A nano tank layout featuring Emerald Passage (AGA 2025 #1182), 36 L (9.5 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Jonathan Podzyhun. Honeycomb Wood
Sansui stone
Black Lava Stone set the depth lines of the frame.
Hardscape (Honeycomb Wood
Sansui stone
Black Lava Stone) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. About 4 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Ada Amazonia
Ada Colorado substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
DOOA SOL stand RGB lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this nano tank. ADA ES 150 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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