How to use House Plants in Your Aquarium (In Depth)

[@FishForThought]

Been eyeing my mom's Lucky bamboo for a while hehe :P

[@Lifewithpets72]

Lol...!

[@microwave3254]

:0 it’s you

[@silkqueen8498]

Got emmm🤣🤣🤣I've done it plenty times when my mom wasn't looking... unfortunately now she has passed away Nov 2020🙏..I love you mom and your plants are flourishing ❣️

[@fortnitte1757]

Is this going to be on FTR review?

[@multistanbtch9157]

Lol me too my mom has 4

[@Niko-of5tl]

I personally love the look of the roots being free and spreading thru the tank and my betta hides in the roots and makes bubble nests in them too

[@andresrios732]

You can do that ?

[@Niko-of5tl]

yup, if you like the look of the roots in your tank :)

[@marcoaguilera6463]

What type of plant?

[@kennethmarrow3131]

You have a soothing voice. Your videos sound unedited and unscripted. If they were longer , I would go to sleep listening to them.

[@chrissy24-7]

I have bamboo and pothos stuck in my filter by the motor and they're doing great!

[@CrowntailHalfmoon]

Amazing video. 👍 I've personally never used non aquatics plants for aquarium but will definitely give this a try. I'm not an expert with stem plant propagation however i would share my experiences which have proven successful. 1. I use terracotta pots as its more natural and it provides dark area for the roots to grow. You could silicone the holes so it could hold water as for water propagation method. Important tip roots grow best in dark so i use pots that dont let light throught the sides. 2. When propagation of plant cuttings especially for getting rootings you should cut the leaves in half. This way more of the energy is used for rooting than sustaining the existing leaf. 3. Although the plant cuttings once healthy would promote rooting growth, I've found that to speed up method is by adding rooting hormones. I use it as per directions on the bottle. 4. If not using rooting hormones i would use a balanced NPK fertilizer. Mix separately in gallon and add few drops each time i change water. 5. Temperatures. I try to keep them in an area which has constant warm temperature as this facilitates growth. Once i see proper rooting system i would transplant into whatever growing medium you prefer. With these basic steps you could get faster rooting and plant growth. Hopefully this helps. Best of luck.

[@batman777ify]

Awesome video. I use pothos in my aquariums as well. I have them just over the lights and the roots just hang everywhere.

[@josemontalvo4532]

I’m doing the same. I’m using a Pearl and Jade Hybrid Pothos on one side and Pothos plant on the other side. They are growing well.

[@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058]

I have 6 pothos plants in my 110 gal stock tank under water & they have really grown but they should have a GOOD root system going as they don't do very well without it I separated mine from the pot they were in, & washed the roots off & put them in the black blasting sand I have in the tank, but didn't put ALL the root system in the sand just enough to hold it down, I left some of it out & they have really taken off in there.

[@Zaagvis]

U can just put a pothos without roots into the water to root. they are like weed

[@sandy_carpetsthesecond5013]

Yeah, it makes sense that plants take off in aquarium water. Nitrogen is pretty much the building block for literally everything about a plant and they use an incredible amount of it constantly- Due to soil having less nitrogen than water does, land plants have to adapt to use and find nitrogen efficiently. So when you stick a potted plant in aquarium water, the plant goes mental due to finding so much nitrogen.

[@stina9659]

You can also use: Syngonium Podophyllum, Hypoestes, Alocasia, Anthurium and so on 😀

[@ronshook5194]

COMMON NAMES PLEASE...... I KNOW ANTHURIUM, PEACE LILY....SPATHOPHILUM, BUT DONT KNOW THE REST....... LOVE PLANTS IN TANKS. THANKS.........

[@williamtietz4384]

Hi thanks for your recommendation I'm just getting into making my 1 aquarium a planted tank, and you seem very knowledgeable could you recommend some beginner plants. Easy to use in my application .my tank has chilies plecos some various Corey's and one baby Oscar which will be relocated to a bigger tank when necessary.i also have some bamboo in plantersright now and would like to add them to this aquarium can you send me some do's and donts or recommendations on the bamboo thank you for your time. Billy

[@TheBSideDJ]

Stina, thanks for this usefull reply. I always thought i had pothos in my tanks, but after checking your emerged plant suggestions, i think i have syngonium.

