Laguna El Arco, Ocoyoacac. México
Laguna el Arco, Parque Nacional "La Marquesa"; Ocoyoacac, México.
About This Aquascape
Parámetros determinados con JBL Pro Scan: Biotopo: Nitrito (NO 2): 0.25 mg/L Nitrato (NO3): 0.01 mg/L Dureza general (GH): ≥ 4 °dH Dureza de carbonatos (KH): 0 °dH pH: 7 Cloro: 0.8 mg/L Acuario Biotopo: Nitrito (NO 2): 0.10 mg/L Nitrato (NO3): 0 mg/L Dureza general (GH): ≥ 4 °dH Dureza de carbonatos (KH): 1 °dH pH: 7 Cloro: 0 mg/L
- Filter
- Aqua Jet 500
- CO2 System
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- Lighting
- El acuario se mantiene solo con luz natural, recibe un fotoperiodo de luz solar directa durante 3 horas.
- Substrate
- Sustrato colectado del biotopo recreado
- Hardscape Materials
- Rocas colectadas del biotopo recreado
- Background
- Fondo Negro
Species
Lithobates montezumae (lavras) Cambarellus montezumae Physa sp. Lymnaea sp.
Plant species
Eleocharis palustris Lemna sp. Ranunculus hydrophilus
Fertilization
Ninguna
Biotope Information
Se recrea la parte marginal de la laguna "El Arco", ubicada en el parque Nacional La Marquesa, municipio de Ocoyoacac, México. En esta época de lluvias, el biotopo se caracteriza por tener abundantes plantas acuáticas enraizadas emergidas, principalmente Eleocharis palustris en donde los ejemplares de Lithobates moctezumae encuentras resguardo ante la presencia humana, mientras que sus larvas encuentran refugio sobre el sustrato suave que caracteriza a la zona. Para recrear de manera fiel éste acuario biotopo, se realizó una colecta de todos los elementos de una manera responsable.
Amadeo Hernández Pérez
Toluca, Mexico, Mexico
Quick Stats
- Style
- Biotope
- Size
- 100x40x40 cm
- Volume
- 160 L (42.3 gal.)
- Plant Species
- 3
- Fish Species
- 4
Judges' Comments
This aquarium is undoubtedly very well done; it's impressive, a true reflection of the essence of the natural biotope—just check the Ranunculus identification. The lighting is simply wonderful; you just need to be careful with the temperature when exposing it to direct sunlight. An excellent aquarium! Congratulations!
— Víctor Ortiz
This aquarium was my favorite! I subtracted points because the plant ID'd as Ranunculus hydrophilus does not match the region.
— Ivan Mikolji
Wow! Here is a display where it truly feels that the author is familiar with the habitat. This is evidenced by the fact the author describes measuring parameters at the habitat and sourcing hardscape from it. I particularly like the silty nature of the substrate, which looks very like those in many lentic environments I've explored in neotropical regions. The planting feels natural and authentic and I am impressed and pleased with the decision to illuminate the tank with only natural sunlight. It does contribute significantly to the overall impression. The choice of fauna is also interesting and novel, we've not had a tadpole display before! A really impressive display, well done!
— Tai Strietman
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