Transitions can be tricky, but doable. They just take some careful planning and creativity. Here are a few of my current tank transitions:


Utilizing rocks and wood are your best options. They allow you to cover up inner workings and also create more defined lines between water and land. Avoid using clay based soils or substrates, they make a mess out of things. Most importantly, allow yourself to have some 'chaos'. That is, don't freak out of you get some substrate in the water feature. It is inevitable. Nature is not pristine, muck and mire abound. And while we don't want nastiness, it can 'look' nasty, without actually being nasty, if that makes sense.

K, good to hear. I hope that bully tad grows and morphs well for you


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