3 MONTH UPDATE - NO DOSING, NO WATER CHANGES PLANTED 15 GALLON NANO. DIRTED SUBSTRATE - STEP BY STEP

[@RegisAquatics]

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[@cuteaquarium8456]

Brilliant !!

[@artsparadisopracticaleduca4378]

Nicely done! Thanks for sharing.

[@Hidden_facts269]

Why clay is used

[@robertcolceri1692]

What type of dirt you use?

[@1959Berre]

I can acknowledge that pot soil works just fine in an aquarium. I tried this 30 years ago. My plants were healthy and they grew fast as a rocket! I had echinodorus growing up to 70 cm high (2 feet), untill they popped out of the tank. Never seen such a result with all the expensive commercial additives that are sold in aqua shops.

[@theallseeingeye9388]

1959, did you add fertilizers to the substrate back than?

[@tmargosian]

Why would anyone dislike this? Amazingly beautiful after just 2 months!

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you!

[@DonBandika]

Because it's a clickbait. No filter no water change my ass. Just a lie. And not even step by step, third of the video is him gluing on the moss, no technical info just nice aquascaping. If you want real no filter, no co2, no fert, watch Foo's videos. Even he does partial waterchanges regularly

[@Bloodhound7]

@@DonBandika it's 1. not an educational video I doubt people came here for instructions 2. no water change Aquariums are possible as long as you don't overflow with nutrients. Try it out for your own it's pretty interesting and fun 🙂

[@tomasn9872]

RIP for the little bug, who is seen running for his life from 2.06 to 2.19

[@LuckAqua]

He may picked it out. Hope so.

[@debarghyaroy4042]

LMAO

[@shaggymaggy8997]

What light are you using? And also if i dont use CO2, can i have the same results?

[@sarthakshinde8690]

2:06

[@kegjnote]

free substrate fert

[@markmcdonnell010]

really clever way to lay out the substrate might use this way in my next planted aquarium.

[@rohanndutoit4544]

Phenomenal aquarium. I am an absolute ambassador of dirted aquariums. This one is just another amazed example of how well the concept works. Thank you for sharing.

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you!

[@yonkamacho9842]

phenominal nano tank, cant wait for the next updates and future projects. You earned a sub, sir.

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks for kind words and sub! I have a few videos im currently working on, i hope to get them uploaded soon!

[@--Paws--]

Walstad method never gets old. I prefer using this habitat for growing out plants or as the tank to grow out trimmings. However, once you get attached to the setup you just can't help but put shrimp or something in it.

[@IllegalAlien51]

This isn't Walstad method. Walstad doesn't use ferts or clay.

[@--Paws--]

@@IllegalAlien51 It sort of is regardless of ferts; organic or otherwise. Clay reinforces what the substrate lacks and clay naturally occurs in some soils which was what Walstad herself was trying to recreate, as close to nature as possible.

[@IllegalAlien51]

@@--Paws-- I see. I am trying to do the same except using mineralized top soil + keeping my filter running.

[@NaturesWhim]

I love it sir! Here to support aquascaping 🥰

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you!

[@tobelgica1197]

I will try it... but I never had a aquarium without filter, CO2, water changes, pomp etc... Yours looks beautiful

[@marlonallansupetran7120]

Those wood particles in the soil will release lots of tannins to the water.

[@Ryomichi]

More aquarist should watch this rather than those overrated hightech aquarium channel using overpriced brand that does the same thing. Thanks for sharing. As for me, I just put Osmocote in a tea bag, and hide it somewhere. The mineral is all in the water and diffusion will do the job.

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks for watching! Thats a great idea with tea bag! You could even throw it in the filter somewhere

[@justinwhite4274]

Just bought everything to try this on my 90 gal- Minus the pot soil. Im using black diamond course blasting media. Thank you for this video!

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you for watching!

[@patriciamoldovan3092]

Justin White I just bought everything too, minus the potting soil. Did you ever decide on a particular soil to use? Still need to buy my plants, but as soon as I have them, I’ll begin the process!

