Malawi cichlid aquascape
This aquarium system, is dedicated to Malawi cichlids. It’s the perfect combination of clever equipment meeting visually appealing design. The tank was custom built with a separate ‘œengine room‘ situated outside that houses the filtration system so there’s no visible equipment in the tank. Measuring a generous 120cm and 75cm tall it offers a large viewing window to the rock island theme aquascape. The gravel matches the colour and texture of the large rocks and the whole design is very coherent. LED lighting from a point source offers extreme shadowing and highlights for extra dramatic effect. With no less than 76 colourful fish that contrast with the almost monochrome landscape, the whole effect is stunning and provides the owners with many hours of viewing pleasure.
Tank specification
- Tank – Custom built, 120x60x75cm / 48x24x30‘, 540 litres
- Sump (outside in insulated housing) – 150x60x60cm / 5x2x2’, 558 litres
- Cabinet – Aqua Oak
- Filtration – 2x biological media reactors with K1 media, UV clarifier, Hydra, inline heater and in-sump heating
- Lighting – 1x AI Hydra 52
- Hardscape – Grey Pillar Rock (140Kg)
- Substrate – Dennerle Bakal
- Fish – 76 various Malawi cichlids supplied by Kevin and Scott Lynch
