NO SECRETS - VLOG - My Fertilization routine

[@FAAOAquascaping]

My Fertilization routine for 80L planted tank based on Seachem Flourish range: .: Week 1 :. Monday: 5ml K Wednesday: 2ml Fe + 5ml K Friday: 5ml K Saturday: Partial water change 20-50% .: Week 2 :. Monday: 5ml K Wednesday: 2ml NO3 + 3ml PO4 Friday: 5ml K Saturday: Partial water change 20-50% .: When I'm out :. Monday: Flourish 2ml Wednesday: Flourish advance 5ml Friday: 5ml K Saturday: Partial water NONE Since the dosing pumps are of 1ml, I adjusted the dose of each product according to my needs and plant's mass.

[@jordangeller5257]

On Week 2 you only dose NO3 and PO4 once? That puts for N 0.4(1.7ppm NO3 equivalent) and PO4(0.16ppm) dosing well below the targets you posted above as it biweekly. @Filipe Oliveira?

[@jordangeller5257]

@FIlipe Oliveira is what you posted correct? You only dose Macros on Wednesday in Week 2 every two weeks. Just one day every two weeks and only 2ml NO3 for 80 litres? That would make your N dosing 0.2ppm/week which is much lower than the Seachem reccomendations.

[@gustavosivila4240]

I’m thinking too about what kind of water are you using. Because this factor changes the concentration of micros and also of nitrate, so the dosing will not be the same.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Yes, it's correct! This is what I dose. I don't follow EI levels, I just want to be sure I provide some macros to let the plants take everything fast and grow a bit, then they will stay longer under the light to achieve nice colouration. I use tap water, so no need to use buffers and Trace elements. If you use RO water, be sure you add them after water changes.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

I use tap water on my water changes when I'm home, if I'm out, I change a bit my fertilization routine to provide the nutrients replenish on my water changes, but that is explained in the video and in the post above.

[@dennisbinkhorst2039]

Unfortunately Felipe isn't among us anymore... I just came back here to watch this LEAN dosing 'guide' if you will, for the 20th time. It helped me out a lot about 2-3 years ago. Best guide on LEAN dosing if you ask me.

[@juancanedo6200]

Yes I come back at least every 6 months, because this video is simple and direct on how to lean dose, RIP Felipe

[@Quad89CS]

Thank you Filipe for sharing this. We miss you. Thankfully you can still share your knowledge and expertise after your passing. You're such an inspiration, then and to this day. Rest in peace.

[@xMehmed]

Most of tutorials are about "just put soil in your tank and put this, this and this fertilizer regularly". Nobody explained it your way, which I really like. Thank you for that!

[@ultra40k66]

This is the video that changes the way plants grow in my aquariums, thank you

[@Tass...]

I love your no-nonsense approach to aquascaping. Your sharing of your knowledge is much appreciated.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thank you. Easier the better!

[@gustavosivila4240]

I’m really surprised about this video. When you announced it I bet the explanation will goes through dosing by consumes. I take note and time to decide if I change to your system. Thanks for sharing knowlege and experiencie! Gus from Mallorca

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I am really liking these style of videos man! Keep them coming because I will watch them all! ✌🙂🔥🔥🔥🙏

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thanks!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

@@FAAOAquascaping Always bro! 🙂

[@MySupra86]

Thank you Filipe! I'm going to watch again to digest better 🤩 Any content from you is very welcome, wish to see more and more. Thanks again!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thank you 👍

[@PaiPeruca]

A melhor explicação sobre fertilização. The best explanation about liquid fertilization. Obrigado Felipe.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Obrigado.

[@Orlandohaschanged]

So true! no patience lol.. Thank you Mr. Oliveira!!!! Very helpful for so many people!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Exactly, no patience!!! Sometimes they are on the right track but don't wait time enough to see if the results are better. People freak out when they get a few algae, then they keep changing their routines when most of the situations it's nothing related to fertilization but just poor circulation that doesn't let CO2 reaches same spots as before.

