Anti-Pjerrot

Well, im near the end of the planning stage for my 66 planted.

I have dicided to make a convecs shaped scape, wirh the redmoor root for hardscape, and some roughlooking granite rocks around, to break the contrast between substrate and root.

This is my first "real" aquascape, so im proceeding wery slowly, so i dont rush a step.

My first step is this root, that will be the main hardscape of my scape. Its aqtually two pieces i have put together to make one good piece. Im planning to make it a base for a nice big narrowleafed javafern, and a bit of mos, but not so it would look heavy.

Heres the first pic,: 66 gal tank, root and a bag to hold it in place :



And if you imagine the lines of the bagground plants (Possible Cyperus helferi and a long type of Eleocharis) and the substrate line (with HC and a wery short Eleocharis) and then again, wery low in the front



Side shot:



And the lines again...



I just wanted to hear some comments, about its scape and size, really - just give me your first thought, but remember that it will be partly hidden in plants as mentioned. Your thoughts will help me to see possible oppotunities and improvements in advance.

nevada

hi there,

nice concept you got there. IMO you should put in one more drift wood about the same size you got right now and another smaller one ... it will make it looks more natural. Cos once the plant start to grow you won't be able to see the wood anymore. It will be covered mostly by the plants. Again that depend on what type of plant to choose.
Nice tank!!

Edwin

Anti-Pjerrot

My thoughts were to have a lot of open space around the center, so that the driftwood wouldnt be cowered completely, but only the base. A large Microsorum pteropus ''Narrow'' on the base, and some anubias on stones around, mixed with more moss and some Eleocharis.

Anti-Pjerrot

I fiddled with some more roots, and this is what i came up with. Not completely thought through, but more as to try out my opportunities.

Same layout, just more wood, and not centered.



I got plenty more, and i got a little piece of thin tangled branches, im thinking of using in the middle of the other roots, to make the hole appear thicker - but i want to have some open space in front, so that the tank dossent appear claustrophic, so i dont want to put more driftwood in the sides or closer to the front.

Mud Pie Mama

I definately like your second arrangement best.
I look forward to seeing more progress as you continue!

GreenMachine

very nice driftwood. Can't wait to see water in there.