A nano tank layout featuring Black Forest, 36L, by Nilanga Kalpana Fernando. The composition is built around Aquasoil & Sand with Drift woods.
Hardscape (Aquasoil & Sand, Drift woods, Lava Rock) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. The plant list (Monte Carlo, Hair Grass, Pearl Weed, Rotala H'ra) favors background stem plants; packing the foreground too dense can make the tank feel heavy. White Vinyl Film substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Two 8W Blue & White LED lights lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this nano tank. Hang On Back 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.
With Neon Tetra, Cherry Shrimp, Mystery Snail, watch bioload: a nano tank drifts quickly if stocking is heavy.
Setup notes: Fertilization – Tropica Specialized Nutrition
Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in 28–55L.
