A large aquarium layout featuring In The Shallows, 210 L, by Selim Firat. The composition is built around Driftwood with one seiryu stone in front.
The hardscape with Driftwood sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. On the plant side, the layout leans toward mosses and epiphytes with species such as Fissidens Fontanus, Hottonia Palustris, Staugoryne Repens — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. aquasoil, sand substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
UNS Titan 1 lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this large aquarium. Eheim 2217, Eheim 2215 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 162–220L.
