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CREEKBED 2.0 (AGA 2024 #178)

A nano tank layout featuring CREEKBED 2.0 (AGA 2024 #178), 8.5L L, by Srinath Srinivasan. The hardscape focus sits on Elephant skin stone &#8211, Adds robust texture and intricate details, Broken branches &#8211.

Read the stone and wood (Elephant skin stone – Adds robust texture and intricate details, Broken br…) as visual pathways before judging the plant mass. On the plant side, the layout leans toward background stem plants with species such as Ulmus parvifolia(Chinese Elm) bonsai roots are adapted to thrive underwater through aquabonsai method they contribute to a balanced aquatic ecosystem by filtering impurities and supporting water quality), Tsuga heterophylla(Western Hemlock) mini Bonsai grown using the aquabonsai method, balances the scape on the right — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. JBL Aquabasis plus, Fluval Stratum substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

Chihiros A series lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this nano tank. EDEN 501 External canister filter filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. On nano tanks, ramp light intensity over the first 2–3 weeks to limit hair algae.

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Setup specifications

Layout nameCREEKBED 2.0
Volume8.5L L
LightingChihiros A series
FiltrationEDEN 501 External canister filter
PlantsUlmus parvifolia(Chinese Elm) bonsai roots are adapted to thrive underwater through aquabonsai method they contribute to a balanced aquatic ecosystem by filtering impurities and supporting water quality), Tsuga heterophylla(Western Hemlock) mini Bonsai grown using the aquabonsai method, balances the scape on the right, complementing the Chinese elm on the left), Ceratodon purpureus(Moss retains moisture and adds depth to the scape), Hedera(Ivy), Hygrohupnum luridum (This moss around the bonsai retains moisture and gradually grows over time), Sedum Dasyphyllum Minor (With its small leaves and stems, adds depth to the arrangement), cymbalaria aequitriloba.
Live stock2 Deep blue Neocaridina shrimps
HardscapeElephant skin stone – Adds robust texture and intricate details, Broken branches – Add depth and dimension thus enriching both the underwater and above-water areas, Small roots- Enhance the natural Aesthetic and create harmony with the emerged branches, Wood pieces – Blend seamlessly with the stones, creating a dynamic range of depth, Broken pebbles – varying tones create a more organic and detailed ground, Alder cones & dried leaves further enrich the scene with biotic elements.
BackgroundNon
SubstrateJBL Aquabasis plus, Fluval Stratum

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