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scree [skriË]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) an accumulation of weathered rock fragments at the foot of a cliff or hillside, often forming a sloping heap Also called talus
Inspired by a recent mountaineering expedition to Snowdonia.
This is my third attempt at an Iwagumi, and I think it has potential. I think it's the strongest use of hardscape I've used in any design so far.
This dry run with the hardscape has been set up in a 60x30x30cm, but I will be transferring it into a 60x30x36cm opti-white.
There's a couple of minor alterations I need to make, including more attention to detail with the graded gravels, but you can see the effect I am after. The extra 6cm in height with the opti-white will also need to be taken into consideration.
Planting will be minimal with Eleocharis acicularis in the background and probably nothing else.
I've used E. acicularis before as a background and it provides a great backdrop in the appropriate setting; such much better than E. parvula that stays shorter and has a thicker leaf.
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I'll be running just one 24w HO T5 along the back of the tank, due to the relatively low plant biomass. Photoperiod will also be minimised to prevent algae build-up on the rocks and gravels/sands, and I'll also dose Liquid Carbon to help minimise algae.
I'm undecided on fish but am considering Sawbwa resplendens, as these thrive in hard water and suit this layout; their body colour complimenting the rocks and gravel, but their head and tail providing a desirable subtle splash of colour.
Aquarium Specifications
Aquarium 60x30x36cm opti-white
Lighting Arcadia OTL (1 x 24w HO T5 6500K), 6 hours
Filtration JBL 1200lph external, Hydor inline heater
CO2 2Kg pressurised, Dennerle reg and solenoid, Boyu inline diffuser
Fertilisation Daily 2ml TPN+, 2ml Plantedbox Liquid Carbon
Decor 20Kg Seiryu Stone (Mini Landscape Rock)
Substrate Unipac Maui Fine Quartz Sand, Maui Course Quartz Sand, Unipac Fine Nordic Gravel, Coarse Nordic Gravel