Ladette Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) Hello everyone! I am in the process of setting up a five gallon desk aquarium. I have been blown away by all the creative and unique aquascapes you all have put together. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share some pics of their set ups for a completely unimaginative person lol as you can tell by my very basic scape. Thank you in advance I’ve been really enjoying all the post and helpful people! Edited March 13 by Ladette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Question @Ladette, are you looking for plant ideas or plant setup ideas??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 Ohh that probably would be helpful lol setups probably I have some plants ideas but looking for scape ideas. Thanks for helping a newb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Ok I see, I have not got a ton of plants in my tank but if u want me to show it I will but it might not help lol. Prob not… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 Yes please! I always love seeing what people do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) Ok……..it is not great sadly but…. There is not really anything to it but there. Pls ignore the fake ones as they are gap filers because I am waiting on new plants from AC. Edited March 13 by Whitecloud09 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE47 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 @Whitecloud09 is that microsword in the foreground? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 3/13/2024 at 4:06 PM, JE47 said: @Whitecloud09 is that microsword in the foreground? Yes it is, Pearl weed is hiding back there too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 I think it’s amazing! I love the airplane decor. My husband is an airplane nut so I really like that touch! I ordered some micro sword to place in the front like you have it never tried it and am nervous lol thank you for sharing! I really appreciate it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE47 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Here is a photo of my tank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 @JE47 thank you for showing! I love it. What is the stem plant on the right if you don’t mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 3/13/2024 at 4:13 PM, Ladette said: I think it’s amazing! I love the airplane decor. My husband is an airplane nut so I really like that touch! I ordered some micro sword to place in the front like you have it never tried it and am nervous lol thank you for sharing! I really appreciate it! Thanks @Ladette, I like airplanes too, about the micro sword, it should be fine even in normal gravel if u have that and no root tabs, but if it struggles a little bit then add some easy root tabs @Ladette, it is a great plant!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE47 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 @Ladette It is Rotala Rotundifolia and it is one plant that has really taken off for me plus I like its needle like leaves 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 @Whitecloud09 thanks for the info and encouragement! Really enjoying this community 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 @JE47 thank you I really like that look I’ll look into it! Thank you for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 3/13/2024 at 4:58 PM, Ladette said: @Whitecloud09 thanks for the info and encouragement! Really enjoying this community Np, I love this forum too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) Here's my 20 gal planted tank And my 2.5 gal planted tank And my 10 gal planted tank @Ladette Is your 5 gallon a tall or long tank? Edited March 14 by JS Fish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 (edited) @JS Fishthank you so much for sharing! Beautiful set ups! @JS Fishit is the long version Edited March 14 by Ladette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) On 3/13/2024 at 8:39 PM, Ladette said: @JS Fishthank you so much for sharing! Beautiful set ups! @JS Fishit is the long version If you have good lighting and co2, dwarf baby tear plants are great for carpets! Anubias nana petite is also good for a hardscape. Edited March 14 by JS Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 @JS Fishmaybe one day! I have a 2 year old who I’m afraid would have a field day with the co2 tank 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS Fish Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/13/2024 at 8:47 PM, Ladette said: @JS Fishmaybe one day! I have a 2 year old who I’m afraid would have a field day with the co2 tank 😂 Monte carlo looks similar to baby tears but dosent need co2 if you want a carpeting plant that stays low 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Way bigger than 5gal. Still has to grow in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 @JS Fishi will try it out! Thank you so much for the recommendations! @johnnyxxli love big tanks so thanks for sharing! My first was a 125 and I miss it daily! Awesome looking scape love the rocks and wood! Thanks again for sharing! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/13/2024 at 8:47 PM, Ladette said: @JS Fishmaybe one day! I have a 2 year old who I’m afraid would have a field day with the co2 tank 😂 Co2 is an option for most plants uselly, like anubias and Java ferns, carpeting plants mostly just like some good substrate and fertilizer, I like those ideas from @JS Fish, hope everything goes super well! @Ladette, happy fishkeeping 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladette Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 @Whitecloud09 thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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