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120 x 55 x 55cm 'On the sea shore'

Mark Evans said:
Thanks guys.

This will be over in a few weeks time, and then onto the next layout. :angelic:
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Always look forward to your new scapes with anticipation :)
 
Antipofish said:
Always look forward to your new scapes with anticipation
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Cheers mate. I'm looking forward to the next one, as I'm using stone. My fave hardscape material. I've done a few wood layouts recently, and to be fair, it's not my first choice material. Nor am I all that good with it.

I'll be doing an Iwagumi style, but with plenty of slow growers. Something different to the norm.

Aron_Dip said:
How long do you have them setup before you strip down and re-scape?
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In the past, I've completed a layout in 12 weeks, but recently I've taken my time with them. This is nearly 4 months old.

I've learned that lower light intensities, produce a much more stable tank, but things grow slower....a great thing in my book.

As i mentioned, the next layout will be with slow growers, and could see me hit a record in terms of 'tank life span' I'd like a layout that could last a year.


I've got the stones which i bought some time ago, and they really are brutes!
 
Aron_Dip said:
How long do you have them setup before you strip down and re-scape?
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In the past, I've completed a layout in 12 weeks, but recently I've taken my time with them. This is nearly 4 months old.

I've learned that lower light intensities, produce a much more stable tank, but things grow slower....a great thing in my book.

As i mentioned, the next layout will be with slow growers, and could see me hit a record in terms of 'tank life span' I'd like a layout that could last a year.


I've got the stones which i bought some time ago, and they really are brutes![/quote]

Well i look forward to the new birth :thumbup:
 
LondonDragon said:
All I know is that I want to see this tank at AL haha
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I wish I could bring it Paulo. I'm not coming until Saturday due to major work commitments. 8 hours of driving after a full days work makes it impossible.

Live stock also makes it impossible. Catching all of the fish and several hundred shrimp seems bit of a nightmare.

Aron_Dip said:
Well i look forward to the new birth
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Cheers Aron. :wave: I look forward to boring everyone with another journal :lol:
 
Yes! Bore us to death! :)
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Lovely looking tank Mark, congratulations! Well done on the contest ranking too!
I love the fact that your cabinet has wheels on it, must be great for hoovering underneath and easy relocation.
 
clonitza said:
Trick or treat?
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Treat :D

Matty1983 said:
love the fact that your cabinet has wheels on it, must be great for hoovering underneath and easy relocation.
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It does make cleaning etc. much easier. The reason behind the wheels though, is for ease when it comes to taking photographs. I can move the tank away from the wall, and illuminate the rear wall. :thumbup:

Aron_Dip said:
lol im sure it wont be that bad ... and for us new guys a good source of info and tips
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I always enjoy documenting via journals. I'll do my best to keep the pics coming :D
 
hey mark. beautiful tank.

I was just wondering if your honeys had coloured up at all in this tank? Since there's no surface vegetation I cant imagine they'd build a nest?
 
Time ticks on by, i get busy, the tank keeps on going. It's untidy right now, and a good trim is in need.

Little to no dosing, water change 1 per 2 weeks and everything is just fine.

It wont be too long, and i'll be doing final images.

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untidy by saintly's pics, on Flickr
 
Looks super healthy mate, the moss looks immense.

Must get down to see it before rescape.
 
Ian Holdich said:
Looks super healthy mate, the moss looks immense.

Must get down to see it before rescape.
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When ever ypu can mate.

Tony Swinney said:
I'm loving the slightly overgrown look, maybe just let it run wild for a few weeks after your final pics
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It'll end up looking even wilder I reckon Tony. I've not trimmed much recently, but the moss is in need of a general overhaul.
 
That's a pretty stunning example of aquatic gardening. It reminds me of a woodland dell...actually one near you in Sherwood Forest, to be specific a place called Black Pool, which is/was full of sphagnum moss, I did some research there a long time ago.
 
Troi said:
That's a pretty stunning example of aquatic gardening. It reminds me of a woodland dell.
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Awww...Thanks mate. That means a lot. It's kinda ironic; the lesser time spent on trimming, the better it looks. (is ironic the correct word even? o_O )
 
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