#1179 The Crimson Pass
About This Aquascape
This nature aquarium layout depicts a serene, hidden forest path formed by an arching hardscape structure covered in lush moss. The central sand pathway creates a strong focal point and a deep sense of visual perspective, guiding the viewer's gaze through the underwater cave structure. The composition establishes a striking natural contrast: vibrant red stem plants offer a dynamic color accent against the rich green aquatic mosses and dense carpet plants. Every element is carefully balanced to imitate the organic harmony of a natural aquatic habitat. A school of Green Neon Tetras (Paracheirodon simulans) glides through the central passage, their subtle neon-blue iridescence complementing the green and red flora. Their natural schooling behavior adds gentle motion, vitality, and true ecological balance to this peaceful underwater landscape.
- Filter
- Eheim Classic 2215
- CO2 System
- Pressurized CO2 system injecting 1 bubble per 2 seconds, scheduled to turn on 1 hour before lights-on and turn off 1 hour before lights-off.
- Lighting
- Metal Light Plants 450
- Substrate
- ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia Powder, Nature Sand Bright Sugar
- Hardscape Materials
- Frodo Stone, Manzanita Driftwood
- Background
- frosted fog film paper
Species
Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans), Otocinclus (Otocinclus vestitus), Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata), Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
Plant species
Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides, Vesicularia antipyretica 'Mini Triangle', Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping', Riccardia chamedryfolia, Fissidens fontanus, Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba', Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini', Pogostemon helferi, Alternanthera reineckii 'Mwwini', Staurogyne repens, Rotala sp. 'Florida', Rotala sp. 'Flower', Hemianthus micranthemoides, Aponogeton henkelianus
Fertilization
ADA Green Brighty Iron 1 pump daily, 4L water change every 5 days
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