How to Set Up a Planted Aquarium - Live Plants for Beginners

[@PalmerAquatics]

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[@kyle85x]

Came across your video I’m planning on making my old all in one salt take into a fresh water tank hoping for live plants with bluegill. My light is a radion xr15 ant thoughts on using that light. And any plants that the bluegill won’t destroy?

[@ajmulvey]

I'm a total newbie and really appreciate your videos!! I went to my local store which has been around since I was a kid with a great reputation... and I found the young kid working who is obsessed and a total fish nerd... his passion totally won me over - he suggested a lot of what you're talking about... In late May, I set up a 20-gallon tank with an EHEIM classic 350 for my daughter's birthday. She is obsessed with baby shark, so I got 6 GloFish long fin tetras. I got a bunch of different rocks, driftwood, spider wood and a bunch of plants. I used a bunch of easy root tabs to start - and wish I paid more attention to the plant names. My plants are doing good but it's nice to hear about melting... I going to adjust my lighting height and see how that affects my plants...Thanks for all the tips!! Loving this & becoming obsessed myself!!

[@notreally5255]

How did it go??

[@naegwut]

I am aquatic plant obsessed now!

[@Random_Guy164]

What species of aquatic plants are you? (Just curious.)

[@DontUNVME]

Aquariums and houseplants are a circle of life.

[@rdred8693]

I put a baffle (a plastic soap dish with suction cups) under my HOB filter. It worked.

[@Anotherashley]

Great tip thanks!!

[@matthewblankenship7968]

Heavily planted aquarium and sponge filters is all you need ..it’s all I use ..and all I will ever use ..tanks are thriving ..the key is right light and spectrum and plants and sponge filter ..water changes once a month for my bio load ..and boom happy fish keeper ✌🏻

[@AnthonyPearson4JesusofNazareth]

thats awesome

[@NoahTempleton-zk2bc]

Im fairly new to the aquarium hobby (a few months) is there any other tips on starting or keeping a planted tank healthy

[@LaShondaWelch]

Just saw this video. So helpful. Great tips for newbies like me. Thank you for mentioning ammonia and plant melting.

[@danielsmith9766]

I’m new to aquascaping. Love your videos.

[@lynnbonica4342]

Great tutorial, even if a bit rushed. Could you maybe do a video on some different types of plants that'd be good in nano tanks, besides anubius and crypts. For background, mid and front (including some without runners). I have a 5.5 gallon and would like a little more variety. Like some grass-like midground that my fish can swim through. Just a thought. Or maybe just a couple of suggestions? Thanks Chris, even if you don't do one.

[@johnnieg7206]

I’m not sure exactly why but I find your channel the most likeable out of all the aquarium channels I’ve seen. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@darcylovell8576]

Been following your channel for a little bit now but wish I was following you from the beginning dude .Over that little bit of time you have helped me out as I've been keeping fish an plants for a couple years now had a few problems here and there I watched a couple of your videos know my problems have been Fixed thank you 😊

[@audrameyer9558]

Great info! All of my tanks are planted and I really love the look. Some have pothos growing out of them, which I love!

[@echoesvayne9790]

i've been using media bags filled with stratum eco complete and crushed coral... then capped with sand and/or gravel... i put those where i know root feeders will be and i use just sand and or gravel where i want open floor space.. the plants will spread in as nutrients (poop) settle into the substrates there, but it starts how i want

[@il.mister]

I just bought a 24 hours cycle light from amazon and my plants changed in 3 days,really incredible

[@kathleenbronson9849]

Love your energy!!!

[@MoreLikeMerMad]

My mother-in-law has gifted us a tiny 10 litre tank and I am so excited to start with this little project! I'm planning on 4-5 guppies, a shrimp and a snail as well as one statement plant in the centre. Possibly a moss ball or two, but I don't want it to get too crowded!

[@LuvkittiXO]

Litre ? As in gallon? 10 litre is to small for ANY ANIMAL. Do NOT put fish in it . Minimum tank size for animals is 5-6 gal.

[@MoreLikeMerMad]

@@LuvkittiXO I've learned a lot in the last 7 months 😂 don't worry, my single guppy and 4 shrimps are happy in a 5 gallon now!

[@LuvkittiXO]

@@MoreLikeMerMad love to hear it !

[@dellseasandoval8187]

You have a good personality.

[@inchworm9311]

good stuff! preciate the quick brief vid

[@shabeerok7274]

I was searching and just this video very informative like me as beginner

[@ryanrogers8211]

Can you please do a video on plant choices and placement for different looks like Dutch style or Jungle style etc.?

