Mott's ADA 120p "Pathway to nowhere"

[mott]

Hi all, I've been collecting stuff for this tank for two years now and FINALLY I have it together and planted :thumbsup:

First off I wanted to reinforce the stand because it's a little old and I just "feel" safer now

Underneath:

After a quick sanding and painting, I think it came out pretty good!

The Lights: 4X54 T5HO by Catalina during the modding for the hangers:

Done

Constructing & hanging of the Lights:

Finally in place and ready to go!

Above shot:

 

[mott]

Back with more

First I got the Substrate in and divided parts with cardboard.

ADA Aquasoil for the planted sections and Nile sand for the foreground

Voila! Instant Hardscape!

I just wanted to show my Maintenance hangers, I just lift the lamp and click done.
Simple and effective:

Maintenance position:

Ok on to the Planting:

UG: I have been growing UG emmersed for some time now, I hope it transistions well.

planting trays

UG Planting:thumbsup:

Now the right side, Erio's Australia type II (I believe) and Bylixa Auberti

And finally some type of long flowing Crypt?? in the back left:
ID please

Filling:

Filled::thumbsup:

I just put some Sunset Hygro in the middle left next to the path and they are looking good!

I will update on the Weekend, Enjoy

 

[FallenAngel]

Looking great! Nice hardscape and plants. I can't wait till it clears up. Nice job! :thumbsup:

 

[Jspigs]

The tank looks great already! I can't wait to see what it looks like once the plants grow a little.

 

[Lab_Rat]

Looks amazing! Awesome aquascaping!

 

[msjinkzd]

thatis lovely. Maybe crypt balansae? have a close up of the plant?

 

[Inka4040]

Fantastic! Very evocative woodwork!

 

[247Plants]

Awesome....thats a ton of UG!

 

[dundadundun]

fantastic build! great job. well worth the wait, i'm sure.

 

[mott]

Thanks so much guy"s n gals!
It's been a long time in preping for this build so it is a real thrill for me!

@msjinkzd yeah I thought they might be balanese but iv'e had c.balanese before and def a different plant.
I'll grab a pic soon!