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The Fishy Life ! - 7 years ago

do you think it's ok to treat my new water with amquel plus when doing water changes? I use API root tabs & API co2 booster and was wondering about reactions

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

The Fishy Life ! It should be fine. Just add the it at the water change as you are already doing.

Hashmadali H - 7 years ago

what is used for CO2?

kevin ogbalefe - 7 years ago

hey David , How do i know how to dose Osmocote plus ? and how do i know when to redose the recommended ? do i just throw the recommended inside the water ? or do i burry under sand? thanks in advance.

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

kevin ogbalefe just put it under the substrate. Use double or triple zero 00 gelatin capsules. One 00 capsule holds about 1ml in volume, so 5 capsules would be 5ml, or one teaspoon of Osmocote Plus. About one teaspoon per 10 gallons seems to work well and is on the safe side of dosing. 50 gallon tank I would sprinkle no more than 5 teaspoons worth. Replace every 4-6 months. Yellow polymer shell doesn't really disintegrate over time.

Michelle Olson - 7 years ago

Thanks for posting. My favorite was #3 with the funnels!

JustAnotherOne1 - 7 years ago

+1 thanks for the tips! this hobby can be an expensive and I'm looking for DIY ways and ways to save money or get around things. Thanks a lot! Very helpful tips! Keep them coming.

Bill Sandra - 7 years ago

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ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

thanks for the tip!

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EatTwinkies13 - 7 years ago

i didn't catch the names of the CO2 alternatives? could you please let me know! thank you

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

There may be different concentrations of Met 14, so go with the 2.8% concentration.

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

well excel is at 1.5% concentration of glutaraldehyde and if you do 500 ml of Met 14 and 500 ml of RO water that will put you at 1.4% of glutaraldehyde with the Metricide 14, so it is pretty close to the same thing, and you can just dose the same as the Excel instructions. Yeah no problem and thanks for watching.

EatTwinkies13 - 7 years ago

ADU Aquascaping i have a 20g so I'll have to do some math i think, depending on what the bottle says. i know i have flourish and it starts the dosing at 60g, so did some simple math to get it right for my 20. i do appreciate it!
I've had plants here and there before, but i recently took down and reset up my tank and want to make it a much more planted one. haven't added fish yet, but I've been watching your videos on which ones will be good!

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

EatTwinkies13 yep, no problem. And just dilute it by 50% to make a 1.4% concentration, similar to Excel. 500 ml RO or distilled water with 500 ml of Metricide 14 to be at 1.4% 1 liter solution.

EatTwinkies13 - 7 years ago

ADU Aquascaping awesome! thanks so much for the quick reply!

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

EatTwinkies13 (Metricide 14) at 50% concentration will work great. Similar to flourish Excel. If you purchase Metricide 14 do not use the activator bottle that comes with it. Throw it away.

EatTwinkies13 - 7 years ago

why black zip ties? is that just a preference, because i would prefer a more translucent white type that would blend and be hidden better

EatTwinkies13 - 7 years ago

ADU Aquascaping that makes sense! i picked up wire, but i already had black so I'll use the black ones, and they'll match the black plastic stuff i got to make a moss wall. thank you for the help!

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

with the bright light hitting it and eventual algae growth you would see translucent more than black. Yeah it just works and the moss and java ferns cover it quite well.

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david diehl - 7 years ago

They make a razor blade with rounded edges for carpet

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

Thanks for the tip! I will check it out.

Jacklene Taylor - 7 years ago

Thank you for this videos

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

Thanks! Glad you liked it and found it useful! Cheers!

Adrian Verhalen - 7 years ago

"○•:QUESTION:•○"

CAN I use a half aquatic terrarium for a milk snake ?? will I still have to clean it as often and what plants can survive in high humidity and temperature

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

well a lot of aquarium plants can be grown terrestrially: Anubias, bucephalandra, hygrophilas, java ferns.

pleure retroish - 7 years ago

is Osmocote Plus safe with shrimp?

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

It is as far as copper goes, but the ammonium can cause issues if you add too much. It can kill fish and shrimp. I do around 5ml per 10 gallons. Just a teaspoon size per 10 gallons on the bottom of the aquarium before adding substrate.

Tracer Hayden - 7 years ago

How could I pump water from my RO system to my tank with the correct temperature? The water that comes out of the spigot is cold. Thanks!
(the water is in a big 55 gallon container, 2 of them)

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

you would just have to heat the reservoir with a heater.

Wylie Coyote - 7 years ago

Why not use a sump? Much easier to do water changes there without affecting display levels in the aquarium.

ADU Aquascaping - 7 years ago

Wylie Coyote you can if you have one. No problem doing that. A lot of planted tanks just use canister filters. A sump or wet dry would be great to use if you have one.

duane fagan - 8 years ago

With the excel alternative I know to half the dose if I don't dilute it with water. Thing is what would the shelf life of the mix? As far as not diluting it there is an expiration date so I'd op for that way. Questions are will pouring it undiluted right into the tank harm any close by fish plants or inverts? I have a sump could I just pour it into the return chamber and have it dilute going through the pipes?

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

It may harm them yes. Better to drip it in at that concentration.

Scotlahn Mccallister - 8 years ago

Is there a reason for letting your water level drop so low? I would like a tip on refilling a freshwater tank efficiently, because whenever i use the gravel cleaner in my 10 gallon, it sucks too much water out, but not enough waste.

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

I probably just had a lot of detritus. I just wave my hand around and kick up tons of detritus out of the plants and substrate. Then I use Fluval tubing and siphon all of it out into a bucket, or use a pump and pump it outside. pretty simple

Jason Jenkins - 8 years ago

So just a few pellets of Osmocote plus will be good periodically.... should it be pushed under the substrate or just near the surface?

