I started this project several months ago, but finally took the time to get some good pictures. I hope that I will remember to update later on.

My general idea is to emulate a South America riverbank habitat. This is a loose interpretation, for example, I have a group of a half-dozen Punitus barbs in there. Some of the plants are pretty representative, such as a couple of different Echinodorus. I also have tetras, a bristlenose pleco and Apistogramma.

Here is the display. It's in a 65 tall Aqueon tank with top rim removed.



I double-posted this picture over in the DIY forum where I was explaining stand build.

The emergent plants are all planted in Riparium Supply accessories. The underwater plants are planted in pool filter stand. They get bi-weekly ferts and Excel every day. That Teklight is bright, but the immersed plants do OK without pressurized CO2 because the emergent stuff throws a lot of shade. They need to grow in some more, but I am pretty happy with the emmersed plants. I need to work on the underwater scape some more. I would appreciate any suggestions that you might have.

Regards,

Hydrophyte

tank is looking pretty sweet

I like it so far. I dont have any tips though. I'd like to see what it becomes. Very NICE!

i LOVE it

i think you should add a little color in there though, above, and underwater

btw, about to PM you some questions

thanks. here's another view.



you are right. the fish add a lot of color. i might have remembered to throw a food wafer in there so that they would swarm around the front. i have a Phragmepedium orchid growing in there, but it's all done flowering. i will try to go find some orchid pictures.

Absolutely gorgeous!

If you got a close-up of the water part of the tank you might get more feedback on scaping ideas, it's a little hard to see what's going on in there from the pics you've posted since most of the light is reflecting off of the emergent growth

I love the tank. It is great.
It looks like you painted the sides as well as the back. Do you like it like that?

Looks quite nice! I would love to see some closer shots of the tank

the black background really helps to highlight the plants. i applied it with latex paint, so i can take it off easily enough too.

i got a decent picture of a bloom on the big Echinodorus palaefolius plant that's over on the left side of the display.

Dang! You just keep crankin' 'em out! I love it! The lily is awesome

Gorgeous setup. I have never done a biotope but this certainly inspires me to do one. I have a novice question. Are the emerged plants known to grow emerged? If so can you name them please, other than the sword.

thanks very much. hey i have an update too for my all crypts riaprium project.

https://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...allon-all.html

i think that that one is more interesting. i don't know why nobody ever opens it(?).

here is a quick list:

emergents

• Echinodorus palaefolius
• Echinodorus "melon sword"
• Ruellia brittoniana
• Acorus gramineus
• Ophiopogon japonicus
• Bacopa monnieri
• Colocasia fallax

underwater

• Hygrophila angustifolia
• Hygrophila polysperma
• Nympaea stellata
• Sagittaria subulata

as you can see, this is a biotope loosely interpreted. many of these plants are not of South American origin.

hydro, That is a way cool display! The stand with the stained wood and metal framing connectors is very well done. Warm looking yet industrial.
Great job
MD