Aquascape and Angelfish

[FindingBlemo]

Here's my tank! First is before, second is after. The rest is just random pics I've taken. Please comment on before and after, I like to know what you guys think!

I have yet to add the decayed leaf liter as it is still soaking in the garage sink. I'll post the pic with the leaves when I put them in.

Also, what are some small-ish amazon fish that the angelfish won't eat, that fit in my 30 gallon, and that school?

[montanafish gal]

I like it! Looks great!

[FindingBlemo]

I like it! Looks great!

Be honest! :nono:

;)

[theicequeen]

What kind of stone is that in the tank?

[Chrisinator]

That driftwood is insane! I wanna buy one of those! It looks neat. Just make sure there's space for the Angels to swim comftably!

[FindingBlemo]

What kind of stone is that in the tank?

Slate!

[theicequeen]

That doesnt change the PH or anything like limestone does it? I really like the look.

[FindingBlemo]

Not at all, ice queen. It's really cool because it has the darker wash on one side, and a redder, brown wash on the other side so I can mix and match. Cool stuff, It's supposed to be tile floor that I got at Home Depot, but I just broke it into pieces with a hammer.

[FindingBlemo]

That driftwood is insane! I wanna buy one of those! It looks neat. Just make sure there's space for the Angels to swim comftably!

I'm going to go spread it around, it's a little tight, I noticed that before.

It's just some maple I got in the forest across the street from us. Cool stuff, only took me about an hour to find just the right pieces. :)

[theicequeen]

So i can just go to home depot and break some up? I have been wanting to put natural stone in my tank with my angels but I was afraid I would screw something up.
Do I have to soak it before I put it in? Anything else I should know?

Your Tank looks great.

[FindingBlemo]

Thanks, icequeen!

I guess for me, ignorance is bliss (well, until something goes wrong)
But with mine, I was fine! I didn't soak it or anything and there's lots more colors to chosse from like brown, white, and pure black. Make sure to PM me when you get it! :)

[theicequeen]

Oh definately will let u know. (shh) might sneak out and get it tomorrow!!

[Chrisinator]

Just a quick rinse shoud do the job for the slate. A lot of people use slates to hold down driftwood.

[FindingBlemo]

Oh definately will let u know. (shh) might sneak out and get it tomorrow!!

Hahahaha, go ahead, I won't tell! :)

Christiantor is right, all you need is a quick rinse, or maybe a short soak, around 5 minutes.

But watch how you place them! They could fall and break your glass.

[FindingBlemo]

Just a few more pics, to show they have ample swimming room in the back and front :)

[FindingBlemo]

I'm looking at some Silvertip Tetras, or Rummynose to add some color and movement to my tank. Would they school and swim in and out of my driftwood?

[rich311k]

Nice looking setup! Great fish as well.

[FindingBlemo]

Thanks Rich!

[Jaykit]

Looks good.

[FindingBlemo]

UPDATE:

Just put the clean, soaked, waterlogged leaves in the tank.
I am so starting a new trend, highly littered tank! :nilly:
Comments?

[Chrisinator]

What kind of leaves are those?

[FindingBlemo]

Maple.

[Haze240]

So you just went and put a bunch of rotting leaves in your tank? you dont think that will affect water chemistry at all?

[Rbishop]

Nice.

[FindingBlemo]

The leaves will actually lower the pH, and provide me with a nice substrate for the Angelfish. Doing water changes every other day, even though some ammonia and nitrates will be released during this change, I will be able to quickly take care of it. The leaves also simulate the Amazon, with the tea colored water and the substrate of decaying leaf litter.

[DavidZ]

Doesn't look like DW, are those willow branches?

[FindingBlemo]

They're actually Maple branches. Not DW, but they look like an Amazonian root system.... to me, at least. ;)

[jm1212]

looks good so far!