Cycling a Planted Aquarium Biological Filter

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‎ In this episode of Plants 101 we talk about cycling a planted aquarium using plants as the biological Filter. Using this Organic Setup, often you won't see nitrite or nitrate spikes because the plants themselves are consuming it.
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0:00 - Intro
0:43 - What does cycling mean?
2:30 - Cycling a planted aquarium biological filter
21:34 - Outro
#Plantedaquarium #Plantedtank #Aquariumplants

[@AquariumCoop]

*Part 5, Dealing with Plant Deficiences.* kzbin.info/www/bejne/haW4mnlobNWag8k

[@dennisjusti4189]

How do I get rid of black beard algae? Also I have red spots on my glass at gravel level also will my clown loaches be alright at 78 degrees?? Have you ever bred clown loaches???

[@Velts125]

Thanks. This video was extremely helpful. I have a new heavily planted 240L aquarium, 4 weeks in, plants are growing like crazy, algae bloom - bit out of control, yet the test kits are all continuously showing zero. I was confused as to whether the tank was cycling or not.

[@JTCT371]

​@@Velts125he explained this perfectly.....broadens horizons on what we know about how a tank cycles

[@JTCT371]

​@@dennisjusti4189Im not an expert on this whatsoever. Im going to build my first planted tank soon within the next couple of weeks. In my research, I've found that plants and algae are in direct competition with eachother for nutrients.....Id begin with lighting....If I were using the brightest setting and saw alot of algae developing I'd cut the lights intensity and duration.....Im going to begin with a real time 24/7 day/night simulation. Many hours of light at different intensities....then I'll watch for algae and learn from there. Also if plants are growing, I'd stop with the fertilizer. Im going to try root tabs as that will be locked under a sand cap. I wish you luck, just keep at it and you'll experience that light bulb moment. I expect to have many of those myself. I love em....its when it all clicks and youre good from that moment on! Wish me luck too please! Lol😅

[@impastorscott]

"If the tank isn't living, don't put living things in it." A great memorable quote that summarizes an excellent video - thanks Cory! I was very perplexed over a couple of things, but this video makes so much sense and now I get it.

[@zdravkomitev9349]

I feel like this is the only guy that knows what he's doing. Lmao

[@dennisjusti4189]

Thanks for that review uncalled for.

[@christiangarcia9102]

@@dennisjusti4189 he's not wrong

[@brittanyc7384]

Seriously

[@Boss-Possum]

Agree totally

[@AlysonGreeneOfficial]

He and KG Tropicals

[@Moonmiist]

It’s amazing how this video is 6 years old and still there is so little info on cycling an *only planted* tank. I am on week 2 of my new planted tank, no fish, no animals period. And I was always so confused with my test kit, constantly googling and never finding the right answers. This video definitely put my mind at ease and let’s me know that I’m doing everything right. Thank you 🙏

[@robertfletcher3421]

That's the most sensible discussion on cycling I have heard yet.

[@AquariumCoop]

I try to bring an open mind to the table ;)

[@MarneenZahavi]

I agree

[@bryansimmons3723]

Grew up in the late 70s. Lots of plants, lots of fish, happy tank. Raised guppys and Angels in the early 90s, I did the same thing and it worked really well. Starting back up over the last few years and start reading a bunch of stuff and now what I did back then will get you yelled at on the internet a bunch. Cory makes so much sense, and this is how I have been doing it. Start up the tank, add plants, and fert. After a week or two start adding fish, testing the water every few days to make sure you don't over do the bio load. Seems to work well.

[@Treehead726]

I'm a newbie who a few months ago, started by getting my son a Betta. I just started my first aquascape a few days ago and I really couldnt have gotten this far without you. You've really helped me understand the process and other valuable info. Still tons more to learn but thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@kcvids5455]

Hey mommy! Didn't expect to see you here.

[@rifraf6135]

@@kcvids5455 hey daddy, what are you doing here?

