Planted Aquariums For Beginners

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

If you are new here subscribe!✌🙂 If this video helped you with anything please let me know!👍 Please pay attention for others questions!👀 Thank you all so much guys! 🙏

[@Kichujaninaami]

Planted tank is more beautiful than anything in the world...lights on and sit in front of the tank and watch the fishes best stress reliever..😎

[@gailangelica3116]

So true!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

It really is! 😍🙏🌱✌️✅

[@josemontalvo4532]

Great advice. You can break up your lighting hours to 5 hours, then turn off the lights during the daylight hours. After a three hour break, then go with another 5 hours lighting period. You’ll get 10 hours altogether, and ruin the algae growth conditions. Algae needs plenty of straight lighting hours to grow. Liquid Fertilizers are good as well. Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed watching!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Awesome yeah I read somewhere that doing that is better for the plants too! Thank you so much! ✌🙂

[@josemontalvo4532]

The Planted Tank - Sure thing.

[@mooshmobile]

Jose Montalvo Thankyou! I’m gonna try that!

[@akhileshthapa_fishbro86]

What about the Circadian Rhythm?

[@lanazubak6212]

I put my light on 3 h then same amount brake then again light tgen again brake. I dont know if thats good or not

[@user-wi7br4nj6p]

Holy cow, a community tank that combines rams, a betta and gouramis...gonna show the petsmart employee this video when they try to argue with me next time XD

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Hahaha yeah for real! Drives me nuts! haha ✌🤣

[@Benjix13]

I was thinking the same thing… sweet!

[@jpape42]

Someone once said, “bettas are the pitbulls of fish. Everyone thinks they’re aggressive but that’s only if you train them to be that way.” 🤯

[@tyrone-san4358]

As a petsmart employee we do it out of love man

[@racksofish]

Bro I’m fucking dead as helll 😂😂 love it

[@creaturehunter979]

This has to be one the best tanks ive seen so far. Amazing job man

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Thank so much ! 🙏🙏

[@carnivorussapiens2139]

I love the crisp look of this tank. You have selected the perfect plants for a tank this size, colorful and nice textures. The dark substrate sets off the colors as well. You have some serious talent in scaping aquariums, you should do this professionally. Cheers!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

That's funny you say that. It's my dream job and I'm chasing it. ✌🙂 Thank you so much for the kind words! 😊

[@carnivorussapiens2139]

@@ThePlantedTankTV Go for it man!

[@winterlysak449]

"When i go to cycle an aquarium.. I don't." Lmao. Very educational video. Keep it up

[@CRIMSON20636]

Dude omg this is the greatest planted aQUARIUM CHANNEL OF ALL TIME. nO PERSON ON EARTH IS BETTER THAN YOU. lol 👌😂

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

YES! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 lolol

[@zinagrillo1]

Thank you for this video! Very smart of you to understand that most beginners start off low tech tanks. I may look into CO2 later on, but for now, keeping it simple is what’s best for me. I am a beginner and this is exactly what I’m looking for. 😀

[@charlynschramm4864]

Your tank is beautiful! And thank you so much for all the information. My HUGE plant order from Buceplant arrives tomorrow and I'll be setting up a 20 gallon long tank. NERVOUS!! Just wanted to put a little fun fact about diatoms out there.... I thank my son for this knowledge because he makes me watch so many documentaries. "Diatoms are considered the largest primary producers of oxygen on our planet. It is estimated that through photosynthesis, diatoms produce between 20% and 40% of the oxygen we breathe. During photosynthesis diatoms use energy from light to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars for food". Not sure we want an overabundance of them in our tanks but they definitely have their own special place in our world.

[@rachelelmore1235]

This is so helpful! Thanks for making an easy to follow and beginner friendly video on this. I just bought a 10 gallon but didn't know where to start.

[@chiragchavda8833]

I want another video especially for co2 for low tech planted aquarium and its alternatives to avoid co2 and still go good😀💗

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Well what makes a tank low tech is not using co2. If you use co2 it's a high tech tank. I use fish for co2 naturally! just add more fish! ✌🙂

[@racksofish]

I actually really appreciated this video a lot, i subbed a couple weeks ago and absolutely loving learning from your videos. I am going to setup my first planted tank soon, and i definitely wouldn’t have done it right without watching your videos so thanks so much man

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

That’s awesome! Comments like that are why I do KZbin!

