A small aquarium layout featuring Suralaya Peak (AGA 2024 #323), 54 L, by Arih Nugroho. The hardscape focus sits on Rasamala wood, Kesirem wood, Senggani root.
The hardscape with Rasamala wood sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. On the plant side, the layout leans toward mosses and epiphytes with species such as Rotalla wallichi, Riccardia moss, Java moss — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. Bacteri starter, Base Fertilizer, power grow, soil substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Kandila S series, DIY LED Custom lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this small aquarium. Canister DIY 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.
With Rasbora galaxy, Red cherry Shirmp, watch bioload: a small aquarium drifts quickly if stocking is heavy.
Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore 28–55L.
