How this scape works

Layered front-to-back: fine foreground carpet, mid-ground texture, then tall stems that frame the back — the depth you feel is deliberate, not an accident of the photo.

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
High-tech — CO2 recommended for the lush planting
Cooling
No chiller needed at this size
Tank
30 × 45 × 60 cm · ~81 L
Care
Advanced — about 30 minutes a week + a care plan

Fish that suit this design

Rummy-nose Tetra
Rummy-nose Tetra
S$3
Platinum Angel Veiltail
Platinum Angel Veiltail
S$6
Ruby Tetra
Ruby Tetra
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.
NaturePlanted

Cloud Forest Ascent

A tall, open-top mountain paludarium where moss-clad peaks rise into mist above a still, clear pool.

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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