Easy Planter - The EASY Way to Stop Plants from Uprooting

Find out how to use our weighted rock decor to easily plant java fern, anubias, dwarf sagittaria & more.
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At Aquarium Co-Op, we focus on your aquariums. We specialize in freshwater tropical fish, aquatic plants, and the overall betterment of the freshwater fish keeping hobby. Our goal is to help you with your first pet fish and graduate you to an advanced aquarium hobbyist. If you'd like to take it to the next level, subscribe to us and check out our weekly videos.
Cory McElroy is employed by Aquarium Co-Op LLC. He also owns Aquarium Co-Op LLC. Therefore, all content is sponsored by Aquarium Co-Op.
0:00 - Aquarium Co-Op Easy Planter
0:11 - What is an Easy Planter?
1:08 - How to add plants to the Easy Planter
1:40 - Putting root tabs in the pot
2:40 - Planting Java fern in the Easy Planter
3:31 - Planting Anubias in the Easy Planter
4:25 - Where to place an Easy Planter
5:23 - What plants can I plant in these planters?
6:11 - Outro
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[@AquariumCoop2]

*Get your own Easy Planter at **www.aquariumcoop.com/products/easy-planter*

[@kathysinclair4347]

Happy to see these!

[@garygray7519]

Just a thought but you could make topping pieces that will partially cap the easy planters to make caves/hiding spots for the fish when two or more easy planters are side by each

[@kevinwhite1077]

I wish they shipped to to the uk I feel like there is a bunch of us from uk that would like to buy your stuff

[@IridescentJen]

oooh these are great! do you have plans to make sizes? one of those would take up most of my nano tank, would love to see a smaller version

[@mercurym-7904]

I loved these planters for the first three months and then I noticed my plants starting to diminish. What could be the reason for this? 🥺 I feed my plants plenty of nutrition. I wonder if it’s because the plants could be getting restricted while sitting in the planters. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@michellebaker559]

I am confused because I thought you were supposed to take the plants out of the wool container after you got them. That the plants didn't do as well if you kept them in the little container?

[@ChinmayH]

I was thinking exactly the same. This product looks good but how effective in long run. No response yet from aquarium co-op on this.

[@Jfurg]

He’s just showing you in the wool I think,like for me I would take the plant out full the little planter with aqua soil cap it with sand (or don’t cap it) and then put the plant in and a root tab (some don’t use root tabs with aqua soil but I do do), that would be the same thing and what I would do to help the plant better! Hope this helps!!

[@fauxfox7209]

That's pretty cool, allows you to scape plants higher while creating more hiding spots and exploration.

[@pams.6896]

I was watching a co-op video you did in the fish room. You sayed something to the effect of "Oh I think I just showed something Randy doesn't want me to show". I watched it a couple of times and decided it was the planter. I have been waiting for them to be offered and just placed an order tonight. Thank you for supplying us with great products, need these for my African cichlid tank.

[@madturtle8826]

Cory, thank you. My brother is battling algae and is new to fish keeping. I suggested plants, but he didn’t want to deal with plants, so these are perfect for him. He watched this video and loves these so we’ll be ordering some planters, some plants, and some tabs to get them started. Your the man...

[@shelleyjoslin8106]

Omg I learned so much just from this short video!!! I'm not familiar with aquatic plants and have no idea how to keep them (especially with goldfish). I had no idea how to use or when to use root tabs. Thank you so much for this!

[@Vkesu]

I'd like to see a smaller size available so a couple would fit in a 10 gallon and not take up so much room. Have you changed your opinion on keeping the rockwool long tern around the plants now? I have a sword plant I just put in about a year ago w/ rock wool and it's grown so big I'm getting a bigger tank now. :)

[@renaeshropshire7535]

Thanks Cory! I'm so excited to finally get these! I just ordered 9 and I'm sure I will need more!

[@RenitaWellmanPhD]

Cory, Thanks for adding so much to the hobby. You are the best.

[@shadeaquaticbreeder2914]

I've been wanting something like this for a couple years now! I'm so glad that the Coop has made this product!

[@marybethstevens5574]

Wasn't even planning on getting one but you sold me man

[@edyoung6573]

Purchased 2 of them last night with 2 plants!! So glad I found your shop! Very fair prices and fast shipping!

[@mariaz3804]

Perfect! I’ve seen these in your aquarium and was wondering (hoping) when they would be available 👍

[@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985]

I might need a tank of fish that dig up plants just so I can try this out

[@TylerEngland]

Get some Geophagus

[@guineapiggamer7717]

I’ve heard golf fish are great at doing that! OMG WHY DID GOLD ATUO CORRECT TO GOLF

[@kaitlyndavis2451]

Been planning for a goldfish tank in the future, definitely going to have to get some of these so they dont uproot everything. My planted goldfish tank dreams are alive once again!

