Aquarium Plant Farm Tour - A Complete Tour of my Aquatic Plant Farm

In this video you will get a complete tour of NW Aquahobby. You'll get to see all of my current propagation setups. Species included in this tour include Anubias, Java Moss, Java Fern, Java Moss, Bucephalandra, and more. You will also learn some tips and tricks for how to propagate aquarium plants.
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[@AquariumPlantLab]

In the market for aquarium plants? Consider supporting my business by purchasing through my website 🌱 nwaquahobby.com Thanks for watching!

[@hypexzombie7908]

Not only is your content amazing but you are running a business and on top of that telling people exactly how you do it. That’s the most amazing part to me, so selfless with your information and ideas.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Im glad you enjoy the content! My goal is to help people succeed with their plants and get the most out of them. I just hope they come to me for their plant starts 😊

[@HalfManHalfCichlid]

Excellent tour. I am impressed with your efforts to help other hobbyists who venture into their own farms. After 10 months my aquariums are lush with 4 different varieties of anubias grown emersed in my one tub. BTW, I use CO2 in my aquariums to keep the anubias growing well and have to stock Siamese algae eaters to control the black beard algae from forming on the anubias

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Good job with your anubias! Good stuff 😊

[@PeteHoleman]

Love your videos on aquatic plants. I always learn a ton of info.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Glad you are enjoying them :)

[@snipernote]

amazing systems ... shockingly clean and yet easy to maintain ... greetings from the other side of the world

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thank you :) Greetings, I love connecting with folks from around the world! 🍻

[@MissChelle]

Wow you’ve your farm grown so much. Great job!🇦🇺❤️

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thanks for following along!

[@kurtbrutting5118]

Those needle leaf Java fern look amazing! Great video!

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thank you, they've been coming along. Wish I had more of it 😆

[@l.halawani]

Lovely video, mate. You're really not holding back anything. There's so much insider information in your content. Great thanks!

[@ahmedihusaan6560]

Brilliant

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thank you :)

[@EsteGlez]

Looks awesome! And high tech!

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thank you! Though it looks high tech it isn't too high tech :)

[@byz513]

So sick. Crazy progress. Now we just need a live stream again 😉.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

One day it will happen again 😂

[@owenlarson07366]

Great selection of species

[@stefan00123]

Its looks very healty! Keep up the good work 🙏 Love from the netherlands

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thank you for stopping by, as usual 😉

[@johnkevinignacio3137]

Good vid. Very educational. Your a legend! 🤜🤛✌🙏

[@Jstroman221]

Looking good 👍

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thank you :)

[@brad238899]

Your content is so inspiring!

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thank you for watching!

[@jaicedavis6618]

Ur vedios always motivates to start propogating plants..especially costly ones like anubias and java ferns... Thank u for sharing all the information.

[@gfamily1943]

I want that bolbitis! Tell you what next time I purchase I'll hit you up 🙂 everything looks amazing. Can't believe how much you've grown. I remember when you weren't a shop yet

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Its been crazy hasn't it?! I plan on having a full scale operation at some point in the hopefully not too distant future 😉. Thanks for thinking of supporting my business at some point 🙏

[@gfamily1943]

@@AquariumPlantLab It's awesome! You should be so proud. Would you consider in person sales? Whether that be meet up somewhere or something? My hesitation to order is exactly that, hate for plants to sit in shipping truck when you are not that far from me. I worry about the temps and strategically order when I know the funds are there and the temps aren't too high or low 🙂

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thanks, it’s fun 😊! I’m always happy to meet people locally. I don’t have people to my property though for a number of reasons. Places I can meet folks include Clinton, freeland, and langley (WA). Outside of those areas it becomes cost prohibitive. That said I’ve had very few issues shipping plants though surprisingly. Mid winter is the hardest season but really only for shipments going to the Midwest and northeast when temps dip into the low twenties and lower. 👍

[@TropiscapeAquatics]

This is something I want to expand on in the future! I already got a hydroponic tank full with a few plants! Gonna binge watch your stuff, take in all the knowledge, and follow your journey. Quick question. Have you tried using hydroponic pots with rockwool just like how Tropica does it?

[@sergeividov]

I'm having moss grow up the walls of my tub. I scratched the walls of tubs with 80 grit sandpaper and then use "dry start youghurt method" to cover walls of the tub

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Awesome! What kind of moss are you growing?

[@aquafishholicinsydney7478]

Nice tour bro 👌

[@AquariumPlantLab]

😊

[@zoejehuty]

love your setup. but mind to ask how to you tackle algae on the soil, cyanobacteriaand also white fungus? it keep on happen to my setup. especially the potting soil setup

[@charleswieand4445]

Nice

[@koreancardboard]

Hello! Thanks for sharing your awesomeness. In regards to the moss, do you keep the dome vents closed or open? You said you don't have holes on top of your plants bins so wasn't sure if moss was the same. Thanks again.

