A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Red island, 175 L (46.2 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Aneesh. The composition is built around Black Pagoda stone with amtra red wood.
Hardscape (Black Pagoda stone, amtra red wood) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. About 8 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Tropica plant substate substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros wrgb2 pro lighting sits at a high technical level for this mid-size aquarium. CO₂ (30 ppm co2. Switch on 1 and half hour before light and turns off 1 hour before light goes off.) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. 1×EHIEM Experience 250 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 162–220L.