[@strider5119]

old comment, but I think you definitely missed some info. The "tank" you have your betta in is barely big enough for the shrimp you added.

[@Treehead726]

@@strider5119 My tank is 15 gallons. How much would you suggest for a beta fish? 🥴

[@Rockmash98]

@@Treehead726 15 gallons is enough for a Betta fish

[@chilloutvibesforyou]

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

[@drawthings1699]

Woa ,well said 👌😐

[@kopi6850]

Nah that quotes is said by me please check your source

[@bennettbennettsb]

This is exactly what I needed to know setting up a new tank didn't know when to add plants.. now I know add them right away

[@beastly_brisket_man6249]

Thank you! I feel like everyone else makes this hobby way more difficult. Not that it’s easy but they definitely make it more confusing.

[@013d3nn1s]

''Nature doesn't buy a Fluval canister filter!''

[@myaquascapingjourney1255]

DikoMan - that’s if you want to polish your water...🌱

[@sherylmagee2748]

So true...lol

[@alexsulewski2497]

@DikoMan You can use a Circulation Pump (powerhead) to create flow and polishing the water is optional.

[@Roman-fo7to]

@@myaquascapingjourney1255 even then, BB will still grow slowly so bio filtration via filter is still good so you will basically have a super tank with plant and BB Filtration

[@7thswansong152]

@DikoMan I find a good bubbler does it all.

[@trixieannefelisco2424]

I’m a beginner in this hobby. And I’ve been watching a lot of your aquarium plant videos. I was inspired to grow my own aquatic plants rather than put a bunch of plastic decorations in it. And from watching these videos I see the value of taking care of live plants along with the fish.

[@AquariumCoop]

Sorry for the Audio problems with this one. A fan on a super hot day caused the problem!

[@adam-kv3tv]

Audio seems fine on my end

[@phylr3983]

You are absolutely the most effective AND entertaining educator I have ever encountered in my 52 years of life. I sure wish I had someone like you teaching HS Chemistry and College Biology classes. Putting the past behind me, I'm glad I found you now. I'm certain my fish and plants are too.

[@lynnm1905]

I started my 5 gal tank the way Cory explains in this video. I only have one fish in the tank, a male betta, and my plants and fish are doing great. I started the tank 9/19/19 adding plants immediately and then adding the betta after 3 or 4 days. I used API Quick Start in my RO water along with Equilibrium, and ferts for the plants. My fish and plants are growing and look healthy. It is so much better and more enjoyable cycling a planted tank. Thanks Cory for sharing this with us.

[@FlyTyer1948]

Thank you. I can’t imagine not having plants in a fish tank. I’ve been away from the hobby for a long time but have been thinking of restarting. The idea of using plants as a bacteria starter is marvelous. It’s quite logical but not at all obvious to a newbie or almost newbie. Excellent video.

[@gennivivecelesteeklund7762]

This was actually very helpful, I was sooo confused why my cycled tanks never show nitrate but are totally alive. Come to find out from this video it's ma plants. Thanks Cory.

[@alex-1822]

I’m going to start my planted tank today so I can get it ready for a betta 🥺 I haven’t had one since I was a kid so these videos are super helpful!

[@dhammaboy1203]

This makes it so simple! Thanks Cory! I’ve been sitting around for weeks wondering why my new & planted tank doesn’t show Nitrite or Nitrate. On forums folks have been saying you have to start again using Ammonia but I’ve read up and that’s quite risky. This is so helpful. I’m going to keeping feeding my plants, start noticing the plant growth and when I see some solid growth on a few plants. I’ll start stocking lightly and build up. This has taken a LOT of stress out of the cycle process! 👍🏻👌🏻😎

[@TA-to6pe]

This guy is amazing straight to the point! not promoting products like others and actually knows what his talking about. Keep up the good work👍

[@nikhilkharkar1753]

Cory’s revolutionary concepts: 1. Seasoned Tank Time 2. Aquarium is an ecosystem 3. Fees the ecosystem and not the fish 4. Canister filter is a Ferrari which in most cases not required to commute! 5. Cycling with plants and fertilizer

