tank pic

[PumaWard]

I know it's kind of crapy, but from what you guys can see of it, what do you think? Suggestions? I am planning on adding a lot more plants when the lfs can start getting them again.

Thanks for any advice :)

[kveeti]

The bottom part looks fine, just seems the top 1/4 seems too empty (well, apart from the fishies!). You need taller plants in the back corners or something (maybe even floating water sprite, kept in place somehow). Otherwise, it looks very nice.

[ussmickey]

im not one to say much, but i agree you need some taller plants. do you know how long it will be until the lfs gets them? i like your set up though..looks very nice.

[Pink Pat]

1). Deeper substrate.

2). Glass cleaner.

3). Close blinds/eliminate glare.

HTH

PP

[125gJoe]

I agree on closing the blinds before taking pictures. Glare is a common enemy of pics. Always wear clothes too due to other unneeded reflections. That happened to someone here in the past and I'm not sure he came back.. LOL

My opinion is the substrate looks good, but I'm not real sure with the angle of the pic. My opinion is, substrate should not be level, but sloped towards the back of the tank to give depth and more substrate for the plants that need it the most - the taller plants in the back. No one needs to see a lot of layering of gravel right out in front against the glass. If you want to see layering of substrate visit the Grand Canyon.. LOL :D

More pics.. :)

[stoopid]

Along with what was suggested, the top 1/4 is most definitely "empty", and I was thinking how nice diffused light looks in larger tanks... if you don't mind plastic/fake plants, get something that will float at the top and cast shadows through the tank... it looks good and makes the fish more comfortable to swim all the way to the top.

[OrionGirl]

One thing that I've found is nice in some tanks--if you have the space above the water line--is floating wood. I have a few pieces that loosely float in my tank. They are loosely anchored by some wood that sits on the bottom, and the fish really enjoy the shadowed area underneath. For some fish, this is almost a requirement, since their natural tendency is to lurk under a bank overhang or woody debris right at the surface.

Not sure how long your plants have been in, but I think many of them will fill in as they mature a bit longer.

Looks nice though! Had any problems with the gouramies and betta?

[PumaWard]

Thanks, and I agree it needs more taller plants, I'm thinking along the lines of an amazon sword to go between the two pieces of driftwood, what do you guys think about them?

I haven't had anything for problems between my gourami and the two male Bettas. They are very well behaved... for the moment anyway :D

[stik6shift98]

nie tank:D

[yashinfan]

A nice Amazon Sword would do the trick, they are gorgeous and will absolutely thrive in your setup!

[stik6shift98]

Originally posted by yashinfan
A nice Amazon Sword would do the trick, they are gorgeous and will absolutely thrive in your setup!

i have never had luck with plants excpet for that one and anachris they lated 6 months...lol