Planted Tank EQUIPMENT Placement Guide | How To Install Your AQUARIUM GEAR

[@ijk8822347]

Brilliant content 🌱👍 perfect for a beginner coz all aspects covered .. I am now heading to correct all the mistakes I’ve made in mine 😅.. thank you for all you amazing videos.. love your channel 😊

[@casperboejensen3303]

Always helpful, and always lovely to hear Tommy talking about backsides ☺️👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL, useful, right?

[@vivekvs1992]

In the aquarium hobby.. As with anything else, the most important thing is.. Location, location, location

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yepp.

[@Darnss123]

What do u mean?

[@bojohannesen4352]

🙄

[@putakvariumista]

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[@alicecorriganguspie887]

Thank you so much for all your videos. You all are the most informative, funny and charming aquarists. Your videos cannot be replaced! Please never stop putting these out!!

[@redacted3610]

facts!!

[@madhatterjones4781]

Really awesome video Tommy love it How high off the substrate should the inflow and co2 diffuser be ? Also my lily pipes are right next to eachother in a 60p. Where should I position my surface skimmer.

[@miaobinhuang2315]

I have a 3ft tank with surface fans running 24/7 to cool down temperature and a good co2 system. With fans running does that mean my co2 will be dispersed tremendously.

[@vitorguimaraes9781]

The most useful video i've seen on the internet. Thank you!

[@abhirajsinghrainal6257]

Hey Tommy, can you tell me which is the best position for my surface skimmer.

[@MrKarim992]

As a person challenged by spatial and physical concepts this was a sorely needed video for me

[@DokterIkanAquascape]

I have all the tools but i dont have the skill 😭😭😭

[@GreenAquaShop]

You will acquire that with practice! For sure.

[@emberck]

I have a quick question… if you position the CO2 diffuser near the inlet pipe, doesn't help with the diffusion? I mean if the CO2 is absorbed by the filter it kinda acts as an external reactor… How much wrong am I? BTW, thanks for all your videos and information!

[@KJfreshh69]

Just getting into aquascaping. And I’ve realized…. I know nothing…. These tanks are immaculate. I got a Fluval 15gal. And there’s a science to all this. Haven’t quite gotten ahold of it yet but I’m trying to learn. Just wish there was more aquascapers in tennnessee. I’m in Nashville and can’t find any friends here or stores with aquariums like these 😮… I’d be In heaven

[@malcolmmcguire2876]

Thanks so much Tommy. I learned a lot. You are a brilliant teacher.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are welcome!

[@Bigorse91]

I got a bookshelf aquarium, 1200x300x300mm am I better off having inlet and outlet at opposite ends with my dro checkers at the inlet end? Also looking at co2 inline for my biomaster 250. Thanks 😊

[@cosminlupu87]

Thank you Tommy for this explanations...verry good...I have a question,if it's possible...Balazs made a custom tank for somebody with pagoda stone wall in the whole back...I want to know where were the lillypipe placed?...thank you.

[@GreenAquaShop]

In those cases, we put them on the front. Alternatively, you can go with a drilled aquarium and not use these pipes at all.

[@tomyangel-jq3xd]

Nice video.. just a doubt.. do we have to position the air diffuser like co2 diffuser like the bubbles shouldnt go up straight and have to spread out all over the tank? Is it possible for air bubbles go straight upward and can fully dissolve in water? I am using aquario neo co2 and air diffuser.. Pls reply..

[@urbansk8r231]

Hello I need your advice before i set up the aquario neo flow premium lilypipes v2 M on my 60p. I'll first mention my current setup and why i want to change to neo flow lilly pipes. I also want to ask a question or two. I have a lid on my bedroom aquarium, because i have fish in with my shrimp. One of the fish are jumpers- clown killifish. So the manufacture cut outs for lliypipes, heater cord are at the back. ● My setup: ehiem classic 250 canister filter. with spray bar on left of tank. So water moves from left to right( like river) to heater. Inlet on back next to outlet. I use co2 art inline diffuser. so pressurised co2 comes out spray bar. So i have a med/high light planted tank. Why i want to change: A few months ago i messeged the late aqua scaper Filipe Oliveira ( RIP) Asked him how he gets his plants so red. I mentioned my setup, and he adviced me to get lilly pipes. He said using the spraybar with inline co2 is no good because spraybar creates a verticle rotation. I thought the opposite ( horizontal rotation) But he is the master... so that's why i purchased lilly pipes. ● Here are my questions: ●Q1 on the aquario website, they refer to the attachnent on the end of outflow as a "shoe" about shoe- ■won't shrimp climb in there? cause i have shrimp crawl all over spraybar. So i purchased reliever with guards. ● I would like to use shoe or take off one of guards to direct flow, because i imagine reliever with guards would restrict flow, and not reach heater, plant ect. ●Q2 Because of lid i can't hookup lilly pipes on left of tank ( like you demonstrated in video) so only on back where manufacture cut outs are. ■So how can I hook up my lilly pipes to still get the left- right horizontal flow? ●Q3 ■What's the difference between shoe and reliever besides guard attachment? Sorry for long message. Hope to here from you. Thanks for the video. We lost a great person in the aquascape hobby.

