A nano tank layout featuring Path Through the Gorge, 10 L (2.6 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Eduard Kim. The hardscape focus sits on Seiryu Stones, WIO Sand.
Hardscape (Seiryu Stones, WIO Sand) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. About 5 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. ADA AMAZONIA 2 substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros WRGB 2 Pro lighting sits at a high technical level for this nano tank. CO₂ (30 ppm 1 hour before light) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. UNS canister filter filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. High-tech nanos react badly to sudden large water changes — keep a steady schedule.
Lighting, filtration, substrate, and plant details sit in the specs table below, or browse more layouts in Under 28L.
