Planted Aquarium - The BIGGEST Advice I Can Give Your Aquarium

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

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[@edwardkutz1830]

Dude your hilarious. I been in the military for almost 12 years and I've always found troops learn the most when your real and keep it light and funny. Keep up the work. I enjoy your channel

[@MDFishTanks]

"you're dead, you're dead, he's dead" Dont know why but that really made me lol. Great video.

[@jessmallory2678]

Thank you! You're awesome. I've done allot of research & you connected all the dots. I love your way of teaching

[@TouchMyDot]

Loving your enthusiasm....Great video, thanks for the solid advice.

[@staciefitzsimmons677]

Thanks Dustin for simplifying the cycle. Just fueled my obsession w plants even more. Have a great week and thanks again for all the videos.

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Stacie Fitzsimmons haba thanks- makes it easy to say "oh I need more plants!" ;). Tank on!

[@tylersingleton9284]

I'm coming from the realm of aquaponics and I would have to say that this is the first thing taught in the hobby. This is super important with aquaponics because we aim to never do water changes and grow as many plants as possible all the while keeping our fish healthy even in super high stocking densities and grow out feeding schedules. The nitrogen cycle is very well explained in some of the aquaponics videos out there. Dustin does pretty good here but some other vids have better tools for getting the info organized and presented, such as animated clips and charts. Love what your doing here D. Tank on baby!

[@BaxFam]

I love the passion and education at the same time! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@declanwk1]

"there is this woman that I know, she's in her mid 20's, she's smokin hot. She's mother nature".... one of your best lines. David Attenbourough would be proud of it.

[@sirbin2000]

Awesome personality and informative!

[@AlwaysDrawing2012]

I loved this video! Thank you, Dustin!!

[@dereklambourn822]

Good video. A strangely addictive channel . Well done Dustin from one of your viewers in the Uk

[@larkbird9247]

I completely enjoyed this lesson. Very clear.

[@kg2nc]

You did a great job Dustin. That big plant you pull a leaf from has to have a big root system. When I had the 29g up I was able to see the roots from under the tank and they were all over the substrate.

[@karenwolfsen]

Ok Dustin. Just ordered the beginners plant pack and ivory mystery snails. I wanted the blue but I guess you're out. Today's stream was great. Thank you for all your dedication to the hobby. See you at Reef a Palooza !

[@rebeccakingan9476]

You crack me up! Love the Beastie boys reference. So excited your'e in a sweat. Funny (and informative) stuff.

[@jessicacloud5387]

Wow I learned so much! Your so funny an i love it! ❤💜💛

[@jt9513]

This is great!!! Thank you.

[@colinhhickling1108]

I think it was an awesome presentation good job

[@marywalther4910]

I had a general idea of what plants do for a tank but your video helped me to understand the cycle. Thank you of the education, It was great! Now I know if I completely fill my tank with a million plants, I can over stock it with fish. HA HA

[@lisalove944]

I don't know how I managed to follow this, but I did and it's super helpful.

[@1986lachlan]

Keep up the good work Dustin! all the way from Australia.

[@pauljohnson4786]

I'm totally getting this!!!

[@ADHDAquatics]

Lol Dustin you have come a very long way. I love watching these older videos again

[@jasminefamlife]

This was hilarious but very useful. THANK YOU

[@josemontalvo4532]

Hey Dustin, No bueno explains it all, concerning the NH4. Tank you for the basic of aquarium mechanics! Your skills are now complete. You are a Jedi Master! The Emperor (Tetra) has foreseen your talent. Ridiculous Plants is needed for a successful tank. Tank you Master Jedi Dustin! Enjoyed watching! Tank you for sharing!

[@sushmitasaha8717]

You really taught well..u gave a lot of effort..u r a true aquarium hobbyist😊

[@misteraxeman2680]

Loved this video Dustin. At first I thought you were gonna be a loser but honestly you seem pretty cool and really know what you're doing.

[@smilingmermaid]

Great info! Will have to check out your other vids for what kind of "dirt" you recommend. :)

[@lelanidixon7941]

Great informative video. Thanks!

[@aaqilian5.085]

great vid sir. All the best to you and your fam.

[@jpgmmg09]

They can take their happy craps!!🤣😂🤣😂...I'm dying!!!🤣😂🤣😂🤗😜

[@JeanDubuc]

Just a note, I believe that more important than the water was the previously used filter. You see, "cycled" refers to a tank with enough good bacteria to hold fish and said bacteria Is not in the water but in surfaces such as filter ceramic noodles, sponges, etc.

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

Just got my 10g planted tank up tonight. A couple plant sp. from petsmart. Can't wait to get some fish in there, great video.

