The EASIEST AQUARIUM Plant every BEGINNERS should have (HYDROCOTYLE TRIPARTITA)

[@ZaheerFirdaus]

why the heck i never saw this guy the whole time i was dabbling in aquascapes??? he is funny as heck!

[@AquaristForFun]

Haha, thank you so much 😀😀

[@jarryd_phillips]

You need more followers dude. You're content is great.

[@jarryd_phillips]

PS - I added some to my two aquariums today

[@AquaristForFun]

WOW!!!! thank you so much!!! I'll be posting more videos so always keep an eye out! =)

[@AquaristForFun]

NICE!!! Good luck!!!!😀

[@Rifqi_h3b4t]

Bruh dis guy deserve more subs😂😂

[@apoorv1441]

lol bro your humour is amazing, i literally rewind your video on every punchline to watch that part again

[@AquaristForFun]

haha! thank you

[@cahillp3]

I had no idea what this plant was in my tank until now. I threw it in. It floats at the back corner and has started emerald growth. Beautiful plant. Thanks!

[@AquaristForFun]

That is awesome! I still have the original plant from 3 years ago and have used it in different scapes since

[@AnotherH8er]

I had my first planted aquarium years ago and helping my friend setup really made me want to get back into it. I saw this plant at my local fish store and I'm looking for care tips and info, so thank you so much for your informative video!

[@AquaristForFun]

Welcome! Good luck with your new setup!

[@franzbernadez3125]

I've been looking what this plant exact name was, whenever i tried describing it to people in the hobby they would always say "it's Pennywort". I was suspecting it was probably some type of pennywort but the local species of pennywort here in the Philippines grows way too big for small tanks. Glad that i know what its called now. Can't wait to buy one.

[@AquaristForFun]

its a really great plant and is actually 1 of my favorite. There are a lot of sellers in the Philippines.

[@jenmqkeeper]

I just purchased one of these this afternoon! Thanks for all the information. I really like your style! Definitely going to check out more of your videos after I plant my Hydrocotyle tripartita. Subscribed!

[@AquaristForFun]

Good luck! I have an Instagram as well. When it's all done you can share your tank to me, I'd love to see it. Thanks!

[@ramonsita625]

I’ve been keeping aquariums for years and the tripartita has been my favorite since I discovered it. Thanks for sharing!

[@AquaristForFun]

exactly. its my personal favorite 😉😀

[@wingheiwong7336]

Just got some! Perfect video! New sub cheers bro ❤️ from Sydney 🇦🇺

[@robertlefler6644]

I gotta say, the best info I’ve found on this plant. Just picked up some and I plan to use it in my aquatic turtle tank and my planted community tank and probably feed it to my Mbundu cichlids, totally cool, thanks.

[@AquaristForFun]

you're welcome!!! Im glad you appreciated it! 😀

[@theredriverreaper3762]

Dude!! You should have over 2 million followers! This video not only taught me, "how to".... But, I had fun and laughed, while also learning, "how to" (dwarf pennyworts)

[@AquaristForFun]

thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed it

[@guitarprophetyt7164]

About to buy some. Thanks for such a detailed and passionate Explanation.

[@marlenyr7121]

Great video. I just got some of this plant and look forward to ... doing something with it in my aquarium. :D

[@AquaristForFun]

Good luck!😀

[@steflewins]

great video great plant!!!!!

[@AquaristForFun]

Thanks so much!

[@chrisihouck8393]

Yes! Love the soft look - placing it on wood and crevasses. Joining grasses - straight and twisted, moss, and Anubias. Enjoyed the humor!

[@AquaristForFun]

thank you so much!!!!😁

[@vikalawa5301]

Thank god i bought it unknowingly it was looking for cooler than hair grass or Montecarlo for me and i thought to buy it ,good decision in first try

[@campamocha6094]

Informative, humorous and informative…also, humorous.

