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towards the light

A large aquarium layout featuring towards the light, 182.2L, by Kazuya Watanabe. driftwood set the depth lines of the frame.

Hardscape (driftwood) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. On the plant side, the layout leans toward a mixed planting with species such as Marsilea sp. ‘Vietnum’ — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. clear substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

LED(ADA Solar RGB) 8 hours lighting lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this large aquarium. External filter(ADA ES-600) filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters.

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Setup specifications

Dimensions45 × 90 × 45 cm
Layout nametowards the light
Volume182.2L
Backgroundclear
LightingLED(ADA Solar RGB) 8 hours lighting
FiltrationExternal filter(ADA ES-600)
PlantsMarsilea sp. ‘Vietnum’
Marsilea angustifoliaBlyxa aubertii
Mayaca fluviatilisStaurogyne Brown
Eriocaulon sp. ‘Socialfeatherduster’Eleocharis acicularis
Riccardia chamedryfoliaAnimals
Ojo Rojo TetraRasbora trilineata
Hardscapedriftwood
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AquascapeAquatic Garden, 162~220L

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