Once again, Matt, you’re killing it. I think the best advice for a beginning fishkeeper is just how easy it is to establish most stem plants under most circumstances, take cuttings, jam them into the substrate, and turn one plant into twenty over night. In my work as a horticulturist, I propagate some of the most difficult/rare/expensive terrestrial plants on the planet. As a general rule, I’m blown away at how easy most stem plants are in planted aquariums, even for someone who’s totally new to the hobby. Again, though, I think you’re nailing it. Now um if it were um only so easy to um propagate that luxurious beard of yours. 😂 Cheers from Miami, man.

When "The Beard of wisdom" speaks I listen 😁. Thank you for another brilliant Vid Matt, clear concise high quality advice as always, we greatly appreciate all the time and effort you are putting into the content you are creating, keep the vids coming please 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Thank you for the plant lessons today! Some of them are easier to grow than to pronounce 😉 Happy fish keeping everyone!

Darn, this is useful! I definitely would have made fewer mistakes if I’d seen something as clear as this when I first set up my tank a year ago. 🌱

Another great vid. I've struggled with plants in the past (keeping them alive), but have been having some success lately. One thing you might want to cover is things like root tabs, and fertilizers. What kinds to use, and how often to use them. Thanks again Matt.

Wow!! Now I know why all the stem plants died in the past! I planted them way too close together. The only things that grew for me was Amazon swords, Anubias, and Java moss. Now I am excited to add stem plants to my tank!! No one ever showed a beginner the actual step by step how to expect for you!! Bravo! Now, I get it. Gina from across the pond in the USA.

Oh my word. I have watched so many KZfaq videos on planted tanks and aquatic plants but no one has ever explained some of the things you said. I had no clue where I should cut, now I do! Also I had trouble getting them in with tweezers. I would push them in, open the tweezer and pull them out along with the stem, arrrrrr! It’s because I was not doing the wiggle. I can’t believe how helpful I found this video. THANKS Matt!

Loving the videos!! I’m getting ready to attempt my first planted tank and in my KZfaq research I came across you and MD doing your rare tetra tank which then led me here. Thank you for taking us through these deep dives on specific plants and fish. I’m hooked and can’t wait to see more!!

Excellent Content!! You really cover everything a beginner needs to know about stem plants. I wish I had your video at hand when I started my plantd tank! Please keep up the good work Matt, can't wait for new content!

Thanks so much for this video! I just started up a couple of tanks after watching you and MD aquascape. Both tanks are really doing well, and I can only be thankful to you guys for all of the info! You guys totally rock!

I was able to save my mint Charlie’s, propagate them, and got the background of my tank looking better. Great video

Great teacher! You are the only one on line that explains this very well. Not acting like we should know or idiots. It is common sense but you know. Someone new to this and making sure. Thanks!

Brilliant once again mat. I'm just about to set up a 65ltr tank with live plants, so this video has come at the right time for me. Cheers

I really enjoy your "regular guy" demeanor dont change and keep videos coming, thanks

Loved this tutorial about stem plants. You are a great teacher! It’s nice to follow step by step and be able to actually see what you are doing. Great job!

Hahah The Phantom Menace!! Perfect Matt 😆 I have 2 planted tanks. A 10 gallon in my son’s bedroom with a betta and I also have an axolotl tank with plants, he really enjoys them and likes laying on the plants.

Thank you so much for this video, I recently have decided to experiment with stem plants in my new aquarium. In the past I have stuck with the easy rhizome plants (anubias, java fern, etc) that I could simply super glue to rocks without having to replace my existing substrate with aqua soil. I’m taking it up a notch with my (soon to be) Pygmy Cory tank and I needed guidance on planting these which are coming in the mail. I can always count on you and MD, I’ve learned so much watching your videos! ❤🙏

Thank you so much for showing up close and step by step how to plant the plants!

great to see it done in real time .Thanks.

You’ve got genuine character on cam. You’re very likable and your depth of knowledge is evident. Bravo.

Really well explained Matt, very in detail but also easy to follow. It's been great. Look forward to more vids about plants, and fish of course. 🐠🐟

this was amazing, thank you

Thanks Matt 😘😘😘

Great video and demonstration. Love the outtakes at the beginning of videos

The sounds like a plan..... Man IS offering pruning info. Insane information with bright delivery....

Thanks, Matt!

That was so incredibly helpful! Thank you!

Great tips! Thanks Matt 🙏🏼

Very impormative. It's one of the best fish aquariums vlogger.

As much as I've tried (a lot), I simply can't use tweezers for planting. Usually end up pushing plants down into substrate with my meat hooks hahaha. Really do enjoy getting free plants by cutting stems as they grow up to the top. Takes a little while and some patience for them to grow but the entire hobby is a journey. So glad I found your channel. I live way over in Utah but boy oh boy would I love to have a shop like yours around me. Would love to visit your location and if course MD's studio if I ever get a chance. Thanks again for all the great content!

Another great vid matt. Very informative. Keep up the great work

Thank you Matthew. Good info. Proud of the work you're doing.

Thanks for the video, Matt!

Great video! Thanks.

Great video! Many thanks. 👍

I’m soo glad youtube suggested your video. Such a good explanation!

Any tips for planting is always good! 👏

Thank you, brilliant video for a beginner like me.

Very clear and fantastic video Matt!

