Shawnie

well............. the new world cichlid tank was eating more and more at me
I know its such a shallow feeling to let that happen, as the boyfriend did help me out .....but I had to change it up now that things have settled down a bit ...something about that driftwood in the before, and the fact the bubble wands were in plain site, were really egging me on ....does anyone ever have those weirdo feelings when you look at your tanks? (its probably just me im sure LOL)


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kindghost

i know exactly what you mean tank looks great!

aquarist48

Hi Shawnie,

Beautiful!
Ken

haedra

I know what you mean...I get to a point where I feel very happy with my deco and think that I can leave it that way. Then a few weeks later I feel like it just looks "wrong."

Looks great, btw.

Lucy

Don't tell the bf, but I like the after pic better.
Nice job!

btate617

Looks good Shawnie, but I don't know the wood looks out of place now, not quite as natural anymore........


Brian

Shawnie

I am still feeling guilty but TY everyone!!!!!! I wont tell him a thing and maybe he wont notice? not that his chair isnt sitting right beside it LOL I soo hope your yanking my chain!!!!

btate617

I ain't yaking your chain lady......

My whole theory about the rain storm and the wood rushing down stream and getting stuck...... well thats all shot to now.....














Looks good though.

Shawnie

ive had enough "wood rushing down my stream" to last a lifetime!!!!! flooding was unreal here ....but I was driving around looking for more "wood rushing" LOL
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Tigerlily

The balance of the "after" is more pleasing to the eye. But I also like the unplanned/natural feel of the before. Big help eh?

I understand totally how you feel about your tanks though. When there's something "off" I just have to fiddle around until it quits bugging me. LOL

benjaminBreaker

Yeah, we all get those feelings. Tank looks great though, good work!

Amanda

I like the openess of the before...I'm not really into tank decor at all unless it gives it a completely natural feel. But that's just me.

Shawnie

thats ok too!!!!!!! but the JD's did NOT like the open ....I never saw them unless it was food time or water change day LOL

Amanda

That's funny...I may have to re-do my 150 then before I get some JD babies.

Shawnie

dear lord lady!!!! I hope that is soon!!! LOL
heres some shots I just got for ya ....wanna do a road trip to NH now? LOL DSCF0901.JPG

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bubblefish

I like the "after". The wood did look out of place but I didn't want to say, LOL.

Charlene

I think the after pic is better. More hiding holes for them to explore.

Shawnie

ty all

O my if I could only explain what that wood was doing to me every time I walked by the tank

Amanda

I PROMISE it'll be soon! My spring break is coming up, so maybe I can make it up your way then.
I can't wait to see the babies! I've been purposely not buying any fish because I know I have to keep room for the JD's. lol

Shawnie

and a nice lil vid to keep you remembering!! you will have to pm me your wish list as its getting close to shipping time and I want to make sure you have what you want
ignore the dogs who are nutty today also!

Martinismommy

That tank is awesome! My goodness those are some big fish! lol

TedsTank

Wonderful job Shawnie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

Now, the before pic made the driftwood look like you dropped a foot long Babe Ruth bar in the tank!!! no offense meant! It was distracting from the tank as a whole.

The new setup is smoother....GOOD JOB.

Shawnie

other than the kids I take from you in retirement, and my live bearer tank, MOST of my fin babies are bigg'uns
coming from you, im honored!!!! LOL @ babe ruth....probably a good thing my bf doesnt frequent FL...hes too busy with his mafia wars hahah

haedra

Now this totally gave me visions of the movie Caddyshack

bolivianbaby

I DEFINITELY like the after pic better! Great job, Shawnie!

That vid was awesome! Your male JD is huge. He is absolutely gorgeous, though.

aquarist48

Hello Shawnie,
Love the video! Such awesome fish. I see the Bloody Parrot has everyone under control! LOL. Wow, beautiful Angels!
Ken

lorabell

I love your JD's!!!!!! And that angel...WOW!!!!!!!!

jr177

very nice setup...that is a huge jd