5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Growing Rooted Aquarium Plants

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@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

*What are the best planted tank tips that wish you'd known as a beginner?* I've learned so much from you and will be collecting the top comments for Part 3 of this series. If you missed Part 1, watch it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irCVdrmBmpOxd2Q.html

@kathydubya18 5 жыл бұрын

I did exactly what you said not to do in your first point. I bought immersed plants from Petco and felt like a failure when they melted back. That was a few years ago before I discovered the fish tank community on KZfaq. I enjoy your videos and love how you credit your fellow FishTubers by name! 👍

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And yes, I'm still very much in the learning phase too. Definitely gotta give props to other people who have taught me so much!

@coolasrc 5 жыл бұрын

I think a tip would be to give your plants as much light as they need but don’t over do it as it will cause an algae bloom. Also maybe something about snails how some eat plants and some help clean algae off plants. Nice video btw👍👍

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

@@coolasrc Yes! I'm still learning to dial in lighting myself. Probably should dedicate a whole video to that.

@ryansucks-sucks395 5 жыл бұрын

As always great video! I recommend you try rotala it is so cool to see its rapid growth. :]

@attitudealive8690 5 жыл бұрын

i take a pinch of dirt from an unmarked grave and spinkle it into my substrate on a moonless night. some people say also use gypsy tears , but they are hard to get.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Lol! Sounds like a plan. :D

@Supernaturalman92 4 жыл бұрын

Dont forget dirt from a crossroad and rattle snake skin. Goofer dust works wonders for a planted tank

@attitudealive8690 4 жыл бұрын

i used to channel the dreams of the unborn using a giant antenna i stole from an indian graveyard (pajeets not geronimo), but this is ussually not going to make a difference if you follow all the other steps.

@genmockify 4 жыл бұрын

There are gypsy center's in each state where you can offer a bribe for tears. Just look for the adults that always dress like they are going clubbing.

@renegadebikersol2936 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the ground up beak of a one legged chicken. Otherwise you risk Stockholm syndrome.

@MasterBlek 4 жыл бұрын

"Don't move it"... I tell that to my rabbit snails but it's like they don't understand me. XD

@GirlTalksFish 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@yoshigeddon4892 5 жыл бұрын

One thing i wish i knew when getting into planted aquariums is how to tell what nutrients your plants may be lacking

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, you're right! That's a very important topic. Okay, I'm definitely writing that one down as a future video idea.

@yoshigeddon4892 5 жыл бұрын

@@GirlTalksFish substrate is another one, my current substrate is play sand and it is suffocating the roots

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

@@yoshigeddon4892 Oh no, very good to know!

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 жыл бұрын

@@yoshigeddon4892 I'm using Quickcrete brand general purpose construction sand, comes in a 60 pound bag from Menards, just gotta rinse it real good, it has some clay in it. Has a good mixture of grain sizes and is a nice natural color.

@victoriawhyte5379 3 жыл бұрын

@@GirlTalksFish yes yes yes

@craigsfreshwaterfishplants9426 5 жыл бұрын

Using the glue trick (like you do for annubius) on stem plants works also. Glue some of the roots/stem, to a small rock, bury the whole thing, it will hold it down until the roots get established, do not over do it with the gel superglue, less is more. Very effective for stem plants, baby crypts etc... I use small lava rock, since the roots can bound to the porous structure. Hope this helps!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Whaattt? Mind blown! That's an awesome trick; never heard that before. Will definitely have to try it.

@robinsonjared1297 4 жыл бұрын

Which glue do you use?

@sschario60 4 жыл бұрын

Just used this idea to re-re-replant a Vallisneria root cluster in my substrate of pool filter sand/aragonite. Will also give Flourish Advance a try with my weekly Easy Green dose. Thank you both!

@jacklandismusic 4 жыл бұрын

A good stem plant tip: If your stem plants don’t have roots, don’t plant them right away. If you stick an elodea stem into the gravel, it could very easily just rot and break. Instead, let your stem plants just hang out and float for a while. They’ll grow roots eventually, and *then* you can plant them. Or you can leave them where they are, and the roots will eventually find the gravel on their own, and your plants will be anchored where they are near the top of the tank.

