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Michael Piccirillo - 7 years ago

I even go as far as using a co2 diffuser connected to an air pump with empty co2 bottle sitting next to stand for illusion.

PS don't forget you can still kill plastic plants, I had left lights on too long & yes, brown algae does grow on plastic plant leaves turning them from light green to black.

Nature Lover - 7 years ago

Plastic plants those smells are safe for fish?

9 h - 7 years ago

Good vid

Adam Stone - 7 years ago

Love it! You're a genius

Steven Hoelderich - 7 years ago

I like the way you set up the tank.

Jay Pleski - 7 years ago

But how to stop them gunking up over time? I find mine are too much work keeping the moss off

Miss Girl Girl - 7 years ago

Still looks very fake

Christian Clement - 7 years ago

This is the first video I've seen talking about fake plastic plants aquascaping and you gave my the idea, now I have a new plan for my 100 gallon.
P.s. This is the first video I saw from your channel. I just subscribed. Will be checking up on your other videos.
Thanks!

KarKar-Binks - 7 years ago

what store does Thomas work at

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MoreMike - 7 years ago

I love you videos

Big Al's - 7 years ago

They love you too-- thanks for watching!

Kelly Anderson - 7 years ago

I love fake plants i just go with natural ones and i stay away from the ugly neon colored plants i hate those so much..

Saigan Archary - 7 years ago

Hi you are the best online friends

Al Johnson - 7 years ago

thanks for the tip...I pleco after 19 years and now want to start a community tank(55gal) and am using plastic plants to start...

Demitri Marlin - 7 years ago

hello i enjoyed this video and im going to be getting a size 13 fish tank soon, i will be looking foward to adding plants like the ones in your video...

ron gggh - 7 years ago

he is soocool and the video is great

ron gggh - 7 years ago

this video is cool and great . He is so ok funnny

Rita Butler - 7 years ago

I am just starting "tanking" and have been watching videos to get inspired. You settled my question regarding real v. fake. I'll do fake. I think I am ready for water to let the "off gassing" begin.

David Perrin - 7 years ago

Free plants great

KYZA-SOZAY 82 - 7 years ago

Do you sell to UK customers?

Big Al's - 7 years ago

Unfortunately not :(

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hulmil - 7 years ago

Naturals aquarium plants maintenance are ridiculous expensive.

Michael Fenner - 7 years ago

love it. great idea.

Akash Das - 7 years ago

watching this in 2017 lol. but still it's awesome :)

Stephania Campos - 7 years ago

Great video! Do you have a video for changing sand and introducing rock gravel into the tank? thank you.

Prajwal Joglekar - 7 years ago

nice u rock

Shrinidhi UI Gowda - 7 years ago

super simple idea to make aquarium look awesome..

Phoenix Bright - 7 years ago

In my tank, i have all difrent shapes and colours of plants. You dont have to make it look real, mine looks really good with lots of difrent plants!

Pacita Hughes - 7 years ago

i like how you decorate that aquarium... just bought an aquarium for my daughters for christmas.. just don't know how to decorate them like that... would love to win those plants

Abe Teichroeb - 7 years ago

it turned out a lot better than i expected. what about silk plants?

Hung N - 7 years ago

Great thanks for the simple explanation of the basics!

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iamspiritfirst - 7 years ago

Setting up my fish tank now! Thanks for the info!

Ryan Houser - 7 years ago

big fan of the video, wondering if you were still giving away a full set to a lucky comment?

Katsumi Caballero - 8 years ago

gonna subscribe

Big Al's - 8 years ago

One of the best choices you'll ever make...

Lauren Cross - 8 years ago

I have a question, could you use fake moss? like the suppermoss brand to make your own looks.

Josh Vazquez - 8 years ago

What lighting did you use for this aquarium?

Flo Green - 8 years ago

I love plastic plant's real plants are nothing but a job!! I go with natural fake plant's so much easier .

Josh Vazquez - 8 years ago

Whwt types of freshwater fish would you pick to go into this marvelous aquarium you built in this video?

Hozefa Bhopali - 8 years ago

what type of gravel and stone for big aqaurium

Jennifer Meyer - 8 years ago

I love this idea. Natural look without the hassle. Would love to win all of these plants!

imtyaz ahammad - 8 years ago

what is the use of live plants in aquarium

Varekai0723 - 8 years ago

They lower nitrate levels and increase oxygen.