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

@@williamtietz4384 Try looking up the site MD Fish Tanks, he has a lot of tanks including ones with the fish you mention, and in several has various house plants growing. He simply goes to the supermarket and buys them when he's setting up a new system. They basically go wild after a short while and add immensely to the beauty of the tanks. He also has a very simple way of adding them to the water which doesn't involve pots or anything like that. As to the bamboo (actually Dracaena), you need to keep the roots in water BUT you must have the leaves ABOVE the water level. The stems can go in the water, another KZbin channel Asu has made a couple of scapes with the lucky bamboo standing in for real bamboo and they stems themselves are totally submerged into the gravel on the bottom, but the leaves MUST be above the water or they will rot and pollute the water. Hope this is of some help.

[@alexandermagnus6297]

😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃🙂

[@hereliesjordan9194]

This is eeeexactly the video I needed this week! I was wondering about my pothos. Thank youuu

[@balbintv2432]

Wow fantastic aquarium i love it

[@sharonthibodeau4652]

Thanks for this video. It is really nice to see the process from start to finish. I've thought a lot about adding house plants to my aquarium, but wasn't really sure where to start. And now, thanks to you, I think I'm ready to take the plunge. Thank you again!

[@mikaellow906]

Wow Sheila! I must say you did a great job with your houseplants it looks amazing by the way! If you want a tip on some houseplants you can add more? I can help you out with some examples you can try my friend! I will wright down some examples for you: 1. Monstera deliciosa 2. Anthurium scherzerianum ( Flamingo plant) 3. Spathiphyllum wallisii (Peaslily) 4. Papyrus 5. Cyperus alternifolius 6. Tradescantia albiflora 7. Fittonia verschaffeltii (Nerv plant) 8. Philodenron (Recomending only the specis witch climbs up ) 9. Hypoestes phyllostachya 10. Alocasia 11. Epipremnum aurem (Pothos) 12. Different kinds of Dracenas Includes the (Lucky Bamboo) 13. Polyschias filicifolia (Fernaralia) 14. Caladium bicolor (Caladium) 15. Syngonium podophyllum 16. Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny) 17. Sometimes different kinds of pond plants could survive indoors like Iris is one and maybe some kind of pond grasses I myself have tried a few out and they are still alive inside! Al these plants obove witch are listed here, have I tried outed with mutch luck. So I recomending you to try out some of them and see how they work out for you in your area my friend! Take good Care Sheila and Good Luck with the trying out! And Thank you for sharing your best videos with us all my friend! Your friend Mikael

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks Mikael.

[@mikaellow906]

@@Lifewithpets72 I'm glad to help you out a little my friend keep the good stuff up and thumbs up from your friend Mikael Love your videos you made

[@njbaquatics4827]

Are use this method works really well if you want to stop the gravel falling out of the pot just put a piece of filter floss in the bottom the roots grow through it no problem at all it just stops the substrate falling out👍

[@DEXTER-TV-series]

Nice idea! 👍💚

[@josemontalvo4532]

I just have a Pearl and Jade Pothos Plant on one corner and Pothos Plant on the other 3 corners. They are growing and doing well! Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed watching! Both plants I got at Walmart for less than six dollars.

[@PaNdeM0niuM]

Loveeee the Groot pot

[@se7ensnakes]

This woman has the most beautiful accent I have ever heard. Just love to listen....

[@sravansunkara997]

Beautifully tank and awsome baby groot

[@terrihennings946]

Syngonium "arrow head" plants take root much like golden pothos and work very well in aquarium set ups like yours.

[@muhammadrauf2600]

You gave me an idea! I'm going to get a cheap big hob from AliExpress, get some pumice stone and steal my mom's peace lily at her home. Hope it grows!

[@kweenkashmereiman]

🤣😆🤣🤣Don’t steal your mom plant!!!

