Planting my nano aquarium!!

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The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
Im also on facebook!!
https://www.facebook.com/UaruJoey
momin hussain
momin hussain - 7 years ago
The king of DIY:- bro did you use diy CO2 in these aquarium huh ?
Teo Andy
Teo Andy - 7 years ago
How do we judge is tat a good lighting for plant?? Im using two T8 led light with brightness 6500k per light. Was tat enough?
Shibashis Bhuin
Shibashis Bhuin - 7 years ago
Hi...nice work..
Clinton Ovalle
Clinton Ovalle - 7 years ago
What's the purpose for adding in fish or shrimp
Raja Biswas
Raja Biswas - 7 years ago
what kind of filter is this?? and how can I bulid in my home like u? can anyone help me?
Shane Pittard
Shane Pittard - 7 years ago
Looks nice!!
Ján Švasta
Ján Švasta - 7 years ago
Wow aquasoil is doing a great job congrats (i know im late)
Avalon O'Neill
Avalon O'Neill - 7 years ago
What's that glass thing stuck on the left side of the tank?
Felix Joseph
Felix Joseph - 7 years ago
Oh! Now I know that you are king of DIY!! :D

10. comment for Planting my nano aquarium!!

Kami Kingsley
Kami Kingsley - 7 years ago
I have a Axolotl,and I want to plant his aquarium, but not many stores have what I'm looking for. Any ideas? (I have $20 to do all this!) Yiks
Emily Olivia
Emily Olivia - 7 years ago
Thank you so much
David Nguyen
David Nguyen - 7 years ago
What type of substrate did he use for his aquarium? Where you get it?
billy alen
billy alen - 7 years ago
Joey, do you still have this 15 gallon aquarium? If you do and have no need for it, I'd like to buy it from you
David Miller
David Miller - 7 years ago
I have a 29g just sitting around...
I'm Going Planted This Summer!!!
Jasleen Bansal
Jasleen Bansal - 7 years ago
Do you need the co2
Clean Living
Clean Living - 7 years ago
Wow that grows fast!
karthik surya
karthik surya - 7 years ago
how many of those lights would I need to light up my planted 55g?
maccas mechanics
maccas mechanics - 7 years ago
i know im a mechanic but i am aquascaping my first tank but i just wanna know do you have to run co2 because i just have good lights an air pump with air stone and a good substrate and filter
dtip4life 8472
dtip4life 8472 - 7 years ago
Does a heavily planted tank reduce the chances of unwanted algae?

20. comment for Planting my nano aquarium!!

Bruce b
Bruce b - 7 years ago
Is it hard to clean the gravel and dirt you added with a siphon once fish are added and they make their waste?
vacuum flask
vacuum flask - 7 years ago
Great video, pal. May I ask from where do you procure the hairgrass tissue culture?
Carter Silver
Carter Silver - 7 years ago
Where do you buy this from? I'm also I Canada and can only seem to find it for sale in the states.
Steve Story
Steve Story - 7 years ago
Do you have a link for the Opaque film that you put on the aquarium? Looks great
Elias Barazorda
Elias Barazorda - 7 years ago
what plants dudi you use
TriniRCmodels
TriniRCmodels - 7 years ago
hi i have to listen over and over till i got the name correct lol it's rotala rotundifolia
abhishek unni
abhishek unni - 7 years ago
hey Joey, did you use the powder type substrate or the regular one?
Mo Duza
Mo Duza - 7 years ago
hi, i like your tutorial.
but i like to ask u about how much the thickness of that bottom acrylic? because when i used the glass that have been cracked on the bottom and i want to change my glass to acrylic.
thankyou.
Ján Švasta
Ján Švasta - 7 years ago
Wow
Snow Cold
Snow Cold - 7 years ago
Simple but nice
Ken Yeng
Ken Yeng - 7 years ago
hey joey. my name is ken i live in the Philippines. i wanna say im one of your biggest fan. i just wanna ask if do i need to have a heater for my aquarium landscape ? because our seasons in the Philippines is just summer and rainy days.. thanks a lot bro

30. comment for Planting my nano aquarium!!

