How to Grow Aquarium Carpet from Seeds: Planted a Tank Set Up DIY

[@FerretTails]

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for watching the video. I am working on making an update video, but in the meantime, I want to give everyone an update. Unfortunately, 40-60% of the plants died (melted) after about 3 months and after about 6 months I took the rest out and replaced them with tissue culture plants and already established plants. I tried using C02 (liquid and then a tank of C02) but it didn’t help. I also added flourish (made by Seachem). I found out after posting the video that these particular plant seeds really weren’t meant to be aquarium plants. The tank was amazing for a solid 3 months and I really wish I have found a way to keep it that way.

[@mediavideos2176]

Java moss is much better for a carpet, its doesn't melt.

[@noob_robloxlola3201]

@@mediavideos2176 no i dont really think so cuz it can get food stuck or poop and its harder to keep it as a carpet i would say like hair grass ,cuba etc

[@mr.m6315]

After 3 months you would probably need to add root tabs to the substrate.

[@NewfangledMPC]

I saw someone else mention having the same experience with their grass seeds from Amazon only lasting 6 months or so. Have you since found a more hearty carpeting plant that you like.

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets]

Such a great video!!! I've never owned fish before, but I find planted tanks absolutely stunning. I've wanted to put together a planted tank with a betta fish for the longest time and I was hoping I'd be able to do it this summer. I would LOVE more fish/tank content. I can't be the only one who thinks it's fun to watch plants grow.... right?

[@FerretTails]

Dook it Yourself there are a ton of people who love fish and fish tanks. I have spent countless hours watching fish tank videos on KZbin 😂

[@aZollas]

Three years later and this video is still helpful! Thanksss

[@chrisplunkett6223]

This was a really good video on this. I've been digging around trying to figure out how to do this. Thank you!

[@jeremyjjet4909]

I would love to see more videos about your knowledge of fish tanks

[@elissadaronco3083]

I don’t have fish but I think tanks and fish are so interesting!!! Thank you for this, it’s so cool

[@FerretTails]

Freaking Elissa I have always wanted a tank like this and I thought it would be really hard to grow the plants, but it was so much easier than I thought!

[@aquaworld5845]

Do you need to trim the carpet plant or sth

[@FerretTails]

I trimmed mine, it started to get really tall, but it took a month or so before that happened.

[@aquaworld5845]

Ok thanks a lot! Your video is awesome

[@shahad1982]

Great video I thank you so much for sharing. I can’t wait to start my own experience.

[@lazypawtato8701]

My country is pretty humid and I didnt bother covering it just 1 day the seeds are already produced roots lmao

[@nightmarep]

So cute, I love that. I'll do the same for my bettas.

[@stephanepaquette2928]

at 10:26 your heater is submerge , a line show you not to have water over the wave line. Fun video :)

[@test-shot2719]

Thats a min water line not a max line. The heater is submersible.

[@stace0507]

I planted my seeds yesterday. I too purchased my seeds off of Amazon ( different species than you purchased) , but I paid $19 for two packages for my 20gal tank. I only decided to do 3/4 of the tank in carpet and went with sand for the rest. I purchased a grow light from Home depot. In the last 24 hrs , I have checked on the seeds a little excessively... I am SO eager for them to sprout lol. Thank you for sharing this video, it was very helpful and your aquarium carpet is what inspired me to upgrade from a 5gal w/o plants to a 20gal with lots of greenery. I hope mine turns out as well as yours and thanks you so Mich again for sharing.

[@FerretTails]

Please let me know how it goes!! And I also watched my mine everyday waiting on it to begin sprouting 😂. I actually have 2 other planted tanks and last summer I finally built a pond for the carnival goldfish I got about 5 years ago that are now almost 10” long. Your fish will love all the plants. Once I started adding live plants to my tanks my aquariums did so much better and looked so much better. And I have one planted tank I did with sand, it’s my most established tank and the plants in there do great. I actually take clippings from the plants in that tank and use them in my other tanks.

