How to Setup a 55 Gallon Planted Aquarium: 6 Month Update

[@RegisAquatics]

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[@Трезвыйвзгляд-у8т]

Спасибо! Просмотр ролика доставил большое удовольствие! Неоны - одни из самых любимых моих рыбок!

[@letsgoforreal556]

How often do you feed the fish nice video- well done

[@daveedwells1829]

nice video thanks

[@markaranez7748]

Hi would like to ask if your water smells like sand. Thank u

[@wantsome-zs5sq]

How often do you do a water change on a tank like this?

[@FatherFish]

Your application of the Father Fish dirted system is important. Plants require soil. Providing a means of incorporating soil without dirtying the water is pure genius. Thank you for promoting the Living Aquarium.

[@hairlessrat9982]

You can't just claim the simple concept of a dirted aquarium as your own method. It has been done before your time. Calling it the "Father Fish dirted system" is screams pure narcissism to me. It's literally just dirt and sand... basically like claiming putting a plant in a terracotta pot as your own "system".

[@diyanagung7401]

@@hairlessrat9982 lol self proclaim father

[@DEXTER-TV-series]

@@hairlessrat9982 _"Plants require soil"_ (FF) And this is not so clear-cut. It is clear that you can do without soil. Watch _Aquatics by nature Fish talk. My 28 year old, low tech, no water change, no fertiliser tank._ Without dirt and without sand. And with gravel - _"the worst substrate for an aquarium!"_ (FF)

[@adamgale2189]

Father fish sucks

[@jeromenesan4576]

Diana walstad had issues with her dirted tank method and so did everyone else , father fish kinda did it right ​@@hairlessrat9982

[@galmanferguson]

Watching this on a rainy day like today makes me feel so relaxed. And the music is soothing as well. Thanks for the video.

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks for watching!

[@rajadey4919]

​@@RegisAquaticsVery beautiful sir, specially for newbies. More convenient if we can see a planted discus tank setup for newcomers in the hobby. Thank you.

[@daveyelian]

I found this video just in time. I was actually sitting here watching "how to clean used aquariums" because I just bought one this morning. I came across this video kinda by accident but boy I'm glad I did. After I get it all cleaned up, I want to go with live plants but I've never grown live plants in an aquarium before. Now, I'm a lot less nervous about trying. Thanks!!!

[@CPMateusz]

Sometimes simplicity is the key. You cannot hate this aquarium. Very well done.

[@1Kent]

Very cool. I never think a tank is overgrown, the more plants the better!

[@catherinesanchez1185]

Here here!!!

[@The-Cat]

Never say "never"

[@jgbw6467]

Absolutely stunning 😍 My type of aquarium. Gonna try making a little version. Thank you for sharing.

[@alexandredias9091]

Probably one of the most sootingh and relzxing aquascapes i've seen in 5 yeays into the hobby. In an era of dopamine rush , i've diligently wacthed every second. Astonishing mastery of building and ambient with so simple and unpretetntious plants, substrates , fish adn materials used. I'm trully insipred. Thank you for briging me a miuch better Saturday morning!

[@davidjames1815]

I appreciate the precision of this video in delivering "how-to". Very nice.

[@DavidDuMusic]

This is a really well produced video! I love the relaxing vibe and atmosphere, please do more update videos like this if you ever get the chance!

[@jokervienna6433]

Nice, easy and "carefree" tank set up. Very good plan from the start - you knew this was going to happen. Well done!

[@madisonshaw894]

I don’t own a fish tank but I’ve been consuming every video I come across on fish tank builds and I LOVEEEE your videos.

[@straightouttacornwall]

Have you got yourself an aquarium yet? :)

[@catherinesanchez1185]

Am I the only one who is jealous that he is able to push all these plants into the substrate and they stay there??? OMG, getting the plants to stay down was so frustrating for me. LOL

[@TobyCreates]

I’d recommend deepening your substrate! The more substrate you have, the easier it is for the plants to grip and stay down

[@djssquibbs3295]

lol me too

[@selong6013]

had issues when substrate only half inch deep, try adding more

[@AquariumAficionado]

Deeper substrate and tweezers Be smooth with it or it won’t work

[@AquariumAficionado]

@@selong6013 half inch! That’s crazy lol all my tanks have 2-3 inches of substrate It’s Hard moving any plants after they settle because the floor of the tank becomes one big mat of roots Deeper the better I’d go 6 inches if I could no pun intended 🤣 but aside from it being a nutrition bed for your plants it becomes a home to biological bacteria and the more gravel the more biological capacity of the tank, more stable tank

[@hifikla]

Какая красота! Очень красиво и очень просто - любой новичок справиться. Может вы не поверите, но вы воспроизвели аквариум в советском стиле 🙂🌹

[@omzdubz]

Good to have you back regis

[@Lee-re1by]

Welcome back!

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you!

[@akshaythemallu2217]

Been waiting for your video for a long time☺

[@ElSenorMrTaco]

So relaxing, glad to have you back.

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you Taco!

