How this scape works

Built on the rule of thirds — a dominant stone set off-centre, with smaller stones falling away from it so your eye travels across the scape and settles on the open sand.

Depth & layering — foreground to background, so the tank reads deeper than it is.
Colour harmony — greens graded warm-to-cool, with one point of contrast to hold the eye.
Focal point & negative space — the composition leaves room, so nothing feels crowded.

At a glance

Approach
Low-tech — no CO2 needed, easy to keep
Cooling
Chiller recommended — Singapore rooms run warm
Tank
120 × 50 × 50 cm · ~300 L
Care
Moderate — about 20 minutes a week

Fish that suit this design

Tricolor Angel
Tricolor Angel
S$8
Blue Axelrodi Rasboras
Blue Axelrodi Rasboras
S$1
Platy Tricolor
Platy Tricolor
S$3

Why Gensou recommends this design

  • The hardscape-and-planting layout matures beautifully — it looks better every month as moss and epiphytes grow in.
  • Open swimming space keeps schooling fish calm, visible and front-and-centre.
  • The planting plan holds its shape on a 20-minute weekly routine — no rescaping needed.
  • Proven in a Singapore home — this design is based on a real Gensou build.
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Rugged Stone Mountain Aquarium

Rock-forward aquarium with rugged dark stone forms and a clean gallery-style presentation.

Hardscape, substrate and all plants are included — we pick the exact wood, stone and plants to match this design. Free delivery, and a free maintenance session on orders over S$5,800. Build your complete set below.

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Free S$15 shop credit on aquascape orders over S$500·Free delivery over S$300

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