Triumph-Rat Tank Log

[mattindevon]

Very interesting wood structures.

[fr499y]

is that grape vine? The reason I ask is because it doesn't do well long term under water. Rots too quickly.

[Triumph-Rat]

is that grape vine? The reason I ask is because it doesn't do well long term under water. Rots too quickly.

If you mean vinewood root then yes.

[Triumph-Rat]

I quite like the plastic bags, makes it look more realistic.......

@plankton They were added on the advice of Greta Thunberg to accurately depict the proliferation of plastic in all water-bodies

[fr499y]

is that grape vine? The reason I ask is because it doesn't do well long term under water. Rots too quickly.

If you mean vinewood root then yes.

oh just be careful because it does rot quickly. There was talk of a fungus within vinewood that turned out to be a bit on the deadly side for fish but can't remember where i heard it. Might of been a reptile shop who advised against putting it under water!

[Triumph-Rat]

is that grape vine? The reason I ask is because it doesn't do well long term under water. Rots too quickly.

If you mean vinewood root then yes.

oh just be careful because it does rot quickly. There was talk of a fungus within vinewood that turned out to be a bit on the deadly side for fish but can't remember where i heard it. Might of been a reptile shop who advised against putting it under water!

Thanks, did have some growth on it at first but that has gone now.

Its all fairly thick (1.5"+) so can't see it rotting out that quickly, also the roots of plants by their nature are where the water is at.

Will see how it goes but cheers for the head up

[Triumph-Rat]

OK, the final iteration (meaning I can not be bothered to twist my mind anymore on this LOL).



Not planted yet (apart from Java fern) as I have placed hides (RHS) for them and want to see if they are used or not.

If they are will plant accordingly and if not will remove and plant more as I would like.

Monolith piece of wood on the left STILL hasn't sunk completely but I quite like it in the position it is and will look at a way to keep it there.

Wood has gone in pretty well and although not exactly what I imagined is a good representation of the sunken woodland I was after.

Just remains to see what the inhabitants think once they arrive.

Also have to say that I moved the centrepiece back from the glass at the suggestion of @Vale! and you really can't tell. Cheers bud

[Ric]

I think it could do with some more wood

[Triumph-Rat]

I think it could do with some more wood

@Ric . That's what she said

[Ric]

I think it could do with some more wood

@Ric . That's what she said

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