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[YellowGuppy]

40B community tank nicknamed Guardian of the Guppies:

Wicked tank! Also, if you were to stock it with galaxy rasboras, it could have an even cooler title...

 

[Fishnturtleguy933]

That is beautiful.

 

[Sez]

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?

Haha yes the blobs are marimo moss balls on a driftwood tree and a couple on lava rock(1 has fallen off but it wilk be put back tomorrow),there's java moss in there somewhere also.some moss i propagated from the garden obviously checking it was safe first, these pictures will give u a better idea hopefully

 

[veggieshark]

Haha yes the blobs are marimo moss balls on a driftwood tree and a couple on lava rock(1 has fallen off but it wilk be put back tomorrow),there's java moss in there somewhere also.some moss i propagated from the garden obviously checking it was safe first, these pictures will give u a better idea hopefully

Thanks for the detail. Maybe I can find a use for those heavy plastic dinosaur toys after all. A jungle, desert and a volcano possibly. Ah, who am I kidding, I am happy if I keep up with water changes.

Again, creative design and nicely executed.

 

[DerekO24]

Haha yes the blobs are marimo moss balls on a driftwood tree and a couple on lava rock(1 has fallen off but it wilk be put back tomorrow),there's java moss in there somewhere also.some moss i propagated from the garden obviously checking it was safe first, these pictures will give u a better idea hopefully

Wow!

 

[Mandy627]

 

[veggieshark]

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Nice planted tank. Is it really on such an uneven surface or is it the picture? If uneven, what size tank is this? (Just looking for evidence that I may be worrying too much about the levelness of my own tanks.)

 

[Sez]

Thanks for the detail. Maybe I can find a use for those heavy plastic dinosaur toys after all. A jungle, desert and a volcano possibly. Ah, who am I kidding, I am happy if I keep up with water changes.

Again, creative design and nicely executed.

Thanks lol

Thanks for the detail. Maybe I can find a use for those heavy plastic dinosaur toys after all. A jungle, desert and a volcano possibly. Ah, who am I kidding, I am happy if I keep up with water changes.

Again, creative design and nicely executed.

Thanks lol

 

[StarGirl]

The 55g Val Kingdom.

 

[bumblinBee]

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The 55g Val Kingdom.

Vals really will take over a tank if given the chance! And it looks gorgeous here, well done. Easy way to fill a tank up with green, but yours is clearly well maintained, I absolutely love it!

 

[SWTBobcat]

Wicked tank! Also, if you were to stock it with galaxy rasboras, it could have an even cooler title...

Thanks! Lol, just glad someone gets the reference.

 

[Passionfish]

Here's my 10 gallon endler tank!

It has a lot of growing in to do, but for now this is it.
It has Dark red ludwigia repens, dwarf red parrot's feather, water wisteria, amazon sword, salvinia minima, staurogyne repens(I think?), anubias nana, and 2 unidentified plants(I got them so long ago I don't know what they are anymore).
It's stocked with 14 endlers, 1 kuhli loach(I'm moving him to a different tank very soon with some buddies), about 8 ramshorns, and 4 RCS. RIP nerite.

 

[JLAquatics]

Latest update on my 29 high first (low tech) aquascape which I posted in the Aquarium of the Month photo contest. I just put my first crypts in the tank (took pictures of the new additions) to fill in the edges so we will see how they will do. Also, one of my Rasboras wanted to say hello.

 

[DerekO24]

I love the look of sand/light colored substrate. Is it hard to keep it free of detritus and turning all brown and gnarly ? I’ve only ever had fluval stratum/black sand in my 2 tanks. And it obviously covers up silt and off colored debris and what not

 

[JLAquatics]

I love the look of sand/light colored substrate. Is it hard to keep it free of detritus and turning all brown and gnarly ? I’ve only ever had fluval stratum/black sand in my 2 tanks. And it obviously covers up silt and off colored debris and what not

It can be a challenge if you have a lot of tight areas, such as caves, crevices and ground carpets. I just take out the excess mulm with a net in visible areas and leave some for my shrimp as detritus can harbor microorganisms for the shrimp to graze on. I don't gravel vac because it would disturb my S Repens carpet. I also have Eco-Complete in the back of this tank for my deep rooted plants.

