Everyone Should Try At Least One Of These Aquarium Plants!

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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 Aquarium Co-Op and check out our weekly videos.
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[@AquariumCoop]

Which one of these plants have you tried? Check out all of our aquarium plants here: www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/live-plants

[@TheLiddojunior]

I've never had any crypts from the Co-op melt for me. I find that leaving it in the rockwool pot after shipping makes it transition better in the new tank.

[@asleepawake3645]

Lol, when you said "try these," google led me to Liverwort (Radula perrottetii)... which contains cannabinoids 👀😁😁😁👁👁

[@bradsuarez2683]

Being a 100% total noob to aquarium plants this video was just what I needed to get started! Thanks Cory.

[@vicaroo001]

Do it Brad! It's so much fun and the fish love it!

[@Anubis30224]

Roommate had a dead tank with no lights and an inch of water. Was like that in a basement for eight months. There was an anubia in there that survived, it's currently pride of place in one of my planted tanks.

[@_lucid_one]

I've grown all these plants, and many of them I still do - all of which came from you! I now grow everything in sand which is spot on with your remarks. It's been a slow process but definitely doable. I've enjoyed and learned so much from all your videos, thank you for continuing with content like this. Living in Moses Lake I cannot frequent your store but every time we make it over the mountains we stop by and always enjoy our experience. Fortunately, ordering from your site is easy and shipping is always fast. My favorite from this video - the wendtii green! I waited so long to try crypts and once I finally did I couldn't be more happy. Beautiful plants, my corys love them and we love the color. Cheers from eastern WA!

[@drnishantharnoji7349]

Such an informative website and channel, happy to see Cory has grown his business and community so well , definitely took a time but it is rewarded well

[@towaofficial]

My number 1 recommendation for beginners to planted tanks who don't mind a minute of weekly trimming is Heteranthera zosterifolia aka stargrass. It's similar to pogo stellatus visually but grows faster. It really seems to help prevent algae in a new set up, and can be trimmed into very nice looking bushes. Nano fish also absolutely love it as it provides pockets of dense cover.

[@Smoshylife]

Does it grow tall? I’m looking for some background plant ideas

[@towaofficial]

@@Smoshylife yes, I've had 40-50 cm long stems matting on the surface when I've let it go. If you keep trimming and replanting you can easily achieve a lush 10-12 inch tall bush. Replant the stems on their side if you want it to grow more compact. Search tropica layout 10 or 105 for some nice examples.

[@amymandeville8342]

I usually keep my aquarium plants alive except for anything red. My Mystery snails destroy anything that's red.

[@ShrimpSanctuary]

Thanks for the detailed explanation on the plants. I personally vote for Amazon sword because of all the shrimp tanks I run with. A pot and Amazon sword. Easy to keep and certainly fuss free.

[@streetsiswatching9660]

limnophila sessiliflora is my favorite aquarium plant... amazing how it literally takes over the whole tank from a few tiny stems

[@caewalker9276]

I'm hopeless without plants. They cover so many mistakes on my part. Thanks Coopy 💚

[@shanereed3767]

Can you start putting some of the more "advanced plants" on your website I'm not saying I'm good enough to grow them but I really want to try and you guys are the only company that has quality in there products and shipping.

[@colbymiffin939]

I have a complaint about easy green. It's to damn good it makes all my friends jealous of my vallisneria 😂. Love the video keep up the awesome content

[@yetanotheraquarist4307]

I remember this livestream. I've listened to it a couple of times on the podcast app. This is a good way to distill the most pertinent information in an updated format.

[@PaulZyCZ]

1:00 - I agree a beginner should stick to root tabs and gravel, but the thing is valisneria or swordtails grow way better with 1 inch of pond compost and no less than 2 inches of light gravel / coarse sand... or just plain aquasoil. Anubias has some issue with algae, so less light is more in this case. Sometimes leaves or roots start to melt away, while no other plant has this issue.

[@josemontalvo4532]

I’ve been very successful with the plants I got from you. I use Diane Walstad’s method for lighting period. It keeps Algae down to a minimum. I actually leave about one fourth of my aquarium to let algae grow. Shrimps and Otocinclus enjoy feeding on certain Algae. I even seen my Guppies and Mickey Mouse Platyies feeding on the Algae. Your plants are excellent. From the slow growing Cryptocoryne Wendtii to the Water Sprite, which I float some of the Plantlets that grows. I sold everything I had , because I moved from Arizona to Florida. I will be starting a new aquarium soon. Thank you for you excellent service and great quality plants. You always done right by your customers. I know your a little more expensive than others, but with your awesome service; it doesn’t matter. Thank you for your service to your customers.

