocked

Glad you kept it going because the tank is looking fantastic.

Any shrimp or snails in there at this point?

Thanks Jake! I couldn't agree any more, it's my favorite tank at the moment. There are some snails, but shrimp, no. I should really add some. Another possibility would be CPOs.

Originally Posted by @marko@

wow it looks great. i love all the color. im amazed its like that with no CO2.

Thanks Marko! Me too, it's grown surprisingly dense for such a low-maintenance tank!

What I essentially have been doing is adding all of the trimmings from the rest of my tanks weekly or bi-weekly, filling in the gaps, and just watching it grow!