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[Ghostly]

 

[JLAquatics]

Here's an update on my first aquascape, I am very proud of the Water Wisteria and S Repens carpet! The S Repens is even growing full in just sand with no CO2 injection. The first image is from a few weeks back. Currently waiting to order some crypts and pogostemen stellatus octopus to fill in that left side.

 

[Basil]

Here is my 55g for growing out my molly fry. Everyone loves the sunshine!

I love the wood! I tend to use arched pieces also.

 

[MacZ]

Welcome to the dry season...

 

[SnookusFish]

Rescaped my 20g yesterday, not completely finished yet still need some red plants but thats the general feel. Getting crypt flamingo and echinidorus reni. Can't wait for it to fill in too

 

[Basil]

Here's an update on my first aquascape, I am very proud of the Water Wisteria and S Repens carpet! The S Repens is even growing full in just sand with no CO2 injection. The first image is from a few weeks back. Currently waiting to order some crypts and pogostemen stellatus octopus to fill in that left side.
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That’s amazing! Do you have a build thread for this tank? I want to do something similar to this for my 40 breeder to 75 g upgrade but have no idea how to get that layered look!

 

[jake37]

What kind of light are you using? The repens is the difficult plant in this tank - in my 29 (with fluval 3.0) it struggles but in the 40B which has a stronger light it flourishes.

Here's an update on my first aquascape, I am very proud of the Water Wisteria and S Repens carpet! The S Repens is even growing full in just sand with no CO2 injection. The first image is from a few weeks back. Currently waiting to order some crypts and pogostemen stellatus octopus to fill in that left side.
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[JLAquatics]

It is just a Nicrew classic LED plus with a timer from Amazon. I constantly see new growth and I position the light towards the front of the tank so it directly shines down on the S Repens. Hope this helps

That’s amazing! Do you have a build thread for this tank? I want to do something similar to this for my 40 breeder to 75 g upgrade but have no idea how to get that layered look!

I currently do not have a thread for this tank as I am still new to the Fishlore forum. However, I will gladly share the details of this tank right here if you like. To give a good view of the hardscape of the tank, this image is when I first set up the tank (Betta is in different tank now).

I used some Spiderwood and Ohko stone from Amazon. I made two sections of wood and stone, placing the stone behind the wood as if the wood is growing out of the stone. I built up with both sides, making sure not to completely cover the stone. I then added a "crossing" area within the scape to add interest, but made sure it was not in the dead center of the tank, as that would not look natural. I then proceeded to add different "easy" plants. I first added some java fern and anubias within the wood to add some greenery to this "harsh" area of the scape. I then added S Repens to the front. I also had some swords in the back, but they were not doing as well so I switched them out for more bushy stem plants. Wisteria and Pogostemen Stellatus Octopus fits this purpose perfectly (especially if breeding shrimp or livebearers). If you would like more details about this tank, I would be more than happy to share.

 

[jake37]

One critical information - how tall is this tank (height has a big impact on light at the bottom )

It is just a Nicrew classic LED plus with a timer from Amazon. I constantly see new growth and I position the light towards the front of the tank so it directly shines down on the S Repens. Hope this helps

I currently do not have a thread for this tank as I am still new to the Fishlore forum. However, I will gladly share the details of this tank right here if you like. To give a good view of the hardscape of the tank, this image is when I first set up the tank (Betta is in different tank now).

I used some Spiderwood and Ohko stone from Amazon. I made two sections of wood and stone, placing the stone behind the wood as if the wood is growing out of the stone. I built up with both sides, making sure not to completely cover the stone. I then added a "crossing" area within the scape to add interest, but made sure it was not in the dead center of the tank, as that would not look natural. I then proceeded to add different "easy" plants. I first added some java fern and anubias within the wood to add some greenery to this "harsh" area of the scape. I then added S Repens to the front. I also had some swords in the back, but they were not doing as well so I switched them out for more bushy stem plants. Wisteria and Pogostemen Stellatus Octopus fits this purpose perfectly (especially if breeding shrimp or livebearers). If you would like more details about this tank, I would be more than happy to share.

