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High-tech planted aquascape (120 L)

CO₂, premium light, dense planting — a true 'Dutch garden' tank.

High-tech planted aquascape (120 L) — aquarium setup with fish, plants and equipment (120 L)

CO₂-injected aquascape on active substrate — for those who want max plants and a few fish as colour accent.

Chili rasboras are tiny red dots against the green carpet. Amano shrimp and otocinclus = biological algae control.

Dimensions
90×40×36 cm
Temperature
22–26°C
pH
6–7
gH
4–8 °dGH
Setup time
8 wks
Budget
≈ $700
Total fish
26
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Fish (26)

Plants (15)

Invertebrates (12)

  • Amano Shrimp× 12

Setup Checklist

Essential gear and water prep needed before adding fish

0 of 9 ready
  • External canister filterEssential

    ≥ 700 L/h

    Check options →
    ≈ $140
  • HeaterEssential

    150 W

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    ≈ $32
  • ThermometerCare
    Check options →
    ≈ $8
  • Premium planted-tank LED (Twinstar/Chihiros)Base
    Check options →
    ≈ $220
  • Pressurized CO₂ systemRecommended

    Cylinder + solenoid + diffuser

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    ≈ $160
  • Active aquasoil (ADA Amazonia)Base
    Check options →
    ≈ $75
  • Water conditioner (dechlorinator)Essential

    Seachem Prime or Tetra AquaSafe — instantly detoxifies chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals

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    ≈ $12
  • Liquid drop test kit (pH, NH₃/NH₄, NO₂, NO₃)Recommended

    API Freshwater Master Test Kit or liquid drop tests to monitor nitrogen cycle

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    ≈ $25
  • Fish net & gravel vacuum siphonCare

    Soft fish net matched to fish size + gravel vacuum siphon for weekly 20–30% water changes

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    ≈ $15

Decor

  • Natural driftwood (mangrove or mopani)× 2
  • Natural rock (Seiryu / Dragon Stone)× 4

Tips & gotchas

  • CO₂ at 2–3 bubbles per second, monitor via drop checker.
  • Light on 6–8 hours/day, no more — otherwise algae win.
  • Liquid NPK + micro ferts on schedule (3× per week).
  • 30–50 % water changes weekly for the first 2 months to stabilize the cycle.