What 332 days do to an aquarium

[connorlindeman]

Here is my aquarium 332 days ago when it won Jan 2024 TOTM.

Here it is today:

The moss has really taken over the log which was the goal from the beginning. I added a few taller cryptocoryne on the right side, and some water sprite in the back right. Cabomba died off. Anacharis has a bit of a die off but is slowly coming back. I do not fertilize this aquarium. Red root floaters were added a few weeks ago and are slowly coming in. I am pretty happy with this tank. Its got the natural look that I really appreciate.

 

[GaryE]

It's beautiful, but I never judge a tank before the late afternoon of the 335th day.

I find a lot of good aquascaping involves contrasting 'geometric' shapes, and the lines of that tank really emphasize that.

 

[Magnum Man]

I'll play... mine from May of 2024...

and same tank, picture taken earlier this week... a different ( lighter ) background, and a few less plastic plants, with lots more live roots

@connorlindeman ... I like the look / shape of the Oak leaves in your 2nd picture

 

[connorlindeman]

I'll play... mine from May of 2024...
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and same tank, picture taken earlier this week... a different ( lighter ) background, and a few less plastic plants, with lots more live rootsView attachment 356590

@connorlindeman ... I like the look / shape of the Oak leaves in your 2nd picture

I gathered a bag of those last year. Those are black oak. They last a good 2-3 weeks in my tanks without serious degradation.

 

[gwand]

August 2024

Now