Tropica Set Layout 120 - Green River (70L)
Overview
This Tropica set is designed for a 70-litre aquarium, inspired by a tropical creek with a natural hardscape using Seiryu stones and Waitomo wood, creating a flowing, deep visual effect. Ideal for aquascapers seeking balanced planting with moderate CO2.
Included plants and zones
- Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow' (2x): Mounted on hardscape for fine leaves and rear height.
- Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas Moss' (2x): Attached to wood for a natural mossy effect.
- Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' (2x): Midground for wavy leaves and colour contrast.
- Cryptocoryne albida 'Brown' (2x): Foreground for warm brown tones.
- Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus' (2x): Foreground for a light green carpet.
- Cryptocoryne undulata 'Broad Leaf' (2x): Midground for broad leaves and structure.
- Helanthium tenellum 'Green' (2x): Foreground for fine grass effect.
- Lilaeopsis brasiliensis (3x): For carpeting in foreground and side areas.
- Anubias barteri 'Petite' (2x): Placed on rocks for a compact green appearance.
- Hygrophila pinnatifida (2x): Midground/background for its unique bronze-textured leaves.
Why choose this set?
- Perfect for a 70L aquarium with CO2
- Easy, balanced plants for a natural aquascape
- Dynamic layout reflecting water flow
- Contrast between greens and varied textures
- Simple maintenance (30-45 min/week)
Aquabota Tip
Use 90W LED lighting, dose liquid fertilizer daily, maintain CO2 at 20 mg/L, and change 40-50% of the water weekly for a stable, algae-free environment.