unirdna's ADA 90P

[CmLaracy]

It looks amazing, and I really like every part of it but one stick, which kinda stands out to me as being too thick. The large stick coming straightout of the java fern seems to get bigger as it comes out of the center, and looks slightly awkward and to thick, not branchy enough. Everything else looks stellar, the rocks are great, and the sand is an awesome contrast with the black rocks and dark green plants. Have fun with this one, it's going to take a lot longer to fill in than you're most likely use to. Once again, it looks great, and I've been waiting for this update for a sweet long time!

[@marko@]

its amazing, and all the plants are low maintenance and very hardy. love the wood.

great aquascape, nice look, and plants that will live through anything to boot!

the wood is great btw.

did i mention i love the wood?

[roybot73]

Wow! It's got all my favorites -- water, sand, wood, rocks, & plants!

Seriously, I really like the layout! I'm diggin' the mound, and can't wait to see how the plants it fill in around it. All Anubias & narrow leaf Java fern? Always a winner!

Cheers

[gmccreedy]

Looks fantastic! Nice facelift.

[ikuzo]

becareful with that anubias at the wood's point.

[2wheelsx2]

I'm digging the new 'scape!

[riverrat]

Looks great Ted.
I can just imagine how nice this will look when that java grows 5 or 6 fold.
Sorry if this has been asked? Any thoughts on fish species?

[unirdna]

Much thanks to everyone!

Addressing the couple of questions:

Riverrat,
The fish will be native - Southern redbelly dace. I know where to find a plethora, but I need to wait until after the thaw.



ikuzu,
What do you think will happen to the anubias at the tip of the wood? Nothing dangerous, I hope .

CmLaracy,
That piece of wood is actually very unique and thick. The Java Fern blocked some of the wood, making the end look thicker than the midsection. That piece is actually very large and splits into two branches - you can only see one of these branches; the forked piece resting on the sand, right of center. Here's a look at the midsection (hidden behind the java):



And finally, a full top view. Unfortunately, I know of no way to remove that horrible glare from the light.





The front view of this aquarium is on pg. 10.

[CmLaracy]

The rock scape is simple tremendous, very natural looking, especially with the well placed smaller stones, really giving it a natural feel. Great work.

[fishman9809]

I might model a nano tank after this marvel!!!!

[ikuzo]

the position closer to the light will mostly develop bad algae on anubias leaves. that's what happened to my anubias.

is your java fern the narrow leaves variant?

[lauraleellbp]

Kudos for going native! (You should see the looks I get from my LFS if I ask about native fish ) Those are lovely darters- I think i'm jealous!

[unirdna]

CmLaracy and Fishman, again, Thank you for your words.

ikuzo, good advice re: the anubias being so close to the light. Hopefully, since the plant is far away from the center, it won't get burned. Yes, the Java variety is narrow leaf. However, a thicker leaf pops up from time to time.

lauralee,
Those fishies are dace (minnow family), not darters (perch family). They school and swim constantly - very different from darters which hug the bottom, as you probably know.

[lauraleellbp]

oops- yep that is what I meant-LOL

[ikuzo]

what's your lighting? most of your plants are low light plants.