{"title":"Inspiration","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"layout-1-54-l","title":"Layout 1 (54 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn most pet shops it's easy to find a starter aquarium kit. It is a complete set containing aquarium, light, heater and filter. Most beginners would like a thriving aquarium with bold colours and a large number of fish. However, experience shows that a starter kit often provides low lighting levels so there are only few plants suitable to this type of aquarium. We have for this set-up chosen standard plants only! Microsorum and Cryptocoryne are both slow growing and Echinodorus and Vallisneria to create volume in the aquarium. Limnophila is centrally planted, right under the light and is an example of a plant that grows fast and which helps creating a good balance in the aquarium.TIP! By using AquaDecor products with plants like Microsorum and Anubias for the set-up, the aquarium will look more adapted from the start. These products are already well established on root or lavastone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182166036818,"sku":"L001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L001.jpg?v=1785915337"},{"product_id":"layout-108-250-l","title":"Layout 108 (250 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA forested island of Echinodorus and Vallisneria sitting in a meadow of Marsilea hirsuta. The forest undergrowth of Microsorum, Anubias, Cryptocoryne and Bucephalandra are all plants that tolerate the low light from being in the shade. As a contrast, Ludwigia palustris needs the full effect of light to ensure development of the red colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182166069586,"sku":"L108","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L108.jpg?v=1785916247"},{"product_id":"layout-106-57-l","title":"Layout 106 (57 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe setupI set up this aquarium for my toddler as he had shown a keen interest in Guppy. I wanted the setup to be both easy to install and to maintain. I primarily used Tropica AquaDecor to speed up the planting process and chose species that would thrive without CO2 injection. By adding a cleaning crew that consisted of 5 Amano shrimps and 4 Otocinclus catfish maintenance was kept to an absolute minimum.Daily task * Dose 6 ml of Tropica premium fertiliser * Feed the fish and check their general health.Weekly tasks (15 to 20 minutes) *  Clean the tank glass *  Remove any dead or damaged leaves *  Clear the filter inlet of any debris *  50% water change with dechlorinated tap water *  Replace the disposable filter wool cartridge *  Give the bio media a light rinse in used tank water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182166102354,"sku":"L106","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L106.jpg?v=1785916217"},{"product_id":"layout-111-54-l","title":"Layout 111 (54 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is EASY - and so are all the plants!A starter set is often the entry to the aquatic hobby and a lot of basics can be learned here. Low light, moderate fertilisation and no, or very little, added CO2, means slow growth and plenty of time to trim and maintain.It is a very good and safe way to ensure success with your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182166135122,"sku":"L111","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L111.jpg?v=1785916272"},{"product_id":"layout-115-35-l","title":"Layout 115 (35 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Pierce, owner of Aquarium Gardens in England, has created this 'Slow Burner' aquarium as a realistic inspiration for beginners in the hobby.“We created this simple Non-CO2 Aquascape in our showroom using only plants from Tropica's 'Easy' selection plants. As long as you follow some simple guidelines and advice, it is achievable to create a high impact scape no matter how advanced you are.”A good entry point to the hobby is a simple undemanding Aquascape that's easy to care for. The key to success here is sticking to lower levels of light and choosing 'Easy' plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182166856018,"sku":"L115","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L115.jpg?v=1785916378"},{"product_id":"layout-15-112-l","title":"Layout 15 (112 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe aquarium in the children's room with the ship wreck, a diver, skeleton and lost treasures - the possibilities are many when choosing decorations! And it is easy to find plants which can help to represent the picture and create the necessary balance in the aquarium. We have chosen Egeria and Vallisneria which both can represent seaweeds. Algae balls are placed randomly as tufts on the coral reef, and Monosolenium are very much like Sea salad which you often find along the beach at summertime. All chosen plants are easy and do well even at the low light conditions as the chosen aquarium offer the plants!Tip! The Bala shark (Pangasios) is a short-term choice for this layout, as it becomes too big for the aquarium over time. Please also add algae eating fish and inverts i.e. Otocinclus affinis and Cherry shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182166888786,"sku":"L015","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L015.jpg?v=1785915396"},{"product_id":"layout-16-128-l","title":"Layout 16 (128 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we show you how to do an aquarium here and now - even though it is your first aquarium! We use primarily AquaDecor-products where plants have been grown on the wood or rock, and supplies with few pots of Echinodorus and Vallisneria. In one side of the aquarium, we have placed a large piece of wood with two Anubias, and in the other side pieces of wood with respectively Microsorum and Anubias. Centrally, a rock with Pogostemon helferi breaks with lighter green colour and curly leaves. In front is placed a narrow wood piece with moss. A half coconut with plants creates decoration and a hiding space for fish. Vallisneria and Echinodorus in the background add volume and are fast growing plants.Tip! Use of AquaDecor give a quick result - and have only a minor maintenance! Most of the plants used on AquaDecor are slow growing and thereby have less need for maintenance.Note: Plant F on the drawing is a half coconut planted with Anubias and moss, which is no longer produced by Tropica.