Live Forex Trading
Live Forex Trading - 7 years ago
can you please comment on Eco Complete Planted Substrate ?
biplab biplab
biplab biplab - 7 years ago
size of tank?
John  Bontis
John Bontis - 7 years ago
how's the grass the he put on the beginning called? :)
Tyler Brittan
Tyler Brittan - 7 years ago
did you build this by hand ?
Z. M.
Z. M. - 7 years ago
Is your aquarium made by 3D technology?
Bad Karma
Bad Karma - 7 years ago
What's the glass thing connected by a suction cup on the left side just in front of the filter?  Like an upside down funnel with a ball at the top?
Chemeleon15
Chemeleon15 - 7 years ago
you're welcome
Bad Karma
Bad Karma - 7 years ago
Thanks so much!
Chemeleon15
Chemeleon15 - 7 years ago
Bad Karma google "CO2 drop checker"
kanna sr
kanna sr - 7 years ago
How day ones need to change a water
Dark pleco
Dark pleco - 7 years ago
you've helped me get better at my favorite hobby
Dark pleco
Dark pleco - 7 years ago
I love your videos it helps so much
Alison Steeves
Alison Steeves - 7 years ago
Joey, can you share the link to that opaque frosting backing you use on Amazon?
Giuseppe Tassitani
Giuseppe Tassitani - 7 years ago
What plants are those on the background of the tank?
Louis Currie
Louis Currie - 7 years ago
How are you automating the CO2?
Jimbo 71
Jimbo 71 - 7 years ago
Would it be possible to do this on a 10 gallon with the good aquasoil and good lights and water changes but no co2?
Emil Tinawi
Emil Tinawi - 7 years ago
I have a 55 gallon fish aquarium
Sultan Ghubar
Sultan Ghubar - 7 years ago
hello

i've been watching a lot of these planted aquariums and got really interested in making my own.
however, when i went to our best fish shop in town (and probably the only one) they told me that to keep the plants healthy and to give it the longest life-span it would require some kind of a liquid fertiliser. i haven't seen it in any planted aquarium videos where they put that, is it actually a thing and needed?

if anyone can help i would really appreciate it :)
Joynal Miah
Joynal Miah - 7 years ago
Man wished I new about this before, I already got an established tank that's 6 years old but the substrate is not good for plants T_T
tabzidoo
tabzidoo - 7 years ago
How do u incorporate co2? Is it really important for a very small aquariums?
Dannyon Saturn
Dannyon Saturn - 7 years ago
I love the way he says parts, is that just me?
Dude Watch this
Dude Watch this - 7 years ago
How much was the cost of the entire thing
Arthea Papel
Arthea Papel - 7 years ago
sir can i ask ...... what are the following materials and plant you use for that project ??? thank :)

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Chick Norris
Chick Norris - 7 years ago
Totally earned a new subscriber!
Will G
Will G - 7 years ago
What plant?
Will G
Will G - 7 years ago
Ever try frogs?
Will G
Will G - 7 years ago
Like Dart frogs/Red Eyed Tree Frogs
chicobobb
chicobobb - 7 years ago
Where do you prefer to pick up your Acrylic? Cost per sq ft? Just curious...
Kasia G
Kasia G - 7 years ago
Two days ago I decided that is will be easier to redo whole tank, pull out all plants and hard scape than to sut my plants to the hight I would like it to be :) I also use the same substrat, no CO2 at the moment as plants are growing like crazy. From my 30l tank I got full 4l bowl of hydrocotyla... Never had that great growth befor using the good substrate.... And I also had to replant my lotos as it grew on the opposite side to where I planted it and had 10cm long roots...
Fábio Barbosa
Fábio Barbosa - 7 years ago
You are the best!! Just sayin
Darcy Foster
Darcy Foster - 7 years ago
It would look awesome with some cool fish
Zain Haider
Zain Haider - 7 years ago
Great video and great DIY build. I love the detail and the crisp images used to make it feel like we are actually there.

That brings me to my problem...

The lights on my aquarium have given up the ghost and so I am looking for a DIY solution, either that or get a new tank as the off-the-shelf solutions are either not right or too expensive. I have been looking to use those LED floodlights but have concerns about the amount of heat they generate. I know LED do not generate that much heat (depending on LED types) but they do produce some. My tank is probably three times the depth of the tank in this video. Hence I would look to get bigger lights which of course generate even more heat. Are you able to give advice on how much heat these do generate compared to a standard florescent tube light. i don't want the hud of my tank to start melting.

