Before and After...

[Wiggie]

Its taking me a while to get this right! My skills are a bit rusty in the aquascaping department after taking a break from this hobby, but the tank is coming along. Last night i reworked the tank and am liking it better. Still not satisfied but once I black out the back it will pop a little i think. So here's a before and after pic.

 

[Beetlebug515]

It's gonna look good one it fills in a bit. Good job!

 

[Yuki Rihwa]

As long it's suit your eyes and feel
For me I refer the first picture hehehe
*Have you ever consider to swap out those plastic tube with glass tube? It's much better cause glasses tube look invisible and look more professional

 

[Wiggie]

I actually finally blacked out the back of the tank and all equipment is pretty much either covered up or blended in now. Except for that damn heater.

 

[fishfanatic80]

I agree with the glass tube idea, I also would hide the thermometer cord a little. I hide my heater and thermometers in a sump but for the nanos I'll check it every once and awhile and not leave it actually in the tank. I like how in the second picture the angle of the driftwood helps shine light on the moss attached to it but in the first picture the driftwood that looks like a cave I would have left because I'm sure the fish appreciates that. But it's all preference either way you did a good job it looks like. Where's the fish?

 

[Wiggie]

I agree with the glass tube idea, I also would hide the thermometer cord a little. I hide my heater and thermometers in a sump but for the nanos I'll check it every once and awhile and not leave it actually in the tank. I like how in the second picture the angle of the driftwood helps shine light on the moss attached to it but in the first picture the driftwood that looks like a cave I would have left because I'm sure the fish appreciates that. But it's all preference either way you did a good job it looks like. Where's the fish?

Here's one of my new Gold Head Calvus. Other stock includes a White Seam Bristlenose, but that's it for now. Just getting it going. Also, i finally blacked out the tank so mostly everything's covered up.

 

[Spartan1229]

def like the new setup more.

 

[Beetlebug515]

As long it's suit your eyes and feel
For me I refer the first picture hehehe
*Have you ever consider to swap out those plastic tube with glass tube? It's much better cause glasses tube look invisible and look more professional

They're commonly called lily pipes, and they look awesome so long as a tank doesn't have algae problems. Because they are clear, any algae buildup looks worse than it is.

 

[Fat Homer]

They're commonly called lily pipes, and they look awesome so long as a tank doesn't have algae problems. Because they are clear, any algae buildup looks worse than it is.

As someone who uses glassware, i can tell you the algae isnt the biggest problem, trying not to break it when cleaning/ removing it is lol...

I think i've been through 2 lily pipes and one input pipe from accidentally breaking them when cleaning / re-installing...