@GirlTalksFish 4 жыл бұрын

Ooo, this is a great tip! Thank you so much for sharing.

@Mittzie Жыл бұрын

This + toss a pothos cutting off the side of the tank, pothos produce a lot of the natural rooting hormones and they put it off into the water

@Saternoc 2 жыл бұрын

This is the definitive guide to planted aquariums! Concise and informative! I've watched countless videos on KZfaq on this topic that didn't offer this much information in less than 10 mins! I'm done with moving my plants for good for now on.

@bifuriousaf 4 жыл бұрын

I have found that there is such a thing as too much light for some low-light plants. My anubias (from nana petite to nangi, etc) can struggle in my higher light aquariums where they're outcompeted by faster-growing, high light plants. Meanwhile, they thrive and grow much faster in my low light, blackwater tank along with java ferns!

@FishmanEricRussell 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I'm glad to see your channel growing so well

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your channel's blowing up too... those amazing DIY projects are out of this world! 🚀⭐🌜

@gwrachfel 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just starting out, using real plants for the first time. I really appreciate your detailed tips on how to do this. I've a green thumb with my garden and I'm excited to try my hand at submerged plants next, to show my kids how a micro habitat works. Thanks!!

@HaYNFishKeeper 5 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video great content on live plants nice job much love and aloha 🤙🏽🐠🌺🐠🤙🏽

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Hawaiian Peacock Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. :)

@auden5236 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Flourish advance tip! I recently started my first aquascape and started dosing this, and saw a MASSIVE boom in growth! That stuff really is magical!

@doctorwigglespank8933 5 жыл бұрын

This is an incredibly helpful video series. I'm just getting into the hobby, so once I actually get to the planting stage, I'll know what to expect if they seem to be dying off. I'm definitely looking forward to part three.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Yay, I'm so glad you're enjoying the series! There's just so much to learn and absorb. 🤯

@johnaitken7430 4 жыл бұрын

Rather impressed: articulate, succinct ..good info without intimidating nor patronizing. Well done..thank you

@GirlTalksFish 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means so much to me. :)

@zekereid8791 4 жыл бұрын

this is actually really helpful. i’m just now working on growing grasses and ferns in my tank, and also going to be growing some stem plants, because i’m working on creating much more hiding space in my tank, as i’m going to be adding in some kuhli loaches in a few weeks, but i have a crayfish. i know that’s generally a bad combination, but i feel confident that with the right size loaches, the right amount, and enough hides, that it will be just fine

@AquaApprentice 5 жыл бұрын

As always awesome presentation.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Aqua Apprentice Thank you so much! :)))

@AquariumCop 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent info! Will help so many for years ! 😀

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

AquariumCop Yay, thanks for stopping by! So glad you enjoyed it. :D

@shookla 5 жыл бұрын

So immensely relatable. Great advice and very encouraging for scapers in their early stages.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm still very much learning myself, so hopefully people can learn from my mistakes. 😂

@rob93aquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I love videos just like this helps a lot and will have your plants looking amazing 👍💪

@brojonathanjones5195 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video,thank you !

@AussieAquatic 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see the Plant LOVE spreading around, :)

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Yesss! I actually have a whole tank set up right now with only plants and I'm quite enjoying it even without the fish. :P

@AussieAquatic 5 жыл бұрын

@@GirlTalksFish Ahhh ……...the Aquascape tank, a whole different perspective :)

@Lumpydog 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video that I enjoyed watching. Really good information. Love the voiceover. I could listen to you talk all day. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Lumpydog! Haha, I've gotten lazy about appearing in front of camera...

@Sotdot3 4 жыл бұрын

Use rocks to help with: Keeping plants with roots in place. You can bury the roots and rock under substrates. Aquscape design. After 2 inches of substrate is put in the tank you can pile medium/large rocks to form a hill. Creating a nice downward slope. Next, add 2 inches of planted substrate and plants.

@ThomasOwl 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your honest and direct approach. Learning from our mistakes is key.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's definitely my goal - to save other people from the pain/annoyances I've had to go through. :P

@richardboudreau5461 5 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!! Thanks for your videos, looking forward to more.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Richard Boudreau Yay! So glad you enjoyed it. :)

@OmniversalInsect 5 жыл бұрын

I started with rooted plants and they grew very well

@Dtjsummers 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, thank you 🙏

@sonyaandfriends1388 4 жыл бұрын

Great video lots of good information!!

