r/Aquascape 6h ago

Discussion Planted tank

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Marks out of ten please


r/Aquascape 2h ago

Video Overgrown garden. lots of stems. Hope u enjoy!

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54 Upvotes

First time posting here so I hope this tank is suitable.

The overgrown look is purposeful. Not only was that the look I wanted (wildflower garden) but paired with a betta sorority, they need a jungle style tank to mitigate aggression as best as possible.

DIY co2. First planted tank. Twinstar s series. Apt1 and 3. Thrive root capsules. Fluval stratum substrate.


r/Aquascape 10h ago

Show and Tell [OC] Its looking aight

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192 Upvotes

A but of update on my tank


r/Aquascape 3h ago

Show and Tell [OC] It came back

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40 Upvotes

r/Aquascape 12h ago

Image Mud substrate aquarium, dug up from the garden, no cap.

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r/Aquascape 1h ago

Seeking Suggestions Just starting

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Hey, I did some research today and i always really enjoy the youtube videos on this stuff. Well i came across a big fish tank that i think i have a solid plan for. Tell me if im sorely mistaken on my choices 😂


r/Aquascape 26m ago

Seeking Suggestions Wanting to switch to live plants

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Hey all, I have what I feel like is a beautiful tank...but the plants are all plastic. After researching, I want to move away from plastic and get live plants. I'd like to get it as close to what I have now as possible. It's a 10-gallon, housing a honey gourami, some black neons, and a clown pleco, and as a busy mom, I would like low maintenance plants if possible! And preferably something that can eventually transfer easily to a larger tank.

So...I come to you, those more experienced than I am...what plants would you recommend for my tank?


r/Aquascape 12h ago

Question 3 Day Blackout

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13 Upvotes

Started a 3 day blackout this morning to get rid of the algae. I removed the co2 components. What can I expect when I take off the cover this weekend?


r/Aquascape 10h ago

Image Finally getting somewhere

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9 Upvotes

30 cm cube. Was struggling with my pearl weed melting from the bottom and decided to not touch it for a month. Turns out that was all it needed. Finally quite happy with my scape.


r/Aquascape 9h ago

Question Is my dirted tank cap too deep?

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I’ve recently started work on my first aquarium and after about five weeks, some of my plants have started to get translucent and very yellow. I’m wondering if it is because of my sand cap being too deep any suggestions to the problem?


r/Aquascape 1h ago

Question Planting question

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Is it ok to bunch my rotalas. Currently all my plants havent came so im waiting on them before i give rotalas alot of space. Im doing a dutch style.


r/Aquascape 1d ago

Show and Tell [OC] 4 month old tank

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164 Upvotes

80 gallon (300 liter), 4 month old tank. What do you guys think?


r/Aquascape 12h ago

Seeking Suggestions Plant shrivelling

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Can't someone please advise what I'm doing wrong here. This tank is about 3 month old. I just added 2 snails a week ago. The plants keep dying off. Like the stem becomes soft and then just float and disentegrate. And the darkNess(black spot) . Some I can rub off but some I can't. The soil is fluval stratum. Any one can give their 2 cent. I just did another water change 70% a day ago.


r/Aquascape 1d ago

Show and Tell [OC] 1 month update on my 15 gallon tank

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About 1 months ago I tore down my old 15-gallon Dutch tank. I had started neglecting it a bit and felt like it was the right time to try something new.

This time I wanted to build a scape around hardscape rather than just plants. I always felt that rocks and wood give a tank a lot more character and make it look more unique.

The tank is running on DIY CO2, which I disperse using an internal filter, along with a SunSun HBL-303 HOB filter.

Originally, I had Bacopa on the far left and Monte Carlo as the carpet (mostly trying to save what was left from the previous tank). As the tank matured, I swapped the Bacopa for Ludwigia repens and replaced the Monte Carlo with dwarf hairgrass.

I’m honestly really happy with how it’s growing in. It’s still got a long way to go, but every week it looks a little better.


r/Aquascape 1d ago

Show and Tell [OC] Moss wall update.

