1st Iwagumi attempt, please help critique - Aquascaping

Riverboa · 09-16-2009, 10:54 AM

Hey all,
I would like to share my 'draft' hardscape - inputs/comments are welcomed.
This is my first attempt at Iwagumi - Plant list would be very conventional with HC is the front, glosso in between the rocks and DHG at the back close to the glass.

Thanks in advance for your inputs.

FTS

Right Side

Left and Mid

-Riverboa

vancat · 09-16-2009, 11:10 AM

nice so far, I'll be watching.
DHG=dwarf hair grass?
iz dat a Tek Light?
tank size?

Riverboa · 09-16-2009, 11:12 AM

Vancat,
You are correct on both counts, dwarf hair grass and Tek 4x54w light.
The tank is ADA 120P (120cmx45cmx45cm)

dollface · 09-16-2009, 08:06 PM

I like your main stone on the right. It seems a little uneven with only the single rock on the left though. I would consider moving a smaller stone or two over to the left. It has great potential though, it should look really nice with glosso.

Riverboa · 09-17-2009, 06:31 AM

Dollface, thanks for the input. I agree w/ your assessment on the left side, I am re-doing the scape to put the rocks closer together forming a tighter cluster surrounding the main stone (instead of having left and right side).

I find this (the arranging, re-arranging) part to be one of funnest parts of aquascaping, so I would be taking my time enjoying it before planting.

vancat · 09-17-2009, 06:48 AM

what do you have for substrate there?
yes, I agree, tightening it up a little might be good.

Riverboa · 09-17-2009, 07:15 AM

Substrate is ADA Amazonia (3.5x 9L bags) plus PowerSand Special S (2 x 3L bags). The powersands are put inside mesh laundy bag mainly underneath the mount for the main stone.

armedbiggiet · 09-22-2009, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riverboa

Substrate is ADA Amazonia (3.5x 9L bags) plus PowerSand Special S (2 x 3L bags). The powersands are put inside mesh laundy bag mainly underneath the mount for the main stone.

Just to let you know the function for power sand other than rich on the fert. there main purpose is to prevent your bottom gets too compact over the years. It is to prolong the life for the bottom for water circulation, so next time you should spread it evently in the tank.

zeldar · 09-17-2009, 01:11 PM

very nice setup. what kind of rocks are those? and where did you get them. they have some great texture.

Riverboa · 09-17-2009, 01:26 PM

Thanks Zeldar, I don't have an ID on the rocks, they are located collected here in CT during my hiking trips. I've been fortunate to have collected enough 'similar' rocks for this scape.