 

[DerekO24]

In the front it Looks like s.repens Growing in straight sand you just put root tabs in for
Those ? Or they do well
Enough with the sand and whatever nutrients from tank/fish ?

 

[JLAquatics]

In the front it Looks like s.repens Growing in straight sand you just put root tabs in for
Those ? Or they do well
Enough with the sand and whatever nutrients from tank/fish ?

I placed a root tab in here and there, but I believe the Easy Green column ferts has helped this carpet out the most. I am quite astonished by the amount of growth the carpet has had without CO2 or excess nutrients in the substrate.

 

[DerekO24]

Yeah , me too

 

[toeknee]

Quick video update of the 7, 10 and 55 gallon tanks.

 

[Broggy]

wow. these tanks are inspirational. sadly my tanks aren't presentable lol, auascaping is not in my blood.

 

[jake37]

A bit above I think i posted my messy 40B - this is my even messier 120; sadly I think i can only produce messy tanks:

 

[Fishkeeper25]

I like the messy look, looks more natural

 

[Passionfish]

A bit above I think i posted my messy 40B - this is my even messier 120; sadly I think i can only produce messy tanks:

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I see a tiger lily! How is it not killing your plants around it?

 

[jake37]

How would it kill my plants around it ? There are actually 8 of them - i did not plant 8 but now i have at least 8 - they are everywhere. They are an invasive species. They are invading. Soon there will be war between the vals swords and invading lillies.

I see a tiger lily! How is it not killing your plants around it?

 

[Passionfish]

How would it kill my plants around it ? There are actually 8 of them - i did not plant 8 but now i have at least 8 - they are everywhere. They are an invasive species. They are invading. Soon there will be war between the vals swords and invading lillies.

Tiger lilies are know to give off a toxin that melts all plants in a 2-3 inch radius around them. Either your plants are really tough, or those lilies release very weak toxins. Or those aren't Tiger lillies. Idk.

 

[toeknee]

Tiger lilies are know to give off a toxin that melts all plants in a 2-3 inch radius around them. Either your plants are really tough, or those lilies release very weak toxins. Or those aren't Tiger lillies. Idk.

I have Tiger Lotus in my 55 and have had it in many other tanks with no issues.

 

[The29G]

Here is my 29 gallon. I like the corny plastic decorations but I also like live plants so I use both.

 

[JLAquatics]

Vals really will take over a tank if given the chance! And it looks gorgeous here, well done. Easy way to fill a tank up with green, but yours is clearly well maintained, I absolutely love it!

I know this might seem really random to go in this thread, but I really like your profile pic. Did you make it in a painting application?

 

[bumblinBee]

I know this might seem really random to go in this thread, but I really like your profile pic. Did you make it in a painting application?

Aww, thank you so much! Yes, I made it using Medibang Paint Pro

 

[DerekO24]

I have Tiger Lotus in my 55 and have had it in many other tanks with no issues.

Never heard of this , hope it isn’t true have a big one blowing up in my tank right now

 

[JLAquatics]

Aww, thank you so much! Yes, I made it using Medibang Paint Pro

Nice! I may have to try to make something similar sometime, but my fish model would probably just look like a stub with a tail. You should try to sell something like this! Me and my Rasbora would definitely be interested!

 

[bumblinBee]

Nice! I may have to try to make something similar sometime, but my fish model would probably just look like a stub with a tail. You should try to sell something like this! Me and my Rasbora would definitely be interested!

You should definitely give it a go! I actually do sell stickers, if you'd like to check them out I could send you a link

 

[JLAquatics]

You should definitely give it a go! I actually do sell stickers, if you'd like to check them out I could send you a link

Sure, I would be interested to look around to see what you have. However, if you are able to to personalized images of some sort, (for a donation of course ), that would be amazing! I have also noticed some fellow members here have profile pics of fish very similar to the style of your's. Did you make all of these? If so, you are very talented!

