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Burst with Joy - IIAC 2019 #49 - Jason Tan / Malaysia

02 March 2025

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The wood with Microsorium pteropus var is right behind the main hardscape, this is the biggest problem of this layout.

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Author: Jason Tan / Malaysia

Aquarium Size/W120 x D60 x H45 (cm)

Comments from Andy

The wood with Microsorium pteropus var is right behind the main hardscape, this is the biggest problem of this layout. The lower stem of Rotala rotundifolia "red" is not growing healthily, maybe can use other plants of hardscape to cover the flow here. On the driftwood, there are only two bunches of Bolbitis heudelotii, could increase one more bunch so the overall display will be more balanced. Finally, the trimming skill can be improved and this tank will be in different level.

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