HOW TO: Grow a Carpet in Your Aquarium Without Co2

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[@breakingbrad5461]

This is one of the best aquascape tanks I've seen, simple but you've used the space well. Great work buddy

[@jjaquariums]

Thanks for 8 years ago not bad

[@michaeljohnhalse]

I’ve learned more from your vids than any of the huge, big fishtubers. Keep it up, man!

[@jjaquariums]

I doubt that but thanks definitely check out the newer vids if you haven't

[@michaeljohnhalse]

@@jjaquariums I’ve been watching them slowly since coming across your channel last week, this one just popped up on my main feed while I was making dinner. lol. Great stuff!

[@poldoll5683]

This is such a beautiful tank, really well done 👍

[@jjaquariums]

Thanks its meh to me bc I know I can do better but thanks I'm glad you liked it #FISHFAM

[@antontimmermans5928]

+2000DB intro

[@emmanuelgutierrez8616]

Yeah cool it down

[@lifesavermatt1238]

Awesome video! Thanks for the help!

[@jjaquariums]

Thanks

[@AJ-vv9hl]

Amazing looking tank and good video, thanks allot

[@jjaquariums]

Thanks #FISHFAM

[@yaqubkhalid1901]

Great video, big help. I'm just getting started off. And I'd definitely like to go a similar direction as your tank. Im a first timer and I'm considering a monte carlo. Also what other eat to maintain plants do you recommend for the mid and background?

[@jjaquariums]

Bacopa, s.repens, crypts, ferns, ludwigia

[@arthuryehuda7029]

Wow!!! Love the stone get along with the plants!!!!

[@jjaquariums]

Thanks

[@maniniscapes1936]

Nice tank! I haven't experimented with ADA aquasoils. When I tear down and start making new setups I will try them out for sure. So far I have used UNS controlsoil, CaribSea Eco-Complete, Fluval Stratum. Ive found a mixture of Eco-Complete with either UNS or FLUVAL is my favorite setup. Otherwise my pH is super low. Thanks for this video!

[@gamerdad5174]

I just used soil dirt and sand on top its fine especially doing without co2 just lighting and water temperature

[@calmillerrr9140]

Hey. Great vid . I’m looking to get a light for my new tank and I can’t decide what’s a good one as I’m going for ur look ( with the carpet plant) which lights best I looked up the FLUVAL SE plant. And it said it’s $300 what do u think?

[@jjaquariums]

What i had on that tank was the finnex planted plus se but the best looking lights are twinstar, ONF or ADA

[@August_Duwell]

Solid video. Nice job

[@jjaquariums]

Thanks #FISHFAM

[@Suicidebummer88]

Great looking tank. Do you add gravel above the soil or leave it as soil only? Thanks pal

[@jjaquariums]

soil only bc I'm adding a carpet right on it but if some areas are gonna be exposed then add another substrate like gravel or sand

[@GG-dx4id]

I'm a high school teacher and just melted in the 7th minute lol, very informative video took such a cute, young turn

[@jjaquariums]

Thanks Definitely check out the channel now

[@GG-dx4id]

​@@jjaquariums I'm all over the (very handy) playlists that apply to my project, taking notes! Tons of practical, unpretentious newbie-friendly advice--really great work. Thanks for the reminder to subscribe, tho.

[@belle369]

This is a beautiful tank. This is what I want mine to look like haha

[@jjaquariums]

Thanks

[@GTA_Clipzz]

Mine is something like this

[@GTA_Clipzz]

But his is way cooler

[@WorldAquariumSingapore]

Super nice tank there cheers friend

[@jjaquariums]

Thanks

[@murpheusg]

Nice video! I'm trying to get into the planted tanks and would really like the MC as my carpet. Would the Seachem excel be enough if don't put in CO2 injector? Thanks

[@jjaquariums]

Excel is not co2 its a algae killer, I would invest in a real co2 setup if you want the best results

[@aslynntee196628]

Aquarium co op easy green? What is the dosage? Apply weeky?

[@dilawaramin2536]

Awesome vid, really helped! Quick question, I've already got a full substrate of fine gravel, is there any alternative to soil? I was thinking of just adding root tabs or something. Thanks!

