[Fizgig777]

The living room tank now has a new light --> Coralife 36watt (50/50). Thought I'd share some new photos taken with new light in place... The bulb will soon be replaced with a 6700K.

More photos here: http://www.goldfishparadise.com/album/gallery/album145

Thanks for looking!

 

[tsunami]

Looks like your aquarium needs a serious pruning. Perhaps some lower foreground plants for the front of the tank with the lighting upgrade?

I bet you will start to see a change in the morphology of the leaves in your water sprite --changing shape due to the higher light intensity.

Carlos

 

[Fizgig777]

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Actually, it didn't need pruning. The pictures were taken after pruning the plants to where I wanted them to be. Don't want foreground plants either because that would complete change the effect I'm going for with the tank.

Anyway, thanks for the feedback!

BTW.... the aquascape has been completely redone since the photos were taken.... Will post new pics. soon...

 

[tsunami]

I think I get the feel you are trying to create. However, I also feel that your plant choice doesn't match well with your goals. Water Sprite has far too large leaves for this type of tank.

I would try to incorporate greater amounts of the fine-leaved Myriophyllum sp such as pinnatum and simulans. They have a much greater resemblance to trees and provide a more effective forest-like atmosphere.

Carlos