Low Tech Aquascaping Part 1 of 2: Substrate and Hardscape
Pets & Animals 7 years ago 12,845 views
I finally get a chance to aquascape my rimless 75 gallon tank! In this episode, I work on the hardscape...the substrate, rocks, and driftwood all for less than $100. Part 2 (https://youtu.be/_gClmEPVKlg) will focus on the low tech plants both emersed and submersed. Music: Bay Breeze by FortyThr33 Frontier by Thomas VX Previous Videos: 75 gallon tank refurbishment: https://youtu.be/o8DQEvm4yNg De-rimming of the 75 gallon tank: https://youtu.be/M7umpA7TWls
I'm just catching up with comments...I try to get tanks on sale or used. Petco and Petsmart always have a $1 per gallon sale twice a year...so I get my smaller tanks there. For the larger tanks (75 gals), I go thru craigslist mostly. I go to trade shows as well for used tanks. Thanks for tuning in!
10. comment for Low Tech Aquascaping Part 1 of 2: Substrate and Hardscape
That piece of
wood works great with the tank dimensions and has a great shape and
symmetry. However the rocks are placed in a very orderly and unnatural
way. It looks like a person intentionally placed them there very neatly
instead of being placed there by the elements.
The stones are also a bit too different in colour and stacked on top of each other. That
might work with rocks of different shapes but not rounded shapes unless
you fill in the gap with sand or moss on the stones.
Use less rocks/stones and place them with a bit more care as to look more natural.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5lnQeKbMpM&index=51&list=PLqRTl_Z1_Igb8BcHUFGWJUDmYQJtiyu8s
https://youtu.be/RLCuNgMivoc?t=18s
20. comment for Low Tech Aquascaping Part 1 of 2: Substrate and Hardscape
If your driftwood doesn't completely sink on its own, you can weigh it down or tie it down with rocks.
I have used CO2 in the past with red plants and high light plants and it had its pros and cons.
30. comment for Low Tech Aquascaping Part 1 of 2: Substrate and Hardscape
http://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-60-lb-Multi-Purpose-Sand-40100307/100350266