Aquascaper 1500, African Themed Congo Aquascape Tutorial, Step by Step Build

Complete 150cm aquascape build, in a 'fly on the wall' style video. Originally setup setup in November 2024, we can now reveal the full process of setting up this Aquascaper 1500 (150x60x55cm) nature aquarium. Built around an African inspired planting theme, making the perfect home for some beautiful African Yellow Tail Congo Tetras.

The team here at Aquarium Gardens did a wonderful job setting up this aquascape. The arching wood with sand pathway is a feature that really catches your attention as soon as you walk into the AG showroom.

This aquascape is designed to stand the test of time, and we look forward to watching it develop over the years.

If you have any questions please ask in the comments. And of course, if you would like to see this aquascape in person, please visit our Aquascaping showroom based near Huntingdon, UK. http://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk

Equipment list:
Tank and cabinet: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/d-d...
Lighting: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ada...
Filtration: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ehe...
CO2: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ehe...
Backlight: Life Aqua Light Screen


00:46 - River Wood Layout Creation
02:26 - Elderly Stone
06:23 - Substrate System
10:35 - Adding Sand
11:40 - Planting begins
12:40 - Attaching moss to stones
18:16 - Attaching Ferns & Anubias to Wood
25:46 - Planting bulbs
30:06 - 12 weeks later, grown in.


Substrate system:
ADA Power Sand: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ada...
Wio Powervol: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/wio...
ADA Amazonia Version 2: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ada...
Tourmaline BC: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ada...


Hardscape:
River wood: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/man...
Elderly Stone: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/eld...
Colorado Sand: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/ada...

Plants:
Bolbitis: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/bol...
Aponogeton: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/aqu...
Crinum: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/aqu...
Anubias Bonsai: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/anu...
Anubias mini coin: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/anu...
Java Moss: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/jav...
Proserpinica Palustris: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/pro...
Cryptocoryne Nuri:https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/cry...
Nymphaea Lotus: https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/nym...

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