A large aquarium layout featuring Genesis, 182.2L, by Chen Kai Wai. The hardscape focus sits on driftwood, san sui stone.
Hardscape (driftwood, san sui stone) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. The plant list (Anubias, Bolbitis Heudelotii, Cryp. parva, Eleocharis) favors slow-growing epiphytes; packing the foreground too dense can make the tank feel heavy.
LED 120W lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this large aquarium. ADA Superjet Filter ES600*2 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.
Livestock (Otocinclus affinis, amano shrimp) fits this large aquarium — prefer species that will not dig up the substrate and wreck hardscape lines.
Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in 162–220L.
