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Substrate

Best White Substrate For Planted Tanks (Gravel & Sand Options)

Planted tank FAQs

Planted Aquarium Setup Cost (Shop List, Price Range, More)

Planted tank FAQs

Can You Put Aquarium Salt in a Planted Tank? (Tolerance, Risks)

Filtration | Low-tech aquariums

Are Air Stones Necessary For Planted Tanks? (No, Here’s Why)

Filtration

What is the Optimal Phosphate Level for Planted Aquariums?

Filtration

Are Carbon Filters Bad For Planted Aquariums? (Tips & Guide)

Low-tech aquariums

Are Planted Aquariums Hard to Maintain? (No, And Here’s Why)

Dirted tanks

Can You Use Potting Mix in a Planted Aquarium? (Tips & Tricks)

Filtration

Do Sponge Filters Work With Sand Substrate? (Yes, Here’s Why)

Low-tech aquariums

Do Planted Tanks Need Heaters? (With & Without Fish)

Substrate

How to Gravel Vacuum Planted Tanks (Frequency, FAQs, More)

Filtration

How To Hide An Aquarium Sponge Filter (Plants, Rocks, More)