As I reflect on my latest aquarium creation, I'm transported back to the mystical forests of the Eastern Himalayas, where I once trekked through the misty veil of a primeval landscape. The forest's eerie silence, moss-draped trees, and majestic rhododendrons left an indelible mark on my memory. Inspired by this enchanting world, I crafted a planted aquarium that embodies the essence of this mystical realm. Within the confines of a glass box, I've attempted to recreate the haunting beauty of the forest, with its dark, mystical ambiance and lush vegetation. Every detail, from the misty atmosphere to the twisted, moss-covered wood, aims to evoke the sense of wonder I felt amidst the towering trees. This aquarium represents my interpretation of the natural world, distilled into a miniature, self-sustaining ecosystem. I'm excited to share this creation with the international aquascaping community, hoping it will transport viewers to the mystical forests that inspired me.
Horadandia brittani, siamese algae eater, cherry shrimp
dwarf hair grass, Eleocharis acicularis, Rotala wallichii green, Myriophyllum sp. 'Guyana', Blyxa japonica, ECHINODORUS TENELLUS "MICRO", Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo', Dwarf baby tears, cryptocoryne parva, cryptocoryne pigmy, marsilea hirsuta, marsilea crenata, ranunculus, dwarf needle leaf java fern, Indo fern, Mini bucephalandra, fissidens crispulus, fissidens fontanus, fissidens mini, callicostella prabaktiana, Tiwan mimi moss
Masterline All in one golden, Masterline Carbo, seachem equilibrium, seachem stability.
Howrah, West Bengal, India
Very rich and detailed composition. Excellent effect of the side mirror
Excelente trabajo. Un forest algo caótico y loco, pero a la vez muy natural. El plantado en su momento justo, los musgos ya aparentan querer descontrolarse. Enhorabuena.
Translation:
Excellent work. A somewhat chaotic and crazy forest, but at the same time very natural. The planting at its right moment, the mosses already appear to want to get out of control. Congratulations.
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