Anybody has any Amano Inspired Tanks?

[Corydoras]

You can do without co2 but then again you'll be limited in your choice of plants. Examples are nanas.

True. Anubias Nana (foreground plant, can see my second picture, those short plants in the foreground) is a plant that grows very slow. Though it is hardy and needs no bright light, CO2 fertilizer is vital. I used a lot for my tank. You can even grow them on driftwood.