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@shannaperkins81983 жыл бұрын
Its gonna die I really don't want to find the fish dead but no one has answered my question directly by that time it would be dead way too late & have died pleal(
@The_Mythical_Potato3 жыл бұрын
I think you should make a list of nano fishes for beginners.
@kevinburola8893 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy watching your awesome videos. I do have a question for you on soil substrate. I watch a video of Cory from Aquarium CO-OP and he mentioned that soil based substrates eventually get depleted of nutrients. That being said soils have high CEC therefore they shouldn’t run out of nutrients? Would they not be able to absorb it from the water column? And last indefinitely? Thanks Thanks
@heb80212 жыл бұрын
How long does it take for the water to clear up after adding substrate I used one like yours
@MDFishTanks3 жыл бұрын
Girl talks fish mentioned me.....I've made it 😁 (thanks for the shout out 👍)
@Cola181883 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing... I was like hey! I watch MD Fish Tanks and he totally does this.
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
I've totally been binging your content recently! Lots of love for your low tech aquascapes. 😍
@chatsscapes3 жыл бұрын
Two mentions MD, my eyebrows went up when I heard his name
@AussieAquatic3 жыл бұрын
We always knew you'd make it eventually!!!..........LOL :)
@MDFishTanks3 жыл бұрын
@@GirlTalksFish thank you 😊
@BentleyPascoe3 жыл бұрын
Another note for those pesky plants that love to float out of the substrate: let them grow longer roots, bundle the roots together and push them down into the substrate, then drag in a direction where you have room. This forces a line of roots under the soil and pulls the plant's base down into the substrate. This is especially effective in coarser substrates with more depth.
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Oh I totally forgot to mention that trick! Thank you so much for mentioning it. And much appreciation for your previous helpful comment that I ended up referring to in this video. :)
@aaronws95613 жыл бұрын
Not a criticism, more of a question: I would have thought the opposite about the roots. Cut them short and lightly anchor the plant in place. If the plant is healthy it will quickly want to regrow its roots and they will make their way into the substrate and become better anchored. I have always been of the impression that if a plant already has a substantial root system then it’s roots will grow much more slowly and will take longer to become anchored. Wouldn’t this work better? Or am I missing something?
@BentleyPascoe3 жыл бұрын
@@aaronws9561 if the roots are too small to hold it down, growing them out to act as an anchor helps, if they have very long roots, you can trim to 1.5-2" to anchor but encourage new growth
@condorX23 жыл бұрын
I go bare bottom with Aquponic. Less hassle
@southland14153 жыл бұрын
@@BentleyPascoe what would you recommend bundling them together with?
@davidhess68993 жыл бұрын
When putting aquarium coop's root tabs in your tank,put a pin hole in the end of the root tab and it will not float. Makes it MUCH easier.
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I forgot that trick! Thanks so much for mentioning for others to read. 😊
@keenabee7953 жыл бұрын
Thank you havent used them yet but just got them in the mail
@tinyt63303 жыл бұрын
Omg brilliant!!♥️♥️
@davidhess68993 жыл бұрын
@@GirlTalksFish no problem. Anything I learn from cory is my duty to pass on.
@andywrollo29153 жыл бұрын
Poisons the tank.
@kiki-drawer26693 жыл бұрын
Your the most straight forward aquarium owner I know. You make it way easier for me to go off and do my own research about individual topics without feeling overwhelmed
@vanessaelliott69472 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. As a 67 yr old grandma who has had aquariums off and on for many years, things change, and I have learned so much from your videos, so I subscribed. Keep up the excellent work, and I will review your previous videos and look forward to the next one! By the way, your children are precious.
@kaitlynmcrae72223 жыл бұрын
I actually watch MD Fishtanks and other channels you mention that are well developed. But I really appreciate your videos! You make it feel more understandable and achievable for a hobbyist who will have just like 1 or 2 tanks. For sure I’m wanting to start one tank I bought, but it’s proving to be expensive and confusing.