[@varayadu1]

Miss you Felipe. I will remember your lessons and enthusiasm forever.

[@yashtapase3821]

What happen to Felipe?😢

[@kennethbirkefeldt3976]

Thank you for sharing your dosing routine. I will for sure watch this video for reference in the future. And yes, would like to see a video where you explain how to fight different algea.

[@antoniocarvalho6948]

Thanks Filipe Oliveira. It’s always great tho get your knowledge.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thanks 👍

[@MrSpeedST]

O Cristiano Ronaldo dos plantados. Obrigado Filipe pela partilha é um prazer poder assistir os teus videos e com isso ter acesso ao teu conhecimento. Continua com o teu excelente trabalho e mais uma vez obrigado.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Obrigado Nelson! 👍

[@randomthings92497]

Thank you so much! I have just watched two of your videos and they just make so much sense! You explained concepts well and what makes me happy to watch your videos is the fact that you explain everything thoroughly and the principles behind each thing you do or add

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thanks Elisha.

[@Filipediasalmeida]

Obrigado, Filipe. Sem dúvida informação muito importante. Continua o bom trabalho e obrigado por partilhares!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Obrigado Filipe.

[@falconfpv9467]

Thankful for the straight to the point information. Your tank looks great as well.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thanks 👍

[@Sinserg]

This videos are great for the people that don't have the opportunity to travel to another country to attend one of your workshops so big thanks!

[@Myth1as]

Thanks so much Filipe!!! That was great and thanks for your time to explain us about the ferts!! Keep up the good work....greets from Greece!!!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thank you! 👍

[@Riescaper]

this can help me enjoy this hobby

[@cicco1838]

Filipe i am so very grateful for your maintenance routine, and nutrients video, thank you so much...

[@FAAOAquascaping]

You're welcome. Thank you for the comment 👍

[@JCWDC5]

Great info. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@warman]

Já tenho visto mesmo bastantes workshops seus no youtube mas é sempre fantástico ter um vídeo dedicado. Mesmo excelente. Obrigado.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Os workshops nunca são iguais e dependendo da audiência, o conteúdo muda. Estar a ser demasiado técnico quando a maioria é iniciante não faz qualquer sentido. Este vídeo podia ser mais técnico? Podia, mas seria o mesmo que fazer uma revisão ao EI, para isso não preciso de o fazer já existem bastantes. As pessoas têm de meter na cabeça que quanto mais fácil, maior é a margem de sucesso.

[@warman]

@@FAAOAquascaping Acho que está perfeito!

[@alanbeltz2407]

Just got some seacheam deets, was using fzone and not having great success. Going to start a feet schedule like yours and thank you for your video and wisdom

[@milanmihailovic8984]

Thank you for a simple explanation. Very helpful.

[@bounbone]

Thank you, this video helps me so much, I think I'll rewatch it, Greetings from Indonesia

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thank you 👍

[@mariodouglas2897]

Obrigado pela ajuda. Thanks for the support! Muito legal. Gostaria de um vídeo sobre o tratamento de algas.

[@JohnFormstone]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Filipe! I have been aquascaping for over 3 years and seem to have been constantly at war with BBA. I didn't realise my ferts routine could be to blame. My parameters regarding light, C02, flow etc seem to be fine, but I am constantly niggled with BBA. Your videos are very much appreciated. keep up the good work. 👍

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Low CO2 and/or poor water circulation, plus bad fertilization routine are the responsible for that. But bba are easy to fight, Excel works like charm on them.

[@joaomelo5576]

Obrigado pelas dicas.

[@psychotubes]

One of the simplest but most informative videos for anyone starting a planted tank or even intermediates. I like how you make it simple by not using big words that tend to confuse those starting out. Really excellent sir.

[@paulkettless71]

Filipe thank you for a very informative video, the way that you have explained this and how you dose you own tanks seems to make logical sense to me. Keep up the good work, I admire your creativity and your passion for sharing your knowledge.