[@Baby-Ghoul444]

Just set up my aquarium I hope it does good, I knew the water wasnt going to be perfect and looks like I got a few high levels I really hope my plants dont die... I used really nice substrate and also got some plant food to try and make the plants happy. I CANT WAIT for it to finish cycling so I can get fish!

[@iainaquariumagic]

Great advice and instructions were a me amazing 🎉

[@tammysellers3089]

I'm going to take your suggestions about starting small and order that brand light you showed. I'm going to try my luck and we'll see! Thanks!

[@captainonline6362]

This video helps me a lot . Thanks 🙏

[@miketerhaar773]

Been watching you for about a year now, it’s funny cause I also use Hygger lights on all my tanks. I also use the double sponge filters that suction cup to the side of the tank , only difference is I use the ones with there own electric motor. I hated the splashing from the bubbles when I used air powered sponges. I though you mentioned in a past video that you live in Minnesota, i also live in Minnesota. I only have 13 small tanks ranging from one 3 1/2 gallon tank to the largest of 29 gallon, i too love plants and my favorite part of aquariums is the plants . I have floating plants in most of my aquariums except for the ones with shrimp which have a lot of guppy grass floating in them and also Java Moss , I also don’t have floating plants in the two tanks with mystery snails that I’m breeding cause they have tops. In 1 and a half years I’ve taken enough plants to fill my first two tanks and let them multiply to fill 13. Love your videos, I’ve learned a lot from you.

[@PalmerAquatics]

Yeah I’m from Minnesota! Add my on Fb

[@lew131323]

Im doing my first planted aquarium!!!

[@FearlessCranks]

This is what a beginner guide should be. Absolutely easy to follow and on to the point. However, you didn’t say anything about setting up the c02 setup needed. Or not needed? I am hoping to start on my first 10 gallon aquascaping. Hoping to hear from you

[@lew131323]

I love this guy!

[@FoolyLiving]

My tank crashed because of a pH change after a water change. It's been like 25 days so far and it crashed in multiple ways - pH, bacteria bloom, you name it. My fish turned white, some died, some lived after I put them in my hospital tank, and its a total mess. I have a 75 gallon tank with sand, and I just added a small bag of fluval stratum, and will add another bag when it comes in. I just kind of moved some sand and let some fall down and I have some on the top all mixed. I have 2 big sponge filters that go into the corner and are V shaped with air bubbles attached. Right now I am having to change the water every day because the fluval stratum raised the ammonia. What would you suggest I use to buffer the pH of my water from 6.0 to 7.2-7.4 for my community fish? I dont want to change my pH again from a water change. Also, how long is this fluval stratum going to throw out ammonia - I'd like to get my fish back in the big tank asap.

[@DontUNVME]

Crap I know that hurt. How is your tank now

[@christyquinn4814]

I have really enjoyed your videos. I have successfully created one fish aquarium and recently bought a 55 gallon. I would like your input on something. I didn’t notice a video on what to do if you’re moving? How could I successfully move my plants and my fish? Ty

[@Mariosantos-nw4wb]

hi love your videos i have an AI prime 16 hd freshwater light on my 29 planted tank i wanted to get a bigger tank i was wondering what size tank i can upgrade to without getting added lights since they’re very expensive ($249) thank you! 🐟

[@meegssan5716]

I got a topfin 3gal bamboo tank setup. About the light, I did order a hygger as you suggested. Just wondering about this LED light that comes with the setup, do you think its adequate for living plants? I have Bucephlandra, Crypt parva, Cradinalis and Anacharis

[@ardi_fc]

Wow awesome 👍👍 very nice,, good sharing 👍🙏🇮🇩

[@JTCT371]

Subscribed. Getting supplies for my first attempt at this. One thing Im a little confused about. Should activated carbon be left out of the equation? The understanding Im coming to is the plants themselves actually do the work that carbon would normally do.....am I somewhat on track with that thinking or am I way off? Thankyou for this video, Im taking my time and want to get myself started out in the right way.

[@carlosortegaart]

Can you add live substrate with the fish inside? When do you do the 50% water change? I havent found a definitive statement in english or spanish aquarium channels that specifies wether fresh water fish can be in the tank while you make the change

[@brookemt1980]

Omg! Yess! I just started, i have some questions!! I have a 10 gal. Im literally on day 4/5 of seed spouting. Please respond 😉

[@Striaght-as-arrow]

Ok so i have a seeded sponge filter from another tank , i do have a a hob came with the 55 gallon and i am only doing a medium flow for now to help with cycle ill cut it to slow later i see that amazon sword tail grows just floating . I did top siol with pete moss and marvle chips as a weight on top

[@reggiehammer8170]

Thank You !