Also, I would love to see a DIY project which utilised the heat generated from a light source to heat up passing water and reducing the use of the dedicated heater.
Sshooter444
Sshooter444 - 7 years ago
Looks good just needs a few rocks and/or wood
Hannah Renee
Hannah Renee - 7 years ago
What lights did you use?
Aamena Munazzah
Aamena Munazzah - 7 years ago
Can I add red cherry shrimps and Molly in this kind of tank
Killer Shark
Killer Shark - 7 years ago
But corydoras because they are small cute catfish lookin fish and aren't aggressive and fairly small
Cameron Sonju
Cameron Sonju - 7 years ago
build a paludarium!
G Lets Play
G Lets Play - 7 years ago
What is the Name of the plant right next to the Filter ? my english isnt that good and i couldn't understand it in the Video. Nice Video and greatings from Germany !
karljoe davies
karljoe davies - 7 years ago
You cut that plant right? If you did it grew then will the plant that you cut still grow or will it not grow anymore the original plant where you got the cut piece
Chemeleon15
Chemeleon15 - 7 years ago
karljoe davies both will grow. The original will produce side shoots and the cutting will grow roots.
andys mailsite
andys mailsite - 7 years ago
your very good at what you do, you have gold in your hands,
and you like it, and have fun doing it.
great videos , big fan.
Christian S
Christian S - 7 years ago
what do you think about eco complete substrate?
Anthony Dickenson
Anthony Dickenson - 7 years ago
can you make an aquarium for red claw crabs.. with land and water.. they are very cool to look at
Tyler Heroux
Tyler Heroux - 7 years ago
where did you buy the aqua soil?
NYCity Cichlids
NYCity Cichlids - 7 years ago
Rupert Edgcombe
Rupert Edgcombe - 7 years ago
Love vids your the best
Karim Swift
Karim Swift - 7 years ago
joey you are going to need to trim the tops and replanting on the cube tank. once the bottoms get too ratty the plant health will suffer, and all the decaying plant material can lead to algae.
Matthew Chew
Matthew Chew - 7 years ago
Has anyone tried these kinds of flood lights for a reef tank? was wondering if it would work if supplemented with some actinic t5 bulbs.
Chloe Edwards
Chloe Edwards - 7 years ago
Could you do a test run/try out a liquid additive version of CO2 like AVI CO2 booster?
Yap wee kiat
Yap wee kiat - 7 years ago
hi im new to this but i would like to get a planted aquarium myself, any tips?
dmichaels fish den
dmichaels fish den - 7 years ago
Looking good!! Nice to see you doing some planted tanks - great mini-series
Joseph Jones
Joseph Jones - 7 years ago
I want Dwarf Sagiteria but I don't want to put CO2, can it grow without CO2?
Karim Swift
Karim Swift - 7 years ago
yes it can grow dwarf sag is one of the prime carpeting plants for non-co2 tanks
Nate Cain
Nate Cain - 7 years ago
Specifically what flood lights did you use I haven't been very successful so far with diy lighting for my planted tank.
Jib Davis
Jib Davis - 7 years ago
Please do another update on your daughters tank
Jimbo 71
Jimbo 71 - 7 years ago
Jib Davis she doesn't have it anymore
Billy Esposito
Billy Esposito - 7 years ago
What substrate do you use?
Thomas B
Thomas B - 7 years ago
Great vid, Joey!
This sort of simple and non-costly approach to planted aquariums should really help sway those that are too intimidated to try, or don't want to invest in costly equipment. I can't wait to see you try your hand at some iwagami style aquascapes ;)
joseph nicolan
joseph nicolan - 7 years ago
mine insted 10 weeks and yet its not like that....i dose some ferti but i think i got problem on my light >.< and i dnt know if i will get co2 thoug...huhuuh