[@jjaquariums]

Ya root tabs will work

[@bettabegoodjr2104]

It's looking good bro bro!!

[@jjaquariums]

thanks

[@paolomiguelcaranzo2910]

Hi, Are you using any water clarifier product? I saw an ad on Facebook about a water clarifying item and the ad shows clips from your video showing this exact tank.

[@jjaquariums]

I am not

[@bwood9197]

so how did you start your carpet? did you start from seeds or

[@reeceweber7838]

Great video! I was wondering how you would clean the debris on the bottom of the tank as you probably can't use a python cleaner

[@jjaquariums]

No you still do use a python cleaner check out my video called how to gravel vac a carpet and thatll show how you do it

[@potatopotato5631]

question jj ive got bacopa and glossostigma elatinoides do you think fluval stratum and fluval fert and good light is good enough for it to grow quick

[@jjaquariums]

Bacopa will be fine gloss will take a long time without co2

[@potatopotato5631]

@@jjaquariums that was a super fast reply thanks for that do you think I should get the DIY kit or just get the typical co2 I got a 60l tank and I want the glosso to grow fast like carpet the DIY kit costs like 100 aud and idk about the regular one

[@jjaquariums]

@@potatopotato5631 a regular co2 gonna be more reliable but if your ok with diy go For it

[@drixxmarlo5398]

Hi! I'm planning to have a carpet in my tank. Got a mixed substrate. I used a thin layer of aquasoil then sand in the top(used some root tabs). Will it be enough? Thank. Great vids btw.

[@jjaquariums]

Ya that will work

[@r6zoar441]

Hey soz for all the questions I have the time to do about 3 water changes a week should I do it and also will dennerle deponit mix capped with dennerle scapers soil do a nice job ? The only place I can get Ada in my country ships from China with £18 shipping so that’s out of the question

[@jjaquariums]

Ya that soil should be fine if it's not ever enough you can always put root tabs, and for water changes if your doing 3 times a week make them small like 20 percent or 30

[@cowboyjoe2005]

Do you think it could work with a 3.0 Fluval light and Fluval stratum substrate and a DIY CO2 system?

[@jjaquariums]

Yes

[@frostiefrost5534]

Those lights are sweet

[@jjaquariums]

Thanks

[@stevieeskay]

Awesome tank man! Looks heaps healthy. I have a 20 gallon long tank, what light would you recommend for a shallow style tank. It will consist of low tech plants such as anubias nana petite and various moss.

[@modhardik]

Buy 2 of those suggested. Will give you good results

[@cmlp7069]

Is aqualife lamps still good? I had one long time ago when they where not LED.

[@jjaquariums]

Ya you would have to look at the specs I havnt seen them personally but I know there not bad at all depending on what your trying to do

[@robyvk]

nice tank,can you tell me what are those green or yelow fish in your tank,they are really nice

[@r6zoar441]

What do you think of tropica premium ferts? Also should I use diy Co2 I’m not very good at diy but I suppose I could maybe do it is it worth it?

[@jjaquariums]

Yes the only two ferts I use are tropica or ADA, both very good, and diy co2 just becomes a pain and it won't be consistent like a actual system would be which could more harm then good

[@thecfarchive7816]

What is the name of the carpet plants you have that are so small covering the bottom? Thanx

[@jjaquariums]

Monte carlo

[@MT88_YouTube]

Nice Monte Carlo carpet without CO2! I am trying to do that as well!

[@bak3s]

@Green Plan Yes but it is a much slower process.

[@jjaquariums]

Agree

[@rauldias1974]

@Green Plan no way...only with aditives

[@jjaquariums]

Yes that's why I did this series was to prove you can, it takes so much patience but it can be done

[@caitlindesrosiers3466]

Setting up a 29g tank, what light would you reccomend for planting MC at like 16"?

[@jjaquariums]

The light I have would actually work really well if your willing to spent like $120 it's the finnex planted plus SE if not that the fluval planted lights are really good, a good very cheap option would be finnex stingray which will obviously be not as powerful but at 16in it should do the trick

[@caitlindesrosiers3466]

@@jjaquariums thanks :)

[@emmanuelgutierrez8616]

Co2, has impact when you have a taller tank. Small tanks like that are still close enough to the surface of water to get that co2. I have a 75 gal, so I'm going to see how it works out. I'm using Ada. Also todays cheap LED are like 2 years ago fluvals.