[@DMLOEWER]

I go through this like 20 times a day with my customers lol

[@AquariumCoop]

Yeah, hoping we can spread the word :)

[@zalex2357]

Same here! Even today, I converted a few families to not only fish people, but plant people. Hehehe :)

[@leefi1]

Cory, I wish that this information was available 20 years ago when I had my last aquarium. The information you have provided is invaluable. I am considering a Nano tank, I plan on buying one soon. I keep bio-active paludariums, and I am a huge plant enthusiast, so a very heavily planted tank is exactly what I plan. I have watched at least a hundred aquascaping and aquarium fish keeping videos and I'm a voracious reader, but you laid out the absolute distillation of truth in this video. I hope it reaches the people who need it! Thank you, Lee

[@tomodachikiss]

So greatful I found this. People told my tank wasn’t cycled and it’s too fast and what not. But no one told me that heavily planted makes the whole process completely different.

[@Bhousm76]

few months into getting truly planted setups and this was the perfect thing to watch. It helped reconfirm that everything is a process and that fish tanks can have many stages. thanks for all the info

[@tarabaldwin4129]

Cory you explain things in the best possible way! Very informative without talking down to us. Love your videos!

[@pearlineseah8726]

i couldnt keep my eyes off your goldfish at the back..

[@PorcelainSky]

This video is 5 years old but MAN it helped me. Thank you!!

[@famousj7483]

This has become one my favorite video series. I watch it every time I make a change to one of my tanks.

[@lnoviaf9821]

I'm glad I found this video, has been trying to cycle my planted tank and was wondering why I'm not getting the nitrite and nitrate readings but the ammonia has gone down to 0, plants have doubled (even tripled) without the fertilizers :D.

[@heatblast3771]

Lnovia F did you put any food in the tank ?

[@JarretMinkler]

Not getting the 0 ammonia. :( 0 nitrites and nitrates. Plenty of growth and algae. So confused.

[@jgalang1881]

@@JarretMinkler that means your tank is already cycled.

[@RealDocJames]

@@JarretMinkler you need to watch the video again

[@upserlivinthedream]

@@JarretMinkler I'm right there with ya! I've had my 20 gallon tank for almost 3 months...5 Live plants, 1 Dwarf Gourami, 2 common Mollies, 4 Guppies, 1 Golden Mystery snail. I am changing my substrate from lame colored gravel over to pool sand and Eco-Complete to see if that will clear my water. :) Any luck with yours?

[@denisforbes]

This is solid advice! Guy is on point, this video needs to play on loop in all pet stores!

[@lisaapodaca7619]

I’ve watched this 10 times now, just as a refresher before setting up a new tank, and as always it was incredibly helpful! Thank you Cory as always 😁🍀🐟🎋

[@eroidskii]

Thanks. I'm starting 50gal. And it's good to watch your videos for better learning.

[@teriscimeca9474]

I love your videos. They always touch on things other videos/articles on the internet don't talk about. When I first started learning the Nitrogen cycle I was never sure how live plants factored into it because I couldn't find all the info in one spot. Your videos are great and you speak in such a way where its easy for the everyday average person to fully understand. THANK YOU!! Please keep making awesome and helpful videos!

[@videlvasq]

I've just started to get interested in aquarium vids and I love how your way of explaining tank know-how, it makes it really easy to understand and visualize. Thanks! Might start my own planted tank someday.

[@poore120]

Incredibly helpful I”m in week 3, this was exactly the info I needed - very little out there on planted tank cycling - this is pure gold. Thank you.

[@icegypsy99]

Thanks Cory. I'm doing a fishless cycle atm. My 1st tank in 30+ yrs so I have a lot to learn. This really clarified things for me. Off to the store tomorrow for more plants and some root tabs.