Lazer Guppy
Lazer Guppy - 7 years ago
Whats a nano aquarium?
Niick Nicholas
Niick Nicholas - 7 years ago
how many bubble per second are you having in this tank ?
Luke Jarrett
Luke Jarrett - 7 years ago
I'd love to see your take on a DIY plant substrate!
Chemeleon15
Chemeleon15 - 7 years ago
Luke Jarrett
Just use garden soil(organic)
Wyll Yancha
Wyll Yancha - 7 years ago
Love the video Joey, btw.. have you heard of liquid CO2 (like flourish excel) as an alternative to having a CO2 setup. just wondering if this alternative can be brewed DIY with household stuff? Thanks
Gabe
Gabe - 7 years ago
hey, I love your videos! I have a question, one of my black mollys was pregnant and had around 30 fry. I'm letting nature take its course right now, the male molly is eating some of the fry. And I put an add on social media seeing if anyone wanted some. Any other ideas?
Greg M
Greg M - 7 years ago
Never had much luck with plants in my aquariums .....Looks nice!
Ink
Ink - 7 years ago
I've got a critter keeper with diving beetles in it, they're gonna go in my fish tank once the goldfish are gone
Denis Rousseau
Denis Rousseau - 7 years ago
Do you have a cooler fan for the light? This kind of spot seems to be sensible, the dc regulator is often in case, maybe over-heating!
Do you use an external dc reg if yes what brand is the best?
Cade Russo
Cade Russo - 7 years ago
Hey joey I need help. I have a 37 gallon tank and it bowing 1/8 of an inch should I worry about it. If so how can I make a brace
enticed2zeitgeist
enticed2zeitgeist - 7 years ago
More aquascaping videos!
Matt Kinsella
Matt Kinsella - 7 years ago
Will that grow plants so I can put them into my bigger aquiam
Deric Hawkins
Deric Hawkins - 7 years ago
Could you do a turtle tank one. I would be very interested in seeing how you would make a tank like this with with turtles maybe even a DIY basking area that looks natural?
Caio Ferreira
Caio Ferreira - 7 years ago
Nice aquarium brother, brazilians love your videos! Is the next step add shrimps/fishs ?
Patrick Arnold
Patrick Arnold - 7 years ago
Love it but would have been nice to be 100% DIY. Meaning the Co2 Difference. But still love seeing you videos
Patrick Arnold
Patrick Arnold - 7 years ago
I learn something new every day :) ty Sir
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+Patrick Arnold (Crazy Me Mr P) there is nothing to compare though. Both produce the exact same thing. Co2
Patrick Arnold
Patrick Arnold - 7 years ago
Just thought you were going to compare like you did the lighting. Its all good keep up the good work :)
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
Co2 is Co2. I have a couple videos on how to DIY your own co2. I would have gotten the same results either way. No real point in me making one, when all i needed was a source.
Joel Weidenfeld
Joel Weidenfeld - 7 years ago
here's a idea for you joey,, free of charge,,, make s river bank aquarium,,, fish have banks and shore lines,, make a aquarium with that feature added to the back, a real one with dimension and a lower graded water level, and plant it and include caverns and a shallow pool
Asish Peravali
Asish Peravali - 7 years ago
Hey Joey, hope u see this quick! My cichlids have fought and one of them is dying. He's still alive but on the floor and cant move. Is there anyway I can save him? Please help!
Ac30 Helix
Ac30 Helix - 7 years ago
Hey there, what are the name of the plants you have used? Thanks for all the great videos
hanfsoph 1
hanfsoph 1 - 7 years ago
Joey, can you do a DIY CO2 diffuser video?

