How to Grow Aquarium Carpet from Seeds: Planted a Tank Set Up DIY
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4 жыл бұрынHow to Grow Aquarium Carpet from Seeds: Planted a Tank Set Up DIY
To begin this aquarium set up, you will need plant seeds. I got mine through Amazon. I have added the link below:
Link to Plant Seeds: (I am not an Amazon Affiliate and do not receive any $ from this link)
Zafina 3 Pack Aquarium Plant Seeds, Easy to Grow Aquatic Plant Seeds, Fast Growing Aquarium Carpet Seeds - Creates a Natural Ecosystem for Your Fish www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGGJKZ5/...
You will also need aquatic plant dirt/soil such as Flourite and or Eco-Complete.
I grew these seeds using the dry start method. There are several KZfaq videos on this. I added a link in the video.
To “plant” your seeds, just place them on top of the soil wherever you want your plants to grow. Then spray the well with water. The seeds and dirt should be wet, but no puddles are standing water should be left in the tank.
Cover the tank with plastic wrap and make sure you have some type of plant light on at least 10-12 hours a day
Lift the plastic once a day for about 20 minutes to give the plants air/oxygen. Also check daily to make sure the seeds/dirt is not dry. If it is getting dry, spray it with water. The seed need to stay wet.
I recommend growing the plants like this for about 2 weeks or longer. Until you are happy with the plant growth.
Once your happy with the plants grow, add water. You will want to add the water very slowly, so you do not cause the plants to uproot and float.
Keep checking the waters nitrite, nitrate, and ammonia levels. Once the tank is cycled or if your water levels are correct and maintain correct readings, you can add your fish.
If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments!
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@FerretTails 2 жыл бұрын
Hi everyone! Thank you so much for watching the video. I am working on making an update video, but in the meantime, I want to give everyone an update. Unfortunately, 40-60% of the plants died (melted) after about 3 months and after about 6 months I took the rest out and replaced them with tissue culture plants and already established plants. I tried using C02 (liquid and then a tank of C02) but it didn’t help. I also added flourish (made by Seachem). I found out after posting the video that these particular plant seeds really weren’t meant to be aquarium plants. The tank was amazing for a solid 3 months and I really wish I have found a way to keep it that way.
@mediavideos2176 2 жыл бұрын
Java moss is much better for a carpet, its doesn't melt.
@noob_robloxlola3201 Жыл бұрын
@@mediavideos2176 no i dont really think so cuz it can get food stuck or poop and its harder to keep it as a carpet i would say like hair grass ,cuba etc
@mr.m6315 Жыл бұрын
After 3 months you would probably need to add root tabs to the substrate.
@NewfangledMPC 4 ай бұрын
I saw someone else mention having the same experience with their grass seeds from Amazon only lasting 6 months or so. Have you since found a more hearty carpeting plant that you like.
@chrisplunkett6223 3 жыл бұрын
This was a really good video on this. I've been digging around trying to figure out how to do this. Thank you!
@jeremyjjet4909 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see more videos about your knowledge of fish tanks
@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets 4 жыл бұрын
Such a great video!!! I've never owned fish before, but I find planted tanks absolutely stunning. I've wanted to put together a planted tank with a betta fish for the longest time and I was hoping I'd be able to do it this summer. I would LOVE more fish/tank content. I can't be the only one who thinks it's fun to watch plants grow.... right?
@FerretTails 4 жыл бұрын
Dook it Yourself there are a ton of people who love fish and fish tanks. I have spent countless hours watching fish tank videos on KZfaq 😂
@aZollas 6 ай бұрын
Three years later and this video is still helpful! Thanksss
@huynhmichael1989 2 ай бұрын
thank you for the visual step by step guide! this is very helpful!
@seasiderjay5240 2 жыл бұрын
This was a great video and nice shots of the fish
@rowelocampo4052 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the advice 👍👍👍
@Arianna42O Жыл бұрын
Love this thank you
@johnnguyen2652 3 жыл бұрын
great video!
@engkezzz 2 жыл бұрын
thankyou for the tutorial
@feminineodor 13 күн бұрын
Great idea with the sideways heater. All u need is a little nibble from one of ur fishes, and violaaaa, short circuit.
@karenr.349 2 жыл бұрын
So cool video. Didnt know you could grow the carpert like this 😍. Guppies dont like the hard water at my place... but they are so cute. ❣
@Sv-pv6kk 2 жыл бұрын
good details !!
