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The underwater silence

A large aquarium layout featuring The underwater silence, 250L, by Andrey Zakhartsov. The planting revolves around Rotala Bossii.

On the plant side, the layout leans toward background stem plants with species such as Rotala Bossii — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes.

2 pcs Chihiros A901 and 2pcs Juwel LED lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this large aquarium. 2pcs Aquael MidiKani 800 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters.

Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore 220–320L.

Setup specifications

Dimensions100 × 50 × 50 cm
Layout nameThe underwater silence
Volume250L
Lighting2 pcs Chihiros A901 and 2pcs Juwel LED
Filtration2pcs Aquael MidiKani 800
PlantsRotala Bossii
Staurogyne RepensAnubias Barteri var. Nana
Micranthemum sp. Monte CarloEleocharis Parvula
Proserpinaca PalustrisHygrophila Pinnatifida
Rotala sp. BonsaiCryptocoryne Parva
Bucephalandra GodzillaBucephalandra Kedagang long wavy
Bucephalandra Red miniTaxiphyllum Flame
Vesicularia montagnei Christmas MossMoss Fissidens fontanus
Moss Riccardia chamedryfoliaCrepidomanes sp
GlossostigmaMarsilia
Balbitis GedelotiHydrocotil tripartita
Fish / shrimpTetra Amanda.
Bloody marry shrimpsMaterials
river sandblack lava rocks
aqua soilAdditional Information
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