Setting up a planted aquarium | process and update

[@kkmeilicke]

I have loved having planted aquariums, and that's how I got into houseplants. I learned that I don't like a lot of fuss and maintenance, so now I have a 40 breeder with just a bunch of easy to grow things that don't need CO2 (bolbitis, anubias, swords, crypts) along with several pothos, a monstera deliciosa, and a peace lily growing out the back. Water stays clean!

[@mariahhasfuntimeshere]

I am no joke soooo happy you're getting back into planted tanks!! I just recently entered the hobby myself and I literally crave aquarium content now :) Such a lovely video and tank!!! Any plans for shrimp or fish?

[@pears263]

It’s nice to see someone my age also being interested in planted aquariums. I always felt like the community were all old biologists and nobody else my age was really into it. So glad I came across this video super interesting and relaxing to watch! Inspired me to maybe have my own planted aquarium

[@randbasic]

Nature aquarium is the best! He is always helpful and fun to discus plants and other projects. Great job!

[@akihiko6305]

When I first saw your videos months ago, it really got me into houseplants. My collection is still pretty small but I am really enjoying it. I also recently started my aquarium, also inspired by you. The only plant that I have in there is pothos 😅. Hopefully I can so something like this in the future.

[@amethysttoast3642]

this is sooo helpful and perfect timing, I was literally thinking of starting my own planted aquarium yesterday!!!

[@leoismyrealname]

I used to love aquariums so much and your videos excite me about them again

[@mortisia94]

I love aquascapes !!! This came out beautiful!

[@hoatzin5787]

Omg I love so much the vibes of your videos ! So relaxing and inspiring

[@amethysttoast3642]

that "I don't smoke" @2:46 is just precious and wholesome haha

[@Laneythekid]

I remembered your note about using paper towels to glue rocks together when making my terrarium yesterday! I glued wood and rocks together for my hard scape and then cultured Christmas moss. I love the idea of combining aquatic and terrestrial plants in terrariums. Planning on adding selaginella and oak leaf ficus 😀

[@vinsoriano493]

You actually inspired me to get more into planted aquariums from your setup with the aquariums on the shelves in your old place when I found you on tiktok earlier this year. I also just got around to setting up a walstad style 3 gallon bowl last week after seeing that planted bowl TikTok you posted a while ago. Planted tanks actually seemed really intimidating before but your videos made me really want to try them. Really enjoy your content.

[@quayswae]

OMG I love the way you create the layouts with the rocks and driftwood before you plant, you're so creative 🥺

[@donnamie3792]

paused at 2:11 because I just want to point out and say that you are sooooo creative and just ashadunadhhadhadwaaaaaaaahhh youre so great and wonderful and i just love you and chris and i dont think i will ever ever eveerrr get tired of you huhu

[@cjbartolome]

My favorite store ever! The owner is such a nice and sweet guy. Glad to see he's still in business :)

[@lydia5286]

Such a cool video. It’s so fascinating to watch and see the aquarium come together!

[@eyeashl]

sooo excited you're getting back into aquariums! i had a very basic one a year ago, but loved watching my dad create his 50 gallon tank when I was young. i think it's time to bring mine back. this video will be great guidance!

[@annawhitley176]

omggg i’m so excited for a new apartment tour, it looks so beautiful

[@benjiplant]

it’s coming soon!

[@crayoncitoz]

Can't believe i literally cried watching this cause it looks so pretty

[@ys._.s]

I really appreciate seeing how energetic and passionate when you talk about your plants so glad for watching this, it's made my day :)

[@KhlevinDannielleOliverosYambao]

at this point now after watching Benji's videos I think I'm in love with plants and Benji himself.

[@candybagels]

I also started with planted tanks! Definitely a good segway from aquascaping to house plants. You learn a lot about one that can be applied to the other. :)

[@shanefernandes9044]

Benji is the one and only reason I decided to start a planted tank myself ✨

[@stannetaprospere4301]

I have no desire to build an aquarium. Standing water kind of freaks me out. I'm just here because I like to hear Benji talk. His voice is very soothing.

[@adisadashinimaeva8428]

I have a small aquarium and lots of plants! And I absolutely love your channel! Atmosphere is so calm and relaxing~

[@elizabethkellerman7843]

You've helped me fall in love with a new passion! I'm so excited :)

[@ethrealnani]

You’re so creative! You literally created a little Aesthetic habitat. 🌱🌎🌿

[@plantseveryinch9024]

Oh I'd love to make a planted aquarium with a large peace lilly I have so I totally appreciate seeing these tutorials!! Where did you purchase you're tissue culture plants through ?

[@benjiplant]

i purchased most of them from my local aquarium store, but i provided links in the description if you want to buy them online

[@14.ghoullz]

It's pretty different but I love to make bioactive vivariums its way easier then aquariums in my experience. Aquariums are also very fun and it makes me so happy seeing the animals enjoying there habitat. It's fun to make too and it's going shopping for fish is also pretty fun. So what I'm trying to say is please make the aquarium and don't give up if it goes bad.