[@dushantjawalkar8771]

Thanks for very useful info! Just one question lets say if we start co2 and light for 7 hours in evening, do we need to turn off water filter in this time window? As water filter will remove co2 and add oxygen then its useless to start co2 system.. Rite.. Let me know whats ur openion. Or its ok to run co2, light and filtration system together?

[@masterpeace7343]

Or also use eheim skim350 to help circulation 😊

[@GreenAquaShop]

Good point. Helps a bit.

[@edgru1]

Hi, How about oxygen going in the aquarium, where do you place it or is it that via the lily pipe is oxygen already going in?

[@HeRo-qd6tk]

Not new to me but very well presented for either a new comer or a refresher for people like me. Always good and appreciated.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks for the support anyways. :) You are a pro.

[@botje420]

@HeRo Exactly what i wanted to say. A very good refresher to know that i am still doing what i should be doing.

[@NaturalBiotopes]

👍

[@carlostrujilloayala6138]

Hi, theres one Eheim caniter filter ? This kind of pipes reduces the quantity of water?

[@N5Addiction]

What about a inline diffuser where do you place the dropchecker then? I have my inlet and outlet on the right side and the dropchecker on the left side

[@valeriee9532]

This video was so helpful. Thank you!

[@sixth4038]

Will the circulation be the same with long tanks using a normal strainer and duck bills?

[@VitaleMartorana]

can you tell me where to put de co2 diffuser and drop checker in a fluval flex 123 thank you

[@williammcdowell6257]

Excellent really practical, especially the advice on spray bars. Well done, many thanks, keep up the good work.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Will do, thanks for the support, as usual.

[@alkatraz706]

I think I'm early 😅

[@HermitcraftHighlights]

me too :)

[@naopak259]

Hii i have one question 100 cm tank 220l and i dont have reactor just diy co2 and so far diy co2 diffuser do u recommend that i put 2 diffusers on both short sides .thanks anyway 😊keep it up

[@GreenAquaShop]

Not sure if that will help in a big way. A single diffuser could handle easily a 220L aquarium. Just make sure the CO2 is stable and the water circulation is good.

[@TiberiusGracchi]

Always with the product placement

[@msimmons1906]

What is the ideal distance between the surface and the top of the lilly pipe?

[@pwaquatics3290]

What about placement or style of heater. I have a tank that will require a heater inside. What temp are you’re tanks? Thanks for all the great videos

[@GreenAquaShop]

I would avoid using heaters in the tank. I would get a filter that has a heater, or can be retrofitted with a heater like the Biomasters, or I would get an inline heater.

[@devachapman6315]

Hey Tommy! new aquascaper here dragging my feet getting my 1st scape wet. anyway what about a cube-ish ( 60x50x45 ) tank. i was planning to put the in/out flow on the back side of the tank. would this work? I come from the reefing world so having the filter hang off the side of the tank is just wired + it messing with the viewing. IDK what you do guys think?

[@GreenAquaShop]

It could work, we had tanks where we put the filter in- and outlets on the back wall. That was because of the hardscape placement. But i found that it is less obstructing visually to have them on the side.

[@emberframe6994]

I've been away from my tanks for awhile and it's amazing how hard it is to sleep without the noise of flowing water.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Water has a calming effect, right.

[@v_man6855]

Hi. I am planning to visit your store for first shopping. A question regarding inlet&outlet - my aquatium is 1 meter long and very narrow - 20cm. Would you recommend inlet on one short side and outlet on other short side ???Or 2 filters - 1 on each side ??? ( i do have 2 , i wanted to have one in reserve, but maybe better to use it )

[@GreenAquaShop]

Both pipes need to point to the longer edge to avoid algae issues later

[@MrTReinold]

Very, very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@okan578567]

6:57 is it still the same if I have a spray bar and a CO2 reactor connected to it

[@willparsons32]

What if you have a bowfront aquarium? The spray bar that I have is positioned on the back glass panel facing slightly upwards and is aprox. 3/4 the length of the tank. As I hear you say; the spray bar should only be about an inch (2.5 cm) from the surface of the water column. Because the filter is a 1300 Lph (850 gph) the stream of water that comes from the spray bar is quite intense. Would you suggest I drill out the pre-drilled holes to a larger size? Perhaps twice the size as they originally were, or bigger? Would I be better off attaching the spray bar at the end like you suggested? -- keeping in mind that the tank is a bowfront and therefore not square to the spray bar.