[@hammadjahangir1404]

Nice video! I’ve a monte carlo carpet fully carpeted by co2 injection but now I don’t have co2 anymore with me so how do i maintain my current carpet?

[@jjaquariums]

Nice ya its harder but you can do it for sure

[@Pesticide7G]

What you think about only seachem fluorite black as substrate with some root tabs?

[@jjaquariums]

Thatll work

[@noypiinlondonph9261]

Hi! May I know what clip on filters are you using? Also is a skimmer on the right corner?

[@nguyenluke_]

Think those are aqua clears

[@jjaquariums]

Sorry didn't see this comment yes these are aqua clear 50s and the skimmer is a eheim 350

[@sacardevos]

Very nice tank! Apart from Monte Carlo, what are the other plants around the rocks ?

[@jjaquariums]

S. Repens

[@jessehunter362]

1000th like

[@jjaquariums]

Dang nice

[@juancarlosazcunaga3187]

do you think i could grow montecarlo in seachem fluorite red?

[@jjaquariums]

It's easier in a finer substrate and easier to plant but other than that you have a good substrate so it will do fine as long as you can get it planted so it doesnt pop out.. I did the ADA Amazonia soil and did the finer type and it worked really good

[@mattman3420]

I've got a bag of Amazonia LIGHT ada soil, can I plant straight into this or do I need to put a layer of organic soil under the Amazonia LIGHT?

[@jjaquariums]

No your fine ada is a nutrient substrate itself which is why a lot of people use ada and tropica soil. But yah this tank in the video was just straight ada Amazonia

[@mattman3420]

Yeah sweet man thanks heaps

[@lvdw103]

What plant do you have circling the rock on the right? The lightgreen one. Beautiful tank btw, well done

[@jjaquariums]

S. Repens

[@repzaj1234]

I am absolutely inlove with the look of a pretty rock formation and lush green carpet in front. I was wondering if a pearlweed carpet would be good for a first timer like myself. I really want Monte Carlo but I'm not too confident in trying it with my setup and have read that Pearlweed is more forgiving. So far my specs are Fluval Stratum Active Substrate Fluval Spec 2.6G /10L tank (About 11-12 inches deep) 10W 7K LED light, it's about 1W per L and from the lighting guides I've read is considered high light at least for the size of my tank. I was thinking of using a good macro and micro fert like Thrive and Seachem Excel liquid CO2 to help with shortcomings and also having an ample amount of light.. I am even contemplating a dry start method if that's recommendable as well.

[@jjaquariums]

Pearl weed is more of a stem so it's gonna be harder to maintain a carpet of that, and monte carlo is super easy, and even if you do a dry start even better bc it'll then grow full in your tank before you fill it up

[@repzaj1234]

@@jjaquariums Thanks! I'm leaning more and more towards doing that MC dry start everyday haha Do you recommend getting cultured tissue MC online or should I just go to a local reputable pet store? My tank is pretty small and it will be easy to fill just the foreground with these. I'm hoping to plant them heavily but not too crowded. My fallback method has been Marimo moss balls morphed into carpet. haha

[@jjaquariums]

@@repzaj1234 monte carlo TC would be the best option just bc its safer and will take dry start easier

[@sispower2557]

I have a 1 gallon planted fish bowl(no fish, might put snails or shrimp in later) thinking of doing a simple bonsai scape. What would work well as a carpeting plant? I don’t have expensive lighting, just clip on aquatic plant lights and fluvul stratum. Great tank btw, love your vids!

[@jjaquariums]

Just depends on what you like but dwarf hair grass or monte carlo are easy

[@TENZINGAMERHD]

Can i have the substate covered with gravel instead of sand?

[@jjaquariums]

Yes

[@moayadsewar988]

Is it possible to dip Glossostigma seeds in substrate under gravel in a full water tank? Do I have to empty the tank for 15 days?

[@jjaquariums]

I've never seen anyone do it with a full tank I dont think that would go well.. it could definitely work but I dont think it will work as well .. doing it dry is the way to go with seeds and just keeping the substrate moist

[@FatesRhysHoward]

Once fully grown in are carpet plants very well rooted and hard to uproot? Not that i'm going to be rough with them but want to do a turtle aquarium with these and i just want to check they aren't really easily damaged. (Small turtles by the way not red ear sliders or anything like that)

[@jjaquariums]

Sorry never saw this comment but yes once rooted and the carpet thickens up in stays down pretty good

[@deenugent473]

Hi JJ, great video. Where did you purchase the grass seed and what's the name for it? Thanks.

[@jjaquariums]

Aquatic plants aren't grown from seeds you buy them either potted or best tissue cultured, the seeds they Try to sell online are scams and aren't Aquatic which will die within plants, look up tissue cultured aquarium plants and you'll see, the plant I used for carpet in this tank is monte carlo

[@deenugent473]

@@jjaquariums - Thanks JJ! I am new at this, so I appreciate your suggestion.

[@jyhlepearse6923]

Have you tried just using Oliver Knott “plant iron sand” using this on two tanks I’ve just setup with scoria

[@jjaquariums]

I just use what I know works. I'm not big on experimenting with stuff, I aquascape for a living and if you look at my channel now you'll see that, I just don't want to run into problems especially with clients

[@thehornwortofhornwort9832]

What’s the plant clump in the back left, and the group surrounding the rock on the right? I’m planning a ten gallon scape and would like to know. Thanks in advance!

[@jjaquariums]

Bacopa Carolina, and S.Rens around the rocks

[@thehornwortofhornwort9832]

JJ Aquariums thank you! 😊

[@meechgolden]

So I don’t know if I got a good substrate I just got the imagitatirum brand one that said it was good for plants. I just started the tank last night and watched this video after. I just planted my seeds do you think I should invest in a fertilizer now? Also I’m going to take your advice and get a good light can you drop a link for the one you have? I like the way it sits above the tank

[@jjaquariums]

Yes your gonna need ferts eventually, I dont know about the seeds and how long they will take bc I've never done that, I always buy potted or tissue cultured, and if your not running co2 be careful on the dosing of the ferts bc a lot of algae will happen so only do like half the doing if that and your substrate should be fine but that type will run out of nutrients pretty fast like maybe in a year so you'll eventually have to add root tabs but I use ADA substrate which is the best but also very expensive but it's so good and heres the light link below www.amazon.com/Finnex-VL-CRB36-Planted-Customizable-Aquarium/dp/B079P8M3DZ

[@meechgolden]

JJ Aquariums this is super helpful, Last question. To answer your question I’m not running co2, and I’m getting ready to purchase a fertilizer so I will def be careful. Do I need any other products to get started?

[@jjaquariums]

@@meechgolden one other thing I would recommend which in my opinion and lots others is a must would be Seachem excel which is a carbon product which acts like co2 so when you dose it and your ferts your not gonna get algae bc even if you dose very little your still giving little bits of food to algae which will just make it grow, so if you had co2 then excel is not needed but with out it excel is a big help

[@meechgolden]

JJ Aquariums dude my seeds are starting to sprout man! I wish I could send you a picture. You gave the best advice. I couldn’t be happier man. Thank you so much. Once I finish my setup I will have my gf and fellow KZbinr SuperAshley127 to post a video with a mention for you.

[@meechgolden]

Hey bud. So I my tanks is fully carpeted and but I’m noticing quite a bet of the white web like algae growing fairly quickly now that I’ve added my fish 4 neon tetras, 2 bleeding heart tetras, and 2 silver hatchetfish. I also have one plecko but he’s not maintaining the tanks as well as he did in my 10g since moving him over to the 20g. I’ve already done a 1 water change bc my filter altered me that it was time. But I’m nervous about using the siphon on my carpet. Any suggestions? Should I maybe get another algae eater. Wish I could show you images or video

[@matthewrichardson7203]

Can I have an active substrate of aqua soil capped with sand

[@jjaquariums]

Yes

[@playboy6622]

So it took 1 year for all seeds to germinate ??

