AQUARIUM PLANTS TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS - SPEAK LATIN YET?

[@arvinstarvin5929]

I love how ‘category’ is pronounced as ‘cathegory’. On a serious note, Green Aqua helped me to finally decide on starting my own lowtech tank. As a beginner, I really find your videos beginner-friendly, informative, and entertaining. Love you guys!

[@GreenAquaShop]

My Hungarian accent. LOL. Cheers!

[@morrisfalker2773]

I feel good, having lunch, sun is shining and i'm watching the coolest guy of Green Aqua.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Morris, you're great! 😎😎

[@myaquascapingjourney1255]

One of the best vids I've seen on plant introduction. Concise and informative. 🌱👌

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much, glad you like how we approached the subject, tried to come up with as many favorite plants as possible for you guys to have a good idea on the basics.

[@mausie1967]

Thank you for the "boring" plant lessons. Absolutely not boring at all. I loved it and learned a lot. Thanks and Greetings from Holland.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you we will be back with more of these vids too shortly. Thanks for watching us. 👍

[@BesidePeacefulWaters]

Very nice and quick, good to hear all of their names in a short window of time. Kind of like running through a flash card after I've learned already. Thanks for the video!

[@TheCineScaper]

Useful video guys! Thank you!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Máté, it means a lot coming from you. Not so cinematic, but at least we managed to squeeze in as much info as we could.

[@TheCineScaper]

Looks good and so informative! 🤛

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Máté, mate. 😉

[@chelmsford6774]

Brother I watch this over and over again, great video THANKS.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, glad you found this useful.

[@suryaditjahjadi]

So wonderful for those low light green carpets. Learn quite a lot and for acknowledge also. Thx !

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, glad you like this tutorial!

[@brandrunway]

I wanted to give a thumbs-up, but I see I already did about two years ago. Thanks!

[@magstheonlyone]

The only moment I was bored was the moment the video ended. Nothing tops green aqua videos on my feed. 👍👍👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

That's great to hear, thanks so much! 🙏👍

[@wjhdrew]

Very comprehensive plant overview and presentation! Great job

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Andrew, glad you think that. We tried our best, but I think we could only cover a small part of this topic, but yeah, it's good for a start... Hopefully.

[@ttw369369]

Still prefer such tutorial from aqua green, learning n enjoying watching. All the time.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you, we will do similar ones in the future too. Stay with us 😃

[@banerjibabu8475]

One of my favrte aqua channel.. Wishes from india..

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks for the support!

[@rupa-oscarjavieramaya4891]

Great video. Thanks I hope to visit your gallery soon

[@uweroler4675]

Very interesting Video inclusive the waterproof Light test😁😁👍👏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Haha, all inclusive mate. 😇

[@syamalp1]

This video is my plant reference library. Hope there will be more video like this. Especially you have almost 400 plants

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for that. I will do more on the topic, promise.

[@justinbrock1943]

You can never have too much information, great stuff guys.👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Justin, glad you found this useful, we'll keep coming up with some tutorials in the future. Cheers.

[@ajmckay2]

Great video. I'm doing a lot of research as I'm determined to set up a planted tank and I can't say I've come across something this informative in a while. Really a great video on the different types of plants. I'm really looking forward to watch part 2 next!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, welcome to the channel, we've got quite a few tutorials (playlist) here where you can learn the basics, but you'll learn a lot and can get inspired from the numerous builds and maintenances here too...

[@terrywilliams5810]

Thé dropped light, ooh . But in your relaxed style, not a problem 😉 great video on sooo many plants, very informative tutorial. Great quality as always. Thank you ,and have a great weekend all the Green Aqua team.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much Terry, we wish you the very same. Cheers!

[@Kapkeh]

Pfoo you scared me when you dropped the light into the tank. Great video! Now I have to check your website to study all +-400 of them! Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@GreenAquaShop]

I got scared too, but you know - it happened to me before - so I kept my calm. Kinda... 😇 Thanks for watching Jerry, actually there are many identical plants that come from many different suppliers and packaging forms, so the real number would be around 150-200? Taking in consideration that there are big groups of plants that I mentioned in the video, the actual number of latin names one has to remember is probably below 100. That's not so dangerous.

[@Kapkeh]

@@GreenAquaShop Thanks for your reply! "Kinda" haha. I'll keep that in consideration, +-100 it is! Have a good day.

