[IWAGUMI] Project Scree - New plants and lights

[George Farmer]

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Thanks, guys! Inspirational stuff. 😀

 

[Garuf]

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Number one doesn't even look real!

George I'd be surprised if you can't pull it off, it's oft quoted that the best way is to let it establish first by doing a DSM before flooding but I think it might be a bit late to do that. If your parameters are as you say identical to tropica's ideal and there's enough readily available co2 then it should fly.

 

[flygja]

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+1 for UG. If done right (not saying I ever did that ) it has a sway to it that should suit your scape nicely. Like rolling wind blowing across a wheat field. Lilaeopsis braziliensis would be too stiff-looking IMHO.

 

[Mark Evans]

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-1 for UG. I just done think the tank needs it.

I cant explain like others, but for me, it's sound as it is. 😀

looks ace mate.

 

[George Farmer]

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Thanks, guys!

3 weeks or so and it will be ready for a final photo in its current state, once the hairgrass fills out a bit more and reaches the desired height through appropriate pruning etc. Then I can consider adding UG if I wish, with a decent image already in the bag if it all goes pear-shaped!

 

[Jase]

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This tank is gorgeous, I don't think you need the UG

 

[George Farmer]

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Thanks all.

I've just spent all afternoon with Mark Evans (saintly) shooting this tank, so look out for some update shots (and video) soon... 😀

 

[Mark Evans]

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Such a great day mate!

I'll start a thread in photography shortly.

 

[Mark Evans]

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here's the link...

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12771

 

[Mark Evans]

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For the benefit of those that don't venture into the photography section, here's a couple of images of George's set up.

 

[viktorlantos]

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I always loved these rock/sand combos. great tank George!
If the parvula will lay down it will be more natural on the front. (or that's acicularis?)

maybe there are other plant which would work better with this rock form on the front than the grass, but i do not have a good example in hand to show. probably some moss, riccardia? to not loose the good ratios? a really small plant which highlight more the rocks and give a better transition between them.

few examples from the nature:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasohill/118614675/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasohill/118614881/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/orangeenigma/3951555313/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasohill/2723593383/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rags1969/1 ... otostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artiephoto ... 804822750/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brickhead/3593342147/

at the end i love the tank anyways, just playing with the visual in my mind.

 

[Tom]

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Maybe some weeping moss in strategic positions? Not a lot, just enough to add that extra bit to the scape

 

[Krishs Bettas]

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Those pictures look like something you would see in the ADA book they are truely beautifull!!! 😀

 

[George Farmer]

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Thanks for the feedback, all!

Moss is a good idea, or Riccardia. I also have some UG but am still unsure...

 

[Garuf]

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My recommendation would be Spiky moss, from my experience it's growth suits iwagumi planting more than any other moss because the growth pattern is much more vertical and rugged and looks more indicative of shrubbery/rough ground.
Marks first Iwagumi, the name escapes me, but that used it very well, also, if you look carefully a lot of amanos tanks use moss in iwagumi's, especially the more "wild" ones.

 

[Jur4ik]

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How about "elatine hydropiper" looks like nano sized Glosso and the growth rate is much more comfortable?

 

[George Farmer]

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Thanks again for all the suggestions! 🙂

I think I'll keep it simple for now and see how it fairs with just the hairgrass. It should look better once it fills out properly between the rocks and background. Because I'm only running 1 x 24w T5 with an inert substrate and low CO2, growth is very slow and carpeting is almost non-existent! I'm in no rush though.

I can't compete with Mark's photography but here's a couple of my shots taken with my own camera and lens, but with Mark's lighting. I actually prefer the plain non-blue background myself.

Thanks again to Mark for taking the time and effort to come and visit and let me use his brilliant gear! I learnt more in a few short hours about studio lighting than I could have learnt in a life time of reading articles... It's certainly motivated me to stop being so lazy and play with my own studio lighting more! 😀

 

[LondonDragon]

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Just keeps getting better George, is this one going to be at the Gallery?

 

[CeeJay]

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Loving the simplicity of this tank George.
Stunning 😀

 

[verchap]

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I really like the fish/rock combination.. the subtle oranges in the veins of the rock that show up in those latest couple of photos make the tetras appear so vibrant but in keeping. That's great...