40g Breeder Journal

[myswtsins]

Funny how I ended up right back at the idea I used in my 33g!

Needs to be moved to the right slightly

It would be higher of course because of substrate & no rubber band. I think this one needs to be turned towards the front more.

I definitely think I like the first one! I did try it on the other side going towards the left but it didn't look right. I tried so hard for the right side because there is a couple scratches on that side panel.

 

[fastlight81]

Im digging the first one. Simple and elegant! You could do a lot with that. Then again, your tank! So make it feel right for you

 

[fishycat]

They both look great!! The second one makes me think of an old, flooded forest with ancient trees w/lots of moss, crypts & vals - flowing like leaves in the wind. The first one feels brighter - personally I'd go with the 2nd scape... And put black fluorite sand + a bazillion cories!! :

 

[Chrisinator]

I like number two. There's not many setups that have that style because driftwood is hard to position like that!

 

[cockroach]

Subscribing. like what you are doing so far.

 

[myswtsins]

Thanks for joining us cockroach2!

I am glad you guys approve, thanks for pointing me in the right direction! I work very well in a group. I really need someone to bounce ideas off of to achieve my best results & no one in my life wants to hear anything related to fish, for the rest of their lives!!

Well, I guess before I can choose a hardscape I am going to have to actually think about plants, layout and fish. Too many options though!! :nilly: After I pickup my potluck of plants from Starstruck I will at least know what plants will be going into the tank, right now I don't even know that.

*dreams of a bazillion habrosus cories* :thud:

The 2nd one scares me because it is too much like this stunner of a tank!

Of course I am NOT comparing my tank to that one but that one sets the bar pretty darn high! I don't know if I need that much of a challenge just yet.

 

[Chrisinator]

That tank is beautiful

EDIT: I like how there's two focal points but it takes time to realize them. But it's insanely awesome.

 

[cockroach]

That is a winner. I like that idea. Maybe one or two tall plants put in there could be nice.

 

[user_name]

can't wait to see this tank finished!!!

 

[WeedCali]

I like the second setup best.

lol when i first saw the pics i thought the towel was black sand