Aged Canyon
Scape & photo: Alfa Low · Nature / diorama (canyon)
Competition entry #7, shown at an event display. Layered dark bark forms two canyon walls topped with moss tufts. A waterfall effect runs down the centre over a sand floor with a low carpet, and a small figurine sets the scale.
Get the look (suggested equivalents, sample)
Not a record of exactly what was used; species to be confirmed by Alfa.
- Pine Bark Pieces, layered (aquarium-grade): Canyon walls (S$16.00)
- Aquarium-safe Gel Super Glue (20 g): Fixing bark layers & moss (S$6.00)
- Christmas Moss (portion): Moss tufts on ridges (S$9.00)
- Mini Pellia (on mesh): Alternative dense moss texture (S$10.00)
- Fine Cosmetic Sand, beige (2 kg): Sand floor (S$9.00)
- Eleocharis acicularis "Mini" (TC cup): Low carpet (S$8.90)
- HC "Cuba" (TC cup): Alternative fine carpet (high-tech) (S$9.50)
- Nutrient Aqua Soil 3 L: Planting substrate under sand (S$18.00)
- Rimless Tank 30C (30×30×30 cm, ~27 L): Similar-size cube (S$59.00)
- Planted LED 30 cm (nano): Nano light (S$49.00)
- Slim Hang-on Filter (nano): Nano filtration (S$32.00)