AQUARIUM PLANTS TUTORIAL PART 2 - FAQ FOR BEGINNERS

The second part of the Aquarium Plants tutorial series is a very basic presentation of the aquatic plants in general. We're answering the most common beginner's questions about plants that can be used in nano tanks or in non-CO2 environments. We try to speak as little Latin as possible and trying to create an entry-level guide presenting as many freshwater aquarium plants as possible, without overwhelming you. Did we succeed?
Watch the first part of the series too: • AQUARIUM PLANTS TUTORI...
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[@maxguna]

My day doesn’t get complete until I hear the line “Welcome to the beautiful world of Aquascaping “

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks for the kind comment. Stay Tubed then!

[@richaxe3099]

Great work! By far the best aquatic channel on YT. And these guys actually respond if you ask a question. These people are focused on the best aquatic results, pushing the limits of the scape world and putting customers first!

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Love the music chosen. Great video as always. Thank you guys

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[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Josh, you are great, it's these feedbacks that keep us going, really. Stay Tubed :)

[@dpatten]

Couldn’t stop smiling while watching this video tonight! Fun commentary! Never be afraid to say the right words the wrong way. It’s good conversation at least and a kind friend will then get the chance to help you say it better.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Haha, indeed, thanks for the comment Daniel. :)

[@Trevorfoggia]

Excellent tutorial video with humour and professionalism in bucketloads. I always look forward to Thursdays since finding your site. Well done guys.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much for the support, glad you like the Thursdays because of our videos. Cheers.

[@ionutungureanu1986]

Another quality video, full with useful information. Massive respect to the Green Aqua team👏👍👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the kind comment and glad you found this useful. Cheers.

[@aquariumplantman]

Ahhh, my favorite channel, oh how I look forward to each weeks video. 🌱💚

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks again Pete, as always, you are great for supporting us with views and comments!

[@christophergustaves253]

Definitely my favorite video so far. Would love to see one on different types and different ways to fertilize.

[@GreenAquaShop]

This is a very good idea. Should we do this in the future. ;)

[@zorminster]

Really glad that they touched on how setup can impact plants in ways other than 'it won't grow'. In particular, as a beginner doing low tech I was extremely frustrated trying to get reds into the tank because they just wouldn't do it. Lots of internet wisdom led me to trying to dose more iron, putting red potters clay in the substrate, and any number of other things all to no effect. I'd also never heard it called ARM- always "AR Mini" here in my local.

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

Excellent and fun! Thank you to both of you!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching and for sending us this nice comment. Cheers.

[@markf6428]

Love the videos guys, Green aqua has become my go to for aquascaping. Thanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

That is cool to hear, mission accomplished from our side. Cheers Mark!

[@dancingmonkey1712]

Awesome video! Your channel is probably my favorite one, you guys always provide lots of information in a nice way! And your videos really helped me with setting up my first high tech tank! Greetings from Poland, whenever I’ll be passing by Budapest, i’ll make sure to visit you!

[@GreenAquaShop]

That is cool to hear, looking forward to have you over someday! Thanks for the kind comment!

[@johnsonboy62]

This channel is so good. Much tutorial and guide for us as a beginner aquascape haha and low tech non CO2 tank!! Thanks much

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, glad you find useful what we do. Cheers.

[@nescafeicez]

Please don't stop making video... THE BEST review n tutorial...

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much, glad you found it useful. Thanks for the support, will continue posting for sure. Stay Tubed.

[@terrywilliams5810]

Morning " team" . What a lovely video this morning, you guys should be a comedy duo, lots of fun ,but also lots of information too. Your videos always brighten my day. Thank you so much for sharing, great quality also.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching, and thanks for the kind comment. Love working with Tommy.

[@syamalp1]

It is much easy to understand by watching you guys... Thanks, Green Aqua.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, glad you liked this.

[@kelly-bo-belly]

So thankful for these videos. You guys are great Fyi, I would totally watch a video about specific plant families. Lol y’all have an entertaining banter and the backdrop is beautiful. Plus I am learning. :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers Kelly, you are most kind, glad you liked this vid, thanks for the feedback!

[@alimilq]

Laughed and took a ton of notes! Thanks!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, glad you found this useful! :)

Great video, hugs from Brazilian aquarists!

[@GreenAquaShop]

I think we need the best Brazilian aquascaper on the channel soon. Will look into it.

[@ShawnHineidi]

Loving the quality content guys. Make it a trilogy and do Aquarium Plants Tutorial Part 3 sometime this year.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Will do, cheers.

[@annahmclean1569]

Looking forward to more educational videos of the beautiful world of aquascaping!keep them coming!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Will do Annah, thanks for the kind feedback, cheers!