[@claytonshocklee9429]

What light should I get for a 37 gallon planted aquarium I want to start. Your videos have inspired me to do a planted tank that I have laying around.

[@PalmerAquatics]

I would get the hygger planted light. Cheap and effective 👌

[@claytonshocklee9429]

Thanks!

[@Emma-ux5iz]

@@PalmerAquaticsI have a 10 gallon tank would 10 pounds of dirt and 10 pounds of sand be enough for the substrate?

[@fleshhammer656]

Yes, we should hang out, and ve friends. Love your setup at your place, surrounded by green life

[@iainaquariumagic]

I have added you to my recommended channel's video l uploaded yesterday 👍🐠🐟💦

[@Thrashdirtbikes]

Hello! First time fish keeper here. I am getting Panda Cory Catfish as my first fish. They don’t like light. Is it necessary to have a light if my tank is below a window sill?

[@salimqazi]

Hi dear, i have some questions that im going to going for tetra fish in my new tanks. will you advise for that questions?

[@austinvickymoore3656]

Welp I started with 3 plants and a 20 gallon tall hopefully it will do alright enough to get stable after being setup for a week before plants went in.. planning on adding a betta once I see some stable growth and water parameters

[@EuroGupper]

Usually when I buy plants I let them float free to adjust to my water parameters and the water temperature to avoid what I call plant shock. It reduces/prevents melt or death. After about a week of floating I plant them. I think floating at the surface keeps them closer to the aquarium light and easier contact with CO2 from the air

[@johnjwedrall4290]

Helpful video 😊 thanks

[@SouthernHeadHunter]

Do you have any recommendations for a hexagonal setup?

[@apoorv1441]

can i start with 5 gallons? though i dont have a budget of aqua soil but i guess garden soil with be messy for me as a beginner so iam planning to extend my budget for aqua soil, is it a good decision? also how many gallons tank at 6:13

[@adamgraffiti]

helloo buddy how i can buy used sponge from you for cyle process

[@triste.pero_feliz]

My tank is an Aqueon 29 gal, the lid has white leds integrated. Does it work or I need to look for red and blue leds?

[@Jonas_Fox]

Thanks for all the helpful tips. I randomly decided I could change my front entry into a 40+ gal pond. So far it's been going well. Soil and sand, no filter, lots of plants, a few fish. I'm still figuring stuff out. I'd love to hear how you best manage "top offs" to replace evaporated water. My home water is chlorinated, as in chlorinate. So I['m wondering how to add water frequently because of evaporation without hurting the ecosystem. So far I have tap water conditioner but I feel unsure about what is and isn't happening.

[@ryanrogers8211]

Check out father fish

[@nathenisi4617]

Where do you recommend getting driftwood from?

[@BM_knockout]

Do you have to change the soil after a while of having it

[@ronheiser3248]

Good video but where are the links in the description for the light and soil?

[@WeAreTheWatchers696]

Very informative vid. Can they be acclimated to a specific ph?

[@brooklynringer]

Do you leave the light on all the time?

[@Big_Dawg13]

Do you use the 24hr feature on hygger or timer on full spectrum?

[@cWilliam818]

My tank came with a big filter pumps that sits out side the tank on the ground tank is 48 long 25tall 14 wide is the pump going to be a problem? He said hang on the back is fine but the filters are pretty big

[@carlsshalomrabbi]

I am having a hard time finding the links he advised he would put in the desciption... Has anyone seen them and I am just blind?

[@rdred8693]

It's the pinned comment at the top.

[@shabeerok7274]

I have an aquarium 10 gllan without planters can suggest suttabile filter 50x26x30 cm Is the size of aquarium And mixed fish molly plattie zezbra etc

[@goldfish2289]

Have you looked into the metric of DLI?

[@davidbennspiv]

If you use a soil substrate and top it with sand or gravel, how often do you have to change or clean the soil?

[@dylan2905]

awesome setup mate. you must have a fantastic wet green thumb

[@sitherapy5]

I want to grow duckweed and possibly other aquatic plants to feed my ducks. I want to keep the aquarium outside. I ordered the duckweed but I don’t know what I’m doing. I live in Orlando, FL. Any suggestions/tips?

[@thewrxshop8213]

What was the red plant that she was pulling the rock wool out of the roots?

[@rab-cnesbit4181]

Hi I have a 2 foot deep substrate planted tank that just started getting bleed through of aqua soil mixed with fine black Roman gravel it has bled through into my white capped sand and now after trying to fix this I have ended up with most of the aqua soil and gravel on the top and the white sand under neath mixed with the aqua soil which is not what I wanted . Originally I wanted the deep aqua soil substrate under the sand to become anaerobic and break down nitrate so eliminating water changes.