@djpseudoname2023 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I'm new to the aquarium hobby; came across your video and feel it is informative and helpful in my efforts to maintaining my aquarium plants. Thanks for posting.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Donald Johnson My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful. :)

@MmmDnBbitch 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Another fantastic video 👌 Hope you had a happy Easter! 🐣🐇

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome sauce! And happy Easter to you too. :)

@AQUASQUAD 5 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos plus your voice is too good 😅❤️

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Awww, thank you so much! That means so much to me! :)))

@vitamin2038 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you that helped me a lot I just started my first one today.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to ya!

@Thiriously 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Honestly just the clarification between rhizome plants and rooted plants was amazing! I had some luck with my rooted plants because I used a tiny bit of glue to attach them to this neat shrimp hide I have and then buried the whole cube my substrate. I ended up losing one of them but my ludwigia nearly thrived and I'm honestly obsessed with this plant now. I actually want to fill this tall vase I have with some of it to have it as just a decor plant on it's own. It's just so beautiful and I'm definitely better with aquatic plants than I am with terrestrial ones XD

@dannettepeters1507 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Advance is the BOMB!! Likewise, I started out my first planted tank with CaribSea EcoComplete and have been to happy with it to try anything else. I think with root tabs and liquid fertilizers, almost any medium grained substrate will suffice. Tank is looking good and Betta looks happy!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, I'm really liking my Eco-Complete substrate too. I want to try a more expensive substrate in the future and see if I like it or not. Maybe do a comparison video. :)

@zombiedeIcat 4 жыл бұрын

Lol im Living for the thumbnail. So sassy ! 😎😂 im gonna try to plant plants in my betta tank :)

@ChristiIsabel 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this informative video. I’m maintaining a 10 gallon with easy plants because I’m still learning. I really love it. Thank you for the tips. I was about to redo my tank but after watching this, I will not disturb the plants.

@GirlTalksFish 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Best of luck with your new planted tank. :)

@alexkavo8930 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Love your videos. One cool tip I’ve been trying out is to get rocks with holes all the way through them big enough for my bulbs and they seem to thrive without a soil substrate since they doing get dug up by curious fish.

@anthonyragan2696 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, good advice. Subscribed. :)

@t.c.baquariumfish3423 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video keep up the good work 😎👍👊

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

T.C.B AquariumFish Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. :)

@AQUAPLANET128 3 жыл бұрын

Girl I love you and your videos 😍❤️💕

@NicholeLynne28 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm at that point where I'm trying some rooted plants, and yep, the darn things keep floating! I'll have to try your tips!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's so frustrating! I've had a lot of luck with using plant weights and Flourish Advance. :)

@seanneal3747 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Dont buy a $15 plant and put it in with 4 cichlids. Lol. Leason learned.

@kennethmarrow3131 4 жыл бұрын

Sean Neal why?

@continuousself-improvement1879 4 жыл бұрын

@@kennethmarrow3131 cichlids eat the plants.

@engelsramirez4886 4 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Marrow also, they won’t do well bc of them pooping

@Anonymous-ee8ef 4 жыл бұрын

TO KYO that helps the plants

@engelsramirez4886 4 жыл бұрын

Devon Krowchuk the food that they get creates too much ammonia

@kadenkemp4701 5 жыл бұрын

I like your videos, you helped me to improve my fish tank

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

MrMadden 18 My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

@markhunter2244 5 жыл бұрын

Great info and tips 🤓

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Mark Hunter Thank you so much!

@peymanshamtoub4889 5 жыл бұрын

Awesomee video great info

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Peyman Shamtoub My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

@madfishdiva 5 жыл бұрын

Great information and great video. It took me hundreds of dollars and many plants to figure out the secret sauce to my aquatic plant success. One of the things I did which may be a challenge for some, is a let the plants settle and acclimate to my water before planting. I placed them in my "plant vault" as I called it. The secret to this activity was it was only a 5.5 g shallow tank. I used my special fertilizer combo which included Florish and I let the plants float for a while near the light ( inexpensive LED) and develop a better root system. It also helps to trim the roots slightly when you first get the plant as well. That has worked well for me, but I know some people may not have the patience for this method.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Ooo, interesting! I've definitely heard about floating plants near the lights to help them get used to their new surroundings. Thanks for the tip; will definitely write that one down!