[@safwansayeem2784]

Oh my!!!! That many subtitles!!! Love your। videos. Thanks for helping us in this hobby . Love from Bangladesh

[@GreenAquaShop]

Welcome to our channel 😄Cheers to Bangladesh

[@thaiminhtan7390]

Thanks to the green aqua for giving me more experience about plants, the video is great

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, glad you found this useful.

[@janemarriott3389]

I love your style and content. Thanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Jane 🙏

[@wildcoastliving5600]

Another dope video. Thanx guys.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks for the cool feedback!

[@Fsuholley]

Love Love Love. Excellent content & excellent production.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much for the kind comment, your support is much appreciated!

[@arizalmaulana2801]

Finally the second part, thank you bro

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, thanks for the feedback!

[@amitjg79]

Love your friendly fights hahaha, awesome video as always. Thanks a ton.

[@GreenAquaShop]

We really like to tease each other, haha.

[@davidrocha1719]

Another great clip guys ! I take pride in saying I’ve learned most of all i know from greenaqua Farmer and Jurijs videos ! I wish I could attach my tanks picture so you guys can see how much of an impact you guys make ! Love the videos guys

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks David, so glad we contributed to your enjoyment of the hobby. Mission accomplished, really.

[@jenniferlong5957]

The only plant I got red color from in a low grade tank was Melon plant, and I had to add liquid iron daily. I love to listen to your accent and you do really well with English. Keep up the good work! WV USA

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Jennifer, doing my best :) Yeah, Iron helps with the red colors too, but it's mainly the light...

[@Braitzell]

Thank you for this very informative and educational video. Cordially sincerely.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the nice comment. Cheers Michel.

[@dlealchicago]

Love this video type! Please make more like this. I wish I can order plants from you to help support the channel but I live in USA. Great videos thanks for the info!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for that! You can support us by just watching and commenting. It means a lot, really! Cheers!

[@ramenchuu]

Very helpful, thanks! 😊

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad to read this. :) Thanks for watching us.

[@AlanScaping]

Thanks for the tips!!!! Help me gain lot knowledge

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good to hear that, cheers, and thanks for the feedback.

[@ACOSIPAR]

EXCELENTE POR FIN LA TRADUCCUION BIEN SEÑORES SON LOS MEJORES

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much, glad you like the 'innovation' here. Sorry, that it is automatic subtitles only, but this is what we could do now.

[@marcwalker2300]

Another great video, lots of info - very helpful. I will be watching this a few more times as I get closer to a high tech set up. Thanks guys - loving your work Marc from uk

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the feedback mate, your support is much appreciated - as always. Cheers.

[@marcwalker2300]

Another question... if I were to set up a low tech tank with only epiphyte plants would I still need to use an aqua soil base or would a sterile gravel/ pebble base be ok as I would be adding liquid fertilizers? Thanks for your help

[@GreenAquaShop]

It is not necessary, and it would be more beautiful to use some decoration sand around the structure you build.

[@marcwalker2300]

@@GreenAquaShop Thank you... Your a huge inspiration and help : )

[@huntersazzadulislam143]

Thank you. For responding my comment . Lots of love to you people from Bangladesh . We love watching your videos . ❤❤❤❤❤

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks again for the support man!

[@maritvansplunter6924]

This was educational and a lot of fun! 😁👏🏼

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you found this useful!

[@anupaminthetube]

جزاك اللهُ‎ Thank you

[@billybull6149]

Very nice video!! Thank you!!! Hello from Greece!!!😀

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the feedback, you're great. Cheers.

[@BodgieFromStraya]

totally forgot this was Thursday! lol really love this video!!! so useful for people like me who don't have co2!

[@GreenAquaShop]

So glad to read this! Good thing that we reminded you, haha!

[@matthewward5892]

Ace video thank you for the inspiration to start my first ever tank

[@GreenAquaShop]

That is a cool project, so exciting. Good luck with it Matthew, and remember: you'll be better and better with every scape you do, so don't expect to be perfect with the first one. This a very nice learning process.

[@user-ql4dt5kb3f]

Like. Спасибо огромное ребята за перевод. Видео стало смотреть намного комфортнее. Thanks from Russia.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, it's auto translate but that's what we could do in a short run. Will add that to our older videos too.

[@shanebep3135]

Literally filling my brains with info everytime I watch one of your videos guys. I love how you all explain things, and how honest you guys are too. It really helps me (and I'm sure others) plan out their aquariums and maintain them afterwards. For example I planted hair grass (was told it wouldnt need co2) and it pretty much melted within four days, if only I watched this video before I bought the hair grass hahaha but I'll be adding co2 soon after hearing your advice. Thank you, you damn beautiful people

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks for the cool comment! Glad you found the info we provide useful! Really.

[@shanebep3135]

@@GreenAquaShop always!

[@antoniogilmarquez7138]

Hola, como siempre un video fantástico sobre plantas. Saludos.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much Antonio!

