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3 tanks, 3 shots

George Farmer

George Farmer

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I currently have three aquariums at home; 25 litre nano, 60 litre iwagumi and a 240 litre jungle.

Here's a shot from each that I took this evening with my new 24-105 lens, all handheld with tank lighting only.

It's nice having three tanks, as you can really diversify with the 'scaping styles and learn a lot from each set-up.

Maintenance isn't too intensive - two to four hours a week at the moment for all three. I do it mostly at weekends.

Each tank also fits nicely into our living space, so even the missus doesn't mind!

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Great shots George, now can we see the full tanks they're from please :)
 
That second tank, is that the one you had at that art exhibition thing in London? If so it's come on so well. I much prefer it with dense growth like this.
I'm a big fan of columbian tetras, I had a shoal of 12 recently. Loved them! :)
I wouldnt say they were like piranhas mind :-/
 
Hi George
Just a quick question
In the last picture of what I assume is the jungle tank is that hygrophilia pinifitada
Growing amongst what looks like tenellus?
I'm thinking of getting some of this to go amongst my crypts in my 5 foot jungle mess
Just wanted to know if it a fast grower and does it stay low or head for the surface ?
Many thanks
Matt
 
LondonDragon said:
Looking good George, which fish are those on the last photo? They look great
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Thanks mate. :)

They're Hyphessobrycon colombianus, Colombian redfin tetras, as suggested.

Great fish. I bought twelve adults (5cm TL) at a really good price from my LFS, MA @ Crowland.

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/c ... p?sid=2680

Gfish said:
That second tank, is that the one you had at that art exhibition thing in London? If so it's come on so well. I much prefer it with dense growth like this.
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Yes, this is my attempt at Amano's concept of re-using the original hardscape but different plant layout. I'm glad you like it. There's journal dedicated to it here if you're interested - viewtopic.php?f=35&t=14467

Tom said:
Look great George - what settings were you at for the Jungle shot? The shot looks so clean and crisp, and I can never seem to get enough speed or DOF in my shots.
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Thanks, Tom. :)

EXIF data for the jungle shot - http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgefarm ... 6266432060

mdhardy01 said:
Hi George
Just a quick question
In the last picture of what I assume is the jungle tank is that hygrophilia pinifitada
Growing amongst what looks like tenellus?
I'm thinking of getting some of this to go amongst my crypts in my 5 foot jungle mess
Just wanted to know if it a fast grower and does it stay low or head for the surface ?
Many thanks
Matt
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Hi Matt

Yes, that's H. pinnatifida. The other plant is Sagittaria subulata. It can get quite tall, around 15-20cm. It carpets quite quickly and will soon smother crypts.


Tony Swinney said:
Nice tanks George, like you say - great to have such different scapes on the go at the same time to see how differently they grow, and the difference in maintenance between the different styles.

Tony
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Cheers mate! :)

My head is buzzing with ideas for new 'scapes in the 60cm and 120cm. Exciting times.
 
thanks george
might give it a miss then
really looking forward to seeing the jungle in pfk
matt
 
Whey Hey who,s got his new lens then :lol: :thumbup: ,nice shots George now there will now stopping you which is good for us really as you do take a good image :D ,keep em coming mate,

take care john.
 
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