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

Far down under the substrate. Use them sparingly as they can cause an ammonia spike.

DON DOT - 8 years ago

what's that bushy grass plant in the mid ground/ foreground thanks

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

it is probably the Blyxa japonica

DON DOT - 8 years ago

dw saw it was ug but is it hard to keep because it's one of my favourite aquarium plants

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Will Hodgson - 8 years ago

Anyone else see the shrimp jump out of the water shortly after the 3:40 mark?

SIMPLE AQUATICS - 7 years ago

To funny lol

Fabouls - 7 years ago

After analysis I'd say it jumped two times, and the second time it hit it's head against the driftwood.
I wonder what it was thinking "HEY NOTICE ME!!"
What do you feed them haha

SIMPLE AQUATICS - 7 years ago

lol yeah to funny

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

haha, yes!

Julien B. - 8 years ago

Hey, nice vidéo ! Thanks for your tips I would like to know where can I get Metricide 14 in Europe ? Any similar product ??

Xander Phipps - 8 years ago

What are the sucker fish in that tank? Oto cats?

Ceeraye - 8 years ago

I took gift cards from Walmart. There's no value until you load them so you can just take them.

Stefan Demirovic - 8 years ago

Dave, do I keep dosing dry ferts when I add Osmocote capsules in my substrate?

churly churly - 8 years ago

is gay people loves aquarium?

Simo Savustaja - 7 years ago

It is pretty suspicious that you think about gay people in aquarium video? There's no correlation, so maybe you have a little secret buddy?

Deprodap46 - 8 years ago

what

nsini nomsin - 8 years ago

hey bro you gat to help me here my fish are dieing. my two angel fish that I have for years just died yesterday

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

what! Man that sucks. Could it be an ammonia spike or a disease? Fish diseases can sometimes be hard to diagnose.

Cristian Lona - 8 years ago

subscribed :)

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

Thanks for the support.

Matt S - 8 years ago

Also is it necessary to add de-chlorinated water when soaking pieces of driftwood?

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+Matt S it really doesn't matter at that point.

Matt S - 8 years ago

Hey Dave.. I was wondering how you as an, aquascaper remove tannins successfully. I know you can boil the Driftwood (1-2Hrs) and repeat process, use normal or dechlorinated water and let it soak. Also can you recommend any driftwoods that leech less tannins than other types. Im in the midst of aquascaping a 200L tank..?? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

Matt S - 8 years ago

+ADU Aquascaping Thanks..

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+Matt S Yeah in my episode 7 or maybe 6 of this 10 quick tip series I talk about cleaning driftwood and brushwood. Brushwood can be used, but should not be decayed and may have to brush polyurethane onto it.

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r0cd0x - 8 years ago

"graph it out if you're a real nerd" hahahaha!!

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+r0cd0x hahah, that is right! Graph it yo!

Rafael Perez - 8 years ago

question what is the clump forming grass you have that shrimp are running across?

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+Rafael Perez It was UG Utricularia graminifolia.

The Fish Tank Guy 9057 - 8 years ago

Thanks for the information and video.

Ward Lape - 8 years ago

ADU: When you think you are at the end of your own efforts, you seek the help of others.

1. I do not over feed
2. I have a commercial 10 gallon tank from AQUEON, which i inform because the kit came with the filer system
3. In the tank I have 2 inches of java stone on the bottom, 30 fish: 10 guppy, 10 zebra, 10 neon, plus two cat fish
and 1/2 the tank planted with live plants, some that come in little plastic buckets
4. I added liquid plant food and tablets from Ari
5. Then comes cloudy water, and the 5in1 reads pink on Nitrate and Nitrite, increasily so
6. Ammonia creates nitrite creates nitrate, coming from waste I guess
7. If I add marine salt to rid hardness and adjust nitrite, I get plants that rot and die
8. I syphin, replace 20 to 50% water, Nitrite and Nitrate return to white, and in a few days, back to dark pink
9. This is the cycle

Question

Do you think I should reduce fish, remove some plants or it is the filter that comes with the commercial kit that I should replace? And how is plant food and salt effecting all this?

Thank you for your time.

Ward Lape - 8 years ago

+ADU Aquascaping So far so good and look forward to your new videos and I keep watching the old ones. None of us should be too big to reach out and learn. Thank you.

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+Ward Lape good to hear it is doing better. Looks like your water is pretty soft so that is good. Try and maintain those parameters. Usually through consistency, but you can do a test kit every week if you are beginner, or at least twice a month. Really not over thinking it and having patience is key. Just keep doing the same thing each week, and then test the water to see where you are at. If the plants are doing great and fish are happy than just keep up with the same approach. Plants and fish love a stable environment, not matter if your CO2 is at this level, or that level, no matter if you dose a ton, or a little, etc... There are no perfect levels when it comes to parameters, but having a lower KH alkalinity does help when considering the chemistry of your water and nutrients. And of course you don't want to be dosing too many nutrients and having too much light if the plants are not well established. As a tank matures sometimes you can increase fertilizers and light. Your substrate may not be ideal if it is large granule sized gravel. But it will work for now. Usually coarse sand or soil works best for planted tanks.

Ward Lape - 8 years ago

+ADU Aquascaping THANK YOU. I asked the same exact question of 10 youtube aquarium sites. Nine, including the site owner, never replied. You did and wanted to thank you for incredibly useful and honest videos, and for answers specific questions.

