How to Grow Aquarium Carpet from Seeds (Glossostigma)

[@britneyvere8077]

thank you SO much!!! i’m buying a 10 gallon tank soon, to upsize & i want a planter carpet look. this helps so much

[@luvsbbysoft]

Dude I appreciate finally finding a video that made sense..the 1st start~up I just had set up then seen how you do it... I were excited to empty my 10gallon & start over..and follow u thru the right start and best way to have a fun experience.. Thank~you I like the idea of a good shop light it has always grown beautiful indoor plants..aww the good ol days ❤

[@eyemnot4u]

Thanks man this was really helpful.. I was adding low water.. my seeds were getting mold.. now I'm good to go

[@boolemn]

Thank you. Im planning to re-visit this old hobby of mine, this time with planted aquarium. I came to the right video. 👍

[@tritran2473]

Thanks for the tips. I would love to post some photos so you can see how useful is your tips. It’s amazing

[@pittsburghpets3759]

Im glad! would like to see email: [e-mail]

[@mbnick_]

i love how you talk through out the entire video especially when you said you aren’t patient enough to fill it up slowly 😂

[@Name_Happrycorn]

Great job, smart approach, especially when filling the water! It would be a nice shrimp field!❤

[@GinaSCraig]

Thank you for the help. I'm a newbie. .

[@GardenArcade]

Thank you for this! I recently bought the setup you got and day 2's got me excited to see some germination happening.

[@ataylor2]

nice video!😊

[@whatever-gm6tm]

I appreciate your tip about testing the seeds...

[@shirleyrodriguez7068]

very nice I almost have everything to set up my aquarium like those seeds I will buy them.

[@DazlinCaslin]

Thanks! I'm using a uv light so I hope that works! But I appreciate this!

[@pittsburghpets3759]

Good luck!

[@greenguider]

Thanks For your Good Video..Be Green and Keep Growing.🎅🌲

[@getatyagurlsash]

Yay!!! I was waiting for this video! Thanks for the information. I just ordered the seeds to give it a try. I'm still saving for the plant tools. Hopefully I can get the same results. 🙏👏

[@pittsburghpets3759]

That's awesome! Email me pictures after you do to [e-mail] would love to see others results

[@getatyagurlsash]

@@pittsburghpets3759 no problem I will. I'll try it in the bowls first like you did it.

[@EtchGames]

Sent it over. Sorry took it took so long.

[@jezzabb3707]

@@getatyagurlsash and did it work ?

[@JakeNeimanUSWlocal]

What's up Pittsburgh! I'm just up the Allegheny in Harmar... nice to see another fish guy from the area on youtube. Great stuff man.

[@pittsburghpets3759]

Hey Barrie! Thanks for watching

[@twunderaquatics1770]

Would love to see an update on this. Definitely gonna try this. Thanks! 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@pittsburghpets3759]

Absolutely will in a month or so

[@someluck9354]

@@pittsburghpets3759 ? :)

[@hatemshereami4432]

@@pittsburghpets3759 update

[@3DRC-707]

There won't be one because the seeds turned out to be polysperma

[@cindym2340]

Great video I don't remember you saying what kind of seeds they were but I'm definitely going to try this thank you very much for the info

[@pittsburghpets3759]

its called glossostigma for short, I have a link in the description

[@Fuzzylemonade222]

@@pittsburghpets3759 I know this is an old video but they literally show two different plants on the packet of them and actual glossostigma in the pictures. Coupled with it now being unlisted I’m guessing these ended up rotting lol?

[@kelseyHoward-w4r]

Why did mine take so long to sprout? I used exact same substrate and planted the same way but took 10 days before I had any sprouts.

[@sharronmiller451]

Love this, anxious to see how it turns out!!

[@pittsburghpets3759]

Thank you! Was really excited to try this and share it. I know its a little different than my normal videos but glad people are liking it

[@rubicamacho4306]

Sharron Miller are they doing okay?! How long has it been?

[@danialtun5431]

TQ showing want to ask someone if you fail up the water antichlorine put or not put inside the water

[@aleksandrpipchenko731]

Thanks, great and simple method!

[@hafizrawther2798]

thanks alot man really helpfull good vids

[@Raven-pp7km]

I don't have enough money to fully carpet my aquarium. But yesterday I bought a small packet, i.e, half kilogram with my savings and just carpeted a very small portion of my aquarium 😭. All the other things, including the light is homemade. My biggest dream is to have a well carpeted and a very beautiful aquarium.

[@a.j.montie1083]

You can grow and thin and replant for maximum coverage over time.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Aqua clear mini fliter Mitch.... That's what I run on it man, kept it clear.... Plants look nice bud!

