1: What Is a Planted Tank?

A planted tank is more than a fish tank — it’s a living, growing ecosystem. Instead of plastic décor, we use real aquatic plants to create a natural, self-sustaining environment for fish and invertebrates. Think: underwater garden meets peaceful aquarium. Whether you’re into lush jungles, neat Dutch-style layouts, or simple nature-inspired setups — planted tanks offer beauty, balance, and calm. 🐠🌱

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🪴 2: What You Need to Start a Planted Tank

Don’t get overwhelmed — here’s your simple starter kit:

✅ A tank (60-80 liters is great for beginners)

✅ LED light (6–8 hrs/day)

✅ Substrate (nutrient-rich aquasoil or gravel + root tabs)

✅ Filter (sponge, internal or hang-on-back works)

✅ Heater (if keeping tropical fish)

✅ Live plants!

Optional: Liquid fertilizer, test kit, algae scraper Start small. Grow over time. Nature rewards patience. 🌿

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3: Best Beginner Plants for Planted Tanks

Don’t know what to plant? Start with these low-maintenance legends:

🌿 Java Fern – grows on driftwood or rocks

🌿 Anubias Nana – slow-growing, low light

🌿 Cryptocoryne Wendtii – great for midground

🌿 Amazon Sword – tall, dramatic, easy

🌿 Hornwort – floating or planted, fast grower

These thrive in low-tech tanks with basic light — no CO₂ needed! So, which one’s your favorite? 🌱

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4: Light, Fertilizer, and Balance

💡 Lighting is your plant’s energy source — but balance is key!! 🌞 Use a basic LED light, 6–8 hours a day

💊 Dose fertilizer weekly (liquid or root tabs)

🫧 Skip CO₂ unless you’re going high-tech

Too much light or ferts = algae. Keep it simple, go slow, observe. Nature will tell you when something’s off. You just have to watch. 👀🌿

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5: Weekly Care Routine (Low-Tech Friendly)

Here’s how to keep your planted tank healthy with just 15 mins/week:

🔁 Top off evaporated water daily

💧 Change 25%–30% water every week

🌱 Trim dead leaves or overgrowth

💊 Add fertilizer if needed

🔍 Check filter & observe fish behavior

Consistency > perfection. The more natural your tank feels, the more it thrives. 🌊

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6: You Don’t Need Fancy Gear to Start

Planted tanks don’t have to be expensive or complicated. Many beautiful setups use just: ✔️ Basic LED light

✔️ Inert gravel / sand

✔️ Hardy, slow-growing plants

✔️ Peaceful fish

✔️ No CO₂, no stress

It’s not about perfection — it’s about connection. With nature, and yourself.

🌿💚 Show us your planted tank journey, no matter what stage you're in!

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7: Hardscape – Rocks, Wood & Design Basics

Before you add plants, think structure! Hardscape = the bones of your aquascape. It includes: 🪵

🪵 Driftwood – natural, great for attaching plants 🪨

🪨 Stones, rocks, pebbles – create flow & focal points

🧱 Tip: Stick to the "rule of thirds" and avoid symmetry for a natural feel. Build your hardscape first, then plant around it. It’s like setting the stage for your living world. 🎭🌿

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9: Algae – Friend, Foe, or Both?

Got algae? Don’t panic — it’s part of the process. Common types:

🟢 Green spot algae – often from too much light

🧼 Brown diatoms – normal in new tanks

💚 Hair algae – from excess nutrients or CO₂ imbalance

✅ Keep a regular schedule

✅ Don’t overfeed

✅ Add algae-eaters (like Ottocinclus or Amano shrimp) Balance = the best algae control. Don’t chase perfection.

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10: How to “Cycle” Your Planted Tank

Before adding fish, your tank needs to cycle — that means building good bacteria to break down waste. In planted tanks, plants actually help with cycling! Cycle basics:

🔄 Add plants first

🧪 Add ammonia source - fish food or pure ammonia (skip if using nutrient-rich aquasoil)

🔬 Monitor ammonia → nitrite → nitrate

⏳ Takes 4–6 weeks (faster with “seeded” media)

Patience now = fewer fish losses later.

Let nature do its work!

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11: Budgeting a Planted Tank – What to Spend On Want to keep costs in check?

Here’s where to spend & save: 💸 WORTH IT:

✔️ Quality light (not expensive, just decent spectrum)

✔️ Enriched substrate or root tabs

✔️ Healthy plants & fish

💸 SAVE ON:

❌ CO₂ systems (not needed for low-tech setups)

❌ Fancy test kits (use basic strips early on)

❌ Expensive accessories — DIY or basic !

