Solitude....a new build from the chipmunk

[deranged chipmunk]

i wasn't thrilled that the shot like this without flash was way too dark, i don't like it with the flash on, but i thought it was a cool view




without a doubt, one of my favorite views of this tank



i hope you enjoyed this little glimpse of the tank. i have more i will upload at a later time

[LisaGarcia]

Beautiful!!

[jarteta97]

Honestly, so many people want bright colors in their tanks, but IMHO, green is just such a beautiful color

[DiggenEm]

Yea you can't go wrong with different shades of green! I wish my tank was a lot more green, the creeping charlie just isn't growing like I want it to.

Awesome tank though Bill! The growth is pretty amazing in a short period of time, the tank looks like it has been up for six months already!

[jarteta97]

I know right! I saw the pics, and was like, "Wait a sec, didn't he just plant that?" The planting just really makes it

[DigitalPunk]

It is a stunning tank, but remember all these plants were growing in another tank for 6 months. So he has started with a 6mth old looking tank.

Very nicely planted and very nicely done! Thank you for sharing with us Bill!! I think this is my favorite tank of yours to date.

[deranged chipmunk]

Thanks guys! Paul is correct though, I had those plants growing for months in other tanks. Easy to make it look full when you do that.


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[deranged chipmunk]

last update from the photoshoot:











sometimes, you take a picture that you really like, but not too many others will. this is one of those shots for me









they are the ones i really liked. wanna see the ones that didn't make the cut? here's the link to the album:
http://s514.photobucket.com/user/der...e%20high%20res

[LisaGarcia]

Its getting prettier with each photo!

[psychocircus]

My envy continues to grow.

[DigitalPunk]

Awesome Bill! Each additional photo continues to enforce why it is my favorite tank. I like it because it is not only a technically simple build, but the elegance that you managed to get from it with such a straight forward build. This should prove to everyone that you dont HAVE to have foam, spray foam, or fake rocks to have an incredibly stunning tank.


BTW - The division of this plant you gave me has its first new growth!!

[canadian frog]

did the mushrooms just grow or do you have some magical mushroom plant your not telling us about, this tank is so cool, turned out great, every picture makes me want to get started full throttle on mine, the financial situation keeps holding me back, I keep buying stuff slowly but so want to get it done, just need more room in my house as well, I think if I put another tank in my living room the wife might just pack up and leave even tough she likes how they look in the end

[NatureLady]

Simply beautiful. I have several of these photos I love love love!!! The last update, with the watermark coming out of the "mouth" of the log...that view will be amazing with blooms!!!

[deranged chipmunk]

did the mushrooms just grow or do you have some magical mushroom plant your not telling us about, this tank is so cool, turned out great, every picture makes me want to get started full throttle on mine, the financial situation keeps holding me back, I keep buying stuff slowly but so want to get it done, just need more room in my house as well, I think if I put another tank in my living room the wife might just pack up and leave even tough she likes how they look in the end

The mushrooms are growing from the wood. The fungus actually Iives beneath the surface, the mushroom is just it's reproductive flower.

Remember, there's no rush. Building tanks requires patience. We all want them done as fast as possible, but sometimes it just doesn't happen that way. I still have tanks still sitting empty, and it drives me nuts, but they will get built eventually


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[deranged chipmunk]

Simply beautiful. I have several of these photos I love love love!!! The last update, with the watermark coming out of the "mouth" of the log...that view will be amazing with blooms!!!

Thanks Amanda I agree, when that orchid blooms, that view will be awesome!!


Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world ~ Nelson Mandela

[deranged chipmunk]

Awesome Bill! Each additional photo continues to enforce why it is my favorite tank. I like it because it is not only a technically simple build, but the elegance that you managed to get from it with such a straight forward build. This should prove to everyone that you dont HAVE to have foam, spray foam, or fake rocks to have an incredibly stunning tank.


BTW - The division of this plant you gave me has its first new growth!!

Thanks buddy! You hit the nail on the head. I wanted to show you can build a nice tank without all the bells and whistles. Simple elegance was what I was going for


Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world ~ Nelson Mandela

[Angela P]

I never have room for some of my ideas in a small viv. I need to tank hunt!!!! I love the design. Great job!!!

[deranged chipmunk]

Thank you small tanks are a challenge, particularly with scaling down the plants. But with careful planning and good plant choices, it can be done very well


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[Strider18]

Mods I think my subscribe button is broken I somehow missed an amazing build and not only did I miss it for 1 week but for 5?!? Great build Bill! I have a few words for you...KEEP.BUILDING.TANKS!

[deranged chipmunk]

thanks. I might have one or two more in the works.


Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world ~ Nelson Mandela