Hydrocotyle Jungle | Step-by-Step Hi-Tech Aquascape Tutorial | Inspired By ADA

In this video, I replicate one of my all time favourite aquascapes; 'Green Heaven' by Daisuke Inoue from ADA!
This layout makes use of several species of Hydrocotyle to achieve a 'floating' feeling and to create dramatic areas of light and shadow. The background is filled out with Limnophila Sessiliflora and Vallisneria to create a lush green backdrop for the scape.
All of the hardscape used in this layout was collected locally.
For livestock, I have used Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina Davidii) and Neon Tetras (Paracheirodon innesi) to create contrast against the bright green plants.
Please sit back, relax and enjoy the video!
Cheers,
StowerScapes
Equipment used for this setup:
Tank: Waterbox 2420 with Low Iron Glass
Light: Chihiros WRGB II
Filter: Oase Biomaster 350
Lily Pipes: Aquario Neo Flow V2
CO2:
- CO2ART Pro SE Dual Stage Regulator
- 2.6kg Cylinder
- Aquario Neo Diffuser
Plants used in this setup:
- Glossostigma Elatinoides
- Hydrocotyle Leucocephala
- Hydrocotyle Tripartita 'Japan'
- Hydrocotyle Verticallata
- Limnophila Sessiliflora
- Vallisneria Nana
Link to Original Scape:
www.adana.co.j...
Music Credit:
Song Title: Follow Me
Artist: Hanz
Song Title: Lunarize
Artist: Goosestaf
Song Title: Forest Lullaby
Artist: BIDØ
Song Title: Hyperion's Tale
Artist: Chromonicci
Song Title: Floral Cosmos
Artist: Gemp
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[@Scaperoot79]

I'm so glad I found your channel! Last week, I saw the MJ Aquascaping video where he gave a tour of Zoo Box in Germany. He showed a scape that was made to replicate 'Green Heaven'. I fell in love with it instantly. Then I saw the original build video from ADA. It's incredible. Then I saw the video Cory of ACO put out where he visits Zoo Box, and he showed off the replica tank. And now YT recommended your video. You did an amazing job, very impressive👏 I hope to some say take a shot at recreating this simple masterpiece.

[@StowerScapes]

It's amazing how a scape can have such an impact on so many people! Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck in your attempt to recreate it!

[@Tamatu]

Outstanding work! Having seen this in real life, it is stunning!

[@lighttrustx]

One of my favorite tanks from ada too imo, and yours looks gorgeous as a mini version of it 👌 one day I would like to do a similar scape low tech style and will be taking notes from this lol

[@StowerScapes]

Glad you like it! I think it would definitely work as a low tech set up as well, might just take a bit longer to establish, especially the carpeting plants, but otherwise they are all very easy plants to care for

[@_guppy_house]

Beautiful tank! I also made a scape inspired by Daisuke’s Green Heaven: though i don’t think i captured the feel quite as well as you have here!

[@aqualabs_]

Lovely setup! Turned out beautifully

[@StowerScapes]

Thank you!

[@calebringabell609]

I loved this video and how it was presented! No BS talking, just showing us how an aquascape was built. Props to you! Got a sub!

[@StowerScapes]

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback and the sub!

[@kevinchuang6538]

Wow mate that’s insane growth in 3 months! Lovely lovely scape and loved the video production too. Subbed and cant wait for more ! 👌

[@StowerScapes]

Thanks! I have a few more videos in the works, but as I'm sure you know they take time and patience!

[@GardenEvolution]

Very cool how this filled in!

[@Ankescapes]

This layout is unbelievably beautiful and peaceful to watch. Great Job!

[@StowerScapes]

Thank you!

[@rolandengl8591]

Are they able to hold on to the wood with their roots after some time?

[@StowerScapes]

I've found they don't attach like an epiphyte does, but they do get all tangled up in the wood and stay in place 👍

[@postlife7835]

You drew inspiration from one of my favorite ADA layouts! Great job. Thank you for sharing

[@faizalshukor5695]

how do you make your hydrocotyle triparitita japan so compact and low? im inspired to make my japan like yours but it always grow up instead of spreading down 😅

[@StowerScapes]

Regular trimming and high lighting helps with compact growth, i also replant the stray runners back into the substrate, hope this helps 👍

[@faizalshukor5695]

@@StowerScapes thanks for the tips! Will try and see the result 😁

[@MK-jj1is]

Luckily, I saw the actual "Green Heaven" by Mr. Inoue at the ADA exhibition in Tokyo in 2021. It was truly a breathtaking piece of art and almost surreal, as it was just like a fantasy aquascape. I still remember the bright green tones that filled the entire tank, shining in crystal clear water. Your version is incredible, too! I heard Mr. Inoue and his team had difficulty controlling hydrocotyle growth as the plant grew freely everywhere. You managed that very well here, and I see those primary plants are from your region, and that even made the tank quite special for you! And I also like that you chose the Waterbox tank (I own their saltwater tank and love it). Great job! I've subscribed to your channel. Keep up the wonderful aquascape works! Cheers from New York, US.