[@jimhande9706]

Nice vid & info Dustin. Hope you make kind of a series it might help out a lot of newbies. Surprised nobody asked - "What effect if any on the plants if the Nitate level is low?"

[@vernonadams1536]

Thanks Dustin for the great info! Iv'e watch a tone of videos on the net about the nitrogen cycle and your simple white board helps a lot. I'm a dude who needs visuals man! I'm also a newbie who killed all his fish the first time around with new tank syndrome so I've dove head first into the dirted planted aquarium. Accept this time i'm taking it slow. Been cycling the take and adding plants for weeks now, just added all the plants I got from you a few days ago so it'll probably be another month before I begin to add fish. The one question I have is how do you know when you have a good amount of beneficial bacteria? Thanks again! You rock bro! Don't stop doin' what you're doin'!

[@alissatyau849]

Goof question

[@carolebraswell982]

Going back and catching up on some of your old videos! This was fantastic for someone who is relatively new to the hobby like me!

[@Theatersounz]

this video should be regarded as a Dustin classic! super informative, i'm off to go play with my tanks now

[@aquariumdog6327]

Nice and simple for newbies..... CoOoL Vid BroOo!!!

[@maddmanxx8042]

Thanks Dustin great job

[@kyfarm]

This is the first time I've seen one of your videos. I really was afraid you were going to poop in your tank. Thank you for not pooping in your tank. :)

[@Platypus_Warrior]

Funniest video after the ghetto aquarium!!! You're awesome Dustin

[@kristen7623]

hahaha I love it. I love how you ask us to see if we are understanding from inside of youtube

[@eddyortiz8110]

Good job u make learning fun.How are the swords doing.220 is beautiful you said Angels are your favorite add some more.They love to school when there's a group.just a thougt.thanks

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Eddy Ortiz thanks - I had fun with teaching this ;) might just have to add more angels too!

[@ashlynwanderer]

you had me at the "im gonna poop in my aquarium" i thought you were serious XD

[@annaortiz8253]

Thank you I enjoyed that very helpful

[@e3446]

Love the passion! Keep it up!

[@Redneckrino]

Hahahah your awesome man I use to listen to you talk on aqura maxx podcast like 8 years ago 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@patche736]

Awesome video, your the reason I've been buying more plants than fish lately, can never have enough lol

[@derrickrunion2311]

D you the man I've been watching you seine you started and learn so much from you

[@HUSAR--]

Good job Dustin.

[@Taichientaoyin]

Gross and noisy but it is the best explanation I have found here in KZbin. You know your thing.

[@Rightly_Divided]

Thank you man

[@RaceSmokie]

Thank you!

[@sheshadridr2850]

Can I use sump filter for planted aquarium? Is anything I am wasting co2 with sump filter? I have added a sponge and ceramic rings in sump tank.

[@joannab7299]

I love that tank. I have a nice piece of manzanita that would fit in that beauty perfectly. 220 gallons here I come! (... in the distant future I can barely handle my 37 and 10 gallon... nor do I have room 😂)

[@ashleymcmillin3023]

I just ordered the four plant special for starters, I'm gonna need a lot more to fill this 125 gallon tank.

[@kdr1048]

thanks. is eco complete good substrate for plants?

[@AssassinGreen]

I actually think that the most important thing in order to have your good bacteria to complete the nitrogen cycle is your filter. Without the filter you cannot rely on the substrate to house the good bacteria. Your fully cycled filter can go anywhere with your fish and they will be fine. Having said that, I do like Dustin and his videos.

[@seijuro47]

Thanks Dustin!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Joe-wv7pv]

Great job and thanks D !

[@Steph-lb2ic]

my jaw hit the floor when you said you were about to take a dump in the tank. LMAO

[@slownas11]

Winning!

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

haha, thanks, i feel like this was a win :)

[@slownas11]

Dustin's Fish Tanks totally agree! Never hurts to review the basics.

[@terrram6307]

hey bro.. first time in the comments :) just want to say you are a bosss

[@waynemilne7832]

hey dustin, been watching for a few weeks now. im in the process of soaking drift wood. hopeing to set up a 55g natural wood, planted tank. thinking bout starting with livebearers, guppys etc. what you think.???

[@steele97]

Dustin man you had me going. I thought you were actually gonna let it loose in the 220 😂

[@yourstruly3900]

reminds me of the movie "the ringer". great vid for kids to learn the basics. I like it!

[@MrVinodbhatia]

Great video Question 1 - What happens to the first fish who goes into the tank that is going to start the cycle Question 2 - What if you have fish that decimate any or all kinds of plants (PS I am desparatelly trying to reduce nitrates)

[@eddiekytia]

I know you think dirt is the best and i DO AGREE but will ecocomplete do the job with lights.ferts.and co2

[@DJArg3nis]

This guy is awesome.

