I Built a TINY Aquascape for the Store Counter

In this video, I set up a 3.5-litre desktop aquarium designed to sit on the store counter.
Working at this scale comes with unique challenges — from selecting the right hardscape and substrate to choosing plants that won’t overwhelm such a small space.

The goal was to create a balanced, natural layout that is compact, engaging to look at, and appropriate for a high-traffic retail environment. Despite a few unexpected challenges along the way, the final result turned out beautifully and adds a charming focal point at the counter.

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
00:29 Hardscape Selection
01:12 Hardscape Build
02:02 Planting Process
03:12 Final Result & Notes

Products Used
Dalua Desktop Tank
https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/small-in-one-desktop-aquarium-4l?_pos=2&_psq=dalua+desk&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Bioscape Spider Wood
https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/spider-wood?_pos=1&_psq=Bioscape+Spider+Wood&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Seiryu Stone
https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/dark-ryuoh?_pos=1&_psq=Seiryu+Stone&_ss=e&_v=1.0
WIO Eonian Fine Substrate
https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/wio-eonian-brown?_pos=2&_psq=WIO+Eonian+Fine+Substrate&_ss=e&_v=1.0&variant=44888310055152
WIO Emerald Gravel Mix
https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/wio-emerald-gravel-mix-2kg?_pos=1&_sid=d23a84f7c&_ss=r
Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis)
https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/eleocharis-acicularis-dwarf-hair-grass-tissue-culture?_pos=1&_psq=dwarf+h&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Rotala (Green)
https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/green-rotala?_pos=1&_psq=rotala+green&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Equilibrium
https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/seachem-equilibrium?_pos=1&_psq=Equilibrium+&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Beneficial Bacteria
https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/nature-pets-cycle-right-bacteria-food?_pos=1&_psq=cycle+&_ss=e&_v=1.0

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