[@alis49281]

Good Lights cost quite a bit. Water proof lights: Priceless. It really pays off and decent LED lights are a LOT safer than any other light source. Using regular light bulbs can be lethal.

[@Kyleman51]

Such beautiful plants. All the stores around my area have plants that are covered with algae and other pests. Made a mistake by adding a plant without quarantining it beforehand now I have freshwater limpet snails.

[@GreenAquaShop]

I don't think an algae infested plant would do much harm to a tank if the tank is otherwise healthy. But it is safer to avoid, agreed.

[@syamalp1]

love it... please talk about plant melting..

[@GreenAquaShop]

That would be a natural phenomenon - like crypts adjusting to underwater life, or it could be a nutrient deficiency or even temperature problem. But I've seen valisneria melt because of Excel (carbon supplement) too. There you have it.

[@ramenchuu]

Great video, I learned a lot! More closeups while you're talking about a plant would help since its all new to me, but otherwise very informative.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Well, that's what we could do with the current tech, but noted, we'll do more tutorials in the future with close-ups.

[@Dutch0wnage99]

This was very informative. Thanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching us. :)

[@donnabarden9644]

Love it you're a very good teacher

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good to hear that, thanks for the kind feedback.

[@lorenzospina3174]

Great video for beginners 👍, Green Aqua number one 😉.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are great Lorenzo, thanks a lot! 😇🙏👍

[@AquaGardenAquariums]

Nice selection of plants.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks bro 😃

[@KivuoS2060]

Thanks...It's very educative. Benefited from the video...

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you found this useful, thanks for watching!

[@Aninhas1977]

Loved the video, usefull information about the plants, and seeing them in the aquarium with each other and knowing their names makes it easier to plan an aquascape and choose the best plants to do it. Thanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are welcome, glad you found this useful!

[@rogergibson7938]

I think the background music on this is great! Really pleasant and kinda fun. Adds to the video alot guys, keep up the good work!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much Roger, glad you like our format. Stay tuned for more, cheers!

[@tituspramusanta6025]

Really like how you describing the plant

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like the description mate, stay tuned for more tutorials from us. Cheers.

[@davidrocha1719]

such an awesome shop ! Always enjoy your clips !! i actually got scared when you dropped in light in the tank lol

[@GreenAquaShop]

I've been too. And really surprised how chilled Balazs was in that moment. Would scare the ***t out of me (Viktor). These lights are awesome, but the legs are really bad. Too easy to drop it from the tank. 😃

[@stevennnz]

Love ur channel...

[@philipp06]

Loved the video! Please do another one with more detailed informations or even tips on how to combine certain plants to acheave a certain look. Wood love to watch this, keep it comming!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Okey, thanks for the suggestion, will consider! 👍🏻💡

[@СергейАкваКолхоз]

Hi guys! Plants simply space! Your videos are tutorials for people like me - forever learners.) Thank You for the like!

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome.

[@mbahsangok8747]

Thanks for your many videos.. so many lesson learn from your tutorial.. many thanks green aqua.. Greeting from Indonesia..

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are welcome, glad you find our tutorials useful.

[@lalu128]

i am searching for this video.... thank you somuch

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, there's a second plant tutorial on our channel now.

[@lalu128]

Green Aqua iam watching other video too

[@GreenAquaShop]

Stay tuned. ;)

[@carlharris8987]

superb video, so much information!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you found this useful. Cheers.

[@aquaticsplanet5033]

So many plants so little time to remember them all ! Cool video .

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you for your words. Will do it better next time 😋

[@motorhead16]

Your video is gold!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, glad you found this useful!

[@quincyjacob9912]

Thank you for the new knowledge 🥰

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are welcome, glad you found this useful.

[@quincyjacob9912]

Green Aqua i always watch green aqua video specially when its about tutorial about planting and making some awesome hardscape. I wish i could have one of those scapes😍

[@AssassinGreen]

I just about got my hardscape ready for an Iwagumi and my first real setup with decent gear. Although Iwagumi I'm still going to plant heavy and this video has put my head into a spin, so much to choose from but a fantastic video explaining many different plants, thanks a lot! I do have experience with some it's just now the big decision on which ones I want to put in, plants that I have experience with and plants I don't.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you found this useful, I'm sure you'll make your decision - try looking at examples from our builds or others'.

[@yetplayz1270]

Very Informative! 🌱

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you found this useful! Thanks for watching.