[@GreenAquaShop]

I would place the spray bar on the side of the tank if I could. It provides a more uniform flow. And yes, I would probably drill bigger holes to have less jet-like flow. The surface should move but not break. Ultimately though, I would move to change it to a lily pipe for more uniform water distribution.

[@Blessed-si9oi]

Would you suggest installing a wave maker in a 109liter planted aquarium? Such as AI Orbit 2 or Nero 3?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Never used them, but we're not using wave makers in general

[@Saiya4779]

I want the light set up from that tank- anyone have the link to buy that?

[@theflossingfisherman7925]

You have not covered heaters either on large or Nano tanks

[@ismamad]

Great tips. Thanks for the great explanation on the water circulation.

[@dav.p]

Hello GreenAqua, thanks for this tutorial. We can see, at the start of your video the new Aquavitro Sentia Dose (modular doser pump). Will you soon offer them for sale in your product catalog?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Don't we already have that? If not, it will be soon available.

[@SeanMcChannel]

Beautiful scapes. I guess with such amazing scapes your fish likely have no reason to leave their amazing tanks, but how do you stop fish jumping out the tanks without top covers? Or are the fish species used in rimless open top tanks less prone to jump out the water? Which fish species are less likely to jump? Thx.

[@kingkazz904]

fish species is important. nano fish aren't really known to jump out. Shrimp occasional will jump out due too water parameters being off

[@HK-oj9us]

Nice, clear and professional tips...on advantages of lily pipes for CO2 users, especially..

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you found the video useful!

[@aquafactor4343]

Hi Tommy!is not new for me, but very useful like always in your videos.I think repeat ,the important things is a very good idea.thanks a lot.greetings 👍🏻

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, thanks for the support!

[@Steve-qn8gn]

Does anyone else see how overblown this tank is with equipment? A doser and CO2 for a moss only tank full of rock.

[@GreenAquaShop]

We showcase all kinds of equipment for tanks, and we almost invariably have CO2.

[@CR604]

Doesn't even seem like that tank would need co2 lol. Is that just moss? Or some carpeting plant?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Some plants can grow without CO2. But the goal is different here. To show off the plant in its best form. And that one is not doable without CO2 + ferts and additional light. Some mosses are low demanding, but wait til you give them some extra and see the beautiful transformation from the pale/brownish, rare looking moss to a vivid grean compact and bushy version of it.

[@mofish3601]

Thank you for the great video, I feel I understand water flow better! Also, that coffee cup is epic!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, love that cup!

[@spalacioh]

What if the lily pipe is the spin type for a betta. Is it the same for having a good CO2 distribution?

[@GreenAquaShop]

For smaller aquariums under 45cm in width, the spin is a great option. It will not harm the CO2 distribution, but you may need to increase the injection rate a bit.

[@Everytimeifail]

Hi, with the setup that you have already in that video what's the best position for the skimmer (eheim)? Thank you.

[@GreenAquaShop]

It does not really matter. Put it where it is less obstructive.

[@mellechflores]

hi.. any suggestion on where to put co2 if im using a HOB filter? TIA

[@GreenAquaShop]

On the side glass, on the side where the filter lets the water in.

[@ronnoordsij1]

What is your advice? Lilypipe or spraybar? Great video very helpful

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks! I would go for the lily pipe. The spraybars can cause friction because of the water jets and can draw out CO2 from the water (even if you don't have CO2 injection).

[@bksmotherman]

What would be the best way to diffuse c02 with a sump 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@GreenAquaShop]

I would use a reactor on the return hose, probably.

[@naqeebzuraihan]

Can I use fan during co2 is on which cause high surface agitation. Is that minimize the efficiency of co2 itself

[@GreenAquaShop]

Sure you can use it, but may need to up the CO2 a bit

[@naqeebzuraihan890]

hi, may i ask a favour. is it efficient to have a small valley at the back of the tank cause having a high substrate to put inflow inside it

[@GreenAquaShop]

We never did that. In this case we use shorter glasses even custom ones or use the glass pipe on the front

[@Jess-iq1bw]

Dang, I wish I knew this sooner

[@AlokSudhakarZx]

What would be the ideal placement of the Cooling Fans?

