Oxbow Lakes

7. Oxbow Lakes - Old river beds

source: http://all4aquarium.ru/en/events/jbl-biotope-contest-2015/entries - Svetlana Kirillova, Russia

Minimum tank size – 60 l, depending on crew, longer than higher

Biotope description:

• water color greenish;
• transparent water;
• substrate: any (preferred sand, small stones);
• a lot of plants: dense clusters, lawns, mosses growing on roots and stones, water vegetation;
• open spaces;
• possible decoration in the form of branches or roots, however it shouldn't dominate;
• minimal water flow;
• water oxygenation: 0.05-3.0 mg/l;
• dispersed lighting, moderate to strong;

Fish species:

All species that like warm waters and can survive in conditions with a small amount of oxygen, e.g., catfish, armored fishes.

Plant species:

All plant species that come from South America.