How to guide on aquarium stem plants: planting, choosing, caring for and general maintenance.

[@martinbarfield3]

When "The Beard of wisdom" speaks I listen 😁. Thank you for another brilliant Vid Matt, clear concise high quality advice as always, we greatly appreciate all the time and effort you are putting into the content you are creating, keep the vids coming please 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@FishShopMatt]

🤣🤣🤣 thank you so much for the kind and funny comment. I'm glad you are enjoying the content, more vids on the way.

[@wickedmikes5281]

Once again, Matt, you’re killing it. I think the best advice for a beginning fishkeeper is just how easy it is to establish most stem plants under most circumstances, take cuttings, jam them into the substrate, and turn one plant into twenty over night. In my work as a horticulturist, I propagate some of the most difficult/rare/expensive terrestrial plants on the planet. As a general rule, I’m blown away at how easy most stem plants are in planted aquariums, even for someone who’s totally new to the hobby. Again, though, I think you’re nailing it. Now um if it were um only so easy to um propagate that luxurious beard of yours. 😂 Cheers from Miami, man.

[@FishShopMatt]

Hey! Thank you for the kind words. It sounds like you have a very cool job!

[@rettag2020]

Thank you for the plant lessons today! Some of them are easier to grow than to pronounce 😉 Happy fish keeping everyone!

[@seb5828]

Excellent Content!! You really cover everything a beginner needs to know about stem plants. I wish I had your video at hand when I started my plantd tank! Please keep up the good work Matt, can't wait for new content!

[@pocobull]

Another great vid. I've struggled with plants in the past (keeping them alive), but have been having some success lately. One thing you might want to cover is things like root tabs, and fertilizers. What kinds to use, and how often to use them. Thanks again Matt.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, yeah I have plans to cover ferts and feeds in a future video. Glad you're enjoying the content. ❤️

[@heaven7360]

Every stem plant I've tried all died...grrrrrr! Also, all floaters and moss.

[@pocobull]

@@heaven7360 I think that the plants I had in the past didn't actually die, they just were going through that melting phase, and I gave up on them too soon. Try again, and just let them do their thing.

[@csharpe5787]

@@pocobull I agree Dean. Same here.

[@jefreybarnes5457]

Thanks so much for this video! I just started up a couple of tanks after watching you and MD aquascape. Both tanks are really doing well, and I can only be thankful to you guys for all of the info! You guys totally rock!

[@Buster883]

Loving the videos!! I’m getting ready to attempt my first planted tank and in my KZbin research I came across you and MD doing your rare tetra tank which then led me here. Thank you for taking us through these deep dives on specific plants and fish. I’m hooked and can’t wait to see more!!

[@danielledavenport9907]

Darn, this is useful! I definitely would have made fewer mistakes if I’d seen something as clear as this when I first set up my tank a year ago. 🌱

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you ❤️

[@hannahbull4629]

Oh my word. I have watched so many KZbin videos on planted tanks and aquatic plants but no one has ever explained some of the things you said. I had no clue where I should cut, now I do! Also I had trouble getting them in with tweezers. I would push them in, open the tweezer and pull them out along with the stem, arrrrrr! It’s because I was not doing the wiggle. I can’t believe how helpful I found this video. THANKS Matt!

[@tonygomez573]

I was able to save my mint Charlie’s, propagate them, and got the background of my tank looking better. Great video

[@mikeclements9862]

Brilliant once again mat. I'm just about to set up a 65ltr tank with live plants, so this video has come at the right time for me. Cheers

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you! That's awesome, future videos will cover other types of plant. But stem are the best place to start in my opinion. ❤️❤️❤️

[@alysiamixon3305]

Hahah The Phantom Menace!! Perfect Matt 😆 I have 2 planted tanks. A 10 gallon in my son’s bedroom with a betta and I also have an axolotl tank with plants, he really enjoys them and likes laying on the plants.

[@cynthiahinkle5573]

Loved this tutorial about stem plants. You are a great teacher! It’s nice to follow step by step and be able to actually see what you are doing. Great job!

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Wow!! Now I know why all the stem plants died in the past! I planted them way too close together. The only things that grew for me was Amazon swords, Anubias, and Java moss. Now I am excited to add stem plants to my tank!! No one ever showed a beginner the actual step by step how to expect for you!! Bravo! Now, I get it. Gina from across the pond in the USA.

[@craigwyatt8808]

Really well explained Matt, very in detail but also easy to follow. It's been great. Look forward to more vids about plants, and fish of course. 🐠🐟

[@gneissnicebaby]

Thank you so much for showing up close and step by step how to plant the plants!

