jsenske

This is a recently completed aquascape by Mike here at ADG. What's cool about this tank too is that he used the same ADA substrate in this tank as was used in his 2007 AGA Contest tank that took 2nd place. He completely drained it and removed all the plants and hardscape and was able to complete this entirely new layout without any real issues. So we are finding that this sort of re-vamping is quite do-able with ADA substrate and the results can be very pleasing.







And this was the previous layout with, again, the same substrate:

Fiki

This is so lush looking tank with excellent transition from front to back. Wonderful.

Regards,

Filip

mikenas102

Love the layout of the tank. It looks great. Another fine job. I'm not too fond of the photography in the first couple pictures. I don't like the mirror effect on top of the water. Some water movement would help I think. At first I was like wow that tank looks really cool with those floaters up there. How unique. Then I realized it was just a reflection and was a little disappointed. Again though, fabulous job on the tank.

jsenske

I usually do create some movement (using the hairdryer technique) but I personally liked the reflection effect on this one. Just trying to switch it up a little-- obviously a subjective matter. I also wanted to use a little less gimmicks on this one as to not be accused of overt use of "aqua porn" (you had to see a previous thread on this topic for this to make sense).

cholly

Great tank. Where'd you source the female featherfins, Jeff? I haven't been able to find anything but males at the online dealers I've looked at.

Jessie

WOW! Not only is this a beautiful tank with fantastic trimming, color and plant health, but it's home to some of my favorite fish. I've been wanting to set up a tank for these little guys for quite some time now, and now my inspiration is through the roof!

megasycophant

Ah, shucks, thought you were talking Tanganyikans with "Featherfin". Some beautiful fishes, though, what are they?

Oh, and of course, gorgeous layout!

bigstick120

Very nice tank and photos Jeff! The red plant center of second pic is that Ludwigia brevipes or arcuata, maybe neither?

What minor issues did he have after the complete revamp?

jsenske

There's arcuata (the bigger group) and brevipes right next to it.

No real issues, actually. Really just kind of like starting a new tank-- extra water changes, etc. No big deal.

And the fish probably are more commonly called "threadfin", but it's just a common name (Werneri rainbow is another). Threadfin, featherfin...whatever-- they are one of my old favorites.

They are a little bit "low contrast" in this tank, moreso in the photo. Very unobtrusive on the aquascape, whcih was Mike's goal on this one.

arowanaman

Because of your amazing photography I am trading my canon 5D to get a 1ds. Oh and amazing aqua scape as always. Look forward to seeing the next master piece.