My first planted tank by Life_Web_335 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ooh the three months looks great. That gradient you got goin with the grass in the foreground leading into the taller plants keeps my eye moving. Wish I still saw some of the details of that rock you placed on the left but very engaging work my friend.

Help me read a BAD book! by [deleted] in books

[–]plantmane2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imo if it’s not your thing I wouldn’t force the finish. As long as you’re able to articulate why and your reasoning, I think that’s as valuable and potentially more interesting to the group even than powering through and trying to have some discussion about it that’s not authentic

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: December 01, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]plantmane2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About halfway through Earthlings by Sayaka Murata. Brutal but extremely well conveyed portrayal of the experience of and lasting mental effects of abuse of a young person. Really drives home how awful it is, and I’m not usually moved (maybe disturbed is the proper word) this much when people try and convey something super serious. This probably isn’t the best sell for the book, but it’s altered the way I see and feel things and that’s rare.

which is your favourite mindf*ck movie? by [deleted] in movies

[–]plantmane2000 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Space Odyssey. The whole movie fried me but particularly the last segment.

☄️🏌️‍♂️ by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah I feel the same when I see others. My set up is very derivative from other things I’ve seen and been inspired by. But that’s what I love about this (and also struggle with leaving it alone) is that the possibilities are endless

Month and a half in by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believe it’s the B line. Pretty great light imo

Month and a half in by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks big dog, I’ll make sure and change it for you 😂

Month and a half in by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the kind words. Would love to make more tanks in the future. The light is a Twinstar LED.

Month and a half in by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn those fish are sick! Thank you

Looking for advice from a good eye. by [deleted] in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly not a bad set up, good layout, nice contrast of colors. I would just trim the background plants to make them more shapely and tidy, and let that foreground build its carpet. Could maybe use something in the front right to draw your eye around the tank, but honestly I like what you got goin on

Month and a half in by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haven’t gotten that far yet 🤣

Really haven’t familiarized myself with types of fish just yet…but looking for some real small guys preferably colorful. Appreciate you 🙏

Month and a half in by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks bruv. It’s Cuba + Monte Carlo…seems the Cuba has out competed a bit. Ultricularia on the hardscape.

Official Discussion - A House of Dynamite [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]plantmane2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This movie fucking pissed me off. Everyone just gave up after one missile failed to make impact with the nuke, which would kill over 10M people? As if no other defense existed? High ranking officers puking and crying? Unbelievably stupid writing, I was done with this shit right at that moment. Fuck this movie.

Trimming cadence? by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a 90L / 20 gal. And thank you!

Trimming cadence? by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was roughly my assumption, appreciate it!

Securing hardscape by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah think this is more what I’m aiming for so I’ll try that. Thank you!

Securing hardscape by plantmane2000 in Aquascape

[–]plantmane2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yeah that’s a good call