A large aquarium layout featuring Ember, 182.25 L, by James Chen. The planting revolves around 1. Lobelia Cardinals Mini and 2. Hygrophila Odora.
The hardscape sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. On the plant side, the layout leans toward a mixed planting with species such as 1. Lobelia Cardinals Mini, 2. Hygrophila Odora, 3. Limnophila Aromatica Mini — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. ADA Amazonia 9L x 3 substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros Vivid 2 lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this large aquarium. API Filstar Canister Filter XP4, Dophin Canister Filter C700 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters.
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