48 - 12/11/2023, 3:13

The natural scaper

A nano tank layout featuring The natural scaper, 38L, by Ramses Isaí Galicia Argüelles. The hardscape focus sits on Flourite black.

The hardscape with Flourite black sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. The plant list (Corymbosas red) favors a mixed planting; packing the foreground too dense can make the tank feel heavy.

Twinstar 600SP lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this nano tank. Delta 60 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. High-tech nanos react badly to sudden large water changes — keep a steady schedule.

With Medakas golden, watch bioload: a nano tank drifts quickly if stocking is heavy.

Lighting, filtration, substrate, and plant details sit in the specs table below, or browse more layouts in Collection.

Setup specifications

Dimensions60 × 36 × 18 cm
Layout nameThe natural scaper
Volume38L
LightingTwinstar 600SP
FiltrationDelta 60
PlantsCorymbosas red
Purple bambooTripartita mini
Anubias spBucephalandras sp
Fish / shrimpMedakas golden
HardscapeFlourite black

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