Aquascaping my 20 long

[Lars6]

This is my first planted tank aquascape. I’m not sure if I’m happy with it. I don’t have a co2 system but plan to get one for Christmas (I know that’s 6 months away). Until then, I’m stuck with a tank where plant growth is not optimal. My micro swords are melting and browning as well. Aside from that, how does the aquascape look? I would love suggestions. Any plants I should add? The rock resting on the wood is temporary and is there to waterlog the wood. Thanks

 

[mattison187]

Looks good

 

[Tim the fish]

This is my first planted tank aquascape. I’m not sure if I’m happy with it. I don’t have a co2 system but plan to get one for Christmas (I know that’s 6 months away). Until then, I’m stuck with a tank where plant growth is not optimal. My micro swords are melting and browning as well. Aside from that, how does the aquascape look? I would love suggestions. Any plants I should add? The rock resting on the wood is temporary and is there to waterlog the wood. Thanks
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Beautiful

 

[Davidiator]

Lucky...

 

[burntrubber]

You should spread out the plants and not stick it in in a thick bunch. The ones in the center will just die.

 

[Drstrangelove]

Is it my imagination?

The tank looks like it's not touching the wood in the center. Maybe the 2 pieces of wood underneath either side are tricking me into thinking the board is being propped up on the ends and sagging underneath. (Optical illusion?)

Anyway, the tank looks nice. As you already seem to be aware, the tall rock should go somewhere else (out?) when you're done using it as an anchor.

 

[imabot]

You could setup a diy c02 system with 2 liter bottles for under 50 dollars.

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Add some long twigs/vines.

 

[PYRU]

Sa puffer tank?

 

[J. H.]

My $0 DIY CO2 unit: