Setting Up A Planted Aquarium - The Liddle Fish Doctor 795 70

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http://www.TheLiddleFishDoctor.com Servicing and Maintaining Aquariums in Honolulu and throughout the Hawaiian Islands. We set-up and service saltwater and freshwater aquariums in Honolulu. This video was produced by Tetra and explains how to set up a planted aquarium from start to finish. It shows the importance of gravels, and substrates required to have a healthy planted freshwater aquarium. Visit Our Website http://www.TheLiddleFishDoctor.com Keywords : Aquarium Service Honolulu Aquarium Service Oahu Aquarium Maintenance Honolulu Aquarium Maintenance Oahu Fish Tanks Honolulu Fish Tanks Oahu Saltwater Fish Freshwater Fish

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wolverine1865 - 13 years ago

do you need fertilizer for the plants to grow? i already have a stocked 20 gallon tank and i want to set it up like a proper planted tank. i tend to just pick any plant. but ive ordered a collection for my tank size. but do i need to put fertilizer in.

Vugtje - 14 years ago

To fast..

Itz_Rey - 14 years ago

nice picture of diamond head

PerrenEcho - 14 years ago

Cycle the tank before adding fish google "Cycling aquarium" use the fishless cycle

Joel T - 14 years ago

very helpful video!

Vugtje - 14 years ago

Lol all the Micro things are making with a Computer =P So HOW can i believe this?

Ryudo - 14 years ago

you don't need a substrate heater, a normal heater for the aquarium is all you need.

PiceOfChocolate - 14 years ago

A substrate heater, isn't necessary, just have a normal one. Don't use tetra substrate use Tropica much better.

brandon spencer - 14 years ago

thanks for telling me the idle fish tank heat.

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abaneyone - 15 years ago

Nice instructional video! But what about CO2? Aren't you going to introduce it into the water for the plants?

Ravag3d1 - 15 years ago

2:24 lmao

IHIazZa - 15 years ago

what size tank is that? and how much would is cost (english pounds)?

oldskooldayz - 15 years ago

you dont need a heater if you use T5 lights. dont use stick unless plants dont grow. dont think you can over do it.

JohnnyStarScream - 15 years ago

Would it be benifical to use the complete substrate AND the initial sticks?? Or would that just be over kill?? or bad even? How nessesary is it to have a substrate heater?

Fernando Souza - 15 years ago

there'sd no need to take the plants out of the tank when changing the water. Just change it. :)

Dohn Joe - 15 years ago

You're right they can't, but there is naturally co2 in the water and more is excreted by fish.

Robbie Wilson - 15 years ago

what about co2, would I need something to put co2 in the water?

Toucan38 - 15 years ago

What is the plant you use in the foreground that has alot of green leaves coming from one plant?

Sean117Ply - 15 years ago

although overly dramatic, a very informative and useful video.

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Sean117Ply - 15 years ago

Some plants don't need them but you can easily make a DIY co2 reactor

imjuzbored - 15 years ago

great vid! i learnt a great deal of things here! 5*

Dohn Joe - 15 years ago

I decided to add plants after my aquarium was established, so my substrate is crap for plants.

Dohn Joe - 15 years ago

If you use potting soil or other good substrates, and have good lighting, you will not need it, b/c the water already has c02 given off by fish and microorganisms.

Jasonhb07 - 15 years ago

I am not sure if I will be able to find these products.

marsdog - 15 years ago

are you supposed to use some special uv emitting lamps or bulbs? like are they important for keeping fish alive or is just regular sunlight fine? and how do you know if you even need any light fixtures in the first place?

pinkpearl8130 - 15 years ago

Awesome video! Thanks Tetra and LiddleFishDoctor!

maverlyjamaica - 15 years ago

thank u for this helpful advice i really appreciate it

TheLiddleFishDoctor - 15 years ago

You shouldn't ever have to change all the water, and if you have to remove the plants, be very careful with their roots. Otherwise, it is better not to remove the plants if possible. You should never change more than 50% of your water at any time unless of some catastrophe.

maverlyjamaica - 15 years ago

i have a question not only for theliddlefishdocter but anyone who is an expert on fish. when changing the water do i remove all the plants or will they die if i remove them?