
Substrates added on top of the soil (also helps to keep the soil debris down when adding water). Large rocks and driftwood added to complete the hardscape.

Water is added. Water appears to be cloudy. This is a normal case because the water will pick up the leftover soil. The water must be filtered for a week straight to get a clear view effect.

Fishes are added after the tank has cycled for a month. From here, new plants are added on a weekly basis.


As of May 2019 - Switched to a white background with added backlighting.


A variety of high-quality food that I feed the fish 6 times a week every morning to help bring out the more vibrant colors of the fish. The fish are fasted only once a week to cut down wastes and for the fish to stay healthy.

After various researches and comparisons, the Fluval 3.0 LED light is the best planted tank light that is affordable. Bluetooth controlled through your smartphone with a built-in timer. Offers Sunrise/ sunset, midday, and night lighting effect. Offers 4,500 lumens, 59 Watt.

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