Hi All.
I thought I'd resurrect this thread to give an update on my multi-tank syndrome, and total tank chaos.
As many of you know, I'm very keen on fish, and have "several" tanks *cough*
. I have been in the process of rearranging my tanks for a long, long time. Unfortunately, as I have been born genetically bereft of any design skills, my tanks have ended up being suitable for the fish, but never really looked quite right, which had left me a tad dissatisfied with the results. It didn't seem to matter how much I read about aquascaping, how many demonstrations I watched online, or attended in person, I appear to be incapable of absorbing that knowledge and putting it into practice.
Imagine my surprise when several coincidences arose, and provided me with the most amazing opportunity.
Quite some time ago people on this forum had recommended Aquarium Gardens for plants. I ordered plants online for delivery, and not long after that I realised that I lived within a very reasonable driving distance from this shop, and went for a visit. It's a stunning shop, and the staff are lovely. I only felt out of my depth due to my lack of design skills.
Earlier this year I was sorting out the spare bedroom for delivery of new furniture. As I was pulling storage boxes out from under the bed I realised how much fish-related stuff I'd accumulated over the past 3 years, including lots of rock and wood.
Our very own
@Matt confessed to his interest in aquascaping, and set up his own site
http://www.scapeeasy.co.uk/index.htm"Hmmmmm, interesting" I thought, and quite a coincidence considering the amount of materials I'd discovered. I knew that Matt would understand that my priority would always be my fish rather than the plants, and when we discussed my situation, he agreed to help me with my tanks.
Then, to top it off, Maidenhead Aquatics had a sale on Fluval Roma tanks.
So, the situation I have found myself in is one where I live surrounded by several great LFS, and Aquarium Gardens. I wanted to make my tanks look better, Matt had the knowledgs/skill, was prepared to help, and we had his website as a platform on which to discuss ideas and share pictures. I consider myself to be one very lucky bunny to find myself with this opportunity to finally get things right with my tanks.
Approximately a month ago Matt and I made a start on reviewing available materials for recycling, and discussing tank plans. We started on a tiger barb tank, which is currently set up, and the plants are growing in before I introduce the fish. Over the next week or two I will post pics here to show the tank (which I am completely over the moon with), and will post more pics when I introduce the fish & they have settled in. For those of you who would like to have a laugh at how much rock & wood I had accumulated, or are interested in the details of the tank & process, here's the link
http://scapeeasy.co.uk/advice.htmI will also use this thread to update on the other tanks as we work through the reorganisation.