Who Decorates Better?

Big Boy



Dawn Michele

 

My vote is for Big Boy

LOL did he take the intake off the filter??

 

The above one looks nice. A little randomness looks a little bit more natural, imo

 

My vote is for Big Boy

LOL did he take the intake off the filter??

Yes he did!!! He does it almost everyday!!! LOL!!!!

 

The above one looks nice. A little randomness looks a little bit more natural, imo

Big Boy does good work!!!!

 

honestly, I like big boy's aquascaping better!!!! lol. no offense to you, it just looks more natural!

 

honestly, I like big boy's aquascaping better!!!! lol. no offense to you, it just looks more natural!

I put everything back after his water change to see what he comes up with next. Its fun for him & me!!!

 

My Votes for Dawn.That Formation with the rocks in different sizes and colors just makes it. The Clincher is the plants. Again, that formation along with the rock outline barrier in the front just says, "who me? Nahhhh'

Big Boy's setup is quite nice too. Very natural, but I like order and Dawn just nails it.

Sry Big Boy. Don't hate me please

 

My Votes for Dawn.That Formation with the rocks in different sizes and colors just makes it. The Clincher is the plants. Again, that formation along with the rock outline barrier in the front just says, "who me? Nahhhh'

Big Boy's setup is quite nice too. Very natural, but I like order and Dawn just nails it.

Sry Big Boy. Don't hate me please

Thank you so much Neb!!! I like order also!!! It should be more natural looking in the tank!!! I told Big Boy and he gave you the fin!!! OMG!!! LOL!!!

 

Hmm.. let me see here.

Big Boy’s aquascape has the appeal of feeling a little more natural and less, “someone put it like this.” I believe if he had used more rocks and plants throughout the design it would have been better. 6/10 score

Dawn’s aquascape has the appeal of order with a hint of “wild.” The rocks look as though they are the wall/barrier that keeps the plants from completely over growing the place. Like a forest is just on the other side. 7/10 score

Thus Dawn makes the win, but barely. I believe if Big Boy made a few minor adjustments and used more resources he would’ve swam away with the win.

 

Hmm.. let me see here.

Big Boy’s aquascape has the appeal of feeling a little more natural and less, “someone put it like this.” I believe if he had used more rocks and plants throughout the design it would have been better. 6/10 score

Dawn’s aquascape has the appeal of order with a hint of “wild.” The rocks look as though they are the wall/barrier that keeps the plants from completely over growing the place. Like a forest is just on the other side. 7/10 score

Thus Dawn makes the win, but barely. I believe if Big Boy made a few minor adjustments and used more resources he would’ve swam away with the win.

Thank you so much!!! We will work on our decorating skills for next time!!! LOL!!!

 

Thank you so much!!! We will work on our decorating skills for next time!!! LOL!!!

No problem! I am happy to help judge fish vs people aquascapes! I believe that fish should be invited to aqauscaping competitions as fish are decorators too. Just like your Big Boy here.

 

No problem! I am happy to help judge fish vs people aquascapes! I believe that fish should be invited to aqauscaping competitions as fish are decorators too. Just like your Big Boy here.

I agree!!!

 

Big Boys latest creations

 

This is what he pulled off one of his plants!!!

 

I would say Big Boy enjoys the state of entropy more then the organized aquascaping. It's a good thing you don't have live plants.

 

That's egregious.
Have you considered corporal punishment for such outrageous behavior?
Spankings sometimes work.
LOL layful:

 

I think he’s trying to tell you he’s the next Picasso, such abstract art!

 

he's just too dang big!!! lol. I saw a pair of oscars digging a hole like that at my lfs too. big boy has such gorgeous colours!

 

I would say Big Boy enjoys the state of entropy more then the organized aquascaping. It's a good thing you don't have live plants.

He definitely doesn't like organization!!! LOL!!! You can't have live plant's with these guys!!!! They are ALWAYS moving house!!! Big Boy keeps it fun & interesting!!!