[@merrittlyon6810]

This is by far your best video. All of my successful aquariums was setup using plants as the main filtration. It usually takes 9-12 months to get the cycle going, but the rewards are incredible. Happy fish, beautiful plants and very little maintenance. Keep up the great videos.

[@pkrail]

This is one of, if not thee best, and most informative videos on cycling a tank out there . You do a great job , easy going, easy to understand. Besides, plants make a tank way more visually appealing and interesting and most small community type fish thrive and act much more naturally in a well planted tank.

[@virgiloix]

I know a bit about cycling a planted tank myself, but this video is amazing, probably the best video on cycling out there. Thank you!

[@GreaserDracula]

Absolutely love your videos and your store! Your items helped me set up my first 20 gallon! Just got plants in today and now I'm gonna be setting up a new ten gallon! Still trying to decide what to put in it! Thanks for all your hard work and wonderful quality products!

[@tigersunruss]

This was the most informative video I've seen about cycling and how plants work. I'm so glad I have the internet these days because 25 years go wasn't fun trying to learn how to do a planted tank. Thank you for doing this video. Now I just need a video why certain plants are harder to take care of over another.

[@markinpdx7345]

So appreciate this explanation. I feel the “internets” advice on water changes is a bit OCD. I have gotten back into the hobby after many years away. I got a little overwhelmed by the current over-abundance of co2, water changes, layers of substrate, etc. I followed my gut and after some trial and error, my tanks are thriving. Great info and best tip is to follow your gut once you observe and learn what works.

[@monicakanoa-fleming2846]

Hands down the best explanation on cycling

[@aldenartatez8441]

OMG thank you so much!!! You’re the ONLY one I’ve come across on YT that actually explained why I’m not getting all the water readings I’m “supposed” to get.

[@leukosanthemon]

WOW. Absolutely mind-blown. This is such a helpful video! I've been having trouble cycling my tank and I tried your method of organic setup and the tank cycled easily. Once again you have saved me and my tank :D

[@charles0189]

Exactly! Im not the kind of fish keeper that rely too much on test kits.. I just look for plant growth and bacteria build-up on my filter to check if things are fine. It's very cost effective for me. This topic is a "must listen/watch to" to every beginner aquarist.. Thank you, sir cory!

[@barbarafarguson8582]

Thank you for this informative video on cycling. Starting new 75 gal to be planted. Had acquarium 20 years ago but this will be first planted. Love your channel.

[@melissavines4454]

Have heard this said a couple of different ways and plant growth is the ultimate goal... Thank you for addressing this.

[@angtanmor4293]

I totally agree with the principle. I have a 50 gal. Planted Tank with no filter in it. It has been running for about 2 years now without the filter with only a Wavemaker for circulation. The clarity and cleanliness of the water, I attribute to the plants ability to filter the water, regular partial water change and the usual maintenance, it is about 65% to 70% planted. Of course I do not over stock, I have 8 Pristella Tetras and some Cherry Red Shrimps. I like the principle of Cory on cycling a tank with plants, it just makes sense. We should learn more on how nature works. Sometimes we forget all about the basics and rely so much on modern tech, until you come across a video like this and rethink how we do things.

[@AquariumCoop]

I agree, I feel like tech should help nature, not just replace it in our aquariums.

[@binhetranfilms]

AngTan Mor like you pl popp last plop

[@SleepTights]

Great informative video! I always use anubias and anacharis when cycling. The anubias is tough and fairly easy to work with, and the anacharis grows fast so I can watch the life begin, and thrive, prior to stocking the aquarium.

[@sherylmagee2748]

My two favorite plants for the same reasons!

[@saucelesstatertot6349]

This helped me understand so much better, not only the method of cycling I should use but why we cycle and what I should be looking for in a properly cycled tank

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

These are 💯the most informative, most clearly understandable videos for aquatics in KZbin.

[@theelf-ishlass7207]

Great video! Ever since my sister bought her fish it's been making me itch to get more since I haven't had them in years. When I was younger I never paid attention to stuff like this and it showed in the health of my fish. Now I have a 10 gallon in the basement and I'm debating on buying more fish, but this time I want to do it right.