[@Jfurg]

I have 2 60 gallon goldfish tanks and 1 55 gallon, both my 60s have 3 each and 2 in the 55. They have uprooted plants but it has been rarely. They don’t chew them, tear them up or anything. Now that might just be my 8 but that’s kinda weird if so lol. Just a thought incase you wanted to do it before having a bunch of these lol

[@cyndicombs1419]

Getting a few right now! And some plants my Cichlids won't turn into a salad bar. AND of course a few more awesome sponge filters! Oh and some never clog air stones for the sponge filters. SHOPPING SPREE! (Don't tell my husband 🤫) I Love my LFS over 1000 miles away in Washington! ❤ Thank you Cory and the Coop gang!

[@Soggstermainia]

Been seeing these in your tanks for a while, glad to see they are out now!

[@John-Ebsen]

I've been seeing these in your tanks and been asking where you got them. Gotta put in an order now.

[@Parker-di7ef]

Awesome idea!!! As a planted goldfish tank owner, I can vouch that this is an awesome idea. I have to use so many rocks to hold my plants down.

[@alexathehuman]

You best believe I’ve been checking the website every day for these! I can’t wait to try this out in my goldfish and flowerhorn tanks! 🌱

[@candioverhuls1003]

they are on the website now www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/decorations/products/easy-planter

[@tinadorminy4086]

So AWESOME!!!! Can’t wait to order!!!

[@gbenoit761]

This looks like exactly what I need for my showcase tank, which has an inert gravel substrate. Awesome!

[@robfigueroa5457]

GENEOUS! I’ve got a tank with clown loaches and geopgagus that I can NEVER keep plants down in! I’m on my way to the website!

[@supRcoolguy]

YES the loaches are too crazy and always uproot plants!

[@KGcichlids]

The simple genius of this is amazing.

[@hawkarl1]

Sucks that you dont do international shipping as I need these in my 120

[@elylioney6390]

Mood

[@carriep8328]

Thank you for developing these and making this video!!! I wish you made these in smaller sizes.

[@grantcook2196]

Great video! I also like the switchup of the tune of the outro music.

[@jayden5327]

Just ordered one with a Java fern….I’m excited to see how it works!

[@pogyken]

Thank you for the reminder that I needed root tabs and more air stones. Will give these a try and some more plants while I'm shopping 😁

[@kasperaquatics]

Thank you for such a great product, I’ve been waiting for something like this for a long time now. I will be needing about a dozen soon, along with some plants. 🙌🏼

[@dawnwoerz177]

Exactly what I need as a beginner! Thank you so much!

[@darlenestanks9742]

I’ve been waiting on these.

[@VinnysAquatics]

Hi Darlene 👍 have a great weekend!

[@kevinsmith6116]

Excellent idea and great to see you get this product to market. Cheers, Kevin.

[@errk25]

Been waiting for these. Just ordered a few to play with.

[@calebcologna8681]

This is actually sweet, I don’t know that I have a need for them but I’m glad they exist.

[@angiemoore1741]

Wow! Genius product! I can’t wait to try these out in my aquarium.

[@bundyrivera7162]

Already have 2 on the way . Can't wait!

[@TheDBO316]

Great idea. I definitely need these.

[@rolobrown123]

This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for

[@Cgraseck]

"That no cichlid can break loose" 😆!!! Cheers😀, Chris

[@kevinneibergall9420]

Very nice Cory. Cant wait to get a couple for each tank. They look great!!

[@rmk22sr.2]

Great Product I have Anubias in mine I was always wondering do I leave the rock wool in as long as the plant is in there

[@craigb2279]

I have a stupid question from someone just getting into plants. I have always removed the plastic and rock wool before I put the roots in my substrate. Is that not the best method for planting?

[@da_dutch4025]

Oh yeah!... I've been waiting for this without knowing it LOL... awesome!... I hope you start shipping outside the US soon

[@anggieb.2936]

I’m going to need a few now! Love this idea.

[@aurora_dawn123]

I'm gonna have to get some of these for my turtle tanks.

[@amandamarvel5169]

I absolutely LOVE this! This will be perfect for my goldfish tank!

[@petergill8553]

Great product. Can’t wait to try one.

[@corym92]

Awesome, I need this

[@melsfreshwater6020]

So glad I got one of these before you stopped shipping to nz hehe

[@ricardodeleon5065]

Awesome! I was at your web side and u are sold out of vale once u get some I will get 3 of this rocks and more stuff because I like my free shipping. Thanks coop!

[@carlingbemis1797]

This will be great in my fry tanks!

[@JamieCM90]

Love it ! Great Invention 👍

[@adkaquatics212]

This is gonna be so helpful

[@sharronmiller451]

Awesome !! I need these!!

