Dimensions 60 × 30 × 36 cm

Title Cambridgeshire Lake, England, UK

Volume 63L

Background N/A

Lighting 2 x 24w HO T5 6500K, 8 hour photoperiod

Filtration External canister with biological and mechanical media

Plants Egeria densa, Eleocharis sp., unidentified marginal plant

Animals Gasterosteus aculeatus aculeatus (5)

Materials ADA Aqua Soil, silica sand, collected rocks, stones and small pebbles, collected submerged wood/branches and oak leaves

Additional Information This biotope aquascape was inspired from a visit to a local lake. As a qualified sub-aqua diver I went into the water and observed the fish and plant species present. I tested the water temperature and chemistry (pH and hardness). I collected the hardscaping materials i.e. wood, stones and leaves from the lake. What you see here is a very realistic representation of what I saw and it was a joy to create it in my living space. pH 7.5, KH 6, GH 12, temp. 20C.