[@ericford7938]

Great teacher! You are the only one on line that explains this very well. Not acting like we should know or idiots. It is common sense but you know. Someone new to this and making sure. Thanks!

[@BGN_Aquariums]

Another great vid matt. Very informative. Keep up the great work

[@carolinesmith1064]

Great video and demonstration. Love the outtakes at the beginning of videos

[@davejones7202]

I really enjoy your "regular guy" demeanor dont change and keep videos coming, thanks

[@GreenGaiety]

The sounds like a plan..... Man IS offering pruning info. Insane information with bright delivery....

[@JeffGillis-lv1rz]

You’ve got genuine character on cam. You’re very likable and your depth of knowledge is evident. Bravo.

[@audreycooper4860]

Thank you so much for this video, I recently have decided to experiment with stem plants in my new aquarium. In the past I have stuck with the easy rhizome plants (anubias, java fern, etc) that I could simply super glue to rocks without having to replace my existing substrate with aqua soil. I’m taking it up a notch with my (soon to be) Pygmy Cory tank and I needed guidance on planting these which are coming in the mail. I can always count on you and MD, I’ve learned so much watching your videos! ❤🙏

[@stevecox8066]

As much as I've tried (a lot), I simply can't use tweezers for planting. Usually end up pushing plants down into substrate with my meat hooks hahaha. Really do enjoy getting free plants by cutting stems as they grow up to the top. Takes a little while and some patience for them to grow but the entire hobby is a journey. So glad I found your channel. I live way over in Utah but boy oh boy would I love to have a shop like yours around me. Would love to visit your location and if course MD's studio if I ever get a chance. Thanks again for all the great content!

[@Backblast72]

Great video Mathew, packed full of useful information. I love the videos you make with MD.

[@davemac7945]

great to see it done in real time .Thanks.

[@LollysGarden]

Great🐟Video🐠Matt🐡 looking forward to learning more about aquarium plants.

[@milesnapue]

Late with my comment but I recently saw some video with a question about "Why all the beginner content?" There was a great answer, and a disclaimer. If KZbinrs who have advanced knowledge put up beginner content only, the beginners will find it harder to advance to the advance aquarist stages. I would love to see an in depth, slightly advanced video on substrates and substrate additives. Love all yo udo Matt, would love to come visit your store if I ever get to England.

[@doloresmanning9619]

Would love to see a video on plant issues and how to solve them (e.g. iron deficiency, melting, brown spot, etc.).

[@HydraVisuals]

Literally just planted my first real planted tank last night and had so much trouble getting the stems in. This would have came in clutch last night 😅😅 great video as always, keep up the awesome work!

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha at least you know for next time! ❤️

[@marielevine5624]

Love your personality and how you make it fun as well as informative content 😊

[@ishaqrazaak]

Yesss! Just getting into planted tanks so this is perfect timing.

[@FishShopMatt]

Awesome, hope you have fun! ❤️

[@thedoubledoor2055]

Really really appreciate this kind of content. Wife and I are looking into setting up our own planted tanks and these type of videos will be extremely helpful for us :) Keep up the good work!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you for your kind words! ❤️❤️❤️

[@glassboxfish]

Always nice to see you upload a video Matt! You have easily become one of my favorite parts of MD's videos, keep it up!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, don't let MD hear you say that hahaha 🤣

[@PizzaPaysMyBills]

You should make a video about red plants like ludwigia, i feel like this aren’t many good quality in depth videos about those. Love the videos Matt!

[@stephenkrupa2901]

Thank you for this video! There are hundreds of thousands of aquascaping videos. But not many of......the care that goes into it (if that makes sense).

[@G_Ham_fish]

Love the video great help, just restarting in the hobby 3 weeks in planted tank and they are growing very well thanks for your advice keep up the good work.

[@awanna3203]

More, More ... Much More of this info on different plant species.. From EASY grow to the more advanced, Please Matt. It makes choosing them easier & cheaper, than picking the wrong ones & paying for consequences! Good Job Matt, Thank you

[@VirginiaBronson]

This was great! Thank you. And I really enjoy the humorous stuff sprinkled in lol

[@FishShopMatt]

You are most welcome 😂 glad I could make you laugh! ❤️

[@VirginiaBronson]

@@FishShopMatt thank you ❤️

[@541bruksi4]

well, that was super helpful! i’m a beginner and this is the first video of yours that i’ve seen. subscribing now! and looking forward to the epiphyte version of this video!

