#10223 Marshland, lower Rio Nanay, Loreto, Peru

Aquarium information

Aquarium description

Set-up date

February, 2025

Aquarium decoration

For the decoration, I used fine-grained white sand as the substrate. The bottom is covered with rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) leaves, various seeds scattered across the substrate, and several oak branches.

I also added an oak trunk, which serves as both a focal decorative element and a refuge for the fish.

At the back of the aquarium, I placed a palm leaf that conceals the heater while also providing additional shelter for the fish.

Aquarium equipment

Equipment

• External filter: Fluval 307
• Aquarium heater: Eheim 300 W
• Wi-Fi controllable LED light bar

Fish care

To keep the aquarium healthy, I change approximately 30% of the water every week and add tannins to maintain the dark, blackwater appearance.

Fish

• Apistogramma bitaeniata – 1 male, 1 female (Cichlidae)
• Nannostomus beckfordi – 10 (Lebiasinidae)
• Thayeria boehlkei – 15 (Characidae)
• Biotodoma cupido – (Cichlidae)

Plant care

Water care

Change 30% of the water once a week. Inspect the internal components of the filter every three months.

Dimensions

Length

120 cm

Depth

50 cm

High

50 cm

Volume

300 L