Aquascaping Essentials: CO2, Fertilization, and Water Parameters Explained

[@gaveaassessoria3259]

Este canal é obrigatório, fundamental, para está começando e para quem já é Aquarista experiente. Eu fico ansioso quando tem vídeo, pois sempre aprendo. Digo para vocês que é o único canal que acompanho sobre aquário plantado. Simplesmente vocês não têm concorrentes. Parabéns e obrigado por difundir conhecimentos para o mundo do aquarismo. As pessoas precisam entender que o hobby só cresce com difusão de conhecimento e isso vocês são de graça. Obrigado, Djalma - Brasil

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you for your kind words. 🙏😇

[@matheusvalle6225]

Excelente mesmo. Muito informativo, realista e agradável de se assistir. O vídeo de algas, esse e o de fertilização (mais recente) são determinantes para um aquário plantado estável.

[@mattiasastholm7279]

You are the best youtuber within the world of Aquariums thanks!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers man. 🙏🏻😎👍🏻

[@MrBStarbuck]

Tons of great information. I thought I had completed my CO2 research and was ready to purchase but I had no idea about a reactor. Awesome video!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Brian, glad we could give you new info! Mission accomplished. 😎

[@Stephan_Koeller]

I started my new Scape with the Tropica 90 Days Programm and the Tropica App. Now I am in week 4 and... it works. Good for Beginners too.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, Tropica definitely know what they're doing. Great company, great brand.

[@kulcsa2000]

Please do a guide on lights, it’s much needed :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, it's coming really soon!

[@sG-fx8ei]

@@GreenAquaShop Yes.. we are waiting for your video. Thanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

Will do, thanks for following, cheers!

[@kidgrave]

I hope you guys measure the par readings of your tanks. :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

@@kidgrave No we absolutely don't. I'm gonna definitely talk about the science, and what we do and don't. And why we don't do it.

[@aquapromoz]

I was just looking for a video about TDS for planted tanks, and as always. Green Aqua did not disappoint. Now need to find a way to increase my TDS from 70 to 120.

[@GreenAquaShop]

GH and KH plus. :)

[@kishorkumardas3161]

One of the best video till now... thanks for such quality knowledge. Love from India❤💛💚

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like our tutorial, thanks for watching mate. 🙏👍

[@harshulgupta7461]

What is cost estimation for CO2 in rupees

[@lobitorockdriguez]

Empeze a ver sus videos hace 4 días, y me quedé sorprendido por todo el contenido y la cantidad de información. Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos . Saludos desde Mexico

[@HAlves-ip9cn]

Good info but, honestly, i was expecting a bit more. If the video is meant for beginners you could have explained what products do you use on the exposition tanks, the mL, the frequency and why did you chose the ones you use. I know you guys use mainly ADA mineral and brighty K + excel daily but you havent explain where is the N and P coming from. Just fish waste (N) and fish food (P) in addition to the soil nutrition?.... and how much should one use per L and how to adjust it. what parameters to look for, for example what leads you to decide that extra iron is needed..... When you supplement iron or, for example, phosphates (to fight Green spot), how much are you adding per L, how often and for how long... the answer to these questions were the kind of info i was expecting... On a more advance level, what do you guys fell about PPS-pro and EI, etc... why you dont like those systems and prefer to use what you use. You could have explained why you limit N in the tank (to get the best red colours out plants? and limit growth and, therefore, tank maintenance?). Also, by not supplementing extra N, how do you reach the 20/30ppm you were mentioning, since all tanks have different plant mass and fish stock and will produce/consume different levels of N. How do you keep it steady at that level... maybe these questions would grant a part 2 video on this topic..😉Anyway, great video as always.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good points mate, I'll address these in a next Q and A video. Stay tuned for next week!

[@pabloesquivel754]

Balazs u have so much knowledge that is not even fair,so calm,straight to the point,super nice videos and equipment...jizzz,all in one!!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

You have no idea how little knowledge I have. 😅 I just pretend well on camera... 😇🤣

[@pabloesquivel754]

@@GreenAquaShop LOL hahahaha!!!!!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

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[@pabloesquivel754]

@@GreenAquaShop can u please make a video talking about the different types of algae and how to prevent and eliminate them,i have a black spotted algae on the leaves of my telantera cardinalis and is not a lot of info out there,Thx man!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

There is an algae guide video on this channel, check that out.

