A nano tank layout featuring Whispers of the Valley (AGA 2025 #1346), 33 L (8.7 gal.), Aquatic Garden style, by Brandon Seow Zi-Kit. The composition is built around Lava Rock with Malaysian Driftwood.
Hardscape (Lava Rock, Malaysian Driftwood) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. About 9 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia II, ADA Colorado Sand substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Chihiros WRGB 2 Slim lighting sits at a high technical level for this nano tank. CO₂ (~30ppm CO2, running 2 hours before lights on and turning off 1 hour before lights out) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. Dophin cf688 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters. High-tech nanos react badly to sudden large water changes — keep a steady schedule.
Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore Under 28L.