 

[BabsandLoon]

The 60 gallon since the move complete with new stand.
And an added picture of the betta tank that is now betta-less. I finally got a new heater for it and an air control valve for the air pump. So now it is nice and ready for the new betta when we find each other.

 

[jake37]

They are dwarf lilies (Nymphaea stellata) not tiger lilies.....

Tiger lilies are know to give off a toxin that melts all plants in a 2-3 inch radius around them. Either your plants are really tough, or those lilies release very weak toxins. Or those aren't Tiger lillies. Idk.

 

[bumblinBee]

Sure, I would be interested to look around to see what you have. However, if you are able to to personalized images of some sort, (for a donation of course ), that would be amazing! I have also noticed some fellow members here have profile pics of fish very similar to the style of your's. Did you make all of these? If so, you are very talented!

It's very possible you've seen a few of my drawings popping up here and there, I have a thread open where I've been offering to do drawings of peoples fish for them. They're not my best work I'm afraid, but I do offer it for free haha. I do accept commissions if you'd like a specific design done up for something though, so just give me a pm if you're interested. Stickers I've done so far can be found at pnwbettas.com or at the etsy store of the same name.

 

[jake37]

Btw i noticed you noticed the lily but isn't the gold ram a lot more interesting than the lily ?

I see a tiger lily! How is it not killing your plants around it?

 

[JLAquatics]

It's very possible you've seen a few of my drawings popping up here and there, I have a thread open where I've been offering to do drawings of peoples fish for them. They're not my best work I'm afraid, but I do offer it for free haha. I do accept commissions if you'd like a specific design done up for something though, so just give me a pm if you're interested. Stickers I've done so far can be found at pnwbettas.com or at the etsy store of the same name.

Really? That is amazing. I didn't know you made a thread for making these designs. I will also check out your stickers as well! I used similar machines to make stickers at school and really miss making them.

 

[DerekO24]

Just posting the progression of this massive red tiger Lotus

 

[veggieshark]

A bit above I think i posted my messy 40B - this is my even messier 120; sadly I think i can only produce messy tanks:

You are too humble. This looks great and natural. The school of cardinals looks nice; just where they should be.

 

[Passionfish]

Btw i noticed you noticed the lily but isn't the gold ram a lot more interesting than the lily ?

Is he the one hiding in the plants?

 

[JLAquatics]

It's very possible you've seen a few of my drawings popping up here and there, I have a thread open where I've been offering to do drawings of peoples fish for them. They're not my best work I'm afraid, but I do offer it for free haha. I do accept commissions if you'd like a specific design done up for something though, so just give me a pm if you're interested. Stickers I've done so far can be found at pnwbettas.com or at the etsy store of the same name.

Just Sent a pm

 

[DerekO24]

Just posting the progression of this massive red tiger Lotus

nursery tank , with one last juvenile from last batch.

 

[John58ford]

20l

10

29

29

 

[Fishnturtleguy933]

20l
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Holy moly those are beautiful!

 

[Mandy627]

nothing, and I mean NOTHING messes up an aquascape more than a baby/breeder box.

 

[Valpal908]

20 g pic has all my residents showing first time I’m able to get them all together

 

[Zeeth29]

20l
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I Love these! Especially that fourth one. The crypts growing out of the background is a really cool design.

 

[Fishkeeper25]

here is mine on day 56

 

[JLAquatics]

Greetings, everyone. I just made an article here on Fishlore of how I created my 29 gallon aquascape that you can see throughout this thread along with tips I used to create this. As an aquascaping newbie myself, I have heard from other people that they just can't make an aquascape. For those of you who don't think you can make an aquascape, think again. It is really simple if you follow a few easy steps. Here is that tank I am talking about (my only tank at this point, about to change haha) as of today along with a nice shot of my Staurogyne Repens. I hope my tips help others with their tank plans. Happy scaping, everyone.