Layout 85 (83 Litre)

by Ian Holdich

This aquascape/aquarium was inspired by the classic Dutch themed aquariums. Although it doesn't conform to many of the rules of the Dutch method of aquascaping, it shows how to grow plants to good effect without using any hardscape.

The Aquarium was trimmed about 5-6 times in total, and was very easy to look after.

It looked after itself after the initial set up. In the first 2 weeks the water was changed at 40% everyday with pure reverse osmosis water.

I used Tropica Specialised and Tropica Premium fertiliser on alternate days. Five pumps of each. It was used in conjunction with aquasoil.

After 2 weeks the water change was 20% every 3 days. After 45 days this was dropped to one water change a week. CO2 was used at 1-2 bubbles per second.

Specs:
Aquarium: TMC
Volume: 83 L
Light: TMC ultima led tile
Substrate: Tropica substrate
Gravel: Aquasoil
Filter: External Eheim 2073
CO2: 25-30 mg/L
Fertiliser (weekly): Premium Fertiliser 65 ml + Specialised 50 ml
Maintenance (hours per week): ½-1