100% NATURAL DIY Aquarium Soil Substrate Made Easy at Home!

[@zeyalzee]

Your channel is so underrated and you have very much knowledge in the field too. Definitely your videos deserve more views.

[@madebykm]

Thank you 🙏

[@Howdy2497]

I'm a poor middle schooler and this was really helpful because it's cheap, affective, and easy to do. Thank you for the good content.

[@madebykm]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@Lai_n]

same i dont get much paycheck lol

[@Feeeeeeeeeeeesh_10]

Same

[@Dr.Abhishek_Kaushik]

I like the spriti you have , I also belongs to small family, by the hard work I am Better then before. Best wishes for you dear .

[@rightclick1345]

I have seen many channels related to aquarium but after so many years you made the precise videos with correct information and guide. Please make diy on CO2 other than bottle yeast method. Thank you.

[@madebykm]

Thank you for this nice comment. I will make DIY CO2 video very soon.

[@luckydays8239]

Thank you bro 🤗 but only one question 😅I'm using goat dung crushed and cap with sand my plants roots and stems are becoming melting then black plz tell how-to change dung into aquarium 🤗

[@madebykm]

You can use organic compost, I have already made a video on it. What you are using should not be used raw in the aquarium. This will significantly increase the level of ammonia in the tank and the plants will melt and die due to this. You can also follow this video and use a mixture of topsoil and organic compost in your tank.

[@chiragsoni4586]

That's helpful, please provide a video for organic soil that you have added

[@madebykm]

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[@kishoret9646]

I was looking for a natural DIY aquarium substrate and very very happy to come across this beautiful post by you. Should help many enthusiastic aquarium hobbyists. Thank you for sharing

[@madebykm]

Glad I could help!

[@Z4U3398]

Thank goodness! Video title is in English, as is narration is in English too! Great! It is always a bummer when I click a video with an English title but then? Narration is done in another language... lol!

[@madebykm]

😀 lol

[@felixfeil7770]

I just found your channel and it's amazing. I just love the DIY stuff. It's so much more fun than to buy everything.

[@madebykm]

Welcome!

[@rex-up9ln]

Just starting my entirely diy native aquarium, with wild collected fish, flora and pond water and this is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks

[@madebykm]

Good luck!

[@beautyinpeace]

This was an excellent video. It gave all the information necessary with the precise procedure and perfect explanation at every step. And it was only a 4min video. Earned a subscriber. Thank you!

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@adamarkin2233]

Oh my god really was confused and finding the way for my aquarium to planted plants, you always give the affordable tips , thank you brother

[@madebykm]

Most welcome 😊

[@Ish392s]

Amazing. At first I though this was fool for using garden soil. But in the end it was perfect.

[@madebykm]

Thanks for watching the video till the end 😄

[@vinniediego]

your channel needs more attention....some of the best advice without the time wasting or product endorsings......def subscribing and gonna go watch your other tutorials......

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@rajeevranjan7131]

Your videos are very useful and informative for aquarium hobbyist. I have watched all of them and many of them I have successfully applied. By the way your smile is very quite.

[@madebykm]

Great to hear! 😊

[@phillip1beer]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. It was short, concise, and full of useful information. I am an old guy and must find cheaper ways to do my aquarium hobby. Thank you for this information.

[@madebykm]

Thank you 🙏

[@hendrickroy7481]

I'm watching your channel since the beginning. Very professionally made videos.

[@madebykm]

Glad you like them!

[@sharadbhutoria]

Super information. Thank you for sharing. I have seen a lot of talkers with lots of videos but very few with such good and clear information. Thank you very much again. 👍🏼

[@madebykm]

Thank you 🙏

[@tonitonge5688]

This is a brilliant video! I'm trying to upcycle a 6 foot tank and this will save me an absolute fortune!

[@madebykm]

Glad it helped!

[@iqranaseem8394]

Brother your video is so informative for us poor people who cannot buy substrate but still want a good looking aquarium. Thankyou so much for this also kindly tell us about how to grow grass in aquarium.

[@madebykm]

You can grow grass in this soil very easily, all types of grasses need nutrient-rich substrate to grow properly and this soil is full of essential nutrients required for plants. These plants need moderate lighting and if you provide extra CO2, it will grow faster and healthier. Thank you.

[@kamanasaha8751]

Very informative vedio. We can use garden soil in aquarium. Waiting for ur next video. Thanks.

