Growing Aquarium Plants Emersed in Hydroponic Media!!! (Recommended)

[@ryanoakes4629]

I’m a landscaper..pond design..great job buddy!! I’m impressed…I relate.🌱

[@Z4U3398]

Cleanest looking plants, anytime. Whoever bought your plants? Man, totally value for money. No doubt about it.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

😁 Thanks for the kind words! I have some more plants available on my website now (link in description). I am focusing on producing the highest quality plants possible and making them affordable such that all hobbyists can obtain some plants if they wish. Thanks again for the comment! 🌱

[@reginemariepalicte2074]

i will try this method to start my aquatic business

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Good luck!

[@markjohnson8715]

Thanks for the information. What size bins are you using?

[@saiaquarium5945]

Thanks for sharing your work

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Thanks for watching 😉

[@Rlk-l9x]

I’m a little late watching this, but looks so good. It has to be so much cleaner! I have one tub with soil in my office and I can smell it when I walk in not to mention every time you plant the soil gets everywhere. I’m definitely switching. Thanks for this!! ☺️

[@vc400]

You may try adding activated charcoal..

[@AquariumPlantLab]

I would recommend the switch 😉

[@AquariumPlantLab]

This would also help!

[@an-dreekosps9061]

Nice one..i have a Question..is this hydroponic media(leca) safe for fish in an aquarium?

[@sworupshakya9587]

Im thinking of using bentonite substrate

[@GPD868]

Good job

[@AquariumPlantLab]

☺️

[@heyderekp]

Are you doing stem plants in the hydroponic media now too?

[@akfish3343]

Hi , Great Content, I am from South Africa. Need some help. How often do you spray the plants with water and how often do you use the nutrients. Do you maybe have a video of the care of the ferns with regards to spraying and nutrient dosage? Regards Riaaz

[@AquariumPlantLab]

I spray the plants typically daily with regular water. Maybe every other day with nutrient water nowadays.

[@akfish3343]

@@AquariumPlantLab thanks for the response. Will give it a go

[@BigScreenLife]

@@AquariumPlantLab Not only are they getting fresh water but opening it everyday replenishes their supply of CO2 which they need to grow.

[@ohms808]

Sorry if you already covered this but is your foliage spray solution a different concentration than your solution at the bottom of your tub?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

It is. I follow the directions on the Fert bottle. The foliar spray is something like half the concentration of the hydroponic solution. 👍

[@hkh2316]

hi, may i know what is the humidity outside of container and inside container ..thankss

[@AquariumPlantLab]

I’m not sure of an exact value but the humidity in the room is pretty low. I use lids on all of my setups to trap in as much humidity as possible.

[@hkh2316]

@@AquariumPlantLab thanks for the info man!

[@BaadMotorFinger]

Amazing growth dude! How often do you chance the fert/water solution if you do?

[@krimsurich]

what kind of fertilizer do you used?

[@michael.gagarin]

do you spray the ferts on the substrate or the plants? and when we use them in an submersed setup are they fish friendly ?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

In my emersed plant propagation setups I spray hydroponic nutrients on the leaves of the plants. This can boost growth. Hydroponic nutrients are not fish safe though, so don’t use such ferts in an aquarium. What you want for an aquarium is a fish friendly planted aquarium fertilizer. They make products for that purpose. Just make sure to read the label carefully to ensure the fertilizer is aquarium safe. If you’re asking if the plants grown this way are safe to add to your aquariums then yes, they should be just fine. Most aquarium plants are grown commercially at farms with similar methods and ferts. Look up tropica or dennerle for example.

[@michael.gagarin]

@@AquariumPlantLab thank you for this info. My question was say I use hydrophonic nutrient in an emersed setup and then i decide to harvest them to an submersed state. They do not affect my fish? I’m concerned since you mentioned they are not safe for aquariums.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

See the rest of my answer, they should be absolutely fine 👍

[@michael.gagarin]

@@AquariumPlantLab great information. Thank you very much.

[@carlalees1776]

Looking great. So with the fertilizer solution in the bottom on the hydroton, are you still spraying a fertilizer and water solution daily or just water now?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Java fern loves foliar spray so I still do spray them daily. Anubias on the other hand only likes foliar spray occasionally so I generally just mist the Anubias with water. Every few days they get foliar spray too though 👍

[@carlalees1776]

@@AquariumPlantLab can't wait to see your next update

[@carlalees1776]

I forgot to ask, how are you removing the fertilizer from the plants before you sell them? Are you doing a bleach dip?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

@@carlalees1776 the plants get a good soak in fresh water before being bagged. Almost all commercially grown aquarium plants are grown with fertilizer with similar methods actually 👍

[@TimeFactor_Entertainment]

What about stem plants? Did you grow like that also?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Most stem plants will grow in hydroponic media! I have grown a number of stems that way. I would recommend soil though.