 

[JLAquatics]

One critical information - how tall is this tank (height has a big impact on light at the bottom )

The light is about 17 inches up from the S Repens carpet and the tank itself is 18 inches high
It is a surprisingly good light for the price.

 

[Basil]

It is just a Nicrew classic LED plus with a timer from Amazon. I constantly see new growth and I position the light towards the front of the tank so it directly shines down on the S Repens. Hope this helps

I currently do not have a thread for this tank as I am still new to the Fishlore forum. However, I will gladly share the details of this tank right here if you like. To give a good view of the hardscape of the tank, this image is when I first set up the tank (Betta is in different tank now).

I used some Spiderwood and Ohko stone from Amazon. I made two sections of wood and stone, placing the stone behind the wood as if the wood is growing out of the stone. I built up with both sides, making sure not to completely cover the stone. I then added a "crossing" area within the scape to add interest, but made sure it was not in the dead center of the tank, as that would not look natural. I then proceeded to add different "easy" plants. I first added some java fern and anubias within the wood to add some greenery to this "harsh" area of the scape. I then added S Repens to the front. I also had some swords in the back, but they were not doing as well so I switched them out for more bushy stem plants. Wisteria and Pogostemen Stellatus Octopus fits this purpose perfectly (especially if breeding shrimp or livebearers). If you would like more details about this tank, I would be more than happy to share.

Thank you! That was very helpful and kind of how I thought it was done. I’m also reading a couple of aqua scaping books for inspiration and instruction.

 

[Raan]

This is my first attempt at a Walstad setup. That's about 7 gallons of standing water in a traditional Chinese porcelain bowl. The small-ish bottom holds enough gravel to anchor 4 lucky bamboo plants and there are two anubia barberi anchored to a miniature milk crate in the middle of the bowl. Total livestock: 5 glo-fish danio. FWIW, the last WC was two weeks ago and all parameters were stable. Tank completed cycling about one month ago.

 

[MacZ]

This morning, 8:30. Lights still off, but blinds open. Love it.

 

[Fishkeeper25]

my 55 gallon

 

[Ghostly]

here is my new 5 gallon betta tank (I know its a bit dirty i cleaned it though)

 

[Nessaf]

Two months later with fertilizer, Flourish Excel and tending plants. I actually don’t mind some hair algae, but the tank is doing much better.

 

[FishDuster]

My new 10-gallon tank today. It's almost 3 weeks old and it's getting a makeover soon! I'm adding new plants this week and finally getting rid of that one fake plant.

 

[Hannahc123]

10 gallon planted all natural betta tank with corydora catfish, Amano shrimp, and snails. And my 29 gal planted betta sorority tank with corydoras, pleco, and snails!

 

[StarGirl]

I super like the castle in the second pic! Good job with your scapes!

 

[Fishnturtleguy933]

Turns out my 35g is actually a 50g. The thrift shop i got it at miss labeled it. Took some math and help from people on here but it's definitely 50g. Anyway, just got a nice showpiece of spiderwood from my lfs to give this tank some hight. Going to get an angel or two with a bn pleco and some black emperor or black phantom tetra. Maybe some other bottom feeders to go with the pleco. Anyway here's the tank currently.

 

[veggieshark]

Not really a planted tank but driftwood is a essential ingredient to a way more natural aquarium.

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I like this one a lot. Simple, yet surreal looking. Creative.

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Wulf

Nice. The second one especially.

 

[smalli]

Show off your tank

HI all

I'm sure there is a place for this, however I couldn't find it. I would love to see pictures of all of your tanks, looking for ideas to remodel mine and include more real plants! Please share yours below to give me ideas . Here's mine, small and basic but does the job! I am also waiting for auction pads to sort the air stone tubing it won't be left like that!

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I just finished a renovation the first one is before the second one is after

 

[jake37]

I personally would never live in a castle. I'm better off on the street.

I super like the castle in the second pic! Good job with your scapes!

