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 | Entry #73: 2079L (550 gallon) Aquatic Garden: "Symphysodon Abstracta" Jeffrey Senske, Houston TX USA jsenske at aquariumdesigngroup.com http://www.aquariumdesigngroup.com |
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| First time entry. | |
| Tank Size | 244 x 91 x 94 cm (96 x 36 x 37 in) |
| Volume | 2079L (550 gallons) |
| Category | Aquatic Garden |
| Title | Symphysodon Abstracta |
| Plants | Anubias nana, A. barteri, Cyperus helferi, Cryptocoryne wendtii Green, C. walkeri, C. retrospiralis, C. balansae, Blyxa aubertii, Hygrophila augustifolia, C. ponterderifolia, Microsorum sp. Narrow Leaf, Microsorum "Windelov" |
| Fish/Animals | Cardinal Tetra, Rummy Nose Tetra, Asst. Discus varieties, Otocinclus catfish, Algae-eating shrimp |
| Decorative Materials | Large pcs. Driftwood, "Lace" Rock, Natural Gravel, Flourite, Laterite, Terra-Lit |
| Background | n/a |
| Lighting | 3x175 watt metal halide, 2x160 watt VHO flourescent (845 watts total) |
| Filtration | wet/dry trickle, 2-2260 Eheim canister |
| Additional Information | Discus are thriving - frequent spawns for past 6 months. This tank is view from all four sides, but especially two main sides (room divider!). |
"An impressive lay out in such a big aquarium. A lot of beautiful effects in the composition, however the many different Discus disturb the balance. " ---Ole
"Very impressive display, especially considering the size of the tank, and that it must be viewed from both sides. The aquascape has a nice flow to it, but I'd like it a bit better without the "top knot" of Java fern at the top of the tank. I'm also not fond of the garish discus" ---Karen
"Interesting and dynamic arrangement for such a large tank. " ---George
"Nice looking tank with some very robust growth of the crypts and ferns. Some of the clumps of Cryptocoryne could be pruned out a little, but at their size, it doesn't detract from the tank. I like the C. balansae and retrospiralis interspersed amongst the ferns. Get rid of the red Discus though. They distract the eye from the tank." ---Bailin
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