Overgrown South American Jungle
Hello from Germany!
This is my planted South American-inspired community tank built to look like an overgrown jungle riverbank with dense plants, dark rocks and open sandy areas for the bottom dwellers.
Stocking
-Apistogramma macmasteri pair. Sadly, the male died due to transport stress.
-Panda Corydoras (7)
-Chili Rasboras (15)
-Neocaridina shrimp colony (a lot🙈)
The Apistos claimed the planted jungle area while the Pandas mostly stay in the sand zone. The shrimp colony became a huge part of the ecosystem and is constantly breeding.
The tank is heavily planted with Limnophila, Crypts, Anubias and red stem plants. My goal was to create a natural-looking aquarium full of cover, movement and interesting behavior.
Weekly water changes and plant growth keep the tank stable and healthy — and over time it really started to feel like a tiny living underwater jungle. 🌱🐟