Tropical Aqua Terrarium where a lot of living things live together

The concept for this aquascape is a view of the world formed by various living things just like a picture book. Plants are not limited to aquatic plants, and the way a lot of species from emersed to terrestrial plants including mosses, begonias and orchids grow, is expressed. And in terms of the selection of tropical fish swimming in the water, various species of tropical fishes are also selected. Because it has a powerful composition framework in a 70cm high aquarium tank, I used particularly tall Unzan Stones in XXL size. I arranged those stones in a way that they would protrude from the water surface, and placed some terrestrial moss and epiphytic orchids on the surface of the composition materials. In the planting areas such as between the stones and a mound of soil, by using a lot of ferns that tend to grow tall and unfold large leaves, and jungle plants, I was able to give volume to the above water section and strengthen its presence.

The concept for this aquascape was to have various types of living things, and I was particular about selecting fish species. I purposely had not only beautiful and adorable fish but also bizarre looking fish species including transparent Parambassis ranga and Carnegiella strigata strigata swim together.

This aquarium has been setup at a preschool whose aim is “early childhood education where children can feel the importance of nature”. My hope is that this Aqua Terrarium can be an opportunity for the children to observe and learn about animals and plants and to have interest in living things.

Location: Yama Ikarashi Preschool (*It is not opened to the public.)