A nano tank layout featuring Conestee, South Carolina, 3.6L, by Jack McCarley. Various deciduous and coniferous shed limbs and leaves set the depth lines of the frame.
The hardscape with Various deciduous and coniferous shed limbs sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. The plant list (Hydrocotyle americana) favors a mixed planting; packing the foreground too dense can make the tank feel heavy.
TWINSTAR 450EA lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this nano tank. High-tech nanos react badly to sudden large water changes — keep a steady schedule.
Livestock (Lymnaea columella) fits this nano tank — prefer species that will not dig up the substrate and wreck hardscape lines.
Setup notes: Inspired by the expansive wetlands of Conestee Nature Preserve.
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