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The grotto

A mid-size aquarium layout featuring The grotto, 160L, by José Domingo Turco Pérez. Standout plants include weeping moos.

On the plant side, the layout leans toward a mixed planting with species such as weeping moos — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. Translucent vinyl substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

Led lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this mid-size aquarium. jbl cristal profi e902 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.

Setup specifications

Dimensions100 × 40 × 40 cm
Layout nameThe grotto
Volume160L
BackgroundTranslucent vinyl
LightingLed
Filtrationjbl cristal profi e902
Plantsweeping moos
bucephalandra kota baru brownbucephalandra deep purple
bucephalandra sintanghygrophila pinnatifida
montecarlomicranthemun micrantemoides
rotala greenstaurogine repens
anubias nanapogostemun helferi
juncus repensrotala h`ra
rotala amanniaAnimals
8 neón cardenalMaterials
help avanced soildRocks and wood of the area

Equipment referenced in this setup

ProductProductBrandPrice ~Buy
JBL sinking pellet food for aquarium fish JBL
JBL Flora Fertilizer Balls - 7+13 Kugeln Balls (Box of 20 balls) JBL
Ista brand CO2 kit Ista
hygger 100W Titanium Aquarium Heater with External Controller for 10-25 Gallon Fish Tank Hygger ~$39.99
1 piece Stainless 27 cm ~$12.07
~37W WRGB II ~$21.84
1 piece ADA steel ~$39.99

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