Adam Conklin - 8 years ago

I have a tank already set up with fish in it, and after seeing this video I want to add more artificial plants to the tank can I do that or is it not such a good idea?

Josh Vazquez - 8 years ago

How many gallons is this aquarium that you used in this video?

Stephen Conti - 8 years ago

great video... Keep on Tankin' Bro

WhiteKoneko - 8 years ago

What size tank did you use? I've got a 5 gallon tank I want to do this with.

Sarah Thomsen - 8 years ago

Thank you so much for your advice Thomas! I love live plants, but like you said they are time consuming and need some experience, so I'm sticking with the plastic plants. By the way, I love how the plants you have situated in this aquarium/video!!!

Leo B - 8 years ago

You are one hot son of a bitch

Brittany darnell - 8 years ago

thank you for the ideas. just started a aquarium.

cyan tse - 8 years ago

nothing like real plants tho

Bonnie Miller - 7 years ago

yes I agree, but when you do not know how to do real plants, fake ones will be ok, like me

170221dn - 8 years ago

The bogwood seems to have a stone base.
I have bogwood without a base, is it easy to add one?

Eugene Bailey - 8 years ago

I have a platy that is going to have fry soon but one of the male keep chasing her around is that stress on the female what should i do

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Suzanne Bigsby - 8 years ago

Lots of great suggestions! Trying to set up a tank for a classroom and do it inexpensively!! Help!

romar vasquez - 7 years ago

I have long searched good decorasion. here in the Philippines. ilove how you decorate your tank. i wacht your video everyday. i hope to see my tank like yours

Suzanne Bigsby - 8 years ago

Hi there and thanks for the interest! I have gotten plants donated and it looks great. But I still do not have a heater, vacuum, or fish! Trying to get those things donated but no luck!

Big Al's - 8 years ago

How far have you gotten in terms of the setup? What can we help you with? Let us know :)

Suzanne Bigsby - 8 years ago

Big Al's - 8 years ago

Hey Suzanne, firstly, are you located in Canada or the US?

Mason Eggert - 8 years ago

Love the tank !!! And I'm new to tank keeping do you have any advice for me.good size tank ? Filters? Gravel or sand bottom ? PLEASE HELP!!!!!

Big Al's - 8 years ago

We always recommend Gravel over Sand for most aquariums - Sand can be much more difficult to vacuum since it has a tendency to get sucked up. It also kicks up easier and can be sucked up by pumps. Sand and pumps don't mix! Sand can damage the impeller and the well the impeller sits in. Long story short, Gravel doesn't have these issues.

keehna42 - 8 years ago

this is awesome never thought fake plants could look so good very cool.

Frikadellie Mad - 8 years ago

My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them

Big Al's - 8 years ago

Awe, that stinks. Sorry to hear that... I forgot to pretend fertilize my fake plants and they just wouldn't grow any bigger. Mind you they never died either, so I guess I was lucky there!

Matthew Lawson - 8 years ago

Like the video helped me how to use plastic plants to make my tank look good

Big Al's - 8 years ago

Glad you found it inspiring!

jose gomez - 8 years ago

what kind of gravel did u use in this video

Big Al's - 8 years ago

http://www.bigalspets.com/super-naturals-blue-ridge-20-lb.html

Niasia Cheeseboro - 8 years ago

Thankscauseididntwanttodoliveplantstoomuchwork

finnaquarium - 8 years ago

This video is very helpful. I want to start using them plastic plants again.

Butt Cheese - 8 years ago

silk plants look better than plastic however I cannot find a store that sells a large selection of them anybody know a good place to buy them?

Mario - 8 years ago

did you find a good source of silk plants? I'm looking at eBay

Mason Eggert - 8 years ago

Try petco or petsmart or Walmart

Cameron Wietfeldt - 8 years ago

Banana joe rocks!

Kim Moreno - 8 years ago

Look real would like your business

edwardsdeacon - 8 years ago

The use of the moss and driftwood does tie it all together. In addition to this a couple top water plants like duckweed can also make the tank look more realistic and they will 1) add an additional food source, 2) soften the water, 3) provide a hiding place for fry and young fish, 4) help to keep the adult fish more relaxed and they will also fix the nitrates built up in the tank.

heather gentry - 8 years ago

What about silk plants?

WhiteKoneko - 8 years ago

Silk plants would work too I think. Particularly if you keep fish with very delicate fins that can't have the sharp edges of some plastic plants in their tank.

