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Just seen this in the favourite tanks of 2015 thread. Rock skills, plant skills... Absolute class and definitely a new all time favourite.

Great hard scape. I love your bridge idea, very clever...

Amazing hardscape - best I've seen for a while. Very impressed with the way you've achieved the look of your initial inspiration picture / idea. Inspirational!

Thanks Andy - not quite what I was after. I never got the bushes in each corner I wanted + I kept adding rocks on the right. New rocks are much more interesting...

Hi Tim, Thanks for the interest. I never finish a journal!! I fiddled too much and it started to look a bit ragedy. Final shot here: I have new rocks in there now - similar set up. When it starts looking better I'll whip up a couple of photos. Thanks Phil

Sorry for the lack of updates but its been busy and I've just been about to keep up with the water changes. It's nice to have people asking about it though!! Still no tree. maybe at xmas when I get more time and headspace to do more than the water changes. Sorry for the poor photos. iphone...

Good point - I've actually been using a turkey baster to suck out the excess water at the bottom - the angle idea could work though - I may give it a go although the aquacube sits snugly in its base

Hi Andy, Thanks for that. I think I'll wait another week or so and get it flooded. I'm not planning on injecting CO2 though, I was going to try the old school method of using a carbonated water mix. Its also too small for fish but I could probably stick some shrimp in. Amanos are just sooo...

Another quick update. Its nearly a month and the DSM is working, the HC looks like it has trebled at least. I've also added in some Eleocharis SP Mini in a few spots to hopefully give it a natural feel . I may still add a little bush or two of mini pellia when I flood it. I'm not quite sure...

Very vivid greens. Another winner. I love that last shot!

Wow indeed nothing much to add to everyone else's comments. It's simply breath taking

Quick update. DSM started with HC cuttings from my main tank As mentioned previously I've been contemplating adding a tree or two to complete the setting and I amateurishly made a couple of trees from manzi twigs and some bonsai type wire Tree position 1 Tree position 2...

Hey Paulo thanks for the input, definitely more food for thought... I've already placed in some HC to try DSM with so I'll try and update with some pics tonight + take a few pics with tree to get a general vibe from everyone on that. mini pellia would definitely bush well - I may see if Darren...

HI Tim, Thanks for the input. I'm wondering if pogostemon would be too big for the scale although I've noticed that quite a few pico scapes seem to include it. Definitely something to consider. Cheers, Phil

Small update time. So I've had to fiddle (as is my prerogative) and I've tried to make the branches into tree's by adding all the fissidens to the branches - this is still a work in progress as I ran out of fissidens so looks a bit patchy but Im sure you can see what I'm trying to achieve. I'm...

Ha! you're all way too kind. The scaping part is the easy part (and the most enjoyable). Growing the plants is what I always have trouble with!! Saying that I'm going safe with plants I know I can grow... I've just made some tree's out of random bits of manzi wood that I'll stick in situ to...

This is something I've been wanting to do for quite a while now, but not had the stones to make the steps - I've tried all sorts with varying degrees of success, but have recently found some miniature dry stone thats meant to build model walls etc from (I'm sad I know)... I guess the idea of...

Great tank - very clean. It looks like an instant winner, as if you've managed to create an amazing tank effortlessly... I'm even more impressed with the man cave though - I'm totally jealous!! I also see you have an Aquasky on your other tank in the cave - where did you manage to get that...

I'm no LED expert so the I'm the wrong person to ask! I have only ever used LED's since I've been in the hobby and all I can say is it does the job for me!

Its an UP LED from Tankscape: UP PRO-Z 36cm 12x LED Hanging Plant Light It was only meant as a temporary measure until I upgraded, but its doing the job fine and looks pretty unobtrusive. I'm still hoping one day to get a Elos E-Lite 3 S or 3L but they are just so expensive its hard to...

Yep you're right - I've ticked the 'select thread for moderation' - will that do it? Ady can you move it to the journal thread please? Thanks Phil

Update time. So this is about 6 weeks in Initial plant list: Blyxa Japonica Riccardia chamedryfolia Fissidens Flame moss Riccia HC Hemianthus micranthemoides I've also just added in Juncus Repens and Rotala macrandra green + a couple of larger pads of riccia Taking the lead from...

Did you get it all from FWS? Just can't see them for sale anywhere....