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182166921554,"sku":"L016","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L016.jpg?v=1785915425"},{"product_id":"layout-17-128-l","title":"Layout 17 (128 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we show a fine layout rich in plants and with both colour and variation - and only with plants where we know that they can grow without addition of CO2. The central piece of wood is placed as a tree, and along the roots it runs out to rocks. The tree top is made of moss, and Vallisneria and Crypts are planted in the cracks between wood and rocks - both plants that do well when overshadowed. Hygrophila difformis is fast growing and easy - and in the other side gives Ludwigia and Bacopa a beautiful colour contrast. Over time should Bacopa be trimmed lower down than Ludwigia so both plants can be seen from the front. Tenellus is planted in small tufts along the rock edges.Tip! Many bunches such as Hygrophila difformis are fast growing - and inexpensive! Fast growing plants help you when you start up the aquarium. When the aquarium is in balance, you can always remove the bunch plant and add a new plant instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182166954322,"sku":"L017","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L017.jpg?v=1785915456"},{"product_id":"layout-18-297-l","title":"Layout 18 (297 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ideal aquarium for the family room, mom and dad enjoy it as a decorative element, and the children are thrilled about the fish, colours and growth inside the aquarium.Comes with both roots and stones, placed as 2 islands pointing forward and to the middle of the aquarium.The selected plants only require a minimum of care, Echinodorus 'Rubin', Nesaea Crassicaulis and Tiger Lotus brighten up the centre of the aquarium and surround the low Bacopa Australis. On the sides Cryptocoryne and Vallisneria, all growing well along edges, despite the lack of light.In front, Tenellus will over time create a fleece. Adding Windeløv to the large root and behind the stone, results in both depth and movement inside the aquarium.TIP! Bacopa australis differs from other Bacopa varieties as it remains low and compact.Note: Plant D on the drawing is Echinodorus 'Rubin' which is no longer produced by Tropica, but can be replaced by another red Echinodorus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182167314770,"sku":"L018","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L018.jpg?v=1785915485"},{"product_id":"layout-19-140-l","title":"Layout 19 (140 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe size of the aquarium and the choice of easy plants makes it easy to place the aquarium almost anywhere and maintain it with a minimum of time and know-how. All the plants are considerably hardy and most of them grow slowly, which is why there are long periods between the cuttings. The central decoration with the Microsorum-AquaDecor-products in the group of stones and roots gives a depth and play already in the first days. The moss and the crypt is quite capable of growing underneath the shadow of the decoration, and the coloured leaves of Nymphaeas breaks all the green. Nymphaea and Vallisneria must be thinned in leaves and offshoots in order not to shade the other plants, and the floating plant Salvinia can either be reduced regularly or removed 5-6 weeks after the start-up. Basically all companion fish and shoal fish will do very well with all the free space for swimming combined with the opportunity for hiding among dense plants.Tip! Vallisneria and Salvinia are good examples of supporting plants. The vigorous growth of these plants quickly absorbs e.g. a surplus of nutrients and by that reduces the risk of unrestrained growth of algae in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182167347538,"sku":"L019","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L019.jpg?v=1785915511"},{"product_id":"layout-24-54-l","title":"Layout 24 (54 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe light on this 50-litre start set is just 15 Watt. The exceptionally simple layout and few, robust and slowly growing plants make the aquarium almost maintenance-free. Trimming of the plants is limited to no more than once every six months. If you keep a limited number of fish - such as 4 small veiltail goldfish or approx. 10 small shoal fish - there will hardly be any algae growth and there will be no problem to minimise water changes to approx. 25% every other week. (Veiltail goldfish grow big - and may need to be moved to a larger tank after some time. Please refer to your dealer's recommendations).Tips! Playing with colourful gravel is adventurous in aquariums where minimum light limits the choice of plants to Anubias and a few other robust plant species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182167380306,"sku":"L024","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L024.jpg?v=1785915544"},{"product_id":"layout-30-27-l","title":"Layout 30 (27 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorge Farmer has designed and maintained the Cube from Pets at Home. The layout is suitable for newcomers to the hobby. Chosen plants are easy and don't require CO2 injection to grow and thrive. Rotala is easy, compact and here the color is fresh green. Rotala can become redder having more light. Quadricostatus adds to the green aquarium and in front, the Ranunculus umbrellas make shapes and structure. There are many plants in relation to the volume of water which ensures that the aquarium is in balance and provides less risk of algae. The growth of the plants is slowly and keeps the aquarium low maintenance.Tip! Cubes are small and can be placed almost everywhere at home. They are suitable for small fish and\/or shrimps - however, be careful not to add too many!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182167413074,"sku":"L030","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L030.jpg?v=1785915583"},{"product_id":"layout-33-54-l","title":"Layout 33 (54 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe layout is a play with the interior and the theme in correlation with limited light conditions and no CO2 supply. A relaxed layout with room for fun. Anubias and Microsorum are robust and shadow-tolerant. Ludwigia, Pogostemon and Nymphoides can grow without CO2 and offer different leaf forms and light colours. The moss grows slowly without CO2 and with little light, and are used here as short plants (bound to stones) and as funny balls freely floating in the water. The layout is maintenance-friendly and decorative.Tips! Moss can be used in many ways - as here, for example, where the moss is tied to a plastic grated ball and fixed to the substrate with a fishing line and an anchor buried in the gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182167773522,"sku":"L033","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L033.jpg?v=1785915642"},{"product_id":"layout-36-54-l","title":"Layout 36 (54 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe modest amount of light and no CO2 limit the choice of plants to the most robust ones. The layout is based initially on structures, forms and colours. The round, dark marine gravels and Anubias, Monosolenium and Cryptocryne Tropica create the underlying peace in the aquarium. The spider-like root, quadricostatus and Winde leaves by their light colours and sharpness create a strong contrast and give the impression of life and restlessness. The leaves of the soft, light green Nymphoides are under the surface.Tips! Allow just the most robust and shadow-tolerant plants under other plants. Here, Anubias and Cryptocoryne Tropica are very shaded under the Microsorum Winde leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182167806290,"sku":"L036","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L036.jpg?v=1785915672"},{"product_id":"layout-39-30-l","title":"Layout 