The Balance of Nature
- Filter
- Hopar KF-2218 canister filter
- CO2 System
- 40 ppm CO2 for eight hours
- Lighting
- Chihiros A2 Max LED Light
- Substrate
- Aquakis aqua soil
- Hardscape Materials
- Wood
- Background
- White vinyl film
Species
Paracheirodons Simulans, Neocaridina davidi
Plant species
Alternanthera Reineckii Cardinalis, Ammannia Pedicellata Golden, Ammannia Senegalensis, Anubia Barteri var. Nana, Anubia Barteri var. Nana Petite, Anubia barteri var. nana White, Bucephalandra Brownie Helena, Bucephalandra Brownie Phanton mini, Bucephalandra Brownie Phoenix, Bucephalandra Petite Blue Chili, Bucephalandra Red Phanton, Bucephalandra sp. Sintang, Eleocharis Minima, Fissidens Fontanus "Phoenix Moss", Flame Moss, Hemianthus Callitrichoides Cuba, Hydrocotyle sp. Japan, Ludwigia inclinata sp. Tornado, Nambei Moss, Rotala Macrandra Green, Rotala sp. Green, Rotala sp. H'ra, Rotala sp. Pink, Staurogyne Repens.
Fertilization
Dosed 3 times per week of FloraUP Macro Solo (macronutrients) and 2 times per week of FloraUP Micron (trace elements), with 40% water changes 2 times per week.
Rennyer de Sousa Silva
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Quick Stats
- Style
- Aquatic Garden
- Size
- 55x27x25 cm
- Volume
- 37 L (9.8 gal.)
- Plant Species
- 24
- Fish Species
- 2
Judges' Comments
Very simple hardscape, but well executed work
— Gloria Ciriello
Excelente trabajo. Hardscape sencillo, con un plantado sano y natural, donde cada planta tiene el espacio que debe ocupar. El trabajo de jardinería crea diferentes planos y texturas y colores que consiguen dar sensación de profundidad. Enhorabuena.
Translation:
Excellent work. Simple hardscape, with healthy and natural planting, where each plant has the space it should occupy. The gardening work creates different planes, textures, and colors that manage to give a sense of depth. Congratulations.
— Ismael Aguilar Soria
I love the subtle color of the stem plants. the huge shadow created by the wood on the left side is a little bit too much and it steals the show in an unnecessary way.
— Josh Sim
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