Beautiful set up & nice scape. Are the steel pipes ADA? Looking for a set myself & they seem to be the only ones about

Great layout looking forward to seeing this one grown in

Thanks for the interest!! It's been planted around a month but I'm not sure about my plant choice so I'm adding some more this week rightly or wrongly - some stems at the back as it feels a little bare at present. In theory I should let the plants grow in but its been very slow and...

Thanks Ady for the encouragement. Very helpful indeed. The wood has been back in for a day or so & it's staying - The more I look at the scape and believe me I've been looking at it a lot the more I think your all right. So it's been we'll worth me posting! More food for thought on the plants...

Hi Tim, Thanks. I did take out a bit on the left its a lovely piece but just felt a little crowded. I know what your saying re centralised its been bugging me & ive tried various bits if wood to counteract this but nothing felt right + the Mrs doesn't agree & likes it as is. I'm hoping one...

Not too much plant advice forthcoming from anyone else ;( Despite this lack of input I'm pressing ahead and I guess I can always change plants if the aren't working, after all buying plants is half the fun! So I've added in the substrate had a slight re-arrange and I'm now itching to plant...

Thanks guys. HC is definitely going in and I'd like some of it to trail down the rocks like I've seen in some of Stu's tanks. I have plenty of mini pelila too, so this will go in. I think I'll initially go for what I have which is moss, mini anubias etc. What do you think of the main wood...

I've only had nano's so far and after collecting a few I've finally had the planning permission to go larger and thanks to Andy I'm now a proud owner of a 60P + accoutrements. Anyway I've been planning my layout for a while; basically bringing the rock together from 2 nano tanks + on the...

Only just picked up this thread. Come on Iain lets be 'avin you. I can't wait to see some pics. I'm also desperate to see some of his NA gear for sale in the UK and know the prices.

Hey Sean Very nice - I'm going to follies this closely as I'm about to embark on a 60p and I'm looking for inspiration. Where did you get the Aquasky from? Still struggling to source a reasonably priced pretty light! Cheers Phil

Totally amazing and original. Very impressive.

Very nice rock layout. Looking forward to watching the growth

Looks great I'm totally jealous. I've got an aquacube sitting in a box unused too - your inspiring me to pull it out. I've never been able to convince the mrs that I should be allowed another tank though. I must say I love the look of the aquacube - I can't believe they stopped making them...

Agree with Stu. I really enjoyed reading through your journal too. Looking forward to see how this one progresses

Re: Rob's 300L Perigean Beach (week 8) Hey Rob, Not looked at your thread for a while - loving the progress. Its pretty stunning. Congrats. Phil

Re: Fluval Studio 900. 'Coastal Erosion' Journal. Only just spotted this but loving the hardscape and the inspiration. Can't wait to see it planted!

My monthly update on my cheeky day off… Firstly I need to say the Mrs hates this layout and is pinning for me to go back to a jungle style scape, so I've really been wanting to see some great growth to make it look amazing and keep her off my back. Although the bonus is she's been scrawling...

Re: Ryuoh lagoon - (PLANTED UP + FAUNA SELECTION) Lovely! Shaping up amazingly Nath - fully impressed and jealous of your mini - have only seen it in the US before. Are you planning on adding small stones or moss rocks on the boarder of your path? That's going to be a bugger to maintain...

Any more updates with some close ups of the moss?

Re: Rob's 300L (to be named) Wow - Looks like you've won the aquascaping lottery! The most anticipated new build for a very long time. HURRY UP! :lol:

Re: Rob's 300L (to be named) The suspense on your journal is killing me Rob! Desperate to see some pics of what you have planned. Your going to be spoilt for choice on the wood for a start - forget the rocks manzi only tank!

Indeed! I've gone for some big bold rocks and an incredible bit of manzi - just struggling to get the manzi in as we speak (need to get the saw out). If you do keep it I have some perfect manzi bits for you - just received my new shipment with nano branches from Tom. I'm still debating on...

Ha thanks but I've recently rescaped. I loved the shale too but the up-keep became very tiresome. Basically it was a hill of amazonia held back with plastic strips and then some thin slate acting as a wall with piles of the shale leading into congo sand so most of the plants were planted into...

