Non-CO2 Aquascape Tutorial - How to Set Up an Easy Low Energy Aquascape

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Guide to setting up an easy Non-CO2 Aquascape in a 45cm Aquarium. We show you the step by step process including hardscaping, plant choices and the planting process.
The key to aquascaping without CO2 is lower lighting and choosing the right plants. Along with a good maintenance routine and regular water changes of course!
We have chosen easy plants from Tropica's range of plants (except Cryptocoryne Parva, but i believe this should fair ok!). Tropica's easy plants can thrive with lower lighting levels and no CO2 injection.
Equipment wise we are using a 45cm Optiwhite Aquarium by AG - illuminated by the Twinstar 450e LED light (reduced intensity using the Twinstar Controller - 40%).
I hope you enjoy this simple non-CO2 Aquascape tutorial.
Please ask any questions you have in the comments below.
Cheers,
Dave
Plant List:
Limnophila Sessiliflora -www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/lim...
Cryptocoryne Willisii -www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/cry...
Helanthiuum Tenellum Green 1-2 Grow - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/hel...
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' - Tropica 1-2 Grow! - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/cry...
Marsilea Hirsuta Tissue Culture - Tropica 1-2 Grow! - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/mar...
Lilaeopsis BrasiliensisTropica 1-2 Grow! - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/lil...
Cryptocoryne Parva - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/cry...
Staurogyne Repens Tissue Culture - Tropica 1-2 Grow! - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/sta...
Anubias Petite - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/anu...
Anubias Nana - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/anu...
Bucephalandra Red - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/buc...
Bucephalandra Wavy Green - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/buc...
Spiky Moss - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/spi...
Substrate and Fertilizer:
Tropica Aquarium Soil - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/tro...
Tropica Aquarium Soil Powder - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/tro...
Tropica Nutrition Capsules - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/tro...
Tropica Specialised Fertilizers - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/tro...
Equipment:
Optiwhite 45 by AG - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/opt...
Twinstar 450e - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/twi...
Oase Filto Smart Thermo 100 -www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/oas...
Nano Glass Inflow - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/gla...
Glass Lily Pipe Outflow - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/lil...
Clear Filter Tubing - www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/cle...
#aquascaping #plantedaquarium #aquariumgardens
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@marcwalker2300 5 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel whilst having my early morning coffee & chillout... stunning tank/scape with great info, my inner calm is set for the day 😁 ,loved watching this and looking forward to watching all & more of your movies... subscribed and hit the bell 👍 top stuff mate 👍 Will you be doing a follow up in a month or so ? Cheers Marc

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Marc, thanks for watching and your kind comments 🙏 for sure I’ll post an update soon 👍 more tutorial style videos on our channel!

@lightspeed72 3 жыл бұрын

Great video my friend! Hello from Canada! Your production is clean, to the point and well made. No superfluous yammering, bad hand held motion and endless segues. What a joy to watch!

@AncientAviator 3 жыл бұрын

This was a BEAUTIFULLY done video that gave me some great ideas. Thank you so much!

@janetwright7115 Жыл бұрын

That was great. A pleasure to watch & informative. Thank you!

@robertfletcher3421 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice and informative, Thanks Dave.

@SuperStevie70 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning thanks

@uweroler4675 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this nice Video.Nice too see how such an Aquarium is created😍👍🐟🌿

@3xaqua247 5 жыл бұрын

Nice set up, great video, like always :)

@kyuen6873 Жыл бұрын

VERY inspiring! TY and I am going to try a similar layout for my pea puffer tank :)

@GrowingInterest 5 жыл бұрын

great plant selection :)

@mikeordonez4716 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you so much, I very much appreciate this.

@AlanScaping 5 жыл бұрын

Nice setup man ,thanks for sharigg

@aslammunnas1612 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work brother💓

@cooliipie 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful, stunning

@triplesick2111 4 жыл бұрын

This is great! Subscribed 👍🏻

@vladimirpopovic816 4 жыл бұрын

Wery helpful, nice and easy. Thanks a lot for the eforth.

