A nano tank layout featuring Another Sulawesi, 18 L (4.8 gal.), Biotope style, by Davide Vallascas. The hardscape focus sits on Bumble Bee Stone rocks and boulders, Mini Roots WIO..
The hardscape with Bumble Bee Stone rocks and boulders sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. About 2 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Submerged substrate Amtra extra-fine indian sand 0,1-0,2mm, pebbles of various sizes; substrate emerged Bumble Bee Stone rocks and boulders with ketotsuchi. substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Nicrew C10 24/7 LED. lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this nano tank. CO₂ (I don't supply CO2. Plants absorb atmospheric CO2 directly.) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Self-built internal filter, implemented in the background and totally hidden by the furnishings. The filter box houses the heater (Blu Bios 50W), medium for exclusively biological filtration Sera and Hydor PICO 250 pump with a flow rate of 270 l/h filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. High-tech nanos react badly to sudden large water changes — keep a steady schedule.
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