A mid-size aquarium layout featuring Yakushima forest, 162L, by Fernando Moraes. Raízes and Substrato fértil Amazônia Mbreda set the depth lines of the frame.
Read the stone and wood (Raízes, Substrato fértil Amazônia Mbreda, Areia lá plata) as visual pathways before judging the plant mass. On the plant side, the layout leans toward a mixed planting with species such as Myriophyllum matogrossense Amano, Juncus repens, Cyperus papyrus nanus — trim in layers so hardscape still breathes. Tecido Branco substrate helps stabilize root-zone nutrition in the early weeks.
Luminária Chihiros serie X lighting sits at a moderate-to-high technical level for this mid-size aquarium. Canister Eheim Classic 2217 filtration needs enough turnovers without blasting the hardscape; browse matching filters.
With Paracheirodon simulans, Tucanoichthys tucano, Hyphessobrycon elachys), watch bioload: a mid-size aquarium drifts quickly if stocking is heavy.
Setup notes: Fertilização Mbreda.
Use the specs table as a shopping checklist for equivalent gear — then explore 162–220L.