[@fraposantos]

Long time no see, but it was a nice video and topic to hear about, thanks for sharing it. What about these for videos? Ilumination vs fertilization vs co2, how to recognize plant deficiencies for each one of the components? And smart choice of aquarium dimensions for aquascape. Thanks for sharing, keeep it up and have a good one 👍

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Interesting points Francisco! 👍

[@kennethjamessteppan6008]

Very educational. I'm getting back into the life aquatic

[@heshanwilamune]

I tried your routine. Now, my tank look amazing. Thank you so much for the advices 🤩❤️

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Good to know! 😊👍

[@Natquascape]

Thanks alot for a very detailed tutorial on your fertiliser routine. A real insight and really appreciate the effort you have gone to provide one in English. Thanks Filipe

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Hope it works for you. If you decide to give a try, just change the routine after trimming and never during a growth process, plants will not appreciate it.

[@vladimirr7653]

Thank you for this video! We need more video about fertilizers. It is very helpful.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thank you 👍

[@AquaGardenAquariums]

Thanks for sharing, sharing is caring!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thanks 👍

[@vdmrfdtv1267]

The most useful type of videos in aquascaping KZbin, thanks a lot

[@tiagorocha4]

Muito bom! Obrigado por partilhares!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Obrigado 👍

[@GlassGroveAquascaping]

Rich substrate and lean dosing FTW! That is how I do it as well. You are the man Filipe! - Shawn Mac

[@FAAOAquascaping]

It works like charm! Easy and simple Shawn!

[@martinmarha8782]

Very informating content. I use fertilisers in all of my tanks and sometimes I get tired of trimming every third week. I use micro and macro fertilizers from Aqua rebel once a week. I started with recomendet dosage and some of my Red cherry shrimps died, after that I reduced it to half and shrimps are doing just fine.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

You're dosing too much. If you use a good bottom system, just dose half once a week. Or maybe 1/4 twice a week.

[@quadzilla26b]

Thank you Filipe ❤

[@AcuariosGaming]

Excellent video! I wish with all my heart there were more of these types of videos! Thank you very much because there are many like me, for the distance, and we can't reach your workshops😞 Thank you very much Felipe and thank you again also for having respond my question on Instagram, thats truth you always answer! Thank you very much my friend! 👍💪🌱🐠

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Check the other one about the maintenance. I will try to make a few more like this.

[@AcuariosGaming]

@@FAAOAquascaping thanks amigo! I will be here to support your excellent work!👏👍💪🔥 🔥 🔥

[@Airsling]

Thank you for this informative video! Really enjoyed it. I am about to start a new tank, and was planning on dosing EI, but you seriously made me consider your lean method. I hope you keep on creating content. Seeing you scape at Green Aqua the last time you were there really opened my eyes to your skillset! Good job! - Greetings from Norway

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thanks Alden! Planted tanks must be easy and not stressful. He have them to relax and not have headaches. If you plan it well from the beginning everything will be just fine 👍 Good luck with your new project.

[@PedroMoreira_1974]

Mt bom! Só resta agradecer o teu altruísmo e claro, sempre aquela simpatia a abordar os temas... continua, que estamos a gostar :)

[@FAAOAquascaping]

De nada meu caro! Espero que tenha dado para captar alguma informação até porque nesta área da fertilização teríamos pano para mangas!!!

[@myzri3557]

Great information, thank you

[@sunnycal2293]

Thank you for this video. I'll have to rewatch it again because I was working on one of my tanks and missed a couple parts.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thank you 👍

[@daicaghund3587]

I would like to see a video on fighting algae personally. The different types. I am curious too on what triggers a specific algae type but I do not know how well known this is. I am only just starting to explore your videos/ channel and am enjoying it and thank you for the time you have put in to these videos!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

The biggest problem in make something like that is the need in getting those algaes to record how to deal with them. Only a crazy guy would force it near to destroy his on tank. Talking about them is easy... If you want a good reference in how to identify and take care of it, check this link:www.theplantedtank.co.uk/algae.htm

[@daicaghund3587]

@@FAAOAquascaping Thank you Filipe I will bookmark this link!

