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  1. John Starkey

    A New Adventure (a jungle mess)

    Hi Ian,I have just spent the last hour reading your journal,I must admit it certainly makes me want to sell a lens and get another setup, ( not my 500 mm lol),a very good read and a lovely setup,I especially like your moss images,excellent clarity.look forward to future updates, John.
  2. John Starkey

    George's TMC Signature

    A very nice looking scape George,nothing too taxing after your spell oversea's.
  3. John Starkey

    George's TMC Signature

    Now this I do like George,it has a wild feel to it,it actually reminds me of some of the small outcrops of gorse on the Yorkshire dales, Now get planting mate.
  4. John Starkey

    George's TMC Signature

    This is my opinion through a photographers eye,the scape you had before was a nicer composition,this one to me is more spread around,the gaps are too wide me thinks,my eye is always drawn straight to the stone on the left,which could detract from the rest of the scape once grown in,BUT having...
  5. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: 'Blue Sky' Iwagumi @ 4 weeks Why do people have to think that it's untrue about the age :evil: ,make's me angry,or maybe they just wish they were as good as you :lol: , John.
  6. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: 'Blue Sky' Iwagumi @ 4 weeks Just speechless mate, :crazy: John.
  7. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: 'Blue Sky' Iwagumi @ 3 weeks second trim complete Stu Worrell's your man for bonsai,i have alway's fancied one but at my age now it would out live me :lol: ,nice acer mate, john.
  8. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: 'Blue Sky' Iwagumi @ 3 weeks second trim complete Hi Mark,the black background get's my vote mate,i love the vid's too,well you for cardinal's in the end, nice choice mate, john.
  9. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: 'Blue Sky' Iwagumi @ 2 weeks First trim What about ten penquin tetra's (Thayeria Boehikei),they shoal very tight and not too colourful,would look very nice in this scape :thumbup:
  10. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: 'Blue Sky' Iwagumi @ 2 weeks with ADA lighting Thats it then by the time you come home next week it will be all over, grown in job done, (thanks to Nat :lol: ),right whats next Mark, :thumbup: ? :lol: :lol: , only joking mate,great as always ,to be honest i am just speechless at the...
  11. John Starkey

    Tom's Bucket O' Mud - The End

    Re: Tom's Bucket O' Mud - Fish pics page 8 Great shot,and when you consider the size of these,it makes it an even better shot :thumbup: , john.
  12. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: 'Blue Sky' Iwagumi @ 8 days full tank shot As George has said,i had a nice few hours at Mark,s it was great to see George and Dan,and mark and his lovely wife Natalia and his charming little lad Daniel,this scape is just amazing,and to think it,s just 7days old :crazy: , quality mate, john.
  13. John Starkey

    Tonys 'Peacocks Crypt' - The End

    That setup was a pleasure to watch from start to finish,i can,t wait for your next one,considering that was your first scape the new one has be special to beat it, get planting mate, john.
  14. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: 'Blue Sky' Iwagumi @ 7 days Jesus thats got to be a record for growing in a tank in 7 days, Amazing, John
  15. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: New journal, sneaky peek. Very nice Mark,love the rock layout and plant choice,i cant wait for it to grow in because that,s when it all pulls together, john.
  16. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: New journal, coming soon! The video links to you tube never seem to work for me on my macbook,but they work fine on my i-phone ,any idea,s why anybody, cheers john.
  17. John Starkey

    90x45x45cm - 2011 IAPLC entry #577 - The Unknown Valley

    Re: 90x45x45cm - The Unknown Awesome images Stu,i love pics 5 & 7 for there DOF,(i am into DOF at the moment :crazy: )but all the images are really nice,plants look super healthy and its turned into a proper stunner, great work, john.
  18. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: New journal, coming soon! Hi Mark,i like the design very much,but as George says,you are now thinking more about plant placement rather than too much on hard scape,if you take a real close look when you are walking in any wooded area,your rarely see the rocks or fallen branches,as these...
  19. John Starkey

