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Non-planted Aquascaping Inspiration

skeletonw00t

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Hi all,

I've had enough with all the hassle & maintenance required for planted tanks & i am thinking of converting mine into a completely non-planted tank.

I'm just looking for a bit of inspiration, perhaps from some of the good scapers on here for a tank which has no plants.

I like the okiishi resin rocks on aqua essentials so was thinking of using those & a nice sand & some pebbles.

Anyone else have a nice - non-planted tank?
 
I've done a few. I tend to get bored quite quickly with non-planted aquascapes, unless the fish happen to be particularly interesting. Shelldwellers and angelfish were my favourites here.

60cm - Cambodia Blackwater (2009)
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60cm - Shelldweller Sanctuary (2010)
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60cm - White cloud mountain (2009)
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60cm - Brackish biotope (gobies) (2010)
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30 minute 'scape (2011)
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30 minute scape by George Farmer, on Flickr

Goldfish (2011)
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goldfish by George Farmer, on Flickr

Rio Nanay (2011)
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rio nanay by George Farmer, on Flickr
 
I love the goldfish tank George. There is a lot you can do without plants, but personally I enjoy the faffing and playing about with all the gadgets and equipment. I may sound a bit weird but I actually enjoy doing my weekly 50% water change too :lol:
 
+1 For Multis, they are interesting fish and that scape of Georges is a good inspiration.
 
I love the shelldweller tank... But would it look wierd if i had cardinal tetras in a layout like that :/
 
skeletonw00t said:
I love the shelldweller tank... But would it look wierd if i had cardinal tetras in a layout like that :/
Use wcmm or a lighter coloured tetra. I do have cardinals with mine, in a planted though and they look good :D or get some black calvus
 
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