[@AquaristForFun]

hahahaha!! thanks 😀

[@mer_cozy]

This was absolutely helpful! I just got it and I was so scared of breaking it because they were all attached to each other in it’s container (tub)

[@AquaristForFun]

happy scaping!

[@mamajama9987]

How did you train it to grow in a dense bush and outside the tank

[@lou9294]

Thanks for the tip my friend I've been thinking about getting some for a carpeting plant God bless be safe

[@AquaristForFun]

You're always welcome!

[@AquaristForFun]

Were you able to get yourself a H. pinnatifida?

[@lou9294]

@@AquaristForFun yes I was able to get some but I don't think it's hygrophila pinnatifida it looks like creations staurogyne sp. bihar but I did get me some Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan' I got four bunch that is coming they're were $7.99 a piece I have a little 5 gallon that I've been having for probably 8 years I'm going to set up with one cup of it and some anubias and buce this is a video that I attached oh what I received in the mail let me know what you think it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/raGUYadpptdgitU

[@bbuz]

Thanks for sharing, its a great plant, have it in most of my aquariums. I have always an emersed backup of this plant in a terrarium because some fishes and snails will eat it. SAE i confirm, plecos probably, apple snails eat it.

[@froggie5624]

Oh wow this sounds like a really cool and pretty plant! I would like to try it someday.

[@AquaristForFun]

Yeah it is. I love the vine-y look it gives.

[@poppytw583]

Yes, am going to get this plant now today! Thanks for the great tip!

[@AquaristForFun]

its great plant and very easy to propagate. i have it on 3 of my tanks and it just came from a single pot

[@poppytw583]

@@AquaristForFun, planted it in 3 small pots. Will keep you posted 👍

[@ninaweiss4785]

I bp just bought a small penny wort also called hydrocotyle umbrella. I have a 55 gallon fish tank w fresh water small fish In it. I’m afraid it’s going to shade out all the light for the fish because it floats on top. I bought it in earth & it was sitting in a tray of water. I’m thinking of returning it it will crowd out everything. What’s ur thoughts?

[@butkusfan23]

I like your personality and although I have already been doing this for years, you can always learn more things. I just subbed. Good luck!

[@AquaristForFun]

Awesome!!! thank you so much! I think our hobby needs someone quirky and stupid like me 😄😅, so beginners won't get intimidated by just how complicated some aspects are.

[@mofish3601]

Thank you! This was the third video I watched on this plant and all I wanted to know was if I could “plant” it on top of a log to make it look like a tree. I didn’t want to kill this beauty but really loved my idea!

[@AquaristForFun]

Yes you can do that actually but if I could personally suggest 1 plant to use on a "treetop" I'd personally suggest Micranthemum "monte carlo" because it has finer leaves and can grow just by being attached to a hardscape.

[@xmaTKDmma]

i must nit have enough light. mine grows slow so im looking to arange the tank and remove my floater plants and both probably affect the light my lower plants are getting

[@boysith1911]

Hi thanks for the advice cause I just bought ttwo pots of hydrocotyle tripartita!! I am planning to grow it emersed

[@AquaristForFun]

Best of luck!

[@Player56494]

will it grow in sand alone? if not what should i buy i currently just souse sand and seachem flourish

[@MagePawle]

Great video for a beginner like me. This is going to be the first plant in my first tank

[@AquaristForFun]

WOW!!!! good luck with your planted tank! once you're finished with your setup I'd like to see it, you can send a picture to my instagram account!!!! happy aquascaping!!!!!

[@MagePawle]

@@AquaristForFun Thanks, will send you a photo when it's finished, and maybe a picture of the project xD

[@AquaristForFun]

@@MagePawle thank you!!! =)

[@shahiferdous]

definitely will be going for it

[@AquaristForFun]

go for it!!!!

[@boywonderhenry1552]

I have 3 baby turtles in a 20 gal tank on the indoors. When it gets warm, I have 50gal tank outdoors with a wire screen on top of it where they will be living. I think I wil be getting some guppies and a couple plants. What you think?

