23 - 15/11/2024, 10:00

The Upside Down

A small aquarium layout featuring The Upside Down, 56,25 L, by Lukas Svana. The composition is built around Dark wood.

Read the stone and wood (Dark wood) as visual pathways before judging the plant mass. On the plant side, the layout leans toward slow-growing epiphytes with species such as Anubias barteri nana — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. sand substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

2 small ikea flexible snake led light lighting sits at a approachable technical level for this small aquarium. Oase BioStyle 115 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 Biotope.

Setup specifications

Layout nameThe Upside Down
Volume56,25 L
Lighting2 small ikea flexible snake led light
FiltrationOase BioStyle 115
PlantsAnubias barteri nana
Live stockParacheirodon simulans, Paracheirodon innesi
HardscapeDark wood
Backgroundblack plastic pad outside the tank
Substratesand

Equipment referenced in this setup

ProductFilter typeFlow ratePrice ~Buy
Canister ~600 L/h ~$309.99
Surface skimmer Surface film removal ~$39.99
Spider Medium ~$51.99
Fissidens moss Attach to hardscape ~$8.88
~$23.99
LANDEN Betanu Aquascape Sand for Aquarium Landscape, Natural Cosmetic Gravel, Granite Sand, Fish Tank Decorative Sand, Coarse Sand for Plants, Small Pea Gravel, Light Colored Gravel 3-5mm 2L (7lbs) LANDEN ~$23.99
1 piece Stainless 27 cm ~$12.07

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