    'Blue Sky' Iwagumi ...overgrown

    Re: New journal, sometime in the future. Looks very nice Mark,i can,t wait to see this one,i love stem setup,s, john.
  20. John Starkey

    90x45x45cm - 2011 IAPLC entry #577 - The Unknown Valley

    Re: 90x45x45cm - The Unknown I love this setup very much Stu,it reminds me of one of Amano,s but i cant find it yet in his book,but i will keep looking, stunning work and great foresight in seeing what you were aiming for before it,s mature, john.
  21. John Starkey

    NA Style Baby... (Update 24.12)

    Re: NA Style Baby... (Planted) Thats a gorgeous layout Ed,the arrangement in pic 1 is superb,cant wait o see this develop, :thumbup: john.
  22. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] Scree Evolution - The End

    Re: [IWAGUMI] Scree Evolution - T8 lighting experiment Hi George,dont know if you remember my 150cm setup,but when i grew ludwigia arcuarta it certainly went red with two 54w T5,s over the top,but i was doing a mid day burst of 2 hrs,here,s a pic to remind you, Maybe a mid day burst with...
  23. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] Scree Evolution - The End

    Re: [IWAGUMI] Scree Evolution - T8 lighting experiment After seeing the cherry barbs in marks tank i think they would look nice in yours, john.
  24. John Starkey

    My First Planted Tank (The End) Juwel Rio 125

    End of an era Paulo,its been a great read along the way,its had ups & downs which has helped new and old members,i can,t wait to see what you do,don,t leave it empty too long :thumbup: , john.
  25. John Starkey

    Four Seasons 300L Finish

    Re: Untitled Yet 300L optiwhite (19/02 pics and video) Blimey Ed,don't know how I have missed this,What a stunning setup,one thing I do agree with before you replant at the back is trim how George suggested,this may give you the look you want,have you got your 7d yet,I love mine it's a great...
  26. John Starkey

    GA in-store display 120P Iwagumi - Fly above the giant cliff

    Re: GA in-store display 120P Iwagumi Stunning scape in such a short time :crazy: ,, regards, john.
  27. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] Scree Evolution - The End

    Re: [IWAGUMI] Scree Evolution WOW good read but way over my little brain :? :lol: , regards, john.
  28. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] Scree Evolution - The End

    Re: [IWAGUMI] Scree Evolution Hi George,may i ask who is Tobi and his ferts, cheers john.
  29. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] Scree Evolution - The End

    Re: [IWAGUMI] Scree Evolution Blimey George,i haven,t seen this until now,what a transformation i really like it,i think the plant choice is spot on and it will turn into a nice long term scape (if thats the plan),great pics as usual :thumbup: , take care john.
  30. John Starkey

    Tom's Bucket O' Mud - The End

    Re: Tom's Bucket O' Mud Hi Tom,i can see your eye for composition in photography has been used very well for this layout,very impressive indeed :thumbup: ,i love the plants flowing over the top and the wood placement is great, Superb, John.
  31. John Starkey

    90x45x45cm - 2011 IAPLC entry #577 - The Unknown Valley

    Re: 90x45x45cm - The Unknown Hi Stu,when i tried lava stone i couldn,t get anything to grow attached to it,loving the scape and plant choice, regards, john.
  32. John Starkey

    90x45x45cm - 2011 IAPLC entry #577 - The Unknown Valley

    Re: 90x45x45cm - The Unknown looks very good Stu,nice to see something with a different stone,the plant list looks interesting but i agree with george,i think the new hygro pinatifida would work well,but your choice mate, regards john.
  33. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'visible' Still looking in top shape Mark :thumbup: , regards, john.
  34. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"... more trimming! 9 week update. Looking pristine as usual Mark,very good pics as usual too, regards, john.
  35. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"... Diatoms...over! Looking very nice Mark,i would be chuffed to have that in my lounge, regrads, john.
  36. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"... final tank shots...ideas Hi Mark,blue background for me too,i think it gives a more realistic and natural feel to the shot, regards, john.
  37. John Starkey

