The arC project

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These 8 beautiful aquariums forms part of Amazon’s long term conservation project called “The Arc”. These are good examples of how replicating an eco-system can contribute to sustainability. 

Find out more about each tank:

Date Setup: 8 Oct 2024
Date Planted: 12 Oct 2024
Date fish Added: 22 Oct 2024
Date for achieving final look: 31 Nov 2024

Fish: This aquariums boasts 4 different types of Lake Melawi Fish. We have Strawberry Peacocks and OB Peacocks.

Plants and Decor: We have a Back to nature background with African Dark Wood laid out. The plants are predominently Anubias barteri var. nana as well as some Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia to create the elusion of smaller leaves. Java Fern, windelov fern as well as trident fern we used to create a more natural look to they layout. We also added a tiger lotus to add a splash of red.

Equipment: We have added co2 for optimal plant growth. The filtration system concist of 2x Oase Biomaster 850’s.

Date Setup: 18 Oct 2024
Date Planted: 18 Oct 2024
Date fish Added: 29 Oct 2024
Date for achieving final look: 31 Nov 2024

Fish: This aquariums has 8 different types of livestock. 

Plants and Decor: 

Equipment: We have added co2 for optimal plant growth. The filtration system concist of 2x Oase Biomaster 850’s.

Date Setup: 18 Oct 2024
Date Planted: 22 Oct 2024
Date fish Added: 29 Oct 2024
Date for achieving final look: 31 Nov 2024

Fish: The focus of this aquarium will be smaller cichlids. 

Plants and Decor: 

Equipment: We have added co2 for optimal plant growth. The filtration system concist of 1x Oase Biomaster 250 canister filter.

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Date Setup: 18 Oct 2024
Date Planted: 18 Oct 2024
Date fish Added: 29 Oct 2024
Date for achieving final look: 31 Nov 2024

Fish: This aquariums has 8 different types of livestock. 

Plants and Decor: 

Equipment: We have added co2 for optimal plant growth. The filtration system concist of 2x Oase Biomaster 850’s.

Date Setup: 18 Oct 2024
Date Planted: 15 Oct 2024
Date fish Added: 22 Oct 2024
Date for achieving final look: 31 Nov 2024

Fish: . 

Plants and Decor: 

Equipment: We have added co2 for optimal plant growth. The filtration system concist of 2x Oase Biomaster 850’s.

Date Setup: 08 Oct 2024
Date Planted: 22 Oct 2024
Date fish Added: 29 Oct 2024
Date for achieving final look: 31 Nov 2024

Fish: The focus of this aquarium will be all sorts of colourfull nano fish. 

Plants and Decor: 

Equipment: We have added co2 for optimal plant growth. The filtration system concist of 1x Oase Biomaster 250 canister filter.

Date Setup: 8 Oct 2024
Date Planted: 12 Oct 2024
Date fish Added: 22 Oct 2024
Date for achieving final look: 31 Nov 2024

Fish: .

Plants and Decor: 

Equipment: We have added co2 for optimal plant growth. The filtration system concist of 2x Oase Biomaster 850’s.

McMerwe is responsible for the install upkeep of these aquariums. If you see any issues or have any concerns, please let us know. You can contact us on 061 442 2487 or email us at info@mcmerwe.co.za