@Lazy_Fish_Keeper3 жыл бұрын
Pro tip: You are doing fine going slow. Research...then sit with it. I started a 4' build project 3 months ago. I am still buying/procuring/preparing the things I need. Typically, it takes me 8 months from first purchase to actually getting water in the tank, so I have everything right the first time. I've kept aquariums since 1975.... Take your time and enjoy it, your plants and fish will thank you... and it will be stress reducing as the hobby was originally intended.
@estuarry Жыл бұрын
fantastic reminder, thank you for sharing! wonderful to hear that you've been in the hobby so long and are still taking it slow and enjoying :)
@lynnlutz98833 жыл бұрын
I did a LOT of research for what substrate to use for my planted nano tank (15 gal). I chose crushed lava rock for my bottom layer, inert Eco Complete for middle, topped with med course sand. I use root tabs for rooted plants and Easy Green liquid for the floating water column plants. So far quite happy with my results.
@CommanderWiggins3 жыл бұрын
The method I use for planting is that I dig a shallow pit, then I plant it in the middle of that pit. Then I push the displaced substrate back into the pit, which purposefully buries the plant too deeply in the substrate. Finally, I gently pull on the plant to bring it up to the right height. This really secures the plant in, and it apparently also positions the roots more naturally. It does involve getting both your arms in the tank but I don't mind.
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Yes! That's exactly what I do when I use my hands. Thanks for describing it so eloquently. I just wish my 20 gallon high tank wasn't so deep. :P
@Lazy_Fish_Keeper3 жыл бұрын
@@GirlTalksFish I'm barely 5'... all tanks are too deep, lol
@kumeoii23 күн бұрын
@@Lazy_Fish_Keeper haha samee
@GeorgeLeite3 жыл бұрын
Wish I knew to go deeper with my substrate. Adding more substrate in a fully planted tank is a pain in the backside.
@csharpe57873 жыл бұрын
Look at, The Secret History living inside your tank. He have a video on it. 😊
@voluntaryismistheanswer3 жыл бұрын
I'm grateful I went deep despite the longer cycling and trickier initial balancing. 'Treat it like a plant.' Now, learn lasagna gardening ABOVE ground- now, you can think of aquascaping!
@drb40743 жыл бұрын
It's not really that big of a deal.
@Lazy_Fish_Keeper3 жыл бұрын
@@voluntaryismistheanswer I never connected how similar the 2 are! Thank you for sharing, now I have a better reference when I am teaching people about either.
@aaronws95613 жыл бұрын
@@csharpe5787 I will need to check that out. One of the reasons I have usually kept my substrate a bit thinner is to avoid anaerobic pockets. Does the video cover dealing with this problem?
@calebtot3 жыл бұрын
It's very important that I watch this. I have absolutely no plans to ever start an aquarium (I'm just not in a stable life position for it) but I need to understand planted aquarium substrates. Why? You ask. Because it's important!
@oftheHowl2 жыл бұрын
If you're never going to have an aquarium then learning a bunch about aquariums is technically a waste of your time, but it is interesting enough to want to learn just for the sake of knowledge
@ikanpari243 жыл бұрын
fishkeeping and aquascaping is really really fun. should've started this hobby many years ago.
@theunnecessary58603 жыл бұрын
One common thing i did from the internet is to put normal organic potting mix at the bottom and cap it off with a thicc layer of your cheap substrate. Unless you want algae fun-fest, don't let the soil seep to the water column. It works for me, so might as well share it to other peeps who may not know what a dirted tank is.
@voluntaryismistheanswer3 жыл бұрын
Good organic Canadian sphagnum peat for the tannin and soft water lovers.
@roajf3 жыл бұрын
Irene, for the carpeting plants I do something similar to MD. I use a drop of crazy glue to attach the grass to a small pebble and wedge it at soil level. ☺️
@Algernon27320 күн бұрын
The great thing about GTF is that she keeps her videos visually interesting, which so many fish videos don't do
@luhnith74733 жыл бұрын
I've trusted Aquarium Co-Op and Cory for YEARS. Happy to add you to my list of trusted aquarists!
