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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

Fish (26)

Plants (15)

Invertebrates (12)

  • Amano Shrimp× 12

Equipment

  • External canister filter

    ≥ 700 L/h

    ≈ $140

  • Heater

    150 W

    ≈ $32

  • Thermometer

    ≈ $8

  • Premium planted-tank LED (Twinstar/Chihiros)

    ≈ $220

  • Pressurized CO₂ system

    Cylinder + solenoid + diffuser

    ≈ $160

  • Active aquasoil (ADA Amazonia)

    ≈ $75

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.