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Radiance (AGA 2024 #17)

A large aquarium layout featuring Radiance (AGA 2024 #17), 340 L, by Abhirup Dasgupta. Natural driftwood and Lava Rocks set the depth lines of the frame.

The hardscape with Natural driftwood and Lava 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 Anubias barteri var. nana, Anubias barteri var. petite, Hygrophila pinnatifida — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. ADA Super 4, ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia Ver 2 substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

Tech & Aqua 4ft WRGB 120 Watts lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this large aquarium. SHIRUBA XB312 External Canister Filter with ADA Bio-Rio filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters.

Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in Over 320L.

Setup specifications

Layout nameRadiance
Volume340 L
LightingTech & Aqua 4ft WRGB 120 Watts
FiltrationSHIRUBA XB312 External Canister Filter with ADA Bio-Rio
PlantsAnubias barteri var. nana, Anubias barteri var. petite, Hygrophila pinnatifida, Microsorum Pteropus Needle Leaf, Microsorum Pteropus Windelov, Bolbitis difformis, Riccia fluitans, Cryptocoryne wendtii brown, Cryptocoryne wendtii green, Cryptocoryne lucens, Micranthemum ‘Monte Carlo’, Pogostemon helferi, Ranunculus inundates, Riccardia chamedryfolia, Myriophyllum mattogrossense, Pogostemon erectus, Rotala H’ra, Rotala rotundifolia Green, Rotala rotundifolia Bangladesh, Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, Callicostella prabaktiana, Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Flame’ Moss, Eleocharis montevidensis, Bucephalendra sp.
Live stockHoradandia brittani, Otocinclus affinis, Caridina multidentate, Caridina gracilirostris, Clea helena
HardscapeNatural driftwood and Lava Rocks
SubstrateADA Super 4, ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia Ver 2

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