What substrate for low tech planted tank?

Use a soil based planted aquarium substrate. Soil based low tech planted aquariums consistently out-perform those that use inert (sand/gravel) substrates. They provide a long term store of nutrients for plants. Organic decomposition of soil releases carbon that aids growth.

What is considered a low tech aquarium?

What is a low-tech planted tank? A low-tech planted tank is an aquarium that requires little to no maintenance. You don’t have to change the water very often or worry about equipment and the combination of plants, lights, and substrate make the tank simpler, but also easier to maintain.

What does low tech tank mean?

What are Low-Tech Planted Aquariums? Low-tech planted aquariums are those which require minimal maintenance and sometimes even no maintenance. They also do not require you to change the water of the tank as often. Moreover, you do not have to worry about the CO2 levels at all.

Do anubias need CO2?

You don’t need to create any special conditions in your tank for propagation, but the plants will grow best when the water is clean and has lots of light, nutrients and CO2. You can use nutrients and CO2 supplements to optimize this, just make sure to consider the effects they’ll have on any other life in your tank.

Is CO2 injection necessary for planted tank?

CO2 is arguably the most important element in the planted aquarium. It is required for respiration and growth by all aquatic plants, used in a process called photosynthesis. However, for a more successful planted aquarium, we always recommend injecting CO2. In low light aquariums, CO2 is not always necessary.

Can you grow aquarium plants without substrate?

Java Moss is a very popular aquarium plant that doesn’t need substrate. You can attach the plant to most aquarium decorations, including (but not limited to) rocks and driftwood. If you are interested in Aquascaping, then Java Moss can make beautiful moss walls and carpets.

How do I keep my planted aquarium healthy?

Weekly Maintenance

Conduct a water change of a minimum 30% each week.
Check your aquarium equipment is working properly (heater, filter, light timer, CO2 equipment etc.).
Clean glass, hardscape and plant leaves.
Trim your plants using your plant scissors.

Can anubias be left floating?

I have kept anubias floating for months at a time and they grow just fine. Being attached to wood is essentially like floating them in the water anyway, just anchoring them to a particular spot in the tank.

Why are anubias so expensive?

MATURE ANUBIAS: Anubias tends to be more expensive to purchase because it take longer to grow and cultivate. MEDIUM to LARGE SIZE OF AQUARIUM: Leaf size is larger than other Anubias species and also stalks could be longer too.