1.5feet aquascape attempt

[hiisoka]

Hi




This is my first try at aquascaping.
Objective is to replicate some sort of "rock scape"
something along the line of a rocky cliff
plants are beginner plants like windelov fern and java moss on driftwood


Tried to create a focal point in the middle of the tank ,
with the sand sloping up towards the back, which is helped by the
outflow of the filter (eheim 2213)


but i find the flow a little too strong, need something to regulate the flow, so probably add a flow control valve? or change the spray bar to lily pipe? which one would be better? Hope the bros here can advise,

Thanks!

Bro, nice setup!

Do fill us with some info to better advice u.
What type of fishes are you keeping and how many?
What is the flowrate at this point? Eheim filter?

[infoate]

Don't look like first time at all! Nice scape!

wow i love the hardscape. however the plant choice can be better

[peanut8787]

Your hardscape is looking good. Maybe you could change the fern and tie more moss around the dw. If you are not injecting co2 then its fine. Use a lily pipe for smoother outflow.

[hiisoka]

Originally Posted by Planted

Bro, nice setup!

Do fill us with some info to better advice u.
What type of fishes are you keeping and how many?
What is the flowrate at this point? Eheim filter?

i have 10 cardinal tetras now
but the current seems too strong for them
i am aiming to keep a small colony of corydoras habrosus.

initially was planning to keep a pair of apistos
but i think with the current scape, not likely

filter is eheim 2213

Originally Posted by infoate

Don't look like first time at all! Nice scape!

thanks

Originally Posted by ciaossu

wow i love the hardscape. however the plant choice can be better

hi
can u suggest wat might be better
plants for this scape?

Originally Posted by peanut8787

Your hardscape is looking good. Maybe you could change the fern and tie more moss around the dw. If you are not injecting co2 then its fine. Use a lily pipe for smoother outflow.

thx
i dont think i'll be injecting co2 with the current plants.
btw the ferns are on the driftwood when i bought it

[Jon-san]

Add 1 or 2 more tall rocks in the center to bring out the mountain scape presence. I like your rock selections. Colouration is very even. The filtration should be just about right (I use the same for my 1.5x1x1 planted. Got 40+ neons inside always swimming against the current. With addition of the tall rocks, it will provide some shelter from the current for your fishes to rest. A small school of habrosus would do really well. Do consider adding some shrimps as well. Stay clear of Yamatos though, as those will make short work of your mosses. And a horned nerite + zebra nerite combo for tank cleaning.

What sort of gravel are you using?

hi, erm narrow java fern in the middle and mini nana around the rocks will be good as they're quite small and it will make your look bigger.

Great looking scape, more plants needed I must say.