Why This Discus Aquarium Works

We're currently in the office building of the people from Gempact You can see behind me a magnificent freshwater aquarium It's about five meters long You might be wondering what the point of such an aquarium is in an office building In this space we aimed for a design that would remind us as much as possible of nature That's why we find elements such as palm trees and other tropical plants And if this aquarium which is likely the centerpiece being a rather unique decorative piece It is very lively and vibrant as well as very colorful Above the aquarium we also find a living wall adorned with moss and other tropical plants The relaxation area in question is surely ideal for any corporate setting Hundreds perhaps thousands of people pass through here each day Absolutely each of us needs those 5 to 10 minutes to unwind a little during work The aquarium itself doesn't claim to be merely a decoration I believe it's a living ecosystem constantly changing and growing Everything in him changes overnight When I say the aquarium is 5 meters long it's 80 centimeters tall and 45 centimeters wide We're sorry it's not as wide as we'd have liked to create a more three-dimensional space That space was all I had available when I came here to build this aquarium What makes it unique is that the aquarium is very pleasant to look at from a distance we can see it in its entirety just as we do when we examine it up close and notice each detail individually In the decorative elements both in hardscape and in plants especially in fish Speaking of fish this basin likely holds some of the most beautiful freshwater fish around The main desire of the people at Genpact was precisely to have an aquarium with discus fish We had to consider a setting around them given that discussions tended to run quite hot Thus not all plants are compatible with their environment As a result we generally used easy-to-care-for plants ose that grow more slowly and are found in larger dimensions because from the very beginning I needed the aquarium to look good At that time it was densely planted with plants already quite tall As usual the plants are from our partners at Tropica I'll read you a list of some of them as there are far too many for me to remember them all We have Microsorum Cryptocoryne various species Anubias and also different species In general larger-leafed Echinodorus about 5 to 6 species I got lucky with the XL pots from Tropica because I started with some fairly large plants In addition to that I also had a few Rotala stems I also had Crinum Siperus Elferi a plant I really love Of course Valisneria couldn't be missing from a discus aquarium I used the Spiralis Tiger variety I didn’t particularly like it at first but now I can honestly say I’ve fallen in love with it—Egeria Densa This is a plant that is rarer in our part of Europe but Tropica had it for a limited time Just a quick note on the technical side for those interested The lighting is from Kihiros we have four 1.20 m lamps VLGB 2 You're probably all wondering why I didn't use the Pro version It wasn't needed here and generated far too much heat for the space The aquarium is fully enclosed on all sides childcare air-cooled would still have generated excessive heat causing the lamps to degrade over time Filtration is provided by a sump filled with about 80 liters of filtering material I have used Acvario Neo and Sikemetrix The recirculation is provided by a Gebao recirculation pump with a capacity of 20 000 liters per hour After all the most crucial part of filtration is Claris's filters as they keep the water constantly clean Water hardness is constantly removed from the water mass The aquarium also has CO2 injection which greatly helps us maintain a stable pH Of course this also helps plant development which is precisely why you'll notice the plants are quite succulent It has quite good coloration A setup like this especially in a corporate space Not only must it look good from the very first day but it also needs to have the longest possible lifespan The captive animals and possibly the guests should enjoy it as much as possible That's precisely why it's crucial to consider certain aspects right from the earliest stages of design at's why we must also consider maintenance so it remains easy to implement and doesn't become a burden in the long term We'really happy about this pool it's just like every time we come here for the swim There's always someone who admires the fish the plants the entire ecosystem and ultimately that’s what makes us happiest The fact that our work is paying off and people are relaxing while watching what we've created As for the decor we managed to find some stones large enough to look good even in their respective dimensions Also the wood helps us a lot The wooden assembly consists of multiple pieces We have a larger island in the first phase Behind us we continue with some larger stones I wanted to break the balance a bit between wood and stones Then in one half wood predominates and in the other half stones The design and layout were conceived by our colleague Adriana Saftei whom we congratulate on these outstanding results from this year's international aquascaping competitions We worked on setting up this aquarium for several nights with three other colleagues In the end to be honest the results surpassed all my expectations so I truly believe I've earned every bit of effort I put in The beneficiaries are equally very grateful for the outcome and ultimately that is what matters most The aquarium absolutely captivates everyone who sees it Returning briefly to the fish section In addition to our discussion we also have a 300-strong bank of Rhodostomus commonly known by the popular name Ruminos I chose it because it perfectly complements this pool being the fish that in my opinion stays in the school the longest When combined they create an absolutely stunning effect especially in an aquarium with a very long length To keep such an aquarium clean and maintained permanently we need to intervene at least once a week Our colleague Bogdan handles the maintenance of this pool Setting up an aquarium is usually something people don't consider but believe me it is It may even be more important than the initial setup Regardless of the equipment used it can still be the best The most efficient maintenance-free pool is impossible especially one as demanding as the one before us Keep it in good condition That's precisely why we offer this complete service Including maintenance and all consumables so those with an aquarium can fully enjoy it He had no worries about it Yes we are truly proud of this project a collaborative effort with Dream Aquariums on this one we thank all our colleagues who were involved in the development of this projec We will certainly keep you updated on his progress from now on Thank you very much for watching Let us know in the comments what you would have done differently with this pool