[@racksofish]

@@ThePlantedTankTV 🙏❤️

[@davidhaag8160]

Great video and advice, beautiful man 👏👏👏

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Thank you brother!

[@loveitorleaveit9673]

Definitely helped this beginner, thanks so much!

[@Lindyphuoc]

Great video liked and subscribed. Beautiful and clear, enjoyed watching your videos. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@lydkid68]

Great video! 🐟🌱

[@heidigib01]

Thankyou! This is exactly what I was needing!

[@Haxaan.Shivar]

Thanks so much, I’m about to start my first planted tank/aquascape and this was very helpful!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Awesome! Thank you! ✌🙂

[@OtterCreekAquatics]

Another good video! Your tanks always OP!!!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Otter Creek Aquatics thanks brother! The support is really appreciated man! ✌️😍🌱🙏✅

[@VL-bf3iq]

Hi J, thanks for the advice. Really like this video very informative. If the 10gal goes well and my Boyz survive my creation I may just move them (after awhile of course) to a 20gal & do something different with the 10gal. You've inspired me "I can do this"! Have a great week, see you on the next video :)

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

V L Thank you so much! My goal is to makes Planted tanks easy so anyone can enjoy them! ✌️😍🙏🌱✅

[@peggyrodgers873]

Gorgeous tank Son!

[@daMillenialTrucker]

Awww mommy loves his tank :3

[@libbyqueguiner4335]

I’ve always had gravel substrate, with soil how do you vacuum the fish poops?

[@juli8vdberg562]

I would love to know what plants are absolutely your best only pick for a low tech, no CO2 planted tank - my plan to turn an empty 20g tank sitting in basement into a planted tank ( and weeks weeks later I might add shrimps )

[@robertyboberty7495]

It might require patience but you could set up a planted tank and concentrate on the plants and aqua scape only (just be the gardener for a while)before adding fish but then the plants need nutrients?

[@alanolete7267]

Nice.. Peaceful tank. ☺

[@anthonyragan2696]

There are substrates from several manufacturers labeled "aqua soil." Which one did you have in mind?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Anthony Ragan I have tried ADA Controsoil and Fluval Stratum and the stratum is by far my favorite! ✌️😍

[@anthonyragan2696]

@@ThePlantedTankTV Thanks!

[@justinstuckel8716]

Great video. I’m new to planted tanks. I was curious on what filtration you use on your tanks? I’ve done research on it but can’t seem to find a clear cut answer.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Canister filters always and for a small nano tank hob filters!

[@sarfarazulhaq4577]

Love your videos!!!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Jewsy Juice thank you so much!! ✌️🌱🙏✅

[@WildFishTanks]

Awesome tips, great looking tank, and good vibes. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Thank you so much! ✌🤣

[@donnasujkowski3886]

So happy I found your channel you explain things so easily. I have 2 -75 gallons that I fully enjoy with larger fish and non planted because the fish just destroy them ...but I have a 29 that I want to re-set up planted and add about the same fish you have in this tank. Do you have a video of you setting this tank up from the beginning...like filters you are using and what light you suggest maybe a website or 2 where I could purchase the equipment I want a tank just like this It is just beautiful ❤️ all your tanks are beautiful.

[@jeffreytrespeces4708]

Love the tank. Is this the 29 gal? Have you seen any aggression between the betta and the honey gouramis? I was debating about putting some honeys with my betta in my 20 long

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Thank you! and yes this is my 29! I haven't seen any aggression between them at all. I thought I was going to see at least a little but nope!. All peaceful! ✌🙂

[@LegoWizardReal]

Do plants need a special kind of light or can any aquarium light work? Cuz I have one of each and don’t know which one to use

[@monaangela4667]

Your videos are always helpful, thank you. ❤

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Awesome thank you so much! ✌🙂

[@antivaxxnugs7859]

With the fluval substrate, do I need to add any fertilizer?