@squiddart2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see im not only person having a trust list. When i was just beginning i literally had it written on a paper
@jackjmaheriii3 жыл бұрын
I love the “gravel base, sand topper” tip! I find that sand is really good at keeping new plants in place. Also, I definitely use the 2 tweezer tip!
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Haha, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only crazy one using 2 tweezers.
@csharpe57873 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@voluntaryismistheanswer3 жыл бұрын
💯
@phluxtersharpe46462 жыл бұрын
I use wooden chop sticks. Can't stand the thought of cold metal pressed against my plants.
@ch3m1c4l_c0ff1n9 ай бұрын
I think I'm gonna use that method for my tank
@notkerrystolcenberg3 жыл бұрын
To keep plants down, I put a small rock w an elastic to the roots. It's way easier, and wont mess up dirted tank as much. Less damage to the roots too, dont have to keep smushing them back down
@amandahamblin12083 жыл бұрын
Tips for planting a hex tank: put on a bathing suit, stand on a chair, plunge half your body in the water while holding the plant with your hand so you can reach the bottom. Make sure you have towels down so you dont drip all over the floor when you come up for air. 😂
@voluntaryismistheanswer3 жыл бұрын
😂 I am at that state and love it so much I'm buying a new one on CL
@Lazy_Fish_Keeper3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 So much truth, lol
@lukeh16003 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear MD fish tanks mentioned
@shibibi15 ай бұрын
I'm that person using soil from my own compost pile mixed with gravel then topped with something decorative to help keep it all in place. Definitely reccomend many water changes and time before adding animals if doing this! I think I'll be using the frozen dirt idea in future though! I've always relied on liquid aquarium fertilizer as tabs floating away annoys me.
@HewesNews3 жыл бұрын
Excellent excellent excellent. Thanks Irene. I’m having all those problems with tweezers, roots, and root tabs. I’m afraid to grab the root tabs too hard because they break (happened yesterday). I’m afraid to grab the plant stems too hard with the tweezers because it can cut through the stems. Thanks for giving us permission to just use the ultimate tweezers - our fingers!
@shell76293 жыл бұрын
There was a lot of relief with that one! 😄
@lego404042 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, I was gifted a 20 gallon tank and putting a game plan together. I’m going to layer the eco sub with a sand on top or eco where I plant only. Way to may options on what to do with a tank but I usually do a tank with what I have on hand. I got some beautiful colorful rocks and stones from Lake Ontario, driftwood from my Cabin lake in Belgrade Lakes, Maine. Rocks were just cleaned and sanitized, driftwood next.
@donnieloyd42293 жыл бұрын
Always informative 👍 love the shout out to md
@phamz4133 жыл бұрын
Finally! someone talks about the difficulty of planting plants!
@NickWeissMusic2 жыл бұрын
Good video, one thing that's really helped me is plant weights. they're doing well for me in a new tank with Fluval Stratum. It's so lightweight and coarse, it doesn't hold anything in easily. It's REALLY frustrating trying to get rotala or staurogyne to stay in the dirt, I got plant weights from buceplant, very cheap strips of a very soft non reactive metal. I just cut a tiny little strip the size of a brad nail off with scissors, and squeeze it onto the stem. Just a tiny bit of weight reduces the buoyancy so plants won't float away, and the strip of metal acts like an anchor to boot. If you're done playing aquarium plant whack-a-mole, get some weights and be done with it, so glad I found them.
@ryandelcourt47743 жыл бұрын
I watched you as a beginner and now that i have had a tank for 4 months I have a much better appreciation of your tanks and tips. Nice work!
@user-ri5li7sn9m2 жыл бұрын
Do you find that vacuuming your gravel is necessary? And if so, how do you avoid vacuuming your finer substrates (like if you use sand)?
@joeyhacker75182 жыл бұрын
Possibly the most informative video under 10 minutes ever made 🙌🐠🐟🌱‼️
@brianwong95653 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of the carpeting plant being planted into the substrate. Countless hours trying to replant little bunches of hairgrass. The green wool-like stuff the plants come in are ok to leave in the fish tank. . . Indefinitely?
