Quick rescape

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  1. Christiaan Duvenage

    Christiaan Duvenage

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    I was bored today so I decided to make some work for myself.I had no definite plan so I just made it up as I went along.Changed substrate from black fine gravel to prodibo aqua growth soil.
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    Looks much better. Especially the extra space up front, where your schools can use the open spots as they need.

    All that it needs are some shorter plants in front of/around the driftwood, maybe even some sort of ground cover?

    Overall, well done. Keep it up.
     
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    Looks very nice @Christiaan Duvenage. Did you add some more wood to it?

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    Christiaan Duvenage

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    @SalmonAfrica.Tnx.Yes looks a bit dull in front.Ive always struggled with carpets but with the aqua soil I should have a better chance.I'm not finished yet.Will ad some Monty Carlo or HC soon.And I'll probably rearrange a bit too.

    @Pierré Schoonraad.Yes.added a few loose pieces that was lying around in the garage.
     
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    That looked like fun .... Think I will jump in and do one also this evening, thanks for the inspiration.
     
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    Christiaan Duvenage

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    I reckon I should swop the rocks and Anubia with the vallis?
     
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    Vallis seems to work better for me when it is at the opposite side of your return flow, that way it grows around the back and the water circulation allows for longer leaf growth.
     
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    I agree it would look nice with some low growing plants in front but irrespective, i still think it looks stunning
     
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    Looks good.
    Well done.
     
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    That looks great. I really like the Vallis.
     
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    Looks good. Could you take a close up of the soil?
     
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    That looks great.
    Since converting to Prodibio as well I have been happy with plant growth. It has been phenomenal.
     
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