Build Your Planted Tank System
System Overview
Build Your System, Step by Step
Each part of the system plays a role. Start from the essentials, understand how they work together, and choose what fits your setup.
Tank and Cabinet
Use this area to explain what this part of the system does and how customers should choose.
Lighting
Lighting drives plant growth and defines how your tank looks. Choose the right intensity and spread based on tank size and plant type.
Life Support
Filtration, cooling, and UV maintain water quality and stability. These systems work together to keep your tank clean and balanced.
CO₂ System
CO₂ improves plant health, growth speed, and color. A stable system helps maintain balance and reduces common issues in planted tanks.
Hardscape
Rocks and driftwood create the foundation of your aquascape. They define layout, depth, and the flow of your tank design.
Substrate
Substrate stores nutrients and anchors plant roots. The right base supports long-term growth and system stability.
Plants
Plants form the living layer of your aquascape. The right mix of species and density defines the overall structure and visual style.
Care
Fertilizers, conditioners, and routines keep your system healthy. Consistent care ensures stable water and thriving plants.
Tools
Proper tools make planting, trimming, and maintenance easier. They help you work cleanly and achieve better results.
What Do You Want to Do Next?
Now that you understand how the system comes together, choose how you’d like to start — build it yourself, learn with us, or explore deeper.
Not sure where to start?
Get a recommended setup based on your tank size, budget, and goals. Our AI guides you to the right system in minutes.
Keeping Your Aquarium Healthy
Learn the beginner-friendly routines, weekly maintenance habits, and ecosystem care practices behind stable planted aquariums.
Bring the Aquarium to Life
Explore foreground plants, epiphytes, mosses, stem plants, and beginner-friendly species for your planted tank.
