G'day i am new and wanting help with Iwagumi tank setup - Page 2 - New to Planted Aquariums

flyinwall · 11-17-2011, 11:18 PM

updated pics will be a sure thing when i get some substrate and some plants

flyinwall · 11-19-2011, 09:58 PM

ok i have some substrate in (river sand) and i have a couple of rocks that i found in there.
Do i have too much substrate in there??

Zapins · 11-20-2011, 07:36 PM

Hmm maybe. The sand definitely won't stay like that though. It will settle down eventually. If the sand has lots of organic stuff in it then you might get anaerobic spots in the deep areas but otherwise it will be ok.

flyinwall · 11-21-2011, 06:31 AM

i spent about an hour washing the sand so i think it should be fairly clear of any organic stuff in it

ProjectCode858 · 12-03-2011, 10:10 AM

Can't input yet on how the displacement turns out due to the milkyness of the water. After a few days, shoot us a real clear picture and we can help you with inputs.

flyinwall · 12-03-2011, 04:53 PM

here are some "clear" pics

i know i have to smooth out the sand in a few places

ProjectCode858 · 12-06-2011, 08:08 PM

flyinwall,

Not bad. However, you could position the right side a little more. If you had the opportunity, would you want to try Seiryu stones? Overall they are just better looking for "Iwagumi" design.

flyinwall · 12-07-2011, 05:36 AM

what do these "Seiryu stones" look like and i am doing this on a very limited budget (these rocks i got free from the local river)