[@stace0507]

@@FerretTails I would love to share the outcome of my aquarium upon completion. I will post a little clip of my aquarium on my KZbin and make it public for your viewing. I watched a lot of videos on aquariums and educated myself s has possible to have a successful aquarium. I have never owned an aquarium ( and totally did not want one🤣) up until 6mo ago when my husband brought the 5gal home for our daughters and I totally ended up taking it over. Can I just say that I totally love it!! I am so into the whole aquarium and auqascapimg thing. My Girls called me a "nerd" the other day. I watched your video that follows this one and read the comments/replies that followed both and I am glad I purchased the fluval Co2 for the aquarium prior to worry about the condition of my plants. Thank for all the continued information you continue to share with us🤗.

[@stace0507]

I decided to post my progress as I go. Today I posted my first video. If you'd like to check in on the status, it'll be here😁.

[@FerretTails]

@@stace0507 awesome! I’m definitely gonna check it out!! Thank you for letting me know!!!

[@stace0507]

@@FerretTails My tank is finally completed!! Short clip posted.

[@seasiderjay5240]

This was a great video and nice shots of the fish

[@huynhmichael1989]

thank you for the visual step by step guide! this is very helpful!

[@dallasbarwick1706]

Got my seed off Amazon I use normal potting soil for my bottom base then seed then three days later 5 lbs of sand in a 20 gal with 1 pack of seeds they sprouted in 2 hours and grew insanely fast over 3 days.

[@mableredmond4718]

Are the plants still healthy

[@johnnguyen2652]

great video!

[@feminineodor]

Great idea with the sideways heater. All u need is a little nibble from one of ur fishes, and violaaaa, short circuit.

[@everfreeeeee]

I have two 40 gallon tank. I plan to use one only for grow grass from seed. I wonder once it grow like your's how to transport to the fish tank?

[@myself_bk9353]

Hi.. did you keep light on whole night ?

[@StudentEssentials-u4h]

Hi there , I watched a lot of videos on how to grow the carpet grass. I decided to go with yours and I’m glad I did. I did exactly what you said and growing the same . I have one question, when do you remove the Saran Wrap ? It’s been 4 days now and it’s growing really well.

[@FerretTails]

It’s been a few years since I did this video and set that tank up but if I remember correctly, I waited till the plants covered almost of the seeds had turned to plants, it’s was about two weeks, but it sounds like your plants are growing faster than mine did. The main thing is to make sure they plants are rooted enough to not be pulled up or come lose when you add the water and I added the water ridiculously slow 😂

[@StudentEssentials-u4h]

Thank you so much !

[@mohibkhan2586]

Which plant is good for polar whit fish ?

[@chanceallen5826]

Plz can you give me the information on what seeds you used and were you got them? Thx

[@kyliee3047]

So let’s say I plant some grass seeds on some soil. Can I put pebbles or small rocks on top of those and the grass grow between the pebbles or will the seeds be stuck under the pebbles?

[@srimoysarbojeet2683]

Can we add the seeds in a planted aquarium which has already water , plants and fishes

[@abhilash4976]

Same doubt

[@srimoysarbojeet2683]

Not got a solution yet😑

[@FerretTails]

I don’t think adding the seeds to an already established tank would work. The seeds would not stay in one place long enough to root. You could grow them in a little bowl (to make a mini carpet) and after they started to grow and root well you could move the mini carpet into the tar tank all as one piece. You could also grown them on a piece of drift wood and then move that into the tank after the plants were rooted in the wood.

[@srimoysarbojeet2683]

@@FerretTails Thanks for the solution.

[@taioh5630]

The seeds will float if you put them in a planted aquarium with water. Hope this helps.

[@Sv-pv6kk]

good details !!

[@NikhilKumar-fq7is]

Hey nice video.. I am on third day but there is a white thread ( spider web kind off ) forming here and there on my seeds could please help me out.. Thank you

[@johncarlscinco4559]

hi Ms Ferret Tails, for how many days you kept the tank with plastic cling wrap? Did you kept it covered with plastic cling wrap for the entire 15 days waiting process? Hope you'll notice this inquiry.

[@karenwetter8823]

How do you clean "the carpet" during regular maintenence??

[@StacyK0731]

Love this video!! You are awesome, thank you for sharing...I'm doing this!

