abnormalsanon

I have a 30gal already set up and running. I'm unhappy with my current aquascape, which is too crowded and symmetrical. I think I was trying to do too much with my first attempt, so I'm going to start over. I want more swimming room for my fish and less clutter. I want to stick with smaller-leaved plants this time, especially moss, which I've been tying to smooth river stones to create a carpeting effect. This is my first draft of a plan:



Any and all suggestions are welcome, as I'm not really sure what I'm doing yet. I'd love to add some red somewhere but I'm not sure what/where. Also, I plan on leaving some of the rock work visible--those aren't necessarily three large rocks, but three groupings of some sort.

I dunno...help please! Oh, and my tank specs are in my signature. Thanks!

dodgefreak8

I really like the layout. I personally like a small amount of driftwood though. Just my opinion though!!!

John N.

I think you got a great layout there. Did you decide to stick with it? Any pictures of the result of your planned aquascape?

-John N.

aquariageek

Ludwigia under decent light will produce brilliant reds in my experience.

Everything else I grow grows horribly, the ludwigia wont stop growing and making nice leaves. I think I could put ludiwigia in the oven and it would keep growing.

abnormalsanon

Thanks, John! I did go ahead with it, though it's not done just yet. The rock isn't quite right and I haven't received the vals yet. I also decided to replace the patch of HM on the right with microsword to add some variety. I'll post pics as soon as it's "done" (when is it ever, really?).

abnormalsanon

This is the result of my 30gal plan--it's obviously not "done" yet (when are they ever?) and I don't like the shape of the rocks. The slate was all I had, so until I can get to That Fish Place, it'll have to do. Eventually, I'd like to create a more sloped effect with the substrate. Oh, and the moss needs to be trimmed...other than that, I'm fairly pleased with the outcome! Any comments or suggestions are most welcome.

bioch

wow, pearling java moss

lildark185

The tank looks good for the initial planting. What's the plant in front of the rock on the left side? The spikey looking plant.

Jason Baliban

Hey L,

That looks good!! I really like how you did the rocks!!

Where did you get them from?

I think we are going to try to plan a thatpetplace run in the next few weeks.

jB

abnormalsanon

Thanks, Jason! It's still very much a newbie tank, but it's at least better than my last attempt! The slate came from some dumpy pet store off of South St, actually. It's the only place in town that has any selection of real rocks, as far as I know. I'm definitely up for a trip to That Pet Place; just let me know when.