An 80cm Jungle Style Aquascape Layout Design

Click here to view the package page for a larger version of the above image The latest  in our ‘Planting on a Budget’ series, aquascapes designed for ease of setup and maintenance and without the need for pressurised CO2.The layout of the tank is shown as a frontal and top view diagram, with each plant group labelled. Easy Life EasyCarbo is highly recommended in aquariums without pressurised CO2, for more details, visit the product page.…

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Fallen Tree

‘Fallen Tree’ by famous aquascaper James Findley, demonstrates how effective an Iwagumi can be in creating a miniature landscape. In this Nature Aquarium, James uses Hemianthus callitrichoides, otherwise known as ‘Cuba’ or ‘HC’ to its full effect, demonstrating how a beautiful, thick green carpet can be created. The soft-edged, rounded appearance of the Hemianthus Callitrichoides constrasts very effectively against the linear, textured fossilised wood, creating a very natural aquascape with an almost mythical, mystical appearance.…

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Eleocharis parvula Planting Techniques

Eleocharis parvula (common name hair grass / hairgrass) is an extremely versatile and useful plant. It may be used to great affect by itself to form a grassy carpet: a very dense lawn like effect may be achieved in 6 – 8 weeks from planting. It is also very useful when planted sparsely around the edges of rocks and other hardscape and produces a ‘softening’ effect when used in this way, particularly in an Iwagumi…

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