A large aquarium layout featuring Mani Mahesh, 180.52 L, by Anand Deo. Dragon stone set the depth lines of the frame.
Hardscape (Dragon stone) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. On the plant side, the layout leans toward background stem plants with species such as Rotala blood red, Rotala green, Pogostemon Octopus — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. ADA version 2 substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros WRGB 2 90 cm lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this large aquarium. Aquael ultramax 1500 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters.
Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore 162–220L.