[@dsherburn]

Thank you this was very educational. Your doing a great job can't wait to see more educational stuff from you and your channel.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, there are definitely more on the way! ❤️

[@lucifursanarchy5202]

Oh please make more of these!!! This was very helpful. I have a hard time understanding this, so this beginner info was VERY useful!!!

[@mariacollins]

Gives me better information on how to trim them. Thanks Matt.

[@angiebear8727]

Love stem plants. Buy a bundle and you can potentially have plants for life.

[@338dean]

Total novice here, you have just given me the confidence to plant my new aquarium. Great video ty.

[@sharongould2689]

Here's a shoot, there's a shoot, everywhere a shoot shoot! Fish Shop Ma-att made a video! p-l-a-n-t! 🤣 I love your humour Matt! Thanks for another great vid!

[@FishShopMatt]

🤣🤣🤣 glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@Christian-ql4vw]

Great video, more detail that I would have expected!

[@margaretasaarenpaa4239]

This was very educating. I really would find a video about rocks. There are so many to choose from.

[@dogmandoug1715]

This is quickly becoming my favourite channel, keep the Faith Mat, you have a real talent for this our kid 🤜🏻 Peace! ✌️

[@FishShopMatt]

Cheers buddy, much appreciated ❤️

[@vEGan1909]

Great information vid. Nothing new to me but very educational for beginners. - Greetings from Germany. Peace ✌️

[@noelbrucker135]

Really enjoying your new channel! Such a great demeanor for KZbin, in addition to some really great practical tips. I’ve been keeping planted tanks for years and stem plants just haven’t been my forte. The visuals of this and the practical tips are great (I have the “palm tree effect” with all my scarlet temple, even though they’re not densely planted) so you’ve given me lots of new techniques to try. You’d be surprised how many stem plant vids I’ve watched and not one, until yours, explained where exactly to cut and why they offshoot where you cut. Keep up the great work!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you've found it useful 😊 that's what this channel is all about ❤️❤️

[@ponga98]

Thank you Matt for putting out such useful videos! Appreciate these fundamentals

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you for the kind words! ❤️

[@ashleymajor7175]

Thanks for the video, I'm just getting into stem plants and this was the perfect video for me.

[@FishShopMatt]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@MissBeth19]

What a lovely in depth video on stem plant care! Thank you Matt 😊

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you ❤️

[@dforgash]

Gosh, so much more educational than an MD video 😂

[@cherylmartin9994]

Great job Matt!! I would love you to explain lighting for planted tanks. TY from Quebec, Canada

[@JJLewin1]

Nice one Matt, the all seeing bearded wonder :)

[@alaskangirl7675]

I’ve adored you on MDs videos and I look forward to your videos and enjoy them. Baby boy it might be nice to mention that you need a good plant substrate and a light. It might be nice for beginners. I love planted tanks!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, got lots of plans for future videos. ❤️

[@kevinlock3179]

nice video again Matt, as you eluded to about having a bucket ready for wet plants, all beginners should remember to keep your plants damp while you work out your planting scheme and plants are out of water. They can dry out much quicker than you think

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you, that's a really good point buddy ❤️

[@andreacunningham5502]

Thanks Matt 😘😘😘

[@lesliefoster9027]

Thank you, brilliant video for a beginner like me.

[@mitchfollis3939]

Your babblings have resonated with me Matt! Um thank you as always for all the tank fish and plant knowledge!

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahaha I'm glad to have helped. ❤️

[@aussiefishgirl7134]

Hi Matt from Melbourne, Australia. I found your channel from MD and loved seeing you on his channel. Love your videos, keeps up the great content. Can't wait for more fish profiles.

[@aquariclean6351]

Very informative Matt. Cracking videos. Just looking in my planted tank and I could really do with a few more epithites so when I’m an in next I will grab some. I saw today that you had some very nice anubias in. May grab some stems too to fill a space at the back. Once again mate epic video. keep it up and see you soon. Much love fella

[@Modena58]

Super information that any one can understand😊

[@carolebraswell982]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video!

[@daleroadley5458]

Great video Matt, been watching MD for a long time, always thought you should have a channel, you both seem to bounce off each other’s ideas, it’s great to see. Loving the videos in the shop, I will visit the shop one day to see for my self, but it’s a long drive from the midlands.

[@viviennematon3163]

But we’ll worth the drive,I did a 5 hour round trip this weekend just to go there & it was so worth it

[@erikabearden608]

Would be great to highlight what plants like high ph and temps vs low ph and temps. Great vid thanks!

