Two upcoming events, one paid and one free, are open to the San Diego aquascaping community this fall. Here is the first: a hands-on Classic Nature aquascaping class where you build a planted nano aquarium and take it home the same night.

Classic Nature Aquascaping Class at Citizen Brewers

Join the PetZoneSD team at Citizen Brewers in Mission Valley for a hands-on class exploring Classic and Nature style aquascaping. We will cover the fundamentals — composition, balance, scale, and plant selection — and then you will build your own layout with driftwood, stone, and live plants while we answer questions throughout.

This is a real build, not a lecture. Everyone leaves with a finished planted nano aquarium.

What Is Included

• Glass nano tank, 1–1.5 gallon — yours to keep
• Aquasoil substrate
• Hardscape — driftwood and stone
• Live aquarium plants
• One hour of hands-on instruction from the PetZoneSD team

Event Details

Event: Classic Nature Aquascaping Class
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Citizen Brewers — Mission Valley, San Diego
Price: $129.99 per person
Seats: Limited to 10
Who it is for: Open to the public, all skill levels

No Experience Needed

Beginners are genuinely welcome here. If you have never planted a tank before, this is a good first one to do with someone standing next to you. Experienced hobbyists usually pick up a trick or two as well, especially around layout and plant placement.

Reserve Your Seat

Seating is limited to 10, so reserve early: book the Classic Nature Aquascaping Class.

Looking for plants, hardscape, or aquascaping supplies before or after class? Stop by either Pet Zone Tropical Fish location in San Diego.