Andrew Butler
Member
I'm looking to create planted aquascapes which requires little maintenance next time around so looking for suggestions with both plants and layouts.
You could argue if I don't have the time to look after the aquariums then I shouldn't have them but I very much want to enjoy the therapeutic view of a planted tank and the fish swimming within it; I'm not a fan of plastic plants and bubbling treasure chests!
I have both an aquascaper 600 and 900 at present, I have a doser to automatically deliver nutrients and inline CO2 so can handle more demanding plants.
I quite like the overall feel of Lauris 'Escape' aquarium https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/escape.40308/ ; by that I mean the look of the gravel and wood - I think I could create something without the need for aquasoil in this layout and use things like buces and anubias attached to wood and stone.
I do also like the feel of the photo below but am looking for suggestions about planting it so it requires little maintenance. Things that spring to mind are crypts but I'm open to suggestions.
I'm really just looking for some suggestions or ideas from people who know from experience; I'm looking for something that looks good so I can enjoy it but doesn't require all the time a tank with fast growing carpets etc require. The 2 ideas above aren't set in stone so ideas are welcome!
Thanks
Andrew
You could argue if I don't have the time to look after the aquariums then I shouldn't have them but I very much want to enjoy the therapeutic view of a planted tank and the fish swimming within it; I'm not a fan of plastic plants and bubbling treasure chests!
I have both an aquascaper 600 and 900 at present, I have a doser to automatically deliver nutrients and inline CO2 so can handle more demanding plants.
I quite like the overall feel of Lauris 'Escape' aquarium https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/escape.40308/ ; by that I mean the look of the gravel and wood - I think I could create something without the need for aquasoil in this layout and use things like buces and anubias attached to wood and stone.
I do also like the feel of the photo below but am looking for suggestions about planting it so it requires little maintenance. Things that spring to mind are crypts but I'm open to suggestions.
I'm really just looking for some suggestions or ideas from people who know from experience; I'm looking for something that looks good so I can enjoy it but doesn't require all the time a tank with fast growing carpets etc require. The 2 ideas above aren't set in stone so ideas are welcome!
Thanks
Andrew