A large aquarium layout featuring Hidden Lake, 182.2L, by WAN MOHD NUKHAIRI WAN COB. Fluval soil and River sand set the depth lines of the frame.
The hardscape with Fluval soil sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. The plant list (Rotala Yerabje, Hemianthus Micranthemoides, Ludwigia Sp Red, Aromatica Mini) favors background stem plants; packing the foreground too dense can make the tank feel heavy. Black film substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Week aqua A430 pro 2pcs lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this large aquarium. Ejet 3388 2pcs 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 (Neon Tetra 20, Neon Dwarf Rainbow 4, Horn Snail 5) fits this large aquarium — prefer species that will not dig up the substrate and wreck hardscape lines.
Setup notes: NUTRIX All In One Fertilizer & Bacterium Plus by TROAS
Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in 162–220L.
