Jungle Aquarium

Key elements of Jungle Aquarium

• Dense plant coverage (60-80% of tank)
• Mix of stems, ferns, swords, mosses
• Driftwood with attached plants
• Hidden equipment behind plants
• Less frequent trimming = more maintenance-light
• Forgives placement mistakes

Best fish + livestock for Jungle Aquarium

• Tetras schools
• Corydoras
• Bristlenose pleco
• Rams or apistogramma centerpiece pair

Notes + tips

The friendliest style for beginners. Lower-tech than Iwagumi or Dutch. Forgives less-than-ideal lighting + CO2.

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