[@charliemalinis5028]

Thank you for explaining it so thoroughly. It makes so much sense and I appreciate it all. Salamat po

[@TiVomaniac]

fantastic video. i just got back into the hobby, and i thought i really understood cycling a tank. however, with plants, i hadn't realized how much more efficient my tank will be. thanx for sharing this

[@ssas98]

Just watched this video for the first time! Very helpful! Just started to become impatient after setting up my 3rd Planted Tank (180 gallon) and going through the cycling phase. Patience is the key! Thank you!!

[@209Control]

I LOVE THE ANOLOGIES! YOU always make sense.. watching this video on my birthday and I also got aquatic plants as a gift.. couldn't have planned this any better!

[@AquariumCoop]

Nice! Happy birthday.

[@makingmesses2115]

Thank you!!!! This was the answer I was looking for but couldn't find on typical cycled tank discussions! I've been trying to cycle a new tank for almost a month now and kept test for the markers ( ammonia, nitrites, nitrates etc). On the third week of my tank doing, what seemed like nothing, it dawned on me that because my tank is so heavily planted, it's probably eating everything I'm testing for. The floaters have started sprouting, the aquatic plants are doing well, and algae has started to bloom. Looks like I'm closer to finishing the cycle than I thought!

[@tracyramsey2976]

This makes so much sense! Thank -you my tank is going on week 4 and has not “cycled” but my plants are three times the size they were when I purchased them. Thank -you so much!

[@alinap5381]

This channel is a MUST for anyone who has a fish... seriously!!!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@djssquibbs3295]

I really appreciate you man. I've learned a lot about this hobby. Also I stopped being afraid of snails or algae like I was when reading other stuff from the internet. If I have a good planted tank there's always a bit of algae, but nothing too much. Snails are great, they also make good fish and shrimp food. I have multiple tanks for different reasons. But I do keep a tank without any fish, just plants, I love it.

[@MakeupMobster]

So right about the seasoned tank. My first tank from over a year ago, damn thing is crystal clear and o never had any issues in it!

[@joybuckeye7493]

I was SO happy to finally find this video! I'm starting a 44 gal corner unit and want to try live plants. I wanted to know at what point during the cycling process I could add plants. Turns out plants can be part of the process! Thank you Cory and Aquarium co- op for being straightforward.

[@blazem4780]

Absolutely brilliant. I've been out of the hobby for 10 years. After watching your videos I have learned about everything I did wrong. I can't wait to get back into it. I will buy everything I possibly can from Aquarium CO OP. Thank you for the many many hours of videos you have blessed us with to educate us and make the hobby better.

[@ScubaSteve4444]

Great video and I learned some things. thanks for sharing and it was well worth the watch

[@AquariumCoop]

Thanks!

[@rickevans7941]

Love seeing two of my favorite aquarium channels share knowledge and work together. That's why I love this hobby and the aquarium community in general.

[@charleswilson8038]

True aquarium when alge forms like a carpet all along the back walls. Natural environment for fish.😊

[@nicholehorn4818]

This video was exceptionally helpful. I started to cycle my son's new aquarium with plants and rocks from already established tanks I have yesterday. This morning I already have some bio film and a bit of algea growth! It will definitely be ready to put fish in by the end of november for his birthday now. Thank you 😁

[@putab724]

New to this hobby and i wish i saw this videos two months ago and save me from so many headache n confusion. This is the best explanation video on cycling a tank

[@kurimsonkitsune4408]

Oh my gosh, this helps me so much. I just got my first tank ever and I decided to use live plants in it and now am attempting to cycle it. But there isn't much information on how to do that! This helps me so much! Thanks!

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

REad an article on the net that referred to cycling w/ live plants as ""The Silent Cycle" very interesting

[@fload46d]

Thanks Cory. I'm starting back into the hobby after being gone maybe fifty years. Lots has changed. I am fascinated with all the fertilizers and technology we now have.