[@jjaquariums]

@@playboy6622 seeds are a scam they aren't aquatic plants they die off within a couple of months or less, you buy them in tissue culture and yes 1 year

[@AdamJayCarter]

Awesome tank. I already bought CaribSea Eco-Complete. Will this work for carpeting plants? If I can't return it would you recommend buying a finer grain soil and putting on top of Eco complete? Thanks!

[@jjaquariums]

Ya eco complete doesn't contain a lot of nutrients atleast not long term, so for a carpet you'll be adding root tabs over time

[@AdamJayCarter]

@@jjaquariums Thanks buddy. The video was super helpful.

[@danielleal298]

What are those plants around the rock on the right side of your tank?

[@jjaquariums]

S. Repens

[@adriangarza7584]

What light are you using in this video ? Thank you

[@jjaquariums]

Finnex planted plus SE

[@adriangarza7584]

@@jjaquariums man thanks for the fast reply didn’t expect that 😂 just recently got hooked onto your channel been binge watching thanks for all the info

[@DesignALifeYouLove]

Great videos! I'm so glad I found your channel today. I would LOVE to see amazing, talented aquascapers like yourself do a planted turtle tank! I have two razorback musks, one yellow-bellied slider, and one pink bellied sideneck. They are all still really small (1-2.5 inches) so for now my 40 gallon is fine. It's really natural looking, and I love it. But I would really like to add more plants and make it look even more like it came straight out of a pond! Any/all ideas would be so appreciated!

[@jjaquariums]

Ya ive never done anything with turtles would be cool tho, definitely check out my channel now to see my new setups this tank isnt up no more

[@DesignALifeYouLove]

@@jjaquariums I definitely will.it's 1:30 a.m. here, in Orlando Florida, and I just happened to wake up and couldn't go back to sleep. So I hopped on KZbin and came across your channel. I will definitely be going through more of your videos tomorrow. Can I ask how long you've been doing this? I grew up with little goldfish and betta aquariums, and my dad had a six-foot-long saltwater aquarium. I don't remember how many gallons it was, though.now, I'm 32 and have a four-year-old son. So him and I are getting back into the hobby together. We both love it so much already.

[@jjaquariums]

@@DesignALifeYouLove I'm 18 been doing this for 10 years now

[@DesignALifeYouLove]

@@jjaquariums Wow. You sounded young, but 18! That's super impressive. You absolutely could be one of the greats of aquascaping if you keep at it! I can't wait to see what else you put out there!

[@danielperalta2193]

Can i use eco complete with root tabs?

[@jjaquariums]

Ya that'll work

[@Hackslooi0128]

Can I plant well on Dernelle Shrimp King Active Soil? What are the recommended non-CO2 plants?

[@jjaquariums]

Yah as long as its a nutrient substrate, and non co2 plants are things like anubis, ferns, crypts, buce,

[@r6zoar441]

There’s a lot better options it’s made for shrimp so it does not have many nutrients but it still has abit

[@MrJo2trs]

Great Vid. How many hours is your light on? And what is the Kelvin?

[@jjaquariums]

8 hrs and I think the Kelvin is 7000

[@masaki2537]

I wonder if corys would thrive in there, would the carpet hinder their foraging or no?

[@jjaquariums]

They would be fine

[@euyang96]

How often do you change your substrate? What's your recommendation?

[@jjaquariums]

I never had this tank setup long enough to have to redo it, but with ADA soil like I have you get about 2 years out of it, but you still wouldn't have to change it bc you can just had root tabs

[@brookebiddle6199]

How do u add root tabs to an already full carpet ?? Let me know if possible !?!? Thanks for u awesome vids 😎

[@jjaquariums]

You just gotta shove it in there so there'll be a hole but then you can kinda patch it back

[@nosabesloquevales]

Awesome tank congrats and make it without CO2 has more recognition, what photoperiod do you have on this tank?

[@jjaquariums]

This was 5 years ago but it was 8 hrs

[@hydraticon]

Why my baby tear leaves grow longer night time the leaves closed up , is that normal?

[@jjaquariums]

Yes as long as its going back there fine

[@pedroprospero6307]

I have monte carlo in my tank, i planted about 30 of them, and for some reason they dont spread and make a carpet. They just kinda stay there and grow upwards. I have a fertile substrate and good lighting

[@jjaquariums]

What light?

