Cichlid Aquascapes!

[GOSKN5]

Thanks for the compliment

Yes, they are real and they're called turkey oak leaves. They do look good and it provides some health benefits to the fish.

I just drop them in the tank and they eventually drop to the bottom. Replacing them is needed because it starts to disintegrate into the water and a lot of leaf litter is left behind. You can leave it in if you like that look or take it out before it starts getting torn apart.

I usually drop in new leaves every 3-4 weeks.

thats great, where do you get them from? are they native or purchased or what??

 

[JK47]

JK47, 3dees and Mr. Rain Cloud you have admirable tanks there

Thanks warman!

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[Mr. Rain Cloud]

nice set up of a 75,Ive done a similar 75 but I have less wood ,more river rock

Sweet man, do you have a picture of it? Everyone wants to see it so please share.

JK47, 3dees and Mr. Rain Cloud you have admirable tanks there

Thank you!

thats great, where do you get them from? are they native or purchased or what??

I bought them off ebay. They're currently not available from the seller I purchased from so I just inquired from them on its availability.
Here's a link: http://myworld.ebay.com/tynevalleyaquatics


I also bought alder cones from them, you might be interested if you like tannins in your tank.
An informational video from them:
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[Hot Slime]

Ah nice, sure beats buying backwater extract from the LFS.


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[xZMXD]

Sweet setups guys!
I was hoping you would post here Mr. Rain Cloud haha.

 

[Mr. Rain Cloud]

Keep the pictures coming people!

Ah nice, sure beats buying backwater extract from the LFS.


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Hahaha, definitely. I didn't even know the blackwater extracts existed! All natural is the way to go.

Sweet setups guys!
I was hoping you would post here Mr. Rain Cloud haha.

Thanks man, you better live up to all these great examples!

Well here's a quick reply regarding the oak leaves:

"Thanks for your enquiry. There are very few turkey oak trees in the UK so I have to wait until the one in my garden drops its leaves, then dry them flat which takes a while. I'd imagine that there won't be any more available until October / November although I am getting some more almond leaves very soon which I will list when they come in.
Regards,
Richard

- tynevalleyaquatics"​

 

[GOSKN5]

Great, thanks for the info MRC

 

[probassfisher010]

Here's my newest, just set up yesterday. 55g community, has 2 Bolivian rams and 4 German blue rams. Oh and an ebjd grow out.


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[GrantA94]

Well here's a quick reply regarding the oak leaves:

"Thanks for your enquiry. There are very few turkey oak trees in the UK so I have to wait until the one in my garden drops its leaves, then dry them flat which takes a while. I'd imagine that there won't be any more available until October / November although I am getting some more almond leaves very soon which I will list when they come in.
Regards,
Richard

- tynevalleyaquatics"​

I shop at TyneValleyAquatics on occassion. Its funny that you get yours from there!

A neighbour of mine has a turkey oak in his garden so I'm sure if I do some leaf collection for him I can acquire my own leaves

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Here is my tank, way overdue a rescape. I have some plans, but i'm off on holiday this week so no chance of a rescape anytime soon .

 

[warman98]

Thanks warman!

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I'm really interested in the 3D backgrounds, do you have some links on how to build some? Or do you buy them?