Genuinely one of the best videos I've seen on plant conversion. Thank you

Wow, this video is a definite "watch n learn" I used to always think that as soon as I get my plants - especially those with no roots, burried into the substrate is critical. Alot of shops and online retailers that sell aquatic plants dont tell their customers what they need to do with plants in plastic pots or weighted ties. Figuring that they're just added to keep the plants together in a somewhat tidy bundle, we just bury the plant(s) into the substrate and 9x outta 10, forget about them. Without Bentley, Most wouldn't know any better!! Knowing NOW what I wish I knew 6 months ago, my plants like the mermaid weed and orange juice would most likely be out growing the tank by now - in great health.

Would like to see a video from you on how to treat plants for pest snails and eggs.

Thank you for explaining everything with such simplicity! Being new to the hobby, it’s nice to have someone give direction instead of saying “there’s no one right way to do it!”

You are truly a master aquatic aquarium horticulturist. I always learn so much. I’m about to start my first “hi-tech” tank after a major fish addiction in the 1990s and early 2000s. I’ve been watching your channel and many others and I really appreciate your detail and wide range of knowledge and experience. Thanks!!

Thank you for all your help you've been great On the first handle your plants when they come in

Hey Bentley, always greatly appreciated any aquatic plant content you put out mate. 🌱

Maybe I should have watched this a few days ago before planting.

Just orderd some bronze crypt and i loved ur content of plants

Thanks Bentley, another great episode!

Thanks B! Good tip!

Great video. Thanks for the tip about floating stem plants to let new roots grow that are adjusted to your water. I have always wondered why I have only had about 50% success with stem plants in general despite good lighting and plenty of nutrients, and it's because I have been planting them in immediately probably (and also bunched together)! Much appreciated.

Loved it.... twice. Thanks for sharing! - Little Bobby

Great info. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Thanks for sharing your process

Great vibes and outstanding content! Thank you sir

Man do I wish this video was around last December when I started my first planted tank! As always, thanks for the tips!

thanks for such helpful information.

Thank you for the advice on the fluval 3.0.took it to heart on the blue setting and algae.

Hey Bentley, I’m not sure how I missed this one but glad I saw it today! Very helpful tips & I’ll have to try the tip on the stems next time.

Good to know. I'll use your method next time.

Hope your good lady is OK, great video 👍

Great Info. Thanks! :-)

Thank you so much for your knowledge! I am new to planted tanks and recently planted a bunch of Ludwigia only to have a majority of the stems rot! Lesson learned 😬

Great little informative video

Great video. I do it very similar I even go to the steps of with stems I put stems in old pots with rock wool and dose the wool with ferts and leave it in for a week and see roots growing really well even with out Co2. Love watching your videos and they have helped me a lot with my plants and I’m going to be setting up a tank or 2 just for growing plants. Thanks again for the great video. From Australia

Very informative! Wish I had seen this B4 I lost so many creeping Jenny and other plants

Impressive video!

I liked the video I got a mystery clipping of some kind I just put it in my outdoor pond have not seen roots yet

Congrats on your flamingos!

Wish i had this video before, but i just had more plants come in the mail yesterday so will do this. Thank you! Btw, lots of videos on youtube but not all are trustworthy

Hi Bentley, Hi from the UK. Thanks for this really simple but informative video. I am a beginner with plants but have kept some of the more common rainbows for years which is how I found your channel and why I have only just found this video. I thought I would take a look on KZfaq to see what info I could pick up about rainbow fish species and which to keep. I am so enjoying watching your videos and picking up tips. Your big rainbow tank just looks amazing. Carolyn

You rock dude. I was just in Seattle visited everyone of your haunts and more. Have a bucket of plants to acclimate!

love your videos Bentley. I've learned so much from you .. Awesome !!

I almost ordered the pink flamingo last week. But I have to tell myself hold back on it until I rescape the crypt tank in a few months. Hopefully there’s some left.

I always end up on your videos when looking for information. Thanks for the help.

Awesome. Small control on delicate plants... Need more info.

yes please make a detailed potassium permanganate video or link to a trusted colleague's video.

