Rubén
Santos
Dimensions (in cm)
Volume
96.00 Liter
Hardscape
Plants
Animals
Filter
Oase Biomaster Thermo 350
Light
LED RGB/WRGB
Lightpower
Twinstar Light IV 600SA
Lightduration
8.00 hours
CO2
Pressurized CO₂ system with inline diffuser (24/7)
pH
7.50
KH + GH
3+6
Maintenance routine
Weekly water change of approximately 40–50% using a mix of tap water and RO water, adjusted to maintain stable KH and GH levels (targeting KH 3, GH 6).
CO₂ injection is kept constant 24 hours a day to ensure optimal levels for plant growth and stable pH throughout the photoperiod.
Fertilization follows a moderate and balanced regime using a comprehensive liquid fertilizer (APT Complete), dosed daily to provide a steady supply of macro and micronutrients.
Trimming is performed weekly, particularly on stem plants such as Rotala and Alternanthera, to maintain density, shape, and light penetration.
Routine maintenance also includes cleaning the glass, checking filter inlets, and skimming the surface when necessary to ensure water clarity and healthy circulation.
CO₂ injection is kept constant 24 hours a day to ensure optimal levels for plant growth and stable pH throughout the photoperiod.
Fertilization follows a moderate and balanced regime using a comprehensive liquid fertilizer (APT Complete), dosed daily to provide a steady supply of macro and micronutrients.
Trimming is performed weekly, particularly on stem plants such as Rotala and Alternanthera, to maintain density, shape, and light penetration.
Routine maintenance also includes cleaning the glass, checking filter inlets, and skimming the surface when necessary to ensure water clarity and healthy circulation.
Description
This aquascape evokes the silent beauty of a forgotten valley, sculpted by the passage of time and reclaimed by nature. Two ancient stones rise like sentinels, framing a narrow path that glows softly — a symbol of life’s slow and inevitable journey. Layers of red and green foliage blend with mossy textures to create depth and balance, guiding the viewer’s eye inward. The subtle presence of small fish and snails brings a sense of life without disturbing the quiet harmony. Light flows toward the vanishing point like a memory returning from the past, inviting reflection in a scene suspended between stillness and motion.
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IAPLC