David Perrin - 8 years ago

brilliant set up love it

Kenney - 8 years ago

I prefer a thin gravel bed so as not to collect dirt and am obsessive about cleaning it. What is the best way to anchor plastic plants in thin gravel beds so they do not float, but can be easily moved for cleaning or rearranged if desired?
Also, what precautions should be taken with driftwood to avoid it coloring the water?

WhiteKoneko - 8 years ago

You can buy some plastic or silk plants that have a heavy stone base to them like some of the stuff he used here.

Faith Whatevers - 8 years ago

Try using aquarium safe silicone and glueing heavier rocks to the plant base to anchor it. Also, with driftwood discoloring the water, just soak it in a separate container for a week or so. Keep changing the water till it stays clear, then it'll be great for your tank. :)

idk5642123 - 8 years ago

Great video! but I have 1 question
How do you vacuum the gravel, when the aquarium is full of decorations and fake plants like
the one shown on 1:45?

Rick Barg - 8 years ago

Take them out

Brittany Lilly - 8 years ago

I'm interested in purchasing this entire set up. What size tank is shown in the video? I have a 30 gallon tank, should I purchase 2 small or medium pieces of the aquarium wood? Thank you.

Brittany Lilly - 8 years ago

+Big Al's - Thank you so much for taking time and replying to me! I just put in my order and got free shipping, which was included! I'm only disappointed that the clover mat is no longer available, but was available just yesterday. I ended up substituting it with 2 hair grass mats. Again, thank you. I'm excited about receiving my pieces.

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+Brittany Lilly - In the video, it's a 20g aquarium. For plants, you can add 1background, 1 midground, and 2 foreground plants on top of what is used in the video to cover the extra space. For wood, a single medium, or a pair of small pieces can work well in a 30 gallon, but that is largely up to your taste!

greywolf de'lacey - 8 years ago

we're upgrading to a 55g tank and i'd love to set up plants in it like you did for this vid ; we're upgrading cause the 29g is getting old and needs to be taken offline to be cleaned and resealed ; and our bubble babies are going to need more room

Kenny Ortiz - 8 years ago

Hello im trying to buy the Green Clover Mat but i cant find it, in your store can you let me know when you have more ?

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+Kenny Ortiz Hey Kenny! It's not online anymore, and we can't say for sure when or if we'd start carrying it again. Plastic plants tend to come and go, but we always have new and exciting designs, so be sure to browse through our selection!

Armani Jackson - 8 years ago

he make i t look nice

Valerie Storm - 8 years ago

Beautiful aquarium setup!

Miguel Diaz - 8 years ago

love all information helps a lot

Miguel Diaz - 8 years ago

love the information helps a lot

gothlove1234 - 8 years ago

Omg I love this

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+gothlove1234 - Thanks! Do you use plastic plants?

Sarah Stevenson - 8 years ago

these videos are awesome really enjoy them

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+Sarah Stevenson - Already followed you back! Thanks for being awesome!!!

Sarah Stevenson - 8 years ago

+Big Al's neddless to say but im following you guys anyway, i dont want to miss out on cool fish videos/tips/tricks/pictures ! wish you guys were in western australia ! we have VERY limited stores here with very few fish in them i normally have to travel 5 houres to get to a desent fish supplier's, (if it not to cheeky could you please follow back just incase i have to make a tricky decision its good to have some one tell me a professional oppinion) thanks again im sure ill be in touch

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+Sarah Stevenson - We ARE, but we're just starting out -- embarrassed look of shame -- so we're light on content. BUT, stick with us because we're gearing up any day now! (https://www.instagram.com/bigals_pets)

Sarah Stevenson - 8 years ago

+Big Al's thanks so much for replying are you guys on instagram ?

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+Sarah Stevenson - Thanks! We're really happy to hear it! :)

MAKDIZ - 8 years ago

And Jesus turn the water into wine

Dave Santiago - 8 years ago

nice good tips

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+Dave Santiago - Thanks :)

VersusUltimate - 8 years ago

Hii

VersusUltimate - 8 years ago

+Big Al's hi i would like to buy a dwarf bearded dragon but im away from home for 4weeks sometines during the summer. do yuo have any tips on what i could do or you might want to make a video one how to takencare of your pet while your away. All help is well apriciated thanks!

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+thorin 9 - Hello, there!

