A nano tank layout featuring Wok on the Wild Side, 1 L (0.3 gal.), Wabi Kusa style, by Nathan Schaupp. The composition is built around Lace Rock.
Hardscape (Lace Rock) forms the skeleton — negative space between wood and stone guides the eye from foreground to depth. About 12 plant species are listed — fine for a multi-layer look, but keep a care log so slower species are not shaded out. Fluval Stratum
Midnight River by aqua natural substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
AquaEl Leddy Slim lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this nano tank. CO₂ (NA) — see our CO₂ systems if you want to clone a similar setup. NA 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.
Scroll to the specs table to match each equipment line; more inspiration in Wabi-Kusa.
