51 - 15/11/2024, 10:00

Flooded forest

A nano tank layout featuring Flooded forest, 27 L, by Alen Hodžić. The composition is built around Local wood with unknown type of stone.

The hardscape with Local wood sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. The plant list (Flame moss, Fissidens fontanus, Hemianthus callitrichoides Cuba, Eleocharis pusilla) favors mosses and epiphytes; packing the foreground too dense can make the tank feel heavy. ADA Amazonia, ADA Colorado sand substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

Chihiros WRGB II 30 cm LED light lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this nano tank. JBL Cristal Profi e401 GL filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. High-tech nanos react badly to sudden large water changes — keep a steady schedule.

Livestock (Boraras brigittae, Corydoras pygmaeus, Red Cherry Shrimp) fits this nano tank — prefer species that will not dig up the substrate and wreck hardscape lines.

Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore Collection.

Setup specifications

Layout nameFlooded Forest
Volume27 L
LightingChihiros WRGB II 30 cm LED light
FiltrationJBL Cristal Profi e401 GL
PlantsFlame moss, Fissidens fontanus, Hemianthus callitrichoides Cuba, Eleocharis pusilla, Riccardia chamedrifolia, Christmas moss, Anubias sp, Bucephalandra sp.
Fish / shrimpBoraras brigittae, Corydoras pygmaeus, Red Cherry Shrimp
HardscapeLocal wood, unknown type of stone
BackgroundTransparent foil
SubstrateADA Amazonia, ADA Colorado sand

Equipment referenced in this setup

ProductSet / piecesMaterialPrice ~Buy
1 piece Stainless 27 cm ~$12.07
~37W WRGB II ~$21.84
JBL sinking pellet food for aquarium fish JBL
JBL Flora Fertilizer Balls - 7+13 Kugeln Balls (Box of 20 balls) JBL
Ista brand CO2 kit Ista
hygger 100W Titanium Aquarium Heater with External Controller for 10-25 Gallon Fish Tank Hygger ~$39.99
Planted tank
Flame Moss Flame

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