@Sofia-gq8xn 4 жыл бұрын
Oo I love fish
@StacyK0731 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video!! You are awesome, thank you for sharing...I'm doing this!
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
I just wanna let you know, the plants stayed alive and beautiful for about 3-4 months and then they started to die. I added co2, but it was to late. Some of the plants are still alive now, but there definitely not as pretty as they were when I made this video 😢. Some people have told me since I made the video, that these plants don’t last long no matter what you do, but my tank was absolutely amazing for a good 3-4 months. It’s fine now, I just had to add some new already developed plants to fill in where some of the seed plants died. All my guppies are still doing well too!
@StacyK0731 3 жыл бұрын
@@FerretTails Hello, this info is priceless. :-) You saved me some heartache and thank you. Knowing what you know now, can you make a good recommendation for carpet?
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
@@StacyK0731 I haven’t really looked into it after this video, but I built my goldfish a pond so now I have an empty 100 gallon tank I want to turn into a community tank for tropical freshwater fish. would love to carpet. If I find an alternative to the seeds, I will definitely let you know!
@StacyK0731 3 жыл бұрын
@@FerretTails Yes!! Plz do :-) I have built 3 ponds from scratch in my lifetime, and with every one, I learned something new :-) You will have clear water if its not in direct sun. Take care
@horizongarage5597 3 жыл бұрын
Keep it up
@lazypawtato8701 3 жыл бұрын
My country is pretty humid and I didnt bother covering it just 1 day the seeds are already produced roots lmao
@ussy6223 3 жыл бұрын
This is..... JUST AMAZIN!!!
@elissadaronco3083 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t have fish but I think tanks and fish are so interesting!!! Thank you for this, it’s so cool
@FerretTails 4 жыл бұрын
Freaking Elissa I have always wanted a tank like this and I thought it would be really hard to grow the plants, but it was so much easier than I thought!
@aquaworld5845 3 жыл бұрын
Do you need to trim the carpet plant or sth
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
I trimmed mine, it started to get really tall, but it took a month or so before that happened.
@aquaworld5845 3 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks a lot! Your video is awesome
@countdrucula7593 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for help me now know how to grow glossostigma carpet
@stephanepaquette2928 6 ай бұрын
at 10:26 your heater is submerge , a line show you not to have water over the wave line. Fun video :)
@davinlee735 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rebecaacevedo2486 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thank You for the informative video. 😊 What temperature should I have inside my tank for growing this dry start?
@dallasbarwick1706 6 ай бұрын
Got my seed off Amazon I use normal potting soil for my bottom base then seed then three days later 5 lbs of sand in a 20 gal with 1 pack of seeds they sprouted in 2 hours and grew insanely fast over 3 days.
@stace0507 3 жыл бұрын
I planted my seeds yesterday. I too purchased my seeds off of Amazon ( different species than you purchased) , but I paid $19 for two packages for my 20gal tank. I only decided to do 3/4 of the tank in carpet and went with sand for the rest. I purchased a grow light from Home depot. In the last 24 hrs , I have checked on the seeds a little excessively... I am SO eager for them to sprout lol. Thank you for sharing this video, it was very helpful and your aquarium carpet is what inspired me to upgrade from a 5gal w/o plants to a 20gal with lots of greenery. I hope mine turns out as well as yours and thanks you so Mich again for sharing.
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
Please let me know how it goes!! And I also watched my mine everyday waiting on it to begin sprouting 😂. I actually have 2 other planted tanks and last summer I finally built a pond for the carnival goldfish I got about 5 years ago that are now almost 10” long. Your fish will love all the plants. Once I started adding live plants to my tanks my aquariums did so much better and looked so much better. And I have one planted tank I did with sand, it’s my most established tank and the plants in there do great. I actually take clippings from the plants in that tank and use them in my other tanks.
@stace0507 3 жыл бұрын
@@FerretTails I would love to share the outcome of my aquarium upon completion. I will post a little clip of my aquarium on my KZfaq and make it public for your viewing. I watched a lot of videos on aquariums and educated myself s has possible to have a successful aquarium. I have never owned an aquarium ( and totally did not want one🤣) up until 6mo ago when my husband brought the 5gal home for our daughters and I totally ended up taking it over. Can I just say that I totally love it!! I am so into the whole aquarium and auqascapimg thing. My Girls called me a "nerd" the other day. I watched your video that follows this one and read the comments/replies that followed both and I am glad I purchased the fluval Co2 for the aquarium prior to worry about the condition of my plants. Thank for all the continued information you continue to share with us🤗.