[@jamesmccabe511]

Hey Cory. Ive been in the aquarium field for over 23 years...I've got out of the aquarium field for a few years decided to get back into it lots of things have changed in the aquarium field over the years and your videos have been very helpful keep up the great work enjoying your videos

[@bengalghost5403]

Greetings, Cory. Your videos are great. I am pleased to find avid fish keepers helping others. I use to watch Paul Spiece in The guppies to groupers, on PBS as a youngster. Your videos are very informative and down to earth. Thanks.

[@wetpets.3849]

Hello how are you, where are you from.

[@Magic0YT]

best cycling video I have ever seen! Thanks so much for this valuable info. I will pay attention to my plants more than some other stuff. I just started my 2nd aquarium 1st week and everything looks amazing. My first aquarium was a failure and here I am now... Plants look good I have some snails and soon I will make a strong healthy environment for tetra neon, Otocinclus all together with my plants. Hey in your experience how many neon tetras can fit in 25 Gal tank?

[@mattm.4103]

This makes SO MUCH sense! Glad I found this video the day before I started a brand new setup.

[@tonyhind6992]

I love your vids. So nice to see something other than old stuff repeated. Planted is the way to go.

[@myaquascapingjourney1255]

Best vid I’ve seen in a long time...🌱

[@dons579]

"You wonder why you're going from ammonia to nothing..." Thank you! My plants are growing like wildfire in my 40 gallon breeder with 5 Zebra Danios. I did add 5 Otos, (who are very happy), when the diatom bloom broke out. I'd see an ammonia reading of 0.25 and then nothing. It's been 4 weeks! Have trimmed and planted the trimmings. I now know I most likely will never see Nitrites! Will proceed slowly, but will proceed!

[@johnscarpello695]

Do you put anything in your tank to promote plant growth? Or No. I see alot of products for plant health etc. Do you need any of that ?

[@thegreenvibe9958]

I was searching about stages of algae in newly setup tank and wanted the process of cycling a planted tank. The internet was showing me only nitogen cycle without involving any plants or algae. This was the only video that actually spoke about it. great video. Thanks!

[@mariejacqhowe8539]

you're the only person I plan to listen to from now on. you explain everything so well. the internet has overwhelmed and confused me so much. thank you!!! going to buy plants today!

[@davidthorpe6139]

OK. I just watched this video for the third time and I think I'm starting to "get it". I have growing plants and confidence that I can soon be able to safely add a few fish. Thanks for an understandable explanation of a complex subject. BioChem was not my favorite college course. 8^)

[@HAL-dm1eh]

Only recently seeing KZbin videos have I learned everyone is pronouncing it diaTOMS. 40 yrs I've been keeping fish I've been saying Die Atoms. I'm so embarrassed. 🙈

[@AccessibleCruises]

Hee hee

[@bigbearddahuzi1036]

Well, I will certainly be calling them Die Atoms from now on

[@Iamjustsomedude]

This is the best video I’ve found on tank cycling. My task was cycled probably weeks ago and I had no idea!

[@sandymc8917]

Cory starting a new tank and you have giving me the best info ever that makes good sense. I was raised on a farm and good common sense makes success. Of all the guys out there and some are also good too you are # 1 one my top ten. Thanks

[@N1khiel]

Who gives the most fish info? Aquarium Co-op

[@jyamijuice9100]

Hi there, so plants don't 'Eat' ammonia, the bacterium in the presence of moisture, convert the ammonia into the nitrates which is then used by the plants. Plants are amazing because in a lack of nitrates they will 'die back' slightly, drop some leaves and when they rot they produce more ammonia which then becomes the nitrates which then keep the plant alive. Plants are really just amazing contributors to the balance of any ecosystem. Think of them as the ultimate stabilisers. Theoretically with enough plants and light, you won't need to perform water changes at all in the right conditions. Look up the closed ecosystems.

