#aquarium, #Underwater Serenity, #Calm Waterscapes, #Aquatic Dreams, #Zen Aquarium Vibes, #Nature in a Tank, #Peaceful Fish World, #Soothing Aquascapes, #Aquarium Life, #Colorful Fish World, #Aquascape Wonders, #Mini Ocean in My Room, #Fish Tank Paradise, #fish, #fishing br 🌿 1. Basic Structure of a Planted Aquarium br Component Description br Glass Tank Usually made of clear glass (regular or ultra-clear). Common sizes: 60x30x36cm, 90x45x45cm, 120x50x50cm… br Aquarium Substrate Includes base soil (ADA, Gex, Oliver Knott…), top gravel, and nutrient-rich substrate. Supports plant roots and provides nutrients. br Aquatic Plants Various types: foreground (dwarf hairgrass, Monte Carlo), midground (Anubias, Java fern), background (Ludwigia, Rotala…). br Filter External or hang-on filters to keep water clean and maintain beneficial bacteria (brands: Sunsun, Eheim, Atman…). br CO₂ System Pressurized CO₂ enhances plant growth and coloration (includes CO₂ tank, solenoid valve, diffuser…). br Aquarium Light Provides photosynthesis light for plants (LED RGB or white – brands: Chihiros, WRGB, Odyssea…). br Fish & Invertebrates Fish (neon tetras, rasboras, glass fish), shrimp (red cherry, rili), snails, algae eaters (Otocinclus, Siamese algae eaters…). br 🛠️ 2. Basic Steps to Set Up a Planted Aquarium br br Design the layout: nature style, forest, mountain, bonsai, iwagumi (stone-based), Dutch style (plant-focused)… br br Prepare the tank and clean equipment br br Add substrate – arrange rocks and driftwood br br Plant aquatic plants (using planting tweezers) br br Fill the tank slowly to avoid disturbing the substrate br br Install filter, lighting, and CO₂ system – test everything br br Run lights 6–8 hoursday, CO₂ at 2–3 bubblessec (if used) br br Cycle the tank for 1–2 weeks before adding fish br br 🐠 3. Tips for Maintaining a Planted Tank br br Change water regularly: 30–50 weekly to keep the environment healthy. br br Monitor algae: Reduce light if algae appears; use algae-eating fishshrimp. br br Avoid overstocking fish: Excess waste leads to algae and fish death. br br Trim plants regularly: Maintain layout and allow light penetration. br br Keep pH & temperature stable: Ideal pH 6.5–7.2, temperature 24–28°C depending on species. br br 📌 Popular Aquascaping Styles br Style Characteristics br Iwagumi Minimalist style using only stones and a few grass-like plants br Nature Aquarium Mimics natural landscapes with plants, driftwood, and rocks br Dutch Style Focuses on colorful plant arrangements like a garden br Biotope Replicates a natural habitat of specific fish species br br Would you like: br br A recommended shopping list based on your budget (e.g.