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| Entry #16: 310L (82 gallon) Aquatic Garden: "Cuba Libre" Daniel Larsson, Linkoping n/a Sweden http://194.236.255.117/defblog/ |
Front view |
As far from the left as one can view my aquarium. |
Right side |
Far right |
Because my lighting is somewhat weak I planted Marsilia in the darker areas to avoid climbing Glossistigma. |
| NOTE: Aquascapes entered in previous contests are only eligible if a new entry form and all new photographs (taken this year) are submitted. | Entered in a previous year., #46 |
| Tank Size | 125 x 50 x 50 cm (49 x 20 x 20 in) |
| Volume | 310L (82 gallons) |
| Category | Aquatic Garden |
| Title | Cuba Libre |
| Plants | 1. Hygrophila polysperma "rosanervig" 2. Ludwigia spec Cuba 3. Marsilia hirsuata 4. Glossistigma elatoides 5. Ludwigia inclinata 6. Ludwigia glandulosa "perennis" 7. Ludwigia arcuata |
| Fish/Animals | Sphaerichthys osphromenoides, Rasbora espei, Otocinclus affinis, Crossocheilus siamensis |
| Decorative Materials | "English lake gravel", Rocks from lake Runn in Falun/Sweden. |
| Background | Black felt |
| Lighting | 6x36 watts, 3 Philips Aquarelle, 1 Sunglo, 2 Osram Biolux |
| Filtration | Fluval 404 filled with floss only. |
| Additional Information | Eheim surface extractor. CO2 from 10 kg fire extinguisher with JBL regulator, JBL needle valve and Bioplast magnetic valve. 50% water change weekly. Once a week: 1/5 tsp KNO3 Twice a week: 3 ml "Micro+" from www.hjortgatanszoo.se, 1 tsp K2SO4, 1 tsp MgSO4. The day before waterchange I add a little KH2PO4 if I can remember it. |
"Pretty tank! very clever use of the Marsilea to fill in where the Glosso leaves off! This is another tank that has improved a lot since last year, though it is hard to tell it is still the same tank! The growth of the E. stellata seems to have almost halted (see the decreased growth tip) which is why I took a point off for viability. This, of course, could be corrected by tweaking the fertilization a little." ---Karen
"Very nice rock accents. " ---George
"The Ludwigia sp. Cuba is beautiful in this tank! Nice color and leaf shape placement. Something in the front to hide the stems of the plants in front and the central placement of the plants in the front are the only drawbacks for this tank. Very nice." ---Bailin
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