How to Set up a Fish Tank with Live Plants

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• Finnex Stingray LED light: www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
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0:00 How to set up a low tech planted aquarium
0:14 Step 1 - Gather the materials
8:19 Step 2 - Set up the stand
8:24 Step 3 - Prepare the tank and accessories
8:54 Step 4 - Add substrate
9:12 Step 5 - Place hardscape
9:27 Step 6 - Fill the tank with water
9:50 Step 7 - Plant the aquarium plants
11:00 Step 8 - Install the light
11:18 Step 9 - Check for leaks and equipment failures
11:26 Step 10 - Balance the lighting and nutrients
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