01
The look
A small open glass nano aquarium against a quiet warm neutral setting, centered on one lush, irregular mound of fine aquatic plants with a few emergent leaves and exceptional close botanical texture.
02
Common hardscape
The materials that give this style its structure and sense of place.
- Single substrate mound
- Small accent stone or wood
- Open glass vessel
- Minimal negative-space base
03
Commonly used plants
Plant choices that suit this style. Follow any linked species into the encyclopedia for full care details.
Monte CarloMicranthemum umbrosum ‘Monte Carlo’Christmas mossVesicularia montagneiRotala rotundifoliaRotala rotundifoliaStaurogyne repensStaurogyne repensBucephalandraBucephalandra spp.Dwarf baby tearsMicranthemum callitrichoides ‘Cuba’
Also common: Riccia fluitans