[@jeannieb4554]

I love your videos. Always a lot of great info! The as no you!🙂

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

JEANNIE B Awesome thank you so much!! ✌️😍🙏🌱✅

[@jeannieb4554]

@@ThePlantedTankTV is true. You are Awesome! Thanks again. You are teaching me ty o make my fishes happy 🤗😊😍

[@aqualabcreations]

Great advice man!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

🙏🙏

[@learningtofishkeep665]

Dang slow down man over 2k subs! Great video

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Learning To Fish Keep thanks brother! 🙏 yeah it’s growing so fast. I’m hoping to be the next George Farmer haha thanks for the support bro. Keep doing what your doing! You’ll hit 1000 soon man!!! 😍🙏

[@learningtofishkeep665]

The Planted Tank haha that would be awesome bro! I’m hoping I can get a pic with him at aquashella! Thanks man I hope so!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

@@learningtofishkeep665 Whatever you do man DO NOT GIVE UP! ✌🙂

[@learningtofishkeep665]

The Planted Tank I’m not man. I’ll keep pushing! 👍

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

@@learningtofishkeep665 Just try to improve video quality and audio quality. I found that after I bought my camera and audio stuff my channel really took off! If you can see your success in your mind and you put the work in to get there you will succeed. I truly believe that man. But the second you give up, there goes your dreams. Just don't give up bro! Thank you for all your support man! ✌🙂

[@tinadoyle3803]

I use easy green should I be putting it in every day ?

[@claytonbeaver6731]

Thank You So muuch for the info

[@dkbmxr18]

Hey Jay, I finally got my diatoms under control in my Spec V and it's looking good!! Thanks for talking me through it. What size is this tank? And how many led watts are you running? Also what rocks are those? I picked up a 20g for the bedroom and am wondering if the Fluval Aquasky light will be enough at 18 led watts or if I should do the planted 3.0 at 32 watts dimmed down. Any thoughts? I'm enjoying your channel as always! Thanks!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

This led is 13 watts. The rocks are black lava rock from BucePlant.com! They are pretty cheap too! Is it a 20 long or high? For a 20 long that should be perfect! for a 20 high I would definitely recommend the 3.0 its an epic light. If you ever wanted to run pressurized CO2 in the future that light is perfect! I'm using the 2.0 on my 20 high and I had to dim a it down to about 60%. It is low tech now. Hope this helps!. Thank you so much! ✌🙂

[@charliebradley4269]

Hi. Love your videos. Can you add aqua soil to an up and running tank with fish or is it only in a new set up please ? I want to add plants but only have sand and gravel. All the best. Charlie.

[@sunilnirwana2131]

When to start the filter in a new setup and how high to put the outlet suction pipe?

[@dam4274]

I’m fixing to set up my tank and will do the same, plant first, run a couple weeks or more and then plant the fish. I’m surprised you had just one lone Ram in there and a Betta. What size tank is that and what is your fish count? The tank is gorgeous.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

DAM8658 thank you so much! Yeah they all get along great though! There’s a total of 31 fish and 3 snails! ✌️🌱🙏✅

[@RamseysDIYKoiPond]

Great vid mucker very imformative. 👍🐟

[@TheXtie1111]

Awesome video! Hey my 2 month old, fluval substrate, planted tank is looking amazing. Everything is growing so fast...except the jungle Val.. I haven't used fertilizer yet. It's time, huh?

[@David_Dutton]

Could you please give me a list of what plants are in this tank. It looks amazing.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Yes Thank you so much! Ludwigia Repens Penny Wort Anubias Golden Coin corkscrew vallisneria Tiger lotus Dwarf Lily Echinodorus Big Bear Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green & Tropica Sagetteria Subulata Amazon Sword Amazon Frogbit Sorry I know that's a lot. ✌🙂

[@David_Dutton]

@@ThePlantedTankTV thank you. Keep up the good work

[@notoriace]

Great video. Although I was confused by the heading and then all the suggestions to do a lot of research lol anyone else here click this video because he thought he was gonna tell you exactly what to do lol

[@ianspaight784]

Love this tank. I’m about to try and do a set up like this. I have sand in my 29 gallon right now but I’ve just heard about how the right substrate can help the tank overall. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Eco-complete and Fluval. Any suggestions about which one to choose?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Ian Spaight yes!! My top two picks are UNS Controsoil and Fluval Stratum. So much better than eco complete and I’ve used that a lot. It’s a night and day difference I tell ya! Lol

[@ianspaight784]

The Planted Tank seriously? Dang I gotta try this stuff out then. What size nicrew light should I get for a 29 gallon?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Ian Spaight the growth is insane compared to eco complete! But the 28 inch version is perfect! ✌️😍

[@ianspaight784]

The Planted Tank awesome, thanks for all of the replies. Love your tanks!

[@BurnzAd6]

How do you clean the aqua soil? vac it?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I don't gravel vac ever! lol I just let it be! In my experience it stays pretty clean all by itself. I don't know how but it does haha.