[@dirtyjoe4989]

Helped me out great video

[@ataufiql97]

Thanks man.. Really helpful!

[@miltonnolan]

Love the carpet, i wonder if it’s possible to put white sand over it during its growing period?

[@Donkeydek]

Do you need to keep the air inside the tank at a certain temperature?

[@kiking15]

Is it possible to just do a half carpet plant in the tank and the other half sand?

[@a.j.montie1083]

Yes

[@terrorbladez1862]

Thank you so much ,i got many tips from your 20mins.

[@mgeee163]

Did u cover the tank with wrap?

[@jheroaugustinejoven76]

Just to clarify. These seeds, when germinated looks like Glossostigma. In reality if you grow these properly they look like Hygrophila araguaia (narrow and long leaves) or Hygrophila polysperma(lobed large leaves) and exactly they are

[@jkytest1]

I wanna see an update on this video to verify this. I just started to germinate them.

[@belle369]

Jesse I don’t wanna burst your bubble but it didn’t work for me. I bought a nice new 5 gallon tank, and fluval spec, the seeds, and a really nice light for it. I did all of the steps. I put the substrate down, and then the seeds, I every day I’d spray them down and then cover the tank with plastic wrap and turn the light on. They grew beautifully and I didn’t add water for 12 days and after I added water it looked amazing. It’s been 9 days since I added water to the tank and it looks horrible. The color turned to a dull grey and it’s just dying in patches. It was a waste of my time. I’m curious though to see what happened with yours because maybe I just did something wrong

[@avairye3487]

​@@belle369 There are various types of scam carpet seeds, and you might have gotten unlucky and got a terrestrial plant rather than an aquatic plant. The most common scam seeds are a aquatic stem plant. Do you have a link to what you bought? Typically hygro is sold as "small leaf" and "large leaf" carpet seeds are terrestrial and can't survive underwater.

[@jkytest1]

Im adding my update. 1. I bought the seeds from the link provided here. Also bought some seeds for hairgrass. 2. hairgrass seeds never really germinated while the glossostigma here germinated real well 3. I am using 2.6 spec v 4. after all the steps i added water. 5. after about 2 weeks of cycling added a snail and betta. 6. the plant is thriving. they do look stemmy but.. so far i am happy with it. i wish i can share pic. but... idk.. idk my aquatic plants well, but i keep them trimmed down and they look good for me..I guess it is luck of the draw too.

[@richardsoriano7474]

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[@mervinraymond1615]

Can I add more seeds once the grass started to grow?

[@MaixNails]

This was really helpful! Thank you (:

[@catwomanva]

I saw you were using a Dollar Tree mixing bowl, a Dollar Tree Betty Crocker strainer (with the handle) works well for me when filling tanks.

[@cassidyfedrizzi7570]

Dumb question, can you still suction out the fish poop that sinks to the bottom?

[@hxfxzxl]

nice job man

[@maluwa2107]

Nice and simple Liked it 😁

[@Levi-he6nj]

I'm gonna try this when me and my family moves to our new apartment. And it's not going fast enough, I want to do this now😑

[@kristianking5828]

Soooo I already have stock in my tank.. I though some seeds in the foreground a day later I can see some shoots poking out the top of the substrate

[@kampusdaringindonesia9751]

Is hair grass good for carpeting?

[@dundu]

Beautiful! I would like to know if this works with fine black sand (basaltic) or any sand at all?

[@juliusau1860]

Not recommended but you can try it.

[@aidenkeen3524]

do you have to have the water down that low or can you have a the tank filled and have a fish in it

[@pittsburghpets3759]

GOC uzibo can fill it once get some roots and growth

[@sirajudheentk]

Is that aqua soil you are used ?

[@belle369]

I did this 8 days ago, and they look amazing! I’m going to wait another few days before I add water but I really love the final look of them Edit: 9 days after I added water to the tank, they are all dying, really disappointing because it looked so pretty before :(

[@jkytest1]

Im sorry. did they ever make it?

[@tOnySi]

it needs fish water because of the fertilizer aka fish poop that can help it grow and stay alive.

[@dingringdong7150]

Will a seed grow if they are close to each other and i water them by spraying 2x a day

[@justineleonard84]

Can u already put fish in there while the plants are growing up?

[@rafaelr5837]

if you grow them outside the aquarium is it easy to place them in an existing aquarium?

[@skywatcher856]

Can u use grass seed or been sprout seed

[@spencerhall6744]

Would these grow in normal aquarium gravel?

[@battyboo3732]

No

[@susanmorris769]

What is the black stuff that you grow the seeds in what's the name of it

[@pittsburghpets3759]

there is multiple brands but its a aqua plant substrate. look up "fluval plant stratum" on amazon

[@LifewiththeMirandafam]

How long does it last underwater?