AquaLady 420 - 8 years ago

Pretty dope

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+AquaLady 420 (HoodChick) - Thanks-- we thought it came out lookin' pretty fly!

blackglittercandy - 8 years ago

Great tips! Thank you ☺️

Joshua Sisock - 8 years ago

Great tutorial! Do you happen to have a list of all the plants used in the video? I'm having some trouble getting mine to look good together.

Joshua Sisock - 8 years ago

+Big Al's Thanks, I'll be happy to share once the tank is renovated. The link for the Green Clover Mat doesn't seem to work. Do you still sell them?

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+Joshua Sisock - Glad you enjoyed our video! We have a full list of the plants used, as well as their web links, in the video description! Best of luck-- we'd love to see a photo once you get it all set up. Feel free to share photos on our FB or Twitter pages!

Lee Diaz - 8 years ago

in the video how many of each Plant was used?

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+Lee Diaz - Sorry about that, Lee! Plastic plant styles come and go, but we're always getting new ones in. Feel free to browse our plastic plants until you find something that works for you!

Lee Diaz - 8 years ago

+Big Al's sounds great. I try ed to buy the green clover mat but it says the link is not valid

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+Lee Diaz Background plants 1 each. Midground plants 1 to 2 each. Foreground plats 3 each.

John Dom - 8 years ago

That really came out pretty dang good! Also your outtakes at the end cracked me up!

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+John Dom - What can we say-- Thomas knows his stuff! Glad you loved the outtakes! We have them at the end of every one of Thomas' videos! Check them out!

Rush Stroup - 8 years ago

love it man!

Big Al's - 8 years ago

+Rush Stroup - Thanks! It's a great way to make your aquarium look amazing!

LOCH - 8 years ago

I guess

LOCH - 8 years ago

I guess

Audrey Woods - 8 years ago

Nice aquarium Thomas! I have a 125 gallon tank and would love to set up the tank the way it is shown in this video- I'm in planning stage and my set up going be frontosa cichlid tank. I brought from you two eheim 2217 canister also i 75 pounds lace rocks and 100 pounds cichlid white sands. How many background,midground and foreground and what size would you recommend in a 125 gallon tank? Thanks again for great video

Thomas B - 8 years ago

What really differentiates back middle and foreground is simply the height of the plants.
Background = Height of the aquarium
Midground = Half height of the aquarium
Foreground = Third height or less of the aquarium

The styles of plants are totally up to you! Whatever tickles your fancy. No way to choose wrong when it comes to personal taste :)

Audrey Woods - 8 years ago

+Thomas B Thanks for advise now I need your help I don't know which aquarium plant is background , mid ground and foreground plants. I trust your opinion in picking out the plants for me. so can you please suggest an background, mid ground and foreground and size. I select both end of the tank and build cave and cliffs and keep the middle open for them to swim. I be doing 5 background 5 mid ground and 12 foreground like you suggest. the list of product on the video I don't see green clover mat. thanks Thomas I look forward to the list of plants you pick so I can order them.

Thomas B - 8 years ago

+Audrey Woods It will really depend on the look you are going for. Fronts are going to get big, and they do appreciate open space. I wouldn't go too crazy with heavily planting, but rather select a few sections in the tank to plant well, and then spread out some forground plants across the entire tank and between rocks. I would say somewhere between 4-5 background, 5-6 midground, and up to 12 foreground plants would be enough to bring some color and texture to your aquascape.

LOCH - 8 years ago

Also can u look after fake and real in the same tank?

LOCH - 8 years ago

+Thomas B hey man can u set me up a tank for a 25 gallon with the ones I have in my tank or make u ur own plzzzzz

Thomas B - 8 years ago

+LJAY Russell You can, but if you are going to do real plants, why bother mixing in fake ones?

LOCH - 8 years ago

How do u look after real plants

LOCH - 8 years ago

+Thomas B how do I sent u a pic of my tank

Thomas B - 8 years ago

+LJAY Russell Looking after real plants isn't something I can adequately layout for you in the comments section. We are happy to help though so please do call us at 888 824 4257

Rameez Lallasaib - 8 years ago

your videos are absolutely awesome
love your videos
keep it up

Alex Kingcole - 8 years ago

You should do Marine Plant examples for us reefers.

Arnav Sinha - 9 years ago

Wow! The aquarium looks really good. The fish living in there must be really lucky!