@GrowingInterest 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the guide :) 👍💚

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Love your logo btw. :)

@GrowingInterest 5 жыл бұрын

@@GirlTalksFish thanks 💚😋

@GrowingInterest 5 жыл бұрын

@@rp101aquatics6 same same :D

@ccbusa05 4 жыл бұрын

First time I have watched one of your videos. You definitely know your stuff, two thumps up and thank you.

@GirlTalksFish 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, you are too kind! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

@paujjay 4 жыл бұрын

I love Seachem plant stuff, i use almost all of them at different points of my plant maintenance.

@arodsellhomes5637 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos & tips that come along... Also I love Aquarium Co-op btw. I love there aquarium fertilizer & there plants by the way. They are super helpful when you have questions just buy something as a thank you. I always buy most of my plants and products from them since I ask somewhat them a few questions... but love your channel and context! Please keep the videos coming...

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I've definitely learned a lot from Cory's channel as well. It's amazing what kind of interesting tidbits you can pick up from the live streams. :)

@xXGizmoXisXcoolXx 5 жыл бұрын

Felt like I had a peer-reviewed scientific essay read off to me. Great video! Well put together.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

@bhuvanana417 5 жыл бұрын

I just loved the whole well put together presentation. A Big thumbs up from India.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means so much to me!

@Pondandgardensanctuary 4 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos plus your voice is too good Great video! Well put together.

@GirlTalksFish 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@alimkassim 5 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks for sharing. We recently ran into those same situations and started overcoming it with those tips. One additional thing to consider would be your phosphate levels. We found ours to be a bit high which I believe can lead to more algae and also affect plant growth. Adding some phosguard to the mix has helped with the water along with the seachem dosing.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Ooo, interesting! I've heard about high phosphate levels causing algae. I may have to look into getting a test kit and experimenting with Phosguard in the future. Thank you so much for the tip!

@waxwing35 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@MA-zg2pz 3 жыл бұрын

Omg the plant weights would have been so good to know before 🤦🏼‍♀️

@ashokrayvenn 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and speaking voice. Just subscribed.

@musicmaster1428 5 жыл бұрын

You have such an energetic voice! Love it :D

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You totally made my day with that comment. :D

@mrtruckdriver071 4 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoy your videos .. 👍👍😊🙏

@njnaz13 5 жыл бұрын

Great short video and tips...😉

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

njnaz13 My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

@chloel2961 5 жыл бұрын

Love the Buce in your Betta tank!!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It took a while, but it's starting to really take off now. :)

@MP112791 3 жыл бұрын

Advanced definitely helped me out keeping some expert level plants in my tank. My only gripes are the smell and the tendency to form slime in your filter causing slow flow.

@triple10tanks10 5 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel! Great video

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Triple 10 Tanks Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. :)

@slaptheturtle7041 4 жыл бұрын

That is why i put sand and gravel below the below the gravel i put dirt

@gennivivecelesteeklund7762 5 жыл бұрын

I live in Washington where the water is like acid so I use a mix of gravel and aragonite to keep my tanks stable. I have Spears and Anubis and they seem to do great.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks so much for sharing with others who have super low pH as well. :)

@DankDaHerbalist 4 жыл бұрын

Ah the video I needed

@mello9258 4 жыл бұрын

“Jerk of a fish that likes to dig” **looks at goldfish**

@adoreyou7449 3 жыл бұрын

Mine at EVERYTHING. I put them in a pond and put lily pads on top, they ate those too 😭😭

@BentleyPascoe 5 жыл бұрын

I have two tips. The big one: If you have a dimmable light like the Fluval 3.0, start your light at a lower amount when first planting, like 35-50% (depending on tank height), this gives the plants more time to settle, establish roots and begin new growth while limiting algae's chance to flourish. The second one: If you want to use sand substrate, use a thin layer of small lava rock, typically found in hydroponics shops and some garden centers, at the very bottom of the tank, then cover with sand. This will cause less compact area that will give the roots room to spread out. This tip is especially useful with plants like Crypts.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Oh. My. Goodness. You are genius! I so wish I heard that tip about the small lava rock layer under stand before I set up my planted sand tank! Thank you so much for sharing... I'll have to find a way to share that awesome tip with my viewers!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

The first tip about limiting the lighting is awesome too. I'd heard about limiting ferts but that makes total sense to do both!

