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Tulgey Wood - Trimmed

Well what I am most likely gonna do on my tank is to fix a white painted board onto the wall behind the tank, then I will use either one of my old led strips or buy a cheap t5 to attach to the top edge of the cabinet. This will then illuminate the board creating a solid white background AND a tank without any covering on the back, adding to the minimalist feeling.
 
Well, the first real trim since it all started to grow back. I think I might have left the glosso a bit too long - there are some yellow leaves - however it's also probably still adapting to life under water, so not all my fault:shifty:
Took Ed's advice and attached a background to the tank. It's actually light blue but when lit from the top in the dark it appears as below...weird:confused: No back lighting tho' Crossocheilus.
Either way, I actually like the effect. I get a hazy type reflection of the otherwise hidden rear of the scape which gives the illusion of infinite depth. The only downside is it shows up all the scratches on my ancient tank:rolleyes:
Hmmm...ADA Garden Cube...

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I agree, something tall and bushy behind the wood would help bulk it up, but its really coming along nicely Troi :)
 
Thanks Ed and Crossocheilus...I agree...the green plant at the back is Rotala 'green' and the red plant in amongst it is Ludwigia sp. I've just trimmed both right back to get the bushy growth I'm after, and so I could use the cuttings to replace the plants I lost. It'll get there...eventually.
 
Hi all,
BigTom said:
Lovely. Not sure I'd trim anything either!
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Same for me, perfect tank. The moss is fantastic.

I'd try and maintain it pretty much in the state it is in at the moment by selective thinning, rather than giving it a "hair cut".

It might be the camera angle, but one of your Otocinclus (on the right in the first photo) looks a bit thin.

cheers Darrel
 
Thanks guys for the kind comments, and the advice on trimming.
Darrel you're right; that oto has always been too thin for my liking. The little blighters all refuse to eat anything I give them, and I've tried everything believe me, despite that they seem happy enough though.
 
My otos refuse veg until it falls apart.
Picky buggers
 
Picky is an understatement...its been in there 24hrs and it was boiled to within an inch of its life to start with...can't be that hungry I suppose:rolleyes:
 
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