[@plantseveryinch9024]

@@14.ghoullzWhy do you find one easier than the other ?

[@plantseveryinch9024]

@@benjiplant Thanks I'll check the links out forsure :)

[@14.ghoullz]

@@plantseveryinch9024 I think it's more expensive making an aquarium and taking care of the water can be hard. And changing it. Depending on the plants you want you may need CO2. You need really big tanks and one problem with the water that you don't spot in time can make your aquarium die. I think vivariums also kinda hard. You may get mites if you don't quarantine and you pet reptile could try to eat your plants. If you don't put a pet its a terrarium. I think paludrium and ripariums look the best but I never made one so your need to do more research on those and on all these enclosure so you know what your doing.

[@katie4996]

Wow. That turned out so beautiful!! I probably won’t ever do aquarium plants. But I love what you did and loved the video! I’d be happy to see more!! I’ll live vicariously through you 😂

[@rafaelsombrio5764]

Finally I've been waiting for this to show your aquascaping

[@daynerd1]

I just love this and you! Your videos have inspired me to expand my green thumb from house plants/gardening to terrariums and aquariums. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jacquelinecosme7608]

I like how your so relaxed chill like watching you from beginning to now and I always learn this one should me to be patient 👍👍👍

[@lillianflores5560]

Nice for a beginning project. Keep on doing them. Learning a lot from. Thank u much 💓

[@heibai7034]

love that wood layout

[@ricewine_6336]

This is making want to start an aquarium again. But I had too many so I sticked with my indoor pond. Thank you for sharing!!

[@nfrgrl]

ur videos bring me so much joy and I'm totally making a terrarium now :))

[@FluorescentVibes]

Just found your channel and I’m obsessed!! 💛

[@jennifersutton3115]

Wow! I appreciate these tutorials. Thx for sharing 😊

[@cooperfox7680]

I love your videos so much! i get waaaay to excited when i see u uploaded...

[@Cat-mj1py]

I love your aquarium videos! might be my favourite type of content that you make

[@gretchenrieping9041]

OMG YES i started Aquascaping lately and I love it!!!! It’s awesome and you did a great job 👏🏻 love your videos ✌🏻💚

[@lialalezama443]

benjiii thank you for this! i wanted to get started on aquariums next year so im trying to do as much research as i can. i hope you continue to share more aquariums w us in the future :) !!

[@hollysano03]

This video makes me want to branch out and try this, so cool. Thank you

[@dianeangelica9384]

Very cool! I kinda want to make a fishbowl one now. 😍

[@Nicwalks]

Oh boy, your voice…❤ I love your plants too.😊❤

[@thelifeofstephlo4271]

Omg this is so beautiful! Thanks for the tips I’m upgrading my fishs tank to a bigger tank this weekend and I want to put a bunch of pretty plants in it

[@jacobflores1029]

Beautiful❤️ congrats Benji🥳🥳🥳

[@rachelfrombefore]

I’m finally starting in the planted aquarium hobby so this is right on time for me 😬

[@alexisgarcia3365]

We want more of this! Love your work! 😁

[@Taylor-di1rv]

Some of your background music reminds me of Stardew Valley and it makes me feel happy & calm :')

[@omzdubz]

Just a tip, pull the moss in half and just pull the jelly off the bottom. Saves much more time

[@marsf4883]

Wow, you have a great creative eye for sure! Looks really good, and the plants look super cute too. Oh, now you need some fish and other creatures inside too!

[@garcias2039]

Cycling..

[@kittencatten7632]

yess something colorful would be so pretty, like cherry shrimp or a betta

[@ggsttdn91]

@@kittencatten7632 Or chili rasboras, you could get about 15 without it being overstocked

[@natalievargas217]

loooveee that youre doing aquarium videos! more please!!

[@victoriablue2895]

I love your aquarium videos so much!! I want to learn how to make one myself and you make me so inspired to do it!!

[@sanshiii]

the way benji said i dont smoke is sooo cute 😭

[@susibug88]

This is awesome! I love planted aquariums and houseplants 💕. Please do more 😊💕

[@Elgatosupremacy]

who needs forests when you have benji's house?

[@evamunro6245]

I love the aquarium videos

[@jimmygimbal]

Love your channel Benji. :) I do house plants as well and I edit/film for a channel named Aquarium Co-Op.. and I’m Vietnamese lol. Good to see the diversity of the channel 🌱🪴🐠

[@jaimeyednals4713]

I love it I think it's become more amazing if it has a fish and cute turtle💚

[@ggsttdn91]

Way to small for a turtle, but it is a ten gallon so you could get some really small schooling fish like chili rasboras.

[@derpleyew]

“I never knew her name was Vivienne” omg I’m dying she’s so cute 😭

[@madelynnkiss4582]

Can you do a video explaining how you set up your planted tanks and sustain the plant life so well?