[@arjuncdas5524]

Happy independence day😍love from india

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers! 🙏👍

[@djpseudoname2023]

Another excellent video. Very helpful information and visuals. Wish there was a shops like yours in the U.S. Petco and Petsmart stores should not be selling 🐠 🐟 and other animals. The company and its staff seriously lack the knowledge and training needed as seen in your professional business staff and KZbin videos. Visited both stores over the weekend (Petco and Petsmart) and saw dead fish at the bottom of tanks or stuck to filters and the lights in the tanks were either broken or turned off. Plants 🌱 being sold in separate tanks were deteriorating, yellow or brown. When I ask staff questions about the fish or aquarium care products, the response is usually, “The guy who takes care of the fish and other animals is off today.” 😳 Thank you for sharing your videos with passionate aquarium hobbyist. Looking 👀 forward to seeing your next video.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot for the nice comment Donald, you're great! We're trying our best to give you as much info and inspiration as we can. You should definitely look up ADG over in Texas, they're really nice.

[@djpseudoname2023]

@ Green Aqua - will do. You guys are great with responding to your subscribers comments. Wishing you continued business success 🙏🏽

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks again, we'll even have a q and a session on next Thursday! 😉

[@rochelled1215]

Excellent presentation and I learned some new things. I know it gets said a lot but I am going to say it again anyway - I wish you had a shop in the USA! Thanks for the videos, I appreciate each one.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the encouragement Rochelle, I'm not sure we can come up with competitive prices in the US though, shipping would cost too much, we would not be allowed to ship plants, etc. But we will definitely consider it in the future, it's not a done deal that we won't.

[@manydman]

@@GreenAquaShop How about The Benelux ? A shop here would put all other contenders I know of out of business. Physical shop.

[@thorwaldjohanson2526]

​@@GreenAquaShopdoing collaborations with shops around the world would be great. Make content with them and build a larger community.

[@orocovis1000]

I was thinking about getting into this hobby , but there is so much maintenance and supplies needed. The list is end less. Co2 tanks, wow. I have much to learn before I venture into this hobby. Love the videos.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, but once you have all the right technology it's a no brainer really. You'll be able to concentrate on the setups. It is a cool hobby, not much info is needed to have algae-free tanks.

[@TheCineScaper]

Nice guide, love it!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you Máté, so great that you like the tutorials too, not only the cinematic ones. 👍

[@raedowning2243]

I know this was done about a year ago but so much good information. I also watched the master class and it was great. I'm new to planted tanks and aquascaping. I am actually doing my first real planted tank in a 215 gallon tank. I wish I'd found your videos before I started. I haven't made all the novice mistakes but I've made a few. However, we are happy with it so that's really what counts. I'm so anxious for the plants to start growing in and filling out the tank more. Looking forward to more of your vidoes.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Welcome to the channel, glad you like what we do, and especially glad that you think the most important thing is to like your own creation, with the mistakes and all. That's my way of thinking too. Also, you'll be better and better with every new scape you make. Cheers!

[@renepicota3042]

Please start shipping to the USA. Thanks.

[@crimescene3448]

been dosing DIY CO2 for close to 4 months but only had pearling once 😢😢. It never came back, most plants melted and lost about 8 cups of ground cover expensive plants which made me give up. Yesterday i then watched a video about inline reactor and better ways to dissolve CO2. I then moved my co2 today and put it right under the powerhead outlet, i can SAY IT WAS A SUCCESS coming back to my tank from work with all plants pearling like nobody's business . With the roots tabs i put in and liquid fert i dose hahaha i believe i am going to make a jungle

[@soueuluan]

Awesome content, Balazs! As always. Thank you so much, it really helped me.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh, really glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻

[@tuxmatrix]

I have been through so many channels in KZbin and overall internet, nothing compares to you. It is unbelievable both the level of production of videos and the content, you should be up for an award. I can't get enough of watching videos and learning!!! keep it up!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Wow, thank you! I'm so happy you appreciate our production effort, a lot of energy goes into this.