I keep wondering why my stem plants dont want to live. I now understand i am killing them by stuffing them in the substrate before they get roots

Can you make a video on how to fight anubias rot. I’ve seen two types mentioned where the rhizome turns yellow and another type, one I’m dealing with now, where there are brown raised patches of rot all over the plant.

I've heard some people say they let stem plants float at the water surface for a period of time so that it has access to higher amounts of co2 and light to grow roots faster

Ludwigia tornado!? That sounds interesting

You should buy from Jacobs Aquarium. Never got a bad plant from him.

Thank you. I was surprised that you didn't mention quarantining or using some "washing solution" to protect yourself against things like BB algae or snails. Seems like there's almost always BB algae on plants around here.

Got a few pots of Mayaca (sp) , from coop. I tried it in a few of tanks with different strength lights , but none have CO2. It seemed to just get brown algae and never had or grew roots ... does it grow roots? Do you know of a red plant for high light, but no CO2, I have scarlet temple (fail) dwarf lily, looking for something to contrast the green Val and bronze of crypts in that tank. I really enjoy your content and thanks for turning me to the Green Aqua channel.

Hi. Great vid again! If you are using under substrate ferts, would you also use liquid ferts for the water column. Seachem says to not use liquid ferts such as Seachem flourish if you are using flourish tabs. I guess the tabs leach a little into the water column. Seachem says to use flourish iron and potassium etc. What do you do?

Thanks for a very good video. Do you have any advise for me. I have a planted tank ( low tech) which is doing very well except I am over run with pest snails. Tried assasin snails a few times but for some reason they die within the first week. I tried a snail trap but they prefer my plants! Grrr... Thanks so much for your help.

Hi there. I really enjoy your information. Question…what about a dirted substrate? Shouldn’t the dirt provide the nutrition needed negating the need for root tabs? Thank you.

I actually learned new things from your video, thanks! What are your thoughts on liquid CO2?

Hey Bentley, another question if you don't mind - in the Aquarist podcast you say you prefer to use 50/50 Fluval Stratum to Eco-Complete. I decided to do that in my new tank as well, but i am unsure if you pre-mix it, put 1 on top of the other, etc. Could you run me through your process real quick? Also, do you rinse before adding? THANK YOU!

As always amazing information! Do you have any suggestions on co2 diffusers? My co2 tubing refuses to stay attached to my atomizer, and tired of fixing every day.

Did not see this addressed in any of your videos but if you receive stem plants that have very long roots would you trim the roots back to 1 - 2" or plant as is?

Greetings Bentley, My question is can the DIY C02 method be turned off at night time? I've seen some vids who mention the needle valve so it can be turned off at night. Would the bottle explode if it is turned off ?

What does it mean when my ludwigia is sending out roots from middle pieces of the stem? It's planted and growing but sending down roots halfway up the stem.

Hey Bentley, what's the deal with root feeding plants coming in as clippings with no roots? I bought some corkscrew val. and some dwarf sagitaria that came that way. I plan to just let them acclimate and sprout roots before I plant them but it seems kina weird. Is it just because submersed plants will sprout that way & the farm still has the original plants to sell more clipings from? Anyway. Is there a particular way that works well for starting this type of clippings?

If you have cuttings, do you add a weight to each stem or the bunch?

so with stem plants with the weight on , do you separate them and plant around that 1 root tab ?

What about plants that has gel over the root , for example the plant in pet co/petsmart

Help! Just caught this vid and reminded me of a ? I haven't found an answer for yet. Lace plant flowers and seeds continue to grow but stalks seem to rot after awhile. Maybe damage by heater or cat,I don't know. Last time I flicked flower and the little seeds settled on bottom and ended up with 90 plants starting. Any thoughts on that would be nice. Thanks.

What size tank and what stocking is behind you?

Hi, how does one become a Master Aquatic Horticulturist?

What abot tissue cultures?

I bleach dip new plants before adding them.

Did you say You had Creeping Jenny in your tank ?

I can’t find your tissue culture acclimation video😭😭

I wish I had watched this before I killed all my ludwigia super red

Is that a rocket powered raccoon on your hat?

Just like always The KZfaq never supports an guy with knowledge