He Introduced the Rotala 'Blood Red' to Singapore! | Tank Talks with LitiAquaria's Jacky

Welcome back to Zenscape, where we experience the divine through aqua design.

In this tranquil episode of Zenscape, we invite you to sink into the lush, aquatic universe of Jacky, the founding mind behind Liti Aquaria. A craftsman of design and water, Jacky designs sleek stainless steel pipes and pendant lighting accessories that do more than help illuminate your tanks - they become an integral part of your aquascape, nudging the line between utility and artistry.

But there's more to Jacky than meets the fish eye. An engineer by profession, and a coffee-brewer by passion, he's certainly not your run-of-the-mill aquascaper. His touch can be seen, or rather, grown across Singapore in the form of the vibrant Rotala Rotundifolia 'Blood Red'. A species he introduced to the country, that now paints the city's aquascapes with their crimson hues - a testament to Jacky's vision and passion.

So, pour yourself a cuppa, settle in, and immerse yourself in our dialogue with Jacky.

Check out Jacky's stuff:

Liti Aquaria Store: https://litiaquaria.com/collections/all
IG:   / litiaquaria  
Youtube:    / @litiaquaria  

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
0:34 The Aquascaping Den
0:46 How All of This Started
2:04 How Many Aquariums Does He Have?
2:41 Influences & Inspirations
4:41 Why Use Lava Rocks?
6:54 Why 'Blood Red' Jacky?
9:08 The Liti Aquaria Brand
12:17 Benefits of Pendant Lighting
14:00 The Simple Brilliance of Liti Aquaria Pipes
17:29 Future Plans & Goals
18:18 One Aquascaping Takeaway
20:04 Outro

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JACKY'S EQUIPMENT

Tanks:
120x45x45cm, crystal glass
150x60x60cm, crystal glass
ADA Mini M, 36x22x26CM
UNS5N, 36x22x22cm - https://amzn.to/44Q2xSm
30x15x20cm, 9L crystal glass
60x23x28cm, 38.6L crystal glass
60x30x45cm, crystal glass

Substrates:
Prodibio AquaGrowth Soil - https://amzn.to/3OjAlSn
ADA Amazonia Aquasoil - https://amzn.to/44SU1C8
JBL AquaBasic Plus
Prodibio AquaTerra Basis
VuAqua Base Substrate
JUN Platinum Soil (Powder)
JBL Sansibar RIVER sand
Prodibio Aqua Shrimp Powder Soil

Filters:
OASE BioMaster 600 - https://amzn.to/3DoKruZ
OASE BioMaster 850 - https://amzn.to/3K5WmBB
Eheim AEH2080380 Professional 3-Filter - https://amzn.to/3OhVV9L
OASE FiltoSmart100 - https://amzn.to/43CXtzw
OASE FiltoSmart60 - https://amzn.to/3OjkZx4
Eheim Classic 2211 - https://amzn.to/3pTUEMI
Eheim Ecco Pro 300 - https://amzn.to/3O3ENTQ

Jet Pipes:
LitiAquaria Stainless Steel Jet Pipes 9mm, 12mm, 16mm (with integrated surface skimmer)

Lights:
Chihiros RGB Vivid II - https://amzn.to/44sAIQ6
Chihiros WRGB2 SLIM - https://amzn.to/3pXnzzA
Chihiros RGB Vivid Mini - https://amzn.to/3rCJfBD
Twinstar 300EA
Netlea 16W LED Light
WeekAqua M600 Pro

Lighting Stands:
LitiAquaria Lighting Stand (Desk Mount version)
LitiAquaria Lighting Stand (Cabinet Mount)

CO2 Systems:
CO2Art Solenoid Valve
Aquaticfarmer CO2 Elite regulator

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AUDIO & VISUAL GEAR

Cameras:
Fujifilm X-H2S - https://amzn.to/49gEgaw
Fujifilm X-H2 - https://amzn.to/42I4Ve0

Lenses:
Fujinon XF16-55mm f2.8 R LM WR - https://amzn.to/3T2sjj7
Venus Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO - https://amzn.to/3T2zl7n
Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR - https://amzn.to/3T4ejWb

Mics:
Rode Wireless GO II Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System - https://amzn.to/3wtUajb

Lighting:
Aputure Amaran COB 60X - https://amzn.to/48ozfvt

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ZENSCAPE CREW

Gabriel Kang: Cameras, Post-Production, Sound Mixing
Shawn Walrus: Hosting, Content & Marketing, Copywriting, Graphic Design