aquascaping a 1 Gal Hex? - Page 4 - Aquascaping

bpimm · 08-22-2006, 09:01 PM

Well I waited over a month for the HC to grow into a bush and it failed miserably so I tore it down and started over. I put some Blyxa japonica on the right side with some Ammania bonsai on the left, a centerpiece of annubias nana petite and some Downoi for a foreground. We'll see if this works better. let me know what you think.

Petfairy · 08-23-2006, 09:47 AM

I read this thread yesterday, and i was amazed. When i saw the last pic, i didnt understand why you had taken out the filter that was in it.. i couldnt see it...
Then i just realized what great craftsmanship it was. Beautiful work, and i love the plants and decor. It does not look like its that small.
Do you have other tanks? I cant even begin to imagine what they may look like if this one is awesome.

Good job, i love it

Janell

T-Bone · 08-24-2006, 12:59 AM

Stunning craftmenship, beautiful layout! I'm really impressed the way it turned out. The whole concept is truly out in left field, but you hit it out of the balpark! I never would have thought you could do that to a tank of that size. Truly remarkable. If you could keep your costs low, and make more of these, you could make some money at it.

bpimm · 08-24-2006, 07:20 AM

Thanks for the compliments

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Originally Posted by petfairy

I read this thread yesterday, and i was amazed. When i saw the last pic, i didnt understand why you had taken out the filter that was in it.. i couldnt see it...

That was the original intent, to not be able to see any hardware. I guess it worked.

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Originally Posted by T-Bone

Stunning craftmenship, beautiful layout! I'm really impressed the way it turned out. The whole concept is truly out in left field, but you hit it out of the balpark! I never would have thought you could do that to a tank of that size. Truly remarkable. If you could keep your costs low, and make more of these, you could make some money at it.

I thought about that idea but my 50 Hrs. of labor would probably kill it.

Jimbo205 · 08-24-2006, 08:57 AM

Absolutely love it! And the fish!

T-Bone · 08-24-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bpimm

I thought about that idea but my 50 Hrs. of labor would probably kill it.

Yeah well, theres that

it sure is cool

SunnyBetta · 10-20-2006, 08:58 PM

Sheeeet...this is what you get when you have a workshop at home...great stuff! That blender pic is priceless XD
I love the total makeover you gave the tank, all that effort and care really shows through!

...now, can you spiff up my tanks too? XD Thanks for giving the rest of us something to aspire for

lildark185 · 10-20-2006, 10:49 PM

Just WOW. This was the first time I came upon this thread and the whole concept with the final product is just stunning. Wonderful work as well as a great job on updating the journal. Your skills are absolutely amazing! Great job on the tank

Sudi · 10-27-2006, 09:46 PM

Brian, I just saw this thread and I'm really impressed. Everything is well thought out, and occurate! If you can take a photo of the top, so we can see how does the filter work

thanks,
Matt

bpimm · 10-28-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sudi

Brian, I just saw this thread and I'm really impressed. Everything is well thought out, and occurate! If you can take a photo of the top, so we can see how does the filter work

thanks,
Matt

Hi Matt, Thanks for the compliment, I have had more fun with this little tank than any other I have put together.

Here are some close ups of the filter.

The hole in the middle is to allow air into the line, this was needed to cut down on noise. I swap filter elements about once a week and rinse the old one out. The pond snails love the filter, I usually have several in it I have to relocate when I clean the filter.

Brian