[@graykardinal2930]

Super. Keep doing it. We will watching

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thank you 👍

[@mr.c.2602]

I use the Seachem Flourish range of fertilizers but I have by no means mastered dosing. In fact, I struggle to keep my plants healthy. So, this video has been very helpful. Thanks!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Just use some root tabs and do some lean fertilization. You can use the entire Flourish range of products case you want, but once you place the root tabs, just dose what they suggest only once or twice a week depending on the plant mass.

[@boboday69]

Hi Filipe, i just followed ur fertilizing guide for my 50 days old tank starting from 14th day. So far so good and the plants are thriving. Just love the technics that u have in this beautiful world of aquascaping. Keep it up 👍

[@FAAOAquascaping]

I'm glad that is working for you. This is the most easiest way to fertilize and also enjoy the planted tank for a bit more before trimming.

[@RainiervanSlingerlandt]

Thanks I was looking for this clip just because with EI fertialization I always mess up and then I need to clean up the mess I made. With this I think I can just buy a autodoser machine that will keep the dosing consistent.

[@TankTastic]

Makes sense, will def use this for living room tank but go harder on the farm tanks.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Farm tanks have different needs and target. Aquascaping is more about enjoying all stages of growth and not just multiply plants. If you want to archive color and volume you need to feed them in a different way, otherwise you will be trimming plants every two weeks.

[@philedwards7331]

Thank you very much for this Filipe. It's always interesting to see other peoples' nutrient supplement routines. Keep up the good work!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thanks Phil!

[@philedwards7331]

@@FAAOAquascaping I recently started working at Seachem and am taking care of all the tanks in the office. It's going to be fun trying your method on them! I like the idea of not having to trim the plants and clean the glass every week. Water changes and filter maintenance are enough! Will you be attending the AGA convention next year (2021)?

[@FAAOAquascaping]

@@philedwards7331nice!!! Best of luck for you! Just be sure you have a good nutrition soil based, then you will see that will be really easy 😉 At this moment I have all events canceled and postponed, no idea when I will travel again. Hopefully soon if it's safe for everyone.

[@s6xers]

Very nice tank. Thanks for making this video explaining how we should apply these product. Hope to see more video soon!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

I will make a few more 😉👍

[@himal3053]

Got lot of knowledge even from reading your replies to the comments. Thanks a lot..from Sri lanka🇱🇰

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thanks! I try to keep this channel in a very informative way, more people I can help, the better it is.

[@newmexicoaquatics282]

Thank you for sharing! Love your videos! - Little Bobby

[@z3ro7o]

Thanks for sharing

[@hanul4989]

Great video sir. Good tips Thanks for sharing

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thank you.

[@Danscams1]

wow thanks so much

[@behdaddivsalar5636]

perfect and thanks for your sharing things to us, i really have a problem with this things but from today i going with your recommendation so we will seen what happen next.thx for all you doing,best regard

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Hope it works for you!

[@cicco1838]

Grazie Filipe so awesome for video..

[@chrissayeg]

Thank u so much for this video iys explain alot ... can u please do a video talking about lighting

[@FAAOAquascaping]

I can try! I will add that topic to my list! 👍

[@kelly-bo-belly]

Thank you so much for taking the time to help us. As a new hobbyists, these challenges are daunting. It helps greatly to have the insights you shared here. All the information in the world will not stop us from hitting failures along the way, but it sure can make us better prepared and more empowered in the face of an obstacle. Many thanks. We strive to be caretakers of these fish. For me, the plants are hopefully making my fish more comfortable and happy. I want their lives to be as good as possible. That goal evolves into a larger target over time. It becomes an art and a passion. You have my respect for the skill you bring. Maybe one day I can achieve a tenth of what you do. One can dream! 😂 Happy scaping