Start smart, grow slow. You can always upgrade later. 🌿🌿

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13: What to Expect in the First 3 Months

Month 1: 🌿 Plants adjust, maybe melt back 🧪 Tank cycles, water may be cloudy 🐌 Snail boom? Totally normal

Month 2: 🌱 New growth appears 🐠 Light fish stocking begins 🧽 Algae shows up — you're learning balance

Month 3: ✨ Tank stabilizes 🌾 Plants fill in 😌 You start relaxing and enjoying the view. It’s a journey, not a sprint. Stick with it — beauty takes time.

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14: What Are “Carpeting Plants” – And Can You Grow Them Without CO₂?

Carpeting plants form a lush green "lawn" at the bottom of your tank. Popular choices include:

🌿 Dwarf Hairgrass

🌿 Dwarf Sagittaria (great for low-tech tanks!)

🌿 Marsilea Hirsuta (slow but steady)

🌿 Monte Carlo (likes CO₂ but can work without it)

🌿 Glossostigma (high-tech usually)

✅ Use fine substrate

✅ Moderate to strong light

✅ Keep trimmed for horizontal growth

Bonus tip: Start with dry-start method for faster results!

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15: Aquascaping Styles – Which One Is for You?

🧱 Iwagumi: Minimalist, stones are the stars

🌿 Nature Style: Inspired by forests, valleys, rivers

🌸 Dutch Style: Dense, colorful plants, no hardscape

🌴 Jungle Style: Wild, untamed, full of texture

🌱 Biotope: Mimics a real natural environment exactly

Each style tells a different story! Which one are you drawn to?

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16: Why Are My Plants Melting After Planting?!

Relax — it's normal. Here’s why:

🌱 Many aquarium plants are grown "above water" (emerged) in farms

🌊 When submerged, they melt as they adapt to underwater growth

✅ Trim dead leaves

✅ Keep lighting & ferts consistent

✅ New growth will come in! Melting isn’t dying — it’s adapting. Let them grow.

💚 Bonus Tip: Use only submerged grown plants to avoid plant melt.

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17: Don’t Trust the Label – “Aquarium Safe” Isn't Always Safe

Many decorations or substrates labeled “aquarium safe” can still:

🚫 Leach unwanted chemicals

🚫 Raise pH or hardness

🚫 Be toxic to fish, shrimp and snails

✅ Stick with trusted brands

✅ Rinse everything

✅ Research before you drop it in! Your planted tank is a living system — protect it like a garden. 🧪

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18: CO₂ vs. No CO₂ – What’s the Real Difference?

CO₂ injection gives:

⚡ Faster growth

⚡ Ability to grow "demanding" plants

⚡ Tighter control of aquascape shape

⚡ Brings out colors better

But it also means:

🧪 Higher risk of imbalance

💸 More equipment, more cost

⏱️ More daily attention

🧽 Algae blooms

No CO₂ = slower but peaceful growth, low-maintenance beauty. You don’t need pressurized gas to grow joy. Pick the path that fits your life.

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19: Diagnosing Sick Plants – The Quick Guide

📉 Yellow leaves? → Low nitrogen

📉 Pale new leaves? → Iron deficiency

📉 Holes in leaves? → Potassium deficiency

📉 Stunted growth? → Root problem or poor light

🧪 Always rule out water quality and light first. A healthy tank = healthy plants = happy fish. 🐠🌿

Think like a plant doctor — it’s more fun than it sounds. 😄

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20: Resetting a Planted Tank – When & Why?

Sometimes tanks crash or just don’t turn out as you hoped. Resetting might help when:

🧼 Algae has taken over

🥀 Plants keep dying despite changes

📐 You want a new layout or hardscape

If you reset:

✅ Save what plants you can

✅ Keep your beneficial bacteria (filters, substrate)

✅ Rebalance lighting/ferts from the start

Resets aren’t failures — they’re fresh starts. 🌿

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21: Low-Tech, High Beauty – Welcome to the Simpler Side of Aquascaping

Think you need fancy gear or pressurized CO2 to enjoy a planted tank? Think again!

💚 Low-tech aquariums are all about balance, simplicity, and beauty — no high-maintenance gadgets needed.

🌿 Over the next few posts, we'll walk you through how to set up and care for a stunning, low-tech planted aquarium that thrives naturally. 🐠

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22: Why Go Low-Tech?

🌱 Low-tech planted tanks are perfect if you want:

✅ Less maintenance

✅ Lower energy use

✅ No CO2 injection or expensive lighting

✅ A more natural, balanced ecosystem

They’re ideal for beginners — or anyone who wants to enjoy the hobby without the hassle.

Less tech, more zen.

🌾 Have questions? Visit us — we’re here to help you grow! 👇

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23: Low-Tech Setup Essentials (No CO2, No Stress)

Here’s what you really need:💡

🔹 Tank: 60–80 liters (or more!)

