A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Pasir Panjang Riverbank, Near Pangkalan Pun, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, 96 L (25.4 gal.), Biotope style, by Emre Açıkgöz. The hardscape focus sits on Lava rock for bank view
Woods and roots collected from nature.
Hardscape (Lava rock for bank view
Woods and roots collected from nature) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. About 3 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Peat moss
ADA Amazonia under the peat moss substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Handmade SMD led lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this mid-size aquarium. CO₂ (no) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Sunsun 603b 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.
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