The scape is heavily planted with what appear to be various species of fern and moss, which are expertly arranged on the hardscape to create a lush, overgrown, and natural feel. The dense foliage mimics a true forest floor, but underwater. The light color of the sand substrate contrasts beautifully with the dark green of the plants, making the scape appear even more vibrant.
The school of small, silver fish adds a dynamic element to the scene, highlighting the depth of the aquascape and drawing the viewer's eye into the dark recess created by the driftwood. The overall composition is harmonious and tranquil. It perfectly captures a feeling of a submerged, untouched wilderness. The title "Dark" is very fitting, as the scape plays with light and shadow to great effect.
[AQUARIUM SIZE]
W: 1300 x D: 500 x H: 450(mm)
[AQUATIC PLANTS]
Anubias sp. 'Mini Coin'
Anubias sp. 'Pangolino'
Anubias barteri var. nana 'Paxing'
Anubias sp. 'Petite'
Bucephalandra sp. 'Belindae'
Bucephalandra sp. 'Belindae Mini'
Bolbitis sp. 'Mini' Guinea 2002
Microsorum sp. 'Mini Coral'
Microsorum sp. 'Dwarf Narrow'
Microsorum sp. 'Windelov'
Cryptocoryne parva 'Mini'
Lomariopsis cf. lineata
Callicostella prabaktiana
[FISH / INRERTEBRATES]
Moenkhausia costae
Crossocheilus oblongus
Caridina multidentata
Clithon corona
Lighting: Chihiros A1201 x2
Filtration: Oase BioMaster Thermo 600, Eheim 2217
CO2: Pressurised 3 bps - DIY CO2 reactor (connected on Eheim 2217)
Substrate: Lava gravel, quartz sand
Hardscape: Dogwood, Seiryu stones
Fertilization: Bolbi Plantavit complete 3ml and Plantavit potassium+ 4ml - daily via dosing pump
Water change: 40% once a week (first 3 months twice a week).
Step 1: Ideas
Step 2: Materials
Step 3: Hardscape
Step 4: Planting
Step 5: Final
Author Antonio Nikolic / Croatia
Facebook: bolbi.aqua
Website: bolbiaqua.com
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