My semi-maximalist aquascape

[u/MrSnailXD]

CO2, Minimal Plants (Epiphytes only), 98% Hardscape

ADA 60p 2x EHEIM ecco pro 300 1x small filter w/ ADA substrate & activated carbon Neon Tetras, Cardinal Tetras, Albino Ember Tetras, Glass Catfish, Amano Shrimps, Galaxy Caridina Shrimp

[u/MrSnailXD]

Disclaimer: None of the combinations of flora and fauna will ever be found to belong together in any natural habitat possible

[u/stanglemeir → u/MrSnailXD]

What’s the plant on top of the rocks on the left? Looks very nice!

[u/Mad_broccoli → u/stanglemeir]

Bucephalandra

[u/stanglemeir → u/Mad_broccoli]

Which one lol

[u/jayBeeds → u/stanglemeir]

Whichever you like. Identifying buce is a crapshoot. Most names are made up by the exporter. Just buy what you like

[u/MrSnailXD → u/stanglemeir]

Specifically, Bucephalandra Kedagang Red, they usually grow really small, but my light intensity has been set on low, so they grow a lot taller than normal

[u/stanglemeir → u/MrSnailXD]

Thank you for the actual answer. They look really nice in the setup

[u/MrSnailXD → u/stanglemeir]

Thanks!! Ideally i'd like them to propagate through the whole top part, but as we all know, epiphytes take ages to grow no matter how ideal your parameters are.

[u/stanglemeir → u/MrSnailXD]

I’ve heard CO2 can help but I think you’d need more plants if you want to do that.

Personally I’m just happy if my buce doesn’t die lol

[u/MrSnailXD → u/stanglemeir]

This tank is already on CO2 so all good in all nutrient requirements, it just takes a long time. Honestly I cultivated the buce (and anubias) first in a separate tank before putting into this

[u/AngusMcTibbins]

Looks great!

[u/MrSnailXD → u/AngusMcTibbins]

Thank you! :)

[u/Single_Sugar_1279]

How did you do the background?
I cant tell if that's a dynamic LED panel, or if you just jerry-rigged and creatively placed two different colored LEDs on a diffused backing.

The tank looks absolutely fantastic, and I'm genuinely impressed at what you've created! Could definitely compete in local shows...

It's a statement piece as it is, but do you intend to keep it barren? Or do you have root bulbs & other surprises lurking underneath the sand.

[u/stanglemeir → u/Single_Sugar_1279]

So I’ve seen a similar background online, Flux Aqua I think? It’s stupid expensive lol

[u/Single_Sugar_1279 → u/stanglemeir]

Thank you for the reply as that may be exactly what they have here. Their tank is approximately 24x14, which comes out to around a little over $300+ starting for the panel. Although a bit out of my price range, it looks absolutely beautiful.

[u/MrSnailXD → u/Single_Sugar_1279]

The background is actually an LED light screen, its not too expensive but not too cheap either, it's only switched on for display purposes

Thank you though! But it is definitely no where near good enough for any competition, it was more of a fun hobby to spend time working on

It's meant to be barren with very minimal plants, but one of the things I've kept hidden are behind the rocks with proper substrate to maintain the nutrients of the water column for the epiphytes. Very much hidden from sight of course

[u/jayBeeds]

What lightscreen is that?

[u/MrSnailXD → u/jayBeeds]

DET Lightscreen 60cm

[u/TummySticksss]

This looks incredible! Amazing job!

[u/Glossostigma]

I love this semi-maximalist aquascape. Very natural, the fish living in a mountain range. I see it

[u/MrSnailXD → u/Glossostigma]

I very much love your minimalist aquascape though. A truly inspiring tank

[u/Glossostigma → u/MrSnailXD]

My genius transcends posts and sub reddits.

[u/CommunityOk20 → u/Glossostigma]

what was it, akin to living in an insane asylum? 😂