Oasis/ Journal of a 20L

[Pat7676]

Sounds cool keep posting!!

[dirrtybirdy]

hurry up and put the thing together! lol

[waterfaller1]

First hardscape, what do you think?




Sorry there is no light yet, and we are still in amber color mode..lol.

[Chadly]

looks really nice. What plants do you have in mind?

[waterfaller1]

Thanks Chadly. I have been told my hardscape will disappear, once plants grow. That I should elevate the wood using the stone. I will work on it some more today. My original plan was to move everything from the ten gal into the 20. Now I am thinking I want to be a little more selective. I have not come up with anything definite with regards to what plants yet. Let me get the HS right first..lol.

[fishman9809]

wow, I was just about to say you should elevate the wood, lol. I have some wood sticking out of the water, looks great, try somethin like that.

[waterfaller1]

2nd attempt

[Pat7676]

Looks good, boy is that wood releasing those tannins. When are you getting plants?

[waterfaller1]

Some of it was from when I tried to just float the wood, but alot of that color came before the wood was added..just from the substrate. I have plants! All kinds...waiting on a light, it should be here today. I will plant it, continue to monitor the ammonia, and then everyone can be moved into their new home.

[Pat7676]

Sounds good.

[waterfaller1]

A water change and first plants~

[Pat7676]

Wow its amazing the difference in look when that water cleared up. Plants look good i can't wait to see when they start filling in.

[waterfaller1]

Thank you to whoever gave me a 4 star rating. That is very encouraging. Anyone else have any critique? Anything you would do or change?

[kakkoii]

Your tank looks great!

[John N.]

The newest arrangement of driftwood looks pretty good. I would try to arrange the wood (specifically on the right side) so it opens up to a V shape. This way there would be a greater focus on the sandy river and bring harmony to the scape. Right now I feel like the wood has fallen over randomly in a storm.

Plantwise, It's a bit early since some aren't grown fully yet, but you'll find grouping similar species together would add a greater visual impact then a few strands here and there. There's lots of potential for this scape, especially with the nice sandy river, good hardscape placement, and good wood selection.

Any plans for a background for the tank i.e black, white cardboard?

-John N.

[waterfaller1]

Thanks Kakkoii & John. I was hoping you would respond John, I know you have an eye for this. The right side I feel has been my problem side. The left side came together so easily, but the right has just not felt good.
Background I will work on once I get this right..little baby steps. I also want to cut the intake so it's less obtrusive.
What do you think now, better?




One more change, I think this is it! Now the right side is not so weak as it was.

[waterfaller1]

LOL..some people at TPTF are saying they liked it before. Can't please everyone...

[fishman9809]

lol, I like it now, but you should have got more wood, this seems like the wood scape is a little simple, check out mine.

[waterfaller1]

Nah..I thought it was almost too much, in fact I left one piece out. I like it..and I turned the wood downward again. I am a rebel..

[fishman9809]

lol, just do watever you feel fit, its YOUR tank. dont let anyone boss u around.