My inspiration for this aquarium was the tranquility of a dark forest. At the center of the composition is a weathered, monumental tree trunk, around which the entire scene is built. I wanted to create a sense of depth and silence by contrasting the dark, moss-covered tree with the translucent greens of the background — as if the viewer were peering into a forgotten, submerged forest. Each plant was deliberately placed in its place: the subtle background textures evoke distant canopy trees, while the winding roots and low mosses give the composition a natural stability.
Hemigrammus rodwayi, Caridina multidentata
Anubias barteri ‘Mini Coin’ Anubias nana Bonsai Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam' Bucephalandra sp. ’ Brownie’ Bucephalandra sp. ’Wave leaf’ Elocharis acicularis mini Hygrophila pinnatifida Micranthemum micranthemoides Microsorum pteropus 'Trident' Myriophyllum 'Guyana' Riccardia chamedryfolia Rotala rotundifolia Ranunculus inundatus Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping'
Estimative Index , micro-maco + Po4 , Weekly 50% water change
Excellent work! I really like how you recreated the forest floor and the colours you used. The atmosphere feels very realistic! The aquarium also looks larger than its actual dimensions. A very successful result!
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