Pictured above is an aquarium that Jared and I established in late 2004. It is currently maintained most capably by Jared’s father Dennison in New Hampshire. It is stocked entirely with plants that originated from a 150 gallon angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) aquarium I had enjoyed in Miami from 2003-2004. The dominant plants are Cryptocoryne wendtii, Crinum thaianum, and Microsorum pteropus (Java fern). All of these plants are hardy, and don’t require much special care. The aquarium is stocked with a variety of standard “community” freshwater fish such as tetras, platys, and rasboras. This aquarium is a nice example of a natural, planted aquarium that requires a low degree of maintenance, yet rewards with a high amount of peaceful satisfaction.