[@GreenAquaShop]

I guess depends on the aquarium's size and shape. But on the short edge you need more power to blow through the air for the full width, for this reason, we keep the fans on the back glass panel

[@ijk8822347]

Absolutely brilliant! Crisp and clear !❤ I went through so many videos on how to place 2 canisters in my tank . Now I can sleep peacefully .😊 Love your videos and I think the best channel on aquascaping .. lots of love from India ❤

[@suffysdave]

Hi Tommy, I set up my 325 L set up exactly as you explained and it works perfectly, thanks! I would want to switch to a reactor as a next step. What is the brand/model that you showed in the video?

[@GreenAquaShop]

That's the Aqua Medic 1000, available on our website ;)

[@suffysdave]

@@GreenAquaShop thanks. I will be trying the one from JDAquatec soon.

[@amyappenzeller3769]

How do I place the lily pipes in a UNS 40c with a central hardscape? I am using a UNS stand with Fluval 207 canister filter. The stand is low in the back opening which i think would kink the tubing unless I use some sort of spiral to put around the house much like a garden hose anti-kink attachment.

[@jessekats35]

Is it a good idea to put a reactor with a biomaster 850 on a scapeline 60?

[@GreenAquaShop]

A bypass is needed for this filter

[@mfadzlijamaluddin]

Thanks for the guide. Really helpful for newbies like me.

[@hazos]

If I have a CO2 external reactor, should I put the spray bar pointing slightly upwards? Would surface agitation release the well dissolved CO2 or having the output water hitting the surface would not be much of a deal for such dissolved CO2?

[@tomrosiak7181]

Love your work !!! So I have the Oase 350 with the spray bar on the back of the tank and my diffuser is below that near my substrate. My question is should I have my spray bar on one side of the tank and the diffuser on the opposite side ?? Thanks for your help

[@richardcunliffe]

Thanks for the great content as usual! Can you explain why having the diffuser underneath the inflow isn't just as good? I imagine it would push the bubbles all over just as well, but I haven't seen it done. My tank (regrettably) is a fluval edge with very limited options for placement!

[@perrywhitledge4005]

Probably because there would be a lot of agitation going through the filter and a good part of the CO2 would be lost instead of being in the tank before it goes through the filter and is used by the plants while the concentration of it is still high. Just a guess, maybe he’ll answer it.

[@messandbrown]

Thank you so much!!! I’ve been struggling with co2 distribution and now I know why 😊

[@reefhugger100]

Thank you. I was hunting for information on setting up lily pipes. Your explanation is very clear and complete. And your tanks are amazing.

[@tracys.6033]

I took spraybar out because i didnt think i was getting circulation correct. Yes, i installed on back of tank. (20 gal long) But now you have explained where it should go i will cut it to fit and try again. Thanks!

[@bintang_og7]

I just got co2, i did my research but my UFO diffuser did not make such a fine micro bubble. Do i need to clean it? Cus i see only 3 spot where the bubble coming out and not the whole area

[@pierro33480]

Hello Tommy, I have a problem with my co2 diffuser, the bubbles rise too quickly towards the surface, they spread badly in my aquarium, yet I have slowed down the bubble flow.

[@jayallum2423]

Great video guys. Just found your channel a few weeks ago and have watch most of the videos now. Been keeping fish for 20 years but only just got into aquascaping. Hope you can answer a question for me. I have one of my tanks in the corner of a room so no room on the left side, loads down the back and the right side. Tank is 4ft with 2 eheim pro 3 600 filters. Just ordered 2 sets of lilly pipes for it. Where would you put the inlet and outlet pipes with no access on the left side of the tank? I was thinking on the back corners pointing towards the front? Any help appreciated. Thanks.

[@0134harley]

May i know what is the size of this tank ?

[@aslamkalloli55]

Heather ?

[@wojtekwojtek9583]

Hello, thanks for the content. I have 180 cm long tank. You suggest two filtres for this size of tanks. Is it enough to mount one CO2 system ?

[@jroutzahn4386]

Are all of your filters providing heat or do you have an external heater?

[@GreenAquaShop]

We don't heat the tanks (except for the discus tank), room temperature (21 degrees) plus some heat from the filter and lights is enough.

[@captainweird1822]

I am upgrading my tank, and have commissioned a 90p. I am going to be running 2 biomaster 350's on it. One thing, that is going to be quite dependent on the scape I make, but I'm still unsure of, is should I have all 4 pipes on the one side, or should I set them up like you do in 120p+ tanks? I'm not really sure which would be best. On one hand, I feel like a 90p is a little short to have apposing outlets, but on the other, I know there's going to be alot of hardscape, and I will want to ensure I have proper circulation. Any recommendations?

