Aquascaping Basics & Tips for Beginners to Get Started

‎ Many people come into our fish store and want a great-looking aquascape, but don't realize how much time and money it can take to replicate the award-winning showstoppers they see online. Cory shares some simple tips and tricks for elevating the design of your next planted tank.

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At Aquarium Co-Op, we focus on your aquariums. We specialize in freshwater tropical fish, aquatic plants, and the overall betterment of the freshwater fish keeping hobby. Our goal is to help you with your first pet fish and graduate you to an advanced aquarium hobbyist. If you'd like to take it to the next level, subscribe to Aquarium Co-Op and check out our weekly videos.

Cory McElroy is employed by Aquarium Co-Op LLC. He also owns Aquarium Co-Op LLC. Therefore, all content is sponsored by Aquarium Co-Op.

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[AquariumCoop]

*What's your favorite aquascaping tip to help beginners get started?*

[orangef]

Honestly, this is one of the best aquascaping videos on Youtube, and it's coming from a channel that doesn't even focus on aquascaping. Thank you for giving GREAT beginner advice!

[AnyfinGoes]

I'm still new, so thank you for this video. It's a great reminder that I shouldn't compare my aquascape abilities to the pros. It's good to have goals, but it's important to recognize the personal growth with each attempt. Even when I fail, I learn.

[sonjaroybal]

Just purchased all my plants from you! They came looking green and healthy. I did my own work. Looks great. Bought two plants first from a commercial pet store they did not live. I won’t use co2, need just a easy tank. So far great next month I will put the fish in.

[stevecox]

Using the car analogy should be a big help for most people. I have never used Co2 and don't regret it. I'm sure my plants would be better if I did, but they are near perfect as is so why mess with success. Also, I don't want a show tank from day one. I want to watch the journey, see them grow, see them spread (like my java ferns), see the carpet fill in, watch the new leaves as they sprout. All those things are the joy of planted tanks. By the way, I still only the plants I ordered from your shop and they are killing it. The folks working in that department are absolutely doing it RIGHT!. I would say especially my cripts, swords, ferns, or bulbs, but every single plant has doubled/tripled in size and fullness in just a matter of months. I've lost none of them and never experienced any dieback. Hope I didn't jinx my tank, but for now it is a 75 gallon wonderland filled with nano fish who seem like they are enjoying Disneyland.

[JLynn]

I love that fertilizer! My anubias is now blooming since I’ve switched 🥰

[Weezlenut]

I have learned more about chemistry from fish keeping and planted tanks than I EVER learned (and retained) in school. My advice is use the amazing planted tanks you see as an end goal, but, start small. To piggy back on his car analogy. When you were learning to drive, you didn't jump in a Formula 1 or NASCAR. You likely drove around an empty parking lot for a bit. Start with one or two beginner plants. Keep them (and the fish) alive for a few months before you get more ambitious. You'll save yourself a LOT of money and frustration. Start with a STABLE water source too, most tap water just fluctuates too much for healthy fish and plants. I'm on my third planted tank over many years and I think I'm starting to get the hang of it finally.

[ickleronny]

That cardinal tetra school tank at the beginning is amazing! Want to see more of it. Awesome beginner guide video btw.

[Pennysfishkeeping]

You always share the most fantastic and useful information, Thank you. The tips and tricks has allowed my tanks to really flourish! Not to mention, now I've been inspired to add some more hard scape. Just have to find the perfect piece.

[IndoorEcosystem]

Cheers for another handy video 🙂Good to see stuff targeting newbies.

[audrameyer]

Thanks for the really great tips! I do want my tanks to look nicely scaped, but my main concern is that the tank inhabitants are happy and comfortable the environment.

[ianjames]

Anubias nana have always been my go to plant.

[jonrenzarmada]

A timely video for me. Just got into the hobby and I'm having a difficult time on what design for my aquascape will be.😅😅 Good thing I watched this for some helpful tips. 😁😁

[matthewblankenship]

Great vid on the topic bro ..I love the natural look of wood, rock, and plants ..add the fish my favorite tanks ..✌🏻

[ChrisJohnsonCJs-Kitchen]

Thank you for making videos specifically targeted to us beginners!

[Frank-the-Tank-]

I just started this video. I love looking at tank decor. Love those big rocks and like the tree stumps but then I looked at prices holy

[ariels]

Awe the goldfish tank!!! Miss this set up

[LogacysAquaticLove]

Another awesome video, short but packed with great knowledge!

[madhatterjones]

Some really good info for beginners to get us interested thanks cory

[marylynjenkins]

Love your videos. Always great advice.