[@AquaristForFun]

yeah go for it!

[@shailen8010]

Great video! Get this man some more subs

[@AquaristForFun]

Thank you so much!

[@rafaeldathird4385]

Yes this is the very best,,, from all the plants that i have planted in my low tech tank,, this is the only plant that thrives

[@AquaristForFun]

Great 👍 I even used it in a fishbowl, no artificial lights, no soil, no filter no fertilizer. haha

[@ALKaorix]

4:20-4:23 😂😂😭😭🤣🤣 I laughed so hard idk why ... you are soo funny 😁.

[@AquaristForFun]

Im glad you liked it. I love "CRACKING" butt jokes. hehe. get it? CRACK-ing? hahahhaha

[@matthewmann7405]

thanks bro these literally EVERYWHERE in Mississippi

[@AquaristForFun]

wow! must be a haven for other species as well!

[@onurcaku7752]

Hello, I want to ask you a question. Can I grow this plant by sticking it only on a stone without sand? There is no sand in the aquarium and can it grow by sticking it on a stone without sand?

[@ctymich]

Just info thank you for the video

[@AquaristForFun]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Aquascaping!

[@nickbailey5201]

Hi I've recently purchased this in vitro in small pot I have a mountain/cave I made from lava rock that comes out of the water could I just place this on top as long as it has access to water?

[@AquaristForFun]

yes!!!! I've done it before

[@nickbailey5201]

@@AquaristForFun thankyou

[@teguhbudiono2429]

Hydrocotyle tripartita ? love at the first sight :)

[@AquaristForFun]

I know right! No wonder Mr Takashi Amano loved using this plant!!! 😍😍😍

[@Hero101010]

Really cool hilarious video! Thanks for the information, I'm working on my first scaped aquarium and you've helped me a lot! Cheers from Portugal!

[@AquaristForFun]

Good luck with your first! JUST a warning tho, it'll multiply. I started with one now I have 6 in 2 different countries, hahaha

[@Hero101010]

@@AquaristForFun Thank you for the heads up! It's being a lot fun just planning the layout, I can't wait to have it up and running!

[@joycehendry3595]

Thank you Ace video

[@AquaristForFun]

thanks! 😀

[@SilasLindemberg]

Bro just got into my mind and sorted out every doubt i had

[@emrekanburoglu]

Thanks for video i, that abspkutly what ım looking for.

[@aquaphile5400]

Does it need co2? Is that lowlight?

[@AquaristForFun]

No, it can do well even without co2. I have kept some in a bowl with no co2, no ferts, no soil and no artificial light only sunlight and i used it to farm some more H tripartita. Its a fast growing low tech plant. But if you add highlights and co2 and ferts it'll even be more faster to the point of being invasive

[@aquaphile5400]

Ohh thank you so much!❤🤘

[@gismosfinalform2031]

Hmmm, so does it ever grow four leaves like the famous lucky clover? And my fav plant might be lotus or maybe dwarf sag because it grows easy for me lol

[@SmollCuteFenne]

Simple, concise, and great explanation, tq for the guides 🤣

[@AquaristForFun]

Thank you!!! I'm happy you liked it!!!

[@williamtrevourtaberara3870]

is it the same as gotu kola in terms of being versatile? i have lots of gotukola (pennyworth) in our garden. can i also use it as a design for my aquascape ?

[@AquaristForFun]

Gotu kola is versatile but personally I think Hydrocotyle tripartita is more versatile as it can be used as a carpet plant. Gotu kola, like other pennyworts has a tendency to grow vertically and attempt to reach the surface. Plus you can tie or glue H. Tripartita to hardscapes unlike gotu kola,

[@AquaristForFun]

I have not personally tried gotu kola yet. But it does kinda look like Hydrocotyle verticillata .you can use it on your aquarium I guess especially with the emersed setup

[@theworshipbunker]

Just got me some Hydrocotyle in the mail today!!! Can’t wait to plant it. Or not plant it. Either way, it’s gonna looks awesome in my nano tanks. Thanks for the solid video!!!

