A guide on how to plant aquarium plants in the sand (not soil)
So, you want to use sand as your substrate. Personally, I wouldn’t advise this since sand typically requires more maintenance. It is inert, which means ….
Month: September 2018
Check valve placement diagram (air pump)
This diagram shows where the Check Valve should be placed when feeding air through an air pump into an air stone.
Check valve placement diagram (CO2)
For a planted tank with a CO2 tank setup with a Regulator, Check Valve and CO2 Diffuser.
Do you need substrate for aquarium plants?
Anchoring plants simply require something to hold onto, typical anchors are rocks and driftwood. These species typically have few large roots and need to be tied to an anchor during it’s initial placement. Over time, these plants will have rooted themselves on the anchoring medium and will no longer need to be tied.
Where to put the check valve on an aquarium
When attaching your check valve, you’ll want to make sure you do it right. Because you are essentially protecting your hardware, in many cases an air pump or even more expensive…your solenoid/regulator for CO2.
How deep should the substrate be for a planted tank?
anywhere from 3-4 inches in the background or sloped towards a corner. The reason for the raised ground towards the back of the tank is, to create an illusion of depth among the scape of your tank