[@justinwhite4274]

@@patriciamoldovan3092 Im using Black diamond Blasting Media, for sand blasting.

[@patriciamoldovan3092]

Justin White - Just wondering if you opted for the black diamond blasting media b/c it was more cost effective than, lets say the Rio Oscuro - F substrate? I noticed some (not all) blasting media is dangerous to fish.

[@justinwhite4274]

@@patriciamoldovan3092 The first tank that was setup was a 90 gallon. I also have a 180 gallon. So I looked at the hazards of blasting media and found people on KZbin who reported the media I choose as being rather neutral. At 12 dolllars a bag and with 150 lbs (3 bags) in my 90 and 50 lbs in the 180 (needs more when im ready) those sexy soils all the spoiled aquascapers use in endless abundance from seachem and such would be great... Maybe they should offer things that are practical like 50 lbs bags that don't cost an arm and a leg. But things seem to be growing. Although I've sadly lost a bunch of Anubias Nana Petite to rhizome rot. Im planning on getting nano tanks aswell. Since Im more of a large tank person. Small tanks are small canvases, easier to try new things with.

[@budgiessx7781]

Im in live with your tank. Beautiful work!

[@justinlikesfishingfishing4199]

What a beautiful tank, but I m wandering what species of fish are those

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you! Pygmy corydoras, otocinclus, and chili rasboras

[@rayzeboyazurin5788]

Beautiful...🥰

[@alisonmiller2708]

Beautiful and peaceful video/tank/music. What brand and soil type did you use please? Did you have to sterilize the soil before using it in your tank?

[@meenakshidalai6491]

Beautiful aquascaping 👌

[@manolingz]

some people say the moss will die if you use superglue but this video proves them wrong.

[@liliessijeuni7774]

The part that comes in contact with the glue will die, but it will grow again.

[@matthewjackson2656]

aqua plant are insanely expensive than marijuana in my country

[@RegisAquatics]

But at least they are legal!

[@lifesjourney65]

Same!

[@michaelpressler5132]

@@RegisAquatics marijuana is probably legal where he lives.

[@Sarah-rf5rj]

Why do I find this ironically funny

[@hundsboog]

Totally agree. Even in germany we wonder, how many plants you have to chose from.

[@almujammeer5110]

Nicely done..!! Great video & I love it. Good choice of background audio..by the way is this tank still around? If yes..how does it look now? Thank you..

[@vijayraveen826]

What type of light you are using sir.. Can u tell me the model of the aquarium light u have used

[@christiansakai]

Great job! Can you explain your reasoning behind your mix of fertilizers, why did you choose what you chose? Also with CO2, how long would you expect before the substrate gave out?

[@MarcassCarcass]

I suspect that it's all to feed bacteria and plants. The clay is probably for iron. The soil is probably for organic matter that will break down (might be a carbon source). The dolomite helps with the hardness of the water, not sure what else (might be a calcium source). And I know the potash will help feed the plants (potassium). No need to add nitrate cause the fish feces and food decomposition will produce more than enough. I wish I knew more to explain better.

[@user-bc1kp1sl2e]

Great video! Where can I buy some of that driftwood? Local shops don’t sell it here and just want to make sure I buy it from somewhere safe and recommended Thank you!

[@Cherrysams1]

How did you use Hydrocotyle Sp Japan.... Inserted in soil or as Epiphyte..?

[@videnm6835]

i like your consistency, use dirt in the tank, great job

[@pujarahadiansaputra3512]

No water change? How can the water is sooo clear like that, i'm so jealous😭

[@rinuraphy]

did you plant hydroctyle tripartita on substarate or just tied on top driftwood.? Seems like its just floating on the top?🤔

[@GeneralA6]

very nice aquarium. good job.

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you!

[@sizzlinsenior]

How do you keep the water from evaporating ????

[@Farhan_in_Delhi]

They do top ups

[@LukaszBoczkarew]

Wow 👍👍👍

[@peterwong9138]

What type of "dirt" or "soil" was used in this video? Commercial garden or potting soil all have additives, where to get clean dirt? I live in Palm Desert, so native dirt is, well, sand or at least sandy. Love to try your approach, but need good dirt.

