Almost Complete, But Not Quite

[Lolly123]

looks loads better, i that was my redmoor (i wish it was), i would just add a couple of more rhizomes of java fern coming around from the left. A great attempt IMO, is this your first time at scaping a tank?

yes it is, i went to setup up a mini planted a few months back, but I lost my temper and threw the whole lot out within about four hours of receiving the plants... got such a bad temper lol. So yes, this is my first real attempt at an aquascape. Ive been admiring peoples tanks on here and thought, i want one!

As for the redmoor, i dont think i did too bad, there are 2 pieces there and as soon as i saw them i knew how they'd sit together so i grabbed them, they cost me 20 quid each.

 

[JenCliBee]

lol glad im not the only one with redmoor troubles. Id love to wrap some moss around the branches, but i'll wait a while before i even touch it.

When you do, you wont be disappointed ... i would probably try weeping... gives a much more natural feel to wood or fissidens which it's just stunning but ......................soooo slow growing lol.

My camera is absolutely awful, its a camera on a phone thats about 4 years old. It is quite annoying because every shot i take i end up with a different tone. Ive got 1000 pounds worth of camera upstairs..shame its broken

For a phone, i don't think the pics are that bad

As im being given advice, i can see it coming together bit by bit, the left corner only needs bulking up with plants, then i can work across and fit the rest of the scape in with my main focal point.

Agree with the left side, have you thought about valis for the back behind the wood to give full height?, with the fern in front it would give a nice contrast .

Although it still needs some revision and a few changes, im really pleased to say that my fish are not my fish...well they are, but they've grown new personalities are are highly active. My zebra loaches follow my danios about, like their shadowing them, its really sweet.

You should be, looking very nice and coming together great.. if your anything like me anyways... you will be changing little bits here and there even when fully pleased lol

In regards to your post jake - the tank has 3 39w T5's 2 daylight and one reddish...should i be looking to change that for plants?

Nah the bulbs should be fine, the only reason to change is if you don't like the colour within the tank... mostly aesthetical.. even though i do have my own thoughts on this lol.

Im not too worried about the lighting being a bit 'high' the tank is 2ft deep, so im guessing that has an impact..?

Well ive got tpn+ and flourish excel...im guessing the excel i should dose daily and what about tpn+ should i dose everyday or every other? I know it says the amount on the bottle, but looking at my tank and my plants what regime would you recommend?

If your dosing excel daily, then this will have effects on the dosing of the TPN+... the more excel dosed ... plants will demand more food..ie ferts.

I'm a huge fan of over dosing, many will recommend 1ml per 20l daily... i personally like to advise 1ml per 10l daily but like i said im a fan of over dosing to make sure the plants wont be lacking, rather than see the plants lacking then up the dosage accordingly. either amount for now 'should' be sufficient but just keep an eye on what the plants are telling you.... they will be the best thing to see if your dosing needs tweaking


Thanks for all the help, it really makes a difference

Good luck and looking forward to seeing the tank grown in abit

Oh.... your also missing a backing ... a nice black one would really make the green stand out

 

[Lolly123]

haha...black is exactly what i want...jake are you in my head and reading my thoughts....

I think ill dose daily for both and just make sure i do a good weekly water change. I've seen the weeping moss and it really is beautiful, think i might get some when ive got a few pennies. ..im sure that will make you happy

 

[JenCliBee]

haha...black is exactly what i want...jake are you in my head and reading my thoughts....

I think ill dose daily for both and just make sure i do a good weekly water change. I've seen the weeping moss and it really is beautiful, think i might get some when ive got a few pennies. ..im sure that will make you happy

Reading your mind i don't know but i do hear voices in mine but that's for a different forum altogether lol.

Yep a good 50% is usually my regime. As to the moss, yes cant wait to see it in there . Thought about setting up a full moss tank, seen some lovely attempt's and they look really interesting, may well try one soon and see how it goes .

