27 - 12/11/2023, 3:13

Two worlds

A nano tank layout featuring Two worlds, 26L, by Alen Hodžić. The composition is built around ADA Amazonia with ADA La Plata Sand.

Hardscape (ADA Amazonia, ADA La Plata Sand, local wood) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. On the plant side, the layout leans toward mosses and epiphytes with species such as Weeping moss, Fissidens fontanus, Riccardia chamedrifolia — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. Transparent foil substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.

Chihiros WRGB II 30 cm LED light lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this nano tank. JBL Cristal Profi e401 GL 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.

Livestock (Boraras Brigittae, Red cherry shrimp) fits this nano tank — prefer species that will not dig up the substrate and wreck hardscape lines.

Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore Collection.

Setup specifications

Dimensions30 × 30 × 30 cm
Layout nameTwo worlds
Volume26L
BackgroundTransparent foil
LightingChihiros WRGB II 30 cm LED light
FiltrationJBL Cristal Profi e401 GL
PlantsWeeping moss, Fissidens fontanus, Riccardia chamedrifolia, Christmas moss, Flame moss, Anubias sp, Bucephalandra sp.
Fish / shrimpBoraras Brigittae, Red cherry shrimp
HardscapeADA Amazonia, ADA La Plata Sand, local wood, unknown type of stone, twigs

Equipment referenced in this setup

ProductSet / piecesMaterialPrice ~Buy
1 piece Stainless 27 cm ~$12.07
~37W WRGB II ~$21.84
JBL sinking pellet food for aquarium fish JBL
JBL Flora Fertilizer Balls - 7+13 Kugeln Balls (Box of 20 balls) JBL
Ista brand CO2 kit Ista
hygger 100W Titanium Aquarium Heater with External Controller for 10-25 Gallon Fish Tank Hygger ~$39.99
Planted tank
Weeping Moss Weeping

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