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A planted world by Tropica

Layout 106

57 LJames Starr-Marshall · Tropica

Layout 106 — 57 L planted aquariumExplore the plants
See how this aquarium was createdOpen the gallery to browse the photographs and enlarge any image.
Layout 106: The first rock is positioned on the sand.Enlarge photograph ↗
The first rock is positioned on the sand.
The first rock is positioned on the sand.1The main rock group takes shape.2Smaller stones finish the hardscape.3Ferns are placed behind the rocks.4A piece of lava rock ready for moss.5Moss is laid over the lava rock.6Netting is wrapped around the moss and rock.7The netting is secured underneath the rock.8The first moss-covered rock is placed in the aquarium.9More moss is arranged along the foreground.10The planted aquarium with its open sandy foreground.11A close-up of the moss beside the rocks.12The established fern and moss aquarium.13

Photography courtesy of Tropica Aquarium Plants.
The landscape

Behind the layout

Java ferns rise above moss-covered rocks in this 57-litre display by James Starr-Marshall. An open sandy foreground gives the planting room to stand out, while Narrow and Trident ferns provide contrasting leaf shapes.

The original aquarium was designed without injected CO₂ and used Tropica AquaDecor plants already attached to wood or lava rock. Our links match the plant varieties; some are supplied as pots or portions for you to attach yourself. Keep fern rhizomes above the substrate and use the guide to plan their position.

Read the original Tropica layout ↗
The original aquarium setup

Equipment and conditions recorded for the original display. Adapt your own setup to your aquarium and plants.

Volume
57 L
Aquarium
50 × 34 × 34 cm
Light
TMC Aquabar T series, ultra daylight, 380 mm twin
Substrate
Unipac fine Fiji sand
Hardscape
Rocks with attached plants
Filter
Interpet CF1
CO₂
No injection in the original display
From inspiration to your aquarium

Every plant in the layout.

Named plant varieties from the Tropica planting guide. Quantities refer to the original display; plant sizes and formats may vary. Follow each product link for current price and availability.