[@FAAOAquascaping]

You just need to add more and more plants to your tank and be sure they are suitable for the light conditions. Light can be an issue for a lot of people because they think they have enough intensity and it's not... More demanding aquatic plants will not thrive in the tank and tend to die. That doesn't mean you have an issue, you just need to select well the plants that will thrive well under low light conditions 😉

[@inessilva5936]

Bom dia Filipe! Este tipo de conteudo é difícil de encontrar no KZbin 😉 Top Secret! Adorei! Obrigada por transmitires a tua rotina e conhecimento na fertilização que é um dos temas mais falados nos aquários plantados 😁 Para próximo vídeo voto em como combater as algas, sim! Thanks

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Falar sim, mas destruir o aquário para o recuperar é complicado. Tive de negligenciar o aquário por 3 semanas para poder fazer o vídeo anterior... Para criar algas tinha de fertilizar sem qualquer critério e esperar que o aquário ficasse uma desgraça para que as pessoas pudessem acreditar... E mesmo assim, estou certo que diriam que não acreditam... 😅 Mas vamos ver o que pode ser feito! Fiz anteriormente 2 vídeos sobre algas e o método não é muito diferente: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHe9emh8msdpndk Após tratamento: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apaqhWCCfNF-atk

[@inessilva5936]

@@FAAOAquascaping heheheh sim, eu já tinha assistido a esses videos :p Concordo :)

[@asmundkuttulu]

Amazing video. Thak you from Colombia

[@АндрейБыков-у2щ]

Good tank !!!!

[@p-b-a-s]

Filipe, eu já assistí esse vídeo mais de 10 vezes e sempre pego uma coisinha nova, na medida tb que vou experimentando nos meus aquários, sou seu fã, obrigado!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Experimente e adapte a fertilização ao seu áqua. Não é difícil, as pessoas é que tendem em dificultar as coisas, principalmente quando alguma alga aparece e muitas das vezes não está associada à fertilização, mas sim ao CO2 ou iluminação.

[@monotoshmitra]

Many thanks Filipe for the details.. like to know little more bout ADA fertilizer as well.. will minimum dosing work for them as well like seachem , if possible also share some easy tricks to fight against algae ..it will be very helpful.. simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.. very much inspired by seeing, how you drive this tank with a small hangon filter, little dosing and a Twinstar sp light.. plants are supper healthy and colorful.👍👌🙏

[@FAAOAquascaping]

No idea about ADA fertilization, I'm sorry. This can sounds weird to you, but I never used it before. I believe would be similar because manufacturers usually don't make their fertilisers too concentrated to be easier to dose in all tank sizes, unless they have two range of products like Seachem has Flourish vs Aquavitro. Everyone likes high concentration fertilisers but they are very difficult to handle, if you overdose a bit can be a nightmare to solve it... Unless you have a big tank.

[@monotoshmitra]

@@FAAOAquascaping yeah I have a 70 liter small tank so little skeptical about dosing , getting too much of algae now a days.. over the mosses and they are almost gone..

[@paulbloomfield6097]

Thank you Filipe for the great video. Could you tell me how you use the Neo tabs, how often you use them and which ones you use for the different plant types? Really enjoyed your workshop last year at Aquarium Gardens, your tanks are amazing, thanks again.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

I mix the Neo tabs in the soil. K, Iron and Macros. Each package has a lot of them, so just place them every 5cm and you will keep plenty to use next time. Usually any root tabs last 8 months to 1 year. No need to add more before that unless you notice that your lean fertilization routine is not enough.

[@JackiePrime]

I loved this video. Totally loved it.

[@dr9488]

Of course, we would like to see new video about algae and how you fight them. Also, I have one question. I have heard that plants in the tank tend to fight against each other for nutrients using chemical supstaince by root or by steem. Is that corect? Bie

[@FAAOAquascaping]

It's normal they fight about nutrients because they have different growing speed. Providing root tabs and even if you dose very lean, plants will have always something to absorb.

