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The Forgotten Valley - 60l

Fri, 2009-10-23 13:14 — aaronnorth
Description of this aquascape: 
This is my first planted aquarium, inspired by George Farmer's "blyxa Hills" a few years back. I joined UKAPS (UK Aquatic Plant Society) and got lots of helpful advice from the members on there. I entered this into the IAPLC 2009 (international aquatic plant layout contest) and it rated 685 out of 1184. To see the full journal with more pictures and information visit here: http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1465
Images
1/ 3/ 2009
1/ 3/ 2009
17/ 02/ 2009
31/ 12/ 2009
Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Green"
Hemianthus Callitrichoides
Hemianthus Micranthemoides
Microsorum Pteropus "Narrow"
Red Cherry Shrimp
Aquarium
Aquarium: 
Elite 60
Length: 
60.00cm
Width: 
30.00cm
Height: 
30.00cm
Stand: 
Elite 60 Stand
Technical
Lighting: 
36w PC T5
Filtration: 
Fluval 205
CO2 System: 
2Kg Pressurized system with ceramic glass diffuser
Substrate and Décor
Substrate: 
JBL Aquabasis+ capped with Playsand
Décor / Hardscape: 
Borneowild Driftwood
Plants
Plants that are used in this aquarium: 
Hemianthus Micranthemoides
Pogostemon Helferi
Hemianthus Callitrichoides
Microsorum Pteropus "Narrow"
Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Green"
Vallisneria "Nana"
Livestock
Livestock that are used in this aquarium: 
Black Neon Tetras - 15
Red Cherry Shrimp - lots!
Extras
Date this Aquascape was created: 
Tue, 2008-05-20
Location of Aquascape: 
Living Room
Artist: 
Aaron North
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Comments

Tue, 2009-10-27 23:19 — Aquababe

I like this scape, and I'm

I like this scape, and I'm sure it will look nicer as the microsorum gains in height and thickens up a bit. Also, the back drop detracts from it - try some diffuser film on it, I think it would make a dramatic difference and really show off the planting. If you do get some, please post again with the new back drop!

Thu, 2009-10-29 19:12 — aaronnorth

Thanks, this tank has been

Thanks, this tank has been taken down in February/ March time.
I understand the backgorund is distracting but i had a buyer who wanted to collect it on the day they phoned up so i had literally 2hrs to sort something out!!

i would of liked the plants to fill out a bit more but too late now...
i have a 216litre currently which will posted on here at a later date.

Thanks, Aaron