A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Swamp Channodies (AGA 2024 #252), 90 L, by Marc West. The hardscape focus sits on Cork branches.
The hardscape with Cork branches sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. On the plant side, the layout leans toward a mixed planting with species such as Crypts only — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. Sand substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Spot Lights lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this mid-size aquarium. Fluval 407 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.
Lighting, filtration, substrate, and plant details sit in the specs table below, or browse more layouts in Collection.
