Getting started with aquascaping

[Dylan]

I would like to know if anyone can lead me in the right direction in regards to aquascaping, I've been leaning towards starting a new hobby with gardening, however, I started looking into aquascaping once I saw the betta bulbs in my betta fish tank starting to grow.

I'm looking on expanding my fish tank and incorporating more fish, but more importantly, I would like to keep it simple so that I don't have to deal with over-filtration and waste.

I love the Japanese style of bonsai trees and ferns, it looks like a real landscape, but how does one go about creating something like this? is this a special type of plant, what sort of substrate is best? what is the minimum requirement to get started?

Thank you!

 

[Cor]

Here is a good start http://fish-etc.com/aquascaping-main/create-an-iwugami-aquascape

 

[Dylan]

Thanks Cor. I have found the page quite resourceful

 

[Cor]

happy to share it

 

[Malobs]

Hi am also getting started with aquascaping. I have followed the link and I find that page very useful

 

[StefanChris]

You could also try:
http://aquascapinglove.com/basics/getting-started-aquascaping/