A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Rotala Garden, 128 L, by Lucas Piris. Seiryu Stones set the depth lines of the frame.
Hardscape (Seiryu Stones) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. On the plant side, the layout leans toward background stem plants with species such as Eleocharis Minima, Monte Carlo, Rotala Hra — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. PocketRiver Sollum + Base substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Forfish SunRed+ lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this mid-size aquarium. Sunsun HW703B 1400L/H filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. Low-tech tip: favor slow growers and avoid dense planting if filtration is modest.
Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in 80–162L.
