Be honest. I posted it a few times on other subreddits about planting and got almost a thousand views and barely any (0-1) comments on them. It's new and still cycling.
Posted by Circuit-Nomad
22 Comments
BigBobsBeepers420 on
Just needs some plants imo, give it time time wasn’t built in a day
IntentionDelicious83 on
Its got personality so far. You’ll prob start to like it more after you’ve added some plants, in the background and bases of the rocks
Key_Complex_7300 on
It looks good. Once the plants kick in it’s gonna ne amaaazing.
Professer-Tea on
I love it; the dimension and height of the decoration is perfect. Once you get some plants going it’ll be a show stopper!
Bidhitter400 on
Take out all the stuff on the left or right side and you’ll have a nice tank to look at Think “rule of thirds” for composition
questions-__ on
it’s bare but not ugly. add plants ofc, carpeting plants too and i’d say maybe test different color backgrounds like black or white to make it pop out more and hide the wires and stuff. i like the rock placement a lot
fucer_who_loves_cats on
Plants and a new light will make it look like a miracle
Samus4eva on
The hardscape looks good. What are you plans for plants?
nlhrb on
Don’t seek validation from others. Do YOU like it? Do YOU think it looks good? If yes, then it looks good. It’s yours.
DueAd2535 on
Might be because it’s looking kinda dull and cloudy with the lighting and during cycle. The hardscape on the right looks good, may be change the left a little to make a V shape? it will looks way better anyways when you start planting, as it gets established and the hardscape wont matter to much
wlake82 on
I love the hardscape. Like everyone said, just add some plants and maybe more wood. Only thing I would have changed is put a background of some sort on it, though that’s just me. I just finished spray painting my 5 and 10g tanks matte black.
greecegenis on
Needs some colors (plans and decorations)
FateOfExile on
I seriously love it! Add some plants and you will be blown away. Love the placement of all the driftwood. Absolutely incredible!
Pondnymph on
In the beginning, when the Earth had cooled…
No one should be judging your tank, it looks absolutely primordial and full of potential and your rock placement is excellent. Before you plant, consider a temporary background picture of space to finish the look.
No not at all just give it a nice black or blue background maybe some foreground plants or a rock and it’ll look more appealing fa sho and when you can get a nice light that runs across the entire length of the tank and keep it moved 2/3rds to the front of the tank so the light is more spread along the front length of the tank
Future-Implement-522 on
Looks really good. Some carpeting plants in that open spot would look really great! Tanks take tome to fully come together ans you have an amazing start. Once you get some plants in their its going to look amazing!
Quiet-Degree-8879 on
Because you don’t have any companions in your tank you have an awesome opportunity to consider a “dry start” for planting!
With the water drained, you can suuuuper easily add carpeting and rooting plants to the wet soil. You can also glue/tie other epiphytic plants/mosses to the rocks! Mist your new plants, then gently cover everything inside the tank with a sheet of cling wrap/plastic wrap (whatever you call it).
Then leave it to grow with a good light source, misting periodically. Your grow light, the moisture, and humidity will allow for the plants to root without floating off from being disturbed by a turbulent water column being moved by your hands!
(Edit: I forgot to add your tank doesn’t look ugly! Just full of potential!
Cool texture with the rocks. Good use of tank depth!
Consider a technique used by many aquascapers of aligning the rock texture with a consistent direction across the tank. It helps to make the rocks feel more cohesive. Like they’re growing from the same earth. If you’re worried about the bottom glass use plastic crating underneath the rocks and substrate.
Additionally you have a very symmetrical weight distribution , slightly favoring the left side, of hard scape in your tank. This can be great! However another fun thing to try could be asymmetrical balance.
Possibly try turning that one large horizontal rock on the left vertical for a dramatic sense of height and visual intrigue! You already have most of your rocks oriented vertically so it would match the directional energy well.
If you don’t like how things look now, keep moving them around. Ideas such as repeating direction, lines and visual flow, scale, balance, proportion, silhouettes, symmetry, or even asymmetry can all be unique things to explore. Ask yourself what your focal point is. What your theme or inspiration may be. Look to other aquascapers and styles. Look to nature for inspiration. (Also most definitely consider your companion pets needs when designing this)
Over all you have already utilized tank depth well. Nice use of negative space. This will give places for the eyes to rest and also areas to put different plants. Good job, keep on going with your tank design! You’re doing great!
elom44 on
It just needs life.
TeenyTinyFam on
A background wouldn’t hurt, but otherwise it looks fine. Not all fishes have plants in their natural habitats.
mhirem on
I mean, it’s not my taste in aesthetics, but honestly it does have a particular vibe to it that you could definitely work with and turn into something cool and unique. Lean into looks like prehistoric or wasteland or just general rocky scapes. The driftwood placing is pretty cool.
