bioch

the rocks look kind of plastic

 

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Robert Hudson

George its really nice to see you still creating with small tanks. I'll never forget the one we made you tank of the month on Wet Thumb. I don't know what happened to the picture when we did the merger, but its nice to see you still have the talent! What you are doing with the background is very interesting, although I tend to agree it makes the rocks look un natural with that color reflecting on them.

gf225

Thanks for your comment bioch.

They do look a little artificial, I think this is due to the lighting. The 18w PC T5 is based on the old Triton lamp with high red and blue spectra, little green. This combined with the very warm (3000K) back lighting perhaps creates this "plastic" look.

I may try my twin 18w T8 lighting unit from my 33 gal. simply placed over the tank, just for photographing to see any difference. The tubes Daylight Plus 6500K, >90CRI, 1300 lumens. I will also experiment with different back lighting effects.

Robert - Thanks for the kind words. I am flattered that you remembered my old aquascape. http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4...refinalir8.jpg

ruki

It looks OK -- not as good as I expected it to...

But, I think it's just because the plants haven't filled in yet. I think it's like getting a hair cut. Usually it doesn't look very good for a couple days, but two weeks later it looks great.

I bet in a month it will be truely stunning.

John P.

Ah, yes, George--I really liked that older scape of yours.

gf225

I have given some thought to the hairgrass position. So in accordance with my original plan (and other's suggestion) have moved a few hairgrass plants, spread strategically across the mid to foreground and around the stones. It's not easy to see in the photo but I think it looks better and anticipate the end result being quite effective. Long-term sustainability will be interesting but by then I'll be eager to try out new aquascaping ideas I'm sure.

Growth is good, the HC is spreading already with surprisingly little die-off. I imagined as it was grown emersed then it would suffer a little adapting to its submersed existence. Maybe it's too early to say. The hairgrass is also sending out runners too.

Anyway, here's a photo



Note the new background. I bought a cold-cathode all-in-one unit from my local DIY shop for about £10. It spans the length of the tank exactly and gives a white/blue hue. I've simply placed some white card behind the lamp and tank. As you can see the cathode lamp is low output so for "final photo shoots" I will upgrade to fluorescent. It is fun experimenting!

qpixo

btw,
I really like the rock position but rock color itself looks unatural, they are too bright and it doesn't fit with your gravel. Malbe you should get another sort.

I was confused your background plants with dwarf hairgrass (Eleocharis acicularis)

banderbe

Consider painting the back of the aquarium with 100% latex paint. It looks fantastic. I did mine in black and love it.

gf225

I am hoping the gravel won't be visible after a while.

gf225

Thanks for the tip but I think I'll keep my background clear so I can easily adjust to suit.

PS Good to see another underground dance fan.

 

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