[@FerretTails]

I just wanna let you know, the plants stayed alive and beautiful for about 3-4 months and then they started to die. I added co2, but it was to late. Some of the plants are still alive now, but there definitely not as pretty as they were when I made this video 😢. Some people have told me since I made the video, that these plants don’t last long no matter what you do, but my tank was absolutely amazing for a good 3-4 months. It’s fine now, I just had to add some new already developed plants to fill in where some of the seed plants died. All my guppies are still doing well too!

[@StacyK0731]

@@FerretTails Hello, this info is priceless. :-) You saved me some heartache and thank you. Knowing what you know now, can you make a good recommendation for carpet?

[@FerretTails]

@@StacyK0731 I haven’t really looked into it after this video, but I built my goldfish a pond so now I have an empty 100 gallon tank I want to turn into a community tank for tropical freshwater fish. would love to carpet. If I find an alternative to the seeds, I will definitely let you know!

[@StacyK0731]

@@FerretTails Yes!! Plz do :-) I have built 3 ponds from scratch in my lifetime, and with every one, I learned something new :-) You will have clear water if its not in direct sun. Take care

[@busakornwiboonsaksakul1138]

Will the seed grow if I plant them and put water right away

[@Arianna42O]

Love this thank you

[@oscarchin423]

Is that seedi produce alter developing carpet grass?

[@Sofia-gq8xn]

Oo I love fish

[@karenr.349]

So cool video. Didnt know you could grow the carpert like this 😍. Guppies dont like the hard water at my place... but they are so cute. ❣

[@votuvotu]

Do they continuosly regenerate? Will they die out at some point?

[@ussy6223]

This is..... JUST AMAZIN!!!

[@beejayeuperio9788]

Hi! can I know how often and how do u clean tanks like that? thank u!

[@engkezzz]

thankyou for the tutorial

[@jeirypena1155]

So no co2 how long stay with out melting

[@Libertyenvy]

Does this need sunlight

[@aarona5351]

I always thought you needed to mix water with fertiliser?

[@botJK2925]

hello do you have an update of your carpet plant/tank some are saying that the plant only last 3 to 4 months. Thank you.

[@FerretTails]

Bot Man sadly, mine only seemed to last about 3-4 months. I mean I added C02 when the plants started to die and I do have about 50% of them left, but I honesty don’t think they will make it very long. I didn’t know they wouldn’t survive very long when I decided to use this type of plant, I probably wouldn’t use these again if I did a planted tank from seeds.

[@botJK2925]

Ferret Tails sorry to hear about that. 😔

[@Mr.Helper.]

Sounds like a mess ... carpeted plants dying

[@Jayd3nrocks]

Do you know what type of plant is that?

[@Naingwin20202]

Hey how to cycle your fish tank

[@satisfiedbikes4033]

Hi there can I ask you where did you buy the seeds

[@FerretTails]

I got them on Amazon, there called. Zafina 3 Pack Aquarium Plant Seeds. I put the link below! www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGGJKZ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_MkmGEbXM88J80

[@satisfiedbikes4033]

@@FerretTails thank you so much for the fast reply I appreciate it

[@jacobtucker1562]

What is the tank gallon size

[@rowelocampo4052]

thanks for the advice 👍👍👍

[@alexanderperezvega3295]

how to make water to spray the seeds

[@dkdelmundo6608]

Is there any update on this video? I wanna see what happens on the seeds to it’s peak ...

[@FerretTails]

I included the link to the only update I did, but after about 3-4 months around 50% of the plants started to die. I did end up using C02, but it didn’t make much difference. Last weekend, I removed the remaining plants and replaced them with already grown aquatic plants from the fish store. Since doing this video (8-9 months ago) I have learned these seeds are not truly meant for aquariums. I would not do another planted tank using these seeds. I would probably go with already grown plants or with tissue culture plants. Here’s the update video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHLUpHmAg5d2g68

[@Rjpbay]

I’m here for this question...thanks👍

[@lorrainelorenzo522]

What's the fish food appropriate for that set up?

[@dauzzz9319]

Hi,I read the comment ,does all planted plant from seed just last for 3-4 month? I just planted mine today & I hope it will last long 😞

[@FerretTails]

No, I would say about 50% of mine are still alive today. There not nearly as green though

[@dauzzz9319]

@@FerretTails thanks for replying..great to hear that,50% is better than all plant dying..but it must be real frustrating though

[@22mx82]

Instead of using the prime can distilled water be used?

