In Search Of Elysium

[Marc Davis]

Hi guys. I made a video on how i do my DIY co2. little bit different from the norm and gives a lot of c02 for 2 weeks minimum.

[Marc Davis]

I got bored of my this setup. I considered it finished so ripped everything out and started again. Here is what I did:
Base made from fine gravel, tropica substrate and tropica aquasoil.
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Bogwood and more aquasoil
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Initial planting and flooding
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Finished planting a day later.
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That's where I'm at. Should look good once it fills in more.

[Second Hand Pat]

The new scape is beautiful Marc!! Did you pre-soak the wood so it would not float? You really have a natural knack for this.
Pat

[Marc Davis]

The new scape is beautiful Marc!! Did you pre-soak the wood so it would not float? You really have a natural knack for this.
Pat

Thanks pat. I've had it in setups in the past but was sat in my shed for ages. It's quite dense so it sank straight away.

[Marc Davis]

Starting to fill in nicely now. Treating the tank as a bit of a plant nursery now as I'm moving at the end of the month bit it's good to things grow out.

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[RogueDiscus]

Looks beautiful, Marc. In fact, I just nominated it for September's Pic of the Month contest. Keep the updates coming!
Steve

[Marc Davis]

Looks beautiful, Marc. In fact, I just nominated it for September's Pic of the Month contest. Keep the updates coming!
Steve

Thank you very much!!!

[Filip]

Very nice looking transition in natural scapes Marc , though I liked the Dutchy scape more.
I would only change the placement or get rid of the tall Taiwan and hygrophila on the right . Your hardscape is triangular and plants should follow that scape look and order .
I can't wait for this nature scape to grow and mature .
You have a very good sense for space and details and I think that you should aim your focus more on aquascaping tanks rather than discus at this point . Thats where your talent lays Marc

[Marc Davis]

Very nice looking transition in natural scapes Marc , though I liked the Dutchy scape more.
I would only change the placement or get rid of the tall Taiwan and hygrophila on the right . Your hardscape is triangular and plants should follow that scape look and order .
I can't wait for this nature scape to grow and mature .
You have a very good sense for space and details and I think that you should aim your focus more on aquascaping tanks rather than discus at this point . Thats where your talent lays Marc

Thanks for the kind words. This tank has been ripped down in preparation for my move to a bigger house next week. Bare bottom and just some bogwood and java fern at the moment.

Got big plans for the new setup. Will be a very green amazon jungle theme. I like proper fish tank setups rather than fine detailed aquascape to be honest. I think a tank is far more exciting when it's more jungley than a perfectly pruned aquascape.

[Marc Davis]

I've moved house. Much bigger place. Tons of room for the kids, but more importantly, I got to redo the tank.

Went for a very simple dual island scape. Simple plants and tons of swim room.

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[rickztahone]

Very nice. That's my type of scape

[Paul Sabucchi]

Of your scapes this is definitely my favourite!

[Marc Davis]

Thanks guys. I feel like this is much more suited to the discus. So simple and plants one colour make the discus pop.

[Marc Davis]

Made a little video of the scape.

[Filip]

Very nice setup Marc. Although your previous set ups were more detailed and artistic , I think that this one suits the looks and needs of discus fish the most .
What soil have you put in those "stone pots " for the plants ?
Do you still add Co2 and ferts with this plant selection ?