6 essentials you must know for aquascaping, how many do you know?
1. Choose the place to put the aquarium (a place without sunlight, otherwise algae will grow), the ground should be flat, and there should be a power outlet. Install a power strip with at least 4 sockets. Of course, be sure to clean the inside and outside of the aquarium thoroughly.
2. Attach the background paper or background board to the back of the aquarium. It is best to choose a background board color that matches the aquatic plants added later. Wash the sand, scrub the driftwood and rocks clean, and put the filter media into the filter.
3. If there are connecting pipes, they must be installed properly. Install the submersible motor, and the intake strainer holes should be at least 5 cm from the bottom. Connect the light, and keep the light on 10-12 hours a day.
4. Mix the bottom sand and base fertilizer evenly, using 1000 grams of base fertilizer for 20 liters of sand. Spread the bottom sand containing the base fertilizer, then spread the remaining 50 liters of sand. Place the driftwood or rocks into the aquarium. The empty areas need to be planted with aquatic plants for decoration.
5. Slowly pour water at a suitable temperature into the aquarium along the tank wall. A piece of glass or a bowl can also be placed flat at the bottom to prevent the bottom sand from being scattered. Fill the water to half the height.
6. Plant the aquatic plants according to the layout diagram. Remember to first cut off the rotten stems and leaves, and trim the roots to one third of their original length. Different aquatic plants require consideration of growth factors such as lighting when planting. One of the more important steps in aquarium aquascaping is the addition of aquatic plants.
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