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A planted world by Tropica

Layout 47

100 LDan Crawford · Tropica

Layout 47 — 100 L planted aquariumExplore the plants
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Layout 47: An alternative view of the planted river clearing.Enlarge photograph ↗
An alternative view of the planted river clearing.
An alternative view of the planted river clearing.1The open centre framed by foreground plants and taller foliage.2Small Anubias leaves nestled among the moss.3Ferns and moss add texture to the raised hardscape.4Red Ludwigia contrasts with the green ferns.5An angled view across the planted aquarium.6The complete jungle river layout.7

Photography courtesy of Tropica Aquarium Plants.
The landscape

Behind the layout

Dan Crawford’s 100-litre aquarium layers fresh green Helanthium and Hygrophila against darker Anubias, ferns and Spiky moss. Black gravel makes the foliage stand out, while Ludwigia Rubin adds a warm red accent.

Use lower planting at the front and taller stems behind the hardscape to create the feeling of a sheltered river clearing. Allow space for the stems and runners to grow, then trim to preserve the open centre. The planting guide uses marker G for both ordinary Java fern and Windeløv.

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The original aquarium setup

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

Volume
100 L
Aquarium
IHM Müller
Light
T5 daylight, 4 × 24 W
Substrate
Tropica substrate beneath black gravel, 0.8–1.2 mm
Filter
Built-in rear filter with Eheim 600 l/h pump
CO₂
3–5 mg/l recorded for 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.