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Re: Aquatic Plants Digest V3 #1146
In a message dated 7/12/99 3:53:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Aquatic-Plants-Owner at actwin_com writes:
<< > I'm worried that if I go to a 6 foot long tank the length may squelchI
the
> advantage of having a nice depth of field. My alternative would be to use
> something like a 4-foot long, 90 gallon tank - or maybe 2 :). Does anyone
> want to sway my opinion? How is lighting best arranged in a 6 foot long
> tank?
Roger- >>
Roger,
I have a 6 foot by 18 inch 125 gallon tank. I used the third Amano book and
studied his pictures, then designed my tank. I do wish that it was deeper,
but the 72 inch length is really great. I have divided the tank into thirds
and aquascaped each third separately. I am on vacation so I don't have a
picture to share, but if you will contact me off APD (rdotta7777 at aol_com) I
will be happy to discuss further and send you a picture. Briefly, I used 12
pieces of dark, heavy driftwood. On the far right I used 7 pieces to create
an overhanging arch that the fish can swim thru. On the left, I used 5
pieces to create a dense bogwood area. And in the middle, I use only plants
for definition. It seems that no matter how big the tank is, I need one
larger. Although the next large tank will cost me a ton of money (alimony,
lawyer fees, etc.)
Just trying to change your mind on the tank size being a problem.
Hope it worked.
Rich D'Ottavio