The tank was set up a week before the question. I was getting blooms of different colored water, and went into a panic. Everyone was telling me different things, and it just got worse. As an admitted amateur, I went to videos for help. The first two things anyone wants: 1. No dead fish and 2. clear water.

I took out 1/2 the fish and two large plants that seemed to block water flow. There is now strong under current in the tank. Rinsing the filter was good. It was new but thick with brown smug. Reduced by half both the CO2 Boost and Leaf Zone liquid by API, added pH up in smaller doses until 7. Root tabs also by API, I checked and they do contain nitrogen and ammonia. I do not have gravel; use java stone, so easier to siphon out debris. I siphoned out all the root tablets that had dissolved into a big ploom. Marine salt to bring up the hardness was a big mistake and you are right, I am not a marine biologist. When I would dip API test tabs, it would be 0 right down the whole tab, nitrate, nitrite, pH, HK and GH.

So I got busy. First, I did a 50% water change, then added Aqueon water conditioner to 50% proportion and pH up little by little (not to effect the fish). With 50% less fish and less two large plants out and improved water flow I went to sleep. I woke up with a pristine, clear tank of happy fish. A dip tab read: Nitrite 0, Nitrate 0, pH 7, KH 40 GH 30.

The phthon was a life-saver. You can not set up a tank and sit back. It is constant maintenance and the python was a good investment. I am able to maintain and do the water change quickly at the same time with minimal mess. I have since improved lighting as I had relied only on what came with the kit which were two small amber lights in the hood (not sufficient for an aquarium with live plants).

The plants are growing by leaps and bounds and no dead fish.

I have less fish and enjoy everything more. I siphon frequently and change 20% of the water weekly. I resist buying new fish at the store, so maybe a second tank soon. Look forward to your video and you have to know you saved my tank.

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+Ward Lape how old is the tank? And yes that is more than likely too many fish, unless you had really efficient filtration. As well, if you are adding nitrates to the tank via your plant food and your plants are not that densely grown in you may be adding too many nutrients to your tank. And do the tablets have ammonium or nitrate or both?

I wouldn't be playing chemist and trying to precipitate hardness with marine salt. How hard and alkaline is your water? High pH above 8? Always better to dilute water using RO/DI water rather than trying to precipitate bicarbonates out of the water by adding more mineral salts. I never understood that method of thinking and it really is not that simple. Just dilute your water with RO water if you must. Low TDS and KH are one of the secrets to happy planted tanks, and same goes for consistent husbandry and lighting.

I am going to do a video on the top 3 secretes to amazing planted aquariums, it will be up next.

Hap Oxford - 8 years ago

+Ward Lape Your tank probably isn't cycled. Cycle it. Your fish will die if you don't do it quickly (which can be done, you just need access to filter media from an established tank). You also have way too many fish for that size of a tank. I would get rid of most of the fish, or get a much bigger tank.

Your plants are probably dying because you have insufficient lighting and a poor substrate. On substrate: you don't want 2 inches of substrate unless you're doing some heavy planting and need it for the root systems, which you probably aren't if you're asking questions in a YouTube comment. Reduce the amount of substrate to 1/2-1 inch.

It would probably be helpful for you to join an online fish forum. They will answer your questions thoroughly.

Good luck.

TankTv - 8 years ago

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Jesper Madsen - 8 years ago

Du kan ikke lære mig noget!

But still i am looking, loool

mag gam - 8 years ago

this is great advice! I want to start a planted tank in my 45 long fish tank... once the tank is established I want to add ram cichlids... will the slow release pellets mess with the community tank?

mag gam - 8 years ago

+ADU Aquascaping Thank you!

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+mag gam If you only add a few here and there every 3-4 months it will be fine. just don't add a bunch all at once because it can spike the ammonia levels in your tank. Good rule is one capsule per every 5-6" x 5-6" area and maybe do one half of the tank one week and the next another week. And only need to use these if your substrate is poor in nutrients. If using soil or aquasoil than you really don't have to use them.

Brynjar Konradsson - 8 years ago

remember to keep your rubber sleeve wet

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+Brynjar Konradsson hahaha! Finally someone said something about it. I wonder what some women might think when I say it. hehe

fkujakedmyname - 8 years ago

don't use RO for growing things in hydroponics you need to re add the minerals

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+fkujakedmyname I have to use RO because my water is too alkaline for most tropical aquatic plants. I reconstitute the RO water with all of the nutrients that my plants need in proper amounts and keep the alkalinity low this way as well. Thanks for watching.

Watch it - 8 years ago

Happy New Year Bruv and hope you have a good year ahead. Later.

Bertie Bassett - 8 years ago

Magic eraser. The white dense sponge that can clean anything, even stains from walls.

There is no such thing as an algae that this magic little sponge would not remove with little to no effort.

Neon Tetra Aquarist - 7 years ago

I third that

AquaLady 420 - 8 years ago

I second that

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+Black Top it works pretty well.

Black Top - 8 years ago

I tried them and I think they suck. lol! I like a razor blade, less work. But I am going to try your credit card idea!

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+Bertie Bassett Good call man. I have actually been meaning to try those. I hear great things. I will write it down and pick some up this week. Thanks.

Bertie Bassett - 8 years ago

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Never need the heavy duty side but still my favorite, although you can get it on a stick too...

Elizabeth Berry - 8 years ago

@ 3:49 one of the fish jumped out of the water and landed on the plant in the back! Hope it lived! lol

AquaLady 420 - 8 years ago

+ADU Aquascaping didn't know that was possible

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+Elizabeth Berry haahaha! I think it was an Amano shrimp. They love to jump out. I once brought one back to life even after it was all dried up and hard. LOL

tomcat 13 - 8 years ago

Thanks for the tip on the liquid carbon. I can afford Excel for all my tanks.

tomcat 13 - 8 years ago

Ok thanks again.