[@uohtreB]

Thank you very much

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome. :)

[@newmexicoaquatics282]

Very informative. Thank you, as always! - Little Bobby

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers Bobby. :) Thanks for the watching.

[@mackarof77]

nice vid green aqua, quality delivered as expected :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks for watching Matej, as always.

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good one guys.. 🎉

[@TheCarAddict]

Good video! Thanks!🌱🌱🌱

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the feedback, cheers.

[@ttw369369]

Wonderful lesson, Thank you both, yes start learning the Latin words for my friends who will visit my house. lol

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL.

[@hugoballs]

i really enjoy these types of Q&A videos. One of the commenters mentioned that you should do a video on specific plant species, which i completely agree with. A 3-4 min video outlining the pro's and cons of each plant and tips on how to use them in a scape would go a long way towards helping us rookies progress in this hobby. Maybe break it out into a separate mini series? Anyway, keep up the good work and thank you for putting out quality content.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Now that you backed up the idea I'm really starting to think on how to do this. Thanks!

[@shanebep3135]

I would love this!! It's hard to find videos on specific plant types some times and these guys would fill that void with a series on that

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers! Thanks for the vote!

[@seamuscinneade3877]

I’ve found that Staurogyne Repens works well for carpeting without CO2. Especially in a shallow tank. You can take trimmings and plant nearby and it fills in very nicely.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes stauro is a good low-tech plant, but you'll have to trim it often to keep it low. Some people just don't like that effort - including me, haha.

[@borinvlogs]

Green Aqua is my favourite channel on KZbin. I hope you guys post the videos a bit more frequently. 💚

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the support, glad you like what we do. Our production quality can only be ensured with weekly one video - on Thursday, with occasional cinematic short on Monday. We simply can't do more, we spend too much time with the production - more than you can imagine. Plus we're answering all comments, I don't know many youtubers who do that.

[@WorldAquariumSingapore]

super nice quality video and awesome plants talk

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the kind comment, you're great!

[@maithree]

Quarantine. That's one word he wouldn't miss pronounce after 3 months of corvid. Great vid. Please do more of this you two.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Guess what, I said it and KZbin demonetized that video thinking I'm talking about the pandemic. I had to dispute that and it got released. Haha.

[@bhismoas]

This channel bring me back to this hoby :D

[@GreenAquaShop]

Mission accomplished, very cool to hear.

[@kitekatka18]

I would love video about plants for higher water temperatures. Greetings from sizzling Arizona!

[@tinynatureaquatics6537]

very informative video again.. thanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching, and thx for the feedback too. Cheers.

[@zodiac6780]

I see ''for beginners'',i share,i like!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks for the support!

[@monaangela4667]

Watching you guys is the perfect way to relax and learn in the same time. You are the best, thank you for making my day. 🙏👌👍😊😍 Once i used hair grass in non Co2 tank, and it didn't make it, totally melted, so Tamás was right about that : hair grass need Co2. This is my opinion. 😄😉

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the vote (against the hairgrass, haha).

[@monaangela4667]

@@GreenAquaShop 😂😂😂

[@geoventur]

you are amazing!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot. :)

[@mattnguyen1672]

Today, 3 months into my high tech nanoscape, I hate stem plants too. I never knew why you guys didn’t like it but now I know. Two bowls of trimmed plants was ridiculous lol.

[@GreenAquaShop]

See, this is a hard but beautiful hobby 👍

[@hugomalaya2055]

Amazing...

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thx!

[@magstheonlyone]

Always a great topic for discussion. I just stick with plants that are good for my water parameters, hard and acidic. I won't use co2 injection until I learn everything I can about low tech plants and everything relatable about it, lights, substrates etc. I will get into the beautiful world of co2 in the future thank to you guys, but no need to rush the learning process, I'm having a lot of fun with my tanks and watching green aqua every week.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, that's the proper way, take your time, and do things at your own pace. Much better than running forward like crazy, I agree.

[@selvendiranganesan6247]

Great tutorial Bala

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks! Cheers!

[@mirtagordillo3486]

Love all your videos very informative on how to use different types of plants my favorite plant is the anubia nana petite in one the pet store near me had only one time albino anubia nana petite and I was wondering does Green Aqua carries this plant

[@GreenAquaShop]

Of course! :)

[@fishysnowman9082]

Really nice video 👍👊🏻

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks for watching! As always.

[@adpaquastudio]

I love watching your videos because you teach a lot and it's not boring at all as you make fun of your fellow mates in the middle 😜.. can you teach us how to grow moss in detail as a single video ?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Moss is really easy to grow, I don't think that is a topic that should be covered separately. Most types are fine even without CO2.

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Nice tutorial

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, glad you liked it. Cheers.

[@majidn4936]

Thank you for your useful information...👌🙏hello from iran😍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks for watching.

