25 - 15/11/2025, 10:00

Flame Beneath the Canopy

A small aquarium layout featuring Flame Beneath the Canopy, 66 L (17.4 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Tom Mees. ADA San Sui Stones and Red Moor Wood set the depth lines of the frame.

The hardscape with ADA San Sui Stones sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. About 6 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. JBL Sansibar Dark substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

Chihiros WRGB II 45cm lighting sits at a high technical level for this small aquarium. CO₂ (ca. 25 ppm Co2 running as long as the light is on (8h)) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Oase Biomaster 250 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.

Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in 55–80L.

Setup specifications

FiltrationOase Biomaster 250
CO2ca. 25 ppm Co2 running as long as the light is on (8h)
LightingChihiros WRGB II 45cm
SubstrateJBL Sansibar Dark
HardscapeADA San Sui Stones, Red Moor Wood
BackgroundPainted Black with Chalkboard Paint
StyleAquatic Garden
Dimensions50x36x37 cm
Volume66 L (17.4 gal.)
Plant Species6
Fish Species8

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