I thought some of you may be interested to know that the PFK Great Planted Tank series is coming to an end soon.
Our very own Mark Evans (saintly) is to be featured in the last episode with his MA @ East Bridgford display tank.
I have really enjoyed compiling the series and interviewing some of the world's top aquascapers, but it's time to move on to fresh challenges, and give the readers something new. However, I will still be still contributing a regular planted tank article too.
Anyway, I am starting a new series on biotopes. Here's some background info, for your interest.
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/f ... hp?t=41727
I've been a sponge taking in loads of new info about fish and their natural habitats.
I've been collecting as much decor and hardscape materials as I can, from twigs, pebbles and leaves to slate and mud!
The idea is to accurately represent a specific habitat, whilst producing an aesthetically pleasing layout. And also making it accessible to the 'average' reader on a budget. Hopefully I can help to promote biotope aquaria in a similar way to how I've been promoting planted tanks and aquascaping through PFK.
It's going to be a huge learning curve and I can't wait to get started!
Here's my assistant sorting out some wood for a potential future set-up...
Our very own Mark Evans (saintly) is to be featured in the last episode with his MA @ East Bridgford display tank.
I have really enjoyed compiling the series and interviewing some of the world's top aquascapers, but it's time to move on to fresh challenges, and give the readers something new. However, I will still be still contributing a regular planted tank article too.
Anyway, I am starting a new series on biotopes. Here's some background info, for your interest.
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/f ... hp?t=41727
I've been a sponge taking in loads of new info about fish and their natural habitats.
I've been collecting as much decor and hardscape materials as I can, from twigs, pebbles and leaves to slate and mud!
The idea is to accurately represent a specific habitat, whilst producing an aesthetically pleasing layout. And also making it accessible to the 'average' reader on a budget. Hopefully I can help to promote biotope aquaria in a similar way to how I've been promoting planted tanks and aquascaping through PFK.
It's going to be a huge learning curve and I can't wait to get started!
Here's my assistant sorting out some wood for a potential future set-up...