Dimensions 43 × 26 × 22 cm

Title Black water biotope

Volume 23L

Background no background used

Lighting Fluval LED "portable luminaire" provided with system since it is a fairly dim light. (3W)

Filtration Hagen Fluval Edge Power Filter filled with foam, ceramic rings and balls as well as a bag of peat to further aid in softening the water as well as staining

Plants a few pieces of Salvinia Cucullata ( which have since been removed )

Animals Parosphromenus deissneri ( Deissner's Liquorice Gourami )

Materials several pieces of spiderwood and Manzanita wood to simulate a dense root system. Added a few small pieced of Dragon stone to anchor the wood, create caves and achieve balance. I added lots of leaf litter as well as several seed pods to achieve the look and feel of decaying botanicals in a blackwater environment and to provide hiding as well as breeding spots.

Additional Information This was especially challenging to scape due to the opening of the tank only being a 5"x7" area. (Fluval Edge )
Strict monitoring of water parameters for special needs of these fish is required. GH is kept at 2 with hardly any detectable KH. TDS initially around 49 but due to tannin's increases slightly over time.