[@solodreamy]

I just got a fluval 3.0 and some fluval stratum. I really want to try to achieve the carpet look. Hope this set up works for me 🙏

[@jjaquariums]

You have a great light and a decent substrate so you should have success

[@solodreamy]

@@jjaquariums yeah right now I have nothing in my 65 gal tank. I'm trying to research everything before I go planting stuff right away. I just want the carpeting in some areas so not the whole floor. I went to one of my local fish stores and they had some in a pot and the guy was like yeah it may not do so great without CO2 so he kind of killed my hope lol

[@DistopiaKosaki]

How is it now?

[@wahyudanuartha910]

you use two hang on back filter?

[@jjaquariums]

Yes two aqua clear 50s

[@nrg-beefybeefy500]

Yes

[@jjaquariums]

yes

[@cyntush5779]

Hi So which substrate you recommend as best ? Amazonia Ada ? There’s few different ones in Amazon which is the best ?

[@jjaquariums]

Ada amazonia is the absolute best with tropica being second

[@cyntush5779]

JJ Aquariums another question : did you hear about Oliver Knott aquaearth. ?

[@jjaquariums]

@@cyntush5779 yes I did, it looks really good

[@cyntush5779]

JJ Aquariums it have only two stars in Amazon,,,

[@jjaquariums]

@@cyntush5779 ya ive never heard of anyone using it, if your doing soil I would go with ADA or tropica

[@MistakezWeRMade_]

I JUST GOT A 125 GALLON AQUARIUM AND I'M WANTING TO CARPET MY ENTIRE BOTTOM WITH MOSS AND A COUPLE PIECES OF MY DRIFTWOOD CAN I USE REGULAR GRAVEL OR DO I NEED SOMETHING DIFF ON THE BOTTOM FOR IT TO GROW CORRECTLY?

[@holdencolt1212]

Use planted substrate

[@jjaquariums]

You will definitely need a planted substrate like mine which is ADA Amazonia soil, but theres other good ones as well

[@MistakezWeRMade_]

@@jjaquariums THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW

[@matt79hz]

I used a very cheap organic compost from the hardware store. No co2, plants were pumping for about 3 yrs, but seem to be slowing now. I wonder if the moderate bioload helps create waste/compost that breaks down and feeds the plants, or do soil substrate tanks have a certain lifespan before they need a complete re-substrate. The plants are healthy and look fine, just not as vigorous any more. Videos on my channel..

[@jjaquariums]

Yes the substrates over time become nothing like the ada I used will only last 2 years and then you'll have to out root tabs to get the nutrients back or just start over

[@joshasmus2672]

How did you plant that carpet? I grew mine, then added water and most of it turned dark green and died

[@jjaquariums]

Good soil and light is key

[@HighPriestVaticanAssasin]

How long do you run the light for a day?

[@jjaquariums]

8 hrs

[@8a8eh919]

How often do you refill the evaporated water on this tank i mean its an open lid

[@jjaquariums]

Twice a week

[@arashksanati4085]

JJ Aquariums Sam e

[@rukshanabeyratne551]

Great looking tank ❤️ what is your photoperiod time?

[@jjaquariums]

8 hrs

[@moayadsewar988]

I've emptied my tank from (2 f&m betta fish, a separator to plant the gravel, some big plants), and I kept the gravel and the substrate beneath the gravel. My gravel is brown dark. I've noticed that I had some kind of algae between the gravel ( a sticky one and some brown colorish on the plants) I didn't see that before emptying the tank. I've dropped the carpet seeds, covered with gravel, cover the tank with plastic wrap, and I put a light to keep it work and moist. My question is: will the seeds grow with this algae?

[@peekaboo9976]

From what I’ve researched, you’re supposed to not cover the seeds if you are doin a carpet dsm I could be wrong

[@jjaquariums]

Ya most people will just spread on top and keep moist, but seeds are always a scam really should avoid them but some are legit but 95 percent aren't

[@peekaboo9976]

Wow I didn’t know that

[@peekaboo9976]

Thanks bro

[@Kapybaraaa]

what's ideal substrate depth for carpet?

