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
No chiller needed at this size
Tank
60 × 45 × 45 cm · ~122 L
Care
Moderate — about 20 minutes a week

Fish that suit this design

Axelrodi Corydoras
Axelrodi Corydoras
S$8
Platy Sunset Gold
Platy Sunset Gold
S$3
Zebra Nerite Snail
Zebra Nerite Snail
S$2

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.
Spider woodMalayan woodHakkai rock

Rooted Hakkai Forest Aquascape

Rooted Hakkai Forest Aquascape. Materials: Spider wood; Malayan wood; Hakkai Stone. Rocks swappable; woods retained. Suggested swaps: Dark Seiryu Stone; Manten Stone (Ancient Stone); Black Monolith Stone.

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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