A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Starry Silences, 158 L (41.7 gal.), Paludarium style, by 彭昶尧. The composition is built around Limestone.
Hardscape (Limestone) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. About 1 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Pumice.Sphagnum spp.Volcanic Clay. substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Niko lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this mid-size aquarium. CO₂ (none) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Atman AT305S 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 Paludarium.