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@jonmedlin7744]

you’re such a life saver with these hacks

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@newbieplayer5955]

Literally ! no joke, he just made my planted aquarium dream possible, Suggesting only the best and most costly things is the easiest thing in the world, while using available things to do the same work is truly difficult, that's why he is truly one of the top knowledgeable aquarists on youtube, May God bless him, for making the dream of so many people possible. KZbin's algorithm truly sucks, that it suggests after a few good videos only crap content and not channels like him, I barely see his content in my feed even after watching his videos day and night.

[@madebykm]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@thesolaraquarium]

Big help thankyou❤. Very well explained. I make my own aquarium soils but I still have alot to learn. Part of my problem is I use a potting mix as the compost element shown here. It is not so fine and is basically decomposed wood mulch which is not really possible to filter as you would lose half of it. I think I need to learn how to compost this fine material. Looks great.

[@madebykm]

So nice of you

[@jasminekaif8546]

wow the type of aquarium where u don't need to worry about water change because everything is naturally balanced

[@morneschaap2944]

Your videos are super informative. I'm so glad I came across this channel. 😊

[@madebykm]

Glad you like them!

[@bhaikigameplay5093]

Rich in information.. Very well video... Plz help us with some diy aquarium light.. Which is easy available in every locality but not led bulb or tube light... Plzz

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊 I will make it.

[@sebastianpereiro4033]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@madebykm]

Thank you 🙏

[@sunnydutta6568]

Very nice,amio aage jokhon planted aquarium baniyechilam amio garden soil use kortam

[@madebykm]

Garden soil e gach khub bhalo grow kore, ami shob shomoy garden soil e use kori amar shob planted aquarium e.

[@pillsnpiegaming]

thank you for being different from your piers and not hurting animals for views. your content is great i made a co2 generator for my cycling shrimp tank

[@madebykm]

Thanks 😊

[@ZXVFGTYUI]

amazing idea. i have a queation . as you wash garden soil should red soil and compost manure also be washed?

[@jayshrisaha83]

Very beneficial & easy method. Thank you for sharing.

[@madebykm]

Most welcome 😊

[@munmundas8783]

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[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@chesteralangeneralao609]

Thank you! Liked and subscribed!

[@madebykm]

Thank you 🙏

[@shiftymack5197]

100% Best tutorial for anyone interested in growing underwater plants, do any of your tanks use a plenum or filter under the substrate?

[@madebykm]

No, I don’t use any kind of filter under the substrate. Thanks.

[@NellsStuff]

As an amateur gardener, I say that your end-product is some NICE looking soil! Unfortunately, not everyone has that type in their garden. Our lawn is extremely clay-ee, but the raised beds are very dark and dense. I wonder if coir-blocks can be used? The stuff that you add water to and gets fluffy, then used for seedlings, etc.

[@madebykm]

Yes, you can use coir dust as needed to make the soil loose and airy. Thanks.

[@dineshkarthick8037]

World class content

[@johorbolo5867]

i like this chanel tech tenical cheap way and high quality good job...

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@jaffar_sama7075]

Really helpful guide I have a question can we only use vermi compost and red soil only??

[@madebykm]

I have observed optimal plant growth when utilizing a higher proportion of black soil, combined with small quantities of other materials as demonstrated in the video. Thank you.

[@jaffar_sama7075]

@madebykm than k you so much noted that

[@Ahmet-c6i6v]

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[@vinceunknown1015]

Thanks for the information brother and keep the good work.

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@luckydays8239]

Yes bro I watched this and Ur organic compost video 🤗thank you for the information 😘I will defenetly do Ur method and update to you 😎thank you 😋 keep posting videos serve the people 🥰

[@madebykm]

Most welcome 😊

[@sagardalvi5770]

I will try this month.. thank you

[@madebykm]

Most welcome 😊

[@aniketkamthe2091]

Dost, you are doing really good work. Appreciate🙏 Could u pls suggest, where can I get good quality of live plants in low rates? Thanks👍

[@madebykm]

Thank you for this comment. You can check this website - aquabynature-shop.com/

[@anelboning2213]

Amazing video!! Thank you!

[@madebykm]

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[@madebykm]

I'm glad you think so 😊

[@Me_Bangali]

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[@madebykm]

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[@madebykm]

Hope you like it!

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Thanks sir this video is very helpful for me ❤️❤️

[@madebykm]

Glad it was helpful

[@seanpatterson5033]

This was really helpful💯

[@madebykm]

Glad to hear that 👍

[@anjanaprabhash.z3031]

wow man that was awsome

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@jeff_the_demon_walnut92]

Thank you for sharing this useful information, I will try this too but Im not sure how it will go since dirt around me is a bit different

[@madebykm]

I think it will also be good and work well, thanks.