@vampgaia3 жыл бұрын
Love your tshirt. I usually cap my substrate with sand. It’s easier for me to plant in.
@voluntaryismistheanswer3 жыл бұрын
Capping is everything lol
@radiogagaart81572 жыл бұрын
Hearing the first tip made me so relieved. I began an aquarium a few weeks ago and as all my plants started rapidly growing, I realised a carpet would just put the whole thing together. Sadly, due to the price, I could only get sand as my substrate and relied on tab and liquid fertilisers. I was told there was no hope in growing a carpet with just sand, but I think now I'm confident to give it a try.
@favian84352 жыл бұрын
You should make your take like half sand and half gravel so you can grow different stuff
@radiogagaart81572 жыл бұрын
@@favian8435 actually that's a good idea, thanks :)
@SynthToshi3 жыл бұрын
sweet tank, I like how everyone is getting along in peace.
@Cbtrainnut2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos. I am learning so much as this is my first time planting live plants. My wife doesn’t like them much but I think they look great! Thanks for making these videos!
@Daniel-tn6ov3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing content.
@lmarinovich11343 жыл бұрын
Your videos have helped me out so much with my 10 gal.. in about a year my friend is moving away and leaving his 40 gal. with me, that substrate cost will get pretty expensive so where I can cut the costs I probably will.
@MzJones7212 жыл бұрын
What substrate are your using for your 10 gal?
@bibo86553 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great tips and so nice of you to mention MD Fish Tanks and Cory of Aquarium Co-op.
@kevafett1823 жыл бұрын
Clay balls are another way of getting nutrients to heavy root feeders, they are working great on my Cryptocoryne's and Swords.
@marypaigeflynn45123 жыл бұрын
What wonderful information on a big topic!! I do use some expensive Aqua soils sometimes... I've also gone with capping it with 3 in of sand... It really does wonders ♥️👍 Really great points on the mulm!! Thank you for covering root tabs and fertilizers!! And I also love that you covered the different types of plants and how to plant them 👍♥️🌿 Oh my goodness use two sets of tweezers 👍😂 best tip ever!!!!! Brilliant 😂👍♥️ I aways wondered about the rockwool thanks for that tip too 🤗 Love your videos Irene thank you so much for all you do and share!! I hope you have a very blessed day and a Happy Valentine day!!!♥️👍🌿🐟🌿🙏
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Yay, so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much for spending the time to comment on my content. I see how much time and effort you put into writing them, and I'm so happy to know that you like my channel. :)
@Ishiisan3 жыл бұрын
Great info again! Love your videos. With root tabs, you can use a plastic tubes a plexiglass rod. Get one that's about the size of the diameter of the gel-tab. Push the gel-tab into the tube, and stab that into the substrate at a 45-degree angle, and use the plexiglass rod to pushed the tab into the substrate. Another tip. To prevent the gel-tabs from floating by poking a hole in it with a safety pin 🧷
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Niiiice! I'm going to have to make one of these and try it out because I use root tabs in all of my tanks.
@hannaht46123 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew how difficult fluval stratum is to keep plants rooted!
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Good point! I forgot to mention how some substrate are lighter vs heavier than others, and that can affect how easy it is to plant your plants.
@voluntaryismistheanswer3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to scoop a bunch out of a Marineland portrait it's been a mess in, cap it (black sand and ecocomplete), and use a *bit* of it under some new tanks- for actual shrimp substrate there are less sloppy options than Fluval (I'm trying to remember the brand, think spendy, one of those thirty dollars for five pounds volcanic types lol).
@Lazy_Fish_Keeper3 жыл бұрын
@@voluntaryismistheanswer I use the cheap Tractor Supply blasting sand as a cap. Good ol fashioned organic dirt, generated by our vermiculture bin, works great underneath, and adding the occasional root tab under hungry plants.
@Cola181883 жыл бұрын
Great video! Mentioning other You tubers was a great way to utilize other peoples methods, love it!
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is so much great information out there and I love learning from others. I try to give credit whenever I can remember the source.
