A nano tank layout featuring Capture Nature, 2 L (0.5 gal.), Wabi Kusa style, by Donny Istiawan. Small cosmetic stone and Longan branch set the depth lines of the frame.
The hardscape with Small cosmetic stone sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. About 7 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Soil for wabikusa ball, tia sand (cosmetic sand) substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Nano LED lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this nano tank. CO₂ (No) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. No 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.
Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore Wabi-Kusa.
