Last night I played around a little and instead of laying down the small branch types I stood one up and it made all the difference in the world. I switched and put the big piece to the left 1/3 and stood up the one to the right 1/3 with the other laying down in the back giving it a concave appearance. The other advantage was I could rotate the wood so it opened up two cavities where I could plant some Bolbitus in.
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Here's my critic.
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Please refer to upper pic...
(1) The placement of the larger piece of wood should be between the 2 smaller ones. Also, because of the form of the side facing the front (circled), you will end up with an ugly space there as planting around that space is akward. Try to let the side facing the front have more texture and is easier to plant around.
Wood(2) and wood(3) is too similar in shape (elongated), either change the wood or use different angles. Also consider bleaching / lightening the darker piece to balance the hues.
(4) A flat gravel is boring and lifeless. Try to use some angles or bury part of the woods in the gravel to create a more natural look, like a buried driftwood uncovered by currents...
(5) Try to follow the direction of the radial gradient of your background. A U shape is the best.
Please refer to lower pic...
Then grow a carpet around the structure and decorate with Java Fern, some red plants, etc...
The arrows are there to llustrate how this layout can express it's energy by radiating out. Fits the background perfectly.
2 cents!
Please refer to upper pic...
(1) The placement of the larger piece of wood should be between the 2 smaller ones. Also, because of the form of the side facing the front (circled), you will end up with an ugly space there as planting around that space is akward. Try to let the side facing the front have more texture and is easier to plant around.
Wood(2) and wood(3) is too similar in shape (elongated), either change the wood or use different angles. Also consider bleaching / lightening the darker piece to balance the hues.
(4) A flat gravel is boring and lifeless. Try to use some angles or bury part of the woods in the gravel to create a more natural look, like a buried driftwood uncovered by currents...
(5) Try to follow the direction of the radial gradient of your background. A U shape is the best.
Please refer to lower pic...
Then grow a carpet around the structure and decorate with Java Fern, some red plants, etc...
The arrows are there to llustrate how this layout can express it's energy by radiating out. Fits the background perfectly.
2 cents!
Well... I had time and I kinda enjoy it. 
When I see potential in something, I always have the urge to express it...
I hope my concept will be of useful reference...
There's much more room for improvement, like using the golden ratio by arranging the wood more, balancing with rocks and plants, tying moss to the wood, you are only limited by your imagination.
You can use rocks to support the wood to achieve daring angles and perspective. The wood is like the skeleton of the scape, strengthening it will strengthen the overall aesthetics.
When I see potential in something, I always have the urge to express it...
I hope my concept will be of useful reference...
There's much more room for improvement, like using the golden ratio by arranging the wood more, balancing with rocks and plants, tying moss to the wood, you are only limited by your imagination.
You can use rocks to support the wood to achieve daring angles and perspective. The wood is like the skeleton of the scape, strengthening it will strengthen the overall aesthetics.
Ok, how can you use the golden ratio effectively? I just did a search and found some stuff on it....but it confuses me... like you divide by 2.8? and how do you use that number?aquoi said:Well... I had time and I kinda enjoy it.
When I see potential in something, I always have the urge to express it...
I hope my concept will be of useful reference...
There's much more room for improvement, like using the golden ratio by arranging the wood more, balancing with rocks and plants, tying moss to the wood, you are only limited by your imagination.
You can use rocks to support the wood to achieve daring angles and perspective. The wood is like the skeleton of the scape, strengthening it will strengthen the overall aesthetics.
Wow, that is trully great Aquoi! I will defently post pics of my rock arrangment now, hoping the next Amano will grant me a comment
Nah... I'm just applying my meager knowledge to what I love to do. Next Amano? never!! :shock: I'm pretty new to this hobby... though I wish I had his wisdom. :?Hanzo said:Wow, that is trully great Aquoi! I will defently post pics of my rock arrangment now, hoping the next Amano will grant me a comment
I really like that look there
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond but here is the tank set up from aquoi's suggestion. I could not me more pleased. Been planted for a week and already I had to do some trimming. Amazing. Thanks so much again all that offered suggestions.
Sorry for the crappy picture, just learning the digital as well and no time to experiment. I just did not want to be rude and not show you the results.
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Sorry for the crappy picture, just learning the digital as well and no time to experiment. I just did not want to be rude and not show you the results.
Looking' good
Yes its coming along nicely. Be sure to keep us posted on whats happening with the tank!
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