Finalists: Which tank is nicer?

[MXPX4318]

yours for sure (#1), I think it's one of (if not THE) best planted tank I've ever seen, great tank Konrad and good luck.

 

[tear-scar]

The third tank seems to have been done by someone with a grasp for asian/natural styles, but there is a definite sense of incompletion in composition . . . The foreground area is too thin, the crypts behind them are too thin, the micranthemoides and hornwort are weak and thin compared to the over-power moss/wort, crypts, and ferns . . . Without any hardscape visible, there is a definite sense of a lack of structure. Basically, I feel it to be very lacking.

I'm not even going to talk about the cichlid tank because the composition there is just plain weak.

As for your tank . . . well, you got to admit that those sag's are way to strong dude. I'd break 'em up. Having such tall sag's wouldn't be a problem if they were spread in a foreground of open space mixed with some stones. The background is wonderful, if not a bit too full. An interesting midground would help give the tank more depth.

Overall though, I'd have to say your tank is the definitely the strongest dude.

 

[Discomafia]

It'd be a right laugh if tank #2 won. I'd vote for your tank, just that I don't like the grassy plant... Plus, I'm just a sucker for a tank with "carpet" plants. And your val seems to be covering some plant at the back... Your pennywort's nice though, I'm trying to get mine to look like that. Is yours planted or is it floating?

 

[lilfishie]

i voted 1 cause it looks like a peaceful community tank and i like them like that

 

[fishyluvr69]

1 it's beautiful!

 

[DannyBoy17]

Isnt this a competition for nicest aquarium shot? I really like the simplicity of number 2, gorgeous fish, just swimming i nthe open water...

--Dan

 

[Discomafia]

To each his own I guess... Ya know what they say; "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Anyways, wish you all the best and hope you get that $250 gift certificate. I'm sure you can find some way to spend it, if not gimme a call and I'll be over before you can say "Big Al's"

 

[George Farmer]

Your tank should win mate. I think thinning out the your foreground Sagittaria would improve the overall look though. Have you got pressurized CO2 yet? That's what I'd spend the winnings on!!

Good luck

 

[Ben]

your tank for sure dude

and im a huge fan of aquatic grass,if i had a nice CO2 system i would get a tank just full of it on the bottom

DD

 

[Angry_Platy]

Picking the best tank is like comparing apples and oranges.....if I wanted a planted tank I would choose yours over the third one....but I also like the second one for a mbuna setup....

Your tank is awesome as always......I hope you win

 

[GSD]

i love 1 and 2
i voted 2 though because its different!
But 1 should win

 

[newfishies]

i love the striking green color of the first tank!!! it's awesome!!

 

[mwm]

#2 hands down for me. Im not really into planted tanks that much now that i kinda had one and relised how much of a pain in the ass they are

 

[konrad05]

The third tank seems to have been done by someone with a grasp for asian/natural styles, but there is a definite sense of incompletion in composition . . . The foreground area is too thin, the crypts behind them are too thin, the micranthemoides and hornwort are weak and thin compared to the over-power moss/wort, crypts, and ferns . . . Without any hardscape visible, there is a definite sense of a lack of structure. Basically, I feel it to be very lacking.

I'm not even going to talk about the cichlid tank because the composition there is just plain weak.

As for your tank . . . well, you got to admit that those sag's are way to strong dude. I'd break 'em up. Having such tall sag's wouldn't be a problem if they were spread in a foreground of open space mixed with some stones. The background is wonderful, if not a bit too full. An interesting midground would help give the tank more depth.

Overall though, I'd have to say your tank is the definitely the strongest dude.

I know I know, the grass is too long. But actually that picture is from a few months ago, the grass now is about 1/3 the height as it is in the picture, and some plants have been replaced, so I guess I took your suggestions...in advance, thanks though

Thanks to everyone who voted and who posted

 

[lady_tanksalot]

I chose number 1 but i'm a sucker for planted tanks and thats one of the best i've seen in a while