[@eks6164]

Big thumbs up

[@varayadu1]

Great video, Filipe! Thank you for sharing all this great information! Love from India. :)

[@titiasplantedaquariums]

I just watched Filipe's video and the video confirmed for me that I'm slowly growing into a lean fertilization approach with my low tech tank. I'm a Father Fish follower and am experimenting with lean dosage of fertilizers to see what works for my tank with epiphytes. I enthusiastically wanted to let him know about my experience and that I'm doing an aquascaping chapter in the upcoming FF book. But then I read he's not with us anymore😢 My strong condolences for his loved ones and fans, even though I don't know what happened and when💔

[@radicaledward3026]

An algae fighting video is a great idea. My video suggestion is: identifying deficiencies and other problems. Also, anything regarding technique and the reasons behind it. I really learn a lot when experts discuss their thought process during their demonstrations, just as you did in your last video about tank maintenance. It's a real pleasure learning from top professionals. Thank you for your videos!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

It's not easy to do a video like that. My previous video I had to neglect my tank for a few weeks to have something to show. Can you imagine, you had to almost destroy your tank to show it and recover it, otherwise people would not believe on you. And even showing, some will say that is impossible! But I will keep that in mind and see what can be done. Thanks

[@radicaledward3026]

I see your point. Maybe in your travels these opportunities will present themselves. Thank you so much for all your efforts!

[@andreioffduty5269]

Felipe, this is very useful! Thanks for the information, because I was a bit confused about all the different Flourish fertilizers. Great content!

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Is not so difficult, people don't check the labels and the composition of each fertiliser. Per example for some people the normal Flourish is just iron and micros... And if you check the label, what is really inside, it's a complete blend of nutrients. It works just fine...

[@greenecospace]

Best basics to feed a planted tank with perfect resaults. Slow but perfect grow with vivid colours like ADA . For my the way to go, when i dose with ADA i trimm every 30-35 days, with less Macros 50-70 Days depends on the Layout (stems ferns) Thanks for your Fertilization routine this make 100% sense Chris

[@mikeinca3762]

Great video Filipe! Lots of info and thanks for sharing your fertilization routine! Thank you!

[@AquaticZone]

hello sir. that's an amazing video. really loved the way you explained. made things clear. thank you very much just wanted to ask how abt trace elements, plants do need that too time to time. you don't dose it at all then how /.??

[@probe6652]

Very useful information. :)

[@calinlar2836]

Thank you so much Thanks for the tips were very helpful

[@soueuluan]

Nice Filipe, seems like I didn't waste my time researching on internet. Our fertilization routines are really similar. Thank you for sharing.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Some people just like to dose everything inside, others just know what they are doing. This way not only let you enjoy your layout for longer, as also allow you to keep it more balanced.

[@soueuluan]

@@FAAOAquascaping sometimes I just don't know what I'm doing, but a quick research on the internet solves most of my problems. It's nice to see that I do pretty much the same in comparison to people who actually know what they're doing (like you haha).

[@YBaquatics]

Thank u so much, this video is very useful.

[@songkeat]

where did you get the "hand pump" attachment for the seachem bottle? I need one!

[@MateuszSalawaAquascaping]

Thank you so much for content. I am waiting for episode about fight with algae. 👍😉

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Maybe will the the topic of next week video 😉

[@unwired]

The best way to know if you are over dosing or just have leaner dose is to have plant indicators. The best plant to use is the Hygrophilila Pinnafitida. It is sensitive to the amount of minerals in the tank, if it has holes you are low on Potassium, if it is growing as a red plant your Nitrate is at minimum (on highlight setup).

[@blu3leg3nd]

Can confirm

[@radow30]

from yesterday i still watch your videos and i am fascinated beaucose of your work,tips,methods... you are the best aquascaper i have seen! I gave up on aquarics because of today's spring time, but seeing your videos I will start one of 60l .. you are a special man and I wish you good luck in everything you do :)

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@radow30]

@@FAAOAquascaping with pleasure

[@atrax5978]

👍👍 Super !!