39 (30 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep in the jungle, the large tree sticks its roots into a dark spring. Here, the little Anubias 'Petite' finds its foothold with the 'Spiky'-moss. The moss is particularly suitable for growth on vertical roots. Cryptocoryne 'Tropica' stretches its brown-coloured leaves out into the light from its place under the tree roots. Monosolenium thus thrives in the dark as well as the light near the surface - the scale moss takes up a lot of space with the wide leaves.A red fighting fish (Betta splendens) would be a suitable choice to provide colour and sparkle in the small aquarium - besides the fighting fish, we recommend ram's horn snails, shrimps and Otocinclus affinis to keep the aquarium clean and free from algae.Tips! All the chosen plants grow slowly and make the aquarium very easy to maintain - after the running-in, the aquarium requires a 25% change of water every second week and a little fertilizer, and months between having to cut the plants.The Ranunculus did not thrive in this set-up and was exchanged for Monosolenium on small rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182167839058,"sku":"L039","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L039.jpg?v=1785915703"},{"product_id":"layout-4-112-l","title":"Layout 4 (112 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome of the main considerations when planting the children's aquarium are colours, impact and action. We have chosen a dinosaur\/animal layout for this set-up, but you can find a large selection of ornaments at your local shop such as pirates, castles, treasure chests, sunken ships etc. In order to ensure the correct balance in the children's aquarium you will definitely need plants! The number of plants must be adjusted to the number of fish. It should be plants that easily adapt to the environment and that help the water to stay clean and algae free. Below we listed a selection of both fast and slow growing species that are all good starter plants.TIP! Buy livebearing fish for the children's aquarium such as guppies and platies. They are hardy, brightly coloured and breed frequently. They also eat algae. Ask your local dealer for further information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182167904594,"sku":"L004","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L004.jpg?v=1785915367"},{"product_id":"layout-43-30-l","title":"Layout 43 (30 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe cube's 30 x 30 cm is perfect for a simple hardscape with only one root placed in the middle of the aquarium. The root will look more natural over time because it will be covered with moss. The shape of the root is suitable for Anubias. Cryptocoryne wendtii Tropica and Echinodorus Reni contribute to the red shades of the root which emphasise the fresh green Staurogyne in the foreground.TIP! The symbols Easy, Medium and Advanced indicate the plant selection we recommend for your specific aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182168592722,"sku":"L043","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L043.jpg?v=1785915733"},{"product_id":"layout-46-200-l","title":"Layout 46 (200 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe plants from the Easy category are not only for starter aquariums - they are also used in large, luxuriant and lavish aquariums with minimum maintenance.  Most plants have to be trimmed a few times a year and the aquarium will look luxuriant and healthy for a long time when you supply liquid fertilisers and CO2. It requires less than ½ hour of maintenance a week!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182168625490,"sku":"L046","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L046.jpg?v=1785915759"},{"product_id":"layout-47-100-l","title":"Layout 47 (100 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe deep dark bottom layer accentuates the pale green Hygrophila and Helanthium (previously named Echinodorus) quadricostatus. Both are easy plants with a fresh and vigorous appearance. As a powerful contrast, you will see the darker Anubias and Microsorum, well surrounded by Spiky-moss and placed with each their tree root in the backmost corners. The orange red Ludwigia will catch your attention in this little, intimate place in the jungle river.Tip! The obvious choice are small shoal fish with a reflection effect for this kind of aquarium, such as e.g. glowlight tetra (Hemigrammus erythrozonus) or neon tetra (Cheirodon axelrodii).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182168658258,"sku":"L047","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L047.jpg?v=1785915787"},{"product_id":"layout-48-300-l","title":"Layout 48 (300 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe aquarium that looks great from the beginning and is easy to maintain. Echinodorus bleheri and Ludwigia grow fast and ensure, just like the numerous AquaDecor products, that the aquarium quickly reaches a fine biological balance. The numerous, big leaves and the large, dark lava blocks give the aquarium weight, piece and harmony. Echinodorus quadricostatus creeps out between the lava blocks. Spiky-moss and Cryptocorynes are growing vigorously on minor lava stones, and very small lava stones, spread out in the front, complete the image.Tip! Large, calm fish will enhance the image of this aquarium. E.g. a couple of beautiful Discus (Symphysodon discus) or Scalare (Pterophyllum scalare) combined with a little shoal of Corydoras.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182168691026,"sku":"L048","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L048.jpg?v=1785915817"},{"product_id":"layout-58-46-l","title":"Layout 58 (46 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic layout that is easy to maintain with slow growing, easy plants - here with several Cryptocorynes and Microsorum. The layout has been built up around the nano root and the small, round stones in a Fluval Edge 46L with LED-lighting. Microsorum is the focus area and the different Crypts form the fore-, middle- and background. In the front, there is parva, low with small fresh green leaves. In the middle, there are several wendtii-types and in the back, there is balansae with the curly leaves. This selection of plants means that no trimming of the plants is required within the first couple of months.Tip! George has applied used filter material which makes it possible for him to add Cardinal tetra immediately. Besides being beneficial to the environment for the fish, the reuse of the filter material also provides a faster balance in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182169051474,"sku":"L058","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L058.jpg?v=1785915845"},{"product_id":"layout-60-125-l","title":"Layout 60 (125 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA really good beginner's aquarium with hardy plants that are able to thrive in low lighting and without the addition of CO2. However, better lighting and the addition of CO2 will show on the plants. Light and dark leaves in different sizes and forms make the image varied and exciting. Use coloured rocks to create contrasts, whenever