How this scape works

Composed with real depth — a clear focal point, planting graded from low at the front to tall at the back, and open water kept as negative space so the scape breathes.

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
90 × 45 × 45 cm · ~182 L
Care
Advanced — about 30 minutes a week + a care plan

Fish that suit this design

Pulcher Corydoras
Pulcher Corydoras
S$36
Incolicana Corydoras
Incolicana Corydoras
S$32
Platy Mickey Mouse Red White
Platy Mickey Mouse Red White
S$1

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

Crimson Basin

A shaded spiderwood den over ember-red sand, kept as a home for a dwarf snakehead.

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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