[@jjaquariums]

at least 2" but me personally I would go 3"

[@bellastipanovich5527]

Could you tell me where you got your seeds from? Any seeds I can find are not aquatic. And this video was very helpful thank you!

[@jjaquariums]

Don't do seeds they die off within months, its all tissue culture now, best sites I like are glassaqua.com or buceplant.com or aquaforestaquarium.com

[@Ethiokarate1]

@@jjaquariums can you grow from seed and transplant them into water after while going without co2?

[@jjaquariums]

They are more than likely will melt away once flooded

[@Ethiokarate1]

@@jjaquariums oh well 🤷‍♂️ thanks for the quick reply man!

[@jg1629]

Can you list the plants used? Nice setup, planning to make my tank like yours.

[@jjaquariums]

Bacopa, S.Rens, anbuis petite, monte carlo, java fern narrow leaf

[@jg1629]

@@jjaquariums thank you!

[@deeo2417]

With no hood , does the water evaporate any faster ?

[@jjaquariums]

it does evaporate fast.. I'll lose about an 1in of water every week

[@pooman69]

Hey, I want to start a carpet but my tank is already established and doesn't have nutrient rich substrate, what do I do!?

[@jjaquariums]

You can add root tabs which supply nutrients to any substrate, the best ones are either tropicas or ada root tabs

[@pooman69]

Thanks, also how can I glue java fern to my rocks that are already in that aquarium?

[@jjaquariums]

@@pooman69 get gel glue its at any store, it can glue even under water

[@r6zoar441]

Do you know how to add potting soil to an established aquarium I can’t afford a aquarium soil substrate I will obviously cap the soil

[@jjaquariums]

theres no good way honesty but the best way is to pour some in a cup little at a time and dump it in there bc trying to pour a lot will make a mess

[@r6zoar441]

I’m not going to drain a lot of water because my betta is so sensitive to anything and so stressy so would I just put it in ? Sorry for the questions

[@jjaquariums]

@@r6zoar441 yah you dont need to drain your tank at all but when you pour it in dont just waterfall it in there if you know what I mean bc itll be a mess but your water will get cloudy until all the substrate sets

[@gnizzle5791]

@@r6zoar441 look up kitty litter substrate. Saves lives

[@flamedotfishing5475]

Do you know any good carpet plants that can be in a gravel tank

[@jjaquariums]

None will survive unless you have a nutrient substrate

[@flamedotfishing5475]

@@jjaquariums oh ok thanks

[@sewerswan8422]

Can you grow a carpet with fluorite clay substrate

[@jjaquariums]

if it's from the start yes it's just will be harder to do

[@eezardlazygaming6773]

my aquarium sometimes gets food exceeded, which i wonder best carpet due to its condition. would you tell me which grass/carpet is recommended?

[@jjaquariums]

Monte Carlo, dwarf hair grass, crypt Parva

[@eezardlazygaming6773]

Monte carlo is quite difficult, i prefer without co2 injection.

[@jjaquariums]

@@eezardlazygaming6773 this Tank In this video has no co2 and grew Monte Carlo, just have a good substrate and light and it'll grow just not as fast

[@eezardlazygaming6773]

Thank you this one will be my choice

[@potato_god_4085]

Beautiful tank! What kind of fish?

[@jjaquariums]

Was kinda random during that video, black neons, glowlights, cherry, otocinclus,

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

What kind of rocks are those? Very pretty tank!

[@jjaquariums]

Seryui stone

[@Landino55]

Hey I don’t know if you’ll see this but I’m setting up my first planted tank, it’s 5.5 gal and I’m planning on making it carpeted, I’m thinking about purchasing ada Amazonia powder type for the substrate, could you tell me if that is the right type to use and should I use any other type of substrate? As well as what plant to use as carpet?

[@jjaquariums]

Yes ADA amazonia is the best soil on the market, its what I use on all my tanks, and the for the carpet some of the popular options are Monte carlo. Dwarf hair grass, glosso, Cuba and check out the channel now just started a new high tech series

[@Landino55]

@@jjaquariums thanks bro! Should the Amazonian be the only substrate in the tank or should there be an under-layer?