Brianna Harter - 8 years ago

actually they are made from a non porous plastic so not toxic at all.also not all fish can be kept with live plants.there are plenty of fish that will destroy any plant you put in there tank that isn't fake.

also for beginners starting out plastic is the way to go till they advance their fish keeping skills.

Rachel La - 8 years ago

toxic neon plastic plants YIPPEEEE lucky ass fish LOL

Arnav Sinha - 8 years ago

+Tritan Yep, I agree so much

Tritan - 8 years ago

+Icy Diamond (Arnav) Indian need to stop shitting in their rivers so some plants can grow... There are more shit and plastic in the river there than there are plants.

Arnav Sinha - 8 years ago

+Tritan I hate plastic plants, but in India, it's not the fish people care about. It's the money. So every possible LFS here is horribly overstocked, no plants, nobody knows any fish properly (zebra danios are sometimes called guppies), etc.. Overall, it's very bad. Real plants are EXTREMELY rare here. So unless you've visited a LFS in India, don't open your trap. There isn't much of a choice given to me.

Tritan - 8 years ago

Lucky my ass... Fake plants don't produce Oxygen, learn to grow some real aquarium plants and you will not want to use fake one again. Unless you kill all your plants, then stick with the fake one...

JacksBeast - 9 years ago

thanks I've tried many times with planted aquariums but they are a lot of work I had know idea you could achieve the same visual effects with plastic plants thanks!!!!!

JacksBeast - 9 years ago

+Big Al's thanks for the great advise

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Jack Birtch - You can definitely get some awesome results with plastic plants-- just follow the general method, and don't be afraid to experiment!

Keyvan - 9 years ago

Love your store! Super epic

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+plkj13 - Thanks! We work hard to reach super levels of epicness-- glad you noticed!

Manuel Alfaro - 9 years ago

just beginning my tank when I come home from a long day of work I just like to stare

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Manuel Alfaro - Us too-- sometimes even DURING work, we catch ourselves staring at our aquariums!

nicholas macas - 9 years ago

are these safe for goldfishes? because goldfish can grow really long tails and can get stuck on the plants if it has sharp edges

Thomas B - 8 years ago

+nicholas macas Plastic plants are safe for goldfish, however, make sure to choose the fake plants with the fragility of goldfish fins in mind. Avoid spiky, rigid looking plants!

Nick Dahlke - 9 years ago

Thanks for the help

Jk With The Ak - 9 years ago

i have a huge helicopter wreck in my tank would it look silly adding fake plants around it?

Jk With The Ak - 9 years ago

great idea :)

Peyote Cowboy - 9 years ago

+Jk With The Ak I don't think it would look silly. It could look like a helicopter crashing in the woods/jungle if you put some in the heli or something.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Jk With The Ak - Alright, we've GOTTA see this setup. Shoot us a photo on FB (pretty please, a huge helicopter wreck sounds like a crazy setup) and we can give you some tips on what types of plants might look cool! FB links provided below, so feel free to post a pic!

US:
http://www.facebook.com/BigAlsPets
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Greg Traci - 9 years ago

Great video. Getting back into hobby after 15 years. Your video was very helpful, my kids loved it.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Greg Traci Very happy to hear this Greg! We've got a ton of videos on our channel, and so many more coming! Hopefully you'll tune in!

DG Old School Modeler - 9 years ago

can you mix live with plastic

Thomas B - 8 years ago

+David Goodwin Absolutely, but why would you? If you are going to care for live plants at all, might as well keep it all natural!

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Ronald Rocheleau - 9 years ago

Great videos! Big Al's is my go to place for all I need for my pond and aquariums. Awesome people too.

33alwright - 9 years ago

Looks great. Now i will have to rearrange my aquarium to give it that realistic look. Thanks for the tips

Lee Diaz - 9 years ago

Thanks for the great tips....I've been trying to learn the best way but most of my local pet shops don't have the best selections of plastic plants or drift wood and rocks

Carol Tarantino - 9 years ago

Love the video and the results look awesome. However, I disagree that you HAVE to have a CO2 system with live plants - check out Diane Walstad's methods with LOW lighting, zero added CO2 and very little maintenance. She provides a ton of science behind what she does, and there a lots of aquarists who swear by her type of tank. Just throwing that out there for consideration.

