How to Set Up a Planted Tank with Sand Substrate - Part 1

Is it possible to grow aquarium plants in sand substrate? Some say yes, same say no… keep reading to find out how I set up a 20-gallon jungle style tank using two kinds of sand!

Topics include:
▶ Preparing the aquarium
▶ Experiment to test sand substrate with plants
▶ Setting up the equipment
▶ My plan for cycling with live plants

In the next video about this tank, I’ll cover how I selected, purchased, and added live aquarium plants to create a jungle paradise for my shy fish.

Resources:
▶ Sand for a Planted Aquarium?
▶ Sand Showdown: Pool Filter Sand vs Nat Geo Aquarium Sand
▶ 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Growing Rooted Aquarium Plants