Looking for critiques before I plant!

kevinmichael77 · 10-11-2012, 04:31 AM

Was just looking for some advice on my layout before I get my plants in. This is my second attemp and wanna go for more of a nature scape kinda feel. Plants are mainly going to be blyxa, giant hairgrass, glosso, hygro araguaia, and Erio parkeri. Vague I know but just wanted to get advice on the wood layout.

Thanks

ramen lover · 10-11-2012, 05:44 PM

not bad, but what if you bunch the branches together to create some sort of large tree?

Knotyoureality · 10-11-2012, 06:10 PM

+1. With so many thin branches it just looks kinda scattered and it'll be hard to define strong areas of interest with the plants.

Common solutions would be to bunch them all to one side, create two groupings with one on either side of the tank, or do an central island with the branches radiating out from the center point. You could also do a five point design with bunches on the far right, left *and* center and two open sections of negative space between.

ramen lover · 10-11-2012, 07:11 PM

by the way, how are you hanging that light fixture? have any other shots of your lighting system? looks nice

CatSoup · 10-12-2012, 01:32 AM

I have to disagree. I really love all the small branches. It adds more depth.

kevinmichael77 · 10-12-2012, 03:18 AM

I built the stand outta 3/4 inch pine and the bought some round bar and cut it, had a friend weld it then just drilled it and screwed it into the sides. Holds the light perfect and has a pretty sleek look. Wish I had a but more room underneath but overall I'm happy.

Yeah now I'm not exactly sure how to arrange it, I might have to fuss with it again and see what I like. Not much time to work though plants are coming soon. So if I loved everything to one side should I still keep some rock out in the empty space?

10-11-2012, 04:31 AM	#1
kevinmichael77 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fort Atkinson, wi Posts: 429	Looking for critiques before I plant! Was just looking for some advice on my layout before I get my plants in. This is my second attemp and wanna go for more of a nature scape kinda feel. Plants are mainly going to be blyxa, giant hairgrass, glosso, hygro araguaia, and Erio parkeri. Vague I know but just wanted to get advice on the wood layout. Thanks Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2012, 05:44 PM	#2
ramen lover Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 240	not bad, but what if you bunch the branches together to create some sort of large tree? __________________ ---------------- Mark View my 55G Planted Low-Tech Tank View my GLA 6G Rimless Low-Tech Iwagumi Style Nano Tank (In Progress)

10-11-2012, 07:11 PM	#4
ramen lover Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 240	by the way, how are you hanging that light fixture? have any other shots of your lighting system? looks nice __________________ ---------------- Mark View my 55G Planted Low-Tech Tank View my GLA 6G Rimless Low-Tech Iwagumi Style Nano Tank (In Progress)

10-12-2012, 03:18 AM	#6
kevinmichael77 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fort Atkinson, wi Posts: 429	I built the stand outta 3/4 inch pine and the bought some round bar and cut it, had a friend weld it then just drilled it and screwed it into the sides. Holds the light perfect and has a pretty sleek look. Wish I had a but more room underneath but overall I'm happy. Yeah now I'm not exactly sure how to arrange it, I might have to fuss with it again and see what I like. Not much time to work though plants are coming soon. So if I loved everything to one side should I still keep some rock out in the empty space? Attached Thumbnails

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10-11-2012, 06:10 PM	#3
Knotyoureality Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 739	+1. With so many thin branches it just looks kinda scattered and it'll be hard to define strong areas of interest with the plants. Common solutions would be to bunch them all to one side, create two groupings with one on either side of the tank, or do an central island with the branches radiating out from the center point. You could also do a five point design with bunches on the far right, left and center and two open sections of negative space between.

10-12-2012, 01:32 AM	#5
CatSoup Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 254	I have to disagree. I really love all the small branches. It adds more depth.