[@StowerScapes]

Thats incredible you got to see the original! I'm so jealous! And yes the hydrocotyle is a nightmare to maintain. I've been trimming it every week, but i love the process of maintenance, so its hardly a chore 😁. Im very happy with the waterbox tank, very high quality glass and silicone work. Appreciate the sub, more to come soon!

[@chrisweston3029]

Stunning 👌❤️

[@shamilsyed397]

Wonderful 🎉🎉... Marvelous to the Core...

[@diegorojas8171]

Que medidas tiene el acuario?

[@МояВода-ь7к]

Я тоже очень люблю Гидрокотилу. Красивое видео, спасибо!

[@Astro_Meditation_Music]

🔥editing music cuts

[@emrehozturk]

Very good. Thx

[@afiqmohd6450]

this would be idea setup tq

[@ahmadfauzy5936]

Amazing❤❤

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

Cheers from my fish room channel in Chicago, where I promptly subscribed to yours! Um, holy crap this is lovely! And holy crap how am I just finding your channel now?

[@StowerScapes]

Thank you! It's incredible seeing where in the world people are from! And how am I just finding your channel where I also just subbed, keep up the great work 👍

[@LushSaltyAquariums]

@@StowerScapes Thank you for the sub and fabulous scapes!

[@juscallmej]

great job! definitely one of my favorite scapes from ada.

[@StowerScapes]

Cheers! Its such an inspiring layout

[@fadhilaiman7812]

idk why but i failed couple of times with hydrocotyle, pearlweed and some others..it was thriving as hell for 6 month but they proggresively uprooted even with co2 injection and plenty of light..the root were very short when they got uprooted, however other plant is fine

[@StowerScapes]

Thats interesting, could be a nutrient deficiency in the substrate? Aquasoil only holds its nutrients for 6~ months so could be worth adding root tabs to boost them.

[@fadhilaiman7812]

@@StowerScapes i thought of tht at first but its been a year my other stem plants are still alive and kicking...but my next setup still gonna include hydrocotyle tripartita

[@StowerScapes]

Its such a great plant, maybe try pulling it out and replanting every few months?

[@norbertthoens3561]

Hat sich super entwickelt das Becken! 😀

[@JTCT371]

Subscribed. Incredible work, extremely encouraging as someone who is about to make their first attempt at aquascaping.

[@StowerScapes]

Thank you! Any questions feel free to ask!

[@JTCT371]

@@StowerScapes I really appreciate you. Still researching so to make sure I get everything I need before beginning. Taking my time with it...Excited! Will probably have questions, may take you up on that. Thankyou!

[@StowerScapes]

@JTCT371 Good luck! Don't be afraid to take your time and enjoy the process, and I'm here to help if you need!

[@raverider2327]

Amazing 👌👌👌👌

[@chrishooley5977]

Do you monitor dissolved ox and CO2? ....and if yes, how?

[@StowerScapes]

I have a pH checker that changes colour depending on the co2 levels in the aquarium so I know its always good 👍

[@Shleeeemp]

Most of my traffic comes via this video- THANK YOU! 🙏🙏

[@StowerScapes]

Glad to boost other small creators! 👍

[@lionheart1164]

What's the plant that was wrapped around the wood?

[@StowerScapes]

Its Hydrocotyle Leucocephala, aka Brazilian Pennywort 👍

[@ozzy1747]

Very underrated keep up the good work ❤

[@StowerScapes]

Thanks mate, takes me a while but I've got more in the pipeline!

[@Astro_Meditation_Music]

In love with the full setup

[@StowerScapes]

Thank you!

[@Astro_Meditation_Music]

soon wishing you to reach 1K subscribers@@StowerScapes

[@StowerScapes]

That would be incredible! Appreciate the support 🙏

[@Tomasttttt]

👍

[@Flankerivo]

Not fair. It's with CO2.

[@StowerScapes]

Yes, and?