[@spencerchan4308]

May i know how long does the carpet grass last afyer plant? Need Co2? We plant it when is empty tank, now with water, how to re-plant it when needed?

[@FerretTails]

Unfortunately, 40-60% of the plants died (melted) after about 3 months and after about 6 months I took the rest out and replaced them with tissue culture plants and already established plants. I tried using C02 (liquid and then a tank of C02) but it didn’t help. I also added flourish (made by Seachem). I found out after posting the video that these particular plant seeds really weren’t meant to be aquarium plants. The tank was amazing for a solid 3 months and I really wish I have found a way to keep it that way.

[@karthik-gk1dg]

Can i grow the seeds submerged in water while running the nitrogen cycle?

[@bgdyungnotch]

So I’m trying to make a tank like this without filling it up with water and have it just for show is it possible I have been looking for ideas but no one has made a tank that I’m looking for yet

[@vladimirsalen4130]

Is your lighting open 24hrs?

[@Lord_Light007]

Will the plants make more plants? Or will there be plants only where the seeds are?

[@FerretTails]

The plants do not make more plants. And they also don’t stay alive very long. Most of mine died after 3-4 months. I even started using C02 and it didn’t make a difference.

[@Lord_Light007]

@@FerretTails any suggestions on something that will stay longer? I don't want a temporary carpet

[@FerretTails]

@@Lord_Light007 I heard tissue cultured plants are good. I just orders a ton of live plants from Aquarium Plant Factory to replace the dead carpet in this tank and for my 75 gallon. I might do another video when I get them and ad them to the tanks.

[@samevans3064]

I did a dry start on my fishbowl and I'm having a hard time feeling water and keeping the plants alive with the water can you explain to me how you grow clover or Red Leaf grass gradually Add Water

[@juangranadillo2596]

Hi, I use the same seeds yesterday to my shrimp cube, I´m just wanna know what kind of carpet plant is? I don´t know if it is Monte Carlo, Hemiantus Calitrichoide ( Cuba), Glossostigma Elantinoide or what!, please I´ll really appreciate let me know if you have the answer. Thanks for your time!

[@vims82]

This grass does not require CO2? 😊

[@FerretTails]

I don’t know if you were able to see my pinned comment, but the grass dies after three months because it’s not truly water grass is what I found out and despite adding CO2 and doing a bunch of other stuff it ended up dying anyway. I personally wouldn’t do it if I were you.

[@wt9183]

Hi,i wanted to know how the carpet is doing after around 1 month. You could do an update vid !

[@FerretTails]

w t it’s doing great so far. I did an update last week. Here is the link to that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHLUpHmAg5d2g68

[@wt9183]

@@FerretTails thanks!

[@freshwateraquatics5567]

Yes.. I have heard they die in 2-3 months, considering it has been only 2 month. Do they look at all melted or slightly dieing off?

[@FerretTails]

freshwater aquatics not yet, there is some brown algae in the tank because I was keeping the lights on to long, but it’s more on the glass than the plants. I will definitely do an update in a month or so. I’m not sure how it will all turn out, I’m kind of surprised at how there doing.

[@freshwateraquatics5567]

@@FerretTails thank you very much.

[@islammmi]

How many hours do you keep the light on for the seeds?

[@amrithanandt5091]

Any alternative idea instead of using food wrapper

[@FerretTails]

You can use anything that will let light in and keep the moisture in. You could use a piece of glass if it was big enough. I can’t think of anything else at the moment.

[@haleygosselin1942]

MORE FISH PLEASE!:)

[@countdrucula7593]

thanks for help me now know how to grow glossostigma carpet

[@horizongarage5597]

Keep it up

[@americanrebelking8337]

How is this tank doing now? Did you have to add co2 to keep those plants alive?

[@FerretTails]

So, I would not plant these again. Within 3 months about 50% of them died. I did start using C02, but it didn’t really help. Last week (8 months later) I removed the rest of the plants from the tank. They were not healthy or green and just didn’t add anything beneficial to the tank.

[@manjilkashyapbaruah5193]

Ma'am should we wash the soil before placing it in the container?

[@w0qzy]

I got a question, do I have to leave the light always on?

[@mirceaalex9907]

You buried the anubias rizome?