@TheMeandean0653 жыл бұрын
😲OMG I've learned so much in just this one video. I have a ten gallon planter and have been having issues. I am subscribing for more, thank you
@mauricematla12153 жыл бұрын
I agree the whole add this stuff every x amount of time thing makes no sense. Watch your plants carefully and they will tell you what time it is. After a while you will note more or less of a rythm too it. Cut that period slythly shorter et voila. I have had tanks where every month was required and in other situations i got away with twice a year. In our hobby " it depends" is a good part of the answer for many if not most of the questions.
@voluntaryismistheanswer3 жыл бұрын
There's too many variables, it's like a recipe- if you are a novice it's a roadmap, don't veer!, but if you grasp the basics, it's unnecessary as me needing one to bake bread. You observe, and react accordingly.
@MrShmikeuk3 жыл бұрын
For planting carpeting plants: get some thin plastic coated gardening wire (garden centres sell them in reels) and cut many 2 inch lengths. Bend the top 5th back around and voila: mini tent pegs that keep your carpeting plants secure until they take root then simply remove. :)
@Sannive3 жыл бұрын
I just love listening to you, you cut straight to the point, you really know what you're talking about and you always come about with such great tips and tricks. A huge plus is also your personality and voice, perfect for making videos! You're brilliant :)
@Woody-gh2xz3 жыл бұрын
Haha I’m back watching this video for a third time since it was uploaded and yet again taking away newly learned skills. Thanks so much, I just had to comment as this has been a great help!!
@franciscahope33633 жыл бұрын
All your tank settings are so beautiful! Its like a magical forest vibe. You should add like a fake decor of a redhead mushroom. I think it will look extremely cute
@butterflyera46283 жыл бұрын
Very informative as always.❤️
@ashleymotea58783 жыл бұрын
Just got myself pearlscale goldfish and im starting my aquascaping after my fish have established. Thanks for all the great tips!💚
@The_Lost_One2 жыл бұрын
Wait what, that's not the right order.
@phamz4133 жыл бұрын
That explains why I've been having trouble with all my carpeting plants!
@shell76293 жыл бұрын
This is my first video of yours I've watched and I found it to be very be informative. I accidentally stumbled across it. I also found comfort with you mentioning Aquarium Co op. I plan on checking out your other videos now too! Thank you so much for taking the time to share.☺️
@abracadabra4017 ай бұрын
Just a note I wanted to share about root tabs floating, I found that sticking a pin hole in the ends helps when I put them in the substrate.
@kozma97363 жыл бұрын
All ive learned for my aquarium ive learned from you thank you irene
@richardportelli19833 жыл бұрын
2 pairs of tweezers at once! What genius! Thank you.
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Yay, you found it helpful. I was afraid people would think I was crazy. 😂
@FatherFish3 жыл бұрын
Hundreds of my dirted substrate tanks have lasted for 8 years and more. Please try this system. I promise you will be amazed.
@MzJones7212 жыл бұрын
What soil do you use?
@ratedmark47042 жыл бұрын
I actually used compost in the bottom of the tank, and just scooped off any of the floating materials after a few days. My tank is a completely crazy biosphere. I did about 2 inches of compost and covered with rock dust and sand. This tank can handle a ungodly amount of fish with minimal amounts of water filtration. I've not done a water change in years. I just refill from evaporation.
@grimterrapin39876 ай бұрын
For some plants that end up floating and don't need to be necessarily rooted, I find putting them in a seashell works really well and matches the aesthetic
@sean_seamless90552 жыл бұрын
Great video! You hit all the points I was curious about.... I started a pandemic 45gal planted tank with guidance from good fish store. I did it right with the substrate, cycle, timed light, co2, liquid fertilizer etc. It was amazing until a few months ago where diff types of plants would either flourish or die off. Plants with biggest root system would do best. I've stayed steady with maintenance. Im thinking my substrate nutrients are used up?.... Just moved so now I get to relaunch the tank properly. Put all the plants in buckets. Have the fish in a 10gal for now using the same filter. I heavily vacuumed the gravel nefore removal and kept 20gal of the old tank water. Do you think fertilizer tabs would revitalize?