🔹 Light: A basic LED aquarium light (6–8 hrs/day)

🔹 Substrate: Dirted under gravel/sand or enriched aquasoil

🔹 Filter: Sponge, internal or hang-on-back

🔹 Plants: Hardy, low-light species (more on that next!)

No fancy gear. Just consistency, light, and a little patience. 🌞🌿

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24: Top 5 Plants for Low-Tech Aquariums

🌾 Want a lush tank without CO2? Start with these:

1. Java Fern – grows on rocks/wood, super tough

2. Anubias Nana – slow grower, shade-loving

3. Cryptocoryne Wendtii – great for midground

4. Hornwort – no roots needed, absorbs waste

5. Water Wisteria – fast-growing, natural look

These plants thrive with minimal care and low light. Which one’s your favorite? 🌿👇

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27: Weekly Care Routine + Algae Prevention for Low-Tech Tanks

Keeping a planted tank healthy doesn’t have to be a chore. Here’s a simple weekly checklist to keep your low-tech setup balanced and algae-free:

Weekly Routine:

✅ Top off evaporated water (use dechlorinated or RO water)

✅ Wipe the glass (use an algae magnet or soft sponge)

✅ Dose liquid fertilizer

✅ Trim dead leaves — helps prevent decay and algae

✅ Check filter for any clogs or slow flow

Every 2 Weeks:

♻️ Change 20–30% of the water

🌿 Replant or thin out fast growers

📏 Test water if something seems off (ammonia, nitrate, etc.)

Algae Prevention Tips:

❌ Don’t leave lights on longer than 8 hours

❌ Don’t overfeed your fish

✅ Add algae eaters like Ottos and Amano shrimps

✅ Avoid sudden changes in light, ferts, or fish load

Consistency is the real secret to success in low-tech aquascaping. Keep it calm, keep it green. 💚

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28: ❌🌿 Myth 1: – You have to use CO₂ to grow plants.

Truth: Many aquatic plants grow beautifully without added CO₂! Low-tech tanks with the right plants (like Java Fern, Anubias, Crypts) can thrive using just light and a little fertilizer. CO₂ helps plants grow faster — but it’s not a must for success!

Go low and slow. Nature works just fine on its own. 🌿✨

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29: 💡🐠 Myth 2: – You need expensive lights for plant growth.

Truth: Basic full-spectrum LED lights work perfectly in most cases! You don’t need high-output or pro-tier lighting to enjoy a thriving planted tank. Many budget-friendly aquarium lights support low- to medium-light plants just fine — just run them 6–8 hours a day.

Save your money and grow smart. 🌱💡

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30: 🐌🌱 Myth 3: – Snails are pests — get rid of them!

Truth: Most aquarium snails are actually your allies. Bladder snails, nerites, and ramshorns help eat algae, clean up uneaten food, and keep your tank balanced. Sure, they reproduce fast if overfed — but that’s a feeding issue, not a snail problem.

Snails = tiny tank janitors. Don’t hate, appreciate! 🐌💚

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31: ⛔ Myth 4: Gravel won’t grow plants.

Truth: Many rooted plants grow fine in gravel — with a little help. If you use root tabs (fertilizer capsules), even basic gravel can support heavy root feeders like Amazon Swords and Crypts.

Bonus tip: carpeting plants prefer finer substrate, but it’s not all or nothing. It's not the gravel, it’s how you use it. 😉

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33: ❌💧 Myth 6: - If you add fertilizers, you'll get algae.

Truth: Algae outbreaks are not caused just by fertilizers. They're caused by imbalanced tanks – when light, CO₂, and nutrients aren’t in sync.

📌 In a healthy planted tank: 

Fertilizers feed your plants, not algae. 
Algae thrives when plants are starved or stressed. 
No ferts = hungry plants = more algae, not less!

✅ Balanced dosing = healthier plants = less algae. Don't starve your aquascape – feed it right! 🌱✨

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34: 🐟🌿 🚫Myth 7: – Fish and plants don’t go together.

Truth: Many fish love planted tanks — and benefit from them. Live plants reduce stress, improve water quality, and provide shelter for fish. It’s like giving them a natural home instead of a sterile box. Just avoid plant-destroyers like goldfish or large cichlids.

Fish + plants = harmony. Nature knows best. 🐠🌿

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PLANTED TANKS 101

One of the very few places in Delhi NCR where actual protocols of quarantine are followed.Did a stock purchase of around 250+ fishes with almost 0% mortality.

Awesome experience. The owner is a very learned, patient and soft spoken gentleman who caters to the needs of aquarium hobbyist in the best possible way. The pricing is very reasonable and variety available is very unique. I will recommend this place to all hobbyist.

Nice gallery, Good to visit. They have nice variety of fish, and tanks are properly maintained with nice water quality.

One of the very few places in Delhi NCR where actual protocols of quarantine are followed.
Did a stock purchase of around 250+ fishes with almost 0% mortality.