@aquahobbyist9592 2 жыл бұрын

Nice plant selection 👌

@rickyabdullah4758 5 жыл бұрын

Nice set up

@ThePlantedTankTV 5 жыл бұрын

Love these setup videos bro!

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you like them! Will try to film any new scapes we do 👍🙂

@pradeepm138 2 жыл бұрын

I love this setup and your very smart 😍

@martincregg Жыл бұрын

Just fabulous! I live in the States, but originally from Burnley… who just got promoted back into the Premiership… I will be in Old Blighty in July so I hope to visit you. Really appreciate your educational videos.

@josedeida8919 4 жыл бұрын

really beautiful

@greenlizardballs 3 жыл бұрын

what a great video all around

@sharonfisher8445 4 жыл бұрын

I like how you just daintily do everything

@ShawnHineidi 5 жыл бұрын

awesome. Love it. Thank you for sharing Dave 👍

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it! 😊

@pankajingale1259 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice work sar

@Brantov 5 жыл бұрын

Very good aquarium.

@KOTASMX 4 жыл бұрын

Nice... good job. I like...

@Mr.Truesdale95 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible aquarium this is! If I could only copy and paste it straight to my tank! Loved this video, however I wouldn't have minded watching the tank fill just a bit longer :p

@cicco1838 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome work bro thank you for video..

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! 😊

@saajans2057 4 жыл бұрын

Nice setup for a beautiful aquarium.....thank you bro... From India

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 4 жыл бұрын

🙏

@MateuszSalawaAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job! 👍 😁

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@fishdiversityph5289 5 жыл бұрын

An inspiration for my next non CO2 tank setup. 😍😍😍

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

👍😊

@mikeinca3762 5 жыл бұрын

beautiful setup! thanks for the video!

@Matt-mr6et 5 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing tank... so inspirational for those getting into the hobby 👍😁 I'm very jealous! 😍 Great plant choices. I've had a lot of success with these species too. When can we see an update vid?

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt thanks for your kind comment 😊 updated video soon hopefully! It’s doing really well so I will film it soon and upload 👍

@nunopinheiro596 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video and result. Would it be possible to share information about the quantities of the different plants used?

@darrylmoore5847 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, beautiful scape.

@zZTrUeWiSDoMZz 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listing what each material was, so many "guides" just put a bunch of different plants and rocks in the tank assuming we're all expert botanists etc.

@nicg1137 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, really enjoyed watching this set up, thank you for sharing. How long did you wait before adding the shrimp and is that wait time the same for fish?

@tonysu4028 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful aquarium, I love it! Please let me know before fill in water, how long you place? Or you just fill in water and no need waiting?

@mupmupmup123 3 жыл бұрын

Nice set up Dave! How long would you leave the light on per day?

@GoodSamaritan1972 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Such a lovely layout. What is the temperature of the water in your tank please?

@samhoffman4318 4 жыл бұрын

After the first month, what does the water change schedule look like for this tank? And beautiful tank, can’t wait to try and recreate this!

@ismirschnuppe5884 4 жыл бұрын

Hey dave. Amazing tank 👋👍. I would use the same layout in my 60cm tank. My question is, can is use the same plants without my aqua medica aquarius plant light and co2? Or is it not good for the plants? Thank you

@anthonypope8429 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos I am using fluval stratum it says I need to wash it to get rid of the fine dust could get a way it not washing it it also says not to put gravel on top but when I phoned up hagen they told me I could what's your take on this as you being an aquascaper cheers

@albertostrazzeri4054 5 жыл бұрын

STRAORDINARIOOO👍

@grandvitaraoverlandgt2171 5 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

🙏😀

@snox7320 4 жыл бұрын

What wattage does the light run at and lighting period . I would love to do something similar . Thanks .