[@saptarshiguin3117]

Best video i want to you boss need this store in india

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, glad you like our store. 😎

[@GoodKyn]

OMG YES, I NEEDED A CO2 FOR DUMMYS LIKE THIS. Been watching so much vids and confused but this made it so much more understandable.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Love to hear that 😃 👍

[@Tindomul1of9]

Why should we add nitrates when nitrates are already building up in the aquarium? Thanks.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

If you are doing a 50% water change every week without dosing, your nitrates will possibly hit 0ppm. Which is bad for plants. Your plants are always absorbing nitrates and if you don't replenish them. Your plants will suffer. The 50% water change is meant to keep those nitrates from getting to high. ✌🙂🙏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, thanks for your help and answering the question. I would also add that ADA ferts do not have any nitrates of phosphates so the ones that you get from the tank itself will be enough with that dosing regime - between the two mandatory water changes.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

@@GreenAquaShop 🙏🙏🙏

[@GreenAquaShop]

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[@truong-art5112]

*Tons of great information. I thought I had completed my CO2 research and was ready to purchase but I had no idea about a reactor.

[@GreenAquaShop]

The reactor is always the best solution if you have a big tank and a strong filter underneath that can afford loosing some flow due to hooking that stuff onto the pressure side... You have 100% dissolve rate (save CO2), you have no bubbles visible in the tank to obstruct the view, and you have no tech in the tank.

[@truong-art5112]

@@GreenAquaShop yes thanks you

[@erikl4114]

Very usefull as ever !! Thanks for that 👌 i’m now waiting for the lightning guide 😁 P.S balazs at the and of the vidéo 🤣

[@GreenAquaShop]

Coming in probably 2-3 weeks! 😜

[@ronmutnjakovic3437]

Your tutorials are extremely informative - they cover the basics for beginners accurately- may I suggest a second series for intermediate to expert aquarists? None of us know everything. Technology, biological research, and tank keeping methods are constantly changing. Btw nice jorts Balasz haha!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like the video. 👍😁

[@crystalstoner1]

This is absolutely the best channel! Thank you

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome! Cheers!

[@thomasvaysse224]

Une vidéo de très grande qualité, comme toutes celle de la chaîne en général. Bravo !

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much Tom! Glad you like our production quality. Cheers.

[@bweb6]

Some fertilisers recommend dosing daily whilst others recommend a large weekly dose following a water change. Which method is better? Right now i fertilise daily in the belief a steady flow of daily nutrients is better. Thanks for the informative video! Love your work at Green Aqua.

[@GreenAquaShop]

I think dosing daily is a better idea, easier not to forget, steady levels, etc. With ferts like ADA for example, that are not very strong it would be a mistake to dose weekly. Thanks for your comment, it's great!

[@richardsobeck583]

I've watched a few CO2 videos, and you are the first I've seen to mention the washer in the regulator! CO2 regulators are different than Argon or 75/25 mixes mostly sold at welding supply stores. They should give out the washer for free.

[@A.76-v4z]

Man i love your store very complete in equipment and clean in everyway

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, it is very important for us to have a clean shop. Glad you noticed, thanks for the kind comment. Cheers!

[@marcelonunez8085]

WONDERFUL INFORMATION, ARE A MASTERS OF AQUASCAPING

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much Marcelo, really happy you like our tutorials! 😎

[@theanimalguy6934]

Lovely video explaining everything! For new hobbyists like me, this channel is just wonderful! I’m currently following your water change regime for a new aquascape! But, I’m having cloudy water due to bacterial bloom on day 2... should I continue waterchanging every day for this week?(no co2.)

[@vluthien]

At 13:21, you talked about "remineralizing" the water when using an RO solution. From that, I have two questions: 1) What does that mean exactly? If we don't have access to the GH plus product, what is the alternative from SeaChem, ADA, etc? 2) What should we do if we don't have an RO system? Is using SeaChem Prime only enough to treat tap water? Thanks for your videos, they're amazing~

[@GreenAquaShop]

Seachem has a good product for that, I don't remember the name though, I'm at home in bed, tired to look for it. :) You'll find it. Seachem Prime is enough to treat tap water but if the water has nitrates or it is too hard, you might have problems. Cheers.

[@affendyamir85]

The most complete guide video..i really enjoy your video..

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks! Glad you found this useful.

[@connorfleming4008]

I've kept fish for a while but never really been fixated on plants until I subscribed to your channel a while back. I'm now looking into co2 ferts etc etc and it's going to take a long time and lots of money to get to a stage where I can really start the process. I wish I could pick anything I need from a shop in one go lol! Thanks for the info again, good work guys!