[@pedroserra5157]

Wonderful video!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you, glad you like it 🙏

[@ajinkyadessai17]

Very helpful.. .. Thanks @green aqua

[@GreenAquaShop]

😃 👍

[@fendy9733]

very helpfull for me as a beginner, thanks :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are welcome, glad you found this helpful. Cheers and good luck with your layouts!

[@tonipalmer6242]

I am so excited to get started on my aquarium you guys have helped energize me

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good luck with that! I'm sure it will be cool!

[@courtneydeclercq2867]

Your videos are always found at the perfect time right when i need them. Thank you so so much for this video. I love the free spirit and the fact that the videos are not made to be perfect - well in a sense of natural, I suppose they are perfect. :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, we make many mistakes and yeah, we don't know all plant names. Well Tommy does, probably.😇

[@IkanBuntalTerbang]

You guys should make a playlist.. 😁. Extremely informative. Lots to learn here.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Don't we have one? Maybe not separately for the plants. Cheers.

[@IkanBuntalTerbang]

@@GreenAquaShop just realised that when watching the video. That little pop up things. 😁

[@michaelkane2470]

Balazes love your Green Aqua videos......Hopefully one of these days I can visit Budapest ,and stop by Green Aqua,and say hi.If your ever visiting Saint Augustine Fl,look me up.You would like this town,its the Oldest Spanish settlement in the Us.It dates back to 1500s.

[@GreenAquaShop]

I'm sure I would, I love Florida. 😎

[@scapesessions9069]

Excellent plant video

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@alanbeltz2407]

Nice fish at the end

[@Bucephalandra]

I love bucepharandra. My bucepharandra sp. green velvet has bloomed. It's very elegantly pure white. I want to more watch bucepharandra reviewing video.

[@GreenAquaShop]

😃👍

[@davidlocke4129]

hi what heating do you use for your fish please great work your doing love all of them

[@GreenAquaShop]

In general we're not using heaters in our aquariums. With water temp is around 22-24C. But if needed then build in filter ones or external one like Hydor is preferred.

[@PrithviRaj-yo4bu]

Thankyou for this information

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching us. :)

[@alis49281]

nice! Aquascaping uses quite different plants. I'll definetely try Bolbitis because I love ferns. Mostly because my fish don't eat ferns... I randomly tried Mayaca fluviatilis - this plant is silver! So cool.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for sharing your ideas with us, it's always useful to read these. Bolbitis is indeed nice, and Mayaca is also coo, I totally agree.

[@andikanovaldy1629]

No thumb down. Thank you for the video.

[@GreenAquaShop]

The haters are still sleeping. 😂 It will come, don't worry. 😇

[@deosameer]

Great video. Got lots of information from your channel and it's really help to beginners.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for your words. Yup the goal is to help newcomers too. Love to hear it helps some way. 😍

[@sportcenterfurth482]

Verry interesting. I love your tutorial.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, glad you found this useful. I love your city. :)

[@democritus85]

Great video,!! Really helpful, one stupid question though, what have you placed in the bottom of the aquarium, some kind of soil?

[@GreenAquaShop]

I think we used inert soil (pebbles) on this one.

[@FernandoMota]

great work! shows the passion you guys have for planted aquariums. thanks!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much! Your support means a lot Fernando.

[@williamsmarquess8379]

Thank you. it was very intresting and very helpful! Loved every moment ,Special the when the lamp falls in the aquarium xd Nagyon jól sikerült videó, és nagyon hasznos a növény választásban! Köszi.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers! Köszi!!

[@davidjunior7586]

Great vídeo

[@torp.b.1814]

Amazing video, possibly a 2nd video?..what would be your plant selection for different types of hardscape and aquascaping styless 😋

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the idea. Actually, most our setup videos (and there are many) are just about that, what to select for the different types of hardscapes.

[@davidk4062]

Another great video!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cool. 😎 Glad you liked this one too. Thanks for the sub!

[@The_Robert.Fletcher]

This was very informative. Thank you.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you found this useful. Stay tuned for more tutorials from us in the future. Cheers Robert.

[@sattishduli]

Thank you very much, so many plants...

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh yeah, but if you think in terms of groups, species, popularity, then it starts to be easier...

[@sattishduli]

Aqua hey you said you would make a video about video gear you are using. It would be delightful to us.btw u 're fantastic.

