A mid-size aquarium layout featuring A Symphony of Colors, 174.1L, by JAMES CHEN. Lighting with Chihiros Vivid 2 sets the overall mood.
Black Sheet substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore Collection.
| Dimensions | 90 × 45 × 43 cm |
|---|---|
| Layout name | A Symphony of Colors |
| Volume | 174.1L |
| Background | Black Sheet |
| Lighting | Chihiros Vivid 2 |
| Filtration | API Filstar Canister Filter XP4 |
| Dophin Canister Filter C700 | Plants |
| 1. Blyxa Aubertii | 2. Rotala Red |
| 3. Limnophila Aromatica Mini | 4. Syngonanthus sp. "Belem" |
| 5. Myriophyllum Roraima | 6. Bacopa Caroliniana |
| 7. Rotala Sunset | 8. Murdannia Keisak |
| 9. Lobelia Cardinals | 10. Samolus Parviflorus Red |
| 11. Blyxa Novoguineensis | 12. Pogostemon sp. |
| 13. Eriocaulon Sp Vietnam | Animals |
| Blue Eyes Congo x 12 | Red Pencil x 5 |
| Golden tetra x 5 | Otocinclus X 10 |
| Fire Red Shrimps x 100 | Materials |
| ADA Amazonia 9L x 3 | Additional Information |
| APT Complete | APT Sky |
| APT Jazz | Category Sponsor |
Equipment referenced in this setup
| Product | Set / pieces | Material | Price ~ | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | Stainless 27 cm | ~$12.07 | ||
Planted tank | ~37W | WRGB II | ~$21.84 | |
| 1 piece | ADA steel | ~$39.99 | ||
| Active soil Amazonia | High-tech CO2 | ~$135.99 | ||
| Canister | ~600 L/h | ~$309.99 | ||
| Surface skimmer | Surface film removal | ~$39.99 | ||
Planted tank | 40W | 792 GPH | ~$114.99 |
