pics of our tank from start to now

[alanvickiuk]

here is the tank the day we set it up
the lighting was horrible

so changed the light and added more fern

then added more rock only later found out this was a bad idea

then added the bog wood

then decided we wanted it to look a little more natural we would of loved a planted aquarium with natural substrate but it would have to be stripped and started again and we didnt want to go through all that so this is what we ended up with and were both happy with the outcome also wanted to have some hiding places for the fish

comments and suggestions welcome also would like to hear if anyone liked any of the other set ups better thanks for looking

 

[tropicalcrazy]

i love it dont get me wrong you have a sweet set up, the only thing i would do if it was me would be add some more driftwood on the left side kinda like you have the right side. like maybe 1 large piece

 

[misterking]

Actually I disagree, I really like the set up and when the java fern grows in (will go MENTAL when established) I think the impact of the mass of leaves will balance the other side.

As I said before, your barbs will look great in it And even if you don't like the substrate that much I think they'll really stick out against the white. Good luck!

 

[emmanuelchavez]

Actually I disagree, I really like the set up and when the java fern grows in (will go MENTAL when established) I think the impact of the mass of leaves will balance the other side.

As I said before, your barbs will look great in it And even if you don't like the substrate that much I think they'll really stick out against the white. Good luck!

x2. You've done a good job. I'll really be drolling once the moss and ferns fill in more.

The only thing I'm not a fan of are the marimo balls, but that's just a personal preference thing.

Overall, good job. *thumbsups

 

[alanvickiuk]

cheers thats what were going for gonna densley plant the left side so there is just roots poking through the plants and try and grow the moss on the right and hopefully the fern will thicken out on the rock too but i dont mind if it doesnt but thanks for your input anyway

 

[alanvickiuk]

yea the marimo balls are for the shrimp as i heard they really like them might add a few more well see

 

[robinanne]

very nice! now i really want to get some rock.

 

[alanvickiuk]

thanks ive just sold 30kg of the rock i had as i had no room in the tank ive just been to look at a 48"x36" (front to back)x 15" high all glass aquarium for £180 i really want it but have no room it would look beautifull set up

 

[Matt Nace]

Tank look very nice . I like the way the wood was in the first setup, but like the whole setup better how it is currently.

Good luck!

 

[alanvickiuk]

thank you )