My 50G

jcali10 · Post by **jcali10** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 8:13 pm

Thought I would finally post some of my handiwork. I set this tank up about a week before the January meeting.
Used to be able to see the rocks behind the Blyxa, but it has grown out some.

Post by **krisw** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:53 pm

Looks like you're having no problem growing plants. They all look good and heathy! The layout looks good. You're right about the rocks. Often times when hardscaping you've got to place bigger rocks than what looks correct at the time to compensate for plant growth later. Thanks for sharing!

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:16 am

That's looking really nice Joe.

Thanks for sharing a pic of your new setup. You'll get the hang of scaping as time goes on. Keep focusing on growing plants well and scaping won't be as frustrating down the road.

ingg · Post by **ingg** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:51 am

Looking nice and healthy! Are those corkscrew vals in the front corner though? Boy are those going to grow out...

JMLenke · Post by **JMLenke** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:18 am

Whats the single stem behind and to (our view) left of the neon?

jcali10 · Post by **jcali10** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:31 am

The Val in the front left is Vallisneria americana var. biwaensis, it's not supposed to get very tall. I will move it to the background if and when it gets taller.

The lone stem is Bacopa Carolinia, it's minty fresh. I have a few of those in there, obscured by the Cabomba in the back left corner. I plan on moving them to my 20 soon. I have more in the 20.

JMLenke · Post by **JMLenke** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:33 am

holy crap Im starting to get names down!

I thought it was Bacopa but wasnt sure, I have it in all of my tanks.

jcali10 · Post by **jcali10** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:34 am

I appreciate the comments. I think I learned the rocks should be taller than the foreground plants.

My 50G

My 50G

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