Aquascape Progression show off!

[JLAquatics]

Sure, we have a show off your tank thread for current snapshots of your aquariums, but wouldn't it be cool to see how much an aquarium has changed over time? The instructions in this thread are simple. Take 2 or more saved photos of your entire tank separated over time and then post it on this thread. I would love to see how other tanks have developed over time, so all participation is appreciated.
(Saltwater Tanks are also welcome on this thread as well!)

I have provided my example here. This is my 10 gallon aquascape developed over almost two months. Trimmings are done in between some of the images, especially with the (Pogostemon Octopus, Ludwigia, and Limnophilla)
(From April 27th)



(From June 20th)

 

[Basil]

I actually have decent pictures of my 10 g low tech betta tank. First is early oct 2020 when I first set it up and the second is maybe a week or so ago.

 

[JLAquatics]

I actually have decent pictures of my 10 g low tech betta tank. First is early oct 2020 when I first set it up and the second is maybe a week or so ago.
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Looks awesome Basil! I bet your Betta loves it in there now!

 

[Basil]

Looks awesome Basil! I bet your Betta loves it in there now!

He seems pretty happy

 

[LHAquatics]

Mine is still in progress, but is looking better than it was before
From this:

To this:

I am still not satisfied with it though

 

[JLAquatics]

Mine is still in progress, but is looking better than it was before
From this:
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To this:
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I am still not satisfied with it though

Aquascapes take time to grow in, but I definitely agree you are going in the right direction so far.

 

[jehorton]

Here’s my 125 gallon!
And here is my 40 gallon

 

[JLAquatics]

Bump. I don't want this thread to be forgotten so soon, awesome tank progressions everyone who has shared so far.

 

[TClare]

OK here are two of my large (about 150g) tank from February and June (I have intermediate ones but never mind) and my approx 63 g that I rescaped totally in April and a pic from today...

 

[JLAquatics]

OK here are two of my large (about 150g) tank from February and June (I have intermediate ones but never mind) and my approx 63 g that I rescaped totally in April and a pic from today...

Looks great! I love the wood you added to your scapes!

Here’s my 125 gallon!
And here is my 40 gallon

Really like those tanks you have! I am partial to your 40 gallon, looks similar in a way to my own triangle styled aquascape! Great work!

 

[TClare]

Looks great! I love the wood you added to your scapes!

I am lucky as we have a nice clean river bordering our land, I got it all from there...

 

[flopperfrog]

not sure how much it improved but here:

feb 1




may 7



today

 

[JLAquatics]

not sure how much it improved but here

A substantial improvement that's what! Great work, friend!

 

[Pfrozen]

2 months of progress on my planted 10g low tech with easy green

 

[JLAquatics]

2 months of progress on my planted 10g low tech with easy green

Great to hear from you, Pfrozen! Liking the progress pics and I really like the Hygrophila in your scape. Keep it up!

 

[Pfrozen]

Great to hear from you, Pfrozen! Liking the progress pics and I really like the Hygrophila in your scape. Keep it up!

Thanks! And you too buddy, I haven't been around much due to my job still lurking though!

 

[JLAquatics]

Thanks! And you too buddy, I haven't been around much due to my job still lurking though!

Completely understandable! Just let me know when you are ready to do that project together.

 

[Netti]

Here is my first and main tank. It's been quite the journey!

Here is my shrimp tank. I know it's messy but I just got two berried females so I don't want to trim anything so the babies have plenty of surface area and hiding places. I did have to red-carpet as all that first hairgrass melted and rotted probably because I didn't have enough light or CO2.

It's also a good time-lapse of how java moss transitions from melting to thriving, and how rotala goes from immersed to submerged and changes color as it grows closer to the light. The carpet hasn't taken yet though x)

 

[flopperfrog]

2 months of progress on my planted 10g low tech with easy green

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wow!

 

[JLAquatics]

Here is my first and main tank. It's been quite the journey!

Here is my shrimp tank. I know it's messy but I just got two berried females so I don't want to trim anything so the babies have plenty of surface area and hiding places. I did have to red-carpet as all that first hairgrass melted and rotted probably because I didn't have enough light or CO2.

It's also a good time-lapse of how java moss transitions from melting to thriving, and how rotala goes from immersed to submerged and changes color as it grows closer to the light. The carpet hasn't taken yet though x)

An apparent journey indeed, and a fantastic one at that! Great work with your scapes, friend!


I will also share my other aquascape to continue this thread as well. This is my 29 gallon aquarium housing Tetras, Rasboras, and a plethora of shrimp and snails, which will become a chaotic jungle aquascape soon enough!
Tank started in October of last year and latest pic is from today! Wisteria dominated the scape until I revamped it to add a little more texture. Still waiting for the revamped scape to grow in as well.







(The most organized this scape ever was, I converted it to a chaotic jungle after this point)




(Did a massive trim between these two images, hoping the stem plants will grow in bushy and cover the sides of the tank once more)

 

[ilovepizza]

here is my current 20 gallon long

if anyone has any suggestions with the plant placement (i had the hydrophilia meeting in the middle to make an arch but one side keeps floating away ) that would be cool.

rn i have one betta, three cherry shrimp, five ember tetras, and a golden CAE (the pet store lady told me he was a siamese so i might have to rehome him when he gets big )

also, i was just wondering if five tetras is okay or if i’m supposed to keep a larger number?

 

[Bearcore]

Sure, we have a show off your tank thread for current snapshots of your aquariums, but wouldn't it be cool to see how much an aquarium has changed over time? The instructions in this thread are simple. Take 2 or more saved photos of your entire tank separated over time and then post it on this thread. I would love to see how other tanks have developed over time, so all participation is appreciated.

Love the diversity. Time to mow the lawn lol

An apparent journey indeed, and a fantastic one at that! Great work with your scapes, friend!


I will also share my other aquascape to continue this thread as well. This is my 29 gallon aquarium housing Tetras, Rasboras, and a plethora of shrimp and snails, which will become a chaotic jungle aquascape soon enough!
Tank started in October of last year and latest pic is from today! Wisteria dominated the scape until I revamped it to add a little more texture. Still waiting for the revamped scape to grow in as well.
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(The most organized this scape ever was, I converted it to a chaotic jungle after this point)

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(Did a massive trim between these two images, hoping the stem plants will grow in bushy and cover the sides of the tank once more)

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Beautiful natural look The trim up helped greatly.

Here’s my 125 gallon!
And here is my 40 gallon
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Your carpet is gorgeous. Really dig the layout.

Here is my first and main tank. It's been quite the journey!
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Here is my shrimp tank. I know it's messy but I just got two berried females so I don't want to trim anything so the babies have plenty of surface area and hiding places. I did have to red-carpet as all that first hairgrass melted and rotted probably because I didn't have enough light or CO2.

It's also a good time-lapse of how java moss transitions from melting to thriving, and how rotala goes from immersed to submerged and changes color as it grows closer to the light. The carpet hasn't taken yet though x)

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Write a successful journey right there.