the selection of coloured plants is limited. The image is framed by vigorous, deep-green Spiky-moss, which has been tucked into the ground layer in small tufts.Tip! Vallisneria and Microsorum gently sway at the outlet of the pump, which creates life in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182169084242,"sku":"L060","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L060.jpg?v=1785915875"},{"product_id":"layout-63-100-l","title":"Layout 63 (100 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEasy and safe. All plants are able to handle relatively low lighting and no addition of CO2 - but better lighting and CO2 naturally gives a more beautiful result. Rotala will repay with reddish shoot tips and Eleocharis with a denser and more compact growth. The hardy Spiky moss has been divided into small tufts that have been tucked into the ground layer. The dark moss carpet suits the light-green Eleocharis really well.Tip! As the selection of coloured plants in the green Easy category is limited, the use of coloured rocks is an obvious choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182169117010,"sku":"L063","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L063.jpg?v=1785915902"},{"product_id":"layout-66-48-l","title":"Layout 66 (48 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vigorous, green pearl, built after the Dutch Style with rows of green plants on different levels, but with a tree root. Hydrocotyle Tripartita with tiny, light green leaves create a vivid front. Lush Crypter in the middle slide almost unnoticeable into the deep silence between Bleheri's great leaves in the back. A couple of Echinodorus 'Reni' are used as contrast plants centrally in the aquarium.Tip! Choosing only a few different plants adds a strong impression of peace and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182169149778,"sku":"L066","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L066.jpg?v=1785915929"},{"product_id":"layout-68-120-l","title":"Layout 68 (120 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA burst of lush green spreads out from the left corner of this aquarium. Vallisneria 'Tiger' and Spiky-moss on wood creates an upright movement, caught by Microsorum 'Narrow' and 'Windeløv', passing it on to Staurogyne repens amongst the horizontal rocks and wood. Cryptocoryne 'Brown' and 'Petchii' add a little difference in color to the green shades.Tip! The very bright substrate gives a ''sunny feeling'' to the whole scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182169510226,"sku":"L068","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L068.jpg?v=1785916000"},{"product_id":"layout-74-100-l","title":"Layout 74 (100 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSymphony of light green Eleocharis parvula, Hottonia and Nymphoides withMicrosorum 'Trident' and small stones with Spiky moss as a deep green contrast. The close, deep green wall of moss makes the overall impression soft and fertile, and it's actually not so hard to do (see video). The wall of moss also works as a filter inside the aquarium, since the quick growth of the moss soaks up nutrition from the water and thereby avoids algal growth. We recommend using moss directly from the lab, in order to avoid algae intake with the moss from the beginning.Tip! Thin roots of redwood in the Eleocharis carpet create coherence between the plant island and the surrounding gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182169542994,"sku":"L074","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L074.jpg?v=1785916029"},{"product_id":"layout-88-20-l","title":"Layout 88 (20 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe children's aquarium should be fun and easy. All children know Nemo, surrounded by sea anemones and jellyfish.Nemo hides in two Anubias nana that are carefully attached on both sides of the figure. Cabomba caroliniana and Egeria densa are the easiest stem plants for the aquarium. Split the bundle into separate stems and plant them on the bottom layer. The stem grows steadily and is cut off 5-10cm over the bottom, when touching the surface. The cut off stem can be planted on the bottom layer to repeat the process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182169575762,"sku":"L088","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L088.jpg?v=1785916059"},{"product_id":"layout-90-54-l","title":"Layout 90 (54 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe starter set is often used for getting acquainted with aquariums as a hobby. Thus, it must be a success.The amount of light of 0.3 Watt\/Litre water is not much in terms of plant requirements, but several plant varieties are suitable if you are careful with your plant selection. (Read more the various needs of aquarium plants here.)The growth rate is moderate, which ensures minimal plant care and time to correct possible faults.The low-light Anubias and Cryptocorynes are placed on sides with a minimum of light. Java moss (Taxiphyllum barbieri) is also suitable for this position.Both Limnophila sessiliflora and Limnophila hippuridoides thrive in the centre under the light, where they add shades of fresh green and red violet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182169936210,"sku":"L090","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L090.jpg?v=1785916088"},{"product_id":"layout-91-96-l","title":"Layout 91 (96 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor most people, the interest for aquariums as a hobby begins with a starter set. Unfortunately, it often ends here, if the set doesn't work properly!The amount of light of 0.2 Watt\/Litre limits the selection of plants, however, it is possible. Read more the various needs of aquarium plants here.Microsorum, Anubias and Cryptocorynes are some of the most low-light plants and they are very suitable for this aquarium. Due to their slow growth, they only require minimum care.Hygrophila polysperma is also suitable, if it is allowed to grow all the way to the water surface, and is carefully cut back.Echinodorus bleheri grows slowly but in a reliable manner and has to be cut, in order not to shade other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182170296658,"sku":"L091","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L091.jpg?v=1785916120"},{"product_id":"layout-92-15-l","title":"Layout 92 (15 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small and well-functioning aquarium!This aquarium does not have an awful lot of light, but the quadratic layout ensures uniform light distribution.A diagonal mangrove root creates coherence, depth and fine growing conditions for Anubias 'Petite'.The fertile bottom layer of Lilaeopsis brasiliensis does not require much light and only limited care. The stem plants Hottonia and Rotala grow faster and require regular cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182170329426,"sku":"L092","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L092.jpg?v=1785916151"},{"product_id":"layout-95-300-l","title":"Layout 95 (300 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFerns and mosses fight about the space around the tree roots, while Eleocharis and Cryptocorynes do the same underneath them and Ludwigia and Vallisneria behind them.The wild and untamed expression is carefully planned. The layout requires regular trimming and cutting, in order to prevent the fast-growing plants from overshadowing and suffocating the slow-growing plants – as it happens in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182170362194,"sku":"L095","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L095.jpg?v=1785916183"},{"product_id":"layout-130-64-l","title":"Layout 130 (64 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple 4-stone layout using plants that can thrive in a low-tech setting. The substrate includes aquasoil bottom capped with sand and stocked with Japan Blue-Lyretail Guppies. 