A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Memories of Autumn, 162 L L, by Ilhong Jeong. The hardscape focus sits on co2 (per 0.5 second).
Read the stone and wood (co2 (per 0.5 second)) as visual pathways before judging the plant mass. On the plant side, the layout leans toward foreground carpeting with species such as Microcarpaea minima, Micranthemum sp ‘, Monte Carlo’ — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. marfied control soil, neo flants soil substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
plantslight 900 lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this mid-size aquarium. stainless steel filter 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.