    "Fifty Shades of Green" - (1600 Litre Sanjarami)

    Hi Sanj,freekin awesome dude,like Mark says it,s certainly up there with some of the best ive seen, by the way i too would love to come and take some quality pics of this tank,worcester isn,t too far from cov :thumbup: , regards, john.
  38. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"... trim no.1 The wild prairie look would be just the job.
  39. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] Project Scree - New plants and lights

    Re: [IWAGUMI] Project Scree - New fish and photos Hey Andy thats unreal because my wife said the same about the light,i was showing her the picture of Georges little girl Florence, Nice shot George.
  40. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"... partial full tank shot. The fish look very nice in there Mark,their colour suits the setup very well, cheers john.
  41. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] Project Scree - New plants and lights

    Re: [IWAGUMI] Project Scree Hi george,i used the direct nozzle method on my two eheim 2028,s in the big tank, it produced great flow alround, loving the cardinals, regards, john.
  42. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"... partial full tank shot. Right cheers mate,does make sense when you think about it :thumbup: .
  43. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"... partial full tank shot. Hi Mark,i just looked at your vimeo and noticed how much flow you have going on in there,i know its good to have good flow and i have my filter up quite high and the plants are swaying nicely,but your plants are really flowing around,do find you...
  44. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"...@ 4 weeks Looks very good and clean plants too :thumbup: , regards, john.
  45. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"...@ 4 weeks 50 will look awesome mate :thumbup: .
  46. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"...@ 4 weeks Hi Mark,i think the harlequins will suit your setup very nicely,how many are you thinking of adding ?, regards, john.
  47. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"...choosing fish! Hi Mark,out of interest and i have looked back through the journal,what type of substrate is it ?, regards, john.
  48. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"...choosing fish! Looks like its doing really well Mark good work, regards, john.
  49. John Starkey

    "Prairie Lands"... job done

    Re: "Prairie Lands"...The return At last another saintly er sorry Mark evans journal to read,it's gonna look brill I'm sure, Regards John.
  50. John Starkey

    [IWAGUMI] Project Scree - New plants and lights

    Re: [IWAGUMI] Project Scree Hi George,ive not been on in a while (bloody night shifts)and i have so many journals to catch up with,well i have read through yours and i think if it does well it could be one of your best,your choice if fish if you stick with them will great,your rock work is your...
  51. John Starkey

    Saintly's 240L 'savannah dreaming' scape finished

    Re: Saintly's 'savannah dreaming' @ 2 months Amazing growth Mark,looks first class mate :thumbup: , regards, john.
  52. John Starkey

    Saintly's 240L 'savannah dreaming' scape finished

    Re: Saintly's 'savannah dreaming' @ 5 weeks Superb, regards John.
  53. John Starkey

    Saintly's 240L 'savannah dreaming' scape finished

    Re: Saintly's 'savannah dreaming' @ 4 weeks Looking lovely as usual Mark,how did the big scratch get there mate :crazy: .
  54. John Starkey

    Saintly's 240L 'savannah dreaming' scape finished

    Re: Saintly's 'savannah dreaming' @ 22 days This is turning into another one of my favourite setups, regards, john.
  55. John Starkey

    Saintly's 240L 'savannah dreaming' scape finished

    Re: Saintly's 'savannah dreaming' @ 22 days Looking stunning Mark,i must say you do go out of your way to show us good pics of your setups,its much appreciated and it gives new comers to the hobby a great incentive to what a planted tank can really look like, regards john.
  56. John Starkey

    Saintly's 240L 'savannah dreaming' scape finished

    Re: Saintly's 'savannah dreaming' Looking very nice mark,is that the columbo florabase soil ? it looks a very nice grain size, nice setup as usual and great pics.
  57. John Starkey

    Saintly's 120cm 'hill's of desire'

    Hi Mark,loveing the tank,all looks very healthy and your pics are really very good, regards john.
  58. John Starkey

    90x45x45 "Llyn Peninsula"

