tank aga?

[skabooya]

Hey my friend... would that be a threadfin rainbow i see in there?? or are my eyes mistaken.

[PJAN]

Originally Posted by skabooya

Hey my friend... would that be a threadfin rainbow i see in there?? or are my eyes mistaken.

Yep, got a few Werneri's swimming. During the photoshoot they were hiding
I hoped they would pose.... but no way this time.

Gr. PJAN

[Marc]

Ahh PJAN! As always your tank is looking mighty nice! Very nice.

One question about the Blyxa- Do you find that high light causes the leaves to curl?

[PJAN]

Originally Posted by Marc

Ahh PJAN! As always your tank is looking mighty nice! Very nice.

One question about the Blyxa- Do you find that high light causes the leaves to curl?

Hey Marc,

Yeah, you're to blame I am still looking at your pictures form the ADA-show

The Blyxa....
I to find that high light causes curling and the Blyxa stays small and a little bit purple.
If you look at the third photo ( page two of this thread) you can see that the Lotus leaves give shadow on the Blyxa beneath. They are greener, taller and don't have curled leaves like the group in the corner of the picture.

I also have Blyxa growing under the Limnophila aromatica group : they look very healthy and are big.

I can't find anything wrong ( enough nutrition in the water / bottom) so the only conclusion I have now is that Blyxa grows better in not so high light tanks.

Gr. PJAN

[timr]

Beautiful!! I wish I could grow HC.....now i'm cosidering more lights. nooooooooooooo

[Tcian]

Originally Posted by PJAN

Yeah, I know...

I had friends over here tonight and they could not beleive how good the tank was looking....
So clean and even the plants looked unreal : almost a painting.
They also said " this is not nomal". Not that I want to brag... the picture is conform the truth.

Well, I make some more shots tomorrow and a close- up of the tank.

Gr. PJAN

And that is what makes your tank perfect. Bonsai is not normal either but a properly done bonsai is beautiful.
Cheers,
Todd

[jsenske]

I really like this tank. Very artsy, sculptural feel. I categorize this as "Design Style"- more about the inpact of the design- not so much a strict Nature Aquarium ala Amano, and not Garden-Style or Dutchy looking either. Very cool. Nice presence. I could see it in an art gallery.

[PJAN]

Originally Posted by jsenske

I really like this tank. Very artsy, sculptural feel. I categorize this as "Design Style"- more about the inpact of the design- not so much a strict Nature Aquarium ala Amano, and not Garden-Style or Dutchy looking either. Very cool. Nice presence. I could see it in an art gallery.

Thanks Senske.

You nailed it right. It's one design I wanted to do for learning purposes.
A tricky one, I must admit. Details are very important and even trimming the Stargrass and L. Aromatica is more "Bonsai" trimming to get things in the wanted shape.

But : I am already busy with the next aquascape, which will be an example of a beautiful waterfall. Rocks with some wood etc.
This aquascape will be more "nature" like with natural forms.
Totally different and again : all for learning purposes...

Gr. PJAN

[Spice]

Originally Posted by PJAN

Thanks Senske.

You nailed it right. It's one design I wanted to do for learning purposes.
A tricky one, I must admit. Details are very important and even trimming the Stargrass and L. Aromatica is more "Bonsai" trimming to get things in the wanted shape.

But : I am already busy with the next aquascape, which will be an example of a beautiful waterfall. Rocks with some wood etc.
This aquascape will be more "nature" like with natural forms.
Totally different and again : all for learning purposes...

Gr. PJAN

Fantastic!! I'm excited already. This is cool. Great job always, PJan!!

[scolley]

PJAN - Man! I missed these posts a few months ago. Happened just as I was setting up my own tank and didn't see them. Wow!

I'm knocked out. Jeff Senske hit the nail on the head as to the style. Gosh! It's one I'd love to pull off myself, and you make it look so easy. I suppose that's how you know you've done it right.

BTW - the detail shots show just how nice that scape really is.

[George]

I had forgotton how nice this layout was.

I personally find it one of the nicest aquascapes I have ever seen, Amano or otherwise. I respect you for taking the risk and not following the "rules" strictly - I think the tension you have created contributes to the overall beauty.

Would you mind showing us some close-ups of your lighting, with specs and photoperiods etc? Is it dimmable?

[ja__]

very very nice tank....just love the lotus
do i see some marsilea on the last pic?

[rrguymon]

It is a stunning tank. Great job. I really like the island concept and the lotus off by it self makes the tank look more interesting to me.

Rick

[PJAN]

Originally Posted by George

I had forgotton how nice this layout was.

I personally find it one of the nicest aquascapes I have ever seen, Amano or otherwise. I respect you for taking the risk and not following the "rules" strictly - I think the tension you have created contributes to the overall beauty.

Would you mind showing us some close-ups of your lighting, with specs and photoperiods etc? Is it dimmable?

Thanks, George.
Yeah, this aquascape was a bit risky. I like to see tanks with some unexpected things. But my personal rule is first create a healthy tank, with very healthy plants, fish and no algea.

Lights : yes dimmable. 6x 54Watt T5 pendant

See my answer here, almost at the bottom below your question about it : http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...1&page=2&pp=15
( also page 1 of this thread for an overview )

And have look at the choice ( what- why) of this pendant :
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=16792

Gr. PJAN

[Betowess]

This tank is really inspirational. Tanks like this and James Hoftizier's set a high bar for style and display. My wife, who is a horticulturist usually says "ho hum" when I show her the outstanding tanks I like. But on yours she piped up: "That is really nice" when she saw it. Sweet work PJAN. Bet it was another five minute job, like your stand. bob