[@GreenAquaShop]

If you have 2 filters this is definitely better to place them on the opposite side.

[@captainweird1822]

@@GreenAquaShop I figured, but wasn’t sure. Thanks!

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

I would have one outlet pushing water along the backside. And the other one from the opposite backcorner diagonal forward. Not blasting it straight to the front corner cause it will bounce back. That way you create a circular flow.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yes!

[@Niroshan1991]

💯✔️❤

[@ehsanhaidary9766]

Finally I found a video that helps with my dilemma of how to position 1 vs 2 filters :) can I ask for your thoughts please. I have a 4ft long tank, heavily planted, but quite flat, just with big driftwood with anubias and java fern attached. I have 2x fluval 307 filters but Iam so sick of cleaning the glass lily pipes and transparent hoses from the massive algae build up, servicing 2 filters every month, etc. Is there a benefit to having two canisters in my 120cm planted tank? Or I can stick with one?

[@danhuo107]

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[@malahx]

Thank you, it is incredible useful recommandations :)

[@joshlock925]

Very useful video. Could you recommend the best way to place the lily pipes on an oase styling where it has cut outs for cables and piping in the back left and right corners? Currently I have them both together in the left with the lilly pipe facing width ways of the tank. (Directly forward) am I running it in a inefficient way by doing this? I am limited with placement due to the lids of the tank

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

thanks for amazing tips always , legend

[@pseudomugilidae5897]

it might be a little outside of y'all's purveiw but do you have thoughts about river tank manifold style flow patterns and filtration?

[@BillyDean-b9b]

Cute :)

[@gizmogrem988]

I don't know if anyone noticed, but the fish started to swim in the opposite direction of the water flow in the tank right when Tommy mentioned it in the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJKVl2lrl5KKsKc

[@Wanjiku82]

Keeps my 20 gal tank between 76° F& 77° F 24/7. I like it!

[@seanusc8081]

I literally just set up my canister filter in my new 120 x 30 x 30cm tank today. First time having a long shallow...I put the in & out flow at opposite ends...I feel this was a mistake now. My tank is 105L, 120 x 30 x 30cm. Fluval 107 canister Filter. Any help much appreciated. Thank you!!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Cheers, glad you found this useful.

[@nirvana155]

what should we do in small cubes? like an ada 30c with a filtosmart 100 using basic lily pipes for example (no skimmer on inlet)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Same thing.

[@nirvana155]

@@GreenAquaShop no, like where to place them. you said on the short side but on a cube every side is the short side :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Well, don't put it on the front glass then. It would obstruct the view. LOL. Seriously, it does not matter as long as they are on the same side.

[@nirvana155]

@@GreenAquaShop ah, okay haha thanks

[@TheStanchoman]

Damn guys, you are reading thoughts!!! Yeasterday I was wondering where to put my CO2 diffuser!!! Thanks!!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

There you go. Cheers.

[@todoradrian350]

Can I use a wave pump in a freshwater aquarium?

[@GreenAquaShop]

Not really. It would draw out CO2. If you only have fish, that would be fine, I guess, there are big lakes with some waves...

[@adoni_s15]

Does it matter where the water level is to put the inlet because I’m trying to install a canister filter but I’m not sure if it will pump or not

[@JuanSalazar-xk3lq]

Thanks, very useful information.

[@Peter-nj2in]

What does “short side” mean? Thanks

[@paullb2440]

The side of the aquarium that has the shortest length. 😊

[@danilomercuri5103]

Hi Tommy, if with a double filters as your last example, according to your experience which is the best place for the Ada beetle diffuser on a tank 100*50*50? Thanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

Opposite the outflow.

[@753kamal]

Hi again 😊 Is the surface skimmer a necessity? Is the oil film bad/good? I’m talking about a co2 injected tank specifically. Thank you!

[@TheVoyagers.]

Yes it’s very important for the co2

[@spyburn007]

Brilliant, thank you. I am planning on putting my defuser close to the outlet of the intank filter so the CO2 bibles get devolved in the filter or bubbles pushed around from the jet. Is this a good or bad idea? Also, I have air stones in the tank… will this surface agitation destroy the effect of co2 injection? Tia x

[@Pesticide7G]

I think you should use air stone after the CO2 is done working

[@lagoonaquascape9430]

Cool tutorial! I often thinking where should I position my lily pipes…😅 thank For sharing!

[@GreenAquaShop]

😉👍