[@BurnzAd6]

The Planted Tank thanks for the quick response and knowledge!!!

[@madhatterjones4781]

Hey Mate great video. I have a low tech tank has been running for 6 weeks has 9 ember tetras. I am still getting low levels of ammonia. Any tips

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Water change it out until the tank goes through it's full cycle! ✌🙂

[@madhatterjones4781]

@@ThePlantedTankTV ok right I thought may be good to leave let the bacteria do its work

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

@@madhatterjones4781 there will still be some in there unless you do a huge water change. I’d say 50% should be fine

[@chAKI.Newt.Frog.Shrimp]

GOOD👍🐠👏😄

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

あきCh thank you!!! ✌️😍

[@arkajitchatterjee8289]

Which variety is the anubias?

[@missAKfam]

Do you use a glass top to protect your light from water damage? If not how do you prevent water from getting on the light? I just started a 20 gallon low tech planted tank a month ago and my light gets water on it and it has deposits on it. Do I need a glass top?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

missAKfam I get water on my lights all the time. It doesn’t seem to effect anything for the most part. On this tank I do have a glass lid. Just to keep my water from evaporating. I think as long as you don’t get it super wet it should be fine! 😍✌️

[@greener-garden-tips]

1. is this betta fish? 2. what is that large gray large fish on the bottom??? 3. no fish is eating each other?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

The big fish is a bolivian ram. yes betta. No very peaceful...

[@glivred4911]

Love the tank, is that a 20 gallon?

[@vangoutdoors8885]

Awesome videos! They’ve helped me out a lot. Could you name some fast growing plants?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I am making a video for low tech plants tomorrow!. They will be classes of slow medium and fast growers! Keep an eye out for it tomorrow!

[@vangoutdoors8885]

The Planted Tank Thanks! Will for sure be on the lookout.

[@masonditmars6479]

Do you ever need to vaccum??

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I’ve never done it. Ever lol

[@jordanhill15]

What's the best filter for planted tanks

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

There’s really no such thing honestly. It’s more of what works best for you. I like the past filters the best. Especially the ones with built in heaters. The more equipment you can take out of the tank the better. You really want to focus more on what you put in your filter. My favorite is filter media is seachem matrix.

[@jordanhill15]

@@ThePlantedTankTV Thanks! Whats your opinion on sponge filters?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

@@jordanhill15 I only recommend those for tanks that are used for breeding fish. I’m using one in my shell dweller tank. But for planted tanks. Absolutely not. Lol

[@engelsramirez4886]

My plants from PetSmart keep dying i don’t know why. I give them 12-14 hours of light and add fertilizer 1-4 times a week. I thought sea salt may be the cause but I’m not sure. Also when you do water change what do you do with your plants

[@engelsramirez4886]

Also gravel or sand, which one is better for plants, or could I actually mix them?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Definitely gravel for plants! I just did another water change today and a big trim. Salt will eat your plants alive

[@engelsramirez4886]

The Planted Tank doesn’t matter if it’s sea salt?

[@ellaproud2989]

Try plants from thatfishplace

[@matthewmoorecichlids2323]

This is a great vid.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Matthew Moore Cichlids thanks bro!!! ✌️🙏🌱✅

[@bryanrothe4245]

How much fluval stratum do you use for a 10 gallon tank

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Bryan Rothe I like the use a lot compared to most people. I believe I used two 8.8lb bags of stratum. I think one 8.8lb and one 4.4lb bag should be perfect. I usually buy extra in case I want more. I use 3.5-4 inches and in bigger tanks 4-5 less in the front of course. ✌️😍

[@simonshaw5119]

Is it Ammonia (NH3) or Ammonium (NH4+) that plants prefer for food, I get confused?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I believe it is both. I could be wrong.

[@michalob21]

yall see him wearing a god damned lab coat?? jeesus. lol

[@mooshmobile]

You have a male betta in there!? 😍😍😍

[@DuzzyDobbin]

G’day mate, I enjoy your channel greatly. My question is I don’t love the look of the good substrates to me it looks like rabbit sh!t 😜 can I add another substrate over it and still have success? Keep filming mate love your tanks! Regards Duzzy from 🇦🇺

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Hahaha best comment I have received yet! It does look like rabbit shit!. Haha and yes you can put gravel on top for better looks! ✌🤣

[@simonshaw5119]

I use High tech tank with high light but found To balance the system I only need 6 hours light at 100% (I could probably do 70% for 8-9 hours), but 6 at 100% works for me.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Yeah sometimes with high tech it takes a little trial and error. ✌🙂

[@flyingcomputer624]

I'm sorry if this sounds dumb (I'm a complete noob) but if you have algae problems, would adding plecos to the tank help?