[@GreenAquaShop]

I think it's a wise idea to collect stuff slowly, that's what I would also do... Yeah, the CO2 and the proper gear makes a big difference, I'm sure your tank will be a lot more beautiful after the improvements!

[@connorfleming4008]

@@GreenAquaShop I'm excited to build it all up and have a real go at it! I currently have a juwel tank that comes with white led bulbs. Would you suggest trying to get new lights in total or would that be OK to start off?

[@GreenAquaShop]

I think for a covered tank like Juwel you'll just be better of using what you have. If you're more serious you'll probably want to change that tank too, and you can change the lights together with that.

[@connorfleming4008]

@@GreenAquaShop yeah I'm looking onto changing the tank also thinking it's not the best option to keep the juwel

[@GreenAquaShop]

Juwel is good, but it is very entry-level.

[@jamesgreen9372]

Thanks Balazs ! Your insight is greatly appreciated. It was interesting to see a different view on testing and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). My biochemistry and molecular biology roots may have led me astray as I was counseled to do, watch, and record the numbers religiously. in addition, TDS said to be only for "trends" as it was a "combined value." There are constraints in associating with "techies" with aquariums. :) Your articulate and concise vlog put the topic in perspective. Thanks for making aquaspaping approachable for us new to the field, Jim

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for your kind comment Jim, happy that you found something to connect to in the video. Yeah, we use science, not thinking about it too much on a daily basis.

[@robertmiller5230]

Perfect information, I've been struggling with an aquarium for 1 year, will be taking all this information into developing a better aquarium set up. Thank you.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh, that's great, good luck with the tank, and remember, do not think about ferts, just dose regulary from good quality ferts and do the 50% weekly water changes, and you'll be fine.

[@robertmiller5230]

@@GreenAquaShop using seachem flourish, about 1 cap every week, after a water change.

[@GreenAquaShop]

That's not a lot.😉

[@vinodartist3613]

@@GreenAquaShop ha ha ha

[@cnarefeoglu8459]

Mükemmel video 🙋🏻‍♂️ Türkçe 🇹🇷 Altyazı var teşekkürler bro 👍

[@DWIPRATAMA5293]

I got a lot of new knowledge from this channel. Don't stop creating quality content like this Green Aqua! I always wait for the latest video every week

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much, glad you find our content useful. Stay tuned, more tutorials and inspirational videos on their way...

[@krishnakantduggirala9129]

Your videos are truly awesome for a beginner. On TDS, my scape has a TDS of 230 - how do I bring it down to 120 besides water change (tap water). Any guidance you can provide is much appreciated. Thanks

[@281sTravel]

I believe RO water will bring down TDS. Can even use distilled water.

[@nvelopestudio]

Always returning to these tutorials and its still helpful. I just purchased an Eheim Co2 400 system kit and I am about to install it. Its kinda easy, but I would like to know the bubbles starting point. My tank is 54L whole and heavily planted with easy and medium plants + red ones. Thank you in advance!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Well, all tanks are different, the drop checker color and your experience will have to say the final word. As a rule of thumb for that size I would go between 30-60 bubbles per minute for starters.

[@nvelopestudio]

@@GreenAquaShop Thank you very much for your advice!

[@huzefa333]

you are an excellent teacher, one video of yours clears the whole concept. Thank you so much and amazing gallery.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much for this nice feedback! 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@iGregM]

Really good learning material! Should be the first thing to watch for beginners, clears up a lot of things!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot, glad you found it useful! 🙏🏻👍🏻I think that the first thing would be filtration though.

[@dpatten]

Feeling more than welcomed to this beautiful world of aquascaping thanks to your shared experiences in these excellent and fun videos! If I ever find myself in Europe, visiting Green Aqua will be a priority!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Looking forward to have you over - should you be around. Until then - stay Tubed!

[@sucodelarangela]

Best aqua videos ever!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much! Cheers4

[@ricardocarneiro7797]

Unless you have a UV stereliser on your RO System never drink RO water as it no longer contains chlorine, therefore you run the risk of getting legionnaires disease from that lovely room temperature unsterelised RO water. Great channel!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good to know, thanks!