[@marlonmarcano3269]

Thank you Matthew. Good info. Proud of the work you're doing.

[@laurag1076]

thank u Matt. I love even just floating them. and I love what md does by bunching together in a ceramic ring. easy to pull out and redo when they get leggy

[@FishShopMatt]

Me too, they are so versatile ❤️

[@xiolv]

Thanks you so much for this " lesson". Greetings from Portugal

[@FishShopMatt]

Hello and thank you ❤️

[@dragonrage3398]

If you EVER have merch please model it after the infamous jacket. 😜 Another great video.

[@FishShopMatt]

I will try my best hahaha

[@isubzerol]

Director, producer and cast are on point but the camera man needs improvement 🤣. Awesome video as always. Thank you sir!

[@valeriee9532]

Thanks for the video, Matt!

[@roscoeturner4099]

Excellent. You have the gift. Keep it up.

[@patrickharman7861]

I’m soo glad youtube suggested your video. Such a good explanation!

[@stephencoxfishkeeper959]

Might want to talk about the different levels that are given to plants and what it means. easy to hard, and what they require to grow. How soft water and hard water can affect the growth of plants etc. Overall great start. You and md look like you are having a blast.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you and yeah hopefully will cover more in depth in future videos.

[@ellenm4560]

Great video again Matt. You're a natural 🙂

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@annab3745]

Great video! Very much to the point and step by step visuals. Wonderful job Matt 👏🏻

[@thebottrio8793]

Perfect video, great explanation. I would love a video on swords if possible 👍

[@chadd7083]

Hello from GA, USA. I enjoy you and MD 😉

[@ronlafond5288]

Thanks, Matt!

[@SamiaRahman3]

Great tips! Thanks Matt 🙏🏼

[@bhagyamaithripala6642]

Amazing video Mr. Matt. Keep up the good work

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you ❤️

[@aqueminiarts]

Great tutorial Matt! Thanks for the video!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you ❤️

[@darrentm1]

very good advice for me a beginner thanks

[@nicholashaworth4110]

Precise, concise, nice

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you

[@zephyr3512]

I was obsessed with red plants in the beginning but not my eyes hurt seeing my aquarium full of red plants lol.

[@madhatterjones4781]

Awesome video mate keep up the awesome work. Love it

[@JoP444]

Thanks as always Matt 😊 Really enjoying your informative yet straightforward videos which is maybe strange considering i don't keep fish or anything 🤔 🤣 but addicted to both you & MD (where we met you ) You both seem like really genuine lovely guys 💚💚💚

[@kinggrae3483]

Iv owned tanks for years im only 25 and I still remember putting golf fish in with my turtles and woke up to no goldys and happy turtles at the age of 5 and now I own 4 tanks and 1 just for breeding pleco/ Bristle but only recently iv been adding plants to a few of them and I really appreciate the added knowledge very greatful for overall information instead of just babbling about things to get us to buy thank you very much mat excited to watch the growth of your community

[@FishShopMatt]

We all make mistakes, at least those turtles were happy! 🐢 Really glad you're enjoying the content ❤️

[@kinggrae3483]

@@FishShopMatt im really glad that the hobby has grown this much and im only just learning about how .any others enjoy it juat we dont get a huge variety of all the fish I see so im loving the information and the enjoyment of seeing fish kept healthy and go to the right homes

[@matthewcarey7323]

Everywhere a shoot, shoot! 🤣 Love the videos Matt, you are doing a great job. Looking forward to more.

[@FishShopMatt]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks buddy

[@nuztirf]

Hope my plants grows like your mighty beard 😜👌🐠🌱 great job again dude keep going

[@FishShopMatt]

Hahahaha thanks ❤️

[@christinamccrann1789]

Great video! Well done Matt

[@watusilucy4972]

Loved the video! You answered all my questions about stem plants and your video work was spot on. Thanks for sharing a bit of you knowledge.

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you ! ❤️

[@shuanaroden5226]

Great job Matt

[@Trollmontero69]

Very impormative. It's one of the best fish aquariums vlogger.

[@stuartwalker7345]

Would be great to see a video on your personal tanks at home 🏡 keep up the great content 👍🏼

[@FoolyLiving]

Those plants look so good, they look fake! LOL I don't know what youre keeping them in, but they look amazing!

[@frim8524]

Hi Matt! Loving your videos! As a newbie I really appreciate that you take the time to show the whole process of planting and trimming in detail. Also enjoyed the species videos as well. It's lovely to learn about the hobby this way. Nice job!

[@FishShopMatt]

Thank you I'm glad you're finding them useful. ❤️