A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Hidden (AGA 2024 #193), 155 L, by Samurdha Manthila. Drift wood and Natural stones set the depth lines of the frame.
Read the stone and wood (Drift wood,Natural stones) as visual pathways before judging the plant mass. On the plant side, the layout leans toward a mixed planting with species such as Eleocharis parvula, Eleocharis vivipara, Echinodorus tenellus — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. Sand,Planting soil substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
week aqua 900P x 2 lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this mid-size aquarium. Atmen Canister filer 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 80–162L.