[@mgibs46]

Love it but idk how to start small. Just literally planted a 55, and two 29’s because I saw one plant so well 😂

[@mrtrella83]

I have a question maybe you can help me I have a 75 gallon tank planted tank n I’m tryna figure out what could make my plants grow or maybe cause I don’t have it to get any sun light!!!!

[@jovanstrezovski8167]

When to put epiphytic plants i new aquarium without dirt soil?

[@Joe_Smo]

Not bad! I have had lots of success with HOB filters and even surface power heads in planted tanks either injected or just dosed but I'll keep the advice for sponge filters in mind just not a fan of air pumps. I like the idea of soil and top layer and may try that soon. I've seen a 50% black soil (pond soil) and 50% ADA aqua soil with a hardscape foundation layer of crushed volcanic rock I really want to try. Maybe you can too? Thanks, or your take on planted tanks, new friend!

[@madhatterjones4781]

Instead of raising light could you get lights w adjustable brightness

[@jerichod.3764]

THANK YOU 😊

[@Mariosantos-nw4wb]

i have an AI prime16 hd freshwater light on my 29 gallon planted tank i am going to buy a 40 gallon tank and was wondering if this light is enough for a 40 gallon planted tank if it isn’t what do u recommend? buying another one of these lights is out of the question due to the price ($249) thank you !!!

[@rufusjean-baptiste]

Well i have a hob folter and what I've done was to place a shower caddy for soap placed lava rock and peace lilly in it and have that under the outket to lessen the flow

[@henryjia4725]

Question: will soil substrate cloud the water, resulting in algae out of control and get fish sick with infection. My plants don’t look good-- they never grow big with beautiful green or red leaves, and a lot of them died. I think my stone gravel doesn’t provide enough nutrients and it doesn’t hold the roots. I plan to add soil substrate on the bottom with some stone gravel on top, yet, I concern the fish will get sick as well as cloud water and algae issues. I also concern it may be harder to remove fish waste from soil substrate than stone gravel when doing water change.

[@rosalieboss3530]

What is that pro max soil youre using

[@BaileyStephens-l3q]

Do you recommend giving the plants a while to acclimate before introducing fish?

[@souravsen5773]

Not needed

[@paromitasarkar2578]

Which plants can grow in gravels?please let me know

[@kikidoyoulovemegold]

I’m thinking of a make over on a 55 gallon

[@timotheamaximus8241]

the plant kinda like plant we planted in the dirt outside?

[@MegaMRCHURRO]

My 1st attempt failed so I find myself here again for the next try.

[@tigglesart]

Thank you for this vid! I'm trying to set up a planted tank to grow live bearers and plants for my turtle (he's gonna be in a separate tank). Is there links anywhere for your dual sponge filter and lights?

[@jmoon4686]

What happens days after planting? When to add fish?

[@Troublemakers2023]

Would live plant survive on sand substrates?

[@clee1173]

Is 5 gal too small to start at?

[@TTffnyyTT]

Can someone please help me, my water is like dark brown after I added my sand and soil and I think it was because I just dumped water in which disturbed the whole thing, idk what to do and I only have a sponge filter running, now my soil and sand are mixed together

[@liammac6467]

Where are the links in the description

[@bonminjadegu4421]

Is 4000K enough for the lighting?

[@dianaburns4713]

My aquarium only has pebbles I need to plants that grow in pebbles, please advise

[@mistervgw8307]

anubias and Javafern

[@fredespinosa9640]

I have Amazon swords and they’re legit hanging by a thread. Anubias and crypt are super easy for me to keep

[@EASchmidtE]

No links in the doobly-doo?

[@destinygarcia990]

I want to try setting up an a 10 gallon aquarium with scuds, elders livebearers, guppies, assassin snails, brown ramhorn snails, creeping primrose- willow, duckweed, Brazilian pennywort, and Cardinal flower

[@barbarafuller5098]

is ok if my bottom is rocks?

[@OrangeLimeS]

"What fish do you have?" "Oh yeah some of the colorful ones. ANYWAY TAKE A LOOK AT THIS JAVA FERN-" - Me

[@minibatman2.016]

I’m fish and plant obsessed but I’m very broke. 😅

[@ItsThatSavageGuy]

0 links in description 😅

[@tetrasyovo]

How do you pay your electricity bill

[@aydan3870]

what about air filters???

[@CarolynAgla]

Your pants are beautiful!

[@razemander]

Help please! I got a betta fish as a suprise gift with no filter, no established bacteria, and it's floating. What can I do to help it while I get everything I need? No hate, I'm trying to save Sharingan

[@BKWhite07]

hey.. water movement. air stone. tetra safe start. water change(mineral/distilled). might be too late tho. all the best