A large aquarium layout featuring BCKYRD, 299 L, by David Bono. Standout plants include Anubias barteri var. nana, Cryptocoryne parva, Helanthium tenellum ‘.
The plant list (Anubias barteri var. nana, Cryptocoryne parva, Helanthium tenellum ‘, Green’) favors slow-growing epiphytes; packing the foreground too dense can make the tank feel heavy.
Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore 220–320L.
| Layout name | BCKYRD |
|---|---|
| Volume | 299 L |
| Plants | Anubias barteri var. nana, Cryptocoryne parva, Helanthium tenellum ‘Green’, Hydrocotyle tripartita, Ludwigia repens ‘Rubin’, Micranthemum tweediei ‘Monte Carlo’, Pogostemon helferi, Rotala rotundifolia ‘H’ra’, Rotala rotundifolia ‘Green’, Rotala macrandra, Rotala wallichii |
| Live stock | Trigonostigma espei (Lambchiop Rasbora), Aphyocharax anisitsi (Bloodfin Tetra) |
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 |
