A nano tank layout featuring garden of grace, 6 L (1.6 gal.), Riparium style, by Nazım durmaz. Dragon stone and mangrow set the depth lines of the frame.
The hardscape with Dragon stone sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. About 16 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Tropica soil
Ada power sand s
Ada colorado sand substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Onf flat nano lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this nano tank. CO₂ (No) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. No filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. Low-tech tip: favor slow growers and avoid dense planting if filtration is modest.
Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore Riparium.

