Ian Holdich
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Re: Andyh's ADA 60P Cube Garden UPDATED 12-02-12
nice layout Andy, looks a lot bigger than it really is, good depth.
nice layout Andy, looks a lot bigger than it really is, good depth.
andyh said:Update 12th Feb
Its been a month since my last update so here is a few pics. Everything growing well, just a little BBA on the hardscape, but i have reduced light levels by increasing the height of my light and concentrated on my CO2.
Here you go:
Full Tank Shot by andyh_2011, on Flickr
cheers dude, how is your Marine coming on?Tom said:Very nice Andy
ianho said:nice layout Andy, looks a lot bigger than it really is, good depth.
Ady34 said:andyh said:Update 12th Feb
Its been a month since my last update so here is a few pics. Everything growing well, just a little BBA on the hardscape, but i have reduced light levels by increasing the height of my light and concentrated on my CO2.
Here you go:
Full Tank Shot by andyh_2011, on Flickr
Hi Andy,
the tank is looking great and the growth is clear to see.
I really like the layout and was searching the internet for inspiration for my next scape, and came across this by the hungarian aquascaper Hunar Orban - Forgotten Grove.
http://www.aquascapingworld.com/competi ... ascape=224
Although plant choice differs, and you have a more central focal point with the main stem plant, the hardscaping itself is very similar. I was thinking of trying to produce something similar when i saw it and wanted to include crypts, then i came across this journal again and you have crypts within a similar concept. Its a great layout and works very well for me. Rescaping my current tank is way in the future as ive still a lot to learn, but inspirations are being drawn, your tank included!
Great work,
Cheerio,
Ady.
SteveUK said:Looks great Andy!
andyh said:Ady,
Thanks for your comments its always great to receive such genuine and interesting feedback
andyh said:If i was to do this scape again the things i would change are:
1. Add a mid height plant at the back either side of the Rotala to help with the transition from the tennelus as at the moment it doesn't quite look quite right to me.
2. Not add as many plants in the foreground,I have HC, Hairgrass, Hydro japan, Fissidens and Glosso. I am currently trying to reduce back to hair grass and HC with the odd bit of fissidens. It just looks a little busy.
3. I would increase the height transition front to back of the substrate was 4cm to 7cm probably go 3cm to 8cm next time and use come substrate dividers to keep it in check.
Ady34 said:It looks great to me but i do see your points.
Perhaps just add some cyperus halferi or slightly smaller Blyxa Japonica either side of the rotala to add a bit more height but blend with the tennelus. With regards the foreground, i quite like the eclectic look, it looks natural and the slightly lighter glosso leaves and hydro japan pick up the tones of the rotala and tie it all together. I think it also helps add to the illusion of depth. I can see what you mean though, especially with the simplicity of the more central crypts and rotala. With regards to the substrate, thats something im also learning. 3-8cm would probably suit this scape more like you said, and further add to the depth.
Anyway thats just nit picking really as it looks great the way it is.
Love the apistos too.
Ady.
andyh said:Its due a really good trim to keep it in shape, but putting that off as i have a couple of fellow UKAPS ers coming at the weekend and i want them seeing it at its best
Alastair said:Looking forward to a new scape mate
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KrisHumphreys1991 said:Look forward to the next masterpiece