6 hours of light per day, one 50% water change per week keeps the layout growing at a manageable pace.said DouMing Mok\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182170755410,"sku":"L130","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L130_a4b41f8c-abd6-4381-bf63-8d8151a09a12.jpg?v=1786003635"},{"product_id":"layout-129-272-l","title":"Layout 129 (272 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eI made this aquarium for my friend who asked me to make “winter hotel” for the huge amount of fish living outside in his garden pond during summer. It is mixture of all kinds livebearers (Gupies, Platies, Red swordtails, Black Molly, etc. ) and therefore we had to approach this task accordingly. As a base for our project we used JUWEL RIO 350 Aquarium set. This type of set contain an aquarium with a built in filter and light. The lights and filtration are quite simple but as you can see, when you choose right plants, substrate and add pressurised CO2 you can achieve nice healthy growth.As substrate I used Tropica aquarium soil and small amount of decorative sand used in the foreground. The and is a mixture of Dennerle Crystal Quartz sand and different variations of the sand from hobby market. Stones were taken from a nearby mine which saved us significant amount of money. In local hobby market we also purchased 3 bold mangrove roots, which are fill the space in aquarium nicely. Don't be afraid to go big with hardscape, it gives nice character to overall picture. If you have so many livebearers with fast rate of reproducing you should reflect it in your plant selection and fertilser regime. This is why I selected easy and fast growing plants, all this fast plant growth is helping with filtration in this heavily stocked tank. It turned out to be right solution and even with the basic build in filter we don’t have issue to keep the aquarium clean and healthy. Down side of using fast growing plants is that they must be cut more often. On the other hand cuttings can be planted back to aquarium and help with filtration. Regular water changes and glass cleaning are must have, but that maintenance routine applies for all aquariums. In a temporary winter storage for pond fish like this, which will be taken down at the end of the winter it is not necessary to fertilse the plants as they will receive nitrates as a biproduct of the fish and fish food waste.Said Jan Marsal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182170788178,"sku":"L129","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L129_77ebd375-49c4-421c-955e-72506e9eed91.jpg?v=1786003639"},{"product_id":"layout-10-325-l","title":"Layout 10 (325 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe show aquarium is rich in plants, in fish and colours - and is placed in the living room where the whole family is enriched by the aquarium on a daily basis. Many plants in the aquarium shows that there is also space for a high abundance of fish, in this case, Discus. Heteranthera dominates in the left side of the aquarium while Bacopa makes the background in the right side. Several types of coloured stem plants are placed in the midground which creates an elegant colour contrast to the green background. Marsilea creates a carpet in the foreground and helps to keep a healthy balance in the aquarium.Tip! The stem plants has to be trimmed often to ensure that the down shadow out other plants.Note: Plant C on the drawing is Nesaea pedicellata which is no longer produced by Tropica.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182170820946,"sku":"L010","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L010_af3b84d1-8474-4248-ab80-1894a2b77ab1.jpg?v=1786003630"},{"product_id":"layout-100-100-l","title":"Layout 100 (100 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic three sisters are surrounded by the plants Limnophila Hippuridoides, Penthorum Sedoides, Eleocharis Parvula and Rotala 'Bonsai'.Penthorum has to be trimmed massively and frequently, in order to create many compact side shoots with smaller and compact leaves. The uneven and wild prairie layout is created by using regularly trimmed Eleocharis Parvula in the front.Note: Plant B on the drawing is Penthorum Sedoides which is no longer produced by Tropica. Can be replaced with Staurogyne repens or another stem plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182171181394,"sku":"L100","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L100_c422cd5e-20ec-432b-9fda-ebdc93b63b4a.jpg?v=1786003639"},{"product_id":"layout-103-28-l","title":"Layout 103 (28 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough not strictly a biotope aquarium all of the Flora and Fauna in this setup are from Australasia, with the exception of the shrimp which were used to keep the tank free from algae.The layout is simple, using just one piece of wood and only three species of plants. Planting and maintenance was easy to carry out, with weekly pruning and water change taking just over 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182171214162,"sku":"L103","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L103_31f614eb-7a60-43d3-8279-a95f0b508df4.jpg?v=1786003647"},{"product_id":"layout-104-28-l","title":"Layout 104 (28 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis aquascape is based on the idea of a fallen branch. Mosses were used exclusively in this setup to create a textural appearance in keeping with the very small size of the fish. The Moss was attached to lava rock with hair nets tied off with fishing line, I find this method to be quickest.It was also necessary to stock heavily with shrimps to keep the Moss in good health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182171246930,"sku":"L104","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L104_e045ea51-1094-41b4-8c33-9007057d6a2c.jpg?v=1786003643"},{"product_id":"layout-105-300-l","title":"Layout 105 (300 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDutch Tank by the rule... here's what Pedro considered making his own Dutch challenge:Why? Because I love this kind of tank! Because having to comply to certain rules gives be some challenges that aquascaping doesn’t have…I want to continue to learn good trimming techniques regarding large bunch of stem plants and many different species at the same tank. Plants have different growth rates and having a tank with so much different plants, should be a challenge having it looking nice and balanced most of the time.  … and a Dutch Tank is really about the growth and arrangement of aquatic plants!!!  Over the last months I read some stuff about Dutch Tanks. Since the end of August (2015) I read some of those sources again.So, what do I want?I want a tank with a good first impression, great plant contrast and a nice perspective and depth of field, knowing that this can only be achieved with… plants!From my readings and talks with someone used to this type of aquariums, I made a small rule list: - Traditional focal points \/ rule of thirds. Red plants should be placed accordingly. - No two plants of the same color (similar colors shouldn’t also be placed next to each other). - No two plants with the same leaf shape should be placed next to each other. - Plants should be placed in “streets”, wider at the front, narrow at the back, hiding away behind other plant preferably. This way a better depth is achieved. - Plants can’t be repeated. - Aim for good contrast but also simplicity.It’s obvious that a great number of plants are needed for making a Dutch on 120cm. Controlling all those plants is a must - or there is a chaos waiting for me!I found that following the leaf shape rule is much easier than the color rule!Then we have the height of the plants that should also be different for plants next to each other. And finally, we have fore\/middle and background plants… and having these possible three rows knowing that plants should be placed forming “streets” of plants that will get smaller to the back of the tank... I think you see the difficulty in planning a Dutch tank.After 3 months some larger leafs plants were clearly needed, so I chose Nymphaea Lotus and Hygophila simanesis 53B.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182171672914,"sku":"L105","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L105_c4165698-4ab4-4b02-bd5e-289c05506805.jpg?v=1786003641"},{"product_id":"layout-107-57-l","title":"Layout 107 (57 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn the RocksAmong the many current trends in aquascaping is the hardscape dominated layout, in short this is an aquascape where the overall shape is provided almost entirely by rockwork and sometimes wood. Planting is usually sparse in these setups and takes the form of highlights in areas that the prominent hardscape allows. This style of layout has given rise to much debate on social media as in recent years they have frequently appeared in the top 100 places of the International Plant Layout Contest. In the context of this competition, I can see why many people are reluctant to accept them given that it is a plant layout contest rather than a rock layout contest. However, within the arena of general aquaria I think this type of aquascape is as legitimate as any other style of layout. I have, after all, seen some truly stunning Tanganyika and Malawi Cichlid setups that consist of just intricately placed rockwork. As I am a fan of rock-based aquascapes I decided to try and set up a low energy hardscape orientated layout with minimal planting.Challenges  There are, of course, challenges with any aquarium but with this one there was the glaringly obvious issue of a very low plant mass. The usual advice to anyone setting up a planted tank would be to plant heavily from the outset, particularly when not using CO2. In a densely planted tank nutrient uptake will be higher and the plants stand a good chance of out competing algae. To combat algae in a sparsely planted tank stock an efficient cleaning crew and be meticulous with maintenance.Another cause for concern was the amount of exposed rockwork. Even aquariums that are full of healthy plants will suffer from slime algae on rockwork that receives light. It is unlikely that any cleaning crew will be efficient enough to deal with this and the rocks will have to be scrubbed regularly with a toothbrush. This can be very time consuming but worse than that it can cause a collapse of the carefully arranged hardscape. The smaller the tank the more likely a collapse will be as the rocks be lighter in weight and less resistant to brushing without moving. Placing rocks so that their shapes lock together will help prevent movement, alternatively sticking them to each other with epoxy putty will make them very secure. However, the putty is hard to remove and looks unsightly so it may render the rocks unusable for future aquascapes.The Layout   For this aquascape I wanted to try something different, I had previously acquired a large box of what is commonly sold as Pagoda Stone and this seemed like the ideal opportunity to use it. This rock has an interesting surface texture and consists of vivid orange layers interspersed with softer layers of beige. The deep grooves of the strata combined with the colour contrast seem to make the stones appear much larger than they are, which is perfect for creating a sense of scale. The rocks reminded me of the Grand Canyon so I thought that a canyon style layout would look most natural. When arranging hardscapes of this complexity I find it best to do a dry run outside of the tank, that way I can tweak at my leisure until I am satisfied I have found the best arrangement. I made a model of the tank from an old cardboard box and filled the base with gravel to carry out my practise runs, see pictures below.Planting   As the planting would be sparse, I tried to add interest by using numerous species. The finer textured plants were to some extent used at the back of the tank and the broader leaved varieties used towards the front. Tropica Taxiphyllum ‘spikey’ was tied to some small pieces of lava rock and placed where I felt it would creep naturally across the stones in the upper portion of the scape. Next, I added some Tropica Eleocharis parvula which was planted in a rather unusual manner. I had no substrate where I wanted to place the Eleocharis and I did not think it would grow well tied to lava rock. Instead, I wrapped the roots in small portions of filter wool and pushed them in between the gaps in the stones until only the plant was visible. I considered leaving some of the mineral wool attached and pushing that between the rocks, but it disintegrates easily and I thought the shrimps might pull it apart. I also used this filter wool method to plant some Tropica Pogostemon helferi and Tropica Staurogyne repens amongst the stones. Without their roots in the substrate, I was afraid they might lack sustenance so I dosed 8ml of Tropica premium liquid fertiliser every day to compensate. At the front of the tank, I planted conventionally into the substrate with Cryptocoryne albida ‘brown’, Pogostemon helferi and Staurogyne repens. Some Anubias ‘petite was tied to lava rocks and used to fill the gaps on the far right and left of the tank. Stocking and maintenance   In order to keep algae to a minimum the tank was initially stocked with 5 Amano shrimps (Caridina multidentata) and 4 dwarf suckermouth catfish (Ottocinclus affinis). Also instrumental in keeping algae at bay was the ability to adjust the intensity of the light. This is particularly important in tanks without CO2 injection as you can’t simply increase the CO2 levels to match the lights. The dimmer on the Aquabar ‘T’ series LED lighting was sensitive enough to allow for accurate control. After the scape had been up and running for about 6 weeks and I was sure the plants were growing well I added 12 small neon tetras (Paracheirodon innesi).   