[@ionutungureanu1986]

As always quality information. Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and glad you found it useful. 👍🏻

[@zeyalzee]

After watching this video, i dropped my plans on getting a planted tank. I never thought it would be this much hard work and expensive. 😨

[@GreenAquaShop]

This was totally not my fault, before you go, please check our latest tutorial for beginners though.

[@thunderbolt61674]

"Go small..." Balasz said.

[@sam70yearsago92]

You guys are so close to 100,000 subscribers!Keep up the good work!Salute from North Borneo Island.🐠

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, expected any minute. Thanks for your support! You're far away but very close, the 100k giveaway might bring us closer, make sure you list yourself. 💡Details tomorrow in the video.

[@prsdprasanth]

Hi @greenaqua. I setup a new 125L tank. However as i asked in some of my other comments in some of your othwr videos, i used seeds to start. Also i used fire extinguisher for my CO2. However, here is how i started- Substrate: Power Sand Basic, Amazonia ver2, Amazonia powder Used seeds, dry start method, by day 7 had a nice carpet, then used lava rocks and drift wood along with JBL white sand to create path in the front to the center back. Here are the problems, after filling with water, ammonia is at its highest. Im using tap water. However, my tap water does not have chlorine. TDS of my tap water is about 114. Its been 3 weeks and ive noticed white algae on the drift would, cloudy water, and the carpet plants beginning to go dark green and kind of melt. Ammonia is still very high and so are the nitrates and nitrites. Im dosing secham stability every day as prescribed on the bottle. What could be wrong? CO2 levels seem fine. Im also dosing secham - trace, flourish excel, and iron. Ph is around 6 - 6.5. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPaoop6iteWq7M

[@GreenAquaShop]

Holistic view my friend, holistic view. I told you in one of the previous videos, that you can send a novel to me and I still won't be able to answer your question. Here are some questions for you, but note that I'm still not going to be able to answer you. What is the water temperature? What is your filtration? Even though it has no chlorine and it is of a good TDS, your water seems to contain a lot of Nitrate. Your ph is too low. How much water you change? What is your lighting? Are you sure the CO2 levels are fine? Anyways you might answer these, but I won't be able to help too much, just start you in the right direction. Again: look at what you don't have, not at what you have. Cheers.

[@kevc4976]

Great video guys , not too technical but gets the point across very well!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks! Well, the time did not permit us to be very scientific and technical, we tried to only talk about the topics and our everyday experience with that.

[@raypage1432]

Just started using co2 in my tank after watching your KZbin channel. Plants are looking good. Thank you for all your tips 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome Ray, glad we could inspire you to boost your aquarium. Cheers.

[@calinlar2836]

You are the best every day i learn something for you i love Green Aqua this year i come to visit green Aqua

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yess, good times ahead, looking forward to meeting you in person!

[@Nutakins]

Is 120ppm the sweet spot after 50% RO water change and the nutrients and GH are added? Keep up the quality videos!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, that's what we always aim for. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

Full of educational vedio...you r best person..keep it up..this vedio give motivation to Everyone

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much for your comment, I so appreciate your kind words, keeps me going, cheers!

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

@@GreenAquaShop you r best person , i follow your vedio and share your experience with others

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@lorenzocapelli4183]

Thank you very much for this fantastic video. Very useful. There is only one topic that i do not understand. Usually we learn that KH is very important for its relationship with PH stability and the general rule is not to go below 3°. I do not understand how you manage this topic only by adding a GH plus. How do you take under control the Ph instability without adding any KH corrector? Thank you very much for your feedback.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Well Lorenzo, the key is not to think about it, and not to measure KH. Haha. On a more serious not, I think the RO water is buffered by the GH salts we add to it, so the KH is stabile enough.

[@lorenzocapelli4183]

@@GreenAquaShop thank you for you answer, but i suppose that KH should be 0 inside your RO water, isn't it? Sorry to bust you with my questions but i like to understand well the topics. :-)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Well, as I have never (really, never!) measured KH in any tanks or in the RO barrel, I have no idea. I stopped thinking scientifically about the hobby. Well, not really, but as far as water quality goes, as long as I don't have problems (algae, fish or shrimp health problems) I don't contemplate on it.

