A small aquarium layout featuring New Beginning, 62.9L, by Ng Yue Foong. The hardscape focus sits on Akadama soil.
The hardscape with Akadama soil sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. On the plant side, the layout leans toward slow-growing epiphytes with species such as Anubias nana petite — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. White cardboard substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros A601 x3 lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this small aquarium.
Setup notes: This scape was inspired by the tropical rainforest in Malaysia.
Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in Collection.