[@natterism]

comming back to the hobby after 6 years started up a 120 gallon, and the steps you listed i have taken in the last 6 weeks thanks to a massive assortment of videos don't know how i missed this one till now lmao, ty again for you work i have a 3 month old and work opposite shifts with my wife your content has been so rewarding to watch while i play mr. mom

[@dalemansukh]

Thanks Cory, you're on another level. Very knowledgeable and great at relaying and articulating.

[@collo121]

Hehe you will see floaters at a sewer plant!!

[@ABNJIM10]

What is the name of the long whispy plant in the tank in the background? Thank you!

[@Sweeeetpeaches69]

ABNJIM10 Hey, a little late but I believe the plant is 'Crinum Natans' - a type of 'onion' plant. The ones in the tank in the back are just very large.

[@taristanks664]

This one's a Crinum Calamistratum. The Natans has much wider leaves.

[@webflys]

Good advice 🙏🏻 for 20 years my aquarium plants FIRST start ALWAYS as a plant life tank - could never imagine not basing any tank off 🌱 ‘s

[@crazyvampsquirrel]

The is the most useful aquarium cycling video I have ever watched, out of dozens. Thank you!

[@incubatork]

Hi Cory, i like your style and way of thinking, it takes me back a lot of years to before a lot of the newfangled, canister filters, water scrubbers etc. I have been away from aquariums for a lot of years, having said that i do have a 5000ltr(1350gallon) aquaponic system now in its 7th year, it runs on Koi and large golfish and i can grow almost any plant/vegetable faster and tastier than from the garden. For christmas my wife gave me a small 25gallon fish tank, to give the cycle a helping hand could i use some of the substrate(mostly expanded clay balls)to get bacteria into the sterile enviroment? or more especifically are the bacteria in a cool system the same as those in a warm system like an aquarium. The water in my aquaponic system ranges from about 10°C 50°F to 20°C 68°F or slightly more in the hight of summer. I have never in all the time i've had my aquaponic system had to change water, it gets topped of when it rains and the plants take care of all the nitrate. TIA, Derek

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[@jeffalbillar7625]

Hey, Derek. Have you thought about raising tilapia? I saw a video of a guy who had an aquaponic system and he had tilapia. He also ate them.

[@incubatork]

@@jeffalbillar7625 yes I had thought about it but the main problem is getting stock, i'm in spain and unfortunately the law does not allow it, even koi carp are ilegal, classed as an invasive species.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@incubatork thank you for the reply. Please have a good day.

[@junebuggg91]

How often should you be doing water changes while cycling a planted tank in this method?

[@shidnfart]

@@beaka63 how long do you like to wait until you out fish? A month?

[@robfeldner1686]

Best Aquarium video on KZbin! I use Pothos in my tanks, they work great and grow like crazy. I simply put a clipping into a small planter of stones in the bottom of the tank. You can also just tuck it behind something, guppies love to pick at the roots with no harm to the plant.

[@jem-agemstoneonlydiscovere8134]

Hi Cory, Glad you have posted this video. Eased my sanity in cycling my new aquascape tank. Thanks a loy for sharing your knowledge and experience. Jem

[@devoncraft289]

Do you do water changes when cycling a planted tank with no fish ?

[@jillrobinson9726]

I'm wondering the same thing. I'm thinking yes

[@huitrecouture]

No, you wait. Especially if you have plants which is the basis for this video. Every time you put fresh water in, you're sorta starting over.

[@theoregonguy]

Well crap, no wonder I haven't had any measurable ammonia or nitrates in my tanks, I planted the crap out of them and added the fish in later.

[@atarimasters]

TheJeffreyJJones it’s nice when you do the right thing unknowingly

[@magicmarshmallow879]

This video is brilliant! Answered all my questions! I recently set up a tank (first tank since childhood) with a few plants in and was so confused why I wasn't seeing any ammonia, nitrites, or nitrates, yet my plants were growing really well. I know know why! Brilliant!