Shoal & Stem

AMAZONIA

Started November 16, 2025

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Scaper's Notes

Riverbed inspired. Manzanita wood placed as if it were tree roots growing into a stream, with some lava and river rocks as anchors, sandy substrate plants. Peace lily helps with ammonia and nitrates absorption to maintain water quality. Botanicals like catapa leaves and magnolia…

Tank Details

29 gal · 109.78 LactiveDisplay Tank

Flora & Fauna

17 species

Tank Health Score

Health score coming soon.

Water Parameters

Latest reading

Jul 18, 2026

pH7.0
General Hardness89ppm
Carbonate Hardness54ppm
Ammonia0.00mg/L
Nitrite0.00mg/L
Nitrate2.5mg/L
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Observation

Hunter

I added culled neocaridina shrimp to this tank in the hopes that they would help with organics and breed to provide live
Update

Added pothos

Added one pothos cut to try and begin a pothos wall behind the aquarium.
Update

Added more botanicals.

Added almond leaves. Should keep an eye on magnolia pods, they seem to be breaking down already.
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