@quiquejimenez4757 3 жыл бұрын

hi there when you glue, is it a regular one? or an specific for this?

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 4 жыл бұрын

In my low tech/high effort 240 gallon,I've gotten most plants I like to do well with no Co2. My water is very soft 1.ppm It well lit. Only Bolbitis heudelotii has failed to thrive..I've even aimed a powerhead right at it for top flow...its leaves start to darken and erode. I cannot figure out why. I started dosing iron gluconate and all the plants just took off....except the Bolbitis. Is it just not growable without Co2?

@sidwellavfc 5 жыл бұрын

Nice step by step thanks Dave! I’d be interested to know what your preferred tweezer brand is if you have chance to answer?

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Tropica do a great value pair of tweezers 👍 for the best look at ADA.

@richardking5208 4 жыл бұрын

Ive just bought a Fluval Roma 90 and would like to try and replicate your non co2 aquascape. Can you tell me how much i would be looking at for the plants used in your video?

@doh-nut 3 жыл бұрын

With the lower intensity lighting, how long do you recommend on having it on?

@newahmed2345 4 жыл бұрын

Do u get any foul smell from this setup? Previously, I set up small vases with shrimps, but they produced foul smell, so I took them down...

@niko69692 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 16 w led light for my 65 cm long., 75 litres tank.... Is this too strong for anubias, java fern,and bucephalandra ?? I use diy co2.. can give some advice on how to grow bucephalandra like your's?? strong colors and alage free

@ethantaberer1284 4 жыл бұрын

If i use co2 pill do i need a strong light and if i dont use co2 is it good for the plant to grow under strong lights

@wengkeong8393 5 жыл бұрын

Will the ONF Cookie with 2 ‘pucks’ considered as low light? Over 45cm tank

@battmyne 4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone, When should we start adding liquid fertilizer to the tank? Is it good to wait a couple of weeks first or start adding from day one? I've seen different opinions

@aengusfoley6694 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave. Really enjoyed the video. The sand made all the difference with the contrast. How many hours a day are you leaving the light on for.? Way are you using the tropica specialised and not the premium? Appreciate your advise. All the best. Aengus

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Aengus, light is 8 hours per day at 40% intensity. We are using specialised because there are lots of plants in here. If the lighting was on full power and using CO2 then we would triple dose the Tropica specialised. Thanks for watching 😊

@aengusfoley6694 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply Dave. How often are dosing this tank with the tropica specialised ? Have a good weekend. Aengus

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

We will dose 1 pump every 2 days in this tank - slightly over the amount on instructions but we do large water changes each week too.

@mylkow 5 жыл бұрын

Well done! Does twinstar light have regulator in the package when u buy it?

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

They can be purchased separately here www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/led-controllerdimmer-for-twinstar-lights-3615-p.asp

@14arifhidayat 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any footage of this tank after 6 months?

@Mr.Truesdale95 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by 1-2 grow?

@secondamendment 4 жыл бұрын

How's this tank now, is it still set up?

@deanrobinson3717 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent work Dave, can I ask is the light a twin star or a ADA light? Cheers Deano

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dean, thanks! It’s a Twinstar 450e

@deanrobinson3717 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave

@Nephilim1978 3 жыл бұрын

volcanomineral as first layer under the highest point had been the better choice...i run multiple nanos...without technic, except the lights...completely filtered by bacteria in the volcanominerals and Epipremnum aureum, which filters a lot of toxicstuff out of the water...my next step is to test that at a 200 liter tank

@lewishill193 3 жыл бұрын

How many kg’s of the Tropica Aquarium Soil did you use for this scape? Amazing scape btw! 😍🎉

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 3 жыл бұрын

About 6KG 👍🙏

@pkoppart 3 жыл бұрын

how many hours lights are on per day, please?

