Forgotten garden of Chiveve
- Filter
- Eheim 250 experience, Dophin C1000
- CO2 System
- 40ppm, one hour before ligth
- Lighting
- Chihiros wrgb 2 pro
- Substrate
- ADA Amazonia v2
- Hardscape Materials
- N/A
- Background
- static cloth backgroung
Species
Caridina multidentate Neocaridina davidi Otocinclus affinis Crossocheilus oblongus Albino Dantum Angelfish Nematobrycon palmeri Sundadanio axelrodi Paracheirodon axelrodi Paracheirodon innesi
Plant species
Rotala bloodred Rotala green Rotala Macandra Rotala mini red Rotala Bnagladesh Rotala wallichii Rotala Indica Bonsai rotala nanjean Cyperus helferi Anubia Pinto Anubia Jade Anubia coin Tonina Fluviatilis Pogostemon Helferi bacopa salzmannii purple Ludwigia Glandulosa Ludwigia Ruby red Ludwigia sphaerocarpa blyxa japonica blyxa novoguineensis Hygrophila Polysperma ammannia gracilism Proserpinaca palustris Proserpinaca palustris Myriophyllum matogrossense Eriocaulon quinquangulare Alternanthera reinecki Samolus parviflorus red Staurogyne repens Rotala ramosior Florida Lobelia cardinalis Myriophyllum 'Guyana Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaiae eriocaulon cinereum Cryptocoryne affinis Dark Orange Cryptocoryne Pink Panther Mayaca sp. Bucephalandra Theia Bucephalandra Brownie Bucephalandra pygmea Vesicularia montagnei Weeping Moss Riccia Fluitans
Fertilization
Twice a week Scape NPK, Twice a week seachem flourish+excel, once a week seachem advance, once a week ada eca+mineral iron
Judges' Comments
In a 130cm aquarium, a total of 13-15 plants would be desirable. With more than 40 species, we significantly exceed this number. Despite this, the aquarium appears relatively calm. However, this means that many species can't fully develop. Paracheirodon axelrodi and Paracheirodon innesi are a less desirable combination. Choose one or the other. The number of fish wasn't mentioned, so I can't comment on that. The angelfish appear to be young, but there's a risk that as they get older, a pair will form and the third will be dominated. A plan showing the placement of the plants is missing.
— Bart Laurens
Beautiful tank but its more of a garden style collection than a Dutch. There's way too many species with no clear separation between them. Overall its laid out really well and is truly impressive. But its not really a Dutch tank
— joe harvey
This is a spectacular display of horticultural prowess. As a Dutch tank, it has too many species. It has almost 40 species when 10-15 would have been ideal. There is no focal point or distinct groups or any meaningful contrast. My eyes sort of wander in amazement looking for a place to rest.
— Vin Kutty
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