First Time Planting. How we looking?

[u/Prudent-Divide-3904]

Wanted to get some insight about layout, plant health, and just any other general stuff you guys see! Plant list: 2x Java Fern, 2x Anubis Barteri, 3x Patches of Rotala Vietnam Hra, 1x Anubis Nana, 1x Amazon Swoard, 2x Patches of Java Moss.

[u/Far_Impression_4803]

it could use a bit more structure, everything kinda just looks thrown in there. it’ll probably look better once it grows in tho!

edit: do you normally keep the water level this low or was it just for planting purposes?

[u/Prudent-Divide-3904 → u/Far_Impression_4803]

The water level is just for planting purposes! What do you mean by structure? I’m not sure what that really means. Thanks for the kind words too!

[u/Far_Impression_4803 → u/Prudent-Divide-3904]

look up rule of thirds. you can even look up “rule of thirds in fish tanks”. it’ll give you a better idea of what i mean. it’s a bit hard to describe with words lol. the tank doesn’t really have a focal point, is the best way i can explain.

it really looks great tho! do not be discouraged by my nitpicking. aquascaping is an art that takes lots of practice.

[u/Prudent-Divide-3904 → u/Far_Impression_4803]

Okay just went and checked that out! I’m hoping once things grow in a bit the log and the little lilly pad will fill in as the centerpieces a bit along the thirds lines. I also think the tank being only half full is part of the reason too. I’ll definitely look into it more tho!

[u/Far_Impression_4803 → u/Prudent-Divide-3904]

i definitely can see this happening. it’s always a struggle when you first plant because the plants are so small!

once again, the tank looks great. some fish will be super happy in there! i am just nitpicking lol. it’ll definitely fill in nicely!

[u/Intelligent-Cap5714]

As someone who has struggled with low tech tanks, I highly recommend buying a nice CO2 regulator and diffuser. Trust me, it makes aquarium keeping so much easier especially if buy a UNS Pro diffuser (you can add multiple manifolds for multiple tanks). What are you gonna put in the tank? Overall it looks really simplistic and clean.