[@vesttv7563]

How long the carpet plant exist or die?

[@FerretTails]

About 50% of it died within 4 months and I removed the rest about 3 weeks ago. I learned after doing this video that these seeds are not really intended to be underwater. I wouldn’t use these again. I did use C02 for a few months, but it didn’t make a difference

[@rajrulz01]

How has this gone after a few months and years? Ive heard seeds tend to not be aquatic or theyll crash the tank within a few months

[@FerretTails]

You’re 100% right. I pinned an update, but there are so many comments, I think it’s not really noticeable. Unfortunately, 40-60% of the plants died (melted) after about 3 months and after about 6 months I took the rest out and replaced them with tissue culture plants and already established plants. I tried using C02 (liquid and then a tank of C02) but it didn’t help. I also added flourish (made by Seachem). I found out after posting the video that these particular plant seeds really weren’t meant to be aquarium plants. The tank was amazing for a solid 3 months and I really wish I have found a way to keep it that way.

[@enocramirez9492]

Do you water the substrate or place it as is?

[@FerretTails]

I placed it as it, I did spray it with a water bottle to make sure it was moist and after the plants started to sprout and take root, I slowly added water to the tank.

[@jaydee8285]

Question....did you end up spraying the soil everyday?

[@FerretTails]

I sprayed it if it was getting dry, it should stay moist. But make sure to open the lid for about 20 mins a day to let some air in or it will start to grow mold.

[@jaydee8285]

@@FerretTails last question maybe lol...will the aquarium light be good enough to grow the grass better because I have an actual grow light....should I use that?

[@FerretTails]

@@jaydee8285 I used an actual grow light to get them started. Then when I finally added the fish I used the regular aquarium light!

[@jaydee8285]

Well I followed the steps exactly..12 hours on then 12 off...had a timer for 20 mins a day for air..sprayed a bit of water everyday after turning light off..now its day 7 and my seeds only turned into white specks..im concerned now because its a bit of mold growing now...what should I do? Maybe 20 mins wasnt enough? Maybe the spraying everyday caused the mold? Do I have to start over?

[@kyliee3047]

Also does the grass need to be trimmed over time ?

[@FerretTails]

I do trim mine when it gets to tall or when/if it starts to die

[@kyliee3047]

@@FerretTails alright thanks !!😃

[@anthonykhor9891]

How many days do you cover the tank?

[@mvpbigboss4081]

Hi any update on this tank?? What happen to your carpent plant thankyou

[@FerretTails]

The plants stayed alive and beautiful for about 3-4 months and then they started to die. I added co2, but it didn’t help much. I removed the rest of the plants a few months ago. . Some people have told me since I made the video, that these plants don’t last long no matter what you do, but my tank was absolutely amazing for a good 3-4 months.

[@mvpbigboss4081]

@@FerretTails thankyou for your reply, i do some research about this aqua seed thing and same answer i got. Thankyou more power and subscribers

[@belle369]

So I ordered some carpet plants as seeds, and I was thinking of doing this. I want to fill the tank with water after like 10 days. Is filling the tank up with water at 10 days going to effect them?

[@FerretTails]

When I did it, I waited longer, but I read that as long as the plants have rooted in the soil/substrate it should be ok. Just put the water in super slow or your plants will come loose. Also, I don’t know if your using an aquarium light made for plants, but if not, I would definitely get one and maybe use Co2 in some form (Seachem makes a liquid version). I did not do either of those the first three months and my plants started to die. I have been using a Co2 kit from Fluval for the last month and the plants have started to bounce back!

[@belle369]

Ferret Tails Okay, thank you so much for replying! I’ll look at some Co2 kits as well!

[@rezanasri4924]

10 days is a short time to fill the tank. I suggest you wait 25 to 30 days for the beards to become stronger

[@muhammadhafizsafwanjamalud9303]

Hi i got molds all over my substrate and plant what should i do to get rid of it? I’ve no idea what to do

[@wongjedrek967]

Would temperature influence the growth of the seeds?

[@FerretTails]

It could. The tank should be humid. I don’t know exactly what temp my tank was when I was growing the seeds, but I had a plant light shinning into the tank which created heat and the plastic cover helped keep the heat and moisture in. The one piece of advice I can give is make sure you lift the plastic for at 15-25 mins a day, this will help stop mold from growing on the plants and sides of the tank.