@ryanbowen4526 Жыл бұрын
This is an amazing video- you give your experience and supplement with other experienced fishkeeper's advice. I had a bit of a disaster on my fiest tankmlast night amd this literally addressed every problem!
@figueroafishmaster22012 жыл бұрын
I love the pasión of how you explain everything.
@UpperAquatics3 жыл бұрын
For the algorithm! Keep up the good work. And thanks for the KH help on the CO-OP forum!
@thefishboy4273 жыл бұрын
How do we clean planted tank substrate? Do you gravel vac it? Do you pre rinse it beforehand?
@voluntaryismistheanswer3 жыл бұрын
You cap it lol. What a mess some are!
@pjp93833 жыл бұрын
The answer to this depends on which substrate it is. I use Tropica, for example, which are little soil balls. I don't rinse, but I do add water VERY carefully (initially and at water changes) bc it is very lightweight and moves around a lot. I do gravel vac it, but again, with care. Sometimes I loose a little bit of the soil into the bucket, but it isn't too bad.
@heaven73602 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tweezer tips.
@NORIaquaCh3 жыл бұрын
For a nano tank, you can get away with 2L of ADA Amazonia, with pumice/lava rock on the bottom as the substrate. Thanks for the video.
@voluntaryismistheanswer3 жыл бұрын
Crushing bbq pumice stones is cheap filler, everyone needs a pick for their ohko anyways lol. It floats, so CAP HARD
@1Ggirl1959 Жыл бұрын
We went to the river years ago and scope up gravel for my aquariums. I have used it and reusued it. It works great for plants and fish as that is what is in their natural habitat.
@FrederickDunn3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great tutorial, when you say do frequent or daily water changes, how much of the water? 10%, 50%? At the moment I just have regular aquarium gravel and the plants are doing great. Thumbs up as always :)
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Depends on how "potent" the substrate is, but I usually do 30-50% daily water for the first 5-7 days, then back off to water changes every 2-3 days for the next week, and then by the 3rd or 4th week I'm closer to the once a week frequency.
@OutdorsDanny10 ай бұрын
My favorite tip is putting your hand behind something small to make your camera focus on it. 4:58
@24JJ821 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video... it's nice to see another female in the hobbie! I've had high nutrient substrate for some time now with a heavily planted tank and now thinking of putting the nutrient substrate into mesh media bags and then cover with gravel and top up with natural light sand, as MD does in some of his videos. I'm tired of the algae from the nutrients and I dont have time for water changes very often, especially being a large tank (250L). Thanks for validating the high nutrient soil and algae.
@sajulalCKАй бұрын
Superb presentation and knowledge 👍🏻🙏🏻
@craiginbatonrouge81617 ай бұрын
Hey Girl Talks Fish, very easy to follow instructions, and helpful too…
@sharkeyes4 ай бұрын
Or just use potting soil and sand and don't worry about anything 👍🏼
@josemontalvo4532 Жыл бұрын
I remember when you didn’t even want to show your face. Now, you are all over the place. I make my own Root Tabs. Mexican Red Clay and crushed Egg Shells, plus I use Aquarium Coop liquid fertilizers. I still enjoy your vids. I enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing.
@riteshfamily3693 жыл бұрын
Amazing tank really beautiful😃👍💖
@vincentalaimo75273 жыл бұрын
Nice teaching moment
@TripleJAquatics3 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Thanks!
@dudius37433 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading a video about what substrate is best 2 hours after I put my substrate in.
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Murphy's law 😂
@dudius37433 жыл бұрын
@@GirlTalksFish lol
@midnull60092 жыл бұрын
YES I use CO OP Aquarium products too! And follow his youtube! :D Oh, and I use those small rubber bands for bracers to hold down my plants.
@hampton13153 жыл бұрын
I use Fluval Stratum but when I have fish that can’t tolerate the low ph, I use a mix of gravel and fluorite gravel
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I'm glad you found a mix that works well.
