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Past Dawn

A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Past Dawn, 100 L, by Omar Uthman. The composition is built around Rocks with wood.

The hardscape with Rocks 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 Rotala rotundifolia, hairgrass, maresila crenata — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes.

40 Lumens/litre lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this mid-size aquarium. External filter 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.

Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in 80–162L.

Setup specifications

Layout namePast Dawn
Volume100 L
Lighting40 Lumens/litre
FiltrationExternal filter
PlantsRotala rotundifolia, hairgrass, maresila crenata, Bucephalandra, Anubias barteri, China moss, US fissdens moss.
Live stockEmperor Tetra
HardscapeRocks, wood

Equipment referenced in this setup

ProductFlow rateFilter typePrice ~Buy
198 GPH Canister
HOB ~800 L/h
Java moss Soft ~$9.99
Aquarium Rocks Seiryu Stones Natural Hardscape Stone for Aquariums, Fish Tanks, Bonsai, Terrariums, Wargaming Dioramas, Indoor or Outdoor Gardens-5lb(2-6 Inch) Aquarium
Spider Medium ~$51.99
Cholla Low ~$11.49
1 piece Stainless 27 cm ~$12.07

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