[@nyomansusena4165]

How long the plant survive..?? 🪴

[@FerretTails]

Half of them died in about five months and the other half died in about nine months

[@AprilWanders]

Is it normal to see white mold when growing them from seeds?

[@reaghangatta6128]

i done messed up, i added the seeds after adding water, what do i do not, they are floating everywhere and attaching to my plants, please help

[@FerretTails]

I would try to take out as much water as you can. And you might want to add a bit more substrate. They maybe ok if you can get the majority of the water out. I would use a turkey baster or something small to suck the water out. That way you can try to avoid sucking up the seeds.

[@judithmarks-jacoby2385]

Hello, I am using this method to grow a bed of pearl grass in a 20 gallon tank. Before adding my substrate materials, I lined the aquarium with super fine nylon fish netting, I am hoping to transplant the bed of grass along with the substrate into my 2’x2’x4’ 120 gallon tank without removing fish or all of the water (obviously). Is this possible and what is the best way to do it? At what point in the process should I “cycle”? Maybe do it in the 20 gallon once, then put all cycled water and lift up entire sod pad of grass and lower into large tank?

[@rebecaacevedo2486]

Hi, Thank You for the informative video. 😊 What temperature should I have inside my tank for growing this dry start?

[@K.kumar123]

What is the update of this tank? How long seed plant sustained

[@FerretTails]

Hi Mini, The seeds ultimately end up dying completely at around 6 months. I would not do use the seeds again. It ends up being pointless and you have to replace the plants in the end anyway. My other tanks are amazing and I have been Propagating the plants in those tanks to replace the dead seed plants. I found out after doing the video that these seeds are not really aquarium plants. I need to do a video update. I try to respond to all the comments and tell people so they know before they do it. It looked beautiful for a good 3-4 months though.

[@K.kumar123]

@@FerretTails oh thanks for the update bro.I just planted the seed, so I am planning to plant few plants while I am filling the water. Could you suggest few plants which can grow without Co2

[@FerretTails]

@@K.kumar123 Anubias is one of my favorites and it doesn’t need C02, also after it’s been growing a while it will start to get roots and you can split it into multiple plants. Amazon sword, Java fern, and Anacharis are all plants that I have and I don’t use Co2 in any of my tanks (I have 3 and a pond). I get all my plants from Aquarium plant factory, their plants are really healthy and the prices aren’t bad. www.aquariumplantsfactory.com. There are some KZbin videos on their plants also.

[@shendeanita]

how do you change the fish tank when you have the moss and all the grass?

[@xGurlnxtDoor]

Can i have an update on your carpet plants how are they doing, was there any melting so far? I'm going to have my tank done the same way accordingly I'm using tropica aquarium soil only, with no plant fertilizer for dry start method is that good enough? Plus can these carpet plants last with co2 tablets and flourish ?

[@FerretTails]

40-60% of the plants died (melted) after about 3 months and a month ago. I took the rest out and replaced them with tissue culture plants and already established plants. I tried using C02 (liquid and then a tank of C02) but it didn’t help. I also added flourish I found out after posting the video that these particular plant seeds really weren’t meant to be aquarium plants. I definitely would not use them again.

[@xGurlnxtDoor]

@@FerretTails Thank you for saving my time, I don't think seeds work in the long run also could you suggest an alternative carpet plant that could be a good idea.

[@georgegrimm8869]

I just purchase some seeds I have an aquarium already set up I have plants already growing I have a betta a snail and a few shrimp already I wanted to drop the seeds in after I clean since I have alagea grow

[@dilurana3298]

What's the tank size (L*b*h) you used in this video?

[@FerretTails]

30L x 12H x 12W. It’s a 20 gallon long

[@oOohdaddy]

Will the plantskeep growing if i add water before i see full bloom of seeds

[@sergioortiz1839]

Where can I buy these seeds?

[@atanughosal01]

What kind of seed did u use ?? Does not look like the dwarf grass variant ?? or was it ?

