Whether you're setting up your first planted tank or refining a high-tech aquascape, you've come to the right place. At Byrkley Aquatics, we live and breathe planted aquariums — from easy low-tech species that need nothing more than good light, to CO2-injected Dutch layouts that take your breath away. Browse our guides, plant care pages, and expert advice below, all written by our team of specialists who keep planted tanks of their own.
If you're just getting started, our complete guide walks you through everything — choosing plants, setting up your substrate, lighting, CO2, and your first fertiliser routine. No jargon, just honest advice from people who've made all the mistakes so you don't have to.
Not sure which plants are right for your tank? Whether you're after something bulletproof for a low-tech setup or hunting down a specific variety, we've got you covered.
More plant guides coming soon.
Good plants need good conditions. These guides help you get your setup right from day one.
Ready to get planting? Browse our full range of aquarium plants, CO2 equipment, fertilisers, and in-vitro plants — all stocked and dispatched from our shop in Rangemore, Near Burton on Trent
Our planted tank content is written by Claire, who has been keeping and aquascaping planted tanks for years and manages our plant buying. Everything you read here is based on real experience — what actually works in a home aquarium, not just what looks good in theory.
Page last updated: July 2026
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