[@agnediciuniene9861]

I really like the looks of aquariums withouts lids. I had one like it. But I had a lot of fish loses. 😞 So now I am going for a lid and try to think of a way to make it look as elegant as lidless one.

[@liamkilbride1154]

You could always do one of those ones where the skirting on the top is the same as the cabinet so it’s all one uniform piece if that makes sense.

[@dcphifer4307]

This is the 2nd one that I am seeing from you. You made it easier to absorb for this old lady and even got me smiling a few times listening to the pros and cons. I will check out your website now because I really learned a lot about the plants... and even a few that I think that I might want to try out. I had not had a fish tank since 2005 and just treated myself to a nice size 6.6 gallon for my Betta. I saved this video in my Watch Later list as I want to listen to it again. Thanks for doing another great video.

[@evocativeswine7170]

Easy green fertilizer is legit! I definitely recommend! BEWARE!! There are certain people that will tell you that you only need fertilizer in your tank if you use CO2. Couldn’t be farther from the truth. Everything about your aquarium needs balance . Lights might need to be adjusted, maybe a shorter light period, maybe even a little less fertilizer if you have a super rich aqua soil. The point is plants need food just like your fish. Don’t blame fertilizers .

[@Yosh-doesnt-understand]

I love Valls, but unfortunately I can't get them to grow in my tank. Tried several different types. I have Fluval substrate. Dose with flourish, trace, potassium, iron and use root tabs. My Ph is 6.2 and water parameters are good. Almost all other plants I've tried do great. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if it's just my local water

[@cutefish7317]

*Disadvantages of having aquarium plants* Live aquarium plants need good lighting Live aquarium plants need CO2 injections to thrive Live aquarium plants need added fertilizer Live aquarium plants need aquarium plant soil Live aquarium plants make it harder to clean the tank. Live aquarium plants are hard to keep alive. Live aquarium plants can carry parasites and pest snails Live aquarium plants require more care Live aquarium plants are more expensive Live aquarium plants take up oxygen at night. Live aquarium plants require trimmings Live aquarium plants may die Live aquarium plants may get eaten Live aquarium plants will be infested with algae is a matter of time. Live aquarium plants cannot be kept with large fish. Each live aquarium plant needs a particular water conditions such as pH, water hardness, and water temperature to thrive. Dead aquarium plants, old decaying aquarium plant leaves need to be removed immediately, as it will quickly rot in the warm, bacteria-laden water. *Advantages of having aquarium plants* Aquarium plants purify the water just like land plants purify the air. Aquarium plants produce oxygen during the day Aquarium plants add beauty to the tank. Aquarium plants provide hiding places for fish and shrimp.

[@LivsTanks]

I agree doesn’t matter on the substrate you’re gonna be able to grow plants either way

[@roxannep.4197]

My aquarium came with a black plastic lid and a built in white LED light. I assume that this light is inferior to the Fluval 3.0. Can I (or should I) add more light without buying a new lid?

[@evocativeswine7170]

I purchased cardinal mini’s and the taller anubius plants from Petsense. The plants were tissue cultures and immerse grown . It’s been going on 3 weeks . All of my pants have put out new growth and look great. I hear that immerse grown plants leaves die. I just don’t understand why none of my plants even seem to die back at all? Am I just lucky?

[@yarasub]

Ok I have 2 100 g tanks one mbuna ,the other peacocks. I want plants, so what plants do you sell ? I’m thinking floating plants and plants I can glue to rocks and wood . My nitrate levels are usually 0-10 ppm is that a problem ?

[@SameerShaikh-lw9xh]

Hi there Guys i m facing one problem with my plants like they are turning brown from bottom side and only top portion is green , i m providing 8hrs of light and diy co2 and EI dosing fertilizer. Does anyone know what will be the cause and solution, please advice me

[@scrotusmaximus3043]

A freshwater aquarium should always have plants. My recommended plant is: Pearlweed

[@jhaych]

Try that with herbivores

[@SwatejK]

+1

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

@@jhaych apple snails and giant ramshorns are the worst offenders alongside silver dollars, plant eating cichlids and big bulky fish

[@scrotusmaximus3043]

@@jhaych plenty of alternatives

[@Gk22632]

Pretty much all African cichlids and some South American cichlids have entered the chat

[@ihavecojones]

Dear God... youtube seems to turn into a sales pitch platform...

