5G Low cost/tech nano - Page 4 - Nano Aquariums

houseofcards · 05-30-2007, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ed seeley

That's superb. Great job. The Riccia looks amazing.

I thought Stepheus was dead wrong when I first read his post, but having looked and thought about it I think he's completely correct! Something in the far right corner may well improve it even more.
I think it would be best at about half the height of the Rotala and I think you're spot on about needing a vertical accent like a grass. I must admit my first thought was that a small Narrow Java fern would look great tied onto something small and tucked behind the rock.

I wish my nano looked half as good...

Thanks Ed. Well as I said it's so easy to experiment with these little tanks, so I'll keep doing just that. I agree with you about the height of the Rotala, It's due for a full trim anyway.

houseofcards · 06-04-2007, 06:26 PM

Took some advice here and added some stems to the right side of the tank. I think it works. I might change to a grassy plant soon, but I do like the color of the rotala.

ed seeley · 06-05-2007, 12:00 PM

Looking great HoC!

I think it looks much better, but I agree about trying something grassy, or at least with more linear leaves. Shame you can't get something with the colour of the Rotala as I agree with you on the colour!

houseofcards · 06-05-2007, 03:52 PM

Ed thanks for the comments. Yeah I do like the color and I tried to trim the rotala so it slopes down into the low point between the rock and the riccia in the middle. I'll probably keep it this way for a while and then replace with a thin-blade type plant.

stepheus · 06-07-2007, 10:17 PM

sounds like you have a plan. btw congrats on the tank of the month

nagesh · 06-08-2007, 12:38 AM

beautiful tank. are you injecting Co2 if yes at what rate.
keep it up.
nagesh

cassiusclay · 06-08-2007, 12:53 AM

i want me a nano all the sudden

houseofcards · 06-08-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cassiusclay

i want me a nano all the sudden

Go for it! Thanks for the comment.

houseofcards · 06-09-2007, 03:10 AM

Stepheus - Thanks alot!

Nagesh - No co2 on this tank. Excel daily.

houseofcards · 06-25-2007, 01:43 PM

I kinda polished it off with a black background (not sure if I like) and a name.

Then I went about changing it somewhat with the Rotala R going across the whole back and moved the rocks around a bit. The riccia in the midground still has to grow in. The main rock is interesting because it looks like sand running onto the beach. One day I'll do a grassy background.