Tank build examples
Five starter blueprints covering nano shrimp, Iwagumi, blackwater, low-tech community, and Tanganyika hardscape. Open a build for parameters and maintenance notes, then import recommended stocking when it matches your catalog.
- Intermediate
Amazon Blackwater
Leaf tannins, driftwood architecture, and dim light for forest-floor species.
120 L · ~$28/mo est.
- Intermediate
Lake Tanganyika Rockery
Hard, alkaline water and rock stacks for shell dwellers and cichlids.
80 L · ~$32/mo est.
- Advanced
The Iwagumi Master
High light, CO2, and disciplined pruning around a single stone group.
90 L · ~$45/mo est.
- Beginner
The Low-Tech Sanctuary
No CO2, easy plants, and a forgiving routine for busy aquarists.
60 L · ~$18/mo est.
- Beginner
The Nano Shrimper
Soft water, dense moss, and a colony-first mindset in under 20 liters.
18 L · ~$12/mo est.