[@stiaininbeglan3844]

If it weren't for the fact that I measured how much water it took to fill my own 50 gallon, I'd think mine was bigger than this one... But if indeed, this one is the same size as mine, dude. You're a big guy.

[@davidjames1815]

Spectacular natural aquarium🎉😊

[@EnragedTofu]

Damn it. Even though I cannot fit another tank in my apartment, this makes me want to design & create another planted tank.

[@grey7513]

Good to see you back.

[@fbasantajr]

Its been awhile, but glad to see your latest video. Thank you from NYC

[@IsuruCharunya]

Cool setup and nice shoes haha 😂

[@mix-r9g]

Woah pesticide field near by

[@dasivishal1672]

I’m in love with this tank

[@JOATMOFA]

This is breathtaking ! Subbed.

[@robw1571]

I would be nervous about getting soil for my tank on the edge of what looks like a farm field but it looks like it worked here.

[@PutSomeTwazOnIt]

The scape looks great!

[@AnitaandLucas]

Thank you for this video! I didn't know I could use soil from my yard! I'll have to give it a go!

[@dragonwithamonocle]

Just... Be careful. Runoff can carry pollutants really quite far, so if people in your area use weedkillers, pesticides, harsh driveway salts in winter... Might not be a great idea, even if you personally don't. Not sure HOW big of a concern it is, but you can never be too careful when it comes to keeping your pets safe.

[@IndoorEcosystem]

@@dragonwithamonocle very good advice. Something people always overlook.

[@sanelceric8438]

its cheap to buy a bag of dirt thats pesticide free, no risk of poisoning your tank

[@jacobgraham1156]

Beautiful tank. I actually did a similar setup in my 75gal years ago. The jungle Vals kept covering the surface. I think I would try regular Vals next time.

[@Surajmathur861]

#Thanku sir for giving me such eye soothing art,,,,follow u from bottom of my heart 🇮🇳

[@franklinsimiyonraj]

Glorious setup

[@s.rcreations3021]

Verry beautiful, look natural

[@DoQuangHau]

wow, so beautiful

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks!

[@micheledau1294]

Really enjoyed this simple design.

[@ShinarkAndLife]

A nice aquascape video...and i love the way that you make it. You have a nice work and keep moving guys.

[@CarthageHabba]

its not even aquascape, there was barely any scaping to it. hardscape at least, which is essential

[@EeshanKumar]

nice to see you after a long time :)

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks Eeshan!

[@alanfoster8444]

Wonderful project, pretty fish x

[@gregcoogan8270]

some wood on the bottom, some driftwood roots on one side to look like the roots of a tree, some angelfish and corys, along with the cardinal tetras, you'll have a great looking amazon trope tank

[@Gabensy]

I love it Subscribed

[@shylakatreenn]

looks so good

[@lr1902]

You need a big driftwood in the middle and will looks amazing

[@adventurefamily315]

cool, I just started setting up my aquarium

[@markfranklin8831]

Really nice setup great job👍

[@paulmasters8666]

Looks great, i would have put some wood on the bottom and some corydoros.

[@robw1571]

It looked like there was at least one in there right before the adding fish part.

[@Ace-gs7fv]

Stunning

[@QueenArtAquaticDesign]

Amazing bro

[@RudyDwiHandoko]

Great video❤

[@crimegeek]

Awesome video

[@mountaingreenery]

This video is so inspiring

[@RaviKumar-oh8um]

Wow very nature 💯💯💯🏞️🏞️🏞️

[@titorengha_nature]

So beautiful, I love it 👍

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you!

[@yudikhdk8928]

I never expect using simple dirt for base...i thought fancy soil bag, i hope i can immitate yours

[@djssquibbs3295]

cool man! saludos desde Costa Rica :)

[@taNNinhabitat]

Nice setup

[@siehop88]

Amazing ❤❤

[@rafaelrodriguez-rm8ec]

sooo peacefull to just stare

[@azamshakoor3098]

Nice set up bro 👍👌

[@CharlestonWhiteTV]

Dope content

[@byakko7777]

I love it, i have this fish and plants and i love see it

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks!

[@Johnnyroten]

How much is a bag of soil? ,and wouldn’t it be easier to do the planting in a few inches of water?

[@zubershaikh5546]

Woow so beautiful I have little planned aquarium

[@RiWaTbeK]

beautiful🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@momomnc7206]

@Regis Aquatics What is the disc of food attached to the glass in the intro and 6 month update?

[@Rye924]

How do you keep the sand so clean and white?

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

maintenance every day, that's the way of the sand

[@God7315-c1r]

​@@TheSunIsMyDestroyer ohh thats exhausting

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

@@God7315-c1r That's why I don't have sand. I don't like sand. It's coarse, and rough, and irritating, and it gets everywhere.

[@andriandjaya]

Nice super cool ❤️

[@MrBearAquarium]

wow 😍

[@bradleyhumphrey4505]

Love the setup, simple yet elegant!!! I was going to try something similar. However, I was going to try and use catgrass since my cat can't be bothered to eat it haha 😂😅🤪 Have you ever experimented with anything like that ? I figured if it works, it would be a super cheap alternative, and if it doesn't, well, I'm out like $5 😂

[@Hobilerle]

Amazing✌️

[@FoolyLiving]

Why does my val not get longer than 3"? It will spread fine, but it stays short and I've supposedly got the one that grows OUT of the tank so it should get long.

