A nano tank layout featuring The Silent Groves, 27 L (7.1 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Nick Cy. The hardscape focus sits on Seiryu Stone, Rose wood, Azalea wood.
The hardscape with Seiryu Stone sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. About 12 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Netlea V2 Soil, Sand substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros WRGB II Slim lighting sits at a high technical level for this nano tank. CO₂ (8hrs a day) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Shiruba XB2100 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. On nano tanks, ramp light intensity over the first 2–3 weeks to limit hair algae.
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