@stace0507 3 жыл бұрын
I decided to post my progress as I go. Today I posted my first video. If you'd like to check in on the status, it'll be here😁.
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
@@stace0507 awesome! I’m definitely gonna check it out!! Thank you for letting me know!!!
@stace0507 3 жыл бұрын
@@FerretTails My tank is finally completed!! Short clip posted.
@haleygosselin1942 2 жыл бұрын
MORE FISH PLEASE!:)
@everfreeeeee 2 жыл бұрын
I have two 40 gallon tank. I plan to use one only for grow grass from seed. I wonder once it grow like your's how to transport to the fish tank?
@oscarchin423 2 жыл бұрын
Is that seedi produce alter developing carpet grass?
@user-bg7oc9nc7j 2 ай бұрын
Hi there , I watched a lot of videos on how to grow the carpet grass. I decided to go with yours and I’m glad I did. I did exactly what you said and growing the same . I have one question, when do you remove the Saran Wrap ? It’s been 4 days now and it’s growing really well.
@FerretTails 2 ай бұрын
It’s been a few years since I did this video and set that tank up but if I remember correctly, I waited till the plants covered almost of the seeds had turned to plants, it’s was about two weeks, but it sounds like your plants are growing faster than mine did. The main thing is to make sure they plants are rooted enough to not be pulled up or come lose when you add the water and I added the water ridiculously slow 😂
@user-bg7oc9nc7j 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much !
@thenatureaquarist4650 3 жыл бұрын
Hello there. The tank looks awesome. Can you please put an update video of how the carpeting seed plants are doing now? I would really like to see how well they are doing now. Thank you😊
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
I will try to get an update posted soon, but just to let you know, the seeds did great for about 3 to 4 months and then started dying. About 50% of them died after 4 months. I did add C02 a month after I added the water, but it didn’t help keep the plants alive. About a month ago, (9 months after I posted this video) I removed the remaining plants. They were dying and looked rough. I found out later that a lot of people have the same issues with these seeds.
@Fuzzylemonade222 22 күн бұрын
@@FerretTails Was looking for this comment lol. Have been going on a seed scam dive and it seems Hygrophila is really the only commonly sold seed, and even then it’s usually not even the right species. I’ll just stick with tissue cultures!
@mohibkhan2586 11 ай бұрын
Which plant is good for polar whit fish ?
@myself_bk9353 Ай бұрын
Hi.. did you keep light on whole night ?
@shendeanita 3 жыл бұрын
how do you change the fish tank when you have the moss and all the grass?
@kyliee3047 3 жыл бұрын
So let’s say I plant some grass seeds on some soil. Can I put pebbles or small rocks on top of those and the grass grow between the pebbles or will the seeds be stuck under the pebbles?
@bgdyungnotch 2 жыл бұрын
So I’m trying to make a tank like this without filling it up with water and have it just for show is it possible I have been looking for ideas but no one has made a tank that I’m looking for yet
@beejayeuperio9788 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! can I know how often and how do u clean tanks like that? thank u!
@muhammadhafizsafwanjamalud9303 3 жыл бұрын
Hi i got molds all over my substrate and plant what should i do to get rid of it? I’ve no idea what to do
@Naingwin20202 5 ай бұрын
Hey how to cycle your fish tank
@alexanderperezvega3295 2 жыл бұрын
how to make water to spray the seeds
@CountryAzz82 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of wood is the other wood from the drift wood
@karenwetter8823 4 ай бұрын
How do you clean "the carpet" during regular maintenence??
@iknowbro5445 3 жыл бұрын
can i use co2 pallets and fertilizer? if yes how?
@22mx82 3 жыл бұрын
Instead of using the prime can distilled water be used?
@judithmarks-jacoby2385 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am using this method to grow a bed of pearl grass in a 20 gallon tank. Before adding my substrate materials, I lined the aquarium with super fine nylon fish netting, I am hoping to transplant the bed of grass along with the substrate into my 2’x2’x4’ 120 gallon tank without removing fish or all of the water (obviously). Is this possible and what is the best way to do it? At what point in the process should I “cycle”? Maybe do it in the 20 gallon once, then put all cycled water and lift up entire sod pad of grass and lower into large tank?
