Water Falls, Crane Rises
About This Aquascape
I hope the viewer feels gently pulled in opposing directions. Shifting perspectives, yet arriving at harmony. And if nothing else, I hope the scene is simply pleasant to look at. Thank you for viewing my aquarium.
- Filter
- Oase Biomaster 350 (x2)
- CO2 System
- CO₂ is diffused at five bubbles per second through a ceramic diffuser.
- Lighting
- Chihiros WRGB II 10th Edition LED Light
- Substrate
- ADA Power Sand Advance, ADA Amazonia Ver. 2, ADA Amazonia Ver. 2 Powder Type
- Hardscape Materials
- Rhino Stone
- Background
- LED-lit background with a blue gradient
Species
Trigonostigma espei, Otocinclus vittatus, Rhinotocinclus isabelae, Caridina multidentata
Plant species
Glossostigma elatinoides, Eleocharis acicularis, Eleocharis pusilla, Eleocharis vivipara, Micranthemum tenellum
Fertilization
New ADA Bottom substrate supplements are added every 8-12 weeks. Liquid fertilization with the ADA Green Brighty series is applied every 1–3 days once the tank is more than four months old.
Justin Schiess
Bakersfield, CA, United States
Quick Stats
- Style
- Aquatic Garden
- Size
- 120x50x50 cm
- Volume
- 300 L (79.3 gal.)
- Plant Species
- 5
- Fish Species
- 4
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