In this video I discuss the four most important criteria for success when managing low tech planted aquascapes.
1. Substrate: Aquasoils are the best option and superior to other substrate types. You do not have to dose for the first several months to a year. NOTE: After one year or so you will more than likely want to start dosing a liquid fertilizer of some kind. I prefer to use the all in one types.
2. Plants: Plant selection and type will play a role in your success with your planted aquarium. Choose hardy easy to grow plants, such as crypts, hygrophilas, monte carlo, sagittarias, amazon swords, anubias, bucephalandras, and others.
3. Lighting: Make sure to use a light made for a planted tank. This is all about ease of use, so purchasing an LED fixture will suffice. The light shouldn't have too low or too high of an output. Finnex, Fluval, Twinstar, Current all make adequate fixtures.
4. Consistent husbandry: Primarily trimming/pruning and water changes. If you can do these two thing than you will be ahead of the game. Trim dead, old or algae infested leaves. Do water changes at least twice a month. Can do small daily changes or larger weekly water changes.
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