Aquascape Details
Dimensions: 45 cm x 45 cm x 90 cm
Title: A Vampire’s Veil
Volume: Water Volume: 12L L
Lighting: Sinkor Optima 30cm
Filtration: A small waterfall pump for flow. Biologically filtered through the substrate system
Plants: Ficus pumila, Solanum evolvulifolium, Marcgravia, Alocasia, Phalaenopsis amabilis, Peperomia (mixed), Hemionitis, Cryptocoryne Wendtii, Salvinia Minima, Crows nest fern, Hypnum moss, Thuidium delicatulum, Ficus benjamina, Hypnum cupressiforme, Limnobium laevigatum, Nymphaea Stellata
Livestock: Geosesarma Notophorum (White Mandarin Vampire Crabs), Folsomia candida, Porcellio scaber, Ramshorn snails,
Hardscape Materials: Maple Stone, Elm Branches, Cork bark peices, Natural Clay
Background: Press cork board (background), Cork bark peices, extremely minimal use of glue and no organic components
Substrate: Clayballs (leca), Organic soil mix, quartz sand
I really like the flow and the over all health of the plants. I do wish it was better lit for photos.
This is an incredibly beautiful paludarium. The variety of plants is great enough to give a natural impression, but planted and cared for in a way that doesn’t feel too busy. Seeing similar species planted throughout the layout further drives this point home. Mosses appear healthy and carefully maintained. Ivy species integrate with the hardscape very well, without feeling forced or contrived. The transition from above to below the surface is sudden, but feels accurate to the hardscape utilized. Life below the surface is excellently executed, with plant growth obscured by tinted waters, resulting in a feeling of stagnation or stillness.