A large aquarium layout featuring Verdant Passage, 182 L (48.1 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Soh Kiat Raye. The composition is built around ANS Manten Stones
Spiderwood
Malaysian Driftwood.
The hardscape with ANS Manten Stones
Spiderwood
Malaysian Driftwood sets the rhythm; planting should support those lines without burying them. About 21 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. ADA La Plata Sand, Jun Master Soil substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros WRGB 2 90cm lighting sits at a high technical level for this large aquarium. CO₂ (5bps, running 2 hours before lights on and shutting off 2 hours before lights off) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. 1x Aquael Ultramax 2000 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. High-tech balance means nutrients, light, and CO₂ must stay in step; one weak leg often triggers spot or hair algae.
Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore 162–220L.