[@nathanbull7790]

Balazs this video is massively helpful mate, especially to people like me that are newer, us newbies can do all the research we like but after getting all our new plants home might end up putting bucephalandra roots in the substrate! I do like to use your website, I might even order from you in the future instead of from local stores!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Nathan, you're great for supporting us. We'll do our best to serve you guys in all means we can. Cheers. 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@sapodaantartica]

Thanks for the great explanation! for showing your knowledge and not hiding it from those who are willing to learn! Congrats on the videos! Greetings here from Brazil (it was well in Latin!) Many of these plants found in our streams and in various regions of Brazil! Come visit us!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Hey brother, thanks for your comment, yes, we know that many plants are coming from your beautiful country, I will definitely visit you and have some hikes around. It's on my bucket list for sure. Glad you like our channel.

[@sapodaantartica]

@@GreenAquaShop we wait for you!

[@joycew9941]

Great video.

[@karthik18s80]

Awesome introduction to the beautiful plants 😀

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment! Glad you found it useful, stay tuned for more from us. Cheers.

[@vinniejudilla3921]

Plants are like pokemon Balazs.. Gotta catchum all!!!👍👍👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Haha, never thought of it like this, but you're right. 😅😃

[@Christiebalazs]

Köszönöm szépen🙏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Köszönjük,hogy megnézted. :)

[@jeevandewee]

Really useful video!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Oh, cool, glad you found this useful! Cheers.

[@mr2felix]

Very good!!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot.

[@cicco1838]

Awesome bro love plant video's thank you for video...

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching us 👍

[@yeet_42069]

I never memorize plant names lol, i just look it up whenever i need new plants that might suit my tank perfectly. saving this vid to my playlist for future references :D Great content guys!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Haha, thanks, I feel you on this one, I myself have problems with stem names, the guys are always helping me. Thx for the bookmark.

[@pamungkasnugroho1740]

Great Video ! you guys are awesome..

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot! Cheers.

[@aneres87]

I like how you guys edit your videos, and Balazs is always a delight to watch ;))

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Andrian, your support keeps us going. Cheers. 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@aneres87]

Green Aqua is the twinstar still ok when Balazs dropped it inside the tank? 😆

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes, still OK.

[@titasdas30-05]

Really helpful. Thanks greenaqua

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you found this helpful, you're welcome! Thanks for watching too. Cheers. 🙏👍

[@mr2felix]

Incrível...muito bom!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you found this useful!

[@zeke_b]

Great video and I laughed so hard at your reaction to dropping the light in the tank! 😂 10/10 on the smooth recovery and Twinstar plug. 👏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Haha, calm is king, right? 😅😅💪

[@Turusolight]

@@GreenAquaShop you didn't have to show us that, good on ya :)

[@zeke_b]

Green Aqua always! 😌

[@GreenAquaShop]

The powa' of scapers. 👊🏻

[@mikeinca3762]

Great video! Thanks for the breakdown of the different plants!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching Mike. Glad you found this useful.

[@mughlisw3843]

for hemianthus callitroides, i did buy the ada powder soil, but previously i planted monte carlo but diatom killed it all, then two weeks ago, ive planted hc cuba, will normal ada soil helped with the hc cuba carpet form? Or do i have to add ada powder soil,and replanted them?thank you in advance, you guys have the greatest aquascape ever, you guys gave me the courage to finally get a planted tank. Thank you in advance for the amswers too😊

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, good luck with your tank!

[@rickyabdullah4758]

Great works

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Ricky! 😎

[@galwaypeters2]

Great videos. Watching this has me wanting to do a scape. I've also begun attempting to scape plants in a reef tank. Marine aquascaping is up and coming. Would love to see you guys try it! Though much of it is done with macroalgaes and see grasses.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, been thinking of that, but postponed it, too many things to do in the freshwater side. But sounds really interesting.

[@azri3448]

Great videos :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much! 🙏👍

[@iaveres]

like it very much-keep it up 🌿🌾🐟

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot, we will. Cheers Ingrid! 🙏👍

[@sunnycal2293]

This was all awesome. Loved it! Thank you and not boring at all👍. Some of the foreground plants looked light green/yellowish....was that just the camera/video?? I love the rich darker green plant tones much more.

[@GreenAquaShop]

These plants come from terrestrial conditions from the nurseries, their color is much different from their final look, they will definitely get greener then this.

