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60cm "quemador lenta"...tank finished.

Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" foreground comparison shot.

Very good growth Mark, one moss that thrives on flow is Fissidens, all others tend to prefer a calmer environment, I have grown Spiky and Weeping in high flow areas without a problem either.
 
Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" foreground comparison shot.

I think it's more a case of...The moss is fine in flow, but not when diatoms are present.

Diatoms seem to flourish in high flow areas IME.

Daily though, and painfully, the tank is getting to that 'happy' stage
 
Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" how about this for an experiment.

I almost forgot that this is an experimental tank.

So, what better than to totally take out all the background plants except the stem. :lol:

A bit more 'Nature Aquarium' i think.

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I feel it gives the tank a bit more 'breathing space'...less is more

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George Farmer said:
I particularly like the subtle filter inlet/outlet configuration!
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If it were neat, would it grow better? :lol:
 
Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" how about this for an experiment.

Looking good as usual mark,the 5 week growth comparison really shows how fast it has come on,
enjoyable as usual to read,

john.
 
Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" how about this for an experiment.

Cheers John.

So i take it it looks better empty at the back? :geek:

I caught the cat weighing up the fish earlier today...

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It never actually went for them though.
 
Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" how about this for an experiment.

Yes i think it looks good with the open back

john.
 
Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" how about this for an experiment.

I liked Cyperus :(
But that might be due to personal affairs :)
 
Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" how about this for an experiment.

Mark,
Most of us would die to have a an experimental scape looking this good.....then you go and tear the back down...... :crazy: ......and totally against my grain, but surprisingly it works :thumbup: It's so hard to stick to the less is more side of things though. Will you be leaving the empty space or trying something different there?

Either way, loving it!
 
Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" how about this for an experiment.

mixed views :lol:

There are 2 parts to the hacking experiment. The first one is aesthetics, the second, to see if C heferi will grow after being cut to the base.

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B7fec said:
Most of us would die to have a an experimental scape looking this good
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And i would die to have moss like yours Ben 8) I'm not a happy mossy bunny at the mo.

B7fec said:
Will you be leaving the empty space or trying something different there?
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It wont be totally empty mate. From the above image, you can see the stems coming up the back .

There's some polygonum growing in the rear to. Only a stem or 2, again to see how it grows and looks. :thumbup:

john starkey said:
Looking good as usual mark,the 5 week growth comparison really shows how fast it has come on,
enjoyable as usual to read,
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Cheers john :D

Tom said:
Much better!
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Piece-of-fish said:
I liked Cyperus
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The wonder of our art...no right or wrong. :D
 
Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" how about this for an experiment.

Good news. I still have hope to see it again :clap:
Was thinking you have removed it completely. Will be interesting to see if it does grow back. :thumbup:
 
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Tom said:
I would imagine if it had rooted well then it could put out new leaves?
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It could quite possibly grow back. I'm very interested to see.

Piece-of-fish said:
I still have hope to see it again
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:lol: maybe, though i like it more without.

I'm going to make a few changes.

In the pic I've done a,b, c, d and e
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The plan as follows.
A.To remove the bolbitis. It grows much better, but ruins the look.
B.To trim the hydrocotyle, and move a small section to the middle, growing over the wood.
c. To trim high and low points in the moss, to add dimension and texture
d.To trim the stems, and plant the trimmings to the right, to help fill the gap.
e.To keep the Acicularis both left and right, to soften the back.

sound like a plan?
 
Re: 60cm "quemador lenta" The Plan!

I'd be more than happy to have this as a serious tank, let alone a tester.
Moss does need a trim again, I'll agree with that! I'd always imagined the Bolbitis might be a bit more compact than it is. Shame to see it go, but it's probably best for the scape.
 
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