The CodFather
Aquarium Advice Freak
What if you flip the wood and have the big base on the filter side?
What if you flip the wood and have the big base on the filter side?
My favorite was both pieces as well. I can see how it takes up quite a bit of the tank though.
Is the slate screwed or caulked?
If screwed, you can loosen it and turn the slat so the smaller size lip is on the bottom.
I liked the filter on the left, drift wood though starting 1/3 from left with base curving to the point with the point to the right, though not touching the glass, having it terminate a couple inches before.
Also the arch would end up in the last 1/3rd of the tank making it a nice location for the feature area, using the rule of thirds.
The eye likes to start at the left and move toward the right, as if we are reading a page. By starting the base at that point in the tank it would leave a nice planting area on the left in front of the filter, blocking it off after they grow in.
The odd angle (you mentioned in relation to the slate) could be mitigated once there is substrate in there and maybe a stone to help prop it up/balance it.
It's screwed and rusted. It does swivel though. I think I understand what your saying. The rule of thirds is what I was going for with the tunnel under the wood. It would be about a 1/3 of the tank wide and about 2/3 of the way in (from the left). I might see if I can draw a picture. :/
And the wood touches the back and front of the tank already. I don't think I can change that without changing the arch. It's only 12cm from front to back.
Yes, just put the filter to the left and hide with plants!
I hope it will live up to everyone's expectations now!
Checked the temp this morning and its a nice 70F. Considering we don't have any heating on overnight and its mid winter here, I'm pretty happy with that.