12 September 2026Borneo Understory · 60 LGrowing

First life

The first inhabitants are in: blue Neocaridina shrimp and a small group of chili rasboras. The fish are still adjusting and look a little nervous.

I also gave the tank a firm pruning. The Cryptocoryne are growing on well in the meantime, and the rest of the planting is visibly taking root. The scape now feels fuller than it did in August.

Front view of the nano: driftwood under fine-leaved stem plants, Cryptocoryne on the right and shrimp among the leaves

Close-up of roots and branches on the sand, with young Cryptocoryne growing between them

The tank from a little further back: the branch structure, Cryptocoryne on the right and small grassy plants in the sand