[@jeff_the_demon_walnut92]

@@madebykm I will tell you if it works :)

[@madebykm]

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[@abirkhan2002]

Thanks man

[@madebykm]

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Subscribed! Great info and to the point

[@madebykm]

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Very nice and informative

[@madebykm]

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[@madebykm]

Thanks 😊

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Your content is amazing!! Please don't stop making new content❤️

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@mrgnnet]

Well made and informative Kaushik. I have bought 2ft aquarium and want to try this method. Can you tell me is it necessary to dry or bake the Compost to get rid of any insect and worm/eggs?

[@madebykm]

No need to do that, thank you.

[@kamsa84]

I watched your all videos.Really helpful..Is it possible if we can make aquarium sterilizer.please make this video in hindi...God bless you..

[@madebykm]

Thank you. I will look into this.

[@MJi.production]

Damn good man , it's really helpful ❤️❤️❤️

[@madebykm]

Thanks

[@ankanpramanik9362]

perfect information, excellent presentation

[@madebykm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zarbilzerian]

Thank you mate.

[@madebykm]

You're welcome!

[@carlosabulamorales8677]

Where I live is dificult to find Aquasoil. This will help me in my project to create a Planted aquirium. Can you talk about plant to be use that can be find in your home or garden?

[@madebykm]

You can grow any aquatic plant in this soil. Amazon Sword, Nymphaea Lotus, Vallisneria, Water Wisteria, Water Sprite, Hornwort, Cryptocoryne etc. are readily available aquatic plants that you can use in your aquarium. Thank you.

[@Lunaxoxo3333]

I like your accent also the video is helpful !

[@madebykm]

Glad you think so!

[@rudradeepchaudhuri414]

Nice video 👌🏻

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@subodhmunge9602]

Is it not necessary to wash red soil & compost before mixing with the black washed & dried soil…pls respond…your DIY method is one of the Best economical method & will be a boost for the plants & the bacteria..

[@madebykm]

It is not necessary to wash red soil and compost as they are free of hazardous chemicals.

[@subodhmunge9602]

Hello Kaushik, after 3 months of DIY soil usage in my planted tank..often the water becomes cloudy despite cycling 30% of water every week..the plants have grown well including cryptos java Fern & Anubias but frequent cloudy ness is the issue ., what’s the solution..pls respond

[@madebykm]

If the soil isn't properly covered with sand or gravel, when a fish digs into or disturbs the soil, or when the aquarium filter creates a strong water circulation, the water will become cloudy or muddy. Thus, make sure all of the soil in the tank is thoroughly covered with gravel or sand, and check to see if any of the fish, shrimp, or snails are burrowing or disturbing the soil.

[@subodhmunge9602]

@@madebykm thanks for the reply.. yes DIY soil is covered with a 1/2 inch of black local plant soil/palates ..I hv 5 corydoras ..

[@madebykm]

These cory catfish are the culprits, I guess 😄 You can add more clay pellets and make the layer an inch thick and see if that solves the problem.

[@RegelPakshetGaming]

Thanks for this!

[@madebykm]

Welcome

[@madebykm]

This is another method of preparing soil. Both the methods will work.

[@sumantaadhikary8922]

Nice and helpful video Brother, thank you. I hv a question.. Can i use vermicompost or pure organic compost, in the place of soil?

[@madebykm]

Thank you, you can mix either vermicompost or pure organic compost (without neem) with the soil. But you can’t use only compost in aquarium in place of soil, as it is a fertilizer. Thus, compost should be mixed with the soil in very small quantities.

[@sumantaadhikary8922]

@@madebykm okay. Thank you 😊❣️

[@adnanshaikh6550]

I got organic vermi compost which is mostly made with neem leaves ... Will that be good enough?

[@madebykm]

Do not use any compost with neem. Neem is not safe for aquarium fish, shrimp and snails. I gave the product link in the video description, you can use it.

[@powergamingkannadiga2585]

Can make small ball using this way .. Like amazonia soil... Pls suggest

[@sankars3350]

Really awesome, but could you share how did you use vag nutrients?

[@madebykm]

Thank you, are you taking about organic compost?

[@prachibansal.nutrition8051]

Thank you

[@madebykm]

Welcome!

[@ali4849]

New subscriber here!

[@madebykm]

Welcome!!

[@joydey8460]

I am following your process. This video is very informative. Is there any suitable way to contact with you koushik da?

[@madebykm]

Thank you. You can ask me here, I will definitely answer.

[@joydey8460]

Ok I bought vermicompost from local shop they says that there are no neem added. Can i use it with the soil? 2. Is there any chances to grow worms?

