Check out my good friend and fellow aquascapers tank. He did some awesome work with the limited amount of space offered by the Fluval Flex 15. Great contrast especially with the dark green moss in the foreground among the bright green and pink accents of the Rotala sp. Colorata and Wallichi in the background.
Tag: Planted Aquarium
Bacopa Caroliniana (Lemon Bacopa) Hardiness: Easy Lighting: Low to Medium Positioning: Midground Growth rate: Moderate Size: 6 to 12″ This beautiful plant has been a fixture in the hobby for a long time now, and to this day still remains one of the more commonly available aquatic plants offered in retail. The unique and eye…
Red Lace Snakeskin Delta Guppies
A classic galaxy strain, which is what I have always liked in a guppy! I recently obtained this strain and while not planning to add them to my guppy project to begin with but once I saw them I knew I just had to make room for them in my fishroom.
Didiplis diandra (Water Hedge) Hardiness: Medium Lighting: Moderate to High Positioning: Midground Growth rate: Moderate Size: 6 to 12″ A gorgeous little stem plant that doesn’t get to tall but is known for it’s nice bushy consistent growth. Since it’s not an overpowering stem plant and not a very fast grower as say a Hygro…
Lysimachia nummularia
Lysimachia nummularia (Golden Creeping Jenny) Hardiness: Easy Lighting: Low to moderate Positioning: Midground Growth rate: Moderate Size: 12″+ A beautiful round leaf stem plants which adds great depth and contrast within a planted setup, especially for “Dutch” style displays. The round paddle like leaves contrast great when separating more fine leaf plants such as Cabombas,…
Platinum Hi-fin Blue Grass Guppy
I should say Japanese Hi-fin Platinum Blue Grass Guppy but the title name is enough of a mouthful. I’ve been breeding this absolute gem of a fish for about 4 or so years now and it’s the only “Grass” line that I’ve worked with that breeds 100% true. I’ve worked with other Blue grass…
Living Crystals
Crystal Shrimp (Caridina Cantonesis var.) Hardiness: Moderate Adult Size: 1 inch Temperature Range: 18C – 25C (64 – 77F) pH range: 6.0 – 7.2 gH range: 3 – 6 Diet: Omnivorous Breeding: Easy No shrimp has captivated the delight of hobbyist today more so than the Crystal red shrimp has, making it quite…
The WALL (update)
So since taking the plunge at my first 3d background setup, I must say I am hooked…! The sense of depth it gives is not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but also makes the fish more comfortable. I have noticed the fish act more natural, hiding less, and engaging more so in their natural…
Blue Pearl Shrimp
Blue Pearl Shrimp (Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis var. blue) Hardiness: Easy Adult Size: 1 inch Temperature Range: 16C – 26C (61 – 79F) Water Hardness: Soft to hard, not picky. pH range: 6.5 – 8 Diet: Omnivorous: algae, micro-nutrients, dead plant matter. Breeding: Easy. This is a beautiful shrimp which is great for beginners. The colour is…
The beautiful Mayaca fluviatilis!
Mayaca fluviatilis Hardiness: Moderate Lighting: Moderate to High Positioning: Midground Growth rate: Moderate Size: 12″ – 18″ sometime higher A beautifully delicate looking plant, which makes a great midground addition to any planted tank. Although it can grow pretty tall, it’s delicate thin stems make it more suitable as a complimentary midground plant rather than…
LUSH Aquatics 