@ivansokolov_dp 5 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful scape! can you help me do something similar in my small 15 liter aquarium? :D

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Sure, drop in store or email us and we can send you a list of what you need :)

@KL-rh8gv 5 жыл бұрын

Nice scape. What sand You used?

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s ADA Colorado Sand 👍

@christopherhurn8434 3 ай бұрын

How much would a set up like this cost?

@kaorukebede4982 4 жыл бұрын

would these plants work in a non co2 tank (30cm deep) with a 15 watt nicrew led (45liters)

@dhenzglimmer2674 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly dont think this tank would survive without co2, he must have been dosing it with liquid carbon or ferts.

@niko69692 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 16 w led light for my 65 cm long., 75 litres tank.... Is this too strong for anubias, java fern, and bucephalandra?? I use DIY co2(yeast).. can give some advice on how to grow bucephalandra like your's?? strong colors and algae free

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Try adding some floating plants like limnobium. 50-60% water changes per week 👍 We also use RGB lighting made by Twinstar.

@neerkambli 4 жыл бұрын

Have you added a filter on the left? Didn't quite get any clarity on that.

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 4 жыл бұрын

Yes 1 x Oase Filto Smart Thermo 100

@alexc2231 5 жыл бұрын

I'd really want to pursue this kind of CO2 free and low-energy set up - It's supposed to be hobby and not like maintaining a data-center and server room. I haven't had much luck with plants - maybe I'm using tab water (with water stabilizers) or is it the water being too warm - room temp typically 23-26 deg C? But will definitely try your plant selection.

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Try lower lighting, easy/slow growing plants and regular 50% water changes 👍

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

And plant heavily from the start 😊

@alexc2231 5 жыл бұрын

@@AquariumGardensAquascaping how man hours should I have the light on each day? I'm currently doing about 4-5 hours after getting home from work (9pm - 1am). When you say "Regular 50% water changes" - like change out 50% of the tank once every week or more frequently ? I currently change out about 10% every day with ADA Green Brighty STEP 1 additives replenishment (about 3-4 ml for my 70L tank. Mant thx indeed!

@williamwong1902 3 жыл бұрын

No CO2 injection? where does the micro bubbles come from?

@mdashegde123 5 жыл бұрын

Helanthium Tenellum can be trimmed like we trim hairgrass?

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Yes when it’s gets too much just trim back like hair grass and it will grow back👍

@gedheaton1415 4 жыл бұрын

Looks awesomw but I got to ask how much £££ would that cost?, sorry if that sounds vulgar.

@tobyawaw8535 4 жыл бұрын

how long did you wait for the glue to dry up?

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 4 жыл бұрын

A couple of hours 👍

@johneyjoseph1318 5 жыл бұрын

After how many days were the shrimp added to the tank ?

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

After about two weeks👍

@zulfiadybazo8116 3 жыл бұрын

How much money for all that plants ?

@CRUMPETSHERE 5 жыл бұрын

good try... but needs more green growth and less rocks for the coverage below.

@demisvantuijl7347 5 жыл бұрын

very nice tank! but i just have to ask....why te co2 diffuser ,if its a non-co2 tank? (no judgement...just curious)

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No CO2 diffuser on this tank 👍

@demisvantuijl7347 5 жыл бұрын

Aquarium Gardens ,so....the glass pipes on the left...what are they? Just inlet and outlet for the filter? I’m curious!

@AquariumGardensAquascaping 5 жыл бұрын

Inlet and outlet glass pipes to external filter below (Oase Filto Smart Thermo 100)

@marlinabasir 4 жыл бұрын

My repens all died and my carpetgrass too.how low light is low light :( my nanas, dwarf grass, moss ball, and others are all surviving.

@mohammadasadi9108 4 жыл бұрын

without co2 ?? i dont think so

@kevinwebster7868 3 жыл бұрын

Another advertising video for the needlessly expensive ADA line. Doesn’t really give any tips or tricks just a buy ADA products video. However It’s a great demonstration on how to turn a 60L tank into a 20L tank.