[@2112inuyasha]

I have a comet goldfish, what plants do you recommend having with the goldfish? it is mostly tearing up the red melon sword and the Sagittaria subulata

[@curvingfyre6810]

idk why peopel say that sand is hard to grow plants in, every plant I've tried in it has taken off like nothing. Gravel gave me way more trouble from how much harder it is to thoroughly plant in it, making me have to replant often.

[@bryanl9769]

😭anyone know how to get rid of staghorn algae? I tried more flow and liquid carbon and nope

[@MrHahaveryhappy]

My octopus plant is vanishing from bottom up. Idk if my electric blue acaras are it or what but it use to be so bushy

[@Boss-zo4lw]

But my Swords have Green Spot Algae all over the leaves, my light is not too strong or on for too long either, why is it going like that please???

[@Sea-cucumber1151]

I would say from personal experience it’s hard to have a planted aquarium, at least planted into the substrate, there has to be more than an inch to have its stay in place.

[@CEVGNMOR]

What is low light , less time (6-8 hours) with the light at %50 on a fluval 3.0??

[@bythesealabradors8754]

I emailed the other day and the fellow said your not going to be selling the Fluval light anymore?

[@frankdegroot1451]

Duidelijk,vind 10 wel wat veel.2 stuks in 450liter vond ik voldoende. Ze doen er wat langer over.

[@MulligansIslandCP1]

We want fishroom updates and feedings!

[@BlakesAquatics]

✅️✅️✅️✅️✅️✅️✅️ great upload

[@islandmerchandise3017]

Do you ship to Canada east coast? Will the plants survive?

[@enricolackner9540]

I tried them all, but none of them tasted well enough to repeat the experience ^^

[@lacrosseguy108]

i have jungle val... did you say 8 feet?!?!?

[@girrl88]

Please do a list of plants that are happy in sand substrate

[@indigocrayon520]

I have sand substrate, amazon sword, jungle Val and cryptocoryne (red, green and dwarf varieties) all THRIVE in my aquarium.

[@girrl88]

@@indigocrayon520 Thank you so much! I'm going to be setting up my first sand tank and I'm super nervous about it even though I must have logged 100+ hours watching vids and reading info.

[@adatewithnature8333]

i tried them. dont recommend, very bitter, tastes terrible.

[@solidtenpin]

I used to think low light meant it would be fine under low to high light conditions, but my Anubias experience sort of changed how I view that term. They really don't like a lot of light, and I had hair algae and brown spot algae on the leaves. Reduced my light to 40% and they're nice and lush now, and no algae anymore, but they do grow slow. I keep that in mind when I consider other plants going in the tank, as I would then avoid anything that requires high lighting, unless I could leverage shade for the low-light plants.

[@PaulZyCZ]

True, if there is not too much light, Anubias and Bucephalandra can grow in any place in planted tank, even deep ones. They grow slow, but they are one of the best plants to make a low front shrub in large tanks. Given time, even Knights of Ni would be pleased.

[@hardybryan]

I've found the best substrate is Safe T Sorb (or generic equivalent). You will not need root tabs and it doesn't need replacing like the fancy substrates. Just sucks all the nutrients in straight to the roots. A slow running ugf will help feed the plant roots even more. Downside is it will initially turn your water into R/O water until it starts getting a little saturated. But that's not a big deal. Just dump a bunch of ferts in when you start it up. You won't need to fert again and root tabs will just be algae mines waiting to go off, so don't use them.

