Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022, everyone! 🥰
I normally make the bonsai canopy with moss (e.g. fissiden moss, christmas moss...etc.). This time I would like to try stem plants instead. I chose Rotala Rotundifolia 'blood red' (so called in Singapore) since this plant is very easy-going and can create bushy effect after trimmings. The stems were tied in bunches and tuff into the bonsai driftwoods branches. After many trimmings and replanting, it getting thicker and bushier and create a good canopy. Most of the Rotala rotundifolia species that I have tried so far can thrive without planting into the substrate. The aerial roots can develop to take more nutrients from the water column for the plants to grow.🌱
Creating a "Red Leaf Bonsai Tree" is a great experience. I hope my video some how inspire you to try one for yourself. Have fun and keep on scaping! 😊
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Aquascape specifications:
- Tank: GUSH, 60x30x36cm, 64.8L.
- Filter: Eheim Pro 3 2075 (1250L/hr)
- In/out pipes: LitiAquaria 16mm Stainless Steel Pipe Set
- Light: Frok LED Light T1 series for 60cm tank (FK-60-T1)
- Lighting Stand (Cabinet Mount) and Hanging Kit are LitiAquaria's products
- Substrate: ADA Amazonia Aquasoil
Plant:
- Eleocharis acicularis sp.
- Helanthium tennelum 'green'
- Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan'
- Anubias nana 'petite'
- Rotala rotundifolia 'blood red'
Fish and shrimps:
- Serpae tetras (Hyphessobrycon eques)
- Amano shrimps (Caridina multidentata)
- Red Cherry Shrimps (Neocaridina davidi)
- Bladder snails
- Nerite snails
Thank you for your support at all times! ❤
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Background Music from RU-vid Audio Library:
Silent Night (Instrumental Jazz) - E's Jammy Jams
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem (Instrumental) - E's Jammy Jams
Christmas Village - Aaron Kenny
Springtime Family Band - The Green Orbs
23 дек 2021