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+tomcat13 666 No problem. Should save a lot of money using Metricide 14. Don't mix in the activator bottle. Through it away.

FishHead Sweets - 8 years ago

Can I use Regular Osmocote? Cannot find Osmocote Plus

FishHead Sweets - 8 years ago

I cannot access through that site and buy it because we have amazon japan and i have researched that sadly such specific product do sell here

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

http://www.amazon.com/Osmocote-Outdoor-Smart-Release-8-Pound-Fertilizer/dp/B00GTDGMHC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449431217&sr=8-2&keywords=fertilizer+osmocote

FishHead Sweets - 8 years ago

I live in Japan and they only sell osmocote complete in amazon

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+SweetFish Head Yes you can, but it won't have the micro nutrients in it. Where do you live? you can find it on Amazon if you are in the States.

Charlie Potter - 8 years ago

did anyone see that fish try to commit suicide at 3:48

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+Charlie Potter haha, I think it was an Amano shrimp. They always get out of the tank. I once brought one back to life after it appeared to be dead.

riley coulson - 9 years ago

is that a gill you have there
gill ( a girl can stand up and pee with it)

ADU Aquascaping - 8 years ago

+riley coulson LOL It has a dual purpose I suppose. Or for beer parties.

Ruben - 9 years ago

Those are some great tips Dave. I use a plastic soda or water bottle and fill it with substrate then I let the bottle fill with water. I then turn it upside down and let the substrate come out. The bottle creates a vacuum and holds the dust. Then get ready to remove the bottle before the the dust comes out at the end. Give it a try next time You'll like it.

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Ruben Ah I see, that is similar to how I add sand. I should just use your wise method. It is easier anyhow.

TheBSideDJ - 9 years ago

just some extra experience :

*for waterchanges, i even save extra money / time by directly connecting a flexible tube to my tap in the kitchen. Tap water pression = 3 bar so no pump needed and easy flow and temperature regulation. Taking water out ? same principle, NO pump, just put the same flexibel tube to a drainpoint in your kitchen.

* 99 % of plant fertilisers contain nitrates and phospates, and you really don't want them in your tank (you already have more then you want of them from your normal fish and foodwaste) !!! So watch out with tip 6.

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+TheBSideDJ Yes, that is a great method for those who use tap water. I am using RO/DI water and have to because my tap water is 8.6 pH 300+ ppm KH and GH, which does not grow plants very well. When growing plants in a high-tech environment, and even in low tech you want added nutrients to help the plants thrive. Thanks for the tips and for watching.

thefishmachine - 9 years ago

Please go see my tank, advice appreciated.

brans - 9 years ago

how much of that fertilizer do you dose for a 100 gallon aquarium?

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+brans You may want to look into the EI method or PPS-Pro method. Here is a link to a super awesome website that has all calculations that you will need: http://www.aquariumcalculators.com/aquarium-plant-food/recipes/all-in-one/

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Javier Duenas - 9 years ago

Tip #4! Wow! Great ideas!

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Javier Duenas Thanks man, glad you liked the video.

SC Plants - 9 years ago

Hi, thank you for your video. Can you write down the name, brand and model of the dry pump you used used in this video? I find it hard to find a suitable inline (not sump-type) external pump. Thanks!

Boomba Boomba - 9 years ago

How many gallons is that tank

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Cheyenne Gutierrez It is 40 US gallons.

Caddub - 9 years ago

I know this is a random question but, I have a 5 gallon aquarium and I don't think the filter works very well. I mean, the filter came with the tank and I suppose it is a weak filter. Any filters you can recommend?

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Phartonic Leaf Is it filling with air or making noises? What is the issue. For a tank that small you could get the SunSun 603 mini canister filter. I have one on my 10 gallon and it works like a champ! There were some vibrations at first, but now it runs silent.

Dimitar Stratiev - 9 years ago

I read Metricide is harmful to mosses and crypts did you ever experience this?

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Dimitar Stratiev Yeah, if you overdose it will melt plants. Some vascular plants like Vallisneria don't like it at all, but they can be acclimated to tolerate glutaraldehyde. You just have to slowly increase the dose over several months. Regular dosing will not harm most species. I would just dose what Seachem recommends for Excel.

WannabeStuntMen - 9 years ago

First of, Sir thx and a big thumps up... Nice vid. and good information's...
The tip number 7 I didn't really understand... If someone could please explain it to me, that would be awesome...

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+WannabeStuntMen Thanks for watching. You can use Metricide 14 instead of retail liquid carbons, such as Seachem Excel or if you don't have a pressurized CO2 system. Dilute the Metricide 14 by 50% to match Excel concentrations, 1.4% Metricide 14 after dilution , Excel is 1.5%. Glutaraldehyde is the active ingredient. It also can subdue algae growth. Excel is expensive.

brother blood - 9 years ago

Anyone else see the shrimp jump

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+brother blood LOL Yes!

FE - 9 years ago

You've got some really curious fish in there. They're all over it when you're trimming your moss and funneling substrate. What kind are they?

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+FE I have a fish list in my one year anniversary video. Peace

Adam Hill - 9 years ago

I was wondering about that fertilizer you were referring to.... is it still highly suggested over root tabs? And if so, I saw you mentioned it was being discontinued.... do you have a suggestion for one now?

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Adam Hill They are remaking Osmocote Plus, but it has no calcium, but that is not an issue considering most tap water has plenty of calcium. I still use it in my scapes and it works very well. You can also use Dynamite plant food slow release pellets, but they are more money, and really no need.