@pixeable2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos ❤ I’m starting with this hobby and it’s been really nice finding girls to follow and learn from ❤
@makosfishwater95623 жыл бұрын
The two tweezer method is so simple yet something I have never thought of. I have used both the DIY osmocote root tab and Aquarium Co-op root tabs and in my personal experience, the Co-op root tabs are superior.
@nordette3 жыл бұрын
Where do you find tweezers that length?
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
The big pair I got from Amazon ( amzn.to/3jPCqon ) and the small pair I got from Aquarium Co-Op ( www.aquariumcoop.com/products/planting-tweezers ).
@nordette3 жыл бұрын
@@GirlTalksFish thanks so much, I've been loving your videos by the way!! I'm new here and they're so helpful ☺
@lots33ml Жыл бұрын
Good tips. I wish i had watched it before i started my 60-gallon cube. Oh well, part of becoming good at something is some failure in the beginning. One thing i did is use mesh bags, and besides being difficult to plant things, I'm not sure it's going to work tempted to tear it down and start over.I guess I will see. God bless you!
@moondi93583 жыл бұрын
tips on adding new substrate to an established tank? i domt think my substrate is deep enough
@butterflyera46283 жыл бұрын
5:20 Omg new baby cories?😍 I should buy a school of them too😍
@GeorgeLeite3 жыл бұрын
I just found a baby cory swimming around in my tank. Corys are so fun to watch. I was inspired by Irene's cory videos.
@GirlTalksFish3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the albino corys are really easy to breed! The babies are just too cute.
@PapaShrimpTX3 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Thanks!🤘🤘
@mtress663 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the good information
@IanTheTurtleMan3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a planted tank with sand only for 5+ years and it is a crypt only tank and they grow like crazy. This is because of all the waste that over time has gotten into the sand.
@AndyMahnFL4113 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thank you. Also +1 for use of the word 'mulm'! and great to see kuhlii loaches!
@MacHamish3 жыл бұрын
This is timely well as I'm re working an aquarium and stuck on substrate choices. 🙂👍❤
@bhagyamaithripala66423 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for shearing information. I have difficulty in planting Hygrophila difformis got to try one of your methods.
@illuminousbrown3333 жыл бұрын
Just the video I was looking for…thanks for sharing!!
@sonichunter39663 жыл бұрын
I got new platys last week!
@butterflyera46283 жыл бұрын
Got my new Swordtails yesterday :)
@sonichunter39663 жыл бұрын
@@butterflyera4628 ice I wasn't sure to get swordtails or platys but I saw some really bright corresponding platys that I thought would go well with my fish tank and the hardscape and plants
@sonichunter39663 жыл бұрын
I meant to say: nice, at the start by the way () ;
@vb23773 жыл бұрын
Love platies in a planted tank.
@sonichunter39663 жыл бұрын
@@vb2377 yh same
@CritterGal683 жыл бұрын
Have you tried tanks w/mixed medium? (esp something like sand/gravel with plant soil like Fluval Stratum) Fluval says the tank should be only Stratum, but I want natural stones, too. Tho, I'm wondering about cleaning aquarium soils. Appreciate anyone's comments on this.
@eccentricsmithy274614 күн бұрын
I use regular play sand from home depot and my plants are flourishing.
@WorldAquariumSingapore3 жыл бұрын
coolest tips there and yes the soil need to be think as well cheers
@DreamWeaverPets3 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!
@josephposada18303 жыл бұрын
I just use a true organic potting soil, with worm castings. I also use a form of modified Dry start method. I avoid ugly tank phase, and the water cycles quickly. My WaterBox aquariums rock the clarity 😀
@buggsi2 жыл бұрын
Yep, cheap and easy
@BarrySuridge3 жыл бұрын
I used aqua clay topped with a shell grit/sand mixture which I then topped with a not-to-thick layer of pool filter sand in my re-setup of a 145-litre tank. I couldn't be happier with the experiment. 😊👍
@cherrylo1002 жыл бұрын
thank you! 🙏 you just helped me with my decision, which saved a lot of time 😅
@ianprososki68042 жыл бұрын
Plastic bottle caps with an X cut into it makes a great anchor for keeping plants planted. I use this with micro swords in my kuhlie loach tank.