if you want my pic next to the aquarium for comparison , VOTE HERE lol this way u can be sure its 4 ft
Rate My Planted Fish Tank !
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that tank isnt 4ft long lol take a picture with a tape measure along side it 
when you getting the new tank to put those oscars in and the gar etc?? oscars will reach around 16inchs
when you getting the new tank to put those oscars in and the gar etc?? oscars will reach around 16inchs
Sorry I haven't read the thread just watched the video.
Firstly, AMAZING OSCAR! Personally a fish I typically hate but that one is amazing looking.
Secondly fix them fish else they'll do it for you if you get my drift.
As for the tank I'd recommend reading this article on aquascaping:
http://www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_aquascaping.php
Also if you read up on relief composition or basic photography, think hierarchy of information, visual direction, positive and negative spaces...
Before stocking a tank you aim to aquascape create a natural guide for the eye with the hardscape both on the x and y plane but also on the z plane. You want to look at the tank as a whole and guide the eye around it but ultimately to have some where for it to land and rest. That is the easiest way to put it. Start with hardscape then add in plants that will compliment. As the tank ages you can develope little nuances in smaller areas for close observation of specific fishes and what not but don't worry about it till your months into the tank growing out.
After you do this consider fish and how they will operate naturally inside the positive and negative space you've made in your tank. Some fish will work better then others visually for a number of reasons. Shy fish that hide in your java moss won't add or detract at all they are pretty easy to work with as you only notice them when looking specifically for them. When selecting your open water fish be mindful of how their movement, fins, colors, etc. may work or clash with your existing visual elements. I try to keep from having fish with similar colors to my plants, one will overpower the other. The red in a neon will detract from the red in a tiger lotus, but without a neon the tiger lotus will really appear much brighter red and even purple. Contrast is key. If you add too much color with your plants you will want to stick with basic, black, white and blue fish. Don't have fish that are too dark, leave that for your hardscape.
Hope this wasn't too much info.
Firstly, AMAZING OSCAR! Personally a fish I typically hate but that one is amazing looking.
Secondly fix them fish else they'll do it for you if you get my drift.
As for the tank I'd recommend reading this article on aquascaping:
http://www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_aquascaping.php
Also if you read up on relief composition or basic photography, think hierarchy of information, visual direction, positive and negative spaces...
Before stocking a tank you aim to aquascape create a natural guide for the eye with the hardscape both on the x and y plane but also on the z plane. You want to look at the tank as a whole and guide the eye around it but ultimately to have some where for it to land and rest. That is the easiest way to put it. Start with hardscape then add in plants that will compliment. As the tank ages you can develope little nuances in smaller areas for close observation of specific fishes and what not but don't worry about it till your months into the tank growing out.
After you do this consider fish and how they will operate naturally inside the positive and negative space you've made in your tank. Some fish will work better then others visually for a number of reasons. Shy fish that hide in your java moss won't add or detract at all they are pretty easy to work with as you only notice them when looking specifically for them. When selecting your open water fish be mindful of how their movement, fins, colors, etc. may work or clash with your existing visual elements. I try to keep from having fish with similar colors to my plants, one will overpower the other. The red in a neon will detract from the red in a tiger lotus, but without a neon the tiger lotus will really appear much brighter red and even purple. Contrast is key. If you add too much color with your plants you will want to stick with basic, black, white and blue fish. Don't have fish that are too dark, leave that for your hardscape.
Hope this wasn't too much info.
Thanks man that oscar is my favourite fish too everybody says that its the best looking oscar they have ever seen . Btw,That was very helpful what you said
ill try to change couple of things and some of what you mentioned I already did . Like i picked up a new jaguar cichlid , which is white against the black background ... Anyway thanks for the good advice Sent from my iPad using MonsterAquariaNetwork app
