I wanted something really different for the fish room, a total contrast to the existing green aquariums. This blackwater inspired botanical aquarium is the perfect addition to the collection.

Let me know in the comments what other fish you would like to see me put into this fish tank. As I said in the video I'm thinking either Apistogramma or Corydoras but thought I would let you all decide, then we can pop them into the aquarium in a few weeks.

I've used botanicals before but not in the amounts in this aquascape and it has definitely inspired me to use more in future builds. It naturalises the aquarium so well and adds a good amount of enrichment for the fish, not to mention the health benefits.

**Important public service announcement**
Very early on in this videos release someone has pointed out that the fluval prism is only meant to be used submerged. I've used and sold these lights for years and have only just heard about this (should probably read the instructions more). I've not known of any issue with myself or customers running these above water but there must be a reason for them to display that warning.

Fish:
Rummynose Tetra (Petitella bleheri)
Hockeystick Pencilfish (Nannostomus eques)

Plants:
Ludwigia Mini Super Red
Alternanthera Cardinalis
Cryptocoryne sp.
Fittonia sp. (above the water)

Hardscape:
Maple leaf rock
Manzanita wood
Oak leaves (locally collected)
Jack fruit leaves

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