A mid-size aquarium layout featuring New Dawn, 162 L, by Pablo Hernández. The hardscape focus sits on Local Rocks.
Read the stone and wood (Local Rocks) as visual pathways before judging the plant mass. The plant list (Didiplis Diandra, Rotala sp, Myriophyllum Guyana, Sagitaria Subulata) favors background stem plants; packing the foreground too dense can make the tank feel heavy. 80% gravel, 20% aquasoil substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros A series (x2) lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this mid-size aquarium. Marina l110 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.
