D's Amazing Tank - Aquarium Advice

travis simonson · 12-31-2005, 04:34 PM

I've posted a few pics of my friend Donna's amazing freshwater planted tank before but I've never posted a full-tank shot of her amazing aquarium.

Well, here goes. This picture does not do it justice. It is simply one of the most amazing tanks I have ever seen in person. Absolutely spectacular. This is one case where her photography skills fail to capture the beauty of the scene. I'll get her to work on it though :P

Jchillin · 12-31-2005, 04:36 PM

Travis, please let Donna know that she has indeed captured the beauty of her tank in this pic. Anything more and I'll just jump out of my window.

Steven_Askham · 12-31-2005, 04:38 PM

WOW that is amazing - I was about ready to give up on my 'attempt at a planted tank' but that has just encouraged me to work at it.

So next on shopping list: [acronym:205f6c077b="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:205f6c077b] system lol

travis simonson · 12-31-2005, 04:44 PM

Never give up. It isn't as hard as people might make you think. D did this in six months with no prior experience. She's a natural, but anyone can do it with a little dedication

travis simonson · 12-31-2005, 04:52 PM

And, to paraphrase a line from 2001: A Space Odyssey - "Oh My God, It's Full of Shrimp!" :P

If you could see it closely you would notice that D has hundreds, possibly thousands, of cherry reds just happily grazing in the tank. Of all the shrimp raisers/breeders I know, only Piscesgirl may be better at it than D. It is just crazy to see in person.

*nods to PG and suggests an unholy alliance with D*

Steven_Askham · 12-31-2005, 04:56 PM

Thats it then - soon my 'planting' misson will begin lol.

czcz · 12-31-2005, 05:01 PM

Quote:

to paraphrase a line from 2001: A Space Odyssey

Its funny: my first thought was that it looked like an exotic world from some great sci-fi movie. What a great tank! I could only hope to make something so interesting and involving to the eye.

fishyrican · 12-31-2005, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jchillin

Travis, please let Donna know that she has indeed captured the beauty of her tank in this pic. Anything more and I'll just jump out of my window.

WOW!!

**Zagz** · 12-31-2005, 09:05 PM

Absolutely breathtaking! She has done an amazing job!

Toirtis · 12-31-2005, 09:22 PM

Wow, that is spectacular....she could win many an aquascaping contest with that beauty.

12-31-2005, 04:34 PM	#1
travis simonson Hortipath Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,038 Images: 32	D's Amazing Tank I've posted a few pics of my friend Donna's amazing freshwater planted tank before but I've never posted a full-tank shot of her amazing aquarium. Well, here goes. This picture does not do it justice. It is simply one of the most amazing tanks I have ever seen in person. Absolutely spectacular. This is one case where her photography skills fail to capture the beauty of the scene. I'll get her to work on it though :P __________________ “There is something in the quality of a good translation that can never be captured in the original.” -William Gibson

12-31-2005, 04:36 PM	#2
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	Travis, please let Donna know that she has indeed captured the beauty of her tank in this pic. Anything more and I'll just jump out of my window. __________________ _________________________________

12-31-2005, 04:38 PM	#3
Steven_Askham Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England / Posts: 1,144	WOW that is amazing - I was about ready to give up on my 'attempt at a planted tank' but that has just encouraged me to work at it. So next on shopping list: [acronym:205f6c077b="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:205f6c077b] system lol __________________ 3 Foot : 4 Discus & 2 Blue Rams & 2 Bristlenose & 3 Cockatoo's 3 Foot : 2 Yellow Belly Turtles. 2 Foot: Salt Water

12-31-2005, 04:44 PM	#4
travis simonson Hortipath Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,038 Images: 32	Never give up. It isn't as hard as people might make you think. D did this in six months with no prior experience. She's a natural, but anyone can do it with a little dedication __________________ “There is something in the quality of a good translation that can never be captured in the original.” -William Gibson

12-31-2005, 04:52 PM	#5
travis simonson Hortipath Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,038 Images: 32	And, to paraphrase a line from 2001: A Space Odyssey - "Oh My God, It's Full of Shrimp!" :P If you could see it closely you would notice that D has hundreds, possibly thousands, of cherry reds just happily grazing in the tank. Of all the shrimp raisers/breeders I know, only Piscesgirl may be better at it than D. It is just crazy to see in person. nods to PG and suggests an unholy alliance with D __________________ “There is something in the quality of a good translation that can never be captured in the original.” -William Gibson

12-31-2005, 04:56 PM	#6
Steven_Askham Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England / Posts: 1,144	Thats it then - soon my 'planting' misson will begin lol. __________________ 3 Foot : 4 Discus & 2 Blue Rams & 2 Bristlenose & 3 Cockatoo's 3 Foot : 2 Yellow Belly Turtles. 2 Foot: Salt Water

12-31-2005, 09:22 PM	#10
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Wow, that is spectacular....she could win many an aquascaping contest with that beauty. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

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