All the products you buy should be dark black to prevent any light from getting in or bacteria will grow.

Bacterial Growth

Types of Equipment

Air Pump Water Aerator
Used to aerate the water.
Root Base
The root base is a medium that protects and secures the roots, making sure the plant doesn’t drown.
It can be peat moss, rock wool, clay pellets, rice hulls, and anything else that will give the roots some added support and protection.