Maintaining a healthy aquascape
Short answer: Weekly: change 30–50% of the water, clean the glass, trim plants and top up evaporation; rinse filter media in tank water, not tap water.
By Alfa Low, aquascaper. 2nd place, 2019 aquascaping competition (event name to confirm) · 2023 entry (result to confirm).
Details
- Weekly: water change, glass clean, trim, top up evaporation (fans increase evaporation).
- Trim stems before they shade the carpet; replant tops for density.
- Clean the filter gently in tank water, not tap water, so you keep the beneficial bacteria.