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.