@NikhilKumar-fq7is 3 жыл бұрын
Hey nice video.. I am on third day but there is a white thread ( spider web kind off ) forming here and there on my seeds could please help me out.. Thank you
@oOohdaddy Жыл бұрын
Will the plantskeep growing if i add water before i see full bloom of seeds
@chanceallen5826 2 ай бұрын
Plz can you give me the information on what seeds you used and were you got them? Thx
@islammmi 2 жыл бұрын
How many hours do you keep the light on for the seeds?
@jeirypena1155 9 ай бұрын
So no co2 how long stay with out melting
@busakornwiboonsaksakul1138 3 ай бұрын
Will the seed grow if I plant them and put water right away
@vladimirsalen4130 3 жыл бұрын
Is your lighting open 24hrs?
@karthik-gk1dg 2 жыл бұрын
Can i grow the seeds submerged in water while running the nitrogen cycle?
@lorrainelorenzo522 2 жыл бұрын
What's the fish food appropriate for that set up?
@w0qzy 2 жыл бұрын
I got a question, do I have to leave the light always on?
@juangranadillo2596 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I use the same seeds yesterday to my shrimp cube, I´m just wanna know what kind of carpet plant is? I don´t know if it is Monte Carlo, Hemiantus Calitrichoide ( Cuba), Glossostigma Elantinoide or what!, please I´ll really appreciate let me know if you have the answer. Thanks for your time!
@votuvotu 2 жыл бұрын
Do they continuosly regenerate? Will they die out at some point?
@Jayd3nrocks 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know what type of plant is that?
@anthonykhor9891 3 жыл бұрын
How many days do you cover the tank?
@samevans3064 Жыл бұрын
I did a dry start on my fishbowl and I'm having a hard time feeling water and keeping the plants alive with the water can you explain to me how you grow clover or Red Leaf grass gradually Add Water
@playboy6622 2 жыл бұрын
I did whatever I can to germinate the seed but it didnt . I had lights for almost 6 hours inside the aquarium, the room temp is 98.4 f and still it hasnt germinated. What might be the reason. I use a led light inside aquarium which soesnt generate heat at all. So I kept it under sun closed
@aarona5351 2 жыл бұрын
I always thought you needed to mix water with fertiliser?
@manjilkashyapbaruah5193 2 жыл бұрын
Ma'am should we wash the soil before placing it in the container?
@hosta3199 6 ай бұрын
You have no water in tank so what would it do if you add seeds to established tank
@Libertyenvy 2 жыл бұрын
Does this need sunlight
@axelchio4872 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, very nice planted tank.. i would try it as well.. did you use co2?
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
Axel Chio I didn’t use it for the first 2-3 months and I should have. My plants started to die and that’s when I added the C02. The plants are doing a little better now. But if I ever do a planted tank from seeds again, I would use C02 from the beginning.
@AprilWanders 2 жыл бұрын
Is it normal to see white mold when growing them from seeds?
@spencerchan4308 Жыл бұрын
May i know how long does the carpet grass last afyer plant? Need Co2? We plant it when is empty tank, now with water, how to re-plant it when needed?
@FerretTails Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, 40-60% of the plants died (melted) after about 3 months and after about 6 months I took the rest out and replaced them with tissue culture plants and already established plants. I tried using C02 (liquid and then a tank of C02) but it didn’t help. I also added flourish (made by Seachem). I found out after posting the video that these particular plant seeds really weren’t meant to be aquarium plants. The tank was amazing for a solid 3 months and I really wish I have found a way to keep it that way.
@69vkumar 3 жыл бұрын
Will it grow on regular white sand ? Plzz reply
@georgegrimm8869 3 күн бұрын
I just purchase some seeds I have an aquarium already set up I have plants already growing I have a betta a snail and a few shrimp already I wanted to drop the seeds in after I clean since I have alagea grow
@williamnighswonger8438 3 жыл бұрын
Did you add the fluval co2 with fish in the tank? I have a small 8 gallon i’m currently planting these in doing the dry start... do you think i need co2? Did the co2 affect your fish?
