Planted Tank

A planted tank adds live plants to a freshwater aquarium, which changes which lights, substrates, supplements, and CO₂ equipment make sense. Our articles explain the trade-offs, cite maker or university sources, and say who should look elsewhere.

Lighting, nutrients, and carbon sources work together, so we cover them as a system and avoid promising growth results that no maker can guarantee.

Start with the aquarium plant care guide, then read the Seachem Flourish review and the Seachem Flourite review for a closer look at a plant supplement and a substrate.