[@AquaristForFun]

you are welcome!

[@shradhaanchan9493]

Can it be grown in normal tap water or one needs to make some water adjustment...will it survive half submerged in *tap water* in a fish bowl( without fish)

[@AquaristForFun]

yes, on my other video with top 5 easy green plants, i included this plant i think. I also have shown EXACTLY what you were saying

[@shradhaanchan9493]

@@AquaristForFun can you give link for the same . I was planning fr aquarium like thing..but friend told check what kind of water it needs will tap water (normal) water be fine, ph value and all..i got worried.. it wont rot in water ,will it?

[@ObieGuppies]

I like your fun, conversational video style! I once grew this plant in a guppy breeding tank along with guppy grass, and it had crazy growth. It was beautiful! Then I moved it to other tanks, and it withered and died. I've since bought it a few more times, but the same thing happened. I've just broken down and reset up two tanks and am trying it again, this time from an invitro cup and attached to hardscape instead of planting. I'm also moving it closer to the light. Wish me luck! Oh, and my favorite plant is anything I can keep alive.

[@jawadshahriarshapnil9851]

Will it grow without CO2?

[@heluspaul671]

How to propagate POTOMAGETON GAYI

[@sgvaldepena488]

Will it survive even if its shaded? Planning to buy soon.

[@AquaristForFun]

yes. it will not die or melt but you'll notice the stem will be a bit more leggy or long. the more light the bushier and more compact the growth will be. but going back to your question, yes it will survive

[@adityasinghthakur683]

Liked,subscribed,thankyou for sharing this knowledge its very useful for bigenners like me😁,i have 1 branch of hydrocoty,i placed it on artificial tree in aquarium,hope it will become dense in 2months.

[@AquaristForFun]

Wow! Yup just give it some time. The emersed one on my tank just started with 5-10 main stems. I've been trimming it every week since then because it grows so fast. Good luck with your plant, update me in 2 months!

[@ЮлияФролова-о5р]

Hello. Could you help me please? I have problems with my hydrocotyle growth. It has small leafs, they have bad form, it doesn’t grow. I have now no3 about 10mg/L, po4 about 0,3 mg/ L. I used tetra complete substrate and quarz sand. I think I have light good enough and co2 - non very strong as I have 300lt. aquarium. But I have co2. I use 50% of osmosis with 50% of normal water. I have ph about 7, kh about 6, gh about 7. When I tried to add po4 and micro - I had all types of algae’s. I can’t understand what needs have my hydrocotyle. The plant is feeling bad. Very bad.

[@AquaristForFun]

I think you'll need a bit more nitrogen if leaves are growing smaller because as other plants grow so does their nutrient uptake. UNLESS the specific species you have is the Hydrocotyle Tripartita "MINI". This mini version grows only about half the size of normal tripartita leaves. Mini versions I think are originally from Australia and ADA sells those specific species. So just clarify with the seller what specific species they are selling

[@ЮлияФролова-о5р]

I have both types of hydrocotyle, they both staying bad. This is my first aquarium. In the beginning I used Tetra plantamin fertiliser that contains iron and other micro elements. That caused growth of algae all types, also ciano batteries. About 4 months I tried to delete all these algae. I changed water every day 10% and added batteries for aquarium. Now water is clean, there are little of algae. But my plants are feeling bad. I can’t understand if the problem that this tetra complete substrate throws something in water, or if there is a lack of micro elements, or there are too much micro elements. I use sera tests, they don’t show me the iron. But I’m sure that when I used fertiliser there was lot of iron. I don’t know what to do 😭🤷😂

[@AquaristForFun]

@@ЮлияФролова-о5р Micro ferts dont cause algae, I'm using EI method which is like overdosing on MICRO and MACRO ferts and i Dont have algae. you need to dose both micro and macro fertlizers otherwise it will affect plants. unhealthy plants cause algae

[@ЮлияФролова-о5р]

@@AquaristForFun, thank you for your help 🙃

[@tivo3720]

This plant leaves are turning yellow... Why is that... Plz help. My tank is low-tech

[@AquaristForFun]

Most probably nutrient deficiency.

