How to Set up an Aquarium With Live Plants: 14 Steps
Mar 29, 2019· To set up an aquarium with live plants, start by lining the bottom of the aquarium with sand and a layer of plant substrate. Then, fill the tank with room temperature water. Next, choose some live plants that are compatible with the fish you'll be keeping, and make sure they're small enough that they won't be poking out of the top of the water.