Re: Ryuoh lagoon - Hardscape Layout & Plant Selection - Whit Great hardscape IMO - looking forward to watching the progress

Re: Floresta na Palma da mao. - Forest in the palm of your h Amazing Luis - did you enter into Diego's comp? You definitely would have won or came close! I've got a couple but neither are as stunning as yours :sick:

Very nice! I actually love the first scape in the box - but they all look good to me! Definitely interested in how you go and the choice of plants owning an Edge myself. I've grown to love it despite all its difficulties. Have you got more details / pics of your light mod? Get planting!

Ok Paulo thanks for the info. Typically as I've gone hi tech on both my tanks now they are out of the question. One day they will be mine. Totally understand the avoiding shops thing, this is an addictive hobby and there is always something else to try and buy!

So how about water changes? Would they work in a nano high tech set up? I'm going to be watching you and your cardinals closely as they have been my favourites for a long time and I would love to have some! Did you ship them from Germany ? Or have you got a secret supplier in the UK? We...

I love those little guys would love to keep some. Where did you get them and how long have you had them? Are you using RO water etc? Questions questions... Specs please Paulo

Nice to meet you the other day at ADC Gerard. This is coming on very nicely, can't wait to see the moss grown in more.

ooo I didn't realise the 46 ltr had a better light spread etc! have you got any pics you can show me? thanks phil

Thanks. Basically the diffuser is low - about the height of the bottom of the inlet pipe and then there is a rock in the way so you cant see it from the front. The tubing (which is black and from Tankscape) comes in by the top of the inlet and is held behind the inlet tube - discreet as you can...

A little update. I've added some more sand to the back as suggested by someone to add more depth + I've also added in 5 more stems of Blyxa (purchased from JohnC) as I was finding the 4 stems I had it painfully slow to grow and I always envisaged the middle back being a Blyxa forest. After...

Indeed it's time for a meet and always presents! pm me when works for you and let me know if there is anything I can let you have?

Love the concept Matt. Looking forward to seeing more of the moss when it grows in and the sunset idea is genius - never seen or heard of the red root floater but now I want some!

Love the scape. That wood is definitely impressive Tom Barr would be proud!! Watching this for sure

Re: Fluval Edge Iwagumi attempt *UPDATE* Some updated pics from last week: Before trim and water change. I've been pretty happy with the pace of the hairgrass growth. After a trip to the amazing living waters I came back with two pads of Riccardia chamedryfolia which I had to add in, so...

Some new photos this week. I finally feel like I'm more in control and I have more of an idea what I'm doing, after a year on a steep learning cure. I've stopped fiddling so much and tried to keep everything constant - far easier since hooking up a proper FE (thanks Matt). The plants look...

Thanks guys. That makes me happy! Your right about the filter intake obviously didn't think about it until it was filled and set up properly. I have been thinking about trying to source a black intake which may help it to blend in. Not sure I can move the rocks without ripping out the whole...

I've been quietly working away at my first Iwagumi but scared of sharing pics because I'm still a total newbie and can just about keep the hardy plants alive! So far my journals tend to not really be journals, more like a couple of posts of scapes with planting! I am however learning fast and...

I like it! I've done something similar in my Edge with sand and dragon stone. My Blyxa doesn't look anywhere near as good as that! Starting to see new leaves though :)

Just lovely!

80x35x45 Opti White - The Planning Stage Well if you can match that I'll be following for sure...

80x35x45 Opti White - The Planning Stage Lovin it! Is that actually your hard scape with the dragon rock or an inspiration? Either way it's pretty amazing I use cut up plastic plant pots to hold a slope the bend in them helps I think!!

Very simple and elegant. Welcome!

Well it started when I had the mini led400 on there - the top looked very unsightly & crowded + now with my new light it spoils the aesthetics! Saying that though currently I have both running as I'm waiting for the new filter to mature. I have no carpet plants but the flow on that HOB seemed...

They aren't in production yet. you need to contact Juri - Jur4ik he's in this thread

Great rockwork Andy. Very impressed again!

They aren't on sale as yet - you need to contact Juri above!

Thanks Juri! So far very happy!! :D

So as usual I've not been happy with the scape and been constantly fiddling - there is a problem with the shale as every time I do a water change it moves, so this is quite time consuming making sure there isn't too much exposed soil at the front and each week the scape looks slightly different...