[@aaronlee1948]

how frequently do you fertilize the plants?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Great question. So far I’ve basically setup the tubs and fertilize at that point. Then I don’t really replace the solution until I harvest and replant (about 2 months on average). However I use foliar fertilization every day. I would like to test the substrate solution through time to see if I should be replacing and at what frequency, just don’t have the data yet :)

[@aaronlee1948]

@@AquariumPlantLab do you face any fungal issue?

[@ashlychaffin3180]

What is your method for cleaning new hydroton before use? And have you ever needed to clean the hydroton between grow out batches? Thanks.

[@petrosangelopoulos1028]

Do you turn on the light all day, or not?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

12 on 12 off

[@hakimilim6426]

What kind of lights are u using?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Description of this video has a link to the lights. Cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmPSg596gaeLhpY

[@ARIFS757]

Can we use hydroton as soil in aquascape ?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

No hydroton is too light for aquarium use, it tends to float or get disturbed easily when underwater.

[@vincecrudo8899]

Can't find a 9-3-6 liquid fert. Can I use 14-14-14 instead?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

I haven't tried a 14-14-14 yet. But It would probably work. I would give it a shot in a small setup with a few sample plants. See how it goes!

[@akfish3343]

How long do you let the Lights run for?

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Pretty much all of my setups are set to 12 hours per day.

[@akfish3343]

@@AquariumPlantLab thanks for the response. Any specific light that they need or will 6500k+ be sufficient or what would you recommend

[@javacowpotat182]

Hello, I’m sorry if this question seems kinda stupid……….. I just don’t have a lot of knowledge. But will I be successful growing these plants emerged with just a desk lamp? Or do you need specific aquarium LED equipment or smthn like that? Thank you!!

[@AquariumPlantLab]

If you want to use a desk lamp then you will want to use a 6500k CFL bulb or a 6500k LED screw in bulb. A standard house light will not likely provide the full spectrum and PAR values needed for plants. But a simple screw in bulb CFL or LED should do the trick :)

[@steamy1233]

Can this method work with stem plant

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Most stem plants yes, but I would recommend a soil setup for stems to be honest. 👍

[@empressdowagerxuan7757]

What lights do you use

[@AquariumPlantLab]

I have a video about the lights from several months ago, there is a link in the description of that video :)

[@duaneperry5337]

What temp is minimum for a setup like this?

[@ayemjake]

Hey man, what do you think of using 14-14-14. I'm having a bit of a hard time looking for 9 3 6 here in my region.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

I haven't tried that combo so I am not sure. You could certainly give it a shot in a small setup to see how it goes. Thats what I would do :)

[@mariannekaayman8012]

You are using a fertilizer for the growing of your emersed plants. But is normally not suitible for using with fish. But after harvasting your plants (emersed) and put them into the aquarium (submersed) are the plants then 100 % save to be used with fish and shrimps living in it? Because the plants and his leaves were treated with a fertilizer not to be used normally for fish/shrimps ☺️ Regards from Holland

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Almost all aquarium plants are grown hydroponically at commercial farms. Look up Tropica or Dennerle for example. They are safe for aquarium use. A quick rinse in fresh water before going in the tank wouldn’t hurt though 👍

[@amjaddilawar4123]

can someone share his experience about growing aquarium plants emersed when the temperatures are 30-32 degree celcius

[@kipongkipong4628]

Its your light is non stop....???

[@AquariumPlantLab]

Lights are on 12 hours per day :)

[@Malmoe_sweden]

What ligh do you use, doesn't the plastic lid block a lot? 🤔

[@AquariumPlantLab]

I have a video specifically about the lights with a link in the description. I got them on Amazon but I can't remember the brand off the top of my head. The plastic does block some light but not much 👍

[@TheZakizaka]

Stop sharing this everyone will start doing it and there won’t be no more customers. You’re videos haven’t made it to Australia yet let me be 😂 thumbs up for the hydroponic media. I’ll switch when I have time.

[@AquariumPlantLab]

I know right haha 😂. Nah I'm not too concerned with losing customers. Everyone needs to get plants to start. I just hope they come to me to get their starter plants :)

[@bathi2427]

@@AquariumPlantLab ❤❤❤

[@AquariumPlantLab]

🌱🌱🌱

[@General.902]

sorry I don't understand you really want subtitles in Russian

[@byz513]

Plant JUICE

[@AquariumPlantLab]

You know it!!! 🏆