Lee Johnson - 9 years ago

I just view the 10 quick tip ep 1 an was wandering about the Osmocote Plus fertilizer, the store carry different (14-14-14) (15-9-12) & (19-6-12) witch one are you using?

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Lee Johnson Really? I thought Osmocote Plus was just one standard mix, some may be just regular Osmocote. The whole correct ratios thing is old school, with the implementation of the EI method and Liebig's law of the minimum really any one of those will work, it really doesn't matter. The one I have is the (15-9-12) if that helps. That is the discontinued type, which has added calcium, so I would buy that one before it is gone. The new recipe has no calcium, or very little.

A Lee - 9 years ago

Wonderful tips, wish I would have found your video before I gave up with wanting to set up a live planted aquarium. Your explanations were less technical and easy to understand. Every fish store that I've been to in my area that specialize in love planted aquariums the employees were not that much of a help. Just suggested going online to look up info and oh my there is so much info out there and so many different ways to get started that it just confused me.

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Adriane Melcher Thank you for such a nice compliment, yes, LFS employees often do not really know, it is just a job, not a passion! Thanks for watching and am glad you liked the video.

DMAN D - 9 years ago

does the osmocote plus have iron

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+DMAN D Yes it does.

DMAN D - 9 years ago

i have a glass aquarium and i used a magnetic scraper and i scratched the heck out of my tank

DMAN D - 9 years ago

oh god XD

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+DMAN D I hear ya, I had the MagFloat acrylic model algae scraper and it still ruined my acrylic tank. I also ruined a glass aquarium using one of those cheap Tetra scrapers from Wal Mart. I literally took both tanks and threw them into the air and watched them crash onto my driveway. LOL

Voeris - 9 years ago

Oh god, that card tip will be so useful. Many thanks!

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Voeris No problem, another great alternative are the Mr. Clean dry erase pads. People really love using those on their tanks and they do not scratch.

Jürgen Kaßnitz - 9 years ago

Tip No. 4 - 05:42:
I never ever use razor blades, scrapers or things like that to remove algea from the glass because they definitely ruin the glass. I use steelwool pads instead (one example: http://www.amazon.com/Homax-106600-06-106100-Steelwool-16pk/dp/B00004Z4EG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426233582&sr=8-3&keywords=steel+wool+pads) - no problems at all, doing a good job, cheap and no scratches anymore - just keep things simple.

Jürgen Kaßnitz - 9 years ago

You wellcome !! - Cheers !!

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+MrJueKa Yeah man, I never use razor blades, I can't believe people still do. Mr. Clean pads also work really well. I still use a mag float and it doesn't seem to scratch my tank. Thanks for the tip! and for watching.

schizobipolarjoe - 9 years ago

how high off the water would you put a 4 bulb t5 h.o. fixture on a 75 gallon tank?

schizobipolarjoe - 9 years ago

Thanks. it's a retro 4 bulb t5 h.o. made by wave point. so it's all 4 bulbs on all 4 bulbs off. finely got lucky and found a canopy for $15.00 next set will be getting the c02 going. Thanks for your help.

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+schizobipolarjoe I would just put it right on top of the tank if I could. No higher than 24" from the lowest point of my substrate. I usually run lights right on top of 55, 75 and 90 gallon tanks. Maybe up to 24" at the beginning of the scape or reducing the photo period if you can't adjust the light height.

Bas Kooij - 9 years ago

Something I must say about water and "python". Maybe that is the case in the Us, but in Europe, pipewater is just fine ;)

Kamran Ali - 7 years ago

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ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Pedro Madeira haha, yeah right.

Pedro Madeira - 9 years ago

Wait what? Snakes in the water? Like... Tap water? Omfg

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Bas Kooij We have snakes in our water! LOL Water changer system great for people using tap water.
I cannot use tap water because it is 8.6 pH, 300+ ppm GH and KH. Perfect for Tanganyika Cichlids, but horrible for planted tanks. I have to use RO/DI. Thanks for watching.

almcloud - 9 years ago

Very useful tips. Thanks for sharing!

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+almcloud No problemo man

TheTerminator1919 - 9 years ago

Extremely helpful!

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+TheTerminator1919 Glad you liked it. I went nuts in this video, as you can tell. I was in a crazy mood that day.

Justin B - 9 years ago

Graph it out if you're a real nerd

turtleman cockatoo - 9 years ago

what other slow release ferts can i use as i can't find the osmocote plus inAustralia

turtleman cockatoo - 9 years ago

ok thank you

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

Any slow release pellets. Or just try natural mineralized top soil. Dynamite plant food or Fertilome have pellets as well.

Bruce Nguyen - 9 years ago

Idk why, but at 9:44 has me cracking up laughing ahahaha. Sounds like your about to say get yourself f*** metricide ahha

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

Haha, finally someone noticed. That is what thought. Ha.

Maurice Aquariums - 9 years ago

Great Ideas +ADU Aquascaping Loving your videos and advice.

Jo NGUYEN - 9 years ago

Jason Todd - 9 years ago

LMAO, I thought he said "If you're using tap water you may as well throw a python in there" and I was like "Woah wait, I'm not going out and buyng xxgallons of water each week". Ffff. xD

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Jason Todd LOL. yeah that is the preferred method. I used to use it and now I just throw rats in the sink and they help the situation. LOL Thanks for watching.

WoundrousMindTrick - 9 years ago

You need to spell out the product names in the description. Metrosexual 14 say what?
Not all people get that its spelled Metricide 14.

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+WoundrousMindTrick Haha, true. I will and thanks for watching.