    Re: 90x45x45 has arrived! wow stu its like buying a 7D :lol: superb mate have fun, regards john.
  59. John Starkey

    Saintly's 120cm 'hill's of desire'

    Re: Saintly's 120cm private scape Mark whatever you decide I'm sure it will have your usual high standard trademark (no pun intended), regards john.
  60. John Starkey

    Saintly's 120cm 'hill's of desire'

    Re: Saintly's 120cm private scape Hi mark, I'll be keeping on eye on this so don't let me down,and wild sounds good to me, regards john.
  61. John Starkey

    saintly's "Autumn Blush"

    Hi Mark, i have the same bubble counter as yours,i notice that you dont have much water inside yours,i keep mine filled to about 3/4 full,any reason why you have yours like that? regards john.
  62. John Starkey

    saintly's "Autumn Blush"

    Hi Mark, speechless mate, you will have to give me some basic pointers when i get my cannon 450d, regards john.
  63. John Starkey

    saintly's "Autumn Blush"

    Hi Mark, looking brill as usual,all great pics but i love the the one of the ram, regards john.
  64. John Starkey

    Tonys 'Peacocks Crypt' - The End

    Re: Tonsers 200L Optiwhite Hi tony,I love it simply love it, Regards john.
  65. John Starkey

    saintly's "Autumn Blush"

    Blimey mark that's grown fast since the last pics,how many bps you running? Regards john.
  66. John Starkey

    saintly's "Autumn Blush"

    Hi mark,I've been following this setup from start to now waiting to see how it evolves,well in my opinion it's one of your best so far,I admire how you have gone 100 percént Into growing plants,and you Certainly have become good at it, Respect were it's due, Regards john
  67. John Starkey

    Tonys 'Peacocks Crypt' - The End

    Re: Tonsers 200L Optiwhite ... now ft. stable hardscape :) Hi tony,that's a great recovery mate,this is going to be a really nice scape if all goes well, Regards john.
  68. John Starkey

    Tonys 'Peacocks Crypt' - The End

    Re: Tonsers 200L Optiwhite (now ft. plants & a bag of gravel !) Hi Tony,well just for a change i am SPEECHLESS,absoluteley wonderfull, regards john.
  69. John Starkey

    My First Planted Tank (The End) Juwel Rio 125

    Re: My First Planted Tank - Juwel Rio 125 Hi paulo,for a test tank it looks nice and healthy,I see you still have the rainbow fish. Regards john
  70. John Starkey

    90*45*45

    Hey ,I wish I could make the people envious of my scapes keep it up pal awesome, Regards john.
  71. John Starkey

    Shrimp Tank - Juwel Rekord 60

    HI Paulo,i absolutley love your dog,whats the breed called ? regards john.
  72. John Starkey

    90*45*45

    Hi Luis,absolutley toxic i love it,regards john
  73. John Starkey

    My First Planted Tank (The End) Juwel Rio 125

    Re: My First Planted Tank - Juwel Rio 125 Hi James,thank you for the heads up,regards john.
  74. John Starkey

    My First Planted Tank (The End) Juwel Rio 125

    Re: My First Planted Tank - Juwel Rio 125 Hi ld,as always the setup looks great,i love the fisedens moss is it from tropica ?,regards john.
  75. John Starkey

    My First Planted Tank (The End) Juwel Rio 125

    Re: My First Planted Tank - Juwel Rio 125 Hi LD,i love it mate absolutley great the L,Aromatica looks brill its a plant i would like to try, everything looks so green and healthy great work ,regards john
  76. John Starkey

    Shrimp Tank - Juwel Rekord 60

    Re: Shrimp Only Tank - Juwel Rekord 60 Hi,i love your setup its really nice i will try to do one of these sometime,i am still gettinig things together for my opti-white setup,regards john
  77. John Starkey

    My First Planted Tank (The End) Juwel Rio 125

    Re: My First Planted Tank - Juwel Rio 125 Hi, i love the look of your tank and for a first time effort i think you have done a great job well done,regards john.
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