 

[Fishkeeper25]

here is my tank after 40 days

 

[Fishkeeper25]

plan on getting more plants but I have been propagating my wisteria, the cuttings are all growing.
and my oriental sword is developing those beautiful burgandy leaves that the oriental swords get,

 

[JLAquatics]

plan on getting more plants but I have been propagating my wisteria, the cuttings are all growing.
and my oriental sword is developing those beautiful burgandy leaves that the oriental swords get,

You made the right call with those water wisteria plants. I really love them and they are the second fastest growing plant for me. Once they start growing large they get very interesting leaf patterns. I just propagated my mature specimens today in my 29 gallon. They are in the left and right corners of my tank.

 

[RedTailedSharkLover]

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Set up a new 5.5 gallon for a betta last night. Going to get a better light and frost the glass, as well as probably some dwarf baby tears.

Beautiful. I love how you made a little pavement for The little one. BEAUTIFUL

plan on getting more plants but I have been propagating my wisteria, the cuttings are all growing.
and my oriental sword is developing those beautiful burgandy leaves that the oriental swords get,

What light do you use for your 55 gallon?

 

[Fishkeeper25]

idk whatever light came with the tank

 

[Spinydogfish]

My 10 gallon betta tank! I rescaped this very recently (this picture was the day after) and I'm excited for the java fern and moss to grow in more.

 

[FisHobbyist]

310 gallon planted discus tank, rummies, cardinals and various corys and plecos

 

[Marioguerra94]

10 gallon I have at my work. I know I don't like the blue light either. But it was a cheap hood.

 

[Hehehehaw]

Hardscape only so far

 

[Fishkeeper25]

love your ohko stone

 

[FreshwaterCole]

Here's a couple of our tanks running in 2020...
Top is a 40gb, middle are 10g's, bottom is 55g.

 

[Marioguerra94]

Here's a couple of our tanks running in 2020...
Top is a 40gb, middle are 10g's, bottom is 55g.

I have a similar idea but with 29s and 5.5s

 

[DerekO24]

Show off your tank

HI all

I'm sure there is a place for this, however I couldn't find it. I would love to see pictures of all of your tanks, looking for ideas to remodel mine and include more real plants! Please share yours below to give me ideas . Here's mine, small and basic but does the job! I am also waiting for auction pads to sort the air stone tubing it won't be left like that!

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[jake37]

Is that a 20 high with 2 angels? Long term are you going to rehome the angels ?

 

[DerekO24]

Yeah 20 H with an adult breeding pair.

 

[kallililly1973]

Here are a couple of our tanks. 55,29,20,10

 

[DerekO24]

Makes me want to trim mine less those look real cool with the jungly look

 

[Marioguerra94]

Here are a couple of our tanks. 55,29,20,10

I dig the cinderblock stands. I don't think my floors would handle it. Being in a manufactured home.

 

[Broggy]

Here are a couple of our tanks. 55,29,20,10

I like those cinderblock stands, especially the 10g, it looks cool

 

[Sez]

This is my 29g ,residents are 12 cardinals,6 otos,3 assassins and 4 red cherry shrimp ,2 are pregnant

 

[veggieshark]

This is my 29g ,residents are 12 cardinals,6 otos,3 assassins and 4 red cherry shrimp ,2 are pregnant

Very nice. I don't usually like artificial ornaments but the fisherman is a really nice touch here. What is the moss stuff on the rocks (the blobs)? Looks like naturally growing algae serving you well, or are they morimo moss balls strategically placed on lava rock?

 

[BigManAquatics]

Our 29g platy tank, after i rearranged yesterday

 

[Frisbee]

 

[DerekO24]

Lilly blowing up

 

[SWTBobcat]

This is my 29g ,residents are 12 cardinals,6 otos,3 assassins and 4 red cherry shrimp ,2 are pregnant

Love the look of the riverbed in your tank!

 

[Imcrayfishareawesome]

5-gallon gift tank with a $50 budget, transformed from a bare tank cloudy full of some kind of fungus.

 

[SWTBobcat]

40B community tank nicknamed Guardian of the Guppies: