This entry has been disqualified.
Per the contest rules, "Compositions need not have been created in the past year. However, if you have already entered the composition in a previous AGAIAC or other contest, then new photographs taken in the last year must be used." This layout was entered with these same photos in the 2022 AAC Biotope class and won 1st place.
#1288 Moriche palm oasis, Rio Morichal Largo - Venezuela
Moriche palm oasis, Rio Morichal Largo - Venezuela
Species
Paracheirodon simulans
Plant species
Eleocharis acicularis, Cabomba aquatica, Pistia stratiotes
Biotope Information
The aquarium reproduces an area of the Rio Morichal Largo, known as Moriche Palm Oasis. The aquatic habitat is characterised by a thicket of submerged aquatic plants and palm leaves (Mauritia flexuosa), where small fishes such as Paracheirodon simulans can find shelter
Gianmarco Di Serio
Napoli, Italia, Italy
Quick Stats
- Style
- Biotope
- Size
- 60x30x30 cm
- Volume
- 54 L (14.3 gal.)
- Plant Species
- 3
- Fish Species
- 1
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