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[JamesM]

Personally, I like option 2, although option 4 could work if you play more with the right stone - don't be afraid to angle is to the right too.

Also, push the stones right into the substrate and, like Mark said, brush some sand around the base of the stones to give the impression the stone has come through the ground and has been like it for years and years. Right now they look a little set on top of the land... I know this is only a play scape atm, but still... every little helpsâ„¢

 

[AdAndrews]

will do, will do.

 

[AdAndrews]

I have tried the paintbrush technique..

ps. the rock choice for these pictures isnt necesarily the one i will go with, just the one that was already in there.

 

[JamesM]

Makes hell of a difference though, eh? 8)

 

[AdAndrews]

I agree, it does make it look better, what do you rekon to the scape, I quite like this:

I cant believe the poor quality of my pictures It looks much better in real life.

 

[JamesM]

Pics are fine bud, and yeah, that works for me 8)

 

[AdAndrews]

I've just tweaked it a little more, something im sure i will continue to do in the future when scaping inside the tank etc..
Need to look at planting now, i kinda want something different than the usual HC foreground, thanks for your help


Adam

 

[JamesM]

Yeah, don't rush it bud... Samc suggested moss earlier, and I'd agree... maybe a gravel foreground, moss in the cracks and stems of your choice for the background... so many options available

 

[AdAndrews]

so many options available

Yeah, spose thats the beauty of it
you will have to wait and see

 

[Nelson]

love the last ones .great stones as well.

 

[AdAndrews]

thanks dude

 

[amy4342]

Looks awesome, all choices look good to me. I think this will be stunning when it's done.

 

[Steve Smith]

Those last few shots are great Ad. I'd be a little concerned the rocks ar the front might get lost in any foreground plant, if you're going down that route, but it looks fantastic

 

[AdAndrews]

I think im going with a half open fore, with sand/fine gravel and then close to the "second rock back" as it were 2-3 species of moss for in the rocks too, and then a grassy type plant here and there, and some rotala in the rear.
thanks

 

[John Starkey]

HI ad,i really like the rock layout,but i would try it in the tank if i were you,that way you will get a better sense of scale,
good luck, john.

 

[AdAndrews]

Ok, thanks for the advice, will do.