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Old 03-22-2006, 11:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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This is my 10 gallon. I had a serious algae problem a few months ago.
Here is how it looked than:



Well, that has now been taken care of!!!

Now my only problem is taking the aquascape to the next level. Someone please help me!! I am very open to suggestions!!!

Some specs:
10 gallon
36watt compact florescent
HOB filter
DIY Co2 into filter intake
Fluorite
Flourish Excel 1ml a day

Plants:
Rotala indica
Stargrass
Baby Tears
Glosso
HC
Blyxa japonica
Java Fern

Fish:
6 Celebes rainbow
1 Otto
1 SAE

Here is how it looks now:



Like I said, I am open to suggestions, comments, criticisms, what ever!!
Just let me know what you think!
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Old 03-23-2006, 12:08 AM   #2 (permalink)
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It looks alot better without the algae! The tank looks great, and I don't think you need to re-aquascape it. The tank would look alot better when the Glosso fills in, so just wait.
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Old 03-23-2006, 01:40 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I think you will be happy with it when it grows in. I like what you have going in. Only thing I might change it to ad some sag behind the driftwood.
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Old 03-23-2006, 02:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I agree. Let it fill in. Looks good so far. Only thing I would possibly add is a denser background....maybe some taller grassy plants or something (b. aubertii perhaps).....I wouldnt rescape tho...
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It Looks Good. Just Wait For It To Grow In Some More, Then Once Things Grow Out You'll Know If You Need To Add To/rearange It Or Not.
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If it was my tank, I would move the heteranthera and the rotala rotundifolia (?) behind the driftwood and make them grow around and over it...
And I would leave the right side with glosso or small plants...
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Remove the small stones in the front also.
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Well, you could arrange the rocks on the right side of the aquarium. I kind of like the rocks though.

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You may want to choose between Glosso or HC. The Glosso will always overwhelm HC in the same tank.
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Ok, a little update:

I moved some things around, and than just let it go.

Let me know what ya think!!
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