A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Laguna El Arco, Ocoyoacac. México, 160 L (42.3 gal.), Biotope style, by Amadeo Hernández Pérez. The hardscape focus sits on Rocas colectadas del biotopo recreado.
The hardscape with Rocas colectadas del biotopo recreado sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. About 3 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Sustrato colectado del biotopo recreado substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
El acuario se mantiene solo con luz natural, recibe un fotoperiodo de luz solar directa durante 3 horas. lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this mid-size aquarium. Aqua Jet 500 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.
Lighting, filtration, substrate, and plant details sit in the specs table below, or browse more layouts in Biotope.
