#1370 Sylph's Haven
About This Aquascape
The aquarium is maintained with a focus on stability and consistent plant growth rather than maximizing pearling. CO₂, lighting and fertilization are carefully balanced to maintain healthy plant growth while keeping algae under control.
- Filter
- 2x Fluval 407
- CO2 System
- Injected approximately 3 hours before lights on. CO₂ is monitored using a drop checker, targeting a lime-green indicator when the lights come on and maintained throughout the lighting period.
- Lighting
- Chihiros Vivid II
- Substrate
- JUN master soil
- Hardscape Materials
- Manten stone Driftwood lava rock
- Background
- Frosted sticker
Species
Rummy nose Emperor Tetra black emperor tetra Cardinal Tetra Harlequin cherry shrimp cherry barb
Plant species
Christmass Moss Weeping Moss Mini Fissiden Moss Nobilis Fissiden bolbitis heudelotii Narrow leaf fern Trident Fern Java Fern Bucephalandra sagitaria sabulata Staurogyne Repens hygrophila pinnatifida Monte Carlo Hemianthus callitrichoides Pogostemon helferi lobelia cardinalis mini
Fertilization
Dosed twice per week using the Estimative Index (EI) method, with MasterLine Carbo incorporated into the routine. Water changes are performed twice per week to maintain stable nutrient levels and overall aquarium balance.
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