[@galejohnson8086]

Beautiful tank. Love your roseline sharks!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@ChefDan1981]

Great video! I've been looking to do something similar with my 65 gallon. Thank you!!

[@EJFrostuk]

This is such a cool idea and the setup looks great. ❤️

[@33alwright]

Great job.... Subscribed 👍

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks for the sub!

[@ProgressiveDiscussions]

The Roots tend to sprout from the little dark reddish spikes on the pothos stem. The green ribbon Dracenea aka lucky bamboo, does well in an aquatic setup also either sticking out of the water or completely submerged. Another aquatic plant which is doing extremely well for me is the Java moss.

[@nolasdollsandaquatics9386]

Looks awesome...you guys always have the best ideas. 😘😘

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you.

[@cathylocklin3215]

Beautiful set up.❤️

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you! 🤗

[@dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711]

I enjoyed watching... thank you for sharing this video. Keep it up! Happy Fish Keeping!

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@bagindaaricha9822]

Looks like it wasn't easy, but I think that is something that everyone should try to.

[@scottgordin9709]

That’s an awesome idea with the small planters, I’ve been wanting to add Pothos and Lucky Bamboo to my 125gal tank for a long time and was not sure how I would do it, especially with no HOB filters and having two FX6’s running the tank and afraid the fish would eat the plants at the roots. I’m definitely gonna fab one of the back corners up like you did and go with a few different plants now that I know a good way of doing it. Thanks, and keep up the great videos.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Sounds great!

[@raichandransathyaraj9112]

It's really good idea.. and nice explain 👍..

[@SusanforSLCAquatics]

Great plant video! I love your set up and choice of plants ❤️

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks Susan.

[@kazzieheart]

Groot 💚💚💚

[@debbievalioukevitch5798]

Really pretty!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thank you!

[@hannahcespedes2269]

Great video Sheila!

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks.

[@kimberlykinkysweet1091]

I absolutely love your sharks in your tank.

[@iffy7824]

how did the one with no roots that went straight into the aquarium do?

[@thediamondwolf1475]

First!! I love your videos.

[@chrisjones2569]

If you add a pump to squirt water on the pots it will filter better the way you have it the plants can only filter the water that is already in the pots until the roots grow out threw the holes

[@debrascheer4577]

I love the look of your tank 😀 what did you use to separate the two colors of gravel? I really want to try that look in mine thank you 🐠

[@Lifewithpets72]

It's the material we use to make our tank dividers that we sell on our website.

[@freddievara8117]

Hi did you see a significant nitrate drop😎

[@DEXTER-TV-series]

Any answer 11 months.

[@Clutchpearls]

I used lava rock for mine and aquarium gravel.

[@basiliskgamer8352]

your accent is sooo cute , especially the way you say "done" , where is it from?

[@kasek4164]

Maybe a stupid question but what holds the plant pots in place? I have the foldable lid with the plastic piece at the back I was thinking of trimming to make room for a basket or 2 if I could find small enough ones and try my luck at some pothos, the bamboo is cool as well tho 🤔

[@MrGrombie]

Great video! I run an aquatic discord if you would ever like a spot to show off what you got in some pics and maybe have a bit more interactivity with users and maybe find some new subs when I would add your videos to our bot to autopost your videos!

[@NS3644]

I've also heard of people using sweet potato's

[@silkqueen8498]

I don't believe that🙄

[@daves1020]

What type of containers are those? Plastic seedling trays? Also are there holes in the sides of the container and the bottom? If so, how big?

[@DianaFerrets]

Good question. Wondering the same

[@t.c.baquariumfish3423]

Nice VIDEO 👌😎

[@shadowrunner1153]

Ingenious idea 🙌🏻 , need to know how many holes does single pot has.. n need to know where( or specific surface ) holes are.. ty

[@Lifewithpets72]

Thanks! There are just 8 holes in the bottom of the pots.

[@TheRuturaj001]

Submersed plants absorb ammonia (before bacteria can process it) first than nitrates and the emersed plant would absorb nitrates, it's a perfect synergy.

