A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Beneath the Whispering Peaks, 108 L (28.5 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Edgar Ruiz. The composition is built around Dragon Stone with Lava rocks.
The hardscape with Dragon Stone sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. About 13 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Dennerle Deponix-mix and Scaper's soil, sand substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros WRGB Universal 800 lighting sits at a high technical level for this mid-size aquarium. CO₂ (~35ppm CO2 via a DIY (citric acid and baking soda) tank. On around 1h before lights are at peak intensity and off when lights end peak intensity) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Oase BioMaster 2 250 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. High-tech balance means nutrients, light, and CO₂ must stay in step; one weak leg often triggers spot or hair algae.
Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in 162–220L.
