Beginners Guide to Aquatic Plants: How to Keep Plants in Your Fish Tank

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@koiireland]

Please my fish are acting weird I'm put up a video could ye please watch it and let me no what you think and solutions please I'd appreciate it.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sorry it took so long. Did you recently add any new fish? Normally, flashing like that indicates ich, in which case ich-x is a good option.

[@koiireland]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks for getting bak to me I appreciate that.. Ye I did add two new fish but its being on a while and they don't have ick

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[@mightymike9469]

primetime10 is not valid on Cory's site....??

[@grahambiggs2017]

I just started keeping fish again. You don't spend half the vid bullshipping. Just direct and informative. Thank you for advice. Subbed.

[@tamsmith291]

Couldn’t agree more

[@FatherFish]

Plants are the key to successful fish culture. Dirted tanks and healthy plants are bringing many new people into our hobby with tremendous success. We start our newbies on dirted tanks and they love the results. Thank you for featuring one of the real breakthroughs in our hobby.

[@andyevans8585]

Hey, I'm pretty new to fish keeping and aquatics in general. I've put down a soil substrate but this caused a bacterial bloom (or so I've been told, personally I think it was the soil tinting the water but then what do I know lol). Should I wait for this to disappear before adding plants or will they still get enough light through?

[@rossmurphy7675]

@Andy Evans yea you can go ahead and plant

[@DEXTER-TV-series]

FF, why plants are the key to successful ?

[@opethmike]

That beard is most excellent.

[@strikeout77777]

😂😂

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

I agree. I would like to know if he uses root tabs or liquid fertilizer, what brand...and I'm sure that he uses co2

[@mohammedalaskary342]

3 seconds in and that's what I noticed. Next up a DIY / Beginners beard tutorial ?

[@srmwor86]

lol..

[@shiyadh7355]

@@mohammedalaskary342 same

[@therealnokia]

I just found your channel and you literally have a video for every single question I had. Thank you for all of your hard work on these!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good to hear! : -)

[@Wildman-lc3ur]

My dad hates plastic aquarium plants because they take to much surface area and they do nothing

[@DuilioBiccari]

Plastic tanks do nothing but my tank has that one and lives happy. No water hanges, a little little problem with algae. weekly I clean gravel, glasses and filters (2 small HOB). I don't use ceramic rings or pomice but zeolit (changed monthly) and activated carbon (changed weekly). My tank is full of fishes in total wellness and water is very very clear. There isn't only a way to keep fish tanks, otherwise they would all be the same. Very boring.

[@karebearsanimalhouse7195]

I hate plastic plants as well.

[@No_space_growing]

And they hurt the environment so there’s just no positive

[@ronaldgrove3283]

But plastic plants are so perfect if you have plastic fish ?

[@chalupanotomatoes9609]

Found you through a fish room tour, your tanks are amazing and well-kept, thank you for making this easy to understand for beginners!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you for being here!

[@samirflima]

Sir, I've just discovered your channel. I've had my 55 gallon tank for a few months. Your videos rock! Instant sub, please continue! Edit: Forgot to add that your beard is glorious! Keep at it, sir!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I appreciate you being here!

[@rosemarydudley9954]

Samir Lima - Well, it certainly beats some beards I've seen on "heavy motorcyclists" LOL Full of tangles, flies and other midge type things, oh, and gravy! (save that for later) LMAO

[@deadboltblues]

Thanks to Bill Burr here, my plants are thriving!

[@Growingdopamine818]

Lol

[@McconneIIRet]

Glad I'm not the only one who thought that.

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

Oh my gosh he totally resembles Bill Burr! I never realized it until I read your comment! 😂

[@leeandmandybattersby5958]

I just got 100 plants for my new tank never done a planted tank before so this was very helpful 👍🏻

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Lee and Mandy Battersby Cool! Hope it works out well!

[@bornfree3963]

I keep live plants and find this episode very informative and interesting. As always enjoy your videos, thanks Jason!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@cathleenbaldwinmaggi2252]

So glad this came up as recommended for me! I've got a planted tank and battling algae big time... Thinking of pulling the plug on live plants, but I really believe in an ecosystem approach to tanks and ponds. Another video tonight talked about trimming the plants too. I have the simple plants but I'm thinking I put in way to "fertile" of substrate. Before I switched tanks and used a super nutrient dense soil I had no algae problems. Maybe I need to go back to aquarium gravel...

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hard to say for sure if that is the issue. Maybe if the nutrients are leaching into the water column? Might be worth testing the water to see if that's the case.