[@conorkiser5727]

I love hydrocotyle tripartita I just wish it would grow better for me submersed in my tanks 😢

[@robyd]

Got one just now. Went to the pet store to get Panda and Albino Cory but they didn’t have any…. So I walked out with these 😍

[@AquaristForFun]

Too bad, Panda Corys are the cutest 2nd only to Pea puffers IMO. But atleast you walked out with something. How is your plant? I still have the same Hydocotyle tripartita from this video even after rescaping the tank 3 times now. hahah

[@drpout7007]

I got this from my mom's garden, didnt even know it can grow in water :)

[@AquaristForFun]

Wow that's nice. Most hydrocotyl species are like marshy plants that can grow well on both emersed and submerged

[@bettajanggut2852]

Thank you for the info, new subs here...👍👍

[@AquaristForFun]

Thanks for the sub!

[@jessyyokole4709]

Very informative video! How did you start growing yours emersed? Did you tie it to the wood, glue it or just roll it around?

[@AquaristForFun]

I just took a big clump and placed it near the water surface area. I didn't glue it or tie it so every time I need to trim it, I can just pull it out and put it back

[@jessyyokole4709]

@@AquaristForFun thanks for the answer. I was wondering how you kept it in place but I'm guessing it stays there thanks to the weight / density of the big clump and the emersed wood.

[@AquaristForFun]

You are always welcome!

[@Ryan0Gray]

Making a bonsai tree with it next week 👌🏻

[@AquaristForFun]

Ooooh good luck!!! Its been 2 weeks. how was it?

[@Ryan0Gray]

@@AquaristForFun I've decided to do it in my dry start method 20 gallon that's 4 weeks in now. So I've held off on putting it in because I want to keep the aquatic growth of the plant. The dwarf hair grass has come in beautiful with great spreading though. My HT has EXPLODED in my 40 gallon, im hoping that the transplant goes smoothly in September.

[@AquaristForFun]

ohh i find the regular Hydrocotyle tripartita very hardy even when transitioning from emersed to submerged. I even planted one on my indoor plants pot and its alive and well

[@Ryan0Gray]

@@AquaristForFun that's incredible!! I'm going for it now, the tiny step like leaves are going totally be perfect

[@ginnykeller7431]

I subscribed from both my KZbin accounts! Now question...........! Are these tips interchangeable with "dwarf Japenese pennywort?"

[@AquaristForFun]

thank you so much! Most of these tips are. The growth requirement will be a bit higher if you want to see better results like shorter internodal growth. BUT if you simply want to see it grow then yes! I had the same exact specie inside an icebox with no light source or filtration and it lived for a month before I started to see some yellowing. I even threw a few trimmings into my houseplants' damp soil and it started to grow emersed on the houseplants pot.

[@kellyannkraynak9847]

I purchased H. tripartite two months ago. It did well at first, but then died back. It is starting to regrow, buy very slowly. I have it loosely on a manzanita branch, basically floating. Six hours of LED light a day and Seachem Flourish once a week. It started to grow green algae on it about a week ago. Any tips??

[@AquaristForFun]

hmmm, where did you get your H. tripartita? you may have received a plant that was grown emersed or even partially emersed thats why they melted after adjusting to underwater growth....in terms of algae on your H tripartita, Ive rarely seen algae grow on it since its a very fast growing plant. since you mentioned that it was loosely attached to your wood, I'm guessing its proximity to the light is what's causing the algae problems. Once plants grow, their nutritional requirements increase as well. Sadly, Seachem Flourish only contains micros and very little Nitrogen and Phosphorus. Nitrogen and Phophorus is 2 of the 3 main elements for healthy plant growth including Potassium. What I can suggest is either get a much more comprehensive liquid fertilizer, propagate new stems of H tripartita on the lower portion of your aquarium just incase its closeness to the light is the problem...

