Newly Scaped Rio 125

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I dont post on here too much, but I thought Id show my aqauarium to everyone just so I can get some comments how to make it better etc

Without firther adue:

Today I redid the scape in my rio 125l.

I brought a bag of 3l aquasoil (fine) to cap my current substrate, was was suprised that I got a layer of about 3cm fully over the tank with some spare :thumbup: so I can keep it for later if needed.

A few details:

Hardscape- Manzanita wood from Plantbrain and some mountain rocks I found whilst on holiday.
Lighting- juwel 28w t5 tubes, 1 daylight and 1 nature
Substrate- Tetraplant complete (gravel on top) and oliver knotts naturesoil on top of it all
Flow- 600lph juwel pump, 300lph eheim 2213 filter
co2- fire extinguisher 3bps
ferts- Im trying out easylife profito so I havent got the dosage in my head, but Ill see the results soon I hope

Before the new aquascape:

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From today:

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Plant list:

Taiwan moss on the wood (Thanks A1matt :thumbup: )
Vallis nana
Echinodorus bleheri x2
Cryptocoryne willisii x4 (pots)
Anubias barteri var. barteri x2

I recieved the crypts, anubias and Echinodorus bleheri from The Aquatic Room and I was impressed. They were cheaper than Tropica plants, and the quality was more than decent. The anubias were on the small side, however these should grow out soon, I was very impressed at the amount of crypts I got per pot, about 15. Overall, Pleased!

I tried to remove all of the algae that I could, but on the filter box you can still see some unfortunately. I may increase the flow by adding a powerhead of ebay when I get the money to, I think Aaron north got one, 300lph for about £15?

Please leave comments, I really like my scape so hopefully you do too :D

I tried to remove all of the algae that I could, but on the filter box you can still see some unfortunately. I may increase the flow by adding a powerhead of ebay when I get the money to, I think Aaronnorth got one, 300lph for about £15?
 
that looks lovely, the vallis at the back against the black background work great, and the moss should fill out nicely on the wood

good job!
 
Looks pretty cool :D
Those vallis are pretty big. After reading this I decided to split up my crypts as well. I have kept them together as they were in the pots since I got them a while back.
 
Beautiful tank.

What is the new substrate/sand?
 
Doh!

Just read your original post and see all the details.

Would love to see more shots of this lovely aquarium :)
 
tank looks great :good:

what is the name of the small plants right at the front of the tank on both sides ?
 

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