100. comment for Planting my nano aquarium!!

William Nathanael
William Nathanael - 7 years ago
i can't wait for your reef series
atik  bukhari
atik bukhari - 7 years ago
first of all you're planted aquarium doing fantastic I just want to ask what's the temperature how many bubble per second of co2
fenix gaming
fenix gaming - 7 years ago
put some fish in
SAMUEL NEWTON
SAMUEL NEWTON - 7 years ago
bro plz tell what do u feed a sea snail.
idiotic gamer guy lol MINECRAFT
idiotic gamer guy lol MINECRAFT - 7 years ago
The king of diy and other people I uploaded a video on my light but I need to know if it can grow plants plz advise. me
Stain less
Stain less - 7 years ago
Next thing needs to be a DIY dirt substrate.
Awesome St. Cool
Awesome St. Cool - 7 years ago
any chance we can get a link to the lights you actually used? i've been looking on amazon for similar things, but can't find any that have consistent reviews. i definitely trust you more than i trust random amazon reviews, haha. also, the CO2 stuff?
Awesome St. Cool
Awesome St. Cool - 7 years ago
i understand that. in order to make them, though, he would have had to get lights in the first place, which is what i'm asking about. what brand and model of spot light did he get in order to "make" the lighting.
Chemeleon15
Chemeleon15 - 7 years ago
Awesome St. Cool
he made them. Try searching his channel for "diy planted aquarium light"
Jake
Jake - 7 years ago
Have you had any dwarf hairgrass brown around the tips? I've been experiencing this issue the last two weeks with my carpet of DHG and it almost looks like a brown algae growing on the surface. Any advice on how I might be able to solve this issue?
WhiskeyCoffee
WhiskeyCoffee - 7 years ago
Can someone link me to the lights he uses?
SachiMochi
SachiMochi - 7 years ago
Algae are huge problems in planted tank. What precautions did you do?
Ramsy Hai
Ramsy Hai - 7 years ago
u should try some guppie in it or a baby arowana at about 3inch?lol
Matarese28
Matarese28 - 7 years ago
Amazing tank Joey, but I think adding some shrimp to it will make it pop a little or some hardy fish
Juan Chong
Juan Chong - 7 years ago
inspiring videos tky ,greetings from Colombia,do you have a FB page?
fenix Baalzephon Leom
fenix Baalzephon Leom - 7 years ago
Love this video!!!!! Looks easy to have a nice planted tank!!!
Daybird Aviaries
Daybird Aviaries - 7 years ago
I'm going to try lights like that.
United Dippers
United Dippers - 7 years ago
i really like his video they have helped me with my tank a lot.
Talon C
Talon C - 7 years ago
You should show a low tech tank, without the co2, expensive substrate, and just normal lighting, and easier to grow plants as most people are not going to be able to have access to all these,
Jumba Jumba
Jumba Jumba - 7 years ago
Can I grow anubius, java fern and java moss with a 60 watt led,
Allison Pets
Allison Pets - 7 years ago
Jumba Jumba Yes! They could grow in a dark closet, so hardy. They will grow super super slow though if light & nutrients arent meeting their needs. They wont die though.
Jumba Jumba
Jumba Jumba - 7 years ago
Chris Jones Im setting up a 5.5 gallon nano with crystal shrimp, neon tetras and a glass catfish. I have had this idea for a while and then realized that was to much for a 5.5 gallon so to reduce amonia I am putting live plants in the tank. Again thanks for the help!
Chris Jones
Chris Jones - 7 years ago
No problem.   I have those three in two different tanks with no special substrate, no Co2 or special lighting.   They are all growing well, the moss is doing it's best to take over both tanks so I have to trim it regularly.   good luck.
Jumba Jumba
Jumba Jumba - 7 years ago
Chris Jones Thanks!
Chris Jones
Chris Jones - 7 years ago
I don't see why not.   Those are all pretty easy to grow.
barenstil55
barenstil55 - 7 years ago
the substrate might be the problem of my 300l tanks plants, hopefully my second one will do much better :P
PlayWhitLife
PlayWhitLife - 7 years ago
have bubbles the same effect as that co2 system???
Ben Redfearn
Ben Redfearn - 7 years ago
Are there going to be any fish that are added to this aquarium
Sergio Morales
Sergio Morales - 7 years ago
Realy nice aquarium Bud keep going
KroMeMWGz
KroMeMWGz - 7 years ago
Great build! loving the growth of the plants, but was wondering if you have any issues with KH,GH or PH with plants and or live stock with your dirt for the first month?
nick.1984
nick.1984 - 7 years ago
What is the plant you put round by the filter?
TriniRCmodels
TriniRCmodels - 7 years ago
hi i have to listen over and over till i got the name correct lol it's rotala rotundifolia
SmokeThatSkinWagon
SmokeThatSkinWagon - 7 years ago
Do you also find ammonia spikes occurring when using soil?
k9feces
k9feces - 7 years ago
Can you give a heads up if one of your floodlight LEDs dies prematurely? Curious how dependable these lights are.
Lelani Dixon
Lelani Dixon - 7 years ago
I found out by accident this past week that the paint Home Depot sales, Behr, is all acrylic and you can get a small 'test sample' for less than $3.00. This allows you to get whatever color/shade you want if you want to paint the back of your aquarium instead of using film. It adheres really well to glass, I don't have any acrylic tanks to try it on. Just a helpful hint if anyone is interested.