[@AquaristForFun]

I may have forgotten to mention it in this video, but if you are growing plants attached to a hardscape, it would be really helpful to provide the nutrition into the water column by using complete liquid fertilizers, this will supplement the nutrients they are supposed to get if planted on soil..

[@kellyannkraynak9847]

@@AquaristForFun Thank you! I purchase them at a local fish store. I know they were submersed in their tank floating and are tissue cultured. I will transfer them lower in the tank and look into a different fertilizer. If you have any favorite liquid or tablet fertilizers you recommend? Thank you for your reply and the video, both were most informative.

[@AquaristForFun]

@@kellyannkraynak9847 hmmm? I used to use TNC complete. But now Im mixing my own liquid fertilizers. Hehe, the video tutorial will be posted in a day or two. hehe so stay tuned. =)

[@ejvaldoz8107]

hello sir! what is the common name of that plant

[@AquaristForFun]

water pennywort? Im not 100% sure tho

[@ejvaldoz8107]

@@AquaristForFun thank you

[@cherrypotestas4015]

Thanks!

[@AquaristForFun]

You are welcome!

[@JJLewin1]

Can you remind me what this plant is called :)

[@Raulitosway38]

@@JJLewin1 penny worth dwarf he using the technical term

[@ainzainsworth6878]

mine keeps on melting.😣

[@AquaristForFun]

OK, firstly where did you get your plant? are they from a reputable source? or something that resembles a H tripartita and labelled as H. tripartita? and what fishes/livestock do you have in the tank? Ive never experienced any melt on mine if you've seen my top 5 easy plants, ive even kept this plant in a fish bowl with no soil, no aritificial lighting, no co2, no filter and the only light source was sunlight from the windows and I used it as a plant farm for H tripartita.

[@kaboomaroom1629]

Saan mo nabili yan lods?

[@AquaristForFun]

dito sa UK ko nabili yung akin, K2Aqua ata or sa Riverwood Aquatics.

[@dodocheb]

Thanks

[@Safari87]

Thx!

[@AquaristForFun]

No problem!

[@renan3279]

Obrigado.

[@AquaristForFun]

Você é bem vindo 😀🙌😀

[@mariaramnath6790]

I need one plant

[@AquaristForFun]

You should try looking at your local fish store. they usually have one!!!! 😀😀😀

[@no-knickers-emma1112]

@@AquaristForFun Pefect reply 🤣

[@Saint_rk_]

Salve mano sou Brasil lugar dos peixe mais famosos do mundo, como acará bandeira, tetra neon cardinal, Oscar, pirarucu

[@lexicordova154]

Lmao hilarious video, thank gou

[@AquaristForFun]

Gour Welcome!😍😀

[@tahmidtheagent4714]

God you are so funny. I don't understand why nobody noticed this.

[@AquaristForFun]

hehe, thank you for noticing. hehehhe

[@mrbodyrot]

“The more you know…” 🤣😂

[@AquaristForFun]

lol glad you appreciated that part hahahaha

[@Hero101010]

LMAO at perfect crack xD

[@AquaristForFun]

hahaha! took me multiple takes just to say that joke with a straight face.

[@P-aquarist]

HYDROCOTYLE TRIPARTITA 💌

[@toobar908]

grass

[@9410558]

I can hear that youre a filipino

[@AquaristForFun]

haha you heard it right. hahaha

[@ZeroCarbo]

lol

[@Jotto999]

Your editing is unbearable

[@AquaristForFun]

sorry about that. I was on a very bad meme phase when I started my YT channel. I'm trying to turn down my meme clips to a minimum for some of my latest uploads. thank you for the feedback. 😀

[@lukeabberley98]

@@Jotto999 give him a break !

[@RedSaber90]

Thanks 👍

[@AquaristForFun]

you are welcome. thank you