[@FerretTails]

I used this. I think it’s called Glossostigma elatinoides, but I never could get a solids answer. Here is the link to the actual seeds so used. Zafina 3 Pack Aquarium Plant Seeds, Easy to Grow Aquatic Plant Seeds, Fast Growing Aquarium Carpet Seeds - Creates a Natural Ecosystem for Your Fish www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGGJKZ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_CgHzWhI8uT4VQ

[@rustybennineoneonemajesty]

I have a pleco cat fish, he poops 💩a lot how can I clean poop without loosing most of the water I seem to have to add fresh water daile a'd clean Dailey so the water cycle is poor

[@69vkumar]

Will it grow on regular white sand ? Plzz reply

[@terrencemark]

Hi, how is the carpet doing as of now?

[@FerretTails]

Terrence Sarmiento It could be better. did not initially use C02 or a light specifically for plants and for the first few months the plants grew great and were healthy. In the last month or so, they started to thin out and die. I recently added C02 and better lighting. The plants seem to be doing better, but I might have waited to long to save them. So, if possible you may want to use C02 and/or a plant light. I think it would have helped my plants live longer. I will do an update soon.

[@terrencemark]

@@FerretTails thank you for the response. That's good information you provided. Looking forward for your update video!

[@imnotmax1768]

My seeds have gone slimy after touching water? Is this normal or should do I need to re start?

[@FerretTails]

I don’t remember mine being overly slimy, except when I first put them in. As soon as the water hit them, they became slimy and sticky. But they ended up on in the end. Just make sure to let air in the tank for about 20-30 mins a day to prevent the tank from growing mold.

[@axelchio4872]

Hi, very nice planted tank.. i would try it as well.. did you use co2?

[@FerretTails]

Axel Chio I didn’t use it for the first 2-3 months and I should have. My plants started to die and that’s when I added the C02. The plants are doing a little better now. But if I ever do a planted tank from seeds again, I would use C02 from the beginning.

[@mywife881]

I planted my seeds a week ago and still haven’t seen any growth any suggestions?

[@FerretTails]

It’s been almost 4 years since I made this video but if I remember correctly, it took a couple of days for the seeds to start, and I had to lift the plastic off the top for about 20 to 30 minutes every day to give it air and to stop the tank from growing mold because the seeds need to stay wet. Also, I’m not sure if you saw the comment pinned at the top but unfortunately, 40-60% of the plants died (melted) after about 3 months and after about 6 months I took the rest out and replaced them with tissue culture plants and already established plants. I tried using C02 (liquid and then a tank of C02) but it didn’t help. I also added flourish (made by Seachem). The tank was amazing for a solid 3 months and I really wish I have found a way to keep it that way, but nothing I did stopped the plants from dying. I i’ve also heard from some people that these particular plant seeds really weren’t meant to be aquarium plants, and the people selling them on, Amazon certainly don’t specify that, but they probably should.

[@mae5637]

Will the seeds grow in just gravels? Then i water it? And is it ok if there is no light at night?

[@FerretTails]

The seeds need to be moist to grow. They would probably grow in gravel. They need about 10-11 hours of light in the beginning, after they have sprouted and rooted, you can cut it back some. Just to let you know, about 50% of them died after 3 months and last week (8 months after this video) I decided to remove the rest of them from the tank and replace them with different plants. The seed seed plants were not green or healthy anymore. Apparently a lot of people experience this after growing them.

[@mae5637]

@@FerretTails ok thanks

[@ashleyavellaneda5892]

Hi, Do they still alive up to now? And did you used any Co2? Thankyou!

[@FerretTails]

Very few are still alive. Most of them died between 3-6 months. I did try CO2, but not until after they started dying and it didn’t really help.

[@mikef3300]

@@FerretTails I had the same experience with these seeds. I’m not so sure that they are actually an aquatic plant 🌱

[@FerretTails]

@@mikef3300 I’m pretty sure your right. I have heard that a lot since I posted this video and the more I look into it the more I find that these seeds have a reputation of not surviving longer than 3 months or so. The sad part is the tank was so beautiful for a good 3 months before the plants really started to die.

[@pitayafruit]

They are not aquarium plants, they're more for terrariums. They're terrestrial plants, don't trust those seeds

[@ashleyavellaneda5892]

@@pitayafruit yep .but its been a month since i start seeding my tank . They look great at first but after a month it start to melt haha. I Really regret that wasting time and money. But Now i have a real planted😅