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This is one month after I set it up, left it alone and didn't touch anything in the tank other than scrape the glass.


r/Aquascape 12h ago

Seeking Suggestions Plants shrivelling

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Can't someone please advise what I'm doing wrong here. This tank is about 3 month old. I just added 2 snails a week ago. The plants keep dying off. Like the stem becomes soft and then just float and disentegrate. And the dark Ness. Some I can rub off but some I can't. The soil is fluval stratum. Any one can give their 2 cent. I just did another water change 70% a day ago.


r/Aquascape 1d ago

Show and Tell [OC] 90S Landen Scape (Forrest style?)

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I started this tank with the intention of it being a Forrest style tank with good depth. However I've somehow ended up with this. I do like it however I am curious to see what suggestions people may have.

Tank will be displayed at work and is viewable from both the left glass and the front glass. The right glass will be mostly against a wall.

I did not have the best stump to work with. But this is what I managed to put together.

Suggestions? Advice?


r/Aquascape 14h ago

Question Easiest, least disruptive way to switch capping layer in dirted tank?

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I have a 2 month old planted tank, just snails rn with some neocaridina shrimp on the way. I have about 1/2 inch of potting soil plus a layer of gravel (caribsea something or other), but I’ve found my gravel layer is a bit shallow and messy looking, and the color of the stones are pretty but show detritus and poop easily. I’ve been thinking of switching to a darker, finer substrate layer for some more contrast and make it a bit deeper toward the back. I don’t wanna do too much to disturb the ecosystem or have to uproot all my plants, could I just gradually add in the new substrate and sift out some of the old when I do a water change until enough of it is replaced? Or should I just live with the gravel haha. It’s not causing any major problems, I’m just regretting my decision a bit.


r/Aquascape 1d ago

Show and Tell [OC] Update! Thanks for helping me choose! 😊

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Bruce my Gold Gourami always showing off 🤣


r/Aquascape 1d ago

Seeking Suggestions Shrimp Tank Ideas

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6 Upvotes

Hello,

First tank set up. Thought this rock in my yard looked cool. looking for plant recommendations for this unheated shrimp Tank


r/Aquascape 1d ago

Discussion Pt.2 I am horrible at aquascaping

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15 Upvotes

I just wanted to give everyone a current update on how the tank looks. I went to a nearby pond and got some plants as you can see. I added a central piece of wood for the contrast as well. If yall have any more suggestions pls do comment them. less


r/Aquascape 21h ago

Seeking Suggestions Need Suggestions and Tips (NEWBIE)

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I just set up my first 80-gallon planted tank yesterday and followed the vendor’s recommendations, but I’m not really happy with how it turned out. I imagined it would look much more lush and natural, but right now it feels empty.

Tank details:
80 gallons
Clip-on LED light
Gravel substrate
Aquaspeed 6-in-1 fertilizer
No CO₂ (only venturi)
No hardscape (rocks or driftwood)

I’m not sure what plant species the vendor gave me.
I’d really appreciate some constructive feedback. What would you change first? Should I add hardscape, more plants, or rearrange the existing ones? I’m open to any suggestions since this is my first aquascape.
Thanks in advance!


r/Aquascape 1d ago

Seeking Suggestions What plants should I add to this tank?

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Hello want to see what plants you guys would think would be good for this tank. I do want taller plants in the back to cover the background with medium plants in the middle with some carpet at the front. Any ideas on our end? Any cool types of plants I should add? Any changes needed to the aquascape?


r/Aquascape 1d ago

Show and Tell [OC] Flooding time!

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After 4.5 weeks of drystarting with only moss attached, my plants finally arrived.
Time to flood and pray nothing floats away 🙏🏻

What do you think?

List of plants:
- Pinnatifida „Uttara Kanada“
- Bucephalandra „Kedagang“
- Anubias „Pangolino“
- Ludwigia Palustris „Super Red“
- Lymnophilia sessiflora
- Bucephalandra „Brownie Ghost“ (coming soon)
- Hydrocotyle Teipartia „mini“
- Cryptocoryne „parva“
- Coral moss


r/Aquascape 1d ago

Seeking Suggestions What should I add(rotala in the back middle and left, just need to grow in)

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8 Upvotes

Tank=60cm*30cm*36cm
Back right feels empty
Running Co2 through the internal filter(diy Co2)
Looking to upgrade the light(pls sugest lights around the chihiros a ii 60cm price)