Carol Tarantino - 8 years ago

+Thomas B Makes sense, and with the variety of plastic and silk plants available, one CAN have a gorgeous tank without the live plant hassle. Fake plants are also good for fish who munch on real ones, or insist on rearranging the tank every day.

Thomas B - 8 years ago

+Carol Tarantino Nobody said you have to have CO2; but it is one of the many barriers for folks who want to try their hand at plants. The problem being most people want high light plants with bright reds, oranges, purples etc. and pack their tank full of them. Most often that means CO2 will be required which can be both a financial barrier and overly intimidating. For those who just don't want to go through the process of learning the ins and outs of live plants, I decided to slap this video together to show them how they can get the most out of plastic plants!

Dennis Younger - 9 years ago

I doubt fish are dumb enough to eat silk. Instead of cleaning just buy new silk plants.
Plastic plants always look like plastic. Just my opinion and I suspect many others too.

Thomas B - 9 years ago

+Dennis Younger Not all of us out there want to waste money on repurchasing plants over and over, its also not greenest way to look at things! Why create more waste when you can purchase something that will go much further for you? At the end of the day, if the esthetics of silk plants tickle your fancy more than plastic, stick with silk!
As for fish eating silk plants; it does happen. Namely with algae eaters or fish with a plant based diet like goldfish. Silk plants with a thin algae film are going to taste like food to these fish, and they can and will try to eat them. A quick google search will give you more than a handful of first hand accounts (via forums) of this happening.

Dennis Younger - 9 years ago

Not one word about silk plants. They are so much better than the oldtyme hard plastic ones like your selling.

Thomas B - 9 years ago

+Dennis Younger We try to avoid silk plants to be honest. Silk plants are not a great option when dealing with any algae or plant eating fish because they tend to get nibbled and fray. This can lead to fish ingesting the fibers of the silk plants which can potentially be fatal. They also tend to be more fragile when cleaning, and do not take well to being scrubbed. Plastic plant longevity can't be beat!

abdul wali - 9 years ago

this is smart way to make a tank look cool and natural ... please choose me as the lucky winner because I love fishes and I have cancer... check my video out too feeding my fishes

Dennis Younger - 9 years ago

very little info here.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Dennis Younger Sorry you feel that way! Is there any information you'd like to hear more about? Thomas would be happy to answer any questions you have :)

Marc Marsala - 9 years ago

great video

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Marc Marsala Thanks so much :)

DPIII1 - 9 years ago

I was thinking about doing real plants because I like that look but after seeing this im going to definitely go plastic XD!!!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+DPIII1 Sounds good! Feel free to send us a photo on social media of your setup-- we'd love to see what you come up with! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bigalspets Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bigals_pets

Tony Wang - 9 years ago

love the channel and the vids. love the look to that tank too

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Tony Wang Thanks! We're really happy you dig our videos! And as for the tank, following the method for using plastic plants works! Keep on watching!

David Garcia - 9 years ago

Very informative! Going to use your method to aquascape my tank. Thanks again for all the great videos. I will most definitely "keep on tanking!"

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+David Garcia Glad to hear it! You can't go wrong using this method! We've got so many new videos coming, so keep your eyes peeled! Welcome to Tank Nation!

Golden State Warriors Fan - 9 years ago

great video

Ironiic zero - 9 years ago

what about low tech tanks. people hardly pay anything on them and some still look nice

Thomas B - 8 years ago

+Ironiic zero Low tech planted tanks are still more work than plastic plants. Often people have a hard time keeping ferts, light, and even minimal co2 in balance, which leads to a crummy looking aquarium. I love low tech and high tech planted aquariums and have lots of experience with both. We may do a video in the future that highlight planted aquariums!

Abel Olvera - 9 years ago

I attached a video of my fake planted tank. What do you think?
https://youtu.be/Q9liCfPDhN0

Thomas B - 9 years ago

+Abel Olvera Tank looks great! Your tank is pretty tall, and you could certainly put a few more tall plants in that reach closer to the surface. That will help to make it look full and hide some of the hardware.

adrien daigle - 9 years ago

I have a 10 gallon tank and would love to set up the tank the way it is shown in this video- with two pieces of your wood. What size would you recommend getting if I want to fit two in a 10 gallon?

Thomas B - 9 years ago

+adrien daigle Glad to hear you dig the setup! I would go with two small pieces for a 10 gallon.

