N1CK Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Hmmm.. I like that one espcially with the gravel being lower in the middle, makes the focal point work. I think i would stick a green, finer leafed stem in the corners kind of over looking the rocks with that hardscape Also try taking pictures from the angle you would most often look at it from (most likely the front methinks :lol:) and an angle shot please of the ones you like more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 This one? That's easily the best one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordayzbro Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Delivery today! :bounce: Lily pipes (hope they're big enough) Bubble counter Check valve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordayzbro Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 The fitting on this regulator may fit straight to a sodastream bottle. Also received a a dropchecker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordayzbro Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Here is all the glassware in the tank, will need to replace the black cap on the dropchecker and I'm trying to find some clear Co2 hose. Really happy with how it all looks in the tank, although I may have gone a size to small on the lily pipes and diffuser. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 it looks good. i was going to mention something about the size of the pipes, but choose not to since you spent the money already. the pipes are not made from pollen glass either , suppose it wont be that visible by the end of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1CK Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I think the effect of the glass tubes looks much cleaner if you place them directly side by side and try placing the drop checker on the other side to make it a bit less cluttered (well it looks cluttered to me :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 i agree with n1ck. Looks kinda busy... Not ugly, just busy. Also phoenix, WHERES MY DIFFUSER?! :evil: :lol: Just wandering. =p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordayzbro Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 That's not the final positioning of the glassware just wanted to get it all in the photo... I agree the checker can be move to the other side. Not to sure about the pipes :oops:. I'll give them a go and replace if necessary, The quality is not the greatest but good for the price I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Those are cool pipes, personally I'd put the intake at one end and the outlet at the other. Diffuser under the intake. The quality is not the greatest but good for the price I guess. Where abouts did you get them from? Thanks iAlso phoenix, WHERES MY DIFFUSER?! :evil: :lol: Just wandering. =p You should be too preoccupied with all the wandering to be wondering about a diffuser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Easy mistake for someone who doesn't spell check. :oops: Atleast i get my You're/your and then/thans correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Atleast i get my You're/your and then/thans correct! Isyourspacebarbrokentoo? :lol: Just kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 It was sent yesterday, so should reach by tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordayzbro Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Where abouts did you get them from? Thanks I got them from fishstreet. Probably could have found cheaper but I liked the regulator and could save on the postage altogether. I'm going to play around with the pipes and diffuser so I can maximize the distibution of Co2 It's going to be a bit of trial and error I guess. Going shopping for the Co2 bottle tomorrow night and have a look in some furniture stores for a potential cabinet I can adapt. Plumbing this weekend, then plant shopping. :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 If you're a member of the PT forum you'll see they have a LOT of DIY ADA style stand threads at the moment, they turn out really well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordayzbro Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 If you're a member of the PT forum you'll see they have a LOT of DIY ADA style stand threads at the moment, they turn out really well too. :lol: I was just checking those out :lol: Those DIY cabinets look really good and I have a few builder mates that could help me but would probably drink beer and end up building a bar instead :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordayzbro Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Sodastream bottle doesn't fit my regulator so adaptor shopping now. Purchased a cabinet which is nice but is 90cm so will have some space on the sides. I may build a cabinet in the future but this will do until then. A few bits of plumbing to get so my hose fits my lily pipes and some Co2 hose will have me sorted. I've decided against planting this with just glosso, a few plants I have in mind: - Vesicularia montagnei - Glossostigma elatinoides - dwarf sagittaria - Eleocharis - Lobelia cardinalis (I've never had this before) - Microsorum pteropus Narrow - Bolbitis heudelotii I would like to add something red... crypt maybe The next part is sourcing these plants so if anyone has any for sale..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I've decided against planting this with just glosso, a few plants I have in mind: Just glosso is really all that can go in a tank with rocks like this, unless you don't mind not using the rocks best their advantage. You're shifting from almost Iwagumi to Nature Aquarium style, therefore the rocks need to be scrapped or changed. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordayzbro Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Just glosso is really all that can go in a tank with rocks like this, unless you don't mind not using the rocks best their advantage. You're shifting from almost Iwagumi to Nature Aquarium style, therefore the rocks need to be scrapped or changed. HTH I understand what you mean, I like them both. I didn't really want to follow either of these styles to the letter on this tank. If it turns out looking like a pile of weeds I think I will go Iwagumi. Could bring some driftwood in also...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I understand what you mean, I like them both. I didn't really want to follow either of these styles to the letter on this tank. If it turns out looking like a pile of weeds I think I will go Iwagumi. Could bring some driftwood in also...... Great that you're just going to go for it but I just wanted to offer my advice. I get what you mean about not wanting to follow them, it's just easier to say 'gumi or NA to roughly describe the style. Having your own style is even better though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordayzbro Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Boredom Trying to get an idea what the sand foreground will look like.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 if you buy my corydora they will love your sand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise001 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 what fish are you going to put in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordayzbro Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 what fish are you going to put in there? Some Otto's and a bunch of glowlight or ember Tetra's. Not decided yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Boredom Trying to get an idea what the sand foreground will look like.... Any chance you can label those drawn in plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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