[@maryseloyer]

Its difficult in english for me! But This video is very learning...🙄 Thanks a lot

[@zaferboran5343]

TÜRKÇE ALT YAZI OLDUGU İÇİN ABONE OLDUM .Teşekkür ederim .

[@MECH-MASTER]

Great source of information and quality products.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much, glad you like the tutorial, we're trying to explain what we use and why we use it, glad you like what we do. 😎👍🏻

[@five-0grinds947]

I can watch this video a hundred times and still won’t get tired of it! 😁and your shop it’s amazing! A haven for any aquarist! I just have a question do plants 🌱 have a Water parameters? Like for example tropical fish prefer more on the warm water but how about plants? Do they prefer a warmer water temperature or is it best for for them to have a cold water? Thanks for this knowledge you are sharing with us 🙏🏻🥂👌🏻

[@five-0grinds947]

Ps. I’m I correct? Do tropical fish prefer warmer water? 😅 any water parameters for rummy nose tetra please 🙏🏻 😁

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh, I'm not very good with knowing the ideal temperature for the different fish, but our colleague Lóri definitely would. And yes, there are plants that tolerate warmer water, we even have a category for that on our website under the plants section, check it out. And there are some that do not tolerate higher temps, all details we know of them is usually listed in their description.

[@five-0grinds947]

Thanks a ton! Definitely would check it out, can’t wait on your next upload 🌱🐠

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome. Thanks for following us, you're great. Cheers! 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@andressantos1681]

Excellent guide, they are the best, have not thought about putting subtitles in Spanish? I think there must be many people in Latin America who see them and not all speak English fluently, it would be very good! Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, we definitely thought about it, and I'm even mentioning your comment in next week's video, check it out. Answer there. 😉

[@JohnFormstone]

Thanks for sharing Balazs. I think there was something to take away from this video for everybody, not just beginners. 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome John, glad you found some interesting stuff in it too... 😎

[@zlk718]

It's interesting that various high level aquascapers give conflicting advice in regards to CO2 timing. Most often I have heard start 1 hour prior to lights on but here you say 2 hours and I have even heard in an ada tutorial they said to start at the same time as lights on so it's hard to know what is most accurate. Maybe the key is just to be consistent with it.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Well, CO2 levels need time to reach the proper levels for photosynthesis. When the light comes on, plants will immediately need it, so the biology says you should start the injection earlier.

[@igormarques4451]

Que loja top... realidades diferentes, aqui no Brasil os aquários chegam fácil a 30°c

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, warm water is not so good for tanks... Air conditioning is the solution if you can afford it.

[@joseaugustoc7905]

In order to get 30ppm of CO2 with kH 1, your pH can get as low as 6. So a lime green drop checker with kh 1 means that you have less than 30ppm of CO2, right? Could you please clarify how are you able to control the CO2 levels using such a low kH? Great video by the way, wish you could upload every day 😁

[@GreenAquaShop]

We don't know exactly how much Co2 we have. Just enough. Haha. But really.

[@wernervanderwesthuizen6059]

Love what you guys are doing.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for your support. 🙏😇

[@edstaart8548]

Great vid again. Too many bottles for me but I understand for every budget and situation you carry it. Hope your Masterpiece is doing well? .

[@GreenAquaShop]

Haha, I might answer your comment in next week's video. Check it out, hope Peter won't edit it out... 😂

[@nemo8649]

Hi greenaqua this video is perfect :) I have a question What is better use for new planted tank...enough green agua GH plus or I have increase KH with green aqua GH/KH plus ....I use RO watter Thanks 😊

[@1991watch]

Perfect super clear regarding GH/Kh etc... How about the PH? do we need to test this even with a TDS of (120=GH3)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Not if you don't see problems (filter bacteria will suffer below ph 6.4). TSD corresponds to GH, and KH is kinda "part" of GH so no need to test these two separately.

[@cagrahmetodabas5230]

this is an old video but its very useful for me. Balazs, you are doing a great job. thank you for all, ıf you come here (Turkey) ı wanna meet with you :)

[@lloydmendonca8009]

What time of the day should we dose fertilizers into the tank before or after co2 and lights are swtiched on?

[@faidzsalrafdzi89]

With the climate here in Malaysia it is really hard to get the temp low. My tank is running at 28 - 29 deg C. Need a chiller but they are expensive. It will be great if i could get 26 deg c. Btw my tank is looking fine n im happy about it. Probably it will get better if i can get the temp lower. Btw, the video is just great!

