This is a new cambarellus patzcuarensis variety named "Schoko" due to its beautiful chocolate colouration.
I'm already waiting a pair of Cambarellus Patzcuarensis sp. Schoko from Germany next week, along with 3 pairs of Cpo's.
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| Cambarellus sp. Schoko |
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| Cambarellus sp. Schoko & Monosolenium Tenerum (Pellia) |
An awesome video showing the steps needed to create a true masterpiece!!!
One of my personal favourites!!! Very helpful for those who would like to take the aquarium hobby one step further. The creation and maintenance of a full planted aquarium is one of the most challenging ventures one could face in the aquarium hobby.
Enjoy!!
Dwarf crayfish
| Crayfish are very fascinating creatures in an aquarium. Most varieties grow to a considerable size, however, and require an appropriately large habitat. Dwarf crayfish of the Cambarellus genus are ideal for nano aquaria. Measuring 3-5 cm, they are also suitable for keeping in mini aquaria of 25 l or larger. Important: Crayfish are great “escape artists”. They are able to survive in air for some time and are excellent climbers. An aquarium containing crabs or crayfish thus needs to be “escape-proof”.In order to establish a habitat tailored to the needs of these crayfish, the aquarium needs to be well structured with roots, stones, a couple of Nano Catappa Leaves and plenty of hideaways. As dwarf crayfish are not interested in destroying plants, any aquarium greenery of your choice is appropriate. Similarly to dwarf shrimps, dwarf crayfish are quite tolerant with regard to water values. Severe and sudden fluctuations should be avoided, however.  In contrast to most varieties belonging to this group of animals, dwarf crayfish are active during the daytime. This provides plenty of opportunity to observe their interesting behaviour. A varied, high-quality diet and regular feeding with the proper crayfish food will provide for healthy crayfish full of vitality whose active behaviour brings plenty of life to the nano waterworld. |
| Orange dwarf crayfish (CPO) |
Cambarellus patzcuarensis „orange“ If you trace Iwagumi layouts to their origin, you will find a layout that Takashi Amano created approximately 30 years ago. It was a simple layout created by arranging river rocks and planting solely with Echinodorus tenellus. According to Takashi Amano, while some people did not seem to be surprised very much by the layouts that he had created through trials and errors up to that point, when they saw this Iwagumi layout, they seemed truly amazed by its unique and unusual beauty. Iwagumi layout style did not exist back then, and no one, including Mr. Mitsuo Yamazaki, the importer of E. tenellus, had any detailed information on the plant. It was truly an original creation by Amano that no one had seen before. Ever since that time, various styles of Iwagumi layouts were introduced by Amano and the allure and fascination with Iwagumi layouts has increased.
The establishment of Nature Aquarium was also the birth of the Iwagumi layout. Iwagumi layouts can largely be divided into a few styles.
It is the most basic composition of Iwagumi in which the largest rock is placed in the center and a smaller Fukuseki and Soeishi are placed to the left and right of the Oyaishi. This type of composition is called Sanzon Iwagumi due to the resemblance of the rock arrangement to Buddhist triads.
It is considered good to have an odd number for the rocks that play the major parts in scenery. An even number of rocks tends to look symmetrical or makes scenery appear split. Iwagumi looks more attractive if the center of the balance is somewhat shifted to one side or the other.
While Sanzon Iwagumi in Japanese gardens, such as those in the dry garden style, often appears upright, the Oyaishi in Nature Aquarium is placed in an angle to express the flow of water by appearing to bear the force of the water.
Since aquatic plants can soften the strength of rocks, aquatic plants are used to create a balance in the strength among the rocks. Low-growing plants are used to accentuate the details of a rock arrangement. Planting aquatic plants next to or in-between rocks is key for enhancing the natural feel of the layout.Some photos i shot earlier showing some parts of my aquarium with Cladophora aegagropila and some Seiryu stones.
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| Cladophora Aegagropila and Seiryu Stone. |
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| Cladophora Aegagropila and Seiryu Stone. |
Hi,
This is a blog about my love for Aquariums and Natural life in general.
I'll be posting my own videos shortly, so be patient!!!
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