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“Our Blue Ocean: A Journey into Natural Tranquility”

A large aquarium layout featuring “Our Blue Ocean: A Journey into Natural Tranquility”, 540L, by Lai Cam Linh. The planting revolves around Ammannia pedicellata 'Golden'.

On the plant side, the layout leans toward a mixed planting with species such as Ammannia pedicellata 'Golden' — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. Backlighting substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

Chihiros RGB Vivid II x 2, 8 hours / day lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this large aquarium. EHEIM professionel 3 1200 XL (2080) x 2 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters.

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Setup specifications

Dimensions150 × 60 × 60 cm
Layout name"Our Blue Ocean: A Journey into Natural Tranquility"
Volume540L
BackgroundBacklighting
LightingChihiros RGB Vivid II x 2, 8 hours / day
FiltrationEHEIM professionel 3 1200 XL (2080) x 2
PlantsAmmannia pedicellata 'Golden'
Anubias nana 'petite'Bolbitis heudelotii
Bucephalandra 'ghost 2011'Cryptocoryne crispatula
Fissidens fontanusHelanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus'
Ludwigia sp. 'super red'Ludwigia arcuata
Ludwigia repensLysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo'Nymphaea Zenkeri
Rotala Mexicana 'green'Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia 'green'Rotala rotundifolia 'orange juice'
Rotala rotundifolia 'Vietnam super red'Taxiphyllum 'Taiwan moss'
Utricularia graminifoliaVallisneria nana
Fish / shrimpCaridina multidentata x 10
Crossocheilus langei x 1Clithon corona x 5
Neritina natalensis sp. "Tiger" x 5Neritina natalensis sp. "Zebra" x 5
Macrotocinclus affinis x 1Physella acuta x 10
Trichopodus leerii x 8Trigonostigma espei x 100
Trigonostigma heteromorpha x 10Materials
Base Substrate: JBL Basic Plus, VUAQUA Base Substrate, JUN Platinum SoilLava rocks, Malayan driftwoods, Spider driftwoods
Notes"Our Blue Ocean: A Journey into Natural Tranquility"
"Nature always wears the colors of the spirit," once wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. Inspired by this sentiment, I endeavored to capture the mesmerizing spectrum of colors found in aquatic flora, creating a captivating piece I refer to as my "painting."Within this work of art, I harnessed the natural pigments present in underwater plants to craft a seamless transition of gradients. As the eye wanders across the canvas, it encounters the vivacious tones of summer while gradually embracing the resplendent hues of autumn. All the while, a tranquil blue ocean backdrop sets the stage for this captivating visual symphony.
Through the transformative power of Aquascaping, a method that fuses artistry and nature, we discover a sanctuary for our minds. Amidst the pressures of the present, we find solace in immersing ourselves in the soothing embrace of nature's embrace, where harmony and serenity are effortlessly woven together.Category Sponsors

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