[@jjaquariums]

They make a under layer called ADA power sand advanced, if you can afford it, definitely get it, adds more nutrients and pro longs the life of the soil itself

[@Landino55]

@@jjaquariums awesome! Thank you so much, I’ve been researching for quite sometime and haven’t been able to find any videos explaining it fully, much appreciated and you have my sub

[@Landino55]

@@jjaquariums have any tips on planting the carpet? Would it be best to get as seeds? Or buy pre-grown?

[@dominiq6127]

what parameters, lights and how many liters have this tank?

[@jjaquariums]

75 liters, Finnex planted plus SE. 7 PH and 0 across the board with ammonia and nitrates

[@dominiq6127]

​@@jjaquariumsThank you for your reply, do you know what kh you have and how many watts and lumens the lamp has?

[@jjaquariums]

@dominiq6127 this was 10 Years ago, I think that light was like 20 watts and KH is like 10

[@dominiq6127]

​@@jjaquariumsThank you so much

[@WHSuperman2005]

I want to use ADA, but don’t know what to do with my betta and 2 nerite snails. Anything I can do to minimize the ammonia? Stability? Prime?

[@jjaquariums]

If you tank is established is shouldn't have ammonia ever

[@WHSuperman2005]

JJ Aquariums Well, I have sand substrate. I want to remove it and add ADA. Could I save the water and add it back since it’s established?

[@jjaquariums]

@@WHSuperman2005 water is not what keeps your tank established you can change 100% of your water and be fine all the bacteria will all be in your filter.. what do u have in your filter

[@WHSuperman2005]

JJ Aquariums Top Fin retreat filter. RF-L. Also have sponges I keep in the back space.

[@jjaquariums]

@@WHSuperman2005 ok sponges are good better than using the refillable carbon pads those filters give you.. but if you had room it wouldnt be bad to add biological media also.. that's what's really gonna keep a lit of bacteria but how is your tank at the moment?

[@danielgregory5323]

If you buy a full spectrum light, surely you need CO2 injection to balance the tank? Please explain I’m only starting to look into high tech equipment :)

[@jjaquariums]

Yes I have a very high light but I balance that by dosing excel which kind of acts like co2 but just keeps the algae away and so I can still dose ferts and be fine

[@danielgregory5323]

Ok Thankyou, haven’t watched the whole video yet aha

[@jjaquariums]

Yah I have a whole series and playlist just on this setup and you can look through them. Everything you would ever need to know will be there #FISHFAM

[@danielgregory5323]

Also how many pots of Monte Carlo did you use? I am hoping to max out on plants and achieve a carpet quickly

[@jjaquariums]

Actually just one I did tissue cultured. But at first I wasnt planning on carpeting the whole tank,but if your doing a 20 like mine and want it to fill faster definitely do 3 or 4

[@blakecorrill6631]

What stone is that and what do you use for carpet

[@jjaquariums]

Seryui stone and monte carlo and check out the channel now amazing aquarium's #FISHFAM

[@MB-fh1dc]

How does your water look this crystal clear? Do you use purigen?

[@jjaquariums]

Nope just lots of biological media and little bit of sponge

[@MB-fh1dc]

@@jjaquariums so good filtration? Thank you

[@ryannpenaroyo2652]

Can you give me list of the plants your using on this tank wanna learn aquascaping

[@jjaquariums]

Bacopa, S.Repens, monte carlo, abnubis petite java fern trident

[@johnantiquera2552]

What is the name of the plant beside the right stone? It is nice.

[@jjaquariums]

S.Repens

[@benforster6602]

What rocks are they please?

[@jjaquariums]

Seriyu stone

[@lawrencekim128]

Will a finnex stingray 2 suffice to grow plants like yours?

[@jjaquariums]

If the tank isn't very deep then yes

[@lawrencekim128]

JJ Aquariums a 20 long?

[@jjaquariums]

@@lawrencekim128 ya that would be just fine

[@yopieputra3783]

How do you handle the algae with 8 hours straight lamp on?

[@jjaquariums]

Two 50percent Water changes a week

[@yopieputra3783]

Okay, thanks 😁

[@reynardvanderwalt2390]

can i put fertilizer in my gravel substrate?

[@jjaquariums]

Ya root tabs

[@reynardvanderwalt2390]

thank you :)