Dutch Aquarium

Key elements of Dutch Aquarium

• Rows + groups of plants only
• NO hardscape (no stones, driftwood)
• Steep slopes from foreground to background
• Plants chosen for color + texture variety
• Red, green, brown plant rows
• Trim plants at staircase angle for depth

Best fish + livestock for Dutch Aquarium

• Cardinal tetras
• Rummy nose tetras
• Pencilfish (peaceful)
• Otocinclus
• Cherry shrimp

Notes + tips

Demands high-tech setup (CO2, EI, premium LED). Multiple stem species in rows. Trimming intensive - weekly maintenance.

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