DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Excuse the very dirty water, have just set it up and messed up the sand (there are no fish in there) and the bad photo. Looks pretty much how I want it to look, it has a lot of hiding spots underneath the driftwood (3 pieces) for a BGK maybe and pleco. There is plenty of surface area for geos and they will still be small when I get them. Plants are just E amazonicus x 2, and E. Bleheri x 1. Feedback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 looks great, maybe some more small plants around the stones, dwarf chain sword? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Maybe, the geos will most likely uproot any small plants that don't have a solid established root system so It may not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Maybe, the geos will most likely uproot any small plants that don't have a solid established root system so It may not work. Yeah, that's probably the most likely outcome. it does look good. I like skewed aquascaping; even if I don't like the silica sand :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 thats an awesome set up. geos will look great in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Yeah, that's probably the most likely outcome. it does look good. I like skewed aquascaping; even if I don't like the silica sand :lol: :lol: I wouldn't choose it for a planted tank again, but I think it is best for a scape like this. It does look very natural with the small stones/pebbles in there... and the dirtyness. I may find some small brown gravel to mix in with it if the geos keep it looking too clean with their constant stirring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land_lubber Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Looking good, post a front on pic once it has cleared up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Will do tomorrow. Although it has cleared up a bit now. I prefer not being able to see the clear edge of where the background meets the substrate... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 And clean that glass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Have done! Just after the photo. :lol: The blue thing is a reflection from the curtain though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 You have done a great job with this Dennis, well done! I like the way you have clumped the wood and plants around it. I also like how you have used all the same type of rock, that helps with the sense of continuity. The silica sand is a bright contrast but the smaller pebbles help make it look more natural and helps prevent the larger rocks from looking like they are floating. The large rocks protecting the roots of the plants is a great idea to prevent them uprooting everything. Makes me want Geos again. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 You have done a great job with this Dennis, well done! I like the way you have clumped the wood and plants around it. I also like how you have used all the same type of rock, that helps with the sense of continuity. The silica sand is a bright contrast but the smaller pebbles help make it look more natural and helps prevent the larger rocks from looking like they are floating. The large rocks protecting the roots of the plants is a great idea to prevent them uprooting everything. Makes me want Geos again. :roll: :bounce: One thing I HATE about sand is planting. When it moves is all liquid like so plants just float back up. I threw some pebbles on the roots of the ones at the back. Also put some medium sized pebbles at the back edge to soften the contrast between the sand and black background. Should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Looks really nice Dennis!.. Have you decided on how many Geos? and other tankmates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Sorry another question.. Is the driftwood on top of a big pile of sand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Indeed it is. :lol: Umm, so far Am thinking of getting 3 geo altifrons, hopefully pair them up and sell the remainder if necessary. Also a pair of firemouths would be nice. I have my eyes on a blue phantom plec (I think), for $180 but that would need a lot more thought. :lol: Possibly a BGK, or Carapo knifefish if I can find one. Something Nice because I want to make this tank perfect. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 i would have gone for the cheaper royal pleco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 That too, haven't seen one around yet though. Again, I want one that looks natural so not a gold nugget etc. Oops, got it wrong btw. It was a magnum plec I had my eye on. They had both there. :oops: Royal plec would be good, although it does remind me of a fish in pajamas. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 The reason I asked the "pile of sand" question is that Geos (at least the ones I have) seem to really like digging down beside something to the point where they meet the glass. I think a good rule for hardscaping for geos is to build up something that will stand sturdy even if there was no substrate. My guess is that when they get a big older and start courtship the will dig a nice large pit down beside your driftwood and then it might fall over. Then again you can always rearrange a bit when they get older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 True. If I introduce a knifefish or pleco they will most likely dig a tunnel beneath the driftwood and I have dug the wood in pretty deep. :lol: I did think about that, and there also should be enough sand for them to dig in. There is atleast 2 or 3cm worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Here we go - Updated pictures incl Clean glass, clean water and ... stuff.. There is a bit of sand over the driftwood which is a bit.. :-? Most of the debris in there is actually bubbles btw. FTS (wonky background lol) Shot from the left side: right side: Length of the tank from the left side: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land_lubber Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Looks good, I think you have you right and left photos mixed up :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 True. Quick edit time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land_lubber Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 When are you going to get the fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Was thinking today, but dad discouraged me because we are going away for a week. And with the constant aftershocks and possibility of another big one, better not risk it while we're not here due to potential power cuts etc. Which means most likely next friday will be a big money spend. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land_lubber Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 It will give the tank more time to establish as well. Post some more pics up when you get the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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