15-gallon Riparium

[mellowvision]

looks great. I'm always curious what the humidity is like above your tanks. Without lids, mine don't do well over the winter.

 

[hydrophyte]

These particular plants all do just fine in the regular room air, although I imagine that temperature and humidity are moderated a bit right there next to the water.

 

[hydrophyte]

I have a start on the hardscape. I decided to go with the lace rock.

I hope to be back with pictures soon.

 

[hydrophyte]

Here is a bit of a rescape with a stone rearrangement and a couple of new taller plants.

 

[hydrophyte]

Here's another view, from a different angle.

What do you all think of the hardscape? I might add fish soon.

 

[hydrophyte]

Here is one additional shot.

I got the fish in there last night. I think that my selections go pretty well with the hardscape and plants. I hope to come back soon with a picture of them.

 

[geekpryde]

I have a couple of points for you:

(1) Gorgeous tank
(2) Gorgeous plants
(3) Gorgeous photography

I loved you previous tank too, I'm not sure I could break down such a nice looking setup.

You have also motivated me to re-silicone my entire tank, I was only going to do the cracked plastic rims parts, but based on your pics, I think I can handle doing the glass panes.

Thanks!

 

[hydrophyte]

THanks so much geekpryde!

Here is a quick shot from last night. I added some underwater plants.

 

[matt12]

looking good so far. keep an eye on your PH, the lace rock will raise it and limit your plant choices

 

[hydrophyte]

Thanks matt12. I'm not terribly concerned about the lace rock. These are all plants that I have grown pretty well already in our very hard tapwater.