New Starfire 79 gallon tank build

[exv152]

Very nice Errol! I can't believe your glasswear has no algae. I can't seem to keep the algae off mine.

I noticed you're using the DC stainless steal diffuser. Is this in conjunction with an atomic inline diffuser?

[charlie]

Thanks guys, keep it coming with your critique
@ fischkopp - it`s a red ludwigia  , seriously all i know it`s a ludwigia, just today i was @ Ken & he has the same plant but we are not sure which ludwigia specie.
@ exv152 -it`s clean because when you guy`s knocked at my door last Saturday i had just finished cleaning them 
The DC diffuser is in conjunction with an in line DIY reactor.
Thanks all

[jetstream]

I might have asked that before, but what's that low red plant on the right side?

I checked my plant bible site. The plant on the right is Ludwigia Palustris, some site called it "Super red" form.   

[76brian]

Still stunning!

[fischkopp]

@ fischkopp - it`s a red ludwigia  , seriously all i know it`s a ludwigia, just today i was @ Ken & he has the same plant but we are not sure which ludwigia specie.

Funny that is. I saw it in Jetstream's tank I said: I must have it, later ... now I see it in your's and now I really want it! It's probably one of the most intense plants I have seen.

I checked my plant bible site. The plant on the right is Ludwigia Palustris, some site called it "Super red" form.   

Noted my friend. I better keep working on my new project ...

[masoud100]

How do all you members make an aquarium look amazing. When I look at OVAS member aquariums I am stunned but I can never make mine the same. Nobody wants to make mine either

[charlie]

Well it`s been a year since I last updated this journal, I recently rescaped the tank( the norm with me  )
It is still a work in progress with some more growth & trimming after, but I wanted to share with you.
I will note my first iteration of this scape attracted a different perspective from a member on another site, I took that observation & made a change.
Thanks Biulu, would love to hear yours.
Errol

[Stussi613]

Folks, how great does it feel to have a real life planted tanks master as part of our club? 

[exv152]

Great new scape Errol! Especially like the attention to detail.

[daworldisblack]

Great new scape Errol! Especially like the attention to detail.

Not a single plant out of place eh? haha. Nice one Errol! Can't wait to see this scape mature!

[sas]

Really really nice Errol!

[fischkopp]

This may be your best layout so far. Glad to see that you start to mix plants up and use them in different areas. That really makes all the difference I find. Thanks for sharing and keep it coming.

Really itching now to get my planted tanks back up again ... 

[charlie]

Thanks for your kind words guys, coming from you guys means a lot.
@ Stuart, wow such praise is making my head hurt 
@ fischkopp, I`m happy if this inspires you to get that dusty brand new tank set up, I have been waiting for years to see your magic on this project
To my other fellow Planted tank hobbyist , I encourage to get more involved in the club, it`s the way to go for several benefits, meet others & see their tanks -ask questions, it is the one single factor that has kept me committed to the hobby
Errol

[ajm1961]

A work of art indeed!
Thanks for sharing your expertise and continue to inspire us Errol!

[Dxpert]

Absolutely amazing! Really great mixture of colour and textures.

[bettabreeder]

looks incredible Errol!! Makes me want to set up a new tank 

[charlie]

looks incredible Errol!! Makes me want to set up a new tank 

Absolutely amazing! Really great mixture of colour and textures.

A work of art indeed!
Thanks for sharing your expertise and continue to inspire us Errol!

Thanks guys, it is my hope that other like minded hobbyist would share their tanks & we all learn from each other - they are some great tanks within our community that are not shared here.
Errol

[BSmith]

Thanks for updating again so that this thread resurfaced and I was able to go through the entire thing.  I love ever iteration of this tank.  Maybe one day I will have success with plants... but I have some young Discus that are taking up most of my time.

[charlie]

Thanks for taking the time to extend your in put , it`s much appreciated.
Regards

[dbl_dbl]

Looks fantastic Errol!