[@patchj1]

You almost got a thumbs down for not crapin in the tank lol😂 Good show brother!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@marthanewsome6375]

That's why planted tanks should read 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrite and a very minimal Nitrate reading to be considered healthy for your fish. I cycle with snails and seed everyday from already established tanks or swap out an already used and bacteria established filter.

[@josephs4212]

Certain rocks, media (like matrix), driftwood, DSB, can support dentrification bacteria that convert NO3 to N2 and O2, in the absence of water changes and plants.

[@Bryan-nh1xn]

quick question where do you like you're high PH range for African cichlids and can you be too high

[@dlealchicago]

while servicing canister filter, how long do I have before my beneficial bacterial is killed due to being out of water?

[@jurgarrr]

How much dirt and soil to you add in inches

[@Okinawa-do5il]

am new . can I add plants and than add shrimp and fish right away what do you recommend I do want to put a lot of plants am new I put my heater and the soil on is been 24 hours . I like tour vid and sub . your really good in explain thanks

[@dominic.h.3363]

Shrimp have so little waste, they can't keep the growing beneficial bacteria alive and these bacteria starve. Once all the beneficial bacteria are dead, the shrimp waste will just collect in the tank and the shrimp will die of ammonia poisoning. Watch flip aquatics videos to learn all about how to keep shrimp.

[@49ersfool38]

Love the dumb down

[@MrMovieman174]

You are Dope dude! Keep doing you

[@darkwolf2226]

how does nitrite produce?

[@snoochshepard]

How do you feel about quick cycling with bottles products? For example, Seachem Stability tells you to add fish the first day. Do you have any experience with these type of products?

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

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[@brittanyc3282]

I really thought you were crazy enough to do it 😂 omg you had me going

[@carolgallagher2231]

can i use the water i have in tank i am taking the fish out of to add to new big tank i am putting the same fish in

[@ashleymcmillin3023]

I just got a 125g tank and I want to put a bunch of plants but theres no way I could afford all those plants, what kinda plants can I get in the creeks here in south Alabama that would be good for my tank. Any help would be appreciated.

[@garyduncan6657]

Why is it that aponogeton undulatas doesn't seem very popular when it propogates like a swordplant and supposedly doesn't need a resting period like other aponogetons?

[@willsullivan3446]

I really thought you were going to shit in the tank!! Lol

[@Jbooth96]

What about if you don't want a planted tank for like breeding/pleco only tanks?? What's the best thing to do about keeping the water okay??

[@kevinhayes3146]

Josh Booth use floating plants or a pothos house plant with only the root submerged in the tank or hang on back filter.

[@MrsStevenBrown]

Add more biological media, maybe an extra aquaclear filter with just bio-ceramic media, mini bio-balls, etc...any mega surface media to grow the good bacteria on, don’t change it, rinse it in the water change water once in awhile to get the big junk out, but let it grow and stay well oxygenated. This will take the place of the live plants in a breeding tank/rough fish tank.

[@PanhandlePrepping]

So how we gonna kick it? Gonna kick it ROOT DOWN! Beastie Tanks baby!

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

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[@lloyd011721]

how do i get drift wood to stop leeching tanins and still float?

[@ChristopherYoung1018]

I understood what you were saying but let’s just say a person don’t have plans that feed from the roots An stead you have plants such as Anubis’s and java ferns and floating plants that get there Nutrients from the water column with a Sand substrate do the same rules apply

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

Yes- heavy plant loads are always the key- floating plants would be even better as they absorb co2 from the air

[@AquaticHaus]

I heard that dirted tank takes longer to complete the cycle compared with aqua soil How long do you think a tank needs to complete the nitrogen cycle of a dirted tank of 2x1x1 ft tank size

[@cozygamingandvideos3914]

Greg Moran is correct if he's talking about land plants. With aquatic plants it varies by plant, but typically It's reversed. However, many of the plants you love ie crypts and swords are heavy root feeders.

[@TheBozhana]

how in the world do tanks with plastic plants make it?

[@niko69692]

in one of your videos, you said that plants absorb 4 to 400 time more nutrients from the substrate . what about Anubias and Buce do they need substrate ??

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

They like it but don’t need it

[@joselynsusanne9933]

I know this is very old --- But can anyone tell me if Sand is an okay substrate for plants? It's a mix of that and some Imagitarum "substrate" which is close to sand but not fully. I am always struggling with my plants and no idea why. That's the last idea I have.

[@lobodread]

The Beastie Boyz part was awesome! 😂

[@jivavlogs]

You are genius😁

[@Dustinsfishtanks]

I do what I can ;) thanks

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