This nano project you've completed is amazing. I don't do CO2 and I really think it makes a difference in the speed of plant growth in this build and set up. My plants grow much more slowly.
Emmys Animals
Emmys Animals - 7 years ago
a betta would look nice in that tank !
RicoGalassi
RicoGalassi - 7 years ago
would you go a little bit more in depth and say how much all that stuff is. and by stuff I mean the substrate, the dwarf grass, etc...I know you built the tank by hand along with the filter, so mainly just prices and locations to buy the substrate and plants haha
Madison Erickson
Madison Erickson - 7 years ago
would dwarf haigrass grow well under led and in basic gravel?
Karim Swift
Karim Swift - 7 years ago
errrrr fertilisers? plants need to get nutrients from somewhere. it may grow but suuuuper slow, i wouldn't expect a carpet anytime soon. also depends what led you have as an led is pretty vague.
Chheng Kong
Chheng Kong - 7 years ago
Madison Erickson I tried, and my grass melted...
Madison Erickson
Madison Erickson - 7 years ago
also, no co2
Luke Leahy
Luke Leahy - 7 years ago
My shell dwellers just had fry I am confused on what to feed them, any suggestions?
Al's Critters
Al's Critters - 7 years ago
Keep up the good work! Love your videos!
Thibault Boeraeve
Thibault Boeraeve - 7 years ago
Maybe a project for the future, a low-tec planted tank?
Juan Cruz
Juan Cruz - 7 years ago
+Thibault Boeraeve ,mk!wkkk2bhw ñu :-* AM!!Qxkkwl/lx
Thibault Boeraeve
Thibault Boeraeve - 7 years ago
Twichl and low lights and normal substraten
Alex Cordovez
Alex Cordovez - 7 years ago
Yep,
Twichl
Twichl - 7 years ago
No CO2 is the definition of low tech.
Alex Cordovez
Alex Cordovez - 7 years ago
Thibault Boeraeve yeah with no co2 for comparison
mkolman16
mkolman16 - 7 years ago
I am new to the hobby, so can anyone tell me if CO2 is necessary for a planted tank? Probably a dumb question, but if someone could get back to me that would be great.
Chemeleon15
Chemeleon15 - 7 years ago
mkolman16 diy the CO2. he has a video on this channel
mkolman16
mkolman16 - 7 years ago
@teagan thank you for your time, the information you provided was very helpful. ill just have to save up little bit more $ to get Co2. thanks!
Teagan Combest
Teagan Combest - 7 years ago
mkolman16 no, there are methods to grow plants without added CO2 but remember that plants will only grow as fast as their most limiting factor will allow, so if were not adding any CO2, it will likely stay around normal water saturation levels of 2ppm. Given suffecient light and nutrients (either rich substrate like in this video or adding fertilizers or root tabs ditectly to the substrate/ water column) planta will grow with 2ppm CO2, they will just grow slower. which can be good if you dont want to be trimming things constantly and just like the natural look.
Gilbert Santos
Gilbert Santos - 7 years ago
do a low tech approach!
Mr.Hmong Culture
Mr.Hmong Culture - 7 years ago
u selling ur plants
RegalValor
RegalValor - 7 years ago
So I just planted my nano (2 nights ago). I have a co2 kit, I was wondering, do I keep the co2 running always? Do I put it on when the lights are out? What, when, and how exactly should co2 be used in a [freshly] planted aquarium?
Also, when I add animals (shrimp and some algae thriving species along with potential neon tetras) do I need to have the co2 running still? Or do I shift to air stones?
I really hope you see/reply to this, and I look forward to reading your response.
As always, beautiful work. Keep it up bud
RegalValor
RegalValor - 7 years ago
Thank you dearly for your detailed and informative comment!
Teagan Combest
Teagan Combest - 7 years ago
Panthera CO2 should only be running when the lights are on (and depending on your photoperiod, maybe an hour less on each end) because in the dark plants do not photosynthesize and actually respirate (take in O2, release CO2 like us) so it will just be wasted, and if there are any animals. they might be harmed by the increase in CO2 concentration at night. With livestock, CO2 should be kept steady and well under the "danger zone" of 30ppm. definitely learn how to test your CO2 comcentraion if you plan to use it
Hebert Christian
Hebert Christian - 7 years ago
Nice setup. I like simple stuff, and you show that it can look amazing.
donovan cruz
donovan cruz - 7 years ago
Is this a re upload?
アクアヴェイパー
アクアヴェイパー - 7 years ago
ガラス(アクリル?)には何貼ってるの?
Ando Lucy
Ando Lucy - 7 years ago
If you agitate water on the surface, you will lose all co2 injected. Am I right?
EighthNotch
EighthNotch - 7 years ago
Ando Lucy it was but as you can see it still didn't affect plant growth that much. I had the same level of agitation on my planted tank and it was mostly to keep the nasty protein slime from forming on the surface
Ando Lucy
Ando Lucy - 7 years ago
His DIY filter agitate the water pretty much...
Stefán Már Jóhannsson
Stefán Már Jóhannsson - 7 years ago
Right
bigrigotj
bigrigotj - 7 years ago
what happened to stocking the nano?
Demonic Hellstorm
Demonic Hellstorm - 7 years ago