EpiK1ReM5611 - 9 years ago

Good tips. How would you use the osmocote plus (fertilizer)? What would the dosage be how often. Thanks man.

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Aaron Alejo Usually after 4-5 months they need replacing. If you pull any pellet casings up out of the substrate they will be empty shells around this time. That is how you know... The shells will eventually degrade and will stay in the substrate.

Aaron2708 - 9 years ago

+ADU Aquascaping How can you tell if those tabs are still working? Thanks

EpiK1ReM5611 - 9 years ago

+ADU Aquascaping thank you sir.

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+EpiK1ReM5611 I put the pellets in capsules and shove them into the substrate. They last for about 4-5 months in 78-80 degree water. One triple zero 000 capsule every 6"x6" area will do the job.

Zachary Corriveau - 9 years ago

Maybe run the used water into the garden or flower pots to save money. Or better yet an aquaponic bed ;).

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Zachary Corriveau Amen, preaching to the choir on that one. Should have mentioned it. Hopefully the viewers already do that. Thanks for watching.

Niels Thijs - 9 years ago

Lol, did I just see a shrimp jumping out of the water and hurrying back in. at 3.48 The video even has the sound to match :)

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Niels Thijs Haha, I think you did. I never noticed that. I think the sound was something else I dropped or something. Pretty funny.

Bacon Knight - 9 years ago

what kind of moss was that? it was during the 2nd tip

ADU Aquascaping - 9 years ago

+Bacon Knight That is Fissidens fontanus AKA Phoenix moss. It is a great moss that doesn't have to be trimmed regularly. I just showed it as an example in the video. It is somewhat of a slow grower and prone to algae because of it.

viscent aquarium - 10 years ago

I got the seneye to test my PH etc.. but nice tip video:)

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+viscent aquarium Ah, I see, yes that does work great. I should have mentioned you can also use controllers. I just never do.

Erik Molenaar - 10 years ago

The osmocote...it doesn't kill fish? So just fill some gel caps?

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Erik Molenaar Yeah it will not kill fish. It is slow release pellets. You can put the pellets in capsules or just sprinkle the pellets on the bottom of the tank when you first set up the tank.

The Glitch - 10 years ago

Awesome tips! Though do you have any links for the metrocyte 14 stuff? No idea of the spelling so failing at finding any!

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+The Glitch Yeah it is Metricide 14. You can get if off Amazon.

Darren Arnett - 10 years ago

Great tips man

Aquatasy - 10 years ago

Excellent tips! Some of them are so simple that I'm kicking myself for not having thought of them. Thanks for this video.

Anita Lee-Yu - 10 years ago

thank you for replying to my question to tip#7: Metricide 14

Anita Lee-Yu - 10 years ago

Wow..love yr videos. .with tip#7: c02 /Excel replacement...what r yr recomendation, I can't seem to catch to spell it 'metrocydine 14'...can u correct me...tia!!!

Jason Fontaine - 10 years ago

Are those pumps strong enough to fill a tank on a second level? My RO reservoir is on our lower level and while my 36g bowfront is down there my 29g and 75g are both upstairs.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Jason Fontaine I can't remember what the Hyper Flow 10 Rio pump head pressure is... You can easily find it on retail websites. I only use the Rio pump because it is cheap. But it works great. Only $30 and super powerful. Look up Rio pumps and their head pressure.

Glen Hawkins - 10 years ago

Fantastic ideas right here. Great Video !!!!!

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Glen Hawkins Thanks man. I knew you would agree!

j03yYunG Aquariums - 10 years ago

Great tips Dave!

j03yYunG Aquariums - 10 years ago

I know what you mean. I've been busy with work and stuff too.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+j03yYunG Thanks man. Glad you liked it. Still need to watch your updates. Too much crap is going on right now. School and what not.

Bourne VENGEANCE - 10 years ago

Super tips!

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Mark Timms THanks for the kind words.

gtpro700 - 10 years ago

Where do u buy the osmocote because it looks like the one you are using is discontinued. Do u have a link or an equal replacement? Thanks

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

Yeah that recipe has been. I know you can still get it in 50lb bags. And apparently the smaller containers are no longer discontinued. I am pretty sure they are making a new recipe. Here is a link to the current product. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GTDGMHC/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0007LRP5K&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1C6FDJDD6RM3T10SRR7V

Of course I won't be getting any percentage from the sale. Thanks Amazon for not allowing paid links on YouTube!

frrok1- aquascaping - 10 years ago

I've been thinking about this a lot... Are you worried about the extra ammonia when adding more aquasoil with your method? Or is your filter bacteria enough to handle the spike? I'm thinking adding some more to my 10 inch cube. But worried about my shrimp...I really don't want to rescape the whole tank. I got tons of babies.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

Well adding a little bit here and there doesn't seem to hurt the tank. When you have a pH below 7 most if not all Ammonia is in the form of Ammonium. A lot of hydronium ions in acidic water which give the ammonia a hydrogen. Protonating the Ammonia making Ammonium which is completely harmless to inhabitants. I am sure at the beginning of a tank with 40-60lbs of new Aquasoil there will be a lot of ammonia as well as converted ammonium. I doubt that it really has an impact when adding to a well established acidic environment in small amounts. Plus a heavily planted tank will immediately suck up most of the ammonia and the quickly converted ammonium.

69bonesz - 10 years ago

Nice to see a good video full of cleaning tips ;-)

69bonesz - 10 years ago

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+69bonesz Thanks, I realized that too after I made it. Haha

FishLI Yorker - 10 years ago

What's up bro great tips, so you do water changes once in a blue moon I see. Sorry about not making a entry video on the aquavitro my daughter just started collage and we had to move her up there plus my business is got me super busy right now, I really wanted to make one to.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+FishLI Yorker I do them twice a month. Once the tank really matures sometimes I go three months without doing one. That's alright man, no biggy. I figured it was just bad timing and I'm okay with it. I won't get butt hurt about it. I will just have to do a contest around Christmas. Maybe and International Dragonstone giveaway. More of a raffle in time for the holidays.