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
william Nighswonger the fluval CO2 did not hurt my fish at all and I definitely recommend using it. I didn’t use it constantly and I believe that played a part in why my plants started to die. Some of them are alive and doing great and the sections that died I ended up just adding plants that were ready to plant.
@youaremememe 2 жыл бұрын
Mine started growing in 5 or 6 days
@xGurlnxtDoor 3 жыл бұрын
Can i have an update on your carpet plants how are they doing, was there any melting so far? I'm going to have my tank done the same way accordingly I'm using tropica aquarium soil only, with no plant fertilizer for dry start method is that good enough? Plus can these carpet plants last with co2 tablets and flourish ?
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
40-60% of the plants died (melted) after about 3 months and a month ago. I took the rest out and replaced them with tissue culture plants and already established plants. I tried using C02 (liquid and then a tank of C02) but it didn’t help. I also added flourish I found out after posting the video that these particular plant seeds really weren’t meant to be aquarium plants. I definitely would not use them again.
@xGurlnxtDoor 3 жыл бұрын
@@FerretTails Thank you for saving my time, I don't think seeds work in the long run also could you suggest an alternative carpet plant that could be a good idea.
@wongjedrek967 3 жыл бұрын
Would temperature influence the growth of the seeds?
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
It could. The tank should be humid. I don’t know exactly what temp my tank was when I was growing the seeds, but I had a plant light shinning into the tank which created heat and the plastic cover helped keep the heat and moisture in. The one piece of advice I can give is make sure you lift the plastic for at 15-25 mins a day, this will help stop mold from growing on the plants and sides of the tank.
@rezanasri4924 2 жыл бұрын
and co2?
@mirceaalex9907 Жыл бұрын
You buried the anubias rizome?
@amrithanandt5091 3 жыл бұрын
Any alternative idea instead of using food wrapper
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
You can use anything that will let light in and keep the moisture in. You could use a piece of glass if it was big enough. I can’t think of anything else at the moment.
@chrisherb9835 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Did you use any C02 in that planted aquarium?
@FerretTails 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Herb thanks. I don’t use CO2, I use Seachem Excel though. I have thought about getting CO2, but I’m not sure I want to do it or not. It seems like a lot of work and I’m worried I’ll mess it up and kill my fish.
@chrisherb9835 4 жыл бұрын
@@FerretTails Ok cool, im currently dry starting my first planted tank with some glossostigma and wasnt sure if I needed C02 or not.
@FerretTails 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Herb awesome! Good luck. This was my first planted tank from seeds and I am really glad I did it. I was worried at first that it would turn out the way I imagined it, but I’m really happy with it.
@deenugent473 3 жыл бұрын
I am in the process of doing this and it is exciting to see your video. Do you have issues with algae build up after a few months, and do you need CO2 for this setup? Thanks
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
I did have some algae. Also, I did try C02 after about a month, but most of the plants died after the first 3-4 months. I removed the rest of them last month, which was about 8 months after I made the video.
@deenugent473 3 жыл бұрын
@@FerretTails Did you grass survive at all? Thanks!
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
@@deenugent473 about 50% of it. But it wasn’t really healthy. I just removed it because it didn’t look good anymore
@aravindd2547 4 жыл бұрын
Hi
@rustybennineoneonemajesty 2 жыл бұрын
I have a pleco cat fish, he poops 💩a lot how can I clean poop without loosing most of the water I seem to have to add fresh water daile a'd clean Dailey so the water cycle is poor
@wt9183 4 жыл бұрын
Hi,i wanted to know how the carpet is doing after around 1 month. You could do an update vid !
@FerretTails 4 жыл бұрын
w t it’s doing great so far. I did an update last week. Here is the link to that video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKehpql7s5infYE.html
@wt9183 4 жыл бұрын
@@FerretTails thanks!
@freshwateraquatics5567 4 жыл бұрын
Yes.. I have heard they die in 2-3 months, considering it has been only 2 month. Do they look at all melted or slightly dieing off?
@FerretTails 4 жыл бұрын
freshwater aquatics not yet, there is some brown algae in the tank because I was keeping the lights on to long, but it’s more on the glass than the plants. I will definitely do an update in a month or so. I’m not sure how it will all turn out, I’m kind of surprised at how there doing.
@freshwateraquatics5567 4 жыл бұрын
@@FerretTails thank you very much.
