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need suggestion with iwagumi, images included

Discussion in 'General Aquascaping and Planted Tank Discussions' started by r00mka, Jan 19, 2010.

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what is the best layout for your opinion?

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  1. r00mka New Member

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    Hello All,

    This is my first post on this forum. And this is my first attempt to make aquascape in iwagumi style.
    I hope for you help friends. I have tried 19 various variants, foto is below. Can you suggest what is the best variant for you opinion?
    Or what should I change to have the balanced composition. I know that somebody says that stones is too big for this tank but I want create the composition simular to nature rock canyon like this foto:

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    r00mka, Jan 19, 2010
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  2. FDNY911 New Member

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    I like 13, what kind of stone is that??? Really nice.
    FDNY911, Jan 19, 2010
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  3. r00mka New Member

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    this is colorado rocks from Germany
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    r00mka, Jan 20, 2010
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  4. Jurijs J. Director

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    but the left stone has different shape, if possible replace it or go and get some more stones and play with them, because many setups look cool but one stone always looks out of place.
    Jurijs J., Jan 20, 2010
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  5. seniordavid New Member

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    i choose the 13. good job in did! it take you a lot of time.thanks for share.
    what kind of plants do you choose. to have an better idea with the scape.

    David.
    seniordavid, Jan 20, 2010
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  6. r00mka New Member

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    thanks for your opinion. As for plans I'm still in research. I think it will be
    eleocharis parvula, eleocharis acicularis, some moss on rocks.
    r00mka, Jan 20, 2010
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  7. 1101cody New Member

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    r00mka you might want to check out the post on Minimalist aquarium design 2010. It has a good brochure on true iwagumi design and gives some good initial insight to good plants for an authentic scape! Actually I beleive if you click my sig it will take you to it.
    1101cody, Jan 20, 2010
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  8. John N. Administrator

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    I'm liking #13 the best. I would encourage a higher substrate in the back area, and less wavy nes of the substrate overall. This will make the scape look bigger than it is and a bit more calmer. The rocks take up a lot of space.

    -John N.
    John N., Jan 26, 2010
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  9. Pedro Pinto New Member

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    I like the 19, but i changed the left stone and put up more back, the gravel is need to make deep image.

    It´s my opinion:ehhh:
    Pedro Pinto, May 7, 2010
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  10. Big Dog New Member

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    I liked 11, 14,16,18,and 19. They look more natural.
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  11. mikeb210 New Member

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    I liked 13. Great looking stones, nice find.
    mikeb210, May 14, 2010
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  12. jfravn New Member

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    Will this hardscape ever evolve into an aquascape? ;)
    jfravn, May 14, 2010
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  13. Mojojojo New Member

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    6 for me. I like the idea of rolling hills and such :)
    Mojojojo, Jan 19, 2011
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  14. lalmeida New Member

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    I like #13. Maybe with the left stone a little bit higher.
    lalmeida, Jan 19, 2011
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  15. ghostsword Aspiring Aquascaper

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    #13 totally rocks, there is a lot of movement on the rocks, looks perfect to me.
    ghostsword, Jan 19, 2011
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  16. crf529 New Member

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    I like 12 and 14.
    crf529, Jan 19, 2011
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  17. Richiesayer New Member

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    I like the higher level on the left in 13
    Richiesayer, Jan 20, 2011
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  18. justo-23 New Member

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    I voted 11... the shadow projected by the over hanging slab will look excellent once planted and mature :D
    justo-23, Jan 22, 2011
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  19. okayplayer New Member

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    13 looks great
    okayplayer, Jan 28, 2011
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  20. Scorpio New Member

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    Right side rock is not suitable due to its shape.
    Scorpio, Feb 8, 2011
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