[@uselessperson5996]

I’m always kinda worried about getting bacteria or molds while germinating especially in watery soil. Does that happen often or it doesn’t? If so, how to prevent it? Thanks.

[@tinystiddlers8170]

Ive just layed my seeds yesterday so fingers crossed it will grow nothing yet did you white light or blue and white

[@ammushree5398]

How we will get rid of fungus on the seeds

[@wash77]

Day 3 and there's nothing. I remove a lot of snail excretions. I know there are still more left in the aquasoil. Help! Is it the reason the seeds won't germinate 😢 lights and water are adequate could it be the excretions

[@arloma12]

I tried the same method, step by step. After 4 days, it started to grow and then it really took off from there. It grew so fast and so well during 2 weeks. Then, the leaves started to turn white and stated to die. I've been reading here and there about the scam towards the sungrow seems like it's not to be submerged.

[@spiritbreathlife7492]

The plants turn white due to the lack of proper nutrients in your local water. You'll need to fertilize your water with aquarium plant fertilizer like Seachem Flourish.

[@shara5985]

@@spiritbreathlife7492 thanks

[@arloma12]

@@spiritbreathlife7492 one year later, but just to let you know you were right. I used a nutrient and everything went well from that moment. I got a jungle in my aquarium for maybe a year before I had to cut some part of it.

[@MrKane0107]

@@arloma12 can you further explain how did you do it? did you put nutrient before ( in the seeding part) or in the first water fill?

[@arloma12]

@@MrKane0107 hmm, I'd say once my aquarium was full during the month-cycle to be completed, I started from that moment on, once a week, to add the nutrient. I did the same process in my second aquarium and the it bloom so much, so fast, that my pragnent platys had more than enough room for her babies to hide in plants.

[@dylancourtntnage7602]

Thank you that helped

[@Itsokay-e9b]

What water did you use? Is tap water fine?

[@kerrypitt9789]

I think DIY and grow your own videos are always successful! People hate trying stuff that will fail so you get to play that part. I am asking as a guy who knows nothing about these seeds to plants. Are the perennials? Or do they die and need replanting? I have heard various reports but all third hand so I know nothing. Could you set a Sponge Filter on the floor of the tank go get your filtration ready? Thank you, I am really enjoying this subject!!

[@pittsburghpets3759]

I think so too, thank you. I don't believe they are, will do updates tho in the next few weeks. I have cycled brand new tanks with a old sponge filter in a day, if that answers your question. I fill with dechlorinated water, add a heater, ring out the sponge filter into the tank and then let it bubble till the tank clears back up.

[@FrankyMitsu]

Mine turn into a kinda gel thing what did i do worng probable add to much seeds?

[@pittsburghpets3759]

that is sometimes the process. did they ever grow after?

[@wlee2689]

Light all day long?

[@akuraoi180]

Can I use a heat lamp ؟

[@jnunez626]

What type of seeds did you get from Amazon?

[@linaringborg704]

I love your videos You inspired me to get my own aquarium💞

[@pittsburghpets3759]

Thank you!

[@linaringborg704]

Congrats on hitting 5k Can hardly wait for what you are gonna do next

[@alfredo57381]

Did you cover the seeds with your substrate after you had laid them or did you just add the seeds and allow them to grow?

[@alemho9561]

How long should I light in every day for a send

[@AlexPerez-hk3gx]

how to make water to spray the seeds?

[@Anurag_2908]

This video is really helpful. But how to plant these in top filtered tank???

[@theHappiSingh]

nice!

[@roshanchhetri2272]

Can i transplant these carpet with roots to other aquarium,will it work ? I mean like we plant montecarlo from cup?

[@kyliee3047]

Can I just use regular dirt from outside to grow the plants on?

[@ChriisC]

Hmm I was wondering the same thing and did some research. Basically, I don't know if you can do carpet plants with just dirt as substrate, the tank would probably get really messy. Sand sounds like a better alternative, or if you already have plants grown you can transfer those into sand on top of soil. Do not use just outside dirt, it could kill the fish. If you're going to use some kind of soil, use ORGANIC potting soil.

[@kyliee3047]

@@ChriisC ok thank you so much this was very helpful I’m happy I commented first before doing so,

[@ChriisC]

@@kyliee3047 Of course. Good luck with your tank (:

[@MsThedark12]

Can you transplant it? I want to plant it in a container then move it to my aquarium one by one after squaping it

[@memarquez28]

Amazing video, Can I actually grow the seed in a different container and then add to my aquarium? Without killing the fish hehe, thanks.

