A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Ethereal (AGA 2025 #1397), 144 L (38.0 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Sitra tresna. The hardscape focus sits on bobing stone and drift wood.
The hardscape with bobing stone and drift wood sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. About 17 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. japan platinum soil, tetra initial stick substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros WRGB 2 Slim (2pcs) lighting sits at a high technical level for this mid-size aquarium. CO₂ (3 bubble per second, on 1 hour before light on and off within light off) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. pumpa/sunsun lw 304 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. High-tech balance means nutrients, light, and CO₂ must stay in step; one weak leg often triggers spot or hair algae.
Lighting, filtration, substrate, and plant details sit in the specs table below, or browse more layouts in 162–220L.
