Inexperience Is An Asset. A Planted Journal.

[FishFanatic04]

IN a few weeks I think that will be fixed...It's not actually planted symmetrically, the ludwiga repens is very very short, I could only save about 4 inches of the stem tops. Most of the background has short little plantings that will pop up in a few weeks.

I also have a tiger lotus bulb, I had to strip all of the leaves from it after the bleach dip. Hopefully it will start shooting up leaves. That should hopefully become a focal point.

I have a feeling at that point I will plant something in the space between, just to bridge the gap. It should still feel "convex", but be full in the back.

I appreciate the critique! It keeps me thinking and learning.

 

[FishFanatic04]

Well, If those things don't work, and it still seems too symmetrical, I will keep that in mind actually. I went and stared at the tank for a minute.

It IS symmetrical. Sword. here...sword...there. Well. I will let it fill in and adjust. No messing with plants that were just bleached.

 

[FishFanatic04]

Notice my first self assured answer. Then notice my next post were I break down into a spaz attack. High strung...

 

[JDs4me]

looking good - fish TB..bleach..sounds scary to me!!

Well done with the look of the tank, it looks great, and to give of my opinion, I like the gap in the centre, it draws the eye to the back of the tank and gives a sense of depth to it that would be lost if you filled it (or are my varifocals messing me about again??)

So glad you didn't give up as you have a definite talent with your plantscaping, love your use of colour contrast in there, and will follow with interest!

 

[FishFanatic04]

Thanks. I see what you mean about the middle. I certainly intended for there to be a good depth.

Maybe the problem is the open space isn't off center enough, which certainly would make it look symmetrical. Once the plants fill out, I will do some playing around.

I really love the comments. My brain is whirling today. Especially as I still have a full 75g and a 10g to tear down and sterilize. {took 3 days for the 46g}

 

[ian]

Don't get hung up on what i said, it's all personal preference. There are some good article done on the matter.

this covers mainly Iwagumi style

http/www.thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/tips-techniques/iwagumi-aquascapes-introduction

LLJ also did a great article on the basics of aquascaping, she covers the golden ratio.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/328059-basics-in-aquascaping/

and i think you hit the nail on the head with your comment regarding the pathway being not being offset. If that was offset to a third of the way across the tank you'd be on a definite winner. I guarantee that.

 

[stu40]

Hi
nice to see you restarting,not sure i would have
as a suggestion , feel free to ignore

move this rock placement & crypt from left to right.Gives a bit more of a focal point on the right, and a diagonal path from front left to back right ???

 

[bae1994]

Looks very good

did you bleach the plants?

if not they run the risk of adding the tb into this setup too

Bae

 

[FishFanatic04]

Don't get hung up on what i said, it's all personal preference. There are some good article done on the matter.

this covers mainly Iwagumi style

http/www.thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/tips-techniques/iwagumi-aquascapes-introduction

LLJ also did a great article on the basics of aquascaping, she covers the golden ratio.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/328059-basics-in-aquascaping/

and i think you hit the nail on the head with your comment regarding the pathway being not being offset. If that was offset to a third of the way across the tank you'd be on a definite winner. I guarantee that.

Oh no, I really appreciate any ideas and/or critiques. It help me think in a way, I otherwise wouldn't have, and I learn more. I am just a little high strung, and it takes my poor brain a minute to calm down and focus on an idea. I have already read lljdma06's article as well as some others. I bookmarked the Iwagumi guide for later today. Thanks


In true twitchy style, I used my daily water change as an excuse to move some things. I think I have now softened the shape, and given a place to focus. I am starting to think that the tiger lotus may not be needed. I guess we'll see.

Hi
nice to see you restarting,not sure i would have
as a suggestion , feel free to ignore
move this rock placement & crypt from left to right.Gives a bit more of a focal point on the right, and a diagonal path from front left to back right ???

I actually removed one of the rocks. What I would give for some of those awesome rocks you all seem to find in the UK. I do like your suggestion it would have fixed some of the focal issue. I will keep that in mind. I am going to keep at it until it's really wonderful...then hopefully stop for at least a week to enjoy it I'll post some pics later.

Looks very good

did you bleach the plants?

if not they run the risk of adding the tb into this setup too

Bae

Thanks

Bleached!! Everything. Buckets, nets, plant scissors, glass scraper, filter, heater....you get the idea. Oh, I bleached the sand. Nice PITA to rinse...worse then the first clean.


Thanks everyone for the help and support. I'm so motivated!!!

 

[Aquamaniac]

After all the hassle that tank look:
GREAT
If this is your tank in a bad moment i can't imagine how good it must have looked before.
I was reading about fish TB today on a fish health book.and it actually mentions that it manifests ob humans trought cuts or rashes. And i swear my first thought was i need to start being more carefull. A now all that hassle you had, jeez Fish TB really is a pain.

 

[FishFanatic04]

Haha. Yup nothing like a good 'ole tank bleaching in the hot Texas sun! My back has the sunburn to show for it. It wasn't so bad, considering I am a neat freak and probably would have been cleaning something anyway.

Fish TB is nasty, but it is supposed to be really rare. I will be more careful where I buy fish, but I bet I won't come across it again. *knocking on wood*

 

[BigTuna]

I have to say, I'm really enjoying just sitting back and reading. So happy to see the comeback!

 

[FishFanatic04]

Does that translate to: dannng, this chick never shuts up!

 

[FishFanatic04]

Ok, I played a little earlier. I added some crypts.

This was more of a test with the crypts. There needed to be a focal point to take the pressure off of the center. It doesn't have to be permanent. I don't mind trial and error, it's a chance to learn what works and what doesn't.

Learning = Cool. Cloudy water = You can't even see the spraybar.

 

[JDs4me]

crypt looking good - nice colour contrast...front stone out =