[@alexandertubb308]

Its beautiful,well done!! My brother has a similar set up and he has added little shrimps (:

[@erinhallmakes777]

I would love to see your take on paludariums and setups that are both plant and aquarium. I tried cigarette filter and it was a big fail, I think it depends on what they are made from. I think mine were more of a plastic then a natural fibre like cotton or wood pulp.

[@lailaz5362]

There is a good channel about fishtanks with a great comunity, Fish for thought and they have kind of a discord for discussing and sharing planted aquariums.

[@ferGg_21]

i love your videos your videos make me very happy :D

[@jacklandismusic]

Some good alternatives to cigarette filters that are almost definitely less expensive are cotton balls and polyester. They’ll do basically the same thing (speed up curing time and be a connecting point between objects), and they’re a lot more readily available. The only downside is that cotton can decay underwater. This isn’t going to happen as badly if it’s covered in glue, obviously, but it’s still something to consider. In a terrarium or some other terrestrial setup, cotton works just fine. But polyester is probably a better option for aquatic applications, since it’s synthetic. You can get cotton at really any pharmacy or supermarket in the form of cotton balls and pads for makeup removal. Polyester fluff is a little tougher to find, but it’s a component in a lot of air and water filters, some small-scale insulations, and as stuffing for pillows and plush stuffed animals and dog toys. But yeah, I dunno how expensive cigarette filters are, but I imagine that they’re pretty pricey, considering the price of cigarettes, cigars, reusable lighters, pipes, and all the other smoking stuff. It’s an expensive habit (so I’ve heard).

[@businessbridges4942]

this is great! I love planted aquariums

[@yueqing666]

I love your videos so much

[@benjiplant]

[@StrawberryNinjaNibbles]

Wow this is beautiful. I want to live here :(

[@weedsandwhich420]

Super unique build! No fish? If ur tryin to add a lil water dog, the Dario Dario/Scarlet Badis fish is really nice.

[@strawberryplant]

I love aquariums there so cute and you can add fish I really like koi fish and those chubby ones am talking to much also I’m gonna make one

[@mariacorral99]

Great video. Also I would love to watch how well is doing the previous acuarium you made a video of :)

[@user-xx7oe3rp6t]

So cool!

[@ariah2075]

Hey, I was wondering what that table you used to keep you aquarium is.

[@tamekahill2826]

Beautiful

[@Scarlette0128]

It's so fun to watch you design and find ways to put it all together! If you put fish and some other aquarium animals in the tank, how would you control algae? I suppose CO2 wouldn't be an option as it'll damage fish and other animals?

[@heliav7576]

Studio ghibli vibes omggg wish i had the money and skills to do this

[@jungleflowerscanada5384]

Beautiful 💚

[@jessifaenelson]

I just discovered your channel and love all your videos. Thank you for posting this I'm super inspired! Have you ever tried growing lotus in an aquarium or have any tips??

[@peteriverson4682]

Nice emergent growth with H verticilata. Also, I think the addition of grass like plants in the back was super smart. Which species is it? The Rotala growth and color look amazing!

[@garcias2039]

I think it's one of the acorus?

[@peteriverson4682]

@@garcias2039 thanks ! I agree, looks like acorus

[@ellasaville9354]

HI I luv ur channel its so cute but I was wondering if you could do a video on where you get all your moss. Thank you!

[@Laurynreads]

You should but a betta fish in there it would be so happy

[@rovickparzuelo3825]

I love this😭❤️

[@BB-sg7db]

Chefs kiss

[@BB-sg7db]

Where do you get the 🌱

[@erinhallmakes777]

I would love to know more about your filter and CO2. Everything I have ever read on Monty Carlo says you really need co2

[@leviricard9895]

At 3:54 what is the plant to the right of the aquarium? It is gorgeous!

[@debjanibhowmick5870]

Wonderful but it’s too complicated for me. I want a small bowl with plants in my bedroom. Is that a good idea? Love all yr plants.

[@thiennguyen988]

beautiful

[@amandah2396]

can you do a video on a low cost planted tank? i want to do one but not sure what plants and cycling the tank confuses me too 😭

[@aggiehasselfield731]

Very interesting!

[@hannahbelton7693]

do you ever have an issue with bugs?

[@hannahhumphries4188]

Awh you are adorable!😣

[@abigailperezful]

Very cool!!!!

[@itshazel5193]

could you do a video on tips for beginners? i always wanted to get into planted aquariums but it seems kind of intimidating.

[@swaraneindra]

So beautiful

[@elisab99]

I love it and you're so sweet ✨ it's so interesting, I want one for my home✨🥺 Furthermore I have a lot of plants in my room and I want more for my house. I'm searching some kind of plants safe for cats. I have a pothos that it's huge😍😍 Love seeing plants in water... It's such a magic see the oxygen on their leaves 🥺

[@jadegato5454]

Do you buy youre plants online ?? If yes Would you pleas put the link in your description? Ty :>

[@heibai7034]

you could use a rock or a bag of small rocks to create height in the substrate and save up some precious lumps of aquasoil... -words from a budget aquarist

[@rhegzbandiala9019]

So beautiful❤ i like it👍❤❤❤