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Aquascaping guides to help you plan a layout and choose plants, hardscape and substrate before you buy.
Guides on Hardscape & substrate
5 guides
How to check aquarium hardscape before you glue it
Rehearse cleaning, planting and equipment removal before fixing the arrangement in place.
Aquasoil vs sand: which does your planted tank need?
Choose a bottom layer for the roots, water conditions and open areas in your plan. Learn when sand can work and what aquasoil needs you to check.
How to sink driftwood before planting your aquarium
Check whether your wood rises, tilts or rolls before planting. Choose between soaking and a suitable anchor, then test the whole arrangement underwater.
Seiryu stone vs dragon stone: which should you buy?
Choose rocks for your water conditions and the shapes your tank needs. Compare Seiryu and dragon stone before ordering the hardscape.
How to choose aquarium substrate depth and work out how much to buy
Choose depth for your material and planting zones, compare flat and sloped beds, and work out the liters and bags you need before buying substrate.