I thoroughly enjoyed this video!

Great video! Thankyou😉

Nice one Matt. Great video. Love what your doing an spreading your knowledge 👍

Great job Matt

Thank you Matt for putting out such useful videos! Appreciate these fundamentals

Yesss! Just getting into planted tanks so this is perfect timing.

Really good video thanks Matt, that was helpful!

Fantastic content right there. Cheers

Super information that any one can understand😊

Gosh, so much more educational than an MD video 😂

Great video, more detail that I would have expected!

Excellent. You have the gift. Keep it up.

Love the video great help, just restarting in the hobby 3 weeks in planted tank and they are growing very well thanks for your advice keep up the good work.

What a lovely in depth video on stem plant care! Thank you Matt 😊

Awesome video mate keep up the awesome work. Love it

Great video Mathew, packed full of useful information. I love the videos you make with MD.

Love your personality and how you make it fun as well as informative content 😊

very good advice for me a beginner thanks

Great video! Well done Matt

Oh please make more of these!!! This was very helpful. I have a hard time understanding this, so this beginner info was VERY useful!!!

Literally just planted my first real planted tank last night and had so much trouble getting the stems in. This would have came in clutch last night 😅😅 great video as always, keep up the awesome work!

Late with my comment but I recently saw some video with a question about "Why all the beginner content?" There was a great answer, and a disclaimer. If KZfaqrs who have advanced knowledge put up beginner content only, the beginners will find it harder to advance to the advance aquarist stages. I would love to see an in depth, slightly advanced video on substrates and substrate additives. Love all yo udo Matt, would love to come visit your store if I ever get to England.

Thanks Matt great information

Great🐟Video🐠Matt🐡 looking forward to learning more about aquarium plants.

Thank you for the great tips 👌

Another great video...thanks

Total novice here, you have just given me the confidence to plant my new aquarium. Great video ty.

More, More ... Much More of this info on different plant species.. From EASY grow to the more advanced, Please Matt. It makes choosing them easier & cheaper, than picking the wrong ones & paying for consequences! Good Job Matt, Thank you

Great video! Very much to the point and step by step visuals. Wonderful job Matt 👏🏻

Another amazing video Matt! Recently really got into stem plants and it’s opened tons of new doors in the hobby!

Nice to see you making your own videos! Thanks for all the info and I look forward to what comes next.

Thank you this was very educational. Your doing a great job can't wait to see more educational stuff from you and your channel.

Thanks as always Matt 😊 Really enjoying your informative yet straightforward videos which is maybe strange considering i don't keep fish or anything 🤔 🤣 but addicted to both you & MD (where we met you ) You both seem like really genuine lovely guys 💚💚💚

Loved the video! You answered all my questions about stem plants and your video work was spot on. Thanks for sharing a bit of you knowledge.

Thank you for this video! There are hundreds of thousands of aquascaping videos. But not many of......the care that goes into it (if that makes sense).

Great tutorial Matt! Thanks for the video!

Always nice to see you upload a video Matt! You have easily become one of my favorite parts of MD's videos, keep it up!

Another great video. Top job ✌️

Nice one Matt, the all seeing bearded wonder :)

Love your store Mat! and great topic..Your plants instore look great!!

Hi Matt! Loving your videos! As a newbie I really appreciate that you take the time to show the whole process of planting and trimming in detail. Also enjoyed the species videos as well. It's lovely to learn about the hobby this way. Nice job!

Your babblings have resonated with me Matt! Um thank you as always for all the tank fish and plant knowledge!

Hi Matt from Melbourne, Australia. I found your channel from MD and loved seeing you on his channel. Love your videos, keeps up the great content. Can't wait for more fish profiles.

Precise, concise, nice

Yay stems I feel are so underrated, very helpful as always I think I might have put some of my stems to close together so going to be mindful of that for the next scape Ty for the tips 🌸❤️

💕 So fun seeing you more often than a quick trip with MD....Keep it up! 💕

Brilliant video really beginner friendly now I’m off to trim some of my plants 🌱 looking forward to next episode

Great informative video! Looking forward to the other videos of plants.

Thanks for the video, I'm just getting into stem plants and this was the perfect video for me.

thank u Matt. I love even just floating them. and I love what md does by bunching together in a ceramic ring. easy to pull out and redo when they get leggy

Would love to see a video on plant issues and how to solve them (e.g. iron deficiency, melting, brown spot, etc.).

Really great way to explain. Thanks 💯👍✌️

This is quickly becoming my favourite channel, keep the Faith Mat, you have a real talent for this our kid 🤜🏻 Peace! ✌️

Really really appreciate this kind of content. Wife and I are looking into setting up our own planted tanks and these type of videos will be extremely helpful for us :) Keep up the good work!

Hello from GA, USA. I enjoy you and MD 😉

Thanks you so much for this " lesson". Greetings from Portugal

Yay, New video :D Really entertaining video. Good job!

Great information vid. Nothing new to me but very educational for beginners. - Greetings from Germany. Peace ✌️

Hi Matt. I rarely comment a video but man, you rock. I really like the way you explain stuff, I like your vibe and I think KZfaq needed something like that. So, keep the good work. Cheers!

Everywhere a shoot, shoot! 🤣 Love the videos Matt, you are doing a great job. Looking forward to more.

Great tutorial Matt 🤗