23 - 15/11/2025, 10:00

on both sides of the road

A small aquarium layout featuring on both sides of the road, 64 L (16.9 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Nattawat. The composition is built around Lava rock.

Read the stone and wood (Lava rock) as visual pathways before judging the plant mass. About 10 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Neo soil substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

Netlea at5s 45cm. lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this small aquarium. CO₂ (Turn on the CO2 for 1 hour before the light turns on, 3 bubbles per second, and turn it on for 12 hours, then stop working with the light on.) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Sunsun 604b filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters.

Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore 55–80L.

Setup specifications

FiltrationSunsun 604b
CO2Turn on the CO2 for 1 hour before the light turns on, 3 bubbles per second, and turn it on for 12 hours, then stop working with the light on.
LightingNetlea at5s 45cm.
SubstrateNeo soil
HardscapeLava rock
BackgroundNo
StyleAquatic Garden
Dimensions60x30x36 cm
Volume64 L (16.9 gal.)
Plant Species10
Fish Species3

Equipment referenced in this setup

ProductFilter typeFlow ratePrice ~Buy
Sponge HOB ~500 L/h ~$69.99
Sunsun Stick Food SunSun
Planted tank
Red Lava Rock Red
Natural Volcanic Lava Rock 1-2.5 Inches Decorative Stones for Miniature & Fairy Gardens,Aquascaping Aquariums,Fire Pit Use & Succulent Planters-2lb API
1 piece Stainless 27 cm ~$12.07
~37W WRGB II ~$21.84
1 piece ADA steel ~$39.99

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