[@DirtNassty]

Not enough to take care of the "problem"... Give your tank time and it will correct itself.. Just stay on top of your cleaning it up with water changes so it's not ugly to look at!

[@allthingsplanes3590]

Can I put a 1 inch layer of aqua soil then put 1;inch thick layer of sand??

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

You can but i wouldn't recommend it.

[@allthingsplanes3590]

@@ThePlantedTankTV thank you,then what would you recommend

[@likepotandotherpot..clingpling]

Is there a betta in there and if its there how do you do that

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Yes I did have a beta in this tank. He did great with the other fish because I introduced him last so he didn’t get upset hah

[@shaloon64]

A guy at my local aqautium store said not to do any water changes for the first month in order to complete the cycle. He said doing water changes will slow the natural cycle.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

This is true if you aren't using plants! 🙏

[@shaloon64]

@@ThePlantedTankTV so if i am using plants (medium-lightly planted) i should still do water changes when starting a new tank?

[@dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711]

could agree more :)

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

dbachelor's Planted Aquarium thanks bro ! ✌️

[@garry5841]

Can we turn the lights on for 24 hours?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Lights on for 24hrs is an algae disaster waiting to happen. I don’t recommend that at all ever.

[@JoeBurner1720]

Is this your 29gal?

[@mdstmouse7]

how big is the tank you have in the beginning. thats exactly the tank i want

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

That was a standard 10 gallon aquarium! 20x10x12"

[@nvyfn2169]

What’s the stock of that aquarium?

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

5 julii cory cats 4 honey gourami 1 betta 8 cardinal tetras 5 harliquin rasboras 5 golden pencil fish 1 bolivian ram 3 horned nerite snails 2 otocinclus catfish ✌🙂

[@cassiescritters9555]

Great video Jay! Is it really pronounced “boose” plant?! I thought it was “byouse” this whole time 😰 whoops!

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Cassie’sCritters haha. Yes it is! Thank you so much! And it’s okay we’ve all done it haha 🙏🙏🌱✅

[@4funrc11]

Seems you change your choice of substrates. Confusing.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I have advocated for Aquasoil for a while now. Aquasoil is simply the best there is in my opinion. There's a reason all of the pros use it. lol ✌🙂🙏

[@mooshmobile]

Aqua soil isn’t the brand - it’s just the type of substrate

[@malcolmnash9173]

I need a list of plants for a low tech 10 gallon. I’ve got good soil and everything but have no clue about plants

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I'm making that video tomorrow! I've had a lot of people ask me that! ✌🙂

[@4-hfarm671]

I have a 20 long with wateri wisteria with high light and I onky get alge on the glass and not alot but I want to get some plants that breed fast like water wisteria I don't use any root tablets or anythijg

[@Frank.i.e_g]

Firs to comment👍 I sent you my email so when your ready to send me some plants

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

I haven't gotten an email yet. Is this what you used? [e-mail]? lol I will definitly be sending you some amazon frog bit if you want it. I have to much and I just threw a bunch away too haha.

[@Frank.i.e_g]

@@ThePlantedTankTV ok awesome I would love some frogbit I will send you an email right now

[@Frank.i.e_g]

@@ThePlantedTankTV I sent you an email

[@joshuaferguson5229]

@@ThePlantedTankTV you up and giving away frogbit? Just started my first tank and was looking to add some.

[@bingsu7824]

Lol low tech doesn’t suit me anymore... I decided to go to the diy co2 route, actually just a few weeks ago, and my plants aren’t dead! I don’t really use aqua soil so maybe that’s why I guess, but it’s because aqua soil in my country is expensive.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Yeah man If I could run CO2 on all of my tanks I would its just too expensive haha. Thank you for watching!✌🙂

[@akhileshthapa_fishbro86]

👍

[@HiYebba]

My dumbass been doin it wrong

[@kyoatbites7865]

i keep my lights on a timer ,they begin ramping at 3 pm and begin ramping down at mid night ,

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

👌