[@trustn01rs]

Definitely not the best it's just extremely cheap and it's only good if you prime it with a significant amount of fertilizer before setting the tank up unless you want to wait months to get any benefits at all

[@tooclean_1253]

Please!!! Someone help!!! Jus got a banana plant from aquarium co-op website as well as a 10 gallon filter. Received both yesterday and added a squirt of easy green jus to help it jus in case. I have a LED light that sits in the tank that I got on Amazon that has 5 levels of brightness. Yesterday I had the lighting on the 2 level and looked this morning and the leaves are melting.. the base of the roots is kind of brown while the leaves are see through/white. Anything will help 😭🙏🏻

[@tooclean_1253]

Also I left the light on them for about 5 hours on the banana plant

[@mawcco1]

I want to know about plants that can withstand a clown loach.😊

[@spugzaquariums4185]

Those prices are not the same now 😅😅

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

I use mostly finnex stingrays on my 50+ tanks running currently, but they're mostly less than 29 gallon tanks... However, I do use led shop lights for some of my bigger, taller tanks just because I can't justify paying for fluval 3.0's, plus I don't like having to use an app...! Mostly pea gravel from my local landscape wholesaler, but I have been successful growing, mostly, sword plants in play sand... Definitely much more success growing "jungles" in gravel though... Keep the great content coming...!

[@ekoed]

I tried Monte Carlo, but I went with the majority of the internet, and tried to break it apart and plant it all over. I failed. I could not get the small clusters to stay in the substrate, and the little bits that were successful in staying down never took off. I will try again, and bury the pot in the soil. Thanks for the video.

[@deathcaster3006]

I've actually turning my aquarium into vivarium, only reason is severum. I had Java fern , Amazon sword ..... gone . I've now cabomba, hornwort, water wisteria....... they're fighting their max with my severums. I've tried feeding my severums spinach, lettuce and some other leaves. They do eat those but still they nip on my wisteria. Which plant severum don't eat ?

[@Philip_smith88]

Awesome video and great info. Love your plants🪴 Need more soon.

[@Laura-ed5kf]

LOVE your plants (snail & amphipod-free, thank you)! I just need more goldfish-proof options. My jerk-goldfish think it’s fun to nip off the growing-tips of my valisneria, by the way, so they don’t grow fast or tall in my tank. 😠

[@leonardsupchak545]

In a planted tank for Cory's would it work to put gravel down first & then a little sand...gravel for plant rooting & sand for Cory preferred surface ?

[@danielely3807]

I've always wanted to bring Monte Carlo in my aquariums, but I didn't because I have corydoras and ancistrus fish and I don't know if they do well on a fully planted substrate... Can anyone tell me? Thanks!

[@amyhedlund9874]

I bought an anubias nana from Aquarium CoOp a couple years ago, when I was having a bad black beard algae issue. It was just furred with it almost immediately but it didn’t quit, just kept pushing out a new leaf. A couple of months ago, I added hornwort back to my tank and that out competed the algae. Even under all that stress, it went from 3 or 4 leaves to covering the 5 inch driftwood I anchored it to. Thing is bulletproof.

[@IsaacDS123]

i agree with most of these plants, but dont try java fern, at least its to happy in my tank, constantly grows babys on its leaves and sends out ugly brown roots everywhere. I gave all mine away cause it never looked good and the old leaves were constantly dying. Litterally every other day i was dealing with this

[@rubyshines2168]

Thank you I'm starting a 25 gallon rock tank I have it cycling first step aquatic plants I'm gonna start with endless bearers and loaches I really love the yoyo and clown however finding a good place to buy the loaches in NYstate.. if you have a link or know where I could find them it would make my Christmas 🤶

[@CatalinaFOIA]

Thanks when I set up a new 2nd tank in February I'm considering adding real soft live plants that will be compatible with common goldfish "friendly". ❤️ It will be a 75 gallon.

[@Shortstop803]

Cory, do you think you could do a “calibration” video on the fluval plant 3.0. I know it’s an excellent light, but figuring out how to dial it in just right has been frustrating at a minimum.

[@TigressPhoenix]

Are there any plants that thrive in a brackish water tank for opae ula shrimp? I’m thinking about doing a brackish water tank. But unsure what my options are for plants.

[@bkemp28]

Love the new Corey. Been using your advice. Watching for years. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. It’s funny watching others quoting you word for word then later you add a bit of more information that cancels their dead set idea by watching your videos. I’m an amateur and always learning. Absolutely enjoy my fish tanks but would have never gave it a try without your channel. Guess what I mean is…Thank you Corey!!!

[@georgettelozano1424]

Anybody know where you can buy aquatic plant pots for aquariums for plants?

[@indigocrayon520]

I can't keep Java plant alive in my aquariums that have a pH of 8-8.2 but they thrive in my 7.6 tank

[@MiskaReads]

I *need* to know what the neon light is and where it can be procured. For... research reasons. Yes, that's it.

