Setting up a planted aquarium | process and update

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@randbasic]

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

[@hoatzin5787]

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

[@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

[@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

[@jadegato5454]

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

[@ariah2075]

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

[@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 😂

[@mortisia94]

I love aquascapes !!! This came out beautiful!

[@lydia5286]

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

[@viviantheresesangabriel2555]

Where do you go for aquatic plants? Do you have any recs for affordable plants, online or local?

[@benjiplant]

i love nature aquarium in LA! but etsy has some good prices/quantity as well. I recommend to really look at the reviews though

[@thelauryn]

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

[@jonathangross2905]

when i make aquariums, they look good like yours for a few months... and then algae takes over

[@StrawberryNinjaNibbles]

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

[@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.

[@hannahbelton7693]

do you ever have an issue with bugs?

[@baharbahar8139]

ı love aquariums too

[@quayswae]

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

[@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 🌱🪴🐠

[@rgilroy1909]

OMG just sub'd!! way to go....keep it up-----Sanfrancisco native - go check out ADA store in SF

[@leoismyrealname]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@naturescaper7]

Are you fucking kidding me.. do aquascaping more often than this and do a cinematic vdo of this tank...

[@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

[@miguelnunez7751]

Which aquarium shop was this? the one by my house isn't cutting it and I live in LA County

[@benjiplant]

nature aquarium!

[@miguelnunez7751]

@@benjiplant thanks!!

[@lillianflores5560]

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

[@karlolimbaro6528]

First of all, I wanna do some stuff that you did or your habits because I think it is cool but I'm just a student hahaha can't be bought padayon

[@alexandertubb308]

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

[@dianeangelica9384]

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

[@mindsetspeed2508]

What water do you use? Just regular tap water or anything specific?

[@airodarkwind8719]

Hi! A pleasant day to everyone! May I know what's that plant @ 1:18? Thanks.

[@jennifersutton3115]

Wow! I appreciate these tutorials. Thx for sharing 😊

[@amethysttoast3642]

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

[@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

[@annawhitley176]

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

[@benjiplant]

it’s coming soon!

[@RecycleChic]

you said “skin care extraction” I heard “skank hair extraction” 😂

[@derpleyew]

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

[@tobydorrian2634]

im rlly bad at editing on adobe premiere pro could u do a toutarial

[@tshunneson]

do you have any ideas on where to get aquarium stands in los angeles? i want to move away from my ikea shelf lol

[@Nicwalks]

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

[@leviricard9895]

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

[@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 😭

[@melanycastro8935]

Can you use this fertilizer and have fish inside the tank??

[@wendyloplop937]

Ojalá y tuviera subtítulos en español

[@laurajimenez-fl9ez]

do you have any fish in this tank and if you do what type of fish are they?

[@madelynnkiss4582]

Wait is osmocote safe for planted takes with fish?

[@ferGg_21]

i would like to do an aquarium for my little fish :)

[@ferGg_21]

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

[@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

[@Elgatosupremacy]

who needs forests when you have benji's house?

[@sanshiii]

the way benji said i dont smoke is sooo cute 😭

[@jaysonanoba6420]

Hi🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@SilviaLopez-nb7vz]

would you keep fish in the tank?

[@amera6291]

you are amazing

[@Nutamago]

how to put the osmocote balls in the substrata?

[@Rxjasper]

where'd you get the co2 drop checker?

[@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.

[@Anonymus-mt3dw]

I love the way you were sitting while smashing the rock (*´꒳`*)

[@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 🥺

[@weedsandwhich420]

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

[@gretchenrieping9041]

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

[@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??

[@tivo3720]

What the name of the rocks u use??

[@Taylor-di1rv]

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

[@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).

[@parisplayzz6368]

Where did u get those plants?

[@evamunro6245]

I love the aquarium videos

[@BayouChic]

I’m into planted aquariums

[@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 😀

[@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 👍👍👍

[@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.

[@irinamcevoy]

Confused on spending a lot of money on curved glass, but using the glued side as the front? The tank is reversed.

[@benjiplant]

i bought this aquarium when i was in korea for $20! I thought i liked the curved glass, but when i filled it up, the corners looked very distorted. I decided to flip it around and i like this much more.

[@payalv5874]

ludwigia sedioides in an aquarium setup looks very beautiful, and they flower too, does anyone have those ?

[@bz7702]

Funny enough I actually started following u on everything for the aqua scape content but u never most much of them.

[@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?

[@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

[@cjbartolome]

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

[@avanthypriyalifevlog2226]

Hi benji love from kerala 🌹💕

[@sofoquina]

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[@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!

[@rafaelsombrio5764]

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

[@nfrgrl]

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

[@s00swizzy]

where do you get your shirts? You have cool style. Also I like ur plant videos keep it up (:

[@benjiplant]

thank u! its from the online store hi fi fnk.

[@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!

[@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.

[@hannahhumphries4188]

Awh you are adorable!😣

[@audrameyer9558]

Hello! I am new here and absolutely loved this video. Your tank is fantastic! I am a plant lover that is a fish nerd and have 36 planted tanks in my fish room 😳 Do you just keep the plants or do you add fish?

[@KhlevinDannielleOliverosYambao]

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

[@adisadashinimaeva8428]

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

[@omzdubz]

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

[@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. :)

[@heynikkiyohsofine]

Attendance check ✅ 3 hours ago being uploaded here 🤗❤️

[@itshazel5193]

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

[@juliahenriques1644]

this is awesome! i have a couple of planted fishtanks but it’s such an expensive hobby where i live. can you make a tutorial on how to use the osmocote? do you just use it like you would use the fancy fertile substrate?

[@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