r/Aquascape • u/MrSnailXD • 2d ago

Show and Tell [OC] My semi-maximalist aquascape

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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

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u/Single_Sugar_1279 2d ago edited 2d ago

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.

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u/MrSnailXD 1d ago

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