[@uniteagainstthefitnah]

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[@Mr.J_aust]

Great video sir.. I am trying to understand that oxygen suppliment part, the planted tank doesn't need any oxygen suppliment or filters ?

[@warrenmckenzie5617]

very informative and enjoyable watch

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you so much, Warren. :)

[@carlosa.f.v.4447]

hola GREEN AQUA felicidades por la explicacion y por videos como estos ayudan mucho ,sois los mejores , una pregunta ,para fertilizar con los abonos de ada cuanto abono se ha de echar al acuario ? depende de lo plantado que este o siempre es una pulsacion cada 20 litros saludos y gracias

[@GreenAquaShop]

Always dose 1 ml per 1 liters. Thanks for watching and commenting, cheers.

[@dvzxo]

I’m kind of sad because I went into this with such little knowledge and began to love it and now I’m learning how expensive this is.

[@MrUSAFMatt]

and how much work it is. Fish are not easy at all. Its going to take alot of money, time, and knowledge to be successful

[@amauryverne1253]

Hello. I experimented with a diy cansister and put the heater inside the tupperware like the oase canisters. My question is, does the heat radiation produced by the heater affect the bacterial colony when it is 2cm away?

[@31X70]

hi , nice day , want to ask what a perfect tds to a aquascape tank ? is tds is important to plant ?

[@nenadtrivkovic85]

You are great, a great help to us beginners. I have a question. How much is the pressure at the outlet of the reducer? I have the same one so I don't know how much to set. Thanks in advance.

[@GreenAquaShop]

2-3 bar.

[@ronaldbehr]

Lover the videos guys , Thanks for the technical stuff

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, glad you found it useful.

[@ronaldbehr]

​@@GreenAquaShop its a pleasure , I have a question about water parameter's. I am using RO water but not using anything to for the GH or KH , I've Seiryu stone in my aquascape. can one not just add Seachem Trace to remineralise the water?

[@wolverinebear5357]

Constantly looking for a good check valve I've resorted to taking the diffuser out everyday, even when it dont backsiphon completely it still allows diffuser to fill with water an it takes forever to push that water out with the pressure from the co2 cylinder.

[@GreenAquaShop]

ADA Check valves work great for us.

[@Eric-bq1jo]

If I have a low tech tank and do not want to use co2, can I use Seachem Flourish Excel as a weekly substitute? I've read that it can harm your plants but others say it's needed since there's no co2 injection. Thanks for all of your content Green Aqua!

[@DetectiveLopez.]

You use a Reactor and a diffuser for one tank as the beetle counter you said was just for show is connected to a diffuser, is this right?

[@thesalviniadude3882]

Is it possible to attach a needle valve to a Neo Co2 bottle? Ive only seen it being used on pressurized systems. Thanks

[@emadee3203]

excuse me, Does the fertilizer in the tank affect the TDS number and how do I keep the correct number with the fertilizer?

[@quentin7363]

Amazing Video, as usual! I use seachem advanced+trace+iron to fertilize my tank, and it appears that there is no nitrates in that mix. I wonder if this could be a problem for the plant growth? My nitrates level is, as expected, 0 in my tank. Sometimes my plants look not as red/green as they should be, and I wonder if this nitrate issue couldn't be the source of the problem... Thanks!

[@paesanng]

Just got my ADA Pollen 30 mm today. Have ordered check valve (I think it's called Ruby?), drop checker and beetle counter. My tank has been living without CO2 since it started 5 months ago, I thought I'd try the CO2 out. Will get the CO2 canister, pressure reducer and solenoid when all the glass comes.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You'll see how much better it will be! And you'll afford to light it a lot more, you'll have a vibrant underwater clean world, you'll love it! CO2 makes the difference!

[@paesanng]

@@GreenAquaShop Yeah I have heard my light may be too strong for a non-CO2 tank, hence I do get some brown like algae and this neon green hair algae here and there. Over all, I got the CO2 just to try it out and the fancy glasswork along with it to make it a good display for my home. Especially with the fine bubbles of CO2 forming a sort of mist within the tank.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh, that's cool, you'll see how much better everything is gonna be with that.

