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Tank number :: 30

Participant Name :: Vincent Phua

Tank Specifications ::	LxWxH: 6'x2'x2'. Volume: 640 L, 170 Gal(US). Substrate: J. Arthur Bower's Aquatic Compost, gravel. Lighting: 12 x 36W power compacts, 11hrs total with a 4hr "siesta" at mid-day. Filtration: Eheim 2250. History: This tank was started in July 2002 to house a Red Tail Golden Asian Arowana in as natural environment as possible. Most of the plants were chosen for easy maintainance and the rest to control NO3, which is expectedly high due to the size and diet of the arowana. The tank was laid out to maximise the mid and top swimming space for the arowana, while a thick undergrowth was maintained to allow the smaller fishes to hide from the large predator.
Flora ::	1. Anubias barteri var. angustifolia, 2. Anubias barteri var. barteri, 3. Anubias barteri var. nana, 4. Aponogeton longiplumulosus, 5. Bolbitis heteroclita, 6. Crinum thaianum, 7. Cryptocoryne beckettii, 8. Cryptocoryne wendtii, 9. Cryptocorynes sp., 10. Echinodorus quadricostatus 'Magdalenensis', 11. Echinodorus sp. 'Indian Red Flame', 12. Elatine triandra, 13. Hygrophila polysperma, 14. Hygrophila polysperma 'Rosanervig', 15. Microsorum pteropus (Java Fern), 16. Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov', 17. Nuphar japonica (Spatterdock), 18. Nymphaea lotus (Zenkeri) 'Green', 19. Nymphaea lotus (Zenkeri) 'Red', 20. Nymphaea micrantha (4 Colour Lotus), 21. Sagittaria subulata, 22. Vallisneria americana
Fauna ::	Crossocheilus siamensis (Siamese Algae Eater), Scleropages formosus (Asian arowana, Red Tail Gold variety), Otocinculus sp.
Fertilization ::	CO2: 30ppm. Water: Seachem Flourish, Seachem Flourish Iron, K2SO4. Substrate: Ocean Free Super Root Monster, Jobe Fert Spikes for Aquatic Plants, ISTA Laterite Balls.

Judges Comments::
Birgit ::	On the first sight, your tank is overwhelming. I am sorry to say that, but a lot of this impression is all about the fish. Even on the second look the tank is very nice, but not as perfect as on the first one. Your sides are quite grownover, and don´t really match the clean look of the middle (in my opinion). Try to get a little asymmetric, and everything will look stunning.
Jay Luto ::	Middle of the tank and front sides are very nicely done. Upper corners are a bit overgrown and need some pruning. Interesting combo with Arowana.
Ghazanfar Ghori ::	Now there's a fish that you don't see in a planted tank too often. You've managed to aquascape well, yet leave enough room for the arrowana. Well done!