AQUADESIGN by aquamaniac - 10 years ago

This a great video. Well done.
Great tips too.
Credit card for algae. I've beat by 10 years on that one.
Been using it since 2004.
Hope to see some more tips soon.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Aquamaniac Haha, man you are the credit master then. I always used MagFloats, but really enjoy the card for GSA- of course. Thanks for watching as always.

Stuck in The 90s - 10 years ago

How do i get the algae off the windows, little green dots everywhere? we have a scraper and a magnet but it doesn't work, our window is also in a sort of circle wich makes it harder. any tips?

Stuck in The 90s - 10 years ago

yeah already cleaned it with an old credit card, was way more effective than the scraper i bought at the aquarium shop :) great tip!

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Dopamine Schizo It works great for green spot algae.

Stuck in The 90s - 10 years ago

oh ye watched it further the video, gonna try it with a credit card

Phil Grady - 10 years ago

Great tips all Dave! I especially like the idea regarding adding aquasoil to your tank great tip. Also as a word of advice to those using aquasoil, you touched on in your video. Aquasoil will scratch acrylic with the mag float. The particles get caught between the two magnets, there is a advisory on the bags of aquasoil regarding acrylic aquariums.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Phil Grady
That is a good tip, news to me. I am definitely sticking with glass tanks. I was using my acrylic Mag Float with Eco and it still scratched the living heck out my tank. I later switched to a camera lens polishing pad and a club card. Worked great.

chtzone - 10 years ago

Hi Dave. I have very hard water to in my area. Was wandering how you preparing your ro water to use in a tank. want to try this out too.
Thanks

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

Yeah for sure, this video is kind of leading into an RO video it looks like. I have been wanting to make a video about my system and how I run it. Great idea nonetheless and thanks for watching.

MrHoney2U - 10 years ago

Awesome tips. Learned something new. Recently figured out number ten. Raised the light and things are improving.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

That's good to hear man. yeah it is one of those things we all overlook. Good the scape is doing better. Thanks for watching brother.

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Jonathan Kane - 10 years ago

A good tip too is to check out your local flea markets for tools for your aquarium. I got a set of long tweezers for 3 bucks instead of buying the 15-25 dollar set at the store.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Jonathan Kane Haha, that is a good tip. I agree,no need to spend tons of money on name brand scissors or tweezers.

Matt Weber - 10 years ago

Tip 4: Original Mr Clean Magic Eraser (inert maramine foam) is only thing that touches my glass and acrylic. Easily removes even tough coraline algae and its equivalent to 8000 Grit sandpaper so even will polish any super fine scratches you may already have (granted very slowly). I have a video on my channel demostrating it. "Mr Clean Magic Eraser and the Aquarium"

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

Yeah I remember you talking about that. That is true, I forgot about that method. I will definitely try it out, thanks for watching man and for the tip.

Hindsight Aquatics - 10 years ago

Where can I get the metricyte 14?

Hindsight Aquatics - 10 years ago

Thanks dave I will look into that! If I can save money on exel I'm all for it!

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

Metricide 14, you can get it off Amazon. It comes with an "activator" you are supposed to mix in. Do not mix it in. Dispose of it at a pharmacy or hospital. You will be left with the Glutaraldehyde. You could even leave it, as is... If you dose 10ml of Excel just use 5ml of Metricide for the same result.

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

Great tips Dave! I'm adding some substrate to a planted tank this weekend, so that tip was timely for me.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

Damn straight man. Good to hear.

Jungyeon Jo - 10 years ago

Are you saying metrocyte 14?
Could you write it down for me please

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Jungyeon Jo Metricide 14. Thanks for watching.

Luis Q. - 10 years ago

Good tips Dave and awesome video but i have a question i thought aquasoil gave off ammonia when introduced into water for the first time? Won't it harm the fish or dose it depend on the amount that you add and i'm sure that the biological filtration in the canister filter helps to convert it over to nitrite then nitrate just curious and one more thing have you ever got a fish or shrimp sucked in when you were doing a water change because i know i have.
Keep up the good work and keep the video's coming.

Luis Q. - 10 years ago

+ADU Aquascaping I completely forgot about the plants taking in the ammonia and using it up your right as long as it's not too much

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Luis Q. Well adding a little bit here and there doesn't seem to hurt the tank. When you have a pH below 7 most if not all Ammonia is in the form of Ammonium. A lot of hydronium ions in acidic water which give the ammonia a hydrogen. Protonating the Ammonia making Ammonium which is completely harmless to inhabitants. I am sure at the beginning of a tank with 40-60lbs of new Aquasoil there will be a lot of ammonia as well as converted ammonium. I doubt that it really has an impact when adding to a well established acidic environment in small amounts. Plus a heavily planted tank will immediately suck up most of the ammonia and the quickly converted ammonium.

Amber Courtney - 10 years ago

Those were some really great tips Dave... Keep'n my sleeves wet!

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Amber Courtneys Aquariums Thanks Amber, I realized after I made the video they were all cleaning tips for the most part.

Slim Tim - 10 years ago

Whoa, I was part of a tip. Thanks for the shoutout, much appreciate, Fired Up!!!
Look forward to the next 10 tips.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Slim Tim Damn, you know it man. You are a regular and have great tips man. How is the aquaponics going? I bet that is a trip! Fired Up! Brother. What happened to Mrmom and J?

