remove/replace wood? What next....?

cwinson85 · 06-22-2009, 06:22 AM

Well my tank has come a long way (journal) now im thinking about tanking this piece of driftwood out? I think it looks a little out of place. Maybe you guys can give me some advise to help me tank the tank to the next level. Give me some ideas, thanks!

**AzFishKid** · 06-22-2009, 07:57 AM

Personally, i like how the two pieces of driftwood are facing opposite directions.

I'm interested in seeing what others have to say.

**Gatekeeper** · 06-22-2009, 12:22 PM

Its a bit too centered and its also a very straight "V" shape with the piece to the left. A bit unnatural if you ask me (but this is a personal perference).

I have more comments in your journal.

Strick · 06-22-2009, 02:24 PM

I think it looks great just the way it is. It's a perfect off-centerpiece, and it adds a lot of visual interest.

nickcamp12345 · 06-22-2009, 02:38 PM

it looks a little centered, but gives the tank great depth IMO.

cwinson85 · 06-22-2009, 04:39 PM

well sounds like for the most part people like it, i kind of like the "valley" it makes just wasnt sure about it.? maybe i can try and angle it to the front or back a bit.....? Well feel free to keep the ideas coming.... thanks for all the input so far!

talontsiawd · 06-24-2009, 06:30 AM

I like it. I think the way things are positioned as well as the plants gives it a good junglish look but still very organized and clean. You could always mask the obvious cut with moss but it looks great to me as is. Or find a similar piece that isn't cut and put it in the same spot.

cwinson85 · 06-25-2009, 03:36 AM

well took my chances and popped it out. let me know what you guys think?

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/me...626-24june.jpg

dougiefresh · 06-25-2009, 03:39 AM

Better without. You can now see the other piece better.

cwinson85 · 06-25-2009, 03:43 AM

yeah that piece back there was kind of cool looking. think i might need some more HC to fill that front in with.

kali · 06-25-2009, 04:17 PM

justmy 2cents : i still like the old set-up

Strick · 06-25-2009, 04:22 PM

I liked it before, but actually I think I like it better without - gives the tank a more open feel...

jaidexl · 06-25-2009, 04:36 PM

I've never really cared for large tree size stumps, but in your first post I like how you staggered the depth with them, rather than simply adding one to each side wherever they settle, it created a hidden path that sorta springs the imagination.

HOWEVER, I think you really created depth in the tank when you pulled it, it draws most of the tank to one spot now, and uncovering the horizontal part of the small piece only helps there. So it's one more vote for #2.

cwinson85 · 06-25-2009, 04:40 PM

thanks for all the input, i think i will be happier with it when i get some more HC up there in the front right, and when those plants fill in a little more in the back. thanks again....

jaidexl · 06-25-2009, 04:42 PM

I would personally fill the two dark spots on each lower end with something like E. tenellus (regular green) to carry the eye back out to the center. For now, the dark spots are like a vacuum pulling me into two other parts of the scape. I think that would really tighten the feel up here, like fixing the collar on a tux.

06-22-2009, 06:22 AM	#1
cwinson85 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 177	remove/replace wood? What next....? Well my tank has come a long way (journal) now im thinking about tanking this piece of driftwood out? I think it looks a little out of place. Maybe you guys can give me some advise to help me tank the tank to the next level. Give me some ideas, thanks!

06-22-2009, 12:22 PM	#3
Gatekeeper Planted Tank VIP (View User Tanks) PTrader: (93/100%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 6,562	Its a bit too centered and its also a very straight "V" shape with the piece to the left. A bit unnatural if you ask me (but this is a personal perference). I have more comments in your journal. __________________

06-22-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
Strick Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: King George, VA Posts: 357	I think it looks great just the way it is. It's a perfect off-centerpiece, and it adds a lot of visual interest. __________________ Click here to see my dragons ->

06-24-2009, 06:30 AM	#7
talontsiawd Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,409	I like it. I think the way things are positioned as well as the plants gives it a good junglish look but still very organized and clean. You could always mask the obvious cut with moss but it looks great to me as is. Or find a similar piece that isn't cut and put it in the same spot. __________________ -Matt Eheim Pimp Club # 382 The Fraternity of Dirt #53 13 Stones Journal 6 Gallon Betta Tank

06-25-2009, 03:36 AM	#8
cwinson85 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 177	well took my chances and popped it out. let me know what you guys think? http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/me...626-24june.jpg __________________ O 2 9g pl ant ed journal O o 10g Betta tank__o

06-22-2009, 07:57 AM	#2
AzFishKid Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (106/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 6,258	Personally, i like how the two pieces of driftwood are facing opposite directions. I'm interested in seeing what others have to say. __________________ ••• P H I L I P ••• "Because fake plants would be weird and sad." -Bsmith "This isn't a hobby, this is a way of life." -Da Plant Man Bucephalandra "and friends" Collection

06-22-2009, 02:38 PM	#5
nickcamp12345 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 217	it looks a little centered, but gives the tank great depth IMO.

06-22-2009, 04:39 PM	#6
cwinson85 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 177	well sounds like for the most part people like it, i kind of like the "valley" it makes just wasnt sure about it.? maybe i can try and angle it to the front or back a bit.....? Well feel free to keep the ideas coming.... thanks for all the input so far!

06-25-2009, 03:39 AM	#9
dougiefresh Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 169	Better without. You can now see the other piece better. __________________ def jbj 24dx red sea paintball co2 ada mini m

06-25-2009, 03:43 AM	#10
cwinson85 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 177	yeah that piece back there was kind of cool looking. think i might need some more HC to fill that front in with. __________________ O 2 9g pl ant ed journal O o 10g Betta tank__o

06-25-2009, 04:17 PM	#11
kali Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: chicago IL Posts: 743	justmy 2cents : i still like the old set-up __________________ ** 180G the new beginning** VICTOR PIMP #45: HPT270B-250

06-25-2009, 04:22 PM	#12
Strick Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: King George, VA Posts: 357	I liked it before, but actually I think I like it better without - gives the tank a more open feel... __________________ Click here to see my dragons ->

06-25-2009, 04:36 PM	#13
jaidexl Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (42/100%) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 33919 Posts: 3,466	I've never really cared for large tree size stumps, but in your first post I like how you staggered the depth with them, rather than simply adding one to each side wherever they settle, it created a hidden path that sorta springs the imagination. HOWEVER, I think you really created depth in the tank when you pulled it, it draws most of the tank to one spot now, and uncovering the horizontal part of the small piece only helps there. So it's one more vote for #2.

06-25-2009, 04:40 PM	#14
cwinson85 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 177	thanks for all the input, i think i will be happier with it when i get some more HC up there in the front right, and when those plants fill in a little more in the back. thanks again.... __________________ O 2 9g pl ant ed journal O o 10g Betta tank__o

06-25-2009, 04:42 PM	#15
jaidexl Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (42/100%) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 33919 Posts: 3,466	I would personally fill the two dark spots on each lower end with something like E. tenellus (regular green) to carry the eye back out to the center. For now, the dark spots are like a vacuum pulling me into two other parts of the scape. I think that would really tighten the feel up here, like fixing the collar on a tux.

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