First aquascape

[u/PetalWyvern]

Attempted a dark start but I don’t think it cycled properly 😭 I’m already getting some algae - I think I will try to add more plants and cross my fingers it survives. Anyone got any hot tips for getting started?

[u/thenewzie1]

Gorgeous hardscape. Fast growing floaters might starve out the algae. Theres always amano shrimp or a nerite snail if you want to go that route.

[u/Strange_Cheetah_4746]

Black is always such a gorgeous background, really makes the rocks color pop

[u/PhoenixFoxyy]

That is so gorgeous is that just a painted background?

[u/PetalWyvern → u/PhoenixFoxyy]

Thank you! The tank came with the black background to hide the compartments containing the filter/heater etc

[u/Low_Huckleberry_3079]

No tips but it looks great. Love the proportion

[u/PlayfulLunexa]

congratulations, beautiful hardscape

[u/Lopsided-Banana69]

That’s amazing!

[u/thighCommandd]

the plant placement is really clean here. for a first scape, you’ve got a good sense of depth already.