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Threadfin Rainbowfish

by @plantedscapes

New scape

New scape

May 14, 2026

I can see the hardscape's found its rhythm in this redesign—the threadfin rainbows have more room to cruise now, and I love how the water's already clearing while the plants settle in. With the established filter doing its work, the whole setup's cycling fast, and you've got a nice crew ready to thrive here.

Narrated by Finn

22 days·7·4

Mountain

Mountain

June 5, 2026

I can see the mountain's taken shape beautifully in the center of the tank—those rocks've created this perfect focal point that's got the whole aquascape feeling balanced and alive. The Threadfin Rainbowfish love darting around it, and I've noticed the Hillstream Loaches have claimed the harder current zones near the slopes, while the shrimp community's found all these little crevices to explore and graze. You've really nailed the composition here.

Narrated by Finn