[@sunnycal2293]

@@GreenAquaShop Good to know. Thanks. I've heard of a lot of these plant names but haven't seen a lot of them.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Well we have hundreds of more, this was only just a small portion to start somewhere. Glad if it was helpful 😊

[@stevengould2965]

Haha, I’ve dropped both an E and an S Twinstar light in a tank, each twice. Defo waterproof for a dunkable period!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah good to know. 💡

[@Syncronizeification]

i just got my twinstar 600s and mine just fell in for a few seconds. it doesn't fit amazingly on the tank!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yup the legs are really ugly on these "sitting on the edge of the tank" type of lights.

[@BryanZALim]

Excellent video, definitely achieving it. When you moving to two videos a week?

[@GreenAquaShop]

We're trying to have a cinematic on Mondays, but not succeed always. Two normal videos are impossible to make with this production quality. Even this one video is too much at times for me, Balazs. I've got well over 40hrs per week in this, and there's also a company to run... ;)

[@BryanZALim]

@@GreenAquaShop The work definitely shows in the high quality of the videos. Cinematic Mondays sounds amazing.

[@GreenAquaShop]

👍🏻

[@maquddus4u]

much needed video

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, yeah, we've been preparing this for quite some time.

[@ReasonsWhy1]

great useful info guys! keep up the good work.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot. Glad you found this useful, we'll surely keep you posted, cheers.

[@edstaart8548]

Nice video again, love my plants,can never have enough. But what I experienced is that some species don't do well in my tank. I know some plants need another setup, but I do try them out. There is One in particular I have tried several times but I don't succeed and I have never seen you handling it: ludwigia species white. I know it's a cultivar but is there a reason why you don't use it? What I m also curious about is that some plants can't go with another species, maybe you can explain that some time( there are plants who kill the others just by standing next to it) It's a difficult puzzle to grow everything well and remain your balance, it's like a full time hobby. Love it though. I heard you spoiled Peter with a new setup/ scape? Looking forward to that one! Have a great week.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, Peter's video is coming out on next week. It turned out quite nice. Well, about the plants overgrowing each other - that's a very natural process. The stronger prevails. It happens to all plants really, I don't think there's to be done anything about that. I did not encounter the Ludwigia white before, but the others might have... We only have plants that could successfully be nursed by our partners - and that we thought it's worth looking at. Thanks for pointing this plant out, we'll try it in the future. Cheers.

[@pj98423]

I saw many of your tanks with co2 ,,I am great fan of u and green aqua,, please bro can you make non co2tank and in the feauture updates,,,please and also which is best for non co2tank and which best for co2tank please I am looking for the video,,

[@GreenAquaShop]

Actually we have 2 videos with low-tech tanks on the channel and as I said in the video you can always look up a whole list of low-tech plants on the GA website.

[@_raj-jn3yh]

Love from India.... 😍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers Sidhartha. :)

[@PokerMuppet]

This is a very good introduction, thank you. Can I make a request or suggestion? PLease can you split this is to a 3 part video for the three levels of plants so you have a bit more time on each plant but mainly so you can include what a plant looks like once it's settled and taken hold? You say it yourself that many of the plants look nothing like what they do when you buy them so it would be good to have like a 3 and 6 month follow up so you know what you're getting in to with each plant... Maybe that is too much to ask.

[@GreenAquaShop]

I think if you watch more of our videos you'll see the changes for many types of plants. The end of the setup videos is usually the 2-3 week state, and we always have a cinematic much later when they are totally adapted.

[@PokerMuppet]

@@GreenAquaShop OK... I'll have a further look. Its just all a little overwhelming watching build after build.

[@GreenAquaShop]

I know, take your time, you'll be a pro in no time, I promise. Cheers.

[@TiagoSpsk]

Excellent tutorial, loved it! Thank you.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks, glad you liked it, cheers.

[@bigyak35]

thank you for all of the information plants and how you say them so when i'm shopping for more at my LFS ill be able to blame my horrible pronunciation on my Hungarian accent lol keep up the good work and keep inspiring me and others to keep scaping nature aquariums peace and love fish brother from Las Vegas Nevada USA

[@GreenAquaShop]

Haha, there you go, you're welcome! 😜😇We love Las Vegas. 😅Been there a couple of times.

[@cathleenbaldwinmaggi2252]

I really liked this video! Thank you!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you Cathleen. Glad you like it 😘

[@cfmid1704]

please give some tips for growing ricardia moss like that,, until next week bye,,

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good light, good filtration, good CO2, good ferts, no overstocking, clay-based substrate to help with your filtration, room temperature cool, soft water, regular water changes.