 

That's egregious.
Have you considered corporal punishment for such outrageous behavior?
Spankings sometimes work.
LOL layful:

Hey Hornet!!! Hope all is well!!! I thought about thumping him on his head!!! LOL!!! Just kidding!!! I don't know if he likes to be spanked??? OMG!!! HEHEHE!!! He is a lot of fun!!!

 

I think he’s trying to tell you he’s the next Picasso, such abstract art!

I would LOVE for him to be the next Picasso!!! How cool would that be!!!

 

he's just too dang big!!! lol. I saw a pair of oscars digging a hole like that at my lfs too. big boy has such gorgeous colours!

HI Midna!!! He is large and in charge!!! LOL!!! Big Boy has beautiful colors!!!

 

He definitely doesn't like organization!!! LOL!!! You can't have live plant's with these guys!!!! They are ALWAYS moving house!!! Big Boy keeps it fun & interesting!!!

I like my live plants, next week I get a couple of shipments in with more driftwood, live plants, and the rest of my fish to finish up the 150 hopefully.

 

I like my live plants, next week I get a couple of shipments in with more driftwood, live plants, and the rest of my fish to finish up the 150 hopefully.

I hope it all works out for you!!!!

 

It will, I have about 5 pieces of wood coming in. Between a drill and stainless screws I can make something interesting. I'm trying to work vertical somewhat along the back wall, since the tank is 24" deep. The 24" width also gives options to for pieces to stick out in the center but still leave plenty of free space.

 

It will, I have about 5 pieces of wood coming in. Between a drill and stainless screws I can make something interesting. I'm trying to work vertical somewhat along the back wall, since the tank is 24" deep. The 24" width also gives options to for pieces to stick out in the center but still leave plenty of free space.

Looking forward to what you come up with!!!

 

Big Boys latest creations

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Now there’s a pond and a bench for people to sit on in the aquarium

 

Now there’s a pond and a bench for people to sit on in the aquarium

How cute that would be to have in the tank. Little bench with little people!!! LOL!!! Big Boy would rearrange that in a heartbeat!!! LOL!!!

 

Looking forward to what you come up with!!!

Funny thing is I have no idea until it all gets here. It's kinda like a Secret Santa gift you figure it out when it's unwrapped. I aquascape randomly, place things here and there look at it and decide if I want to stick my arm back in the tank again. The beauty about this hobby is, it's ever changing. You can rearrange the tank when you want to.

 

Funny thing is I have no idea until it all gets here. It's kinda like a Secret Santa gift you figure it out when it's unwrapped. I aquascape randomly, place things here and there look at it and decide if I want to stick my arm back in the tank again. The beauty about this hobby is, it's ever changing. You can rearrange the tank when you want to.

It's nice when the fish do the decorating for you!!! LOL!!!

 

Big boys pretty good at scaping, especially for a fish!

 

Big boys pretty good at scaping, especially for a fish!

He really is!!! I LOVE to see what he comes up with!!! It's so much fun!!!

 

He gets a lot of practice.

 

I would love to have an Oscar some day...

 

He gets a lot of practice.

Practice makes perfect!!! HEHEHE!!!!

 

Practice makes perfect!!! HEHEHE!!!!

And you keep a wet arm. That 150 I have to use a ladder and I'm still up to my armpit to reach the substrate along the back glass. The top rI'm is at 5' from the floor, I'm glad I didn't do a wood canopy with it.

 

And you keep a wet arm. That 150 I have to use a ladder and I'm still up to my armpit to reach the substrate along the back glass. The top rI'm is at 5' from the floor, I'm glad I didn't do a wood canopy with it.

Not as much as I use to. LOL!!! I let him do what he wants to the tank now. It is a good thing you didn't do a canopy.

 

The good thing about being a diver and doing some diving for a living if the tanks get too big, I'll just put my gear on and jump in to clean it.

 

The good thing about being a diver and doing some diving for a living if the tanks get too big, I'll just put my gear on and jump in to clean it.

What a good idea!!! I would LOVE to jump in Big Boys tank and go swimming with him!!! LOL!!!

 

I would love to have an Oscar some day...

You would LOVE having one!!! They are sooooo much fun!!!!