How will this collected driftwood work for a centerpiece?

JerSaint · 11-21-2012, 03:49 PM

Hi all,
I am looking for opinions. I picked this up a few years back as a yard decoration. I soaked it for three weeks with about 12 water changes during that time. It still floats, so i mounted it. How does it look?

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and in the to be set-up tank.

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Let me know what you think. Thanks!

driftwoodhunter · 11-21-2012, 05:57 PM

I like it! I think it has great drama, and I can envision a "U" shaped scape, with the dw on one side, a valley in the middle, and taller plants to the rear right side creating the u shaped scoop. Fish can swim under the protrusion at the back like a tunnel, and they will stand out nicely against the broad vertical v shape. Nice piece!

JerSaint · 11-23-2012, 01:13 PM

Thanks DriftwoodHunter! I was thinking of a scape right along those lines. I can't wait to get started, just planning out the livestock and my budget!

11-21-2012, 03:49 PM	#1
JerSaint Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mystic, CT Posts: 238	How will this collected driftwood work for a centerpiece? Hi all, I am looking for opinions. I picked this up a few years back as a yard decoration. I soaked it for three weeks with about 12 water changes during that time. It still floats, so i mounted it. How does it look? and in the to be set-up tank. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

11-21-2012, 05:57 PM	#2
driftwoodhunter Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Christiansburg, Va Posts: 2,758	I like it! I think it has great drama, and I can envision a "U" shaped scape, with the dw on one side, a valley in the middle, and taller plants to the rear right side creating the u shaped scoop. Fish can swim under the protrusion at the back like a tunnel, and they will stand out nicely against the broad vertical v shape. Nice piece! __________________ *The Fraternity of Dirt # 7* **- Daughter of the Dirt - Canon Club #018 Twin 29g Dirt Tanks on an Iron Stand - DIY 3D Backgrounds http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...stand-pic.html The Behemoth - 125 dirt tank** http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=199772

11-23-2012, 01:13 PM	#3
JerSaint Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mystic, CT Posts: 238	Thanks for the feedback DriftwoodHunter Thanks DriftwoodHunter! I was thinking of a scape right along those lines. I can't wait to get started, just planning out the livestock and my budget!

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