A nano tank layout featuring Kartajaya Forest, 60x30x30 L, by Muh Falah. Lava rock and Sea Cypress roots set the depth lines of the frame.
The hardscape with Lava rock 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 Weeping Moss, Flame Moss, Rotala — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. Bacteria starter, sand, malang, soil substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Hpl DIY 48watt lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this nano tank. Canister DIY 1000lh 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.
With CO2 tubing, watch bioload: a nano tank drifts quickly if stocking is heavy.
Lighting, filtration, substrate, and plant details sit in the specs table below, or browse more layouts in 28–55L.
