How to Set up a Fish Tank with Live Plants

‎ Follow along these step-by-step instructions to set up an easy planted aquarium for beginners.

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0:00 How to set up a low tech planted aquarium
0:14 Step 1 – Gather the materials
8:19 Step 2 – Set up the stand
8:24 Step 3 – Prepare the tank and accessories
8:54 Step 4 – Add substrate
9:12 Step 5 – Place hardscape
9:27 Step 6 – Fill the tank with water
9:50 Step 7 – Plant the aquarium plants
11:00 Step 8 – Install the light
11:18 Step 9 – Check for leaks and equipment failures
11:26 Step 10 – Balance the lighting and nutrients

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[media]

Love Irene’s breakdowns, makes it so easy to understand

[infinityzr]

Planted tanks are intimidating for beginners, especially for the type of person who wants to sift through ALL the information before trying. For me, I started with substrates, then lights, then fertilizer. I woke up six months later, like "do I even wanna do this?" 😂

[peteriverson]

I just love how aquarium coop has timestamped soooo many of y’all’s videos. It’s so helpful! Thanks!

[cuddleswithcavies]

This video was great, the main thing I learnt was to stop moving my plants around. I love rearranging my tank and trying out new layouts but I never thought it could upset my plants so much! I’ll have to sit on my hands from now on 🙈

[daydreamer]

Great tips! Planted tank info can become so overwhelming when researching. I love how this breaks it down step by step and gives the important info instead of a bunch of fluff

[fredgandolfi]

Nice to see a video about a calming hobby, narrated by someone who is also calm. It fits.

[aje]

I can't get enough of y'all, Irene, Cory, Jimmy, Robert and Dean are what makes this hobby great

[christopherfassett]

That moment at 1:30 when they thought they were getting fed XD

[nessafelix]

THANK YOU so much!!! FINALLY someone has heard our prayers 🙏😁. Love yah guys!

[RenitaWellmanPhD]

Thank you Irene. I like the idea of the spreadsheet to keep notes.
I actually started a soil based tank and went through some growing pains with that. But I’m so glad I did. The floating plants helped to create a balance.
I waited 3 months before adding root plants and fish. Thanks for all the information on planting on the website.

[ronandoyle]

A quick note to anyone unfamiliar with Aquarium Co-Op who just stumbled upon this video:
I don't work for them, or even know any of them at all. I'm not even that great a customer. Probably 5 orders over the past couple years. And, in fact, I actually get a lot of my plants at Petco or Petsmart out of pure convenience or spur-of-the-moment purchase.
THAT SAID... I have made two recent purchases from Aquarium Co-Op, and I will never purchase plants anywhere else again. Neither should you. Cory and his team simply care more. The product is better. The packaging is better. The dedication to doing the right thing, delivering the best quality, and providing outstanding service is second to none. You can see in the videos that this isn't a business... this is a passion. A calling.
I have watched videos from every fishkeeping YouTuber out there, and ordered products from no less than a dozen various sources. Aquarium Co-Op is the best. Fact.

[audreycooper]

I love all of Irene’s videos, when I was new to this hobby her informative videos (as well as aquarium co-op!) helped me more than I could ever say. So grateful for people like this who take the time to help people just starting out, it really helps to hear other experiences ❤

[soulcandyalmadulce]

Great video, clearly explained, short and sweet, straight to the point at hand, love it. Much appreciated.

[MasterPhotographer]

Great information Irene, and the time stamps are a real Blessing! I love being able to do a quick recall to refresh my memory.

[SMDoktorPepper]

Started an experimental tank over a decade ago with a DEEP sand bed...part of it actually being topsoil. Uses a trickle system as a filter and has been running well for the entire time at least for the plants.

[mahirajsinhrathod]

That plastic bag trick to fill the tank is a golden tip to prevent messing up the soil and plants, thank you so so much🙏💯

[amarcus]

Great summary for beginners, as always!

[marypaigeflynn]

Great Video Irene and Aquarium Co-op!! Great tips for anybody setting up a new aquarium! I really love how so many beginners are getting access to how to set up planted tanks as their first Aquariums. This is my second time in the hobby and the first time I've had planted tanks! And wow there's nothing more beautiful than a little underwater world where fish and plants coexist! Just beautiful Thank you as always for sharing! 💚🌱🐟🌿💚

[NeRok]

I love how you break everything down so easily!

[yungstaxxx]

This is the video I’ve been looking for. Just bought my very first 10 gallon and this help immensely!