A small aquarium layout featuring Bank of an Upper Tributary of the Youluo Stream, 54 L (14.3 gal.), Biotope style, by Po-Han Yang. The hardscape focus sits on Rocks from the native habitat, Some twigs and fallen leaves collected from the native habitat.
Hardscape (Rocks from the native habitat, Some twigs and fallen leaves collected from the native habitat) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. About 1 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Silica sand substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Johnlen II Dimmable LED Light – Natural Mixed Spectrum (33W / 60 cm) lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this small aquarium. CO₂ (No CO₂ system) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Shiruba XB-312 External Canister Filter, ISTA Smart Pre-Filter Canister filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. Low-tech tip: favor slow growers and avoid dense planting if filtration is modest.
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