nativelover Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 hi i set up my puffer tank a few weeks back and i am cycling it at the moment but am wanting to check is my layout good? the only problem is i am unsure how to place the pics up?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2406 or Email them to me if you can't do that 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativelover Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 ok thanks sam whats your email ? i have tried to setup a photobucket acount but no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Hit that button below my message or [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativelover Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 cool thanks lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativelover Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 email has been sent but thanks alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Got the images, downloading them now. Will resize and upload ASAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativelover Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 haha thanks alot but dont worry too much no hurry 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 haha thanks alot but dont worry too much no hurry 8) I'm 16, what else would I be doing at this hour on a Sunday? :lol: Here they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I'm 16, what else would I be doing at this hour on a Sunday? :lol: Here they are. :lol: :lol: I'm glad I'm not the only one. Also... Dark Night - TV2. Do it. As for layout, I would spread out the grass stuff a bit more and Hide the heater behind those plants. If theres room. Is that a Full tank shot? If so, try facing the driftwood the other direction. Something about it is a little to balance. Maybe more the Sword plant (?) to the side of the driftwood. HTH. Looks good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativelover Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 thanks soo much for that im 16 iswell but no barely anything about computers lol so what do you think guys ? i am wanting to place alot more plants in but is it a good start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I'd split that grass into smaller bunches (3-5 blades) and distribute it further around the tank. It may take some time now, but it spread so much faster in the long run. Aside from that, let it fill in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativelover Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 cool i have split it up a bit since the pic was taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Have a look at aquascaping articles online, they're very useful/inspirational. Most importantly would be the "golden ratio" and "placement in threes" (which I think originates from all that Zen Japanese stuff.) Golden ratio work wonders but it is hard to do well. The ratio is believe is 0.618:1 approx. but you can judge it as it is about inbetween the middle of the tank and a third of the tank point. If that makes any sense. If you think of this picture as the tank, the black line is the center mark, and the red is each 3rd. The Yellow lines are about the 1.6:1 mark. This is how I judge mine. :lol: Planting in 3s is a simple rule that speaks for its self. It is far more natural than find single random plants, rocks etc etc lying around. (Unless you go for a single centerpiece of course.) Never plant in even numbers as it encourages unnatural "evenness". HTH Also hope it doesn't sound like a load of bull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativelover Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 thanks for that it actually makes sence i am only a begginer so any advise is always good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Not a problem! I too still like advice. :lol: To show you how the golden ratio works... When you look at these pictures you eyes SHOULD first look at: ... Anubias. Somewhere between the center rock and left wood spike. Sticky out log. And for a random one... The left side of the shoe. These are the areas you want to make your center point. If you really do your research and are talented you will find that Mr Takashi Amano (renowned aquascaper if you didn't know) strategically scapes/photographs his tanks so you eyes follow the path he wants. :lol: I have yet to do that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Or you could chuck a whole lot of plants in and plant the tank like a real man :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 And have your poor eyes searching for a place to look at and then going cross eyed, crazy eyed and eventually seeing double?! I THINK NOT! :lol: But that does work too. Although you will need a LOT more plants for that too work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Then again P44, I find in ur tank the focus point for me is the part with the tall dwarf sag right up next to the glass. Maybe the big sword for others as I always tend to look to the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 It is all micro sag actually (microfolia). Pics look pretty terrible to be honest, but when you stand in front of the tank you will be drawn to the empty (yes, empty) space on the extreme LHS. It's where the cool kids hang :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Most likely true. Although the MICRO sag comes first. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 started with exactly 12 plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 12 micro sags?! How long did that take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 like a month and a bit? Now its just getting thicker and longer. __ Sorry off topic :lol: DPs - lots of hiding places, plants and good quality water and you're on your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBen Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Put your heater suction cup up higher, so it's not holding the heater on the element section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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