A large aquarium layout featuring THE WAY TO SERENE, 182 L (48.1 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by INDRAJIT DAS. The composition is built around LAVA ROCK AND WOOD.
Hardscape (LAVA ROCK AND WOOD) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. About 10 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. TROPICA AQUA SOIL substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
CHIHIROSE PRO 80 lighting sits at a high technical level for this large aquarium. CO₂ (SUNSUN CAINSTAR) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. High-tech balance means nutrients, light, and CO₂ must stay in step; one weak leg often triggers spot or hair algae.
Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in 162–220L.
