A small aquarium layout featuring Redwood’s Ravine, 81 L (21.4 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Claudius Kenny. The composition is built around Lava stone with driftwood.
The hardscape with Lava stone sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. About 14 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. ADA Amazonia V2, ADA Power Sand, ADA La Plata substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros WRGB 2 lighting sits at a high technical level for this small aquarium. CO₂ (30ppm CO2) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. OASE Biomaster 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.
Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore 55–80L.
