Things You'll Need
- Gravel/Sand
Instructions
Clean out your aquarium before putting any new items into it. Just use a damp cloth and allow tank to air-dry. Avoid using soap, because a small amount of soap residue can kill your fish.
Pour 1 or 2 inches of gravel or sand into the bottom of the tank. Spread the ground covering out evenly with your hands.
Insert any of the following plants into your freshwater aquarium: Amazon sword,
Use a pitcher to pour water into the tank. Try to pour it as lightly and evenly as you can so you don't disturb the plants and gravel/sand.
Readjust the plants and gravel/sand when the tank is halfway filled. For a final touch, lay some floating plants in the tank. Hornwort is a floating plant that can help oxygenate your tank.
Argentine sword, Hygrophila polysperma, Java fern, umbrella plant or Vallisneria spiralis. Some saltwater plants include: Codium bursa, Codium vermilara or Udotea petiolata. Make sure their roots are fully covered by your gravel or sand.