[@madebykm]

Yes, you can use it as shown in the video. I also use vermicompost, but I have never seen worms grow in it.

[@snapeseverus778]

New sub here you are indeed informative 👌👌👌

[@madebykm]

Thanks and welcome

[@Aditya_Urunkar]

amazing diy

[@madebykm]

Thank you 😊

[@BroKenn07]

Bhaiya please make a video on how you made home made organic soil 🥺 please & thank you thank you so much , for the information ❤️✨

[@madebykm]

Yes, I will make soon 👍

[@BroKenn07]

@@madebykm Okey Bhaiya 😇❤️

[@nschandrakallepalli5261]

Thank You Bro ❤️👍🙏

[@madebykm]

Welcome

[@nschandrakallepalli5261]

@@madebykm Can we use organic potting mix (from Amazon) as bottom layer and top it with small marble chips(black). If so, is it as efficient as the soil in ur video. Please advise

[@madebykm]

Yes, you can also use organic potting mix.

[@nschandrakallepalli5261]

Bro, cant wait for ur videos. How to contact u personnally?

[@madebykm]

I have a Facebook page where you can message me.

[@sovondev]

Good information bro. I wanted to start a small 1ft plantes tank and now I think I can do this. Only don't know how to get red soil. Any alternatives? Also can I use the organic compost from Nursary?

[@madebykm]

Thank you. You can get red soil and organic compost online at amazon. Also you can use organic compost from nursery but it should be 100% organic and free from neem and any other chemicals / pesticides.

[@vipularora3517]

Hello sir.. when we are done with setup can we add fishes to it immediately ( i heard there is lot of ammonia release in a newly setup like this) appreciate your help

[@madebykm]

No, add fish/shrimp/snails after 3 weeks, when the tank is cycled.

[@vipularora3517]

Bro i have an existing fish tank and would be revamp this tank with your technique. I shall be using plants, aged water and sponge filter which is already there ( technically my tank is cycled right ) . Do i still need to wait 3 weeks before adding fishes

[@vipularora3517]

And yes mine is fish only tank. Also could you help me on how to take care of guppy fishes when on vacation??

[@faltutvbangla]

Nice informative video bhai. Some videos I saw that power sand was used in lower layer and then they used aqua sand ! Is that helpful for tall and high root plant?

[@madebykm]

Thank you. Yes, all aquatic plants will grow well in this soil. No need to use power sand or anything below it.

[@supermantom2456]

Hello thanks for the video ! I have a question .. here in north america our soil is dark brown/ black and if the same process will work? thank you in advance

[@madebykm]

Yes, the same process will work, no problem.

[@supermantom2456]

@@madebykm Thank you sir !

[@madebykm]

👍

[@TheParadise123]

Hi Koushik, Thanks for sharing this information👍. I have a question, is this soil safe for fishes and shrimps? Please let me know.

[@madebykm]

Yes, this soil is absolutely safe for all aquarium fish, snails and shrimps.

[@TheParadise123]

@@madebykm thank you 😊

[@KrishnenduChowdhury-gi6qr]

Can I use Ganga soil, compost and sand in the aquarium for healthy plant growth????? Pls reply 🙌

[@madebykm]

Yes

[@teracloud2706]

Please give me a link for garden soil ..can i use potting mix soil + vermicompost + red soil For more better results. ?

[@madebykm]

I'd recommend checking your local garden center for a good quality garden soil.

[@vijayjoseph8164]

Great job, bro! What is garden soil? I could not find here in Chennai. Only red soil is available. Thanks!

[@madebykm]

Thank you. Garden soil is normal topsoil or dirt which is usually black in color and rich in compost and organic matter.

[@vijayjoseph8164]

@@madebykm Where can I get it? Available online? Thanks

[@madebykm]

You can use this - amzn.to/3g30PG4 Vermicompost and other organic matter have already been mixed here. So there is no need to mix anything else, you can use it directly in the aquarium and cover it with gravel or sand.

[@vijayjoseph8164]

@@madebykm Thanks, bro for sharing the link. Very hard to find something like in Chennai. Will natural clay mixed with vermicompost work?

[@madebykm]

Clay is usually very compact by nature. So, I think even if you mix vermicompost with it, it will not give good results.

[@Mr-sr8ui]

Useful ❤️💪

[@madebykm]

Thank you

[@jozuacydjuario1590]

Thank you so much for the video, I do have a question do we have to cover the soil with sand and gravel or is it fine on its own?

[@madebykm]

It is better to cover the soil with sand or gravel, because if the soil is disturbed, the water will become muddy.

[@jozuacydjuario1590]

@@madebykm Oh I see, still thank you so much for the video.