Character-Stomach739 on
I’m sure it had a good personality though.
Haha jk. Don’t bother with others. If it brings you joy n if your fish are happy, nothing else matters
22 Comments
Just needs some plants imo, give it time time wasn’t built in a day
Its got personality so far. You’ll prob start to like it more after you’ve added some plants, in the background and bases of the rocks
It looks good. Once the plants kick in it’s gonna ne amaaazing.
I love it; the dimension and height of the decoration is perfect. Once you get some plants going it’ll be a show stopper!
Take out all the stuff on the left or right side and you’ll have a nice tank to look at Think “rule of thirds” for composition
it’s bare but not ugly. add plants ofc, carpeting plants too and i’d say maybe test different color backgrounds like black or white to make it pop out more and hide the wires and stuff. i like the rock placement a lot
Plants and a new light will make it look like a miracle
The hardscape looks good. What are you plans for plants?
Don’t seek validation from others. Do YOU like it? Do YOU think it looks good? If yes, then it looks good. It’s yours.
Might be because it’s looking kinda dull and cloudy with the lighting and during cycle. The hardscape on the right looks good, may be change the left a little to make a V shape? it will looks way better anyways when you start planting, as it gets established and the hardscape wont matter to much
I love the hardscape. Like everyone said, just add some plants and maybe more wood. Only thing I would have changed is put a background of some sort on it, though that’s just me. I just finished spray painting my 5 and 10g tanks matte black.
Needs some colors (plans and decorations)
I seriously love it! Add some plants and you will be blown away. Love the placement of all the driftwood. Absolutely incredible!
In the beginning, when the Earth had cooled…
No one should be judging your tank, it looks absolutely primordial and full of potential and your rock placement is excellent. Before you plant, consider a temporary background picture of space to finish the look.
In your scape focal point is missing. Usually ppl try to apply rule of third. Try below link to get some inspiration. https://buceplant.com/blogs/aquascaping-guides-and-tips/3-composition-guides-for-creating-a-beautiful-aquascape
No not at all just give it a nice black or blue background maybe some foreground plants or a rock and it’ll look more appealing fa sho and when you can get a nice light that runs across the entire length of the tank and keep it moved 2/3rds to the front of the tank so the light is more spread along the front length of the tank
Looks really good. Some carpeting plants in that open spot would look really great! Tanks take tome to fully come together ans you have an amazing start. Once you get some plants in their its going to look amazing!
Because you don’t have any companions in your tank you have an awesome opportunity to consider a “dry start” for planting!
With the water drained, you can suuuuper easily add carpeting and rooting plants to the wet soil. You can also glue/tie other epiphytic plants/mosses to the rocks! Mist your new plants, then gently cover everything inside the tank with a sheet of cling wrap/plastic wrap (whatever you call it).
Then leave it to grow with a good light source, misting periodically. Your grow light, the moisture, and humidity will allow for the plants to root without floating off from being disturbed by a turbulent water column being moved by your hands!
(Edit: I forgot to add your tank doesn’t look ugly! Just full of potential!
Cool texture with the rocks. Good use of tank depth!
Consider a technique used by many aquascapers of aligning the rock texture with a consistent direction across the tank. It helps to make the rocks feel more cohesive. Like they’re growing from the same earth. If you’re worried about the bottom glass use plastic crating underneath the rocks and substrate.
Additionally you have a very symmetrical weight distribution , slightly favoring the left side, of hard scape in your tank. This can be great! However another fun thing to try could be asymmetrical balance.
Possibly try turning that one large horizontal rock on the left vertical for a dramatic sense of height and visual intrigue! You already have most of your rocks oriented vertically so it would match the directional energy well.
If you don’t like how things look now, keep moving them around. Ideas such as repeating direction, lines and visual flow, scale, balance, proportion, silhouettes, symmetry, or even asymmetry can all be unique things to explore. Ask yourself what your focal point is. What your theme or inspiration may be. Look to other aquascapers and styles. Look to nature for inspiration. (Also most definitely consider your companion pets needs when designing this)
Over all you have already utilized tank depth well. Nice use of negative space. This will give places for the eyes to rest and also areas to put different plants. Good job, keep on going with your tank design! You’re doing great!
It just needs life.
A background wouldn’t hurt, but otherwise it looks fine. Not all fishes have plants in their natural habitats.
I mean, it’s not my taste in aesthetics, but honestly it does have a particular vibe to it that you could definitely work with and turn into something cool and unique. Lean into looks like prehistoric or wasteland or just general rocky scapes. The driftwood placing is pretty cool.
I’m sure it had a good personality though.
Haha jk. Don’t bother with others. If it brings you joy n if your fish are happy, nothing else matters