Tony Gonzalez - 10 years ago

Awesome vid, great tip about the credit card. I knew about most of the tips you gave, but I love watching your vids.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Antonio Gonzalez Any time man. I agree, it works great for green spot algae. Thanks for watching my channel.

frrok1- aquascaping - 10 years ago

GREAT TIPS!!!

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+frrok1 Thanks man. Glad you liked this video. SHould have another out soon.

MASS Aquariums - 10 years ago

Great great video and thanks for the shout out. I should have put my big dry erase board in my tools of the trade. I use it for all my tanks to keep track of everything and you are right it's a life saver. Sleeves wet bro!

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+MASS Aquariums For sure, white boards are a must. I use mine all the time. for video ideas, dosing etc...

Isaac Cenkner - 10 years ago

can you make a video doing a complete flora/fauna list of this tank?

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

Yeah I would love to

roland - 10 years ago

I'm also curious about that.

Aquarium Co-Op - 10 years ago

Those acrylic Mag floats are the devil! I won't sell em in my store because of the number of tanks they've ruined.

Aquarium Co-Op - 10 years ago

Yeah, I have a customer who had one on his planted 55 gallon acrylic tank. He used it just fine, well one day there were kids over at his house, while he was out of the room, they used the mag float and destroyed his tank! He ended up replacing it with glass.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Aquarium Co-Op Man, they are pretty bad. But you can easily polish the tank.

J Spalding - 10 years ago

Excellent choice of tips to share bro. Thanks

coolwater411 - 10 years ago

When I put in my live plants, should I put DO IT YOURSELF root tabs right next to the plant? How many root tabs should I put for one live plant?

AQUAPROS - 10 years ago

Avoid credit card debt and keep your glass algae free! Definitely loved that last tip as well, great vid Dave.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

Haha, I didn't think of that tip. Good idea. Thanks for watching, glad you liked the tips.

Joris van der Kamp - 10 years ago

great video!
did you read my message about the interview?

pease,

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+garnaal038 Yeah man. I will get it done. I just have a huge math test this week. Things are starting to cool down. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten .

LISA AQUARIA - 10 years ago

Great tips! Love the gertrudes blue eyed rainbows!! So pretty!

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+LISA AQUARIA THanks Lisa, I agree, such a gem to have in this tank. I need to get more!

jeremiemcd - 10 years ago

Great vid and tips, favorite tip was how you added more substrate, =)

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

Thanks man, it is a great tip to utilize. I use it all the time.

MrRandartheBarbarian - 10 years ago

You can also place an old store card (credit card) on a wooden dowel by drilling two small holes in it and run a small zip tie through to secure it to spot clean.
Thanks Dave for another great video!

MrRandartheBarbarian - 10 years ago

+ADU Aquascaping It works really great when you cut a slit up center of the dowel with a dremel tool or coping saw and insert the card into the slit. Then drill your holes and install the zip tie.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+MrRandartheBarbarian Haha, I meant *now

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+MrRandartheBarbarian Now that's what I am talking about. Good idea. I will probably do that. I really prefer cards not. LOL

Undertow - 10 years ago

Thanks guy!

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+Undertow No problem!

NickMach007 - 10 years ago

I don't think I've ever been the first one to comment on one of your vids...I feel special.

NickMach007 - 10 years ago

Oh, well monitors are cool too-- just not as flashy as a GH4-shotgun-wedding.

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+NickMach007 Man I wish. Eventually I will upgrade. I just needed a new monitor, haha. Was going blind on some piece of crap. Can't wait to see the tank!

NickMach007 - 10 years ago

Thanks appreciate it. I still have so much to learn. Fertilizing will be all new to me since I've been rocking dirt for the last year. And, I've got a few vids I need to get out. But an update on the no-longer-empty tank (also known as hardscape only tank) will be coming soon.
What about your GH4? Have you decided to elope with it yet? +ADU Aquascaping

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+donetoperfection2000 Thanks for the kind words! I am glad you liked the vid.

Yeah where are the sick updates? We know you are going mad thinking up ideas. I can just imagine how your family feels. They are probably dreaming about fish now because of your crazy scheming. LOL

ADU Aquascaping - 10 years ago

+NickMach007 Knock it off! LOL Damn, man where is your tank? We need to see what mad shiz you are thinking up.

It is the way to do water changes. We all have similar ideas it seems. I do testing 1-2 times a month. Not that crazy about it. I use Seachem and API, nothing crazy. I just like to have a reference when establishing a new scape or when changing fertilizer types or brands. Haha, I don't know. I use a Walgreens card. It's extra stiff with lead paint. LOL Oh yeah Dynamite is great. I was going to get some when Osmocote was discontinued, but I guess it is back? I agree, they need to increase their CO2 way more than they dare. Go slow!! I love how everyone always reminds me to go slow. Yeah me not know. Thanks for watching man.

LVcichlids - 10 years ago

Great video Dave. Your special alright. Haha. Just kidding bro. We getting an update on that empty tank or what?

NickMach007 - 10 years ago

Ok, but now for real...funny I was actually in the process of setting up a water changer system almost exactly like the one you have. I'll have to look into that model pump...I have been looking for good deals on pumps that don't have to be submerged.
Are you really testing all your parameters (iron, phosphate, etc) every week (if so, I'm impressed)? Which kit / company do you like?
And another question, is a visa card more effective than amex for scraping algae?
And I know you already know, but I am a big fan of the Dynamite slow release fertilizer.
Really great video and advice...I think too many people make CO2 their limiting factor, though not on purpose.

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