[@desireechoate9391]

My tank is almost primarily gravel and I still have a lot of green algae. It's kind of recent however and mostly because my scheduled timings for light cycles went out so I accidently allow more light then needed as I have to remember when to turn it off. Is you tank possibly getting too much light like mine or near an unshaded window?

[@beachngym]

Thank you so much! As I struggle with my little 10 gallon planted aquarium. I want to get a larger tank but afraid I will not be able to maintain it with the live plants. This video has helped me gain confidence in my decision. I use fluvial substrate for planted aquarium. But, its so messy when I have to relocate or add new plants.

[@desireechoate9391]

Fluval substrate does get messy. One trick I learned from another aquatic enthusiast (Tanner Serpa via KZbin) is to put patches of Fluval in the spots you plan to plant your plants. Then top it off with gravel/sand of your choice. Then plant your plants. This keeps the mess down by holding a harder layer above it and allows you to have the desired look you want while still having good nutrients for the plants underneath the substrate.

[@midnightkeeper-eg1ob]

Plus plants gives baby fish places to hide from other fish as well

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Paul Hite for sure!

[@mexcanfun4498]

Yes, just yesterday I put in a bunch of weeds for my pregnant natural fish. She had at least 20 babies last night. Simple things make me happy.

[@timvanwensveen7805]

Just discoverd your channel! These video's are straight to the point no nonsense but still a lot of information. Thank you!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you for being here!

[@tropicalfishcareguides1570]

Great video, I finally took the jump into planted tanks and living it. All my tanks now have plants I can’t turn back.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's how I was too! They add so much to the ecosystem.

[@barrylight3535]

Greetings from Great Britain just watched this and like your style of delivery and actual facts straight and true thank you

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you for being here!

[@harryrock169]

Really in-depth advice especially a beginner like me. Thank you.

[@erietiger12]

Just planted Java Fern, Anubias and mystery pack of beginners bulbs as part of my tank cycling. So excited!

[@ChannelZach]

Your video is the most informative I’ve found so far. Thank you for all the tips!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@EireFirst2024]

You're a very kind bloke with your advice. Thanks

[@hmerchant3349]

Awesome as always Jason. Love the way you simplify things

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Huzefa Merchant Thank you! Appreciate you watching.

[@Josh102697315]

Why does this guy remind me if Bill Burr? Great video though haha.

[@lanam6459]

Josh Struck thinking that the whole time

[@clankski]

It's the eyes and even the voice lol

[@frankthetank1369]

But he's not funny & Bill Burr is.

[@janetrothstein8618]

I wish I could have someone come over and do this with me.🙁 I’m fixing up a 55 gallon tank to transport fish from a 20gallon tank. I love aquascaping. I’m working up a plan now after watching videos. Can I add plants after the fish are in and do you believe in crazy gluing plants to rocks? How do you do it

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You sure can add the plants later. : -) Joanna glued almost all the anubias and java fern in our latest 125 setups without any issues!

[@whynot5255]

0:00 jason out here looking like a greek god

[@daltong6694]

just starting out thanks going to get some plants today for the tank ive had running for a week now!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good luck!

[@BrentStewart]

Been using Easy Green for about a month now. Turned my plants around. I have a moderately planted medium light 29g. I spread my treatments out during the week so 1 pump daily in the in morning about 10-15 minutes after feeding the fish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very nice to hear!

[@StormOwO]

this video was very helpful in informing me about plants. Yes i’ve heard they are hard to take care of but that wasn’t the case! Thank you so much for clearing that up. I really appreciate it and your awesome!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks for watching!

[@lisak6279]

Good information! Thanks!

[@matthewwiggins8856]

I switched my rainbowfish tank to almost all jungle Val after a mishap with medication. The first leaves are hitting the surface and the fish love it. Another great video Jason!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Matthew Wiggins I bet that looks cool!

[@jacksonjoachim5380]

Prime Time Aquatics do you use flourish excel , i find mine melting

[@adamcherek4339]

Would like to see a video on powerstrips and cord management and finally times. Its something that I haven't really come across and had to learn the hard way.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Great idea!

[@levistrauss2234]

Gosh. At last I found someone who actually knows what he is talking about!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@pbk808]

Love Easy Green from Aquarium Co-Op! Makes dosing so easy and non-messy!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I agree - it's good stuff!

[@Jake-ur2wf]

Starting to plant my 75g for my rainbowfish! You're the best, Jason!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That will be cool!

[@Gulf-2-Europe]

this guy is Thanos from Avengers 💀

[@libeto3670]

I know he can get it!

[@xerxeth1861]

Great upload, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@sebastianmiller7570]

This video is very interesting, not only for beginners. A big compliment from Europe. Happy to watch your other videos; I just subscribed.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Awesome, thank you!