[@azureglade10]

hey man I love your videos as always. I'm just wondering what do you think about using vermi tea (aka worm tea) as a source of nutrient for the plants in exchange of a hydroponic solution? I'm planning to propagate my aquatic plants for profit too and was thinking of going on the organic side like vermi tea or mineralized fish waste as a source of nutrient for them, also in line with common aquaponic set-ups but without the fish. I would love to hear your thoughts and as always you are such a huge inspiration.

[@2-trueman918]

Hey love the videos, any chance you can do a timeline video? RE how long it takes you from cuttings to saleable plants. Thanks.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

I may do a video on that at some point! Really just depends on the species though. Stems typically take 20-45 days. Rhizome plants about 90 days. Moss a good 45 days. Floaters ~2 weeks for a good crop. There are some numbers anyway.

[@DomoweAkwarium]

hello, I would like to ask about the lamps you use, they are full spectrum 24W?

[@luisarmandohernandeztrejo1561]

¿Podrías hacer un video hacer a de la politización y los pasos siguientes delas semillas de anubia? Tu videos son geniales!!!! Saludos!✌🏻

[@Anubisscott]

What plant containers do you use with your anubius? Those look like the perfect size to use in my HOB filters.

[@remoteaccess6599]

0:55 where did u get those plastic bins with cover for the plants?

[@pecal1115]

I can conclude that, high humidity, close lid is possible for most stem plants. For Rhizome plants like Anubias, or Bucephalandra, they should require ventilation. However you prove it by using a close lid (without any ventilation), this can be explain (I'm giving opinion based on my experience, so it might differ with anybody else) because the temperature at your location, especially at your "farm" isn't hot (it's really hot), dry like my country, hence why you can fully optimize for those plants. But trust me, you can't treat Bucephalandra (if you plan on) this way because they're not fond with too high humidity. Stems, yes, they're okay with it.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Do you grow Buce Emersed and your climate is hot and dry? Im curious because they are endemic to the rainforests of Borneo where it's hot and humid. FYI my Anubias setup stays between 70-80F (21-27c) year round and the airline constantly pushes fresh air in and old air out, so although there may not be visible holes in the system there is a good amount of ventilation occurring, though humidity remains high. Ive found that my Anubias really appreciates the airstone.

[@tekeraq]

You have to keep the plants close as possible to their final environment else they will fail, example if you grow a plant in aeroponics it will develop air roots and will fail if move to a submerged system or if you propagate in a high humidity env and change it to a ventilated system without a gradual acclimatization it will also fail. The amount of dissolved oxygen in the water is critical ppl a common belief is that you put too much water in the plant and kill it but in fact you remover the air in the roots, the higher the oxygen concentration the higher is the nutrient absorbing rate and decrease the nutrient burn risk.

[@KRALPTV]

hello what is black big box you use?

[@satheeshg15]

Could you tell me what should be the maximum temperature inside the java moss tray ? I tried in a container it gets heated up and temperature goes beyond 30 deg celcius

[@aquariumplantman]

Setups are looking great, thanks for sharing the update.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@kaungkaung2786]

What Led light do you use? How many watt for emersed plant? It looks so cool man I am one of ur big fan

[@mariuszsobieraj1769]

What brand of led lights are you using?

[@joselauromirandabrito3118]

Excuse me, where do you get those big black containers, where do you have the pots with the plants?

[@abaddon_bomb1900]

What kind of lights are you using?

[@juanfeo1059]

Buenas tardes, tengo varias dudas, para la reproduccion a traves de cortes de rizoma vi que usas piedra leca. tambien esn este video tenes algunas con tierra preparada (que usas) son diferentes etapas?. Esto tambien sirve para la reproducción por rizoma o es para plantas adultas. Y otra duda es el tema de la hidratación, rocias con algun producto? Urea o para hidroponia? que medidas? Muchas Gracias

[@Angrytoddler]

At min 10:20 I have to say use a air stone or drain fill type setup. If you put a bucket or tote with low EC nutrients you can do a basic flood drain that has a lid . I bet you would double your growth time doing this. Seems small but it’s the difference of basic soil and hydroponics. One is slow one is fast . If you do fast you need the extra oxygen in the water or it will be stagnant and won’t as it’s into the roots evenly.

[@warrenciappara7827]

Is ordinary led lighting from an ironmonger good?

[@isbiome]

do you use springtails in ur tubs? i love your farm btw, i'm in the process of starting my own

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Good luck with your farm! Springtails make it into many of my systems and breed happily. I don’t add them on purpose though. 😊

[@christopher1195]

Do you grow moss like that??