[@g.4588]

In 10 seconds, he explains steroids very clear, when other people talk hours about it and people still dont get it lol( im a old user)

[@cut419ram]

Hey good video. Just bought a bunch of plants from your website!

[@CatRacer1A2A]

I had a great experience buying plant from aquarium co-op. 100% recommended them.

[@markcummings3146]

I have almost all of these in my tank, with C02 and Plecos and all are healthy:) I only seem to struggle with red leaf plants.

[@VeNoMsEpItApH]

One of the best videos. Since I got back into the hobby, this video is spot on with my experience experimenting with aquarium plants.

[@grapphiiczak]

the only thing i hate about VAL is its like 4+ foot long and basically is the same as duck weed

[@nomad_five7637]

I actually have several amazon sword in a 36 gallon bow front top fin aquarium. There are 3 albino plecos in there too. The amazon sword are doing great for the most part. The only ones that seem to be struggling at all, are the ones that have been most recently planted. They are starting to get some darker green to their leaves. I also have one that has sprouted a stem with smaller/baby plants on it.

[@twysted_catalyst9096]

I'm kinda surprised I did not see rotala indica on this list. It has been such an easy stem plant that grows in low light (gets better color in higher light) and is a quick grower

[@RedViking2020]

Your great. Drop mike( very helpful,thanks buddy)

[@matthewblankenship7968]

Your products and plants and great information is what has kept me in this hobby ..✌🏻

[@Pennysfishkeeping]

Live plants and aquariums should go hand in hand. The benefits of having a natural filter far outweigh any drawbacks.

[@Constantine_Cvl8]

Unless, y'know, the fish are herbivores

[@cameron_xbx6672]

Does val need a lot of light ? I’m trying to keep algae to a minimum

[@RJVortex]

Thank you Cory very nice V-log! :)

[@pollywu1956]

My java fern died because my stem plants outcompeted it.

[@seancharran3332]

Nice video Cory! Will there be any Black Friday sale on the website?

[@Mr_Penguin2305]

Pizza Hut used to do a pizza with pigs in a blanket as the crust!

[@Devi1d0g]

lol hot dog pizza

[@wynandwolmarans6689]

Great videos but the live 1 i dnt get answers on live chat why?

[@nomad_five7637]

Can java fern be planted into a loose pile of rocks?

[@johnalbernaz8960]

I saw this video long time ago, what up with new content

[@ferneypriest6257]

Thanks!

[@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058]

My amazon swords melted it's leaves but still has green stems will it come back or do I have to buy more to replace them, I have easy green & root tabs I've been using but after 6 wks it hasn't done anything yet.

[@indigocrayon520]

It will grow back. I trim them back

[@keikol.7110]

Thank you for this video 👍🍁

[@ricardocobhc8175]

10:10 those are some really nice pots

[@joehanney3495]

Is that a green screen of the old look 😀

[@stevecox8066]

Got all these! My tank is looking crazy good. By the way, the banana plants I received were monsters, and are remaining so with lots of roots growing out the bottom and new BIG leaves growing constantly. Then of course the red tiger lily bulbs I got have sprouted with at least a leaf or two, then more, then more. About a month into them and they are killing it! Gonna definitely order more.

[@MFTAQ]

I also recommend Hygrophilla Coryambosa as a plant to have in your substrate.

[@fg6986]

What is the carpet plant at 4:30?

[@Berek-e2d]

Great info as always thanks

[@jamesmccabe8712]

Always enjoy corys info

[@lawrenceegilsson852]

how often should I be putting root tabs in?

[@AquariumCoop]

It depends on the size of the plant. When I'm on it, I like to do it once a month.

[@lawrenceegilsson852]

@@AquariumCoop that sounds good. I'm in Vancouver BC, and I shop April's Aquarium, and my kids and I were thrilled to see Aquarium Co-op partner up! We have several of your lights and sponge filters, etc. And of course, root tabs. I think Aquarium Co-op has some pretty good products. Thanks for the quick response and keep up with the great informative videos.

[@AquariumCoop]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback.

[@clwtwizted]

First!

[@mortezamohammadimortem4808]

thanks for the info

[@matthewbolter5495]

Love Anubias

[@bernandoturner4840]

Great Video😄