Non-CO2 Aquascape Tutorial - How to Set Up an Easy Low Energy Aquascape

Guide to setting up an easy Non-CO2 Aquascape in a 45cm Aquarium. We show you the step by step process including hardscaping, plant choices and the planting process.

The key to aquascaping without CO2 is lower lighting and choosing the right plants. Along with a good maintenance routine and regular water changes of course!

We have chosen easy plants from Tropica's range of plants (except Cryptocoryne Parva, but i believe this should fair ok!). Tropica's easy plants can thrive with lower lighting levels and no CO2 injection.

Equipment wise we are using a 45cm Optiwhite Aquarium by AG - illuminated by the Twinstar 450e LED light (reduced intensity using the Twinstar Controller - 40%).

I hope you enjoy this simple non-CO2 Aquascape tutorial.

Please ask any questions you have in the comments below.

Cheers,
Dave

Plant List:
Limnophila Sessiliflora -https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/limnophila-sessiliflora-2175-p.asp
Cryptocoryne Willisii -https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/cryptocoryne-willissii-180-p.asp
Helanthiuum Tenellum Green 1-2 Grow - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/helanthium-tenellum-green---tropica-1-2-grow-2361-p.asp
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' - Tropica 1-2 Grow! - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/cryptocoryne-wendtii-green---tropica-1-2-grow-3458-p.asp
Marsilea Hirsuta Tissue Culture - Tropica 1-2 Grow! - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/marsilea-hirsuta-tissue-culture---tropica-1-2-grow-1253-p.asp
Lilaeopsis BrasiliensisTropica 1-2 Grow! - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/lilaeopsis-brasiliensistropica-1-2-grow-1287-p.asp
Cryptocoryne Parva - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/cryptocoryne-parva-124-p.asp
Staurogyne Repens Tissue Culture - Tropica 1-2 Grow! - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/staurogyne-repens-tissue-culture---tropica-1-2-grow-891-p.asp
Anubias Petite - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/anubias-petite-2382-p.asp
Anubias Nana - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/anubias-nana-147-p.asp
Bucephalandra Red - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/bucephalandra-red-2503-p.asp
Bucephalandra Wavy Green - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/bucephalandra-wavy-green-1860-p.asp
Spiky Moss - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/spiky-moss-tropica-portion-489-p.asp

Substrate and Fertilizer:
Tropica Aquarium Soil - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/tropica-aquarium-soil-3l-1029-p.asp
Tropica Aquarium Soil Powder - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/tropica-aquarium-soil-powder-3l-1031-p.asp
Tropica Nutrition Capsules - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/tropica-nutrition-capsules-x-10-2672-p.asp
Tropica Specialised Fertilizers - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/tropica-specialised-nutrition-aquarium-plant-food-fertiliser-300ml-1307-p.asp

Equipment:
Optiwhite 45 by AG - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/optiwhite-45-by-ag-glass-aquarium-45x27x30cm-3386-p.asp
Twinstar 450e - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/twinstar-led-aquarium-light-450e-2285-p.asp
Oase Filto Smart Thermo 100 -https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/oase-filtosmart-thermo-100-aquarium-external-filter-3455-p.asp
Nano Glass Inflow - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/glass-nano-inflow-13mm-3482-p.asp
Glass Lily Pipe Outflow - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/lily-pipe-aquarium-outflow-1216mm-2405-p.asp
Clear Filter Tubing - https://www.aquariumgardens.co.uk/clear-aquarium-filter-tubing-hose-1216mm---per-meter-1824-p.asp


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