A large aquarium layout featuring Shizen, 232 L (61.3 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Tim Gross. Driftwood and stones from local creek set the depth lines of the frame.
Read the stone and wood (Driftwood, stones from local creek) as visual pathways before judging the plant mass. About 6 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 ver. 2, Fantian 0.6-1.2mm aquarium sand, Landen Thoreau biotope gravel 2-3mm substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
2 Twinstar LED 900SA lighting sits at a high technical level for this large aquarium. CO₂ (Pressurized CO2) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Oase Indoor Aquatics Biomaster 600 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 Over 320L.
