A large aquarium layout featuring Phoenix (AGA 2025 #1315), 243 L (64.2 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Hiroyuki Matsui. The hardscape focus sits on Driftwood, Dragonstone.
Read the stone and wood (Driftwood , Dragonstone) as visual pathways before judging the plant mass. About 9 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia Ver2 , La Plata Sand substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
chihiros vivid2 x 2 lighting sits at a high technical level for this large aquarium. CO₂ (Large CO2 cylinder) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Eheim Professional 4 2273 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. High-tech balance means nutrients, light, and CO₂ must stay in step; one weak leg often triggers spot or hair algae.
Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in Over 320L.