@reaghangatta6128 3 жыл бұрын
i done messed up, i added the seeds after adding water, what do i do not, they are floating everywhere and attaching to my plants, please help
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
I would try to take out as much water as you can. And you might want to add a bit more substrate. They maybe ok if you can get the majority of the water out. I would use a turkey baster or something small to suck the water out. That way you can try to avoid sucking up the seeds.
@markphilpott4554 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I used your video to guid me for my tank so thank you. It was very helpful. I must have watched 20 or more video before I attempted it. BUT! One thing I am experiencing that no one has mentioned is a slime residue that started about 4 days into the growth process. Anywhere the seed are there is a slim. I’m on day 22 now and plants are nice and green but I still have this slim thing. I tried to clean it off the rocks and driftwood during a water change using a new toothbrush but it’s really sticking to the driftwood. It is on the plants a little but not spreading. Most the slime is under the plant leafs now. Do you have any helpful tips or knowledge on this? VR Mark
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
My seeds became slimy as soon as they came in contact with water, but it didn’t seem to cause any problems (that I noticed or experienced). I am not sure how to tell you to get rid of it, I don’t remember it being bad after I filled the tank with water, hopefully it goes away over time. I’m sorry, I know this probably wasn’t very helpful.
@markphilpott4554 3 жыл бұрын
Every video I watched said be generous with the seeds. Maybe I was too generous. That’s probably the cause of the excessive slime. On a side note the slime stuck on the driftwood and rocks have seeds that didn’t sprout. The tank is on 5 days with water full and the seeds are now growing roots and sprouting. Interesting 🤔. My daughters tank is next. I will be careful on excessive seeding and see how it turns out.
@vesttv7563 3 жыл бұрын
How long the carpet plant exist or die?
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
About 50% of it died within 4 months and I removed the rest about 3 weeks ago. I learned after doing this video that these seeds are not really intended to be underwater. I wouldn’t use these again. I did use C02 for a few months, but it didn’t make a difference
@imnotmax1768 Жыл бұрын
My seeds have gone slimy after touching water? Is this normal or should do I need to re start?
@FerretTails Жыл бұрын
I don’t remember mine being overly slimy, except when I first put them in. As soon as the water hit them, they became slimy and sticky. But they ended up on in the end. Just make sure to let air in the tank for about 20-30 mins a day to prevent the tank from growing mold.
@sergioortiz1839 2 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy these seeds?
@belle369 4 жыл бұрын
So I ordered some carpet plants as seeds, and I was thinking of doing this. I want to fill the tank with water after like 10 days. Is filling the tank up with water at 10 days going to effect them?
@FerretTails 4 жыл бұрын
When I did it, I waited longer, but I read that as long as the plants have rooted in the soil/substrate it should be ok. Just put the water in super slow or your plants will come loose. Also, I don’t know if your using an aquarium light made for plants, but if not, I would definitely get one and maybe use Co2 in some form (Seachem makes a liquid version). I did not do either of those the first three months and my plants started to die. I have been using a Co2 kit from Fluval for the last month and the plants have started to bounce back!
@belle369 3 жыл бұрын
Ferret Tails Okay, thank you so much for replying! I’ll look at some Co2 kits as well!
@rezanasri4924 2 жыл бұрын
10 days is a short time to fill the tank. I suggest you wait 25 to 30 days for the beards to become stronger
@botJK2925 3 жыл бұрын
hello do you have an update of your carpet plant/tank some are saying that the plant only last 3 to 4 months. Thank you.
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
Bot Man sadly, mine only seemed to last about 3-4 months. I mean I added C02 when the plants started to die and I do have about 50% of them left, but I honesty don’t think they will make it very long. I didn’t know they wouldn’t survive very long when I decided to use this type of plant, I probably wouldn’t use these again if I did a planted tank from seeds.
@botJK2925 3 жыл бұрын
Ferret Tails sorry to hear about that. 😔
@Mr.Helper. 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a mess ... carpeted plants dying
@colecampbell1264 5 ай бұрын
My fish built different lol
@colecampbell1264 5 ай бұрын
Always done planted never cycled cuz I'm lazy
@americanrebelking8337 3 жыл бұрын
How is this tank doing now? Did you have to add co2 to keep those plants alive?
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
So, I would not plant these again. Within 3 months about 50% of them died. I did start using C02, but it didn’t really help. Last week (8 months later) I removed the rest of the plants from the tank. They were not healthy or green and just didn’t add anything beneficial to the tank.
