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"Il Caridino" was mounted with the intention of recreating a good environment for the shrimp. From the first moment I knew that the moss would be the main protagonist of the middle / front. Maturation tank was very gradually with the help of fast-growing plants, which were gradually replaced by the final. I love the most planted aquariums where the harmony of shapes and colors create a landscape for my liking. I have no model in mind to arrange the layout of the aquarium. I have tried to achieve effects of depth 2 with large blocks of Hemianthus micranthemoides, leaving the center more to achieve a clear point of leakage and enhance the view.

Size	62x30x35 cms. 65 Liters. 24½”x12”x14”. 17 Gallons
Water Conditions	Conductivity: 300µS/cm. pH: 6,5. KH: 4,5º. GH: 9º (Ca++ = 40 mg*/l; Mg++ = 15 mg/l; Ca/Mg = 2,66/1)
Plants	Hemianthus micranthemoides, Ludwigia brevipes, Taxiphyllum barbieri, Cryptocoryne sp.,
Fish	Nannostomus marginatus, Hyphessobrycon amandae, Otocinclus affinis, Caridina cf cantonensis, Neocaridina heteropoda.,
Decorations	Rock Slate
Background	Black
Equipment	Lighting: 4x18w T8 (2 685 + 2 965). 9 hours per day. CO2: pressurized external exchanger. design staff (2 b/s) Substrate: Akadama covered with gravel quartz Filtration: Eheim 2215 (Foamex – Eheim Ehfisubstratpro - perlon wool)