#1414 Gourami Swamp
About This Aquascape
A living showcase of a serene swamp ecosystem, capturing the peaceful dynamic between aquatic life and dense natural flora. The layout pairs top-layer water lilies (Nymphaea) with submerged grasses, while dark twisted driftwood cuts diagonally through the water column to frame a dedicated swimming space for the schooling gouramis.
- Filter
- Netlea No.2S
- CO2 System
- 2 bubbles/sec running 1 hour before lighting and turn off 1 hour before the light turn off
- Lighting
- Netlea AT5S
- Substrate
- Pumice, Aquario Neosoil
- Hardscape Materials
- Thai River Rock, Twisted Driftwood
- Background
- Black Film
Species
Trichopodus leerii (Pearl Gourami), Boraras naevus, Mugilogobius chulae, Caridina multidentata, Neocaridina davidi
Plant species
Marsilea hirsuta, Hydrocotyle umbellata, Polygonum sp, Blyxa japonica, Potamogeton gayi, Helanthium tenellum 'Green', Helenthium tenellum 'Madeira', Eleocharis palustris, Eleocharis montevidensis, Eriocaulon sp. "Japan Needle Leaf", Nymphaea “Peru Puerto Maldonado”
Fertilization
Daily dose of Farka K and Ferka AQ
Judges' Comments
Interesting usage of Nymphaea Peru. Its a pleasant aquacape and I think it has a lot of potential to go further. A white background would have given a better presentation to the aquascape by echoing open sky, and matching the color of the substrate. The dark wood would have probably contrasted better with a lighter colored background as well. Good effort.
— Dennis Wong
A lighter background would help this image
— Mike Senske
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