[@madebykm]

You’re welcome 🙏

[@zunikizunikilaloo4477]

Hi sir big fan..what is this Red soil where do we get it.

[@madebykm]

Hi, please check the description box for the product link. Thanks.

[@blanchepillai6402]

Which is better for planted tank gravel or sand

[@ecofreakexplorer9719]

Thanks 👍

[@madebykm]

👍

[@unmethodicallyme]

Hello..Nice video. Will heating/cooking the soil in iron pan on fire/stove to kill any eggs of insects harmful for the nutrients of soil?

[@madebykm]

In my opinion there is no need to do this and baking the soil will also kill the beneficial bacteria in it. I have been using unbaked garden soil for years and have had no problems with my aquarium to date. Thank you.

[@unmethodicallyme]

@@madebykm Thanks for quick reply. Till now i have been using just 1.5inch river sand in my aquarium. I will follow your video and re-do one of my aquarium with garden soi and DIY CO2. Thanks for the video.

[@madebykm]

👍

[@Raven-pp7km]

I don't have enough money to fully carpet my aquarium. But yesterday I bought a small packet, i.e, half kilogram with my savings and just carpeted a very small portion of my aquarium 😭. All the other things, including the light is homemade. My biggest dream is to have a well carpeted and a very beautiful aquarium

[@madebykm]

Yes, if you provide your plants proper / balanced lighting and nutrients, you will definitely build a beautiful aquarium, even if you don’t use costly lighting, substrates etc. You can watch my Low Tech set up video for more information.

[@patriciakloeppel9863]

excellent

[@madebykm]

Thanks!

[@sanjanrkashyap8889]

Question :- can I use red soil as the main soil, I don't have normal/topsoil here in my region. And will the soil leech out and make water cloudy after some time ? Is it fish safe

[@20Aleksa08]

Hi, I am mostly sure that red soil is ok as well, I havent used it in my aquariums as the main soil but it shouldnt affect the water quality. It has more iron in it so maybe test the water hardness and acidity after a few weeks. If you put enough sand on top it shouldnt make the water cloudy, just make sure not to disturb it when cleaning

[@ayushshahane8052]

Thankyou...👍

[@madebykm]

Welcome 😊

[@akash5053]

Dada kon type er mati use kora best hbe? I mean Etel mati, Doas mati, bele mati ?? Please do reply. I'm eagerly waiting to do a planted tank set up in low budget. And u r doing a great work. Thank you. And if u tell me some secret tips while preparing the soil for tank, it will be good for me. Thank you

[@madebykm]

Thank you. Apni Doas mati use korte paren, etai best. Etel mati use korle, tar sathe 30% coarse sand mix korle bhalo. Ar bakita jebhabe video te dekhiyechi, sheta follow korlei hobe. You will definitely get very good results.

[@akash5053]

@@madebykm Thankyou so much 😇

[@msoptimus9928]

Can I use only vermi compost and the capped it with sand?

[@md.arifurrahman8336]

Can I use Osmocot instead of kitchen compost? Because making kitchen compost is more time consuming and not easy for me. Thanks

[@madebykm]

Yes, you can

[@patriciakloeppel9863]

new subscriber

[@madebykm]

Welcome!

[@sanjibdey7518]

Great information. Can I buy organic pooting garden soil from Amazon and directly put in aqurium?

[@madebykm]

Thank you. I don’t think that’s a good idea. These ready-made organic potting mix may contain ingredients that may not be suitable for aquariums and may be toxic to fish and plants.

[@sanjibdey7518]

@@madebykm so can you please suggest any ready made soil available online which I can buy and put directly Please share the link

[@madebykm]

Here is a link - amzn.to/3IinVVO This soil already contains vermicompost or organic compost etc. So there is no need to mix red soil and organic compost with it in addition. Again I would like to say is that I have never used these soils available online, so I cannot say whether these are good for aquariums.

[@sanjibdey7518]

@@madebykm need one help Can planted tank be covered I am asking because I have a moulded covered tank which I want to be planted Please help

[@madebykm]

Yes, no problem

[@powergamingkannadiga2585]

Today i buy aqua soil 5 kg 600rs , my tank is big.. What are other things to mix together for cost less

[@organicrakeen]

can i plant grass after i put gravel ? or i do it before putting the gravel

[@madebykm]

Gravel is not suitable for hairgrass; instead, use a thin layer of sand on top of the soil, then plant the grass.

[@piegionlike753]

thank u so much.

[@madebykm]

Happy to help :-)

[@soibamchaoba6991]

Is it need to change the water and using the aquarium filter pump?

[@madebykm]

Yes