@BentleyPascoe 5 жыл бұрын

@@GirlTalksFish yep, I typically do a ramp up system when doing new tanks - anything 18-24" in height I start at 50% for 2 weeks, then check growth vs algae - if it looks good, up to 65-75%, then do that until I hit the full amount of light I want. In shorter systems I start 25-35% and do similar slow increases to my target lighting. Cheers!

@darrensalim4288 5 жыл бұрын

Plant more heavily/dense at the start of planting your aquarium, inorder to give your tank a more mature look and prevent problems regarding algea as there are more than enough plants to take in any access nutrients in the aquarium

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I have definitely learned my lesson with that one. The problem in the past was that I was always low on funds and could only slowly accumulate plants! Hopefully I can remedy that with my latest tank. :)

@josemontalvo4532 5 жыл бұрын

Good advice. Aquarium Coop is not the only place to get great advice on plants. There are a few good books that can teach you volumes!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Very true! Do you have any books to recommend? Would love to check them out!

@josemontalvo4532 5 жыл бұрын

A Gamer's Wife -Amazon and E Bay has the 3 books mentioned 1. “Sunken Gardens” by- Karen A. Randall is a excellent start. Her recommendations are fantastic too. Her book cover the whole planted aquarium gambit, plus plants! 2. “Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants” by- Peter Hiscock is a little bit more comprehensive on aquarium plants and how to grow them. You have enough to wet your hands on a plants! 3. Diane Walstad’s book is deep,” A treatise on the Planted Aquarium.” On fishes get anything by Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod or Dr. Leonard P. Schultz. Both are gone, but there work on fish is second to none.

@megangibbs9737 4 жыл бұрын

I think it would be cool to talk about brackish plants, salt tolerance, and planting to recreate estuary conditions.

@desolatedreams21 4 жыл бұрын

Megan Gibbs not too many plants live in brakish. I have had success with moss, but that’s it. Also, mangroves are fine

@CatFish107 3 жыл бұрын

I believe one of the listed ingredients on the flourish advance is a rooting hormone, the same as you would find in rooting powder you'd use on terrestrial plant cuttings for propagation. Makes sense it would stimulate root growth.

@bhaskarrajlal2359 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome informative video... Will check other videos too.. God bless.. Keep the good work on...

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

@87gallardo87 4 жыл бұрын

i use miracle grow .5 “ then about another 2 inch of regular substrate for good plant growth take a while to stabilize due to Nitrogen spikes but great results as it ages

@meggrotte4760 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Great video')

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

@vimfuego7409 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. X

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Vim Fuego Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. :)

@michaelfickes1634 5 жыл бұрын

Been in the hobby a long time. Upgrading my 75 to a 125 finally going to go with live plants. Have everything ready just been trying to do plenty of research. Just scared of losing my fish. Have had some 12 years now. Thanks for the information. Subbed 😀🐠

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Oh good luck! You're going to love it; it's totally made me appreciate nature so much more since I started making little "ecosystems" for my fish. :)

@richardportelli1983 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, there are a couple of plants I have tried to grow and they have eventually just died for some unknown reason? An example is Hygro Pinnatifida. But just about every other plant I grow thrives so I think it is important to just keep going and try as many different plants and see what works for you.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

That is a definitely great tip I've heard recently: try many different plants to see what likes your water and tank setup!

@ladyt1866 5 жыл бұрын

Bringing back the indergravel filter really helps plants root better .

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Ooo, interesting! You're the first person who has mentioned that tip.

@lostinspacerobinson1527 5 жыл бұрын

Under gravel filters are making a come back , I've always used them ...