 

[Lolly123]

haha...black is exactly what i want...jake are you in my head and reading my thoughts....

I think ill dose daily for both and just make sure i do a good weekly water change. I've seen the weeping moss and it really is beautiful, think i might get some when ive got a few pennies. ..im sure that will make you happy

Reading your mind i don't know but i do hear voices in mine but that's for a different forum altogether lol.

Yep a good 50% is usually my regime. As to the moss, yes cant wait to see it in there . Thought about setting up a full moss tank, seen some lovely attempt's and they look really interesting, may well try one soon and see how it goes .

That does sound very interesting i wouldnt mind seeing that myself! If you do, make sure you post some pics in the future.

I'm really gonna have to make water changing easier, 50% is gonna kill me. . . i wont even go into the back problems, but lets just say I pay for it when i do any manual work on my tank

 

[SuperColey1]

Also don't get used to thhe bright red colouring of redmoor. It will darken and lose it's redness over time. Usually a couple-few months. The darker subtle colour is very appealing too though

AC

 

[Lolly123]

Also don't get used to thhe bright red colouring of redmoor. It will darken and lose it's redness over time. Usually a couple-few months. The darker subtle colour is very appealing too though

AC

I dont think i'd mind really if it darkened down a little bit, the daylight bulbs provide quite a harsh light which seems to bounce off the redmoor wood. Can I possibly change one daylight to something a bit more flattering without affecting the plants?

 

[SuperColey1]

I dont think i'd mind really if it darkened down a little bit, the daylight bulbs provide quite a harsh light which seems to bounce off the redmoor wood. Can I possibly change one daylight to something a bit more flattering without affecting the plants?

It'll darken up quite a lot

Some pics:

When New (See the limestone holding it down. lol)

9 months later (Got to this colour after 3 or 4 months but was covered with plants so can't show you it at htta time. lol)

Yes you can change a daylight over to another light. Anything between 4000K and 1000K will be fine (daylight is circa 6500K.) Probably something in between 4000K and 5000K would 'balance' the daylight out.


AC

 

[Lolly123]

I dont think i'd mind really if it darkened down a little bit, the daylight bulbs provide quite a harsh light which seems to bounce off the redmoor wood. Can I possibly change one daylight to something a bit more flattering without affecting the plants?

It'll darken up quite a lot

Some pics:

When New (See the limestone holding it down. lol)

9 months later (Got to this colour after 3 or 4 months but was covered with plants so can't show you it at htta time. lol)

Yes you can change a daylight over to another light. Anything between 4000K and 1000K will be fine (daylight is circa 6500K.) Probably something in between 4000K and 5000K would 'balance' the daylight out.


AC

Absolutely amazing what a bit of time can do for your plants and setup in general. I actually prefer the wood as you have it in your tank, nice and dark, think it compliments the dark greens quite well.

I'll defo have a look into the other bulbs of that kelvin rating, as the harsh light doesn't look that attractive.

I see you're running co2. Wish I had the money to setup a proper system. Im just hoping that daily dosing and a good water changing regime will keep my plants as green and healthy as they currently are.

Lovely tank btw, very natural.

 

[SuperColey1]

Absolutely amazing what a bit of time can do for your plants and setup in general. I actually prefer the wood as you have it in your tank, nice and dark, think it compliments the dark greens quite well.

Lol they are 2 different scapes (same tank) at startup. Both are much heavier grown than that at maturity

I see you're running co2. Wish I had the money to setup a proper system. Im just hoping that daily dosing and a good water changing regime will keep my plants as green and healthy as they currently are.

Was. The scape in the second picture is just being taken down now after nearly 2 years. Has been non CO2 with no water changes for all but the first 6 months.

Sold on the CO2 but I may buy a new one for the new scape. Will have to see how the money is and if I fel like trimming plants. lol

AC

 

[Lolly123]

Lol...oh god...my eyes are not very reliable, i could have sworn that was the same one! Must pay more attention!