@mywife881 6 ай бұрын
I planted my seeds a week ago and still haven’t seen any growth any suggestions?
@FerretTails 6 ай бұрын
It’s been almost 4 years since I made this video but if I remember correctly, it took a couple of days for the seeds to start, and I had to lift the plastic off the top for about 20 to 30 minutes every day to give it air and to stop the tank from growing mold because the seeds need to stay wet. Also, I’m not sure if you saw the comment pinned at the top but unfortunately, 40-60% of the plants died (melted) after about 3 months and after about 6 months I took the rest out and replaced them with tissue culture plants and already established plants. I tried using C02 (liquid and then a tank of C02) but it didn’t help. I also added flourish (made by Seachem). The tank was amazing for a solid 3 months and I really wish I have found a way to keep it that way, but nothing I did stopped the plants from dying. I i’ve also heard from some people that these particular plant seeds really weren’t meant to be aquarium plants, and the people selling them on, Amazon certainly don’t specify that, but they probably should.
@bjornjoseph 2 жыл бұрын
I just use old filter media to recycle a tank
@atanughosal01 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of seed did u use ?? Does not look like the dwarf grass variant ?? or was it ?
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
I used this. I think it’s called Glossostigma elatinoides, but I never could get a solids answer. Here is the link to the actual seeds so used. Zafina 3 Pack Aquarium Plant Seeds, Easy to Grow Aquatic Plant Seeds, Fast Growing Aquarium Carpet Seeds - Creates a Natural Ecosystem for Your Fish www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGGJKZ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_CgHzWhI8uT4VQ
@rajrulz01 Ай бұрын
How has this gone after a few months and years? Ive heard seeds tend to not be aquatic or theyll crash the tank within a few months
@FerretTails Ай бұрын
You’re 100% right. I pinned an update, but there are so many comments, I think it’s not really noticeable. Unfortunately, 40-60% of the plants died (melted) after about 3 months and after about 6 months I took the rest out and replaced them with tissue culture plants and already established plants. I tried using C02 (liquid and then a tank of C02) but it didn’t help. I also added flourish (made by Seachem). I found out after posting the video that these particular plant seeds really weren’t meant to be aquarium plants. The tank was amazing for a solid 3 months and I really wish I have found a way to keep it that way.
@mohammedal-mohanna9029 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have some questions though. Did you run any CO2 in the process after you filled the tank? . And I heard that the plants could die off a little after you fill the tank but the will heel again once they get acclimated to the water. So my question is. Do you still have the plants or did they die and couldn’t acclimate?
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
I did try C02 and most of the plants died after the first 3-4 months. I removed the rest of them last month, which was about 8 months after I made the video.
@dkdelmundo6608 3 жыл бұрын
Is there any update on this video? I wanna see what happens on the seeds to it’s peak ...
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
I included the link to the only update I did, but after about 3-4 months around 50% of the plants started to die. I did end up using C02, but it didn’t make much difference. Last weekend, I removed the remaining plants and replaced them with already grown aquatic plants from the fish store. Since doing this video (8-9 months ago) I have learned these seeds are not truly meant for aquariums. I would not do another planted tank using these seeds. I would probably go with already grown plants or with tissue culture plants. Here’s the update video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKehpql7s5infYE.html
@RB-xs1yn 3 жыл бұрын
I’m here for this question...thanks👍
@nyomansusena4165 3 жыл бұрын
How long the plant survive..?? 🪴
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
Half of them died in about five months and the other half died in about nine months
@enocramirez9492 3 жыл бұрын
Do you water the substrate or place it as is?
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
I placed it as it, I did spray it with a water bottle to make sure it was moist and after the plants started to sprout and take root, I slowly added water to the tank.
@SleepyxSensei2.0 3 жыл бұрын
I had plant melt after I submerged it. If I grow glossostigma, then submerged it like how you did in the video, will it melt?....
@FerretTails 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I think it would. About 50% of the plants died after about 3 months. I did end up using C02, but it didn’t help and about two weeks ago I removed the plants completely because they were pretty much dead.
@SleepyxSensei2.0 3 жыл бұрын
@@FerretTails Gotcha :/ I'm a bit scared now. lol I just got everything I need to grow the carpet. I was thinking about slowly submerge it little by little....Hopefully, it works lol
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