[@RegisAquatics]

I’m guessing it was mislabeled as jungle Vallisneria, but it’s actually dwarf Sagittaria. Jungle Vallisneria is the one you want and grows about 1-2’/week while dwarf Sagittaria maxes out at 3-4” tall

[@Patrickjk]

All good bro?? Didnt see you posting for a long time...

[@RegisAquatics]

Everything is good, just been busy at work. I have a few more videos I'm editing now, should have out soon!

[@floppyspb-user]

Красиво ! Финал отличный )

[@llantood23]

The matte black background paint. Is it just matte black interior paint? I want to do this also looks so good

[@ruhrpott7436]

Nice!!! And the crypts didn't make it?

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks! The crypts did well but I removed most of them because they looked out of place.

[@zaffiruddin6808]

Im so interested in setting up a fish tank with garden soil. Won’t there be an algal bloom ?

[@HeadsetProfessional]

Is it safe to use any organic top soil the same way as long as it has no pesticides?

[@carlosmejia3454]

Hi! Beautiful aquarium, very nice. Size?

[@Catslife-tv]

Sacré travail 👍 Je m'abonne

[@davidwilliams5407]

Beautiful tank and great photography! I've been away from the hobby for about 30 years. I'd very much like to get back into it after I retire next year. Things have obviously charged a lot in the last 30 years (e.g., you can have fish and plants shipped to you now?!?). I've got a million questions. I'll look for the answers to most of my questions in other videos, but I do have one question now. Isn't it a risk to use dirt from the wild? Couldn't there be toxins in the dirt, or couldn't the dirt cause undesirable pH changes or something?

[@bryanbaker3217]

Maybe a silly question. Do any harmful chemicals come off of the painted filter pieces?

[@imoan1976]

I was thinking same thing why not buy black ones I thought they are usually black anyway.

[@kacamatamancing]

Mantab lur

[@dutchbird100]

No shots of the diatom phase?

[@Mahmoud99q]

I own an empty aquarium. Its dimensions are 50*50*50 cm. My friend, who follows you on your page, told me... First... about the clay substrate, how high should it be... and then the second layer of sand, how high should it be? ..and how many plants should we grow...and finally, how many watts should the lighting be and how many hours should it be on...and I am sorry for the long question.. I am following you from Palestine.

[@maryannyoung326]

Do you use fertilizers?

[@BharathKumar-d3c5r]

Super

[@MrSalazar8286]

Where did you get your lid from?

[@divyaswejan431]

Brother What sand u have used in it?

[@SoTypicallyMeh]

damn i wish I’d seen this before setting up my tank. i kinda want to do just jungle val from front to back and a bunch of slow-moving fish like pea puffers. no sight lines anywhere.

[@SamBentley-c1x]

Hi, what sand was used in the video please?

[@jayamanisam797]

Are you used RO water?

[@KyleS369]

not sure if you will see this but could you tell me if your running all the color on the RGB planted light 100% or how to you have your setting on your light ?

[@darkrose8777]

What paint brand did you use?

[@jimmycha12345]

How many bags of the 20lb did you use? 2? 3? Let me know. I’m looking to do a 75G

[@jacobmcmahon1915]

What is that food tablet you stick to the glass? I can't find that for the life of me

[@macrosetellagracilis9946]

Sera o nip

[@ZXVFGTYUI]

Any dry worm cube can be fixed on class wall

[@ViniApolinario]

Aren't the vallisneria alkalizing your water?

[@ashwinikumar6413]

❤❤❤

[@joshuaeasterly7273]

Siiick

[@Moerp100]

Isn't it risky using soil from a farmland? Because of all the pesticides and fertilizer?

[@Sathish_12]

so no need of liquid ferts and Co2 & what is the difference in using costly Aquasoil like ADA & soil from backyard?

[@yawg333]

you can see the difference. the Vallisneria and sagittaria didnt grow much in 3 months. and the crypts are either dead or dwarfed. this setup wont let you grow alternanthera, rotala or even elodea. aquarium plants need nutrient dense substrate because a lot of it is lost in the water column. if you want to lock in aquasoil nutrients you can cap that with small gravel layer. your most important equipment is your filter and light. CO2 is just an accelerant and can control algae.

[@emersonrocha1665]

Meu aquário também é plantado e seu fundo é de húmus com terra preta, eu coloquei uma rede mosquiteira para separar a terra, essa montagem que ele fez vai dar problemas no futuro pois quando for remover alguma planta a terra vai se misturar na areia (pior sendo branca) e vai dar problemas. Para que seja plantado com terra precisa por a lateríta a dolomita, turfa e npk no fundo, as plantas precisam de tudo isso e leva muito tempo para a estabilidade, meu aquário levou quase 6 meses para suportar a vida de camarões.