[@karebearsanimalhouse7195]

Java ferns and java moss are my favorite plants. Easy and si please but mine have always been so green and grow great!

[@rebeccacherry4171]

Thanks I love my live plant. It's been growing very well. Good to know about easy green. So I can up my games on the care. Stay cool yall

[@johnwayneaquaria8770]

Holy Cow, thank you so much! You cleared up so much and answered most of my questions!! I’m looking forward to growing plants now!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@farley2408]

Thanks for the video, looking to add some live plants this makes it less daunting for sure.

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

I LOVE your channel so much that I let most of the ads play to the end so you get a kickback! Now, I just need advice on how to find a guy to date that is obsessed with fish like you are lol cuz I'm fish tank cray cray! Wish we cld post pics of our tanks here!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Too funny! Fish clubs, Aquashella, Aquatic Experience? Always see lots of fish nerds there. Haha

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Okay I will swim on over there LOL

[@sharmineleyco6011]

This is really helpful for me to start a new hobby. Thanks for the info.

[@christiantoledo7983]

Your fish room looks like a big pet store so much to see!

[@feralmagick7177]

I have a beautiful 30 gallon tall tank and I can't wait to get some real plants for it!

[@meggrotte4760]

What a great video. Thanks I have been wanting other plants besides anubias

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad it was useful! : -)

[@jenniferholden9436]

Jason you are the BEST, thank so must for the information.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you Jennifer! Appreciate you watching.

[@ALvatar3]

Great video Jason. Im getting ready for some mbuna cichlids and looking for some floating plant advice. Keep it up

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

ALfred Pisco I have been able to keep hornwort floating in my mbuna tanks, but you never know. 😀

[@mrek2068]

Excellent guide. Much appreciated.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@MongToph]

You sir are helping me out so much thank you !

[@KittyLovesGlover]

THANK YOU for straight forward, myth despelling information. And very easy for a novice like me to understand it, and not be overwhelmed. there are times i give up because i get overwhelmed. i'm going to move my betta into a 5g with a couple plants. new subscriber :)

[@KittyLovesGlover]

and ty for the links too!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's so cool! Thanks for watching. I hope your new plants work out well.

[@richardtuff6967]

When you said you don’t gravel vac, does this include sand?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I don't gravel vac planted tanks. I may take a gravel vac and hover over the surface if there is a spot that collects detritus. I do gravel vac all my non-planted tanks.

[@no-zx8vg]

Prime Time Aquatics what if it is a low planted tank?

[@muckshifter]

I dunno what I like best in "fishkeeping" more, the fish or the plants ... probably both. ;-)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

mucks Plants have really grown on me too!

[@RaulsAquaticsandReptiles]

I’m so impressed with your videos. Great educational video. I plan on adding some plants. Thxs 👍

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool!

[@ejfishes7610]

Nice work Jason! I use a lot of the plants you mentioned in your video as well!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yep, and you're doing a great job with them!

[@pipperthis7807]

Love 4:10 design ❤

[@christosspartos8583]

Just got a water sprite and "octopus" plant from Aquarium Co-op. Plants look beautiful, hopefully I can keep them that way.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool!

I love the jungle look underwater. Fish are happy.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I like it too. : -)

[@johnnybest6386]

U are my go to guy for fish profiles❤

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@chassitykellum1278]

Thank you for making this super simple for me

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks for watching!

[@littlem1001]

Is there any downside to using artificial driftwood and then having everything else be real? Plants and such. This channel has been such a big help, thank you!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Nope! Have fun!

[@tush2p]

Informative, Useful and interesting...must watch for planted tank beginners like me

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@moriahtuttle3701]

Informative video thank you 👍

[@mattd390]

Thanks for the great info.

[@dwayneparsons543]

Always great stuff!

[@ratsaremagic]

For some or other reason, I believe everything you say - seriously!

[@Beursblik]

Short and clear video. Thanks ^^

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Tercio Thank you!

[@DJTHUNDERHEAD]

Excellent Video Thanks, Cheers

[@CuriousFord]

Thanks again, this is a huge help!

[@briananderson1266]

Thanks a lot. I really like how you presented this info for beginners with plants. I have been overwhelmed with info as I have struggled with keeping plants, this clear and consise info is what I needed.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Brian Anderson Awesome! They’re worth a try. 😀

[@DCN2010]

Awesome video! I just found your channel and am brand new to keeping plants. I purchased a bunch of plants from Aquarium Co -Op last month. I’ve got a question... Where can I get Java Moss? Cory doesn’t have it on his site.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Craig Coss it’s usually available on both aquabid and amazon (as well as eBay). Just make sure the sellers have great reviews!