David Garcia - 9 years ago

Great topic

Alex Spinks - 9 years ago

my tank needs re-doing would love love to have mine like this

Thomas Atkinson - 9 years ago

thanks for the video and the links looks great

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Thomas Atkinson Thanks so much!

Sukhdev Singh - 9 years ago

Hi I am looking for cheapest 20 gallon tank or 2ft tank. if you have any website that has the cheapest aquariums please let me know. Any way your vids are great dude. Thanks

Sukhdev Singh - 9 years ago

Hi I've been watching your vids for while now. It's just the way u explain it really helps. Thanks for that I normally don't comment but I had too your vids are great dude thanks. Keep it on.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Sukhdev Singh It's GREAT to hear that our videos are helpful to the community! We're very glad you're enjoying them-- we've got tons of new content on the way!

Timm Lombardo - 9 years ago

Amazing way to use plastic plants! I will be doing this for sure! Thanks!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Timm Lombardo Glad you liked it! Send us some photos on Twitter or Facebook when you dive into it-- we'd love to see what you come up with in your very own aquarium!

David Klapp - 9 years ago

Good video. Tried real plants and just couldn't make it work. Now looking for artificial ideas. Thanks.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+David Klapp Real plants can be a challenge, that's for sure! Best of luck using artificial plants! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us!

Ivy Lanclos - 9 years ago

Very beautiful.
What exact plants did you use? I just got my 55 gallon tank and i really like your natural set up. Ive been re-watching this video and i just want to make sure i get the same ones from BigAlsPets.com
Please let me know, thanks!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Ivy Lanclos That makes us very happy to hear! Thanks!

Ivy Lanclos - 9 years ago

+Big Al's | Video on Demand Thank you so much! I'm going to get things together tomorrow and order everything. I can't wait for the final product. Thank you so much again for sharing this video and all of the details. Yall do an amazing job!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

aubrey Whitley - 9 years ago

Looks nice Thomas!

Thomas B - 9 years ago

+aubrey Whitley Thanks, Aubry! Glad you like it :)

Steve - 9 years ago

I just ordered a lot of these same plants for my 72 bowfront. Didnt turn out as natural looking as your setup but I like it. The weighted base is nice too.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Hey +Steve, practice makes perfect! Keep trying new arrangements and if you have any questions, let us know!

teknogray - 9 years ago

i love the look!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Thanks so much +teknogray! It's amazing what you can do with fake aquarium plants if you tackle your setup with a plan in mind!

Young Tank - 9 years ago

Nice video

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Whoop Davis Glad to hear you liked it :)

kevin brumbaugh - 9 years ago

this looks awesome and dig the links in the description.

kevin brumbaugh - 9 years ago

+Big Al's | Video on Demand certainly!!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+kevin brumbaugh It's always a shame when stores don't do everything they can for their customers, but we're glad our online store can be of some assistance to you! In regard to your own tank, when you do improve the look, shoot some before/after photos to us! We really dig seeing hobbyists' setups!

kevin brumbaugh - 9 years ago

+Big Al's | Video on Demand would take pictures, but they may be better suited as "before" pics and might clearly point out why i needed to watch this video. Lol in my defense, the local stores tend to gouge consumers (which is what led me to your site in the first place) especially on things like tank decor. Either way, i look forward to improving the look here in the near future.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Thanks +kevin brumbaugh! If you have any home setups, feel free to share any photos on our FB or Twitter pages! We'd love to feature them on our blog!

Shelley G. - 9 years ago

Thank you for some really good tips. Your plant arrangement looked awesome.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Hey +Shelley :), we appreciate the love! Hope the tips come in handy for you!

dnlsrz66 - 9 years ago

THANKS FOR THE IDEAS

Big Al's - 9 years ago

No problem, +dnlsrz66, we're happy to help!

Lori T - 9 years ago

Love those moss covered rocks. . Are those fake too ?
I have a mix of fake and real in my tank because the fish uproot the real ones..and I find that if i bunch them with the plastic they get a chance to root up ... giving them a fighting chance.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

The moss covered rocks are also fake. They make a great addition to your tank to give the bottom a natural feel! Thanks again for watching!

Jason Campbell - 9 years ago

Thanks for the video. We are looking to set a new tank soon and this video came out just in time...

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Congratulations to +Jason Campbell-- it's your lucky day! You've won the actual plastic plants used by Thomas in this video!

Please email us at brian@bigals.ca or message us on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/bigalspets) with your details so we can arrange to ship the plants to you!

