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| Entry #52: 2L (1 gallon) Biotope Aquascape: "Maltese rock pool" Stephan Mifsud, Paola Malta Europe valerandi at nextgen.net.mt |
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| Tank Size | 30 x 20 x 20 cm (12 x 8 x 8 in) |
| Volume | 2L (1 gallons) |
| Category | Biotope Aquascape |
| Title | Maltese rock pool |
| Plants | Elatine gussonei (main plant) Crassula vaillantii (right top) Mentha pulegium (corners) Triglochin laxiflorum (large grass like) Glossostigma elatinoides (few remaining strands on left for size comparison) |
| Fish/Animals | Daphnia, Ostrocods and tadpoles |
| Decorative Materials | lime stone |
| Background | Blue Contact paper |
| Lighting | 1 x 12watt |
| Filtration | none |
| Additional Information | sand- soil mixture CO2 yeast bottle Water changes 50% every week Fertilisation: CaNitrate, Phosphate and JBL ferropol every week |
"This aquascape gives a very natural impression along the lines of Mr. Amano's Nature Aquarium style. This aquascape appears to be an attempt at reflecting the essence of the terrestrial landcape in the photograph rather than an aquatic environment. Taken in that context it is well done. Unfortunately that is not the intent of this category and would have been better put in the Aquatic Garden category. If the intent was to recreate an aquatic environment found in the area photographed it would have been helpful to have an image of that instead of the hillside. " ---Phil Edwards
"I like that you shared an image of your inspiration for this layout." ---Ricky Cain
"The layout could have looked better if plants in the back ground were planted." ---Takashi Amano
"I love the idea of the Maltese vernal pool, including the plants AND animals that would be found in one. This is an extremely specialized biotope and one I appreciate you sharing with us. To make the tank more attractive, as well as an accurate biotope, you might want to consider a shallower tank, which would also mimic the depth of the rock pools better. As in all aquascape entries, make sure your equipment is removed or hidden, and glass is spotlessly clean before taking pictures!" ---Karen Randall
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