Guys I did a thing

[beau1990]

Hello again my lovely poly peeps, so after much debate with the wife and myself (especially after watching my dad fail over and over with them) I have switched to live plants! We're in the process of converting all the tanks over from synthetic to real decor so I figured I'd share it with you guys


Before


Afterexcuse the cloudiness the sand hadn't settled yet (WC)

 

[LBDave]

Not a poly guy but you are right on track with the live plants. Only way to go with an aquarium IMHO. More work? Yeah a bit but the look and feel of the tank! Blood sweat and tears well spent. Bravo.

 

[LBDave]

Not a poly guy but you are right on track with the live plants. Only way to go with an aquarium IMHO. More work? Yeah a bit but the look and feel of the tank! Blood sweat and tears well spent. Bravo.

Maybe jaws will follow your lead....

J jaws7777

 

[LBDave]

Maybe jaws will follow your lead....

J jaws7777

Come to think of it, a gar would really appreciate natural vegetation.

 

[beau1990]

Thanks Dave I know the plants will help keep nitrates down and all that but I worry about all the bb that I took out by removing the fake decor

 

[jaws7777]

Looks great beau



Lol not me. Love the way it looks but dont like dealing with them

Maybe jaws will follow your lead....

J jaws7777

 

[LBDave]

Looks great beau



Lol not me. Love the way it looks but dont like dealing with them

It will just take time to change your mind.

 

[LBDave]

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[jaws7777]

It will just take time to change your mind.

Only in a smaller dedicated tank. I wish i had the patience for it but sadly do not

 

[beau1990]

It will just take time to change your mind.

I'll be honest it's a bit frustrating with these smaller plants I initially had the tall one (can't remember correct name for it) in there first with all the fake stuff but it took off like mad so I took the plunge they haven't uprooted it yet but I woke up this morning to all my mini swords floating around