Decide what type of plants setup you want in your tank. It’s always better to choose a beginner type of plants. Below are the few types of plants which you can consider.
Measure the size of your tank (Length x Width) to know how much OF® Aqua Gro Plant & Shrimp soil you will need.
Tip: Make the layer thicker towards the rear wall for great visual effect!
*You will need 1 packet of 8L OF® Aqua Gro Plant & Shrimp Soil.
Spread the soil evenly in the tank.
Using either your hand or a flat piece of plastic, smoothen the soil. Make a slight upwards slope from the front to the back. This will add more dimension to your scape and also make it look more spacious.
Add background plants, carpet grass, twigs or rocks as you wish. Shorter plants should be planted in the front with the taller plants at the back.
Place a fish bag or a plate on the soil and start filling the water into your tank slowly, this will minimize any disturbance to your soil.
Try to put the tip of the hose closer to the plastic bag or plate.
A filter is a important equipment as it helps in keeping the aquarium clean.
We are using the OF® Hydra Nano Plus as it has a surface skimming function that removes unsightly surface oil film to help you to achieve crystal clear water surface, as well as improving the oxygen exchange and increases light penetration at water surface.
Plants require 7-8 hours of lighting for them to grow well. Using the correct light spectrum will enable the plants to photosynthesize. We suggest the AquaZonic® Evo Slim Planted LED, AquaZonic® Spectra Planted or AquaZonic® Super Bright Extendable Slim Led Lighting-Freshwater & Planted Tank.
Take a photo of your tank and PM us on Facebook to tell us how you set it up with our OF® Aqua Gro Soil!
| Types | pH Level |
| Shrimp & Planted | pH 5.5 – 6.5 / for optimal growth |
In the event that you wish to introduce fish into your planted tank, please refer to this link for more information –
Fishkeeping Article: Introducing New Fish.