[@michaelsanjunly6780]

do you know why my anubias leaves tips yellowing? should i cut it off?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Are they emersed or submersed? If emersed I would check your nutrients to make sure they are balanced, also make sure humidity is high enough. If submersed then you probably have a nutrient deficiency, my bet would be nitrogen. 👍

[@GaryChodorow]

For your aquaponics setups, are you using net pots that water can flow through? If not, does the water in the tubs just boost the humidity?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

the pots I use are technically not net pots but do have a number of holes in the bottom and do serve essentially the same function. So ferts get to the roots and roots grow out of the bottom of the pots. I like them because they are square and optimize use of space.

[@toveycen4668]

U can be the best weeeed grower if u want.

[@x-ray5032]

Plastik kaptaki bitkilerin kapaklarına delik açıyor musunuz nasıl yaşıyorlar yada havalandırma yapıyor musunuz

[@istoppedlaughing5225]

Make a video on how to grow hairgrass and monte carlo in emersed

[@Angrytoddler]

You did one to two tray what was the outcome

[@alfebolos1821]

Do you spray ferts? If yes, how often? Or its not necessary with Micracle Gro? Also, do you change the soil? If yes, for how long? Last question, whats the temp that you maintain inside the room? Tnx appreciate the answers.

[@jyotirmaynath3075]

What are the lights you're using for the anubias propagation sir?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Here’s an Amazon affiliate link to the lights I use. They come in 4ft and 2ft options. As an affiliate I earn a small commission if you shop through this link 👍 amzn.to/3edH4On

[@blue_water3888]

Nice , how high is you electrical bill_?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Surprisingly cheap, LEDs are very efficient

[@FreeRSC]

Hi, where can I get the big tubs at 8:00 mark?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

They are called Botanicare flood tables, you can find them online, including amazon. 👍

[@FreeRSC]

@@AquariumPlantLab thank you! They aren't cheap. You've sure invested a lot in your setup!

[@sendilkumarj]

Since these are grown immersed method will they sustain or survive if we submerged in aquariums ?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Absolutely they will grow in aquariums. Almost all commercially produced aquarium plants are grown above water 👍 (btw, immersed means underwater, emersed mean out of water)

[@sendilkumarj]

@@AquariumPlantLab thanks for the clarity, this was bothering me and your videos are inspiring, I love to watch your farm and your works.

[@tanapongruengwattanawisit8600]

I live in Thailand I want to ask What material is used to cover the java fern crate?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Hello! Those are Greenhouse panels 👍

[@tanapongruengwattanawisit8600]

@@AquariumPlantLab Thank bro

[@m.sadegh372]

Do you use fungicide to prevent fungus?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Nope! Haven’t needed to!

[@m.sadegh372]

Hello/ I grow plants like you. Do you also get involved in cyanobacteria?? And that you change your soil?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Various algaes haven’t been much of an issue for me. Plant dense that is one of the best things you can do to keep cyano/algae under control. I change soil out when plant growth starts to slow down or get leggy.

[@daurantopales6008]

Helllo, Cryptocoryn, is it possible ?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

That is one species I haven't experimented with much yet. Ive grown it emersed with success, the hard part is propagating it readily. 👍

[@dawaynemauerman6846]

Ya but what happens to the plants when you take them out to sell

[@AquariumPlantLab]

They get harvested, bagged and labeled, boxed and shipped out 🌱 ✈️

[@jimquitshowingmyname962]

I believe I heard you say in one of your videos that the concentration of fertilizer in the water is too high for aquarium fish. Did I hear that right? If I heard that wrong and it is ok for fish to be in the water, I'm thinking about adding 1 foot by 4 foot flood trays over my two 55 gallon breeding tanks. Pump from the tank up to the trays. Overflows out of the trays at the desired depth in the tray. With all of that expanded clay in there it would act like a giant bacteria bed with the plants aiding in nitrate removal.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

If you want to have fish in the grow setup I would not use hydroponic ferts as they are concentrated and not meant for that purpose. In such a case I would recommend sticking with some sort of fert made specifically for aquariums (example, Easy Green by Aquarium Coop or Thrive by NilocG) and dosed according to instructions. I imagine this would work well and that the added nutrients from the fish waste would be helpful as well. 👍

[@jimquitshowingmyname962]

@@AquariumPlantLab I have & use Thrive.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

@@jimquitshowingmyname962 Awesome! I am curious to see how your setup works. You should make a video :)

[@deepinthemangroves208]

Silica sand is better than clay balls . The biggest aquaponic guy in Australia switched all of his clay balls to silica sand . Better harvest on all of his vegetables , fruits and fish.

[@Angrytoddler]

I don’t get how he has 27k followers and the others have millions.

[@santhoshcsk9885]

I'm from India can i get plants

[@AquariumPlantLab]

I wish I could but I am unable to ship outside the US 🌱

[@santhoshcsk9885]

@@AquariumPlantLab ok sir keep upload videos