[@nataniery]

I just can’t decide whether to choose a cube, 20 or 30 l, but I will definitely have another aquarium soon, albeit a nano :-) thank you for this video!

[@GreenAquaShop]

The bigger the better - it's more stabile and you can keep more fish. 20 liter is very very small.

[@edstaart8548]

Great vid,fun with plants,keeping it short ,thanks guys. Lol

[@GreenAquaShop]

Lol Ed, there you go, you know if you want. Haha. Thanks mate.

[@kelly-bo-belly]

That was pretty funny. ^^^ Well played, Ed. 🤣

[@v5ele]

Love the videos Green Aqua; any chance you want to share the "loved ones" as referenced at 15:23?

[@danielgregory5323]

Very helpful videos? Are you ever going to do live-streams? Or do you already and I just haven’t seen them yet, I am fairly new to the channel, only been watching for about one month. Thanks for all the help guys :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

We do some livestreams nowadays on instagram, but the quality of these will not meet our standards, so we usually stick to this format - it seams to be working fine.

[@omergezginaslan7744]

Thanks for your videos for beginners guys. Can u suggest plants for discus aquarium with high techs. (For 150x60x60)

[@nmmedicalmalad8892]

luminophila grows really well in low tech setups. its my favourite background plant

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us, and thanks for watching too. Cheers.

[@Lucianoaoao]

If someone talk to me and i don't want to talk to them. I recite all the plants i learned in green aqua. Hahaha Thank you Sir for making my life easier understanding plants.

[@thombathomba9188]

love your Videos :)))))))))))))))))))))

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, mission accomplished then.

[@selwop1]

After 1 month of using no co2, i switched to high-tech aquascaping and i have never looked back and regretted my decisions. thank you for producing such great quality videos!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Very cool to hear, mission accomplished! Cheers.

[@kuatiogui]

what does low tech or high tech mean?

[@selwop1]

@@kuatiogui Low tech is no co2, high tech is with co2 of course with co2 you need more light as theres more co2 in water

[@kuatiogui]

@@selwop1 i see, thanks. Something ive been wondering. Fish take in oxygen and give out c02. Plant take in c02 and give out oxygen. Isnt there a conflict of interest here?

[@selwop1]

@@kuatiogui wdym?

[@jameswilson329]

I'm here waiting. Tugger Edinburgh Scotland

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers Tugger!

[@vinithv6887]

I love green aqua.... love from India ( Tamil Nadu)

[@GreenAquaShop]

We love you too, thanks for the support.

[@biggus3309]

Water temperature in planted tanks is often overlooked, good to see you guys mention it in your videos.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, you are right. Very important!

[@HaiVQ37]

I really want to visit the area displaying all types of aquatic plants at Green Aqua. I hope Green Aqua can make a video about your showroom. Or if you already have a video introducing the plant showroom, please give me the link so I can watch it. I come from Vietnam. Thank you very much.

[@NaturesWhim]

i see those plants/moss are so happy =)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah! They get everything they need.

[@marinnn1234]

Agree for dwarf hair-grass, no progress without of CO2

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for supporting Tommy's experience. Cheers.

[@uibgers644]

Thanks for indonesia subtitle, i appreciated it

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome!

[@jenniferlong5957]

I agree on the dwarf hair grass, I planted a lot of it in a non-co2 tank and it all died. I used liquid fertilizer but to no avail.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the feedback. Did you use liquid carbon though?

[@ladislavhlohinec2814]

Have you thought about the reverse osmosis video? Which type to choose, how to start using RO water, advantages, disadvantages. What to watch out for. thanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

I did a maintenance video and RO guide just last week Ladislav. Don't miss that. :)

[@fikrirozali5551]

Tq beo

[@DeanhSaputra]

Wow amazing. At last your video have indonesian translate. Nice one 😍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, will do that for the older videos too.

[@dayankkumarasinghe]

Green Aqua, please upload a video about how to fertilize, lights intensity control, do water changes day by day right after a new setup. Thank you!

[@GreenAquaShop]

We have these, please check out our tutorials playlist.

[@maurizaarfian7096]

Wow, Indonesian subtitles, thank you😎

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, it's automatic, but better than nothing.

[@lukaszpawlaczyk5274]

I ♥️ Green Aqua

[@GreenAquaShop]

We love you too. Cheers.

[@TodayTestfbsfbsfbs]

I really like lilaeopsis brasiliensis and it's one of the best plant for low tech. I even had a tank that I want to rescape and had those ant in a tank with 2 months light off and this plant was in a extremely good shape green and great.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yepp, we just scaped a full-brasiliensis tank.

[@ajanggocrazyyycblessfree7483]

Hey man, for us that are housing animals sensitive to co2 like amphibians what should we do?

[@mohamedafzal3989]

thank you for my one second of fame by featuring my comment. haha. great video as always!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Haha Mohamed, you're welcome.