You know you’re right, forgot alllllllll about that.So be careful with polysperma it's on the USA noxious weed list and may also be listed as prohibited to own in your state.
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You know you’re right, forgot alllllllll about that.So be careful with polysperma it's on the USA noxious weed list and may also be listed as prohibited to own in your state.
No worries, Im just trying to spread the information because it seems to be either not known or not cared.You know you’re right, forgot alllllllll about that.
I'll take another look tonight at what I have but really nervous about throwing in something. I definitely have enough of 2 species of plants to fill that gap in the back left. Thought the repens does have a bit of gda on the lower leaves that I didn't pull off before putting it in the tank so Ill have to take care of that as well.Damn man was really hoping youd enter. 2 weeks is actually a long time if you have the plants. I just put one together yesterday (mostly) in the 75p. Not sure Im gonna like it but we'll see. Said all this to say dont give up yet. Install everything you can and see whats left. Most all my entries Ive plugged something in that either wasnt enough or not the best choice. It can turn out a lot better than you think it can atm
One thing is for sure is that I feel like in other styles of scapes, the very easy plants do not get enough love. Hygrophila difformis and water sprite (too lazy to type the scientific lol) do not get enough love, they look amazing. I have seen them in some scapes and they look amazing in them.Well as suggested by @Mr.Shenanagins I took out the corymbosa. Only problem is the only thing I had enough of to take it's place was the hygrophila difformis. So I moved it, and now I don't have enough of one plant to fill its spot currently.
With that I am not going to submit to the AGAIAC this year. I am debating if I want to keep this layout and grabbed the picture for next year though because one I put a plant in it's place I think it will fill in nicely. But the question is what?
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The first time I saw hygrophila difformis in a Dutch scape was @gjcarew and I couldn't believe how good it looked and that's when I fell in love with it.One thing is for sure is that I feel like in other styles of scapes, the very easy plants do not get enough love. Hygrophila difformis and water sprite (too lazy to type the scientific lol) do not get enough love, they look amazing. I have seen them in some scapes and they look amazing in them.
That was a tank I haven't even shown yet. I've replaced it since the petco half off sale was going on and I've already taken one of the panels of glass off to make lids for other tanks in the fish room. I am trying to decide if I want to order another week aqua for it or not.Also, you had the tank leak thing right? Do you have a picture of that?
Triflora is a good looking plant. I have some growing in one of my farm tanks.Another fun option is Hygro Triflora, I had it for a bit and it develops some beautiful pink at the topmost leaves. Similar to difformis but the leaves aren’t as heavily forked
Yeah, some dude on Facebook ripped me about not having difficult plants. @Burr740 told me we have enough to worry about, no one has time for a difficult plant to stunt a few days before the final picture. I'm all about doing easy plants.One thing is for sure is that I feel like in other styles of scapes, the very easy plants do not get enough love. Hygrophila difformis and water sprite (too lazy to type the scientific lol) do not get enough love, they look amazing. I have seen them in some scapes and they look amazing in them.
Also, you had the tank leak thing right? Do you have a picture of that?
Hahaha I think i got a name without using your name but you'll knowUnfortunately, now you have to name your submission after me as well
I remember you saying that and I honestly was like what a load of crap. Dutch scapes aren't about growing the most difficult species. You should've told him then he should enter.Yeah, some dude on Facebook ripped me about not having difficult plants. @Burr740 told me we have enough to worry about, no one has time for a difficult plant to stunt a few days before the final picture. I'm all about doing easy plants.
And I’ll tell you like I told @UnexpectedHahaha I think i got a name without using your name but you'll know
I remember you saying that and I honestly was like what a load of crap. Dutch scapes aren't about growing the most difficult species. You should've told him then he should enter.
Was already planning it. Tank is being prepped for the final picture next week. Was able to scrounge enough plants to fill in the spot. Hopefully they grow a bit more in the next week. I think this is why it's important for my farm tanks to match the numbers on the main competition tank. Plants shouldn't need any adjustment period.And I’ll tell you like I told @Unexpected
F^(% those idiots! Use plants you can be successful with, grow them well and beautiful, and shape them in a pleasing way. Do what YOU love, not what people think you should be doing.
Congrats, the waiting is the worst part.Looking at the main tank this evening and things are not perfect. I think I will still submit for feedback at this point. I will attempt to make it look as good as possible but there is some imperfect plant growth. A little twisting on ludwigia palustris that wont be able to fixed, there is some algae ridden old leaves on the dwarf aquarium lotus I will remove, and the stargrass has some burnt tips ill remove.
Otherwise I am pretty happy with my last 6 months. I have learned a lot and have a lot of areas I can improve for next year. I am waiting until Friday or Saturday for the picture. From my seat 8 feet away I am extremely happy with what I have accomplished and cannot wait to make the improvements necessary moving forward.
I know, its always hurry up and wait. I've had more patience than I did in 2022 with this tank. I have not overreacted to an issue as I did in the past and make quick multiple changes at once. Maybe its being older that ahs allowed that or just knowing plants wont correct overnight.Congrats, the waiting is the worst part.
Until mine disintegratedYou and @Unexpected grew corymbosa so beautifully I love the light green and pink on the top most leaves.
BeautifulHindsight is 20/20 and all but man I wish I would've took a picture of the tank at this point without the hardware in it.
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Or this one:
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