20H re-scape

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mpodolan

Discussion Starter · Nov 5, 2007

Hey all. I decided that I wanted to re-do my 20H. I purchased some manzanita branches, seiryu stones, and ADA Aquasoil Amazonia II to use in this re-scape. Here is some info about the rest of the setup.

20H
Pressurized CO2 w/ Rexulator and DIY reactor
AH Supply 55W retrofit kit
Cascade 700 canister filter

Planned flora
Val nana
Blyxa japonica
Echinodorus Tenellus mixed with Ranalisma Rostrata
Erio Type 2
Rotala wallichi or vietnam
flame moss
I have all of these plants, but I may make some changes to the list once I start planting

Pre-existing Fauna
Cobalt Blue gourami
3 otocinclus
Tiger barbs
clown pleco

Here's a pic of the previous setup with flourite substrate on 10/16/07

Here it is after AS was added today

And here is my first crack at a new hardscape

As always, comments and criticisms are very much welcome. Any suggestions for changing the hardscape? Thanks for looking and for any comments!

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CmLaracy

· #2 · Nov 5, 2007

looks great, nice manzanita and seiryu

mpodolan

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 5, 2007

Thanks Cm! Here are some shots of filling the tank. This method works great. The tank is crystal clear, except for some bubbles. Some of the wood isn't quite waterlogged enough yet, so it's trying to float, but that should go away shortly.

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ringram

· #4 · Nov 5, 2007

Looks great. You certainly have a good start there.
Any ideas on plants? I would plant anubias or narrow leaf java fern at the base of those branches and maybe a low ground cover, like HC or glosso, surrounding everything.

AgNO3

· #5 · Nov 5, 2007

I really like the way driftwood looks. The rocks are neat too, what are they called? I can't wait to see how it turns out!

mpodolan

Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 5, 2007

ringram said:
Looks great. You certainly have a good start there.
Any ideas on plants? I would plant anubias or narrow leaf java fern at the base of those branches and maybe a low ground cover, like HC or glosso, surrounding everything.

Thanks! Yea, I posted some of the potential plants in the initial post. But, like I said, I'm very open to suggestions! I might give anubias a try, as I haven't attempted them yet

mpodolan

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 5, 2007

AgNO3 said:
I really like the way driftwood looks. The rocks are neat too, what are they called? I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Thanks, I'm really digging the look of manzanita right now. The rocks are seiryu stones, which I got from another member on here. I'll probably do some planting tomorrow, so I'll definitely need more feedback then!

mpodolan

Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 7, 2007

OK, so I did some planting today. I have val nana in the back right, blyxa in front of the val, e. tenellus/ranalisma rostrata mix as the foreground, erio type 2, juncus repens, sag subulata, and flame moss. I have some anubias nana on the way, which I plan to put at the base of the manzanita. The stone in the middle is just holding down the manzanita for now. I'm gonna pull it and boil it some more right now. Let me know what you think!

Full shot

Left

Right

Sorr for the poor photo quality. I was in a hurry.

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CmLaracy

· #9 · Nov 7, 2007

I agree with the narrow leaf java fern idea

mpodolan

Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 7, 2007

I decided on the anubias instead of the fern, as I had java fern in here before, and I wanted to try something different.

CmLaracy

· #11 · Nov 7, 2007

narrow leaf is much different imo, and has a great look

turbosaurus

· #12 · Nov 8, 2007

I never thought I'd say this- but..

I think you have TOO much wood in that tank. It pulls my eyes in every direction. I think if you removed some of it, it would make it more harmonious. right now it seems a little, I don't know, a little cluttered?

mpodolan

Discussion Starter · #13 · Nov 8, 2007

Thanks for the input. It's actually all out right now, as I needed to soak it some more. I'll try some different setups once it's ready to go

jaidexl

· #14 · Dec 23, 2007

Looks good, can't wait to see it fill in!

mpodolan

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jan 7, 2008

Thanks! I've been out of town for a few weeks, so I just set my light timers to 5-6 hours and let it go. It's totally overgrown right now, but I'll post some pics in the next couple days. I'll be doing a big trim sometime this week so I'll probably do some re-arranging, too

mpodolan

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jan 7, 2008

Actually, here's a quick photo of the tank right now.

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ikuzo

· #17 · Jan 8, 2008

whoa tiger barbs and blue gourami. do you have any problem with those?

you need trimming.

mpodolan

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jan 9, 2008

They actually get along very well. I've had them together for a couple years. I do need to trim....badly. It grew out while I was away for 3 weeks. I plan to do that later this week.

AndrewH

· #19 · Jan 9, 2008

Definitely some very nice growth for 2 months!!!

It's looking good, but I can't see any fo the rocks

chadly

· #20 · Jan 9, 2008

holy growth batman!

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