Smackbat
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Hi all. I've been watching the MD Tanks and George farmer videos since lockdown and finally took the plunge.
Found a 60x40x40 low iron tank on FB marketplace and then went to Aquarium Gardens. Super helpful and informative and took to the dojo to try my hand at hardscaping; nowhere near as easy as it looks is it? Met George Farmer in there, said hello and thanked him for the inspiration, and went back to my sorry looking hardscape. Eventually with a little help from Dave? I came away with something I thought I was happy with.
After many attempts at home, I've changed the design and think it's a much stronger composition. I'm going to cap the soil off with fine gravel and the clear areas will then be finished off with a layer of the ADA La Planta Sand.
Filter and lights are on order, now need to build a stand and then order loads of plants!
The 1st photo is from the shop, the 2nd is my redesign which I think I'm happier with. Still think it needs more spindly branches to create some more interest.
Found a 60x40x40 low iron tank on FB marketplace and then went to Aquarium Gardens. Super helpful and informative and took to the dojo to try my hand at hardscaping; nowhere near as easy as it looks is it? Met George Farmer in there, said hello and thanked him for the inspiration, and went back to my sorry looking hardscape. Eventually with a little help from Dave? I came away with something I thought I was happy with.
After many attempts at home, I've changed the design and think it's a much stronger composition. I'm going to cap the soil off with fine gravel and the clear areas will then be finished off with a layer of the ADA La Planta Sand.
Filter and lights are on order, now need to build a stand and then order loads of plants!
The 1st photo is from the shop, the 2nd is my redesign which I think I'm happier with. Still think it needs more spindly branches to create some more interest.