Hi Faizal, sorry, hadn’t realised I had given so little detail, here it is:
Aquarium Details
Location: Vietnam
Size: L140 x W80 x H60cm 15mm glass
Lighting is just from natural light, I have planted that small jungle behind it to stop too much light getting through. It also makes a great backdrop. I also have a strong incandescent spotlight to light it up later on, although I don’t think that really affects the plants growth. It looks great when there is a moody thunderstorm and pouring rain behind.
Substrate is a mix of soil, gravel and borneo wild substrate,
The wood was from the collection detailed below. I have a great aquascaping shop out here and the guy who runs it sourced that wood, wicked collection of pieces!
Filtration is currently 3 Eheim 2222s, but it feels under filtered, a lot of detritus is building up so I have just bought a massive Eheim classic 2260 and changed the 2400lph pump to a 3400, so that will more than double my filtration.
My tunze powerhead just broke, so while back in U.K. recently I got a Vortech MP40W ES. Looking forward to getting it set up and creating some waves in the tank.
Position: It is on the balcony outside my office. I live in Vietnam and work as an Online Editor, basically doing VFX and finishing off TV commercials. In that capacity I often have a room full of clients and it is a great way to distract them while I get on with my work. We also do a lot of work for Japan and they love it!
Here is the thread in which I worked out the technique, lots of others posted helpful info there if you are interested.
Outdoor Planted Tank. (Vietnam) Possible? **Pics Page 4** | UK Aquatic Plant Society
Some early pics:
And pics from the wood supplier out here in Nam