You should add some Red Cherry shrimp, one Bolivian ram and a trio of Ember Tetras. That combination really goes nice together
Benjamin Miller
Benjamin Miller - 7 years ago
I have a question. is it hard to build your own fish tank I have a regular 45 gallon tank and I need 70 to 100 gallon tank for my fish. or will I just had to buy one straight up. just want to know could you help me out. My fishes need room to move around they keep fighting each other cuz it too close. so what I need is help and I need your opinion. And this is fresh water fish.
dale jones
dale jones - 7 years ago
If you add shrimp, will the CO2 affect them? Great videos.
ArmouredUnicorn
ArmouredUnicorn - 7 years ago
Aboslutely nuts how fast that rotalis grew! Wonder if it'd be that good in a tank with liquid carbon.
J Spalding
J Spalding - 7 years ago
Great job Joey.
Manny Der
Manny Der - 7 years ago
I have 3 saltwater tanks, but I'm really digging this planted series. I'm thinking I need one of these
Jack smith
Jack smith - 7 years ago
Plants look very healthy. The hairgrass area looks a bit empty, maybe add a hardscape to it? if you get some driftood or rocks that would make it look nicer :)
Devin Maldonado
Devin Maldonado - 7 years ago
Joey does your saltwater tank have some water in it?
jmaslin
jmaslin - 7 years ago
Hey Joe, question.... I have a 110Gal breeder tank that I'll be using for an Aquatic Turtle, currently he's in a 30gal. The new tank won't be filled all the way do to having to make him a dock to sunbathe on, the question I have is.... Can I use the 30gal to make a Sump tank like you build, will it function the same for a Turtle as it does for fish??  Thanks, man and keep these videos coming
Nathan Henderson
Nathan Henderson - 7 years ago
Awesome job. thanks for the upload!
Myke Sng
Myke Sng - 7 years ago
what about cycling the tank ?? what if I follow everything you did except cycling and add just 1-2 fish in a 20 gallon, will they be able to survive ??
Terufe2670
Terufe2670 - 7 years ago
Do you have to have animals/fish in a planted aquarium? Also how is the maintenance on a planted aquarium? Do you need to do water changes or clean the substrate or anything like that?
ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS
ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS - 7 years ago
have you remember that video I need this aqarium your next project go and ask how he made that glowing aqarium I also need that aqarium
ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS
ANIME,DIY AND GAMES LOVERS - 7 years ago
have you remember that video I need this aqarium your next project go and ask how he made that glowing aqarium I also need that aqarium
NextLvLSold!
NextLvLSold! - 7 years ago
what airstone are you using in your arrowana tank?
Tjita1
Tjita1 - 7 years ago
It can't possibly be a week since the last video..?
Bob George
Bob George - 7 years ago
You are a genius
KillYourHero92
KillYourHero92 - 7 years ago
co2 makes a big difference. its the only thing my tank is missing and i definitely dont have the same results
Tony D
Tony D - 7 years ago
Yeah, I've made up my mind. I'm going for it. I think my betta is really going to enjoy it.
Thank you.
All About DIY
All About DIY - 7 years ago
So simple and yet so effective, it just goes to show you that if you want a nice looking planted aquarium you don't have to spend a fortune and you also don't have to quit your day job to take care of it! Thanks for sharing, your content is always informative, interesting and easy to understand and follow. Keep them coming!
Billy Pipes
Billy Pipes - 7 years ago
what lights are those again
88888888anonymous
88888888anonymous - 7 years ago
try one of the recent videos about lighting I believe it was linked in the description if not he said they were LED floodlights and kelvin around 4500 I believe any brand names or whatnot is pointless as they are quite cheap they would all be of similar quality for what you are paying
Billy Pipes
Billy Pipes - 7 years ago
Tyler powell was looking for more specifics. brand, kelvin...
Tyler powell
Tyler powell - 7 years ago
Reefing with Billy Pipes eBay outdoor spot lights
Omar Alvarez
Omar Alvarez - 7 years ago
you make it look really easy
Saif Khan
Saif Khan - 7 years ago
Saltwater aquarium? Also good video
toycar foushboy
toycar foushboy - 7 years ago
Great growth!
Karen Murphy
Karen Murphy - 7 years ago
I really enjoyed this one..............
finalout99
finalout99 - 7 years ago
Straight and to the point Joey. That's why I like your vids. Thanks bro.
wurfag
wurfag - 7 years ago
What happened to the lights? Clear difference in intensity when showing the 1-8-12-16-18-40 day.
aguyandhiscomputer
aguyandhiscomputer - 7 years ago
wurfag
Could be the camera.
Tottinguero
Tottinguero - 7 years ago
The nano tank is great ! Congrats. I have a question... Is there a particular reason why you went with a plain layer substrate ? Giving that you have a lot of amazonia it would added a lot more interest to the aquascape to have some "mountains". (sorry for the english) Keep it up !
Teagan Combest
Teagan Combest - 7 years ago
