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My silant trip

A nano tank layout featuring My silant trip, 25L, by Mohamad Elkassar. The hardscape focus sits on Seiryu Rock.

The hardscape with Seiryu Rock sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. The plant list (Monte carlo) favors foreground carpeting; packing the foreground too dense can make the tank feel heavy. Hemianthus micranthemoides substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

Twinstar b line lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this nano tank. Dennerle scaper filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. High-tech nanos react badly to sudden large water changes — keep a steady schedule.

With Red zebra, watch bioload: a nano tank drifts quickly if stocking is heavy.

Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in Collection.

Setup specifications

Dimensions40 × 25 × 25 cm
Layout nameMy silant trip
Volume25L
BackgroundHemianthus micranthemoides
LightingTwinstar b line
FiltrationDennerle scaper
PlantsMonte carlo
Buciphalandra sp mini coimDwarf hair grass
Hemianthus micranthemoidesSpicky moss
Fish / shrimpRed zebra
HardscapeSeiryu Rock

Equipment referenced in this setup

ProductProductBrandPrice ~Buy
SEAOURA Led Aquarium Light for Plants-Full Spectrum Fish Tank Light with Timer Auto On/Off, 18-24 Inch, Adjustable Brightness, White Blue Red Green Pink LEDs with Extendable Brackets for Freshwater SEAOURA ~$21.84
Monte Carlo TC cups ~$14.99
Aquarium Rocks Seiryu Stones Natural Hardscape Stone for Aquariums, Fish Tanks, Bonsai, Terrariums, Wargaming Dioramas, Indoor or Outdoor Gardens-5lb(2-6 Inch) Aquarium
1 piece Stainless 27 cm ~$12.07
~37W WRGB II ~$21.84
1 piece ADA steel ~$39.99
Active soil Amazonia High-tech CO2 ~$135.99

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