A nano tank layout featuring Beneath the volcano, 26 L, by David Pérez. The composition is built around Lava rock.
Hardscape (Lava rock) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. On the plant side, the layout leans toward a mixed planting with species such as Leptodictyum riparium, anubia pangolino eleocharis pusilla, hydrocotyle verticillata — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. Dark sand and peebles substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros vivid mini lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this nano tank. Eheim 2211 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.
Lighting, filtration, substrate, and plant details sit in the specs table below, or browse more layouts in Collection.
