It is possible to have a healthy, low maintenance and visually stunning low tech planted tank without the use of injected CO2, in the same vein that one can make a good cup of coffee without an espresso machine. The coffee will be different, but can be just as good.

If you are setting up a planted tank without injected CO2, these 5 pointers will help:

Shallower Tank

Medium Light

Go for soil

All-in-one fertiliser

10X Turnover Filter