[@jbjacuarioschernobyl466]

Nice job!!!

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

But,why the the soil substrate if you are planting mostly epiphytes? I would have expected Crypts and Sword plants.

[@RegisAquatics]

For future additions. I like to switch up the scape every few months.

[@baikia777]

The soil also leaches nutrients into the water column which is utilised by the epiphytes. That's why it can go without dosing more ferts.

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

Substrate is mostly just an anchor for most aquarium plants. For others,I've had good results with garden soil about 3" deep covered in another 2-3" of sand or gravel. Whatever you use,water changes brings it down to inert sooner or later. Then,you do need supplements. All that fancy strata is only good for a short while and unless you redo the tanks once a year,you end up with big plants that need some feeding.

[@aveenkadavil2416]

Can we use these plants in a low tech aquarium. Will it survive, if not thrive like yours. Plz reply. Great job to you...

[@gailcousins3693]

Awesome Aquascaping!

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks!

[@tinymetaltrees]

Are you sure you used enough super glue?

[@angelanidem8309]

Sorry to ask, I'm new and is my first aquarium and I have plenty of questions, I can use any time of super glue?

[@Spartan265]

@@angelanidem8309 Long as it's super glue you should be fine. Doesn't matter the brand.

[@DocSeville]

I've heard that plants take oxygen out of the tank at night... so can kill fish if there is no aeration. Is this true?

[@ktnanotanks9590]

Joseph Seville it’s actually the opposite, the plants take up CO2 from the aquarium and produce oxygen for the fish 😃 that’s why planted tanks are very beneficial! If you have time you can check out my videos on my channel, I have two fully planted tanks and will be explaining the process in an upcoming video 😄

[@RegisAquatics]

Plants do consume oxygen at night but not to the point of suffocating fish. Adding an airstone is only necessary if you are running DIY CO2 that you cannot turn off when the lights are off. Some people add airstones for the peace of mind though.

[@DocSeville]

@@RegisAquatics thank you very much.

[@maddestruction1]

KT Nano Tanks That’s during the day when light is available for photosynthesis, at night when there’s no photosynthesis plants respire like all living beings

[@princekylegabasa9390]

Veyr beautiful plants

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you!

[@bravemonkey5678]

very good

[@DromaDronn]

i think a tank isnt a nano anymore with 15 gallon, but nice aquarium i would really like to have that in my room xD

[@craigathonian5755]

It may be..... compared to his other tank that's just behind him....the 1,500 gallon tank 😁

[@bluethebetta392]

I think it’s on the verge of being not nano but could still be classed as one if a nano fish species or plant species were to go in it

[@tanzilpasha3163]

Nice 👍

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Nicely done. New sub

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks Fishman!

[@Stripedincolour]

Great stuff 👍

[@garminya5579]

Very beautiful, looking forward to more of your landscaping

[@Robin-ql6fi]

Great video!! About the equipments on the right side, I guess you have a heater and a filter? Do you still need a oxygen pump with all those plants? Thanks

[@Jenaka1098]

No you dont , you got the O2 by the photo

[@RegisAquatics]

No need for an oxygen pump, the plants create the oxygen

[@aftab812001]

Hi, do you use filter to clean aquarium water.or you have to change water after a certain period of time. Thanks

[@aszalai86]

Nicely done, but...erm... have questions... No point in using dirt if you are only using slow growing plants most which do not even need soil... The usage of CO2 also destroys the point of a dirted tank - the ide is that the decomposing dirt will provide the necessary co2. I am pretty sure you could have achieved the same result just by using sand and a couple of capsule ferts for the crypts. I recommend Foo the flowerhorn's channel if you are looking for a guide on a real dirted nano tank ;)

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks for your feedback! The CO2 definitely wasnt necessary for the success of this setup but the soil substrate was, in my opinion. I agree the results can be achieved multiple ways but i didnt want to be limited in my plant choices down the road so that was the reason for the soil base. This video was just documenting my results. Foo has great content, he inspired my recent filterless tank build.