[@shahzaibahmad1783]

But make sure that the plant is grown up big and have roots so that it can survive after transplant

[@kevywilliams3304]

Ofcourse check the videos on adding live land moss !

[@ahmadlacerna6556]

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[@paulsia1783]

Mine got molds😢 idk what to do

[@sherylolaes9705]

Can i use blacksand instead of substrate?

[@rickylee6865]

Hello, I am a beginner to grow aquarium from seeds. I got Tetra Complete Substrate and Tetra Active Aquarium Substrate. Should I add complete substrate first, then add seeds and then add active substrate? Thanks.

[@Edisondlp]

Anyone knows if I can just germinate the seeds on a separate container and just replant it in my main tank? Will it work?

[@freshwateraquatics5567]

Yes, but it might be a challenge with not a substantial root system they might fall apart in the process.

[@belle369]

It’s going to be pretty hard to do that so good luck

[@wintermoth8144]

I did this a while ago, I used the overturned lid of a plastic storage tub. Put down a thin layer of substrate, layed down 5cm squares of cheesecloth over that then put the seeds on the cheesecloth, added another thin layer of substrate. Soaked that with tank water and aquarium plant food and sat it near the window. After it was growing well I just gently picked up the cloth squares with the substrate ontop and layed them down in my tank over the existing substrate, the roots grew through the cloth and held it all together.

[@fbasantajr]

Love your videos, with regards to the carpet. At what height should you start to trim this carpets? 1 - 3 inches. If so will this help in carpeting the area of the aquarium? Forcing the carpet to spread out, versus going to the top of the tank? Thank you & be safe

[@jessiealexander9194]

Did you have to use any CO2

[@Shiro_Kuma432]

How long for the lamp for one day? 6 hours?

[@カンボジアのナーガ]

Hi! What's your room temperature? Will the seeds germinate if the room temperature is around 16 degree Celsius?

[@pittsburghpets3759]

my room temperature is around 78 degrees Fahrenheit

[@alexandrevaliquette3883]

There is so many misleading seeds on Amazon! Is there a cheap and reliable source for Canada????

[@AkhilJameel_delosReyes]

How many days when you completely filled with water? Thanks

[@dhanushbhargav7865]

NICE... MAN!

[@mr.trident8465]

Hi! How are the plants? Are they still alive? I've read tons online saying they are terrestrial. Love your fish room btw.

[@christianruizmagro9038]

bueno al parecer son terrestre ya que no hay ni un sólo video que indique haya pasado el año , en verdad es una pena yo plante los míos , pero no quiero sumergirlos debido a que se pudrirán en un mes usuare las otras semillas que restan un paludario

[@katsyraypar4294]

Is it really slimey?

[@kyliee3047]

And is aquarium salt safe for plants??

[@w_yew]

Just want to ask, will the grass die after awhile? Do I need to regrow them?

[@shara5985]

Can someone help? I have a fully cycled tank (10 gal) with a betta in it. I'm wondering how I would even be able to add these plants? I want those plants because want to buy shrimp and they have absolutely no place to hide from BB (his temporary name 🤣) but I don't want to start all over with a new cycled tank and move my betta when he has only been in for 2 weeks. Is it not possible at all?

[@laurenspang]

U didn't need to cover it with cellophane wrap? I did and mould started growing more than the seeds could germinate😢. I had to throw out the lot.

[@m_sridhar_bhandary]

How much substrate I should use for double of ur aquarium

[@yakuachbach6083]

I dont know... probably like double

[@allstarsalmeida]

Thank you…where can I buy the seeds?? There’s nothing available on your link any longer on Amazon…

[@krishamd13]

I grew this, but you have to be on top of it, it grows very fast and it gets long, one major tip is make sure your seeds a rooted, sometimes when you spread the seeds it’s best to throw some soil on top of it just Incase, when’s it’s time to trim the plants gets pulled out from the soil,

[@pittsburghpets3759]

Good advice! I have some of that going on

[@janinetan39]

I tried planting my lucky clover for almost a month and it just had roots and it just had molds.

[@reaghangatta6128]

maybe its to wet

[@akshay_drawz]

How long seed will survive

[@joshandtrevorfishingadvent8133]

Great video like always 😎👍 how's the clownfish doing

[@pittsburghpets3759]

Thank you! … he died :( tanks still running and got some damsels and a crab that are doing well. will have a update in a few weeks

[@joshandtrevorfishingadvent8133]

@@pittsburghpets3759 Welcome anytime 😎👍 and oh wow but that's good that everything else is doing well after watching your budget saltwater videos I got my first saltwater tank with a clownfish and a peppermint shrimp 🙂

[@Anurag_2908]

Can i plant the seeds in brown soil

[@ringobernardino5145]

after 1 year,, whats the update of that carpet plants?