[@thenatureaquarist4650]

Very informative video. I should have watched this video a very long time ago. 😅👍🏻

[@FAAOAquascaping]

To change your fertilization routine just do it after you trim your plants 😉

[@tdenizs]

Such a great video.That explained alot.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thanks 👍

[@ΚυριακοςΤζινακης]

Excellent video from an expert! Thank you very much! What are your thoughts about all in one ferts? And a suggestion, make a Vlog-Series for begginers.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Are the ones my wife uses when I'm out. Easy and balanced. What's the point of using individual elements if you don't know how to use them or you don't have water test kits? Blended ones are the solution not only for beginners but also for people that doesn't want to be measuring values all the time.

[@NelsonMarto]

Many Thanks, this is true information. One question, is possible have some easy plants in fine saand soil? I talking about Vals, echinodorus, Ludwig and rotala. This are my plants, I have root tabs. Unfortunately soil is fine sand, I plan to change it, but not just now. The tank is 300l...

[@FAAOAquascaping]

You can have it! We did it so many years ago and everything was just OK. It's the same as using soil? No... But it's possible!

[@marekpurgat]

It’s always a pleasure listening to the Pro. Please provide content regarding any aspect of aquascaping, all the professionals secrets would be much appreciated. Question: Will type of water hard or soft have an effect on this type of lean fertilization?

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Thanks! Usually soft water demands more liquid fertilization because plants will grow a bit faster than in hard water. Personally I like more to use hard water (gh 10-15 and kh 8-10) but in both situations the routine will be more or less the same.

[@fishtank1235]

Thank you great information. Will your next work shop be video?

[@FAAOAquascaping]

In Milan at Acquario Mediterraneo maybe yes. I will try to record some parts of it but not the entire workshop because I'm pretty sure will be long because needs to be translated to Italian. Then it becomes confusing for the people that is watching on KZbin. But I will give it a try. About Green Aqua, I will record some tanks but no workshop this time.

[@andrei8498]

Great tutorial video ❤️

[@james-in4gc]

very informative!

[@AndrzejNowak1975]

Great and fruitful stuff Filipe. I hope you will continue this series. You ask for asking the questions so there is my: What type of water you are using RO + min(what) or simple tap water. There is no discussion about fertilizing without discussion about base like water is :) Regards.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

You haven't seen my last video Andrzej!!! 😉 I always use tap water in my tanks. If kh and gh are not higher than 15°, it's perfect for me. The tap water at my home is almost RO water... Very soft.

[@AndrzejNowak1975]

I did my homework Filipe so now it’s clear. Thanks and regards :)

[@nickh9294]

Very interesting and informative video Filippe, I enjoyed it. I also think dosing lean is the way to go and get the most joy from your scapes. Amano also dosed lean, that's how the ADA fertilizers are made because of this. I'm really curious about your 240 litres competitions tank, would love to see that! However I understand you can't show it now, so please do a video on algae next! All the best to you

[@FAAOAquascaping]

Less is more but most of the times people just think that adding a lot fertilizers will solve their issues, but instead of helping will just make things worse. Then they will get into a stress zone that will completely destroy their tanks.

[@nickh9294]

When I started keeping aquariums about 30 years ago, stuff like fertilizer just wasn't available on the market. However back in the days those (low energy) tanks looked nice and were easy to maintain. Nowdays with all the high energy stuff, one needs experience and feeling to have a beautiful and stable tank. I can imagine someone new to the hobby will indeed put everything out of balance and destroy his/her scape.

[@FAAOAquascaping]

That is what happens when people just overdose or use the fertilisers in the wrong way just because read somewhere that needs to fertilise, even if he has just a few plants inside... Root tabs do the job in those situations and no need of extra liquid stuff.