[@flipmode00]

My goldfish is taking all my plants oout lol, I just let them float on top of the tank and they are growing but will try something like yours

[@sarah107cofc]

I'm having the same issue with my tank. I've put quite a few pothos in my tank, and I'm just letting their root system trail down into the water. Unfortunately, my Oscar and severum are having a field day with pulling the plants down into their tank by pulling the roots. I'm thinking of switching to a more contained system like this one. Has it worked for you? I'm concerned the roots won't have as much room, or won't get as much of the nutrients by being in containers.

[@OLDBD1]

Nice 👍🏼

[@charlotteb-w7049]

I’ve heard those clay balls are good for biological filtration, two birds with one stone

[@wendyharrison3134]

Do the bottom of the pots have holes? Will the roots push thru into the tank or is it a small hole to jus allow the water to nurture the plants?

[@HolyPastaIspageti]

We got tons of dracaenas or lucky bamboo here in our yard, all of 'em are wild🤣

[@wxvy1x838]

I have a mini aloe plant . My betta was missing a plant in his tank , the plant has the spikes on the sides . Is it ok to be in the tank or should I remove it ? So far my beta is doing well but what should I do?

[@HairAndMakeupByBri]

Pothos do better transitioning from water to the aquarium because the roots are already acclimated to drawing nutrients from only water as opposed to being acclimated to soil and then being stuck right into water :) it doesn’t shock the roots going from water to water :)

[@gdemirov85]

Great video! Question: How do you keep the pots attached to the back glass of the tank? Suction cups?

[@silkqueen8498]

Good question

[@DuzzyDobbin]

Hi Sheila, I’m returning to the hobby after a 12 year hiatus due to the death of our son. Overshare much I’m sorry! However away from the hobby I still read and looked at the hobby. Long story I’m now building my fish room and was 2 things could I use ceramic rings or bio balls in the pots and could things like herbs be grown? I hope you still check older messages. I enjoyed this video. Regards Duzzy from 🇦🇺 “MAY THE FISH BE WITH YOU”

[@Lifewithpets72]

Hi Darren, it’s good to hear you’re getting back into something you enjoy. I think herbs would grow really well in this set up.

[@DuzzyDobbin]

Lifewithpets thanks Sheila 12 yrs to think and plan, you tube is a massive help, speaking of help thankyou for yours...

[@leesutton1845]

My pothos is growing under the water no problems 😊

[@Roywebcafe]

Can the same be done with Peace lilys? I have a peace lily in the aquarium -top leaves outside water rest of plant submerged

[@manhtong310]

can you make video update to this system, how tall are the plant now ?

[@GlamFreddyhusband]

Can I use horsetail bamboo

[@Flow_boi]

I bought a planted potho and I cleaned the roots throughly, does anyone know if anything in the soil could be harmful to the fish tank?

[@trevormiddleton2979]

I don't specifically, I know some soils can have unwanted bacterium but I've also seen people who advocate for using normal potting soil for their substrate. They did warn though about just using common dirt and specified you should go with potting soil. Don't know if this will really help but hopefully the interaction with get other commenters. Personally I think if I felt they were well cleaned I probably would but I don't want you do do anything you're uncomfortable with. They will live in tap water too if you want to "buffer" them in-between to get more soil off

[@Flow_boi]

@@trevormiddleton2979 thanks Trevor! I have been having it in my filter for over a week now and same old same old, every fish is doing fine

[@DianaFerrets]

Hi how do we know if the plastic used in the pots are safe for our fish? I have a lot that look like yours. My dad brought them from work so I am unsure but really want to try this. Could anyone give me their opinion? Thank you!

[@mom-i6u]

Can i use ferns?

[@saulepxc]

Do you have to cut them and then add them to a jar/cup? Or can you just add the trimmings to the aquarium and let them grow the roots out that way?

[@Lifewithpets72]

You can just add the roots to the aquarium too.

[@i1-L22Belarus]

cutting glass is pretty easy.

[@plantguy9]

How about the arrowhead plant?

[@monetsengnalivong6471]

Were did u buy the pothos plant from

[@Lifewithpets72]

You can buy them from Lowes or Home Depot.

