New Aquarium: My First Iwagumi Aquascape!

[@jodip719]

Right on! Absolutely beautiful!

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

Thank you - I'm going out of my comfort zone for this and appreciate the support!

[@jodip719]

​@LushSaltyAquariums to be honest, I would not have guessed you were out of your comfort zone at all. You did a wonderful job!

[@thepocketshot]

I think the hang on back filter is the right call for a tank like this. Easy to take care of and does the job.

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

@@thepocketshot exactly. I wasn’t interested in dealing with another canister if I don’t have to. 😂

[@MadameLacrymosa]

Very cool! I can't wait to see it with the fish once they have moved in! 😊

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

@@MadameLacrymosa hello madame! I can’t wait for fish either … but I have to as the tank still cycling.

[@MadameLacrymosa]

@LushSaltyAquariums That's always the hardest part!

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

@ Well, patience is a part of the Iwagumi learning process so there’s that!

[@ChucksFeeesh]

Another beaut! It looks like the kind you see in Japanese fish stores, im eager to watch it age!

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

@@ChucksFeeesh thank you, Chuck. You’re the best. And those “Japanese fish stores” were my inspiration!

[@HouseofScapes]

You can put an aquarium anywhere. Respectable effort. Looking forward to the progress. I am growing Monte Carlo carpet in my 2.5 gallon nano with a similar light but only on 60% intensity but no co2.

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

thank you, HOS! i agree this is a "respectable effort." Time will hopefully allow nature to compensate for my errors 🙏

[@jeremyversusjazz]

elmo gonna fall into one of those dude!

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

He's so not interested in any of it - thank god :)

[@HobbyTVMarc]

Very Nice bro like it🥰

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

Thank you my new friend!

[@johnnydubbsaquascaping]

Well done mate, I have been tempted to try an Iwagumi but havent had the courage just yet. You have nailed it :) great effort :)

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

Thank you, Johnny- While I super-appreciate the props I'm not sure I nailed it just yet. Hopefully, the tank will prosper but early days.

[@TalisaAquarist]

The tank looks neat! 🏔️

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

@@TalisaAquarist well, “neatness” is a hallmark of Iwagumi. Let’s hope I can keep it neat 🙏

[@the186element9]

Nicely Done!

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

@@the186element9 thank you, 186! My first shot at this style 🙏

[@jeremyversusjazz]

stunned!

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

My Mt RUSHMORE: FACES IN THE STONE.

[@intothefuture1.618]

Really diggin it!

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

@@intothefuture1.618 much appreciated my friend. Thank you for the compliment and for stopping by :)

[@brantonlightcap]

Looking good !

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

Thank you, Branton! I appreciate you :)

[@brantonlightcap]

@ next time I’m in Chicago I’d love to come by and see your tanks

[@tracys.6033]

The rocks you chose are really nice. Look forward to watching this tank progress. Went out of your comfort zone but at same time you have created a challenge for yourself and for us (me-😎)to learn along with you! Bravo to you and thank you!

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

@@tracys.6033 creating and meeting challenges definitely a key part of this hobby. I’m delighted to be able to share mine. 🧐🥋

[@MorningDriftwood]

reminder: it's an Iwagumi not a jungle 😄

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

Right now it doesn't quite know what it is ... but it's mine