[@realtorsam1]

Nice Presentation I am from the US will keep in touch.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Sam, glad you liked this tutorial, thanks for following us! We read and answer all comments (at least for now😉) so please feel free to post under any video that you questions or comments about.

[@luiswicho5301]

Hi, this video is amazing. I saw it a few times. I'm watching again because I think I have an issue. Here are my parameters. PH 7 KH 3 GH 5 Are they OK? Do you need more information? Thanks a lot.

[@GreenAquaShop]

These look fine to me. Yes.

[@augustvukosovich4683]

I didn't know phosphate was good to combat green algae. Thank you for the tip.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, fingers crossed that you sort that out.

[@varonivlogs]

Excellent video, thanks for making this rich content available. This channel inspires me.

[@GreenAquaShop]

That is cool to hear, thanks for the kind comment. You're welcome.

[@binlin6263]

Hi I am sorry I don't understand would tell me what's best level gh for plants aquarium or it need to make a decision based on tds thank you

[@abhijeetvernekar440]

GH is below 150 is ok, but more important is KH in water, because if KH is not stable your entire system will fluctuate,your KH should be 1 to 3 degree, not above that this is range for advance planted tank. If your KH not stable your PH will fluctuat dramatically. And that's the reason plants melts more offen.

[@binlin6263]

@@abhijeetvernekar440 thank you so much

[@zlk718]

The pH of my RO water is 6.6 before injecting co2, despite using ryuoh stone and ada brighty K (pH buffering version) Do I need to raise my pH and how would you suggest doing so? I'm concerned with pH getting too low with CO2 injection for bacteria and I assume that might be too low for clithon corona snails.

[@fabioprata9539]

Great video guys. I am waiting for the video about the initial steps with a new aquarium. How many water changes, do I need Purigen, how to avoid alge... 😉

[@GreenAquaShop]

I actually touched the topic in the end part of the contest tank building mini-series, just because of your request. Check that out. 💡

[@fabioprata9539]

Green Aqua yes, I did already watch it but I still don’t know what are the schedules of water changes, when to start fertilization.... what else to take care at the beginning... But I will research about it. Thanks!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Ferts on day 1. Water changes: daily for the first week, every other day for the second week, two times on the third, and weekly from the fourth. All 50% changes.

[@fabioprata9539]

Green Aqua thank you very much! I will be using the Seachen Flourish fertilizers. I am bullying a low light aquarium. Should I reduce the doses of fertilizers that Seachen recommends on their daily table? Thanks!!!

[@raiyanbarmawer4756]

I just wanted to know how many hrs we have to leave canister filter turned on.?

[@nicken818]

Is it necessary to add any beneficial bacteria additive for new tank setup while using Ada amazonia soil ?

[@armandbarthelemy9428]

Great quality and great infos like usual with you guys

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks! Glad you found this useful.

[@AquariumGardensAquascaping]

Nice video guys, really good watch 😊

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh cool, it means a lot coming from you guys. Was a bit afraid at the beginning, the topic seemed a bit dry but somehow managed to make it more colorful with editing... 😉

[@AquariumGardensAquascaping]

Green Aqua I think it’s a great watch, I like these type of videos 😊 and answers lots of questions , viewers will find it super useful! 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers mate, good to have such feedback - especially from you!

[@dHeybmendoza]

Hi Green Aqua, i’m new to this hobby and this review is very informative. Question, which is better to use RO water or TAP water?

[@troublingleaf]

I'm not part of green aqua, just someone who watches their channel, bit I'll try to help. For what purpose? If it's for a drop checker you "NEED" 4DKH water, R/O or tap will not cut it. But if it's just for your tank water my advice is to test your tap water, and research your chosen fish species, you might be lucky and have "magic" tap water, but that is pretty rare. If your water parameters are less than ideal I personally would reccomend mixing R/O with tap water to get within the desired range, I'm picky, but I like to work out the ratio, this can quickly be figured out with a large measuring jug and some test strips or drops, start at 5% tap water and go from there. Or you could use a product like seachem equilibrium to remineralise the R/O, that way you dont need tap water at all. Usually I use rain water, and sometimes mixed R/O when I'm running low on rain water, but I would not recomend this if you live in an area with a lot of air polution (that includes traffic polution) as the rain will pick this up from the atmosphere and your fish will be swimming in it, not ideal.