[@Aranka024]

Didn’t know you could leave the plants in the brown mush stuff and the plastic container! I always thought it would be harmful for the water quality or pieces of the brown mush to get in the water and the fish accidentally eating it! This saves me a lot of time trying to get everything completely off the roots! 🙂👍🏻 thanks!

[@graceaveryhomesllc.landrum9018]

Love this idea and thinking about ordering a few. But how do these keep the plants from floating up out of them? I don’t see anything that “holds” them in place

[@jasonmillwood2893]

Love these!

[@robertforrest7956]

Well it's about time someone designed and markets these, wish I had some Yrs ago when I had to many tanks. 🎃👍 Will there be colors down the road? 🕸️

[@tylerhartman9538]

This could be really useful for ponds!

[@djc20]

another good idea! they look awesome!

[@phreakerbythespeaker9902]

Sorry I cut out of the video before the end (made sure I had 2 on the way 🤣). But, I'm back🤣🐟

[@k1llkyle463]

I gotta get some of that java fern it looks amazing

[@michellegibson3899]

Love them. Wished we could get them here in Australia.

[@JJJOOSSHHH]

Does the rock wool break down over time?

[@jakemeade7615]

I'm in canada and so happy you guys have some things shipping through amazon now. Will this be included in the items sold there?

[@Pokeepogo]

Where were these when I had goldfish 😭😂 so excited to try these out. Would you always leave the plant in the rock wool, or can you change it out with eco complete or something in the pot? Also I love the new outro music

[@yiacrazy]

I like it. Easy planting. Easy Green.... Easy makes it fun.

[@mk_cichlids]

Genius! Bet these would be helpful with shell dwellers!

[@conniepeterson3004]

Love ❤ these!! Great idea!

[@PerezOutdoors]

Gonna purchase them for sure 👍

[@pedroaquatic95]

Cory that looks great, I can give you one more idea

[@adamsaquaculture3173]

That’s so cool definitely gonna have to try A couple out keep up the good work you make some really cool videos

[@engdog2]

Pretty cool product I like it.

[@paultraynor80]

Order three getting them today can’t wait to put in pond with goldfish

[@kennythach8919]

Just put in my order for 3 of these bad boys and a order of java fern, amazon sword and dwarf hair grass. Also got me xtreme nano fish food as well. Can’t wait for the shipment to arrive.

[@julianaquascaped]

Nice. This could be interesting to create some mounds in your substrate while saving yourself some substrate. You can set these down on a bare bottom and pour substrate around/over them. (obviously that would be for the non-epiphytes)

[@xKrispyx]

Awesome! Any word on when products like your sponge filters and this Easy Planter might possibly make their way to Canada?

[@robhill4034]

I can't wait to see these on Amazon canada 🇨🇦

[@facemask734]

This is amazing, something to help me prevail in the fight to keep plants with goldfish lol!!!!!

[@newfoundaquatics5093]

My maaann! Loving the videos! Hope to be as big as you one day on youtube! Maybe even be in the same room one day!

[@dancurran8977]

I just got two. I love them for my Anubias.

[@candicefuino9956]

Love it! Great idea!! .....now I have to go buy some lol

[@derekgonci]

When you going to ship to Canada?

[@paulettc3898]

That’s awesome!!

[@jesserahn6864]

Great idea! One question, is it bad to keep your plants in the rock wool?

[@tauneutrino1able]

I'm getting ready to set up a 29gal and a couple of these might work well!

[@victorwang7258]

Hi - I have a question about the Easy Planter. Do you have a recommended link to find the size size netted pot? It does say "Plant hole: 2 in diameter x 3 in deep" but its hard to find that exact size on Amazon. This video describes exactly the issue I'm seeing - pleco uprooting plants

[@ericbolyard2257]

Awesome product!!

[@daveg1307]

Great job boss! 👍👍

[@landgiraffe7002]

Very handy!

[@spitz-mv6zb]

fantastic idea, for people who likes using sand as substrate, i think you can just bury these in the sand and still grow plants that doesn't like to be in sand.

[@chadusher7150]

Those are great!

[@JesusSLopez-rf4wv]

Definitely getting a couple for a 30g I’m starting soon

[@craigbroderick8935]

Just wish Aquarium co op shipped to Australia

[@nickokesa2047]

Use shopmate to buy from USA.

[@PotvinPlayer]

Hi Cory. you need to get these on the Canadian Amazon website!

[@DanHiteshew-oneandonly]

That's awesome. I've been pondering how to keep plants with crayfish. (silly, I know. lol)

[@cheryllong995]

Hi Corey, Love your videos & have learned so much from you. I have a bare bottom tank & have been looking for planters like these for a long time. Since I can't order from you because I'm in Canada I'm wondering if you know if they are available in Canada anywhere. Thnks & hope you will reply.

[@OfMiceAndTrains]

Very good ideas

[@3gmom408]

One of the best things I have seen in aquarium. Too bad that I live in Singapore I can’t buy.