[@lynnberg7812]

I have a very basic question about the live plants...should I remove them from the pots they came in or just busy the pots in the substrate? I love the way you have some house plants across the top of some of your tanks.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good question. If the plants came in the plastic pots I would remove them. Usually the pot has a gel-type material in it that shouldn't go into the tank.

[@bradostle584]

thanks for the advice

[@aka-fullgaming]

Great topic! Nice fish tanks👌 Saying hi from Puerto Rico 👍

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks for watching!

[@DeFreeseAquariums]

Love a jungle tank. I have the the top 5 you mentioned and more. Great video!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool!

[@FullMoonAquatics]

Krips = Crypts / Cryptocoryne Love ya, Jason. But, if people want to look the plants up they will need to know how to spell it. But, great video. I have all low tech plants as well with Easy Green and HTH pool filter sand in most tanks. My water here in Houston is hard as well. I am also having lots of success with Aponogetons and Swords. Thank you, Jason!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Full Moon Aquatics Holy cow - the spell check must have gotten me on that one. Not cool!! Thanks for catching that. I reviewed this video a 100 times and didn’t catch that geez.

[@rimmey280]

Mary Jane is in your 👀 Great plants and video lol

[@raquelpereira9168]

thank you i really needed to know :)

[@StarBerryAnt]

Great video thank you for the help. Let’s just say for my first plants I did not choose the easiest 😅

[@StarBerryAnt]

Subscribed by the way great content.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad you are here!

[@mystrength2009]

Learned so much, thanks so much

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Magdalena Rodriguez Awesome - glad it helped!

[@growinginportland]

Thanks. I have 4 heavily planted tanks, and the plants are not doing so well. I think I'll stop Gravel vacuuming the substrate and order some of that Fertilizer. Cheers.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

MacManifest Should help!

[@noorkamalvip2068]

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[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Solid info. Thanks Jason.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Caylor's Aquatics Thanks !

[@king50g1]

I just found your videos and i love them!! If i might make a suggestion, when you do your intro and just immediately transition back to you saying "Hello this is Jason" what if you did a title sequence? During said sequence you showed a mini montage of some of your favorite tanks. Then transitioned back to you saying "Hello this is Jason" again love the content!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, I've been thinking about that for a while. :-)

[@ahanuamara]

Great video 👍 Thanks for the info

[@rickrodriguez6675]

Thanks 👍for the 🌱 tutorial, keep 🎥 coming. Enjoy your weekend my friend.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

rick rodriguez Thank you!

[@Angela_1106]

Hello Mr Jason, Happy New Year 2024. Thank you for this video. I am starting a 29 Gallon fish tank. For a first time I would like to have live plants 🌱 in my Aquarium and for substrate I am planning to use Sand and Not gravel. My question to you is the next one. Do I have to put soil at the bottom and sand on Top in order to have a good foundation ? Or it is ok only with Sand. By the way, I am using Fresh Water. Thank you and have a good day. Kind regards, Angie. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Have fun!

[@shaneslattery2512]

Great video thanks

[@kannadiga3644]

I entered the hobby for 2 things............ Plants and Corys.. Always was fascinated with building ecosystem rather then fish tank..

[@RealMangaAddict]

Whoa....that's one epic beard! Well done

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Why thank you. :-)

[@ohyeahyeah4497]

Loving the videos!!👍🏽👍🏽

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@spasticusautisticus3545]

Thanks fella,you are a diamond

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@christophershreiner5114]

Great beard man. 🧔

[@mraquaticnews5676]

Hey wassup Jason, saw your live stream with KGTropics. Thanks for info

[@richelimpengju6176]

thanks for the info,great video simple and easy for beginner to start,,,,

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Richelim Pengju Thank you for watching!

[@JeannetteShoreland]

Great video!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@DwightParker]

How about the kit LED/Hood combo's that came with my aquariums....dump them or try some plants and see......??

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Depends on the light, but we have used them to grow low light plants like anubias and even crypts.

[@TarasTankFriends]

Hello, noticed you didn't mention Amazon swords in this video, I've found those really easy to grow too and I am fairly new to the hobby. I have 2 different kinds in a 29gal, stuck a seachem flourish tab near each one, and they're growing like crazy. Gravel substrate and pretty hard water with pH of 8.5 (common to my area of Michigan). Couldn't these plants be included on the list?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Swords can be a solid option as well!

[@packard5682]

Great video! Are under gravel filters bad for the plants? Thanks for the video!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

packard5682 They can be if the roots grow into the holes and prevent water flow.

[@mexcanfun4498]

I put weeds for plants, like what are grown were it's very humid. Got some still alive and growing after 3 months. Some only last a week. Try it it's fun.