Tottinguero sloped substrates have a tendency to revert to flat over time without any hardscape to keep its shape.
Jimmie Burnett
Jimmie Burnett - 7 years ago
do a panoramic video Let's Plays!
Mitch's Reptiles
Mitch's Reptiles - 7 years ago
cleaning your tank and watching this good one
pianoguy the
pianoguy the - 7 years ago
great video!
chris day
chris day - 7 years ago
notice how the rotala turned red in this aquarium with the flood lights as opposed to the other tank.
Steamboat Pilot
Steamboat Pilot - 7 years ago
chris day I came to say the same. I have had similar experiences under the kessil A160we, seems like the red spectrum is lacking.
Anthropos Goticus
Anthropos Goticus - 7 years ago
@uarujoey: You are often away from home in the last time. What is about maitnance in this time or how do you pepare your aquarium for not being at home?
youlolo2
youlolo2 - 7 years ago
Love the planted series!!!!!
Owen's Aquariums
Owen's Aquariums - 7 years ago
Awesome, are you taking down that tank?
Marks Shrimp Tanks
Marks Shrimp Tanks - 7 years ago
You are really getting into the planted side now,big thumbs up :D
gentle legit
gentle legit - 7 years ago
Patrick Arnold hh
Patrick Arnold
Patrick Arnold - 7 years ago
LMAO anytime :)
Marks Shrimp Tanks
Marks Shrimp Tanks - 7 years ago
+Patrick Arnold Funny you should mention this,my wife was making fun of my voice yesterday when I said water to her ..Thanks for your support Patrick :)
Patrick Arnold
Patrick Arnold - 7 years ago
Hey dude love you channel also My wife still loves your voice lol
Allison Pets
Allison Pets - 7 years ago
Marks Shrimp Tanks Green thumbs up! CO2 makes all the difference! Super impressed
ChipmunkPlays -Minecraft
ChipmunkPlays -Minecraft - 7 years ago
Marks Shrimp We meet again.. haha
Dragon Tamer Reptiles
Dragon Tamer Reptiles - 7 years ago
Great explanation and turn out! Really diggin the channel Joey!
AGENTSIXTY9
AGENTSIXTY9 - 7 years ago
Lacking on the the aquascape skills
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+AGENTSIXTY9 this wasn't an aquascape. I mentioned several times it was a demonstration to compare the growth.
s_ r
s_ r - 7 years ago
AGENTSIXTY9 lets see yours
Nicholas Asseng
Nicholas Asseng - 7 years ago
How long do you have your lights on per day?
Nicholas Asseng
Nicholas Asseng - 7 years ago
Right now 8 and a half
Nicholas Asseng
Nicholas Asseng - 7 years ago
The king of DIY thank you, I actually rewatched the video and heard you say it lol. I just got a 30W LED Flood lamp for my 16 bow front planted excited to see what it can do
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+Nicholas Asseng 10hrs.
s_ r
s_ r - 7 years ago
Nicholas Asseng i say if you wake up at 8 go from 8 in the morning to 8 at evening
arik8681
arik8681 - 7 years ago
what are you going to stock this tank with fishwise
Luke's Got Game's
Luke's Got Game's - 7 years ago
FIRST LOVE UR VIDS MAN KEEP IT UP :)
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+arik8681 most likely nothing. This was just a demonstration of the growth.
Ameya lohar
Ameya lohar - 7 years ago
You didn't mention the fishes you stocked.. I waited for a week for it.
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+Ameya lohar I'm not stocking it. This was only a demonstration.
Princess Sissypants
Princess Sissypants - 7 years ago
do you think those light would work on a planted tank 24" tall
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+Princess Sissypants most likely.
k9feces
k9feces - 7 years ago
I think so especially if you use the higher wattage version
Simen the Animal
Simen the Animal - 7 years ago
Where is the final video of the Shedd aquarium?
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+Simen the Animal I still have a couple videos from there actually. Not sure when they will be out though.
Fardin Mondal
Fardin Mondal - 7 years ago
Great video
Fardin Mondal
Fardin Mondal - 7 years ago
Welcome
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+Fardin Mondal thanks!
nik afif
nik afif - 7 years ago
hello comments section
sum 1
sum 1 - 7 years ago
Awesome as always but Some diy substrate / cheap substrate suggestions would have been great,
Steven Brouwer
Steven Brouwer - 7 years ago
too short of a video but it was fun
Gavin Guernsey
Gavin Guernsey - 7 years ago
This is so cool man this channel is so cool
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+Gavin Guernsey Thanks Gavin!
Burger Craft
Burger Craft - 7 years ago
Love you and the build joey! I'm here every video lol.
Burger Craft
Burger Craft - 7 years ago
Best Youtuber out there how could i not!
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+Burger Craft awesome! Thanks for coming back!
11panos04
11panos04 - 7 years ago
i dipped my newly purchased egeria plants in a salt-water solution to get rid of any pest snails.While i did get rid of the few snails,i harmed the plant as in a couple days it lost all its leaves.I can t think of anything else since i have already other plants.What safe way of getting rid of snails do you know?
Teagan Combