PICS! 20 long, dwarf compressiceps

[SunnyHouTX]

I like this new scape you got going Bee. Once you get all the livestock in, it's going to all come together very well.

[Complexity]

Crude has a pet rock! )

[Crude]

My favorite rock is missing ><

[Complexity]

I'm thinking of removing the one that branches upward from the bottom, going under the arch. I love that arch piece. I'm thinking it would look good on its own without the other branch distracting from it.

[aquabee]

I like this one better. I think I'd like to see it without the middle branch in there. I think the tank would look good without it. That would really focus the attention on the driftwood to the left which is really nice.

I love the way you have the rocks arranged on the right side with the shells trailing the pile off into the main tank. Very natural looking. If the fish move those shells from there, it would look good to add some small rocks to continue that theme.

Thanks much. If they move the shells, I'll definitely add some small smooth rocks from the betta tank.

So you think I should remove the arch piece? Or the one that branches upward from the bottom, kinda under the arch?

[Complexity]

I like this one better. I think I'd like to see it without the middle branch in there. I think the tank would look good without it. That would really focus the attention on the driftwood to the left which is really nice.

I love the way you have the rocks arranged on the right side with the shells trailing the pile off into the main tank. Very natural looking. If the fish move those shells from there, it would look good to add some small rocks to continue that theme.

[aquabee]

I really like it B!! It does have kind of a waste land feeling about it. Very cool. What's next? new fish?

Thanks b. I really hope I like it better once the water clears. The fish are LOVING it. They've been more active than ever, esp the new school of furcatus. I think I want to get more of those. They swim through every nook and crevice in the tank, flaring their fins and flashing their yellows. It's pretty awesome to watch.

Mike is holding a few Neolamprologus meleagris/stappersii (pearly ocellatus) juvies for me. We ordered them weeks ago but my tank just hasn't been ready. I think that if all goes well and stays stable, I'll be picking them up from him next week!!

[barrettsline]

I really like it B!! It does have kind of a waste land feeling about it. Very cool. What's next? new fish?


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[aquabee]

Well, it's still cloudy but it's been settling for a little over an hour. Looks somewhat sparse but I kinda like it. It almost has a wasteland feel to it... lol! Let me know what you guys think. Feel free to comment on the rocks this time too. The ones in the middle are a bit contrived, I know, but that's just cuz that middle branching piece is still floating, so I need them as anchors. I'll make them more haphazard once the wood waterlogs. The shells placement won't matter because the shellies will arrange them however they want... which is something I can't wait to see!!

[Complexity]

Looking forward to the new pics!

[aquabee]

Ok. I'll just come out and say it. The original wood scape was somewhat distracting, even while ignoring the rocks.

I've re-scaped and replaced the carbon with recharged Purigen. Once it settles, I'll post some pics... it's a little cloudy right now. I think there's a lot more free space now and it somewhat follows the golden ratio. Pics to follow in a couple hours! I'll need your guys' advice for sure.

[aquabee]

Your wood has a very freeform design which lets the fish swim in and out which is really nice. I think the only thing I'd suggest is to maybe pull the main arch off-center to continue with the freeform flow. Maybe try the golden ratio concept.

Thanks Vicki. I was thinking of moving the main arch to the left a little, in keeping with the golden ratio and focal point concept. I think that and getting all the crazy distracting rocks out of the way will help.

[aquabee]

Looks jumbled to me.

Awesome. That's actually what I was going for. :) But I think it looks a little crazy cuz of the way the rocks are right now.

Thanks for the very helpful suggestions! :furious:

[eklikewhoa]

Looks jumbled to me.

[Complexity]

Oh, I just love those fish! So delicate and colorful! Very pretty!

Your wood has a very freeform design which lets the fish swim in and out which is really nice. I think the only thing I'd suggest is to maybe pull the main arch off-center to continue with the freeform flow. Maybe try the golden ratio concept.