Very nice! I'm loving your rock work. Thats about the 3rd scape I've seen recently using lava rock - initially I wasnt a fan but its winning me over with scapes like this, especially as you can just rub the moss on it and just let it grow.

This is my updated 20L Dennerle nano - "Shale Combe" The original scape "A Japanese garden of Sorts" didn't really turn out how I planned, with the stems the only real plants that thrived and it just felt like a total mess... viewtopic.php?f=35&t=16382" onclick="window.open(this.href);return...

Definitely looks exciting. You always have the best gnarled wood. Would love a mini version of that for my 20l!

Really loving all three! Just beautiful and thats before you've even added the plants!! You've inspired me to rescape my 20l and I hope I can try and capture some of the amazing aesthetics that you've achieved...

Seconded! The slow plan is the best, couldn't stop myself rushing in either... I would however lose the glass check valve - I had two of those and they just don't do the job, I upgraded to these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280691413741 Definitely not as pretty, but they work and are as cheap...

Re: A more conventional Iwagumi Totally stunning!

Re: 90x45x45 - "Seiryu peak" - Need some advices Looks great! Can't wait to see it in a few weeks when its started to grow in. If it looks anything like your drawn image it will be impressive. Victor - I've been following your HC advice avidly over the last month or so and am excited to try...

Indeed yours looks super healthy... wasn't quick enough off the line to grab yours. It was £12 + shipping (£4 I think) - more expensive than I would have liked, especially now seeing the condition. Anyway I've dropped it into my other tank thats running Co2 - it's made a terrible mess already...

Re: A Japanese Garden of sorts - fiddling 15/8 Rather than let the plants grow and update you all with amazing growth and a beautiful tank like everyone else on here, I'm doing the opposite due to poor growing skills, lack of experience and penchant to fiddle!! So further to my last post, I...

Very nice Hoggie. The light looks good too!! have you got the HC in there? Do you think the lights strong enough to handle HC?

So its been over a month, my UG has failed miserably and after following the thread on the forum I'm pretty sure it's down to my under performing LED unit. The HC has also disappointed probably for the same reason. The LED unit looks great but I don't think it can handle the 30cm depth of the...

Re: A different approach - DIY ADA Light done :D Very nice tom! Looks like the real deal. Start a shop on eBay & I'll have one! Or I may just try & get creative & give it a go myself. I like the idea of stainless steel guttering surely it can't be that expensive?

Re: A more conventional Iwagumi A more conventional Iwagumi!? A classic Iwagumi more like! Very nice, great composition, you make it look so easy!

Hi Ben, I have the Mignon on my 20L - I think its the best HOB filter I've seen for a nano - you can see it in my Japanese journal - last photo. Not been running it long though so not sure how it will cope when I put some livestock in. The Aqua Vital (which I didn't see when I was looking)...

First off I tried one from all pond solutions but it was too big & ugly! Settled for the mignon 150 - pretty happy as it's pretty small & unobtrusive http://www.fish-fish-fish.com/azoo-mign ... r-150.html

Thanks Tom, The ebay seller is called Aqua Style 1: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/AquaStyle1?_trksid=p4340.l2563 they have buy it now and auctions. I sniped a couple of auctions, so made sure I got them at a decent price - around $10 for the Peacock and the Fissidens Fontanus and then did a buy it...

Thanks Derek. A little shoal of Micro Rasboras - Emerald dwarf or Galaxy's or similar (up to 10 I guess) for definite, just need to choose which ones then I'm not really sure maybe some micro corys + I'd like some Bumble Bee or Crystal Red Bee shrimp. I don't know whether they will be enough...

Update with LED light - which I'm hoping is enough light! The only way to to wait and see, but this is with no other lights on last night... + finally my wood sunk, so a nice evening was had attaching moss last night. Weeping moss on the branches and the last of the Peacock moss on the main...

So first up was my ebay moss delivery. $40 including shipping for all this which I think is pretty cheap! The Peacock moss pads are way too big for the tank (8cm x 8cm), but I was planning to take the moss off the mesh anyway and they were cheaper to buy that way. The Fissidens Fontanus pads...

Love it! It looks so clean and simple...

I'm about to embark on my new tank - a Dennerle 20l which will be my first fully planned and (hopefully executed) scape after fiddling constantly with my first tank. I've settled for the below rock layout which I hope will work with my planting plan, creating small natural looking terraces. I'm...