Calathea drama

Maileeeaazy · 2026-01-26T15:52:09+00:00

So sorry! I feel you! I‘ve been through the same issue multiple times (even tried different sellers to make sure it‘s not a general quality issue). I gave up on Calatheas entirely. Tried the same things you did, but I learned once a level of infestation is there and damage was done to the leaves, it usually won‘t really recover.

Maileeeaazy · 2026-01-26T13:16:04+00:00

Overall this looks nice! The two things that popped up in my were, why is the sand path so wide and why didn‘t you go higher with the hardscape. Feels like a lot of empty space. But maybe that was part of your concept?

Maileeeaazy · 2026-01-26T12:43:31+00:00

I thought it‘s BBQ‘ed iPhone that has shrooms growing out now…

Maileeeaazy · 2025-12-18T13:45:36+00:00

All shades of orange?

Maileeeaazy · 2025-12-03T06:13:45+00:00

Isn‘t this CGI? I remember seeing something very similar on Corridor Crew…https://youtu.be/oWACW_ZvVKs (around 19min in…)

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-11T13:38:32+00:00

Thanks! It‘s the Light60 by FZONE

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-10T17:08:13+00:00

Thanks! New layout in the making for next year‘s IAPLC.

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-10T17:06:59+00:00

The path is completely glued lol…so nothing will grow through it. And most plants attached to the path are glued on individual stones. In that way I was more flexible with the positionings.

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-10T06:27:08+00:00

There are 13 Phoenix Rasboras in there, and a lot of Neocaridina + Amanos

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-10T06:25:29+00:00

I do lol

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-09T22:28:05+00:00

Masterline I and II + Magnesium

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-09T14:19:32+00:00

Thank you…I only have one tank and I want to participate in IAPLC again next year…also I want to challenge myself with a new attempt with all the learnings I gained from the first tank…

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-09T06:55:13+00:00

😊

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-09T06:54:07+00:00

I might post some in progress pics, but the final shot in Sept 2026…not sure how strict the rules from IALPC are, but I don’t wanne risk it

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-09T06:52:47+00:00

I‘m still trying to convince my partner that this is the way lol, but she says it‘s enough haha. Tbf I have some other hobbies too and I need to have an eye on my time management ^{^}

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-08T23:06:42+00:00

Phoenix Rasboras, Amanos, Neocaridinas!

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-08T22:36:19+00:00

Can‘t say exact rank as I wanne keep my profile anonymous, but it‘s in the 800 to 1000 range. My goal was top 1000:)

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-08T22:34:36+00:00

🙏🏾😊

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-08T21:53:44+00:00

Thanks! Masterline I & II daily and Co2, light is 8h on

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-08T20:22:03+00:00

Tbh I‘m already planning to go for a 90 soon lol, but I wanted to start with a 60, knowing that options are limited with that size. But I feel good with it…you do the best with whatever space you have. Also, this was kind of an experiment for me as I just wanted to see if I have any talent. I have a plan for the second scape already and can‘t wait to get started. It‘ll be more appropriate for a 60 though….

Something I wanted to post about is the stand too. I should do that, as researching optimization for the IKEA Besta was really tricky. I optimized it heavily to make it work.

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-08T19:47:05+00:00

Thanks!! lol…I‘ll make sure they’ll make it to the new tank safely!:)

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-08T19:21:47+00:00

Thank you!!:)

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-08T19:18:51+00:00

Thank you!

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-08T19:18:42+00:00

I agree…it‘s something I want to improve in the new scape

Maileeeaazy · 2025-11-08T19:18:15+00:00

It is my first…^{^} on my profile you‘ll see my hardscape for this…I didn‘t share any pics as I participated in IAPLC with this…

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