[@TheBSideDJ]

don't panic when one pothos type does not work, just try another type. I have 2 types of pothos and have only success with one of them emersed in my fishtanks.

[@MrsBaRCa]

Can you actually trim the bamboo roots or is it toxic to do that?

[@tabbyd811]

What type of Rasbora is that in your video? Is it a type of glow fish or is the light playing tricks on me?

[@Lifewithpets72]

They’re not glow fish, they’re Harlequin Rasboras.

[@tabbyd811]

@@Lifewithpets72 Thank you for responding! We love Harlequin Rasboras and your lights made them look like they were colored. Beautiful tank!.

[@nonamespls3468]

newbie question here, what are those pebbles? can I use any pebble? or is there a specific pebble that can only be bought at a petstore? Thank you.

[@98ived]

Those are called leca or hydroton, its basically clay thats being molded into pebbles

[@ozgurbozkurt5945]

what happens if those lucky bamboos are completely submerged in the tank? Would they survive or rot ?

[@Lifewithpets72]

They will likely rot over time.

[@soniareynolds4320]

Where did you get your pots from please

[@Lifewithpets72]

Amazon.

[@debbievalioukevitch5798]

Is this the tank with the fish that were damaging your plants? So smart! The fish can't get at these plants.

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes, they’re still doing it to the plants in the tank.

[@jessicacarrasco4892]

Were do u get the clay pebbles?

[@arzhotsmotovlog4827]

Can pothos live without soil in filter?but i have stones

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes.

[@tatelangdon]

Will this mess with my filter when I clean it? Like will the roots prevent me from cleaning my filter.

[@chrisjones2569]

Depends on how you set it up if you do the hang on back like she showed you don't need to clean it but if you did no the roots want hurt it if you have the roots just hanging in the tank don't put them next to the filter so it doesn't suck up the roots

[@brentgertson5526]

What plants can you use for saltwater aquariums?

[@chrisjones2569]

Mangroves

[@melissathompson9700]

Feel so stupid asking this. Do the plants need light directly on the leaves? I have big windows but they have frosted plastic on them as my landlord is nosey 😅

[@Lifewithpets72]

No they don’t need direct light.

[@tls5669]

love the way the Brits say "tank"

[@whisper9162]

Did you ever end up making an update ?

[@Lifewithpets72]

Yes it was in with one of our later videos on the 125 gallon tank. The plants have done amazing well. They have grown a lot. Can’t post a link here.

[@dksfollies4772]

Add malabar spinach in one of the empty pots

[@donovanwisdom310]

3:30 - That's about 86,400 water changes a day. I have a LOT of tanks, so how it feels at my house.

[@chrisjones2569]

She was talking about the water in the plant cups before adding to the tank

[@bilalshaikhh29]

Coleus, spider plant ?

[@sandrawilkerson1298]

What size pots did you use?

[@Lifewithpets72]

The pots are approx 4”H and 3.57”square. Volume is approx 1.22pt/580ml.

[@riyaspb7499]

Mam . everything is ok but growth is very slow in water compared with soil

[@chrisjones2569]

Wrong the water is filled with nutrients for the plants I have porthos in 3 tanks and in 4 pits of dirt all purched same time and were the same size now the ones in the tanks are massive hanging over the back of the tank and across the top and the ones in the dirt are still the same size as they were when I bought them research aquaponics and you will learn how growing in water is better then dirt

[@joshs_random_location]

I am trialing some hypoestes phyllostachya

[@ronshook5194]

COMMON NAME PLEASE....... SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL, BUT FORGOT, WHICH ONE THAT IS. LOL

[@joshs_random_location]

@@ronshook5194 it's the polka dot plant 😁

[@dylanchandler9692]

I lovee u

[@arzhotsmotovlog4827]

nice voice🙃

[@kitkit6174]

Slze of your aquarium?

[@Lifewithpets72]

125 gallon.

[@Fyyt]

I am groot

[@rajahassan464]

Third

[@acepace6325]

From which country u belong??

[@Nic-kx5dn]

Pothos..not good for dogs or cats.🐶🐶🐈🐈