[@AG.NarutHach]

It's lovely setup ♥️ Thank you for sharing! BTW, for what did you use the natural clay?

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you! The clay was used as an iron supplement

[@headfangs]

all the snails in my tanks would have that substrate mixed in no time...

[@chrisgan1797]

@Regis Aquatics What can i substitue for the mexican clay you used? How much dolomite powder and muriate pf potash did you use?

[@patriciamoldovan3092]

Good. I feel safer about using it. Thank you!

[@creativeexpo96]

How long you keep the light on and did you use co2 system ?

[@RegisAquatics]

10-12 hours. Co2 initially but stopped after the first month

[@patriciamoldovan3092]

Can I use any type of soil from a garden center? Or what do you recommend? Thanks in advance!

[@RegisAquatics]

I recommend using plain topsoil. Most garden centers will have bags available with no additives.

[@patriciamoldovan3092]

Regis Aquatics Is the first thing you added muriate of potash? I bought the same brand but yours is brown, while mine is white.

[@RegisAquatics]

@@patriciamoldovan3092 Yes the first thing was the potash. Ive seen it in a few colors, red, pink, white, brown. You should be okay!

[@EnragedTofu]

Where in the world do you find natural unfired pottery clay? I’ve looked on Amazon & Google.

[@RegisAquatics]

amzn.to/2SwwVNs

[@EnragedTofu]

Regis Aquatics thank you!

[@Master-pi2nz]

i just cant understand how come you have no algae from the beginning. what did you do to keep it so clean???

[@aisukurimu9341]

More plants, especially moss, means less or better yet, no algae at all. Snails and bottom dwellers can also help.

[@josemontalvo4532]

Excellent video! I enjoyed watching this informative and tutorial vid. I subscribed and put notifications on because I need to learn so much before I endeavor to establish my own tank. What are the ballpark proportions of fertilizers to size of gallon are you using? Thank you for sharing this great video. I’ll be watching out for your videos!

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you! More videos coming soon! I added just enough to cover the bottom of the glass. Once the tank was filled I didnt add any fertilizers

[@_A_T]

How could u leave the tank for 3 months without changing water and no algae growing? I travel quite often and everytime travel I'll leave home for 1 month. My girlfriend who does not know how to take care of aquarium won't do the water changing for me.. Everytime I'm back from overseas, there must be some algae growing in the aquarium.

[@RegisAquatics]

Low bioload so the plants are able keep the nutrient levels low enough to starve off any algae. Also, starting with algae free plants helps. Manually remove any algae that pops up and eventually it will all die out

[@furqonaceng159]

Keren, sukses terus..

[@Mikinct]

Using Tap Water or RODI water?

[@charlieacompaniado4421]

whats best for a 15gal? glass or acrylic? tnx,,,,

[@RegisAquatics]

I prefer glass. Its usually the cheaper option and doesn't scratch as easily.

[@samikshanaik7566]

It's awesome

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you!

[@MrDuylongdang]

Where did you buy that 15 gallons tank?

[@AnandaBalasana360degree]

how much light you put in your tank???what is your photoperiod???

[@RegisAquatics]

10-12 hrs. 30 watt Chihiros LED

[@conradrubin6594]

Ive seen people using osmocote in their substrates, the osmocote worked great for the aquariums plants but it killed the fish, how come in this aquarium it didnt affect the fish?

[@RegisAquatics]

Just make sure it is always covered by the substrate and you should be alright. I've used it in multiple tanks without any issues.

[@lucasfoong3406]

Hi what glue did you use to stick the java Moss onto the wood ?

[@madao8890]

Is the chemical fertilizer used in the bottom harm the fishes? I have used some in my tank as well but haven't put any fishes in it as I'm concerned about these chemicals

[@MP-wy1eo]

It's probably an organic soil so it has no chemical fertilizer.

[@MP-wy1eo]

If you want to have that type of bottom it needs to be 100% natural like for exemple the Miracle Gro organic potting mix.