Thanks to everyone for watching and participating! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for future chances to win great prizes!

Laurie Biggs - 9 years ago

Hey Thomas!!! Thanks for the great tips on making my tanks look natural using artificial plants. I just received a LOT, four very large boxes, of artificial plants, driftwood, and cichlid stones for my birthday. I am busy getting my tanks redecorated; once done I will post pictures. But you better not make fun of my Purple Envy and Posh Pink tanks!!! LOL I think the purple plants go great with my Demasoni. ; )

Thomas B - 9 years ago

Hey Laurie!!! My absolute pleasure! Can't wait to see your tanks - posh pink, purple, platinum, or otherwise ;)

iAmSuperSoldier - 9 years ago

Wow this video helped out a lot. Thank you so very much for the advice Tomas, with you super awesome cool method! I have been wanting to redecorate my tank for some time now. I hope I can win these plants it would help. Thanks again.

Thomas B - 9 years ago

My pleasure!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Hey +SoldierHD, glad you found the video helpful! You're definitely in the draw to win these plants, just be sure you've subscribed!

Jake Piske - 9 years ago

Awesome video! Big Al's is where I get all my fish supplies! Thank you!

Chelsea McFadden - 9 years ago

Wow! Thanks for the easy step-by-step guide. The end result looked great!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Thanks +Chelsea McFadden, we're happy to help! The end result turned out wonderfully, thanks to Thomas' awesome method!

Bill Simpson - 9 years ago

Excellent video. I've used many of the plants you've used here, but not to the same effect. Really like the way you've made very dense groupings which has really given your scape a much more natural look.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

We appreciate your feedback +Bill Simpson! Thanks for watching-- if you redo your tank using Thomas' tips, be sure to send us before/after pics on Twitter/FB!

Larry Daley - 9 years ago

Wow, i have a 55 gallon tank, and after watching the video, i think my tank might need a make over

Big Al's - 9 years ago

+Larry Daley, if you decide to makeover your tank, Thomas' Awesome Method for Setting Up Plastic Plants in your Aquarium to Look Natural should work like a charm!

Brandi Roediger - 9 years ago

These videos are awesome! You should do more.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Thanks so much +Brandi Roediger! We've got new videos coming every Wednesday, so check back often and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

Max Brown - 9 years ago

This video makes me want to create an underwater plantscape just for the art of it, fish or not. Great advice on arrangement and choice!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Thanks +Max Brown! If you decide to create your own aquascape, don't forget to share your photos with us!

Ed Young - 9 years ago

Fantastic video, really didn't think plastic plants could look that good. Thank you very much!!!!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

You're very welcome +Ed Young-- and thank YOU for watching!

Ray Evans - 9 years ago

Been frustrating dealing with some species of live plants dissolving away in my new set up - your video is inspiring me to try plastic plants.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Hey +Ray Evans, glad our video has you feeling inspired! If you do try out plastic plants, don't forget to share your creations with us, we'd love to see them!

DrKessler - 9 years ago

Been doing planted tanks for a while now, but tempted to try plastic again. So much less hassle

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Hey +Dustin Harris! Although natural plants and plastic plants both have their benefits, we're happy our video has you tempted to give plastic plants another try!

Derek Kelly - 9 years ago

I would love to redo my tank. The stuff in the video look really great.

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Go for it, +Derek Kelly! And if you do redo your tank, don't forget to share photos with us on Twitter and Facebook! Thanks for watching!

Saro Mandoyan - 9 years ago

I'm actually surprised, gonna have to give my non-planted tank a make-over

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Hey +Saro Mandoyan, it really is surprising just how effective plastic plants can be! Thanks for watching!

umar khan - 9 years ago

Amazing setup and I bought them cheap from Big Als

Big Al's - 9 years ago

We appreciate your business +umar khan! If you have any suggestions for future videos that you'd like to see, please let us know!

Andy G - 9 years ago

The plants look beautiful and natural! Very useful video :)

Big Al's - 9 years ago

Thanks +Andresia Garnier! Glad you found it useful! We have new videos every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often (and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE)!

Shawna Hack - 9 years ago

I need to do this, my tank's been in need of a serious make-over for far too long now! This looks really great, I'm not used to seeing such a natural look with fake plants :) Its great motivation!

Big Al's - 9 years ago

We're glad we could motivate you to makeover your tank, +Shawna Hack! We'd love to see the end results!

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