[Briz]

I'll be going for heavily planted, low/med light plants in non-CO2 fluval Edge 6 gallon. I either have a nice solid driftwood or some twisty driftwood branches and rocks.

Single large driftwood:

This is pushed back against the back glass, making it sit under the opening. I like how easy and simple this is, but it takes up a lot of volume.


Twig Driftwood Ideas - These are all very similar, using some branches I liked the look of, but I'm not very good at arranging them pleasingly in the space... not sure how I want the rocks positioned either. I have tons of branches to use, which makes it harder to find a good combination with all the choices.

1: (The white branch should be dark brown like the other wood, it just isn't wet.

2:

3:

With flash:

Should I stick with the large, easy driftwood, or go in the more elegant, but more uncertain twig direction? I will probably keep messing with the layouts, but I wanted your guys' opinions.

 

[Mastertech]

I think you could scale the larger piece easier than the twigs, but keep playing!

 

[Briz]

So I added the substrate and I can't quite fit the large driftwood in as I could before -- I also played with some more twig ideas without the stone and I'm liking it more. I will post pictures of some new scape ideas later today.

 

[Briz]

I'm pleased with this layout

Of course like all the other pictures it's so damn hard to see. Tonight when it gets dark I'll take some pictures with the tank lights on.

 

[Briz]

Phew

Think I'm going to change the slope shape a little.

 

[Mastertech]

I'm afraid the little rock will disappear with plants. I like the concept but I would encourage you to use a larger rock and maybe another somewhere. Try using odd #'s like three or 5 rocks. One tree and one twig, or three twigs? Idk... I envision one main focal point (the rear drift wood) I like that one, maybe moved slightly closer. Then a secondary focal point ( the larger rock) with two more rocks as accent.
Just my 2cents. This thing will be really sweet, keep it up.

 

[Mastertech]

Maybe break that twig or use smaller ones, it kinda make the rear tree look small.... Sorry man I'm just rambling now. Lol

 

[Briz]

I'm not going to have a "carpet" that might cover that small rick, but I may look at removing or changing it around. I'll see how I like the look of things with actual plants in there.

Thanks so much for your input! I appreciate it.