[@madao8890]

If u look at the beginning of the video he used some powdered stuffs... I'm asking about those...whether they are safe or not

[@charlotteferrao1502]

U used glue ??? How come the plant is still living ???

[@RegisAquatics]

I just use enough to anchor the plants to the scape, the plants do fine with this method

[@jco1568]

2:07 crawling around

[@pokosal7015]

Can I know what is the fishes name ? And how do u remove their poop ? I recently have some problem with my oto algae eater fish. Eat and poop a lot

[@RegisAquatics]

pygmy corydoras, ember tetras, panda loach, and otocinclus. Good water flow will keep the debris suspended in the water column so the filter can remove it. Also, gravel vacuuming the substrate will help too

[@ramonaparicio1187]

Estaría bien que explicara que sustrato abonado y plantas agrega

[@DanielLeivaCardozo]

Lo explica en el video y en la descripción. El video literalmente es un paso a paso con cada cosa explicada.

[@rogerbajillo1888]

Is this no co2 set up?

[@Farhan_in_Delhi]

Is that dirt a normal garden dirt?

[@lightspeed72]

Why did you put in the fish before the plants?

[@RegisAquatics]

I already had the fish from another tank but I had to order the plants

[@brettjulian4449]

great tank... what is the dirt substrate??

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks! It is just topsoil with a few fertilizers mixed in.

[@roshanfreeacc8886]

which lighting are you using??

[@JunaFebriantoSiregar]

is that realy after 2 months??

[@wannabethefishkeeper232]

what is the lighting used?

[@haywardurbangarden7153]

what kind of light?

[@aveenkadavil2416]

Is it a low tech or Co2 tank

[@Ahigh3lf]

Hi what filter is that.

[@huguettelaplante8196]

magnifique je suis dévutante en plantage de plantes, ça va m'aider, pas de Co"? merci

[@rajanikv1753]

What is the size of the aquarium

[@bhaskara.n.k694]

Can this be done without CO2?

[@bravemonkey5678]

good goog

[@chrisgan1797]

What can i substitute for mexican pottery clay?

[@RegisAquatics]

Any iron supplement or a clay based substrate

[@shaikvakis9981]

Ok I'm done

[@dexon20]

Which glue you are using ?

[@RegisAquatics]

Gorilla glue gel. Any cyanoacrylate glue is aquarium safe

[@dexon20]

@@RegisAquatics thnx

[@deepjyotidas690]

Can i get to Know about the dimensions of the tank

[@remyol1]

nice, is it usual to grow hydrocotyle on surface ?

[@RegisAquatics]

I just wanted to try something different for this tank. It grows extremely fast at the water surface

[@remyol1]

my lightening isn't too strong so mine grow quite slow. maybe i'll do like you

[@amits7997]

Did u use co2 for this tank

[@RegisAquatics]

Yes, 1 BPS of CO2

[@f.r.c.racingteam4085]

Is musgo weping or musgo de java?

[@bovt6603]

what kind of glue

[@willisliang8142]

does anyone know how to get spiderwood to sink? I tried to boil it, hold it down, nothing is working

[@RegisAquatics]

Try weighing it down with rocks for 1-2 weeks. After it loses its buoyancy, remove the rock.

[@Bastian36]

why do you do the softscape when there is fish in your aq?

[@RegisAquatics]

I scaped it before filling but delays with my plant orders led me flooding the tank before plants arriving.

[@soongeeren]

I dont know why do you put livestocks in it while still setting up the tank

[@RegisAquatics]

The filter came off a cycled aquarium and the tank ran for a few weeks before the fish and plants were added.

[@nabinmajumder90]

which soil you used if i'm wrongh it's garden soil?

[@Populiervogel]

Better use flower pot soil without additives.

[@neils4501]

Nice tank man, love the pearling! Did you use Co2?

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks! Yes, I use 1 BPS of CO2

[@soorajchamroo6269]

Marvelous job keep it on

[@bassnote1]

What brand tank is this,thank you!

[@RegisAquatics]

AquaJapan 50 cm rimless