Beginner6 steps
Aquatic Plant Growing Beginner Course
A beginner course for first-time aquatic plant growers, covering CO₂ injection, lighting, substrate selection, and aquascaping basics.
1
Aquatic Plant Growing Basics
15 minRoles of foreground, midground, and background plants. Stem plants vs rosette types.
Read article →2
Substrate Selection
10 minNutrient vs adsorbing soils, combining with sand/gravel, and substrate layering tips.
Read article →3
Lighting Selection & Elevation
10 minLumen and PAR values for plant LEDs, photoperiod (8-10 hours), and adjusting light to control algae.
Read article →4
CO₂ Injection Basics
15 minDIY fermentation vs pressurized CO₂, target rate (1 bubble/sec), and diffuser placement.
Read article →5
Fertilizing & Water Quality
10 minLiquid fertilizers (NPK, iron), and adjusting GH, KH, and pH for plant growth.
Read article →6
Aquascape Layout & Planting
15 minConvex, concave, and triangular layouts. Placing driftwood and rocks, and trimming/replanting.
Read article →