@gat-susama7409 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@whyme6182 5 жыл бұрын

I use soil topped with playground sand for my tank. it works wonderfully for my plants and fish

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

I've heard a lot of people recommend soil! I should give it a try someday. :)

@kvr8286 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like a goober. I know about emmersed versus submersed growth when you buy plants but I JUST realized why my amazon compacta isn't as large as when I bought it: it's current growth is its submersed form! :facepalm: Sometime you need to be reminded of stuff... Great vid! My current stock of stem plants are actually doing really well and are growing lots of healthy looking roots right now. I'm having some trouble keeping one of them rooted but if I only lose one stem from the 15 I bought I'm calling that a win :-D

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Yay, glad you liked the video! And you're right, 1 out of 15 ain't bad at all!

@everythingsamsungandiphone3251 5 жыл бұрын

Love ur video

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

everything samsung and iphone pro Thank you so much!

@joydillard2038 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving all this info! I'm trying to decide tank mates for 3 dwarf african frogs in a 29 gallon tank and which fish to get first.

@twunderaquatics1770 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Believe me I have definitely made my share of mistakes with plants. Over the years I have had issues with my lighting. That seems to be one of the major issues with planted tanks. Since Leds have came in to the picture it has made this part of the hobby a lot easier. My biggest suggestion is be patient and buy slow growing plants. Thanks.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I'm still figuring out lighting vs. nutrients vs. algae. Thanks for the great tips... I should make a whole video dedicated to lighting!

@robert673 8 ай бұрын

I have a 16.3 gallon tank and ever since I added 2" dirt, 2"sand and .5" gravel, my tank is thriving. Finally!

@sashawinnie1884 4 жыл бұрын

For beginners, the easiest way is to choose hardy plants like Java ferns, anubias, wisteria, hornwort and rotala, they multiply so fast even without co2 and fertilizers.

@shookla 5 жыл бұрын

Would love for you to do a video with your experience fighting algae. It’s probably been done to death but I think you’d do it in your own way which is valuable.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's on the top of my list but I'm still fighting it (lol). The betta tank definitely looks a lot better than before though, so I think I'm winning! 😁

@michaelmarffy7303 5 жыл бұрын

Another great show 😀 I just planted out my first aquarium... Say a prayer for me.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, praying right now! 🙏

@Jana63 5 жыл бұрын

OMG, you are so good at this! How do you know how to fix all us newbies? Keep these videos coming and maybe all my plants won't die before I learn! LOL!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I'm still learning and growing too... glad I can share all these lessons learned with y'all. 😊🌿

@EDKsurly 5 жыл бұрын

subd. good info! Im a salt guy but I might dive into the planted tank life. :)

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Woohoo, thanks for the sub! If you know salt, I'm sure you'll have no probs with freshwater plants. :)

@maxwats7234 4 жыл бұрын

I use the same substrate it even comes with it's own beneficial bacteria and plants! And tiny plants sprout every were eco escape is personally is the best.

@tommygun2050 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta love a good root 👍

@johnwells9089 3 жыл бұрын

Great information thank you ,What are the high dorsal fin fish at :55?👀

@Lil_eee 5 жыл бұрын

keep up the good work girl

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

@suee031 4 жыл бұрын

I find that flourish advance works really well. I do have problems with getting plants staying in the eco complete after planting though. They look like they are down but the next morning there is always one or two of them that are floating up at the surface. Do the plant weights cause a problem with lead in the water and how long should you leave them on for and how do you get them off without uprooting the plant?

@lookwithinandsee 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! I love the plants in your betta tank, would you mind telling me what's in there?!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Awww, thank you! I used staurogyne repens as my carpeting plant, 2 types of bucephalandra, and alternanthera reineckii. There also used to be an aquatic banana plant (Nymphoides aquatica) in the corner, but I decided to remove it. Now I've added some red root floaters. :)

@shivamkumar4273 5 жыл бұрын

keep it up soon youll become a master aquarist

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, I hope so! Planted tanks are sooo beautiful. Would love to own a massive one someday.

@gregedgerton3390 3 жыл бұрын

Something that always worked real well for me were tablets; the specific kind I'm not exactly sure. But when placing a tablet under a rooted plant that wasn't doing as well as I hoped, the results were always amazing. Always much better than any liquid additive; save perhaps CO2. The two together would probably produce a rain-forest overnight.