The maintenance schedule was more grueling than it has been with my other low energy setups. That said I still feel that it was less work than is needed for a high energy system. I carried out one 60% water change each week at which point I also changed the filter wool, cleaned the tank glass and pruned the plants. This style of layout required the plants to be kept small and not obscure the hardscape so pruning was more regular despite the slow growth rates. The most time consuming aspect was, as I had anticipated, cleaning the rocks. They very quickly became covered in green slime algae and needed to be scrubbed with a toothbrush every week just before the water change. It took roughly 30 minutes to complete the task and on a couple of occasions, I wished I had stuck the rocks together. However, I did not cause a total collapse during the layout’s 16-week lifespan and I feel that the aesthetic of the aquascape benefitted from having clean rocks. Whilst this setup might not be for everyone, given that a weekly maintenance session took 60 minutes, it is still achievable for beginners and I think it has a different and eye catching look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182171705682,"sku":"L107","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L107_0319946c-4f5a-4bb4-9370-28c4fdabd115.jpg?v=1786003649"},{"product_id":"layout-109-250-l","title":"Layout 109 (250 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lush and dense look of background plants takes a lot of trimming to maintain as they are all fastgrowing.Horizontal, creeping growth of Hygrophila pinnatifida is induced by repeatedly pinching the dominant, vertical shoots. Aponogeton madagascariensis makes a striking focal point and it is really not a very difficult plant to grow!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182171738450,"sku":"L109","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L109_2a2d288b-aa14-4025-ba2a-f667b2f7d282.jpg?v=1786003647"},{"product_id":"layout-114-270-l","title":"Layout 114 (270 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe streamLeaves waving in the flow make a very lively stream. The direction of the flow dictates the hardscape, the rounded boulders and the tilt of wood pieces. Plants with small leafplates are chosen here as they offer less resistance to the strong current and make the aquascape look much more natural.Click to see the small video of the tank from the Interzoo 2018 fair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182171771218,"sku":"L114","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L114_80e8f1ef-cc28-4473-8dca-4753d2c36ccd.jpg?v=1786003654"},{"product_id":"layout-2-128-l","title":"Layout 2 (128 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn example of an aquarium that will fit in several settings: The living room, the kitchen or in your office. This layout is classic because of its island composition. The foreground is a thriving carpet of Lilaeopsis and the colorful 'Rosanervig' is the focal point of the aquarium. By planting Anubias and Cryptocoryne in the middle of the aquarium will create a contrast of dark green to the bright green carpet and the colorful 'Rosanervig'. Java moss attached to wood will create both depth and maturity. The composition of plants provides a fine balance between fast growing plants (they take up nutrient and reduce algae growth) and slow growing plants that require less maintaining.TIP! 'Rosanervig' is an undemanding plant. Nesaea crassicaulis or Rotala rotundifolia are suitable alternatives as easy and coloured plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182172262738,"sku":"L002","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L002_4e2dc051-0999-4b98-9aa3-58d45d8b2b72.jpg?v=1786003652"},{"product_id":"layout-21-325-l","title":"Layout 21 (325 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA habitat aquarium from Lake Tanganyika with Vallisneria and Tanganyika cichlids. Lake Tanganyika is situated along the western frontier of Tanzania with Congo to the west and Zambia to the south - and like Lake Malawi it is a known habitat within aquaristic. For many years, the aquascaper Jan Hjort Ebdrup has taken an interest in cichlids, both African and South American. The species are: Eretmodus Cyanostictus (mpimbwe), Neolamprologus Multifasciatus, Neolamprologus Leleupi, Neolamprologus Brichardi, Paracyprichromis Nigripinnis, and the sheatfish Synodontis Petricola. In this layout, Jan cheats a little, as he has used the Asian Vallisneria Spiralis 'Tiger' and planted a group of Cryptocoryne x Willisii. None of the plants are native plants of Lake Tanganyika, but in fact the list of native species is long and holds among others Potamogeton, Ottelia and Utricularia species besides Vallisneria, which is the most used genus in Tanganyika biotope aquariums.Tip! Shells and small conches are excellent hiding places for the cichlids, who also use them for fry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182172295506,"sku":"L021","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L021_bc5237d3-96ef-4ab8-845b-0c2e24187ae5.jpg?v=1786003653"},{"product_id":"layout-22-160-l","title":"Layout 22 (160 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch aquarium is aquascaped by George Farmer and is described in Practical Fish Keeping - an aquascape with an abundance of plants in rows and groups. Many stem plants with variations in structure and colour give a visual effect - and challenges! George's largest challenge in planning the aquascape was the choice of plants and placement, and making sure they complemented each other. George grouped plants in the foreground, middle ground and background with a colour sub-category, and chose a combination of classical Dutch plants (like Lobelia and Bacopa) as well as several new plants (like Staurogyne and Pogostemon). Ludwigia is the red plant in focus, and Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Brown' adds a play of colours to the green. The aquascape has plants in abundant measures - and many of them are quick-growing. That is very helpful in avoiding algae as the aquarium is quickly balanced, but there is also a more frequent need for maintenance with the scissors.Tip! George started with 7 hours of light per day, and only from 2 T8-tubes the first 4 weeks in order to not accelerate the growth of the plants. After that, 4 T5-tubes and 10 hour lighting periods once the plants had started growing and the aquarium was balanced better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182172655954,"sku":"L022","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L022_8e5ba896-673f-483f-bd00-3b33ecec9c86.jpg?v=1786003656"},{"product_id":"layout-27-350-l","title":"Layout 27 (350 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWooden Bridge is a genuine low-maintenance aquarium which was originally intended for the slowly growing Anubias barteri var. nana. It is supposed to survive the summer with rare water changes and almost no maintenance as far as trimming is concerned. Wooden Bridge consists of two large islands made of Øland rocks with white cichlid sand as bottom layer. A more than 1 metre long bent mangrove root connects the two islands and fills the volume of the aquarium so that the entire height is utilised. Small Anubias barteri var. nana on tree roots are placed around the rocks and on the big mangrove root. Two natural notches to the right of the hardscape and a single one to the left is where you can experiment with exciting plants without having to rearrange the whole hardscape. In the beginning, these available places were taken by Ranunculus inundates and Rotala macranda Japan.Tips! Turn down the light - this way the plants will grow more slowly and will require trimming more rarely as compared to when the roots are strongly lit. If you cannot bolt your fittings, you can instead place a layer of black tulle as a shading net under the fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182172688722,"sku":"L027","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L027_d698bf3e-1e44-4a9d-8b99-13c2c8dc9589.jpg?v=1786003662"},{"product_id":"layout-28-54-l","title":"Layout 28 (54 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesert Wood 54L is an open aquarium with a nice little moss and Anubias barteri Petite, which is a dwarf variant of the ordinary Anubias barteri var. nana. The aquarium requires some maintenance so that it will not turn into a jungle within a few months. Desert Wood 54L consists of a pair of large desert roots - the thin, very twisted roots that became popular a few years ago. The bottom layer consists of white cichlid sand with large pieces of red fossilised wood and pebbles the size of a walnut from the nearby gravel pit. The pebbles form a sharp borderline with the white cichlid sand. The aquarium is open and it is thus possible to allow the plants to grow out of it - in this case ordinary Anubias barteri var. nana stick out of the water on the left at the back.Tips! The small fine java moss grows considerably more slowly than the ordinary java moss and is thus well suited for aquariums where trimming must take place less often than what is otherwise required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182172721490,"sku":"L028","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L028_009a7d90-c58f-46b1-a331-474f00f3b03d.jpg?v=1786003659"},{"product_id":"layout-29-30-l","title":"Layout 29 (30 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMangrove Tree is scpaed in a cube of 30 L with LED light. The aquarium is built using thin desert wood roots that form a small mangrove tree on aerial roots. White cichlid sand with small pebbles constitutes the bottom layer of the layout. The layout concept was to create a hardscape that gave the illusion of a river bank covered by mangrove trees on aerial roots. A desert wood root with many small thin branches was therefore placed with the fine branches pointing downwards. A similar root with the small branches pointing upwards was placed on it. In-between the two roots, Bolbitis heudelottii was fixed and small pieces of weeping moss were also tied here and there on the top thin branches. Try to tie the moss so that it covers the unnatural cross-section surfaces left by the saw as well as where it was necessary to shorten the branches. Anubias barteri var. nana was used to cover the filter placed at the back left corner of the aquarium.Tips! The LED light is only 7 Watt and it is therefore insufficient for light-demanding plants at the bottom of the relatively high cube. Use therefore plants that do not require so much light such as moss, Anubias, Microsorum or Bolbitis at the bottom of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182172754258,"sku":"L029","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L029_ef1de15e-207e-4b37-910f-be9ced712600.jpg?v=1786003663"},{"product_id":"layout-31-48-l","title":"Layout 31 (48 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDan Crawford has designed and maintained Fish Box 40 from Pets at Home. There is light enough so that medium difficulty plants can grow when CO2 is added. The layout shows the vigorous forest with trees branches, colours from dark green to reddish and many different leaf textures. Centrally, Dan uses Nano Sumatra wood. Behind the wood-pieces and directly underneath the light source the Ludwigia adds color to the layout. Petchii is in the back, Eleocharis in center and helferi in front creates a pleasant transition in the aquarium from back to front. Ranunculus mixes with helferi in the front of the tank and grows well in the dense under-forest.Tip! Most Cryptocorynes do well also in corners of the aquarium where light often is limiting compared to centrally in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182173245778,"sku":"L031","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L031_7b2c1b2b-768f-4ea9-ba45-1ed4ad9f9276.jpg?v=1786003665"},{"product_id":"layout-34-140-l","title":"Layout 34 (140 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe large old tree at the edge of the wood leaning over the open meadow and the light playing and breaking in the tree crown (Bolbitis). The tree crown creates areas of flickering shadows and there is Cardamine in light openings for a fresh green background. Cryptocoryne is planted in the shadow areas. Moss on branches gives the tree an air of richness and antiquity. Behind the tree, Rotala creates a falling line. The corner filter is partially camouflaged by Fissidens on a suspended root. The many plants in the aquarium are in good balance - tenellus and stem plants require regular trimming.Tips! The location of Bolbitis near the water surface\/light source creates splendid effects in the aquarium when the water flow moves the leaves of the Bolbitis and light and shadows form waves in the tenellus carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182173278546,"sku":"L034","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L034_164f2887-32ef-4f9e-9eb1-22ba6b21fda3.jpg?v=1786003667"},{"product_id":"layout-37-140-l","title":"Layout 37 (140 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe large filter box on the right side of the aquarium invites to a diagonal layout, falling to the left. Light green Cardamine and red Ludwigia start the falling line which continues downwards with deep green Bolbitis and finishes with light green erectus and ranunculus. A large spider-like root breaks the stiff line and together with Reni gives the aquarium depth. Tenellus, ranunculus and helferi make a rich carpet that gives the picture a final touch.Tips! Think about the colours and structure of the rocks and bottom layer. Raw and mat materials in grey and black are used here to blend in with the aquarium and the filter box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54182173311314,"sku":"L037","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5806\/8818\/files\/1_L037_2779b3b1-f625-4525-bff0-5509a5a9c7dc.jpg?v=1786003671"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.tropica.com\/collections\/inspiration.oembed?page=2","provider":"Tropica B2C","version":"1.0","type":"link"}