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60cm Iwagumi tank setup: Compact layout, less algae, easy maintenance
Guide on selecting main rocks, substrate ratio, plant placement, and pruning schedule to keep an Iwagumi tank always clean.
60cm Iwagumi Tank Setup: Compact Layout, Less Algae, Easy Maintenance
Rock Layout
- Choose 1 main stone with clear veins.
- 2-3 secondary stones following a uniform vein direction.
- Avoid absolutely symmetrical stone placement.
Substrate and Plants
- Low foreground, high background to create depth.
- Use pearl grass or dwarf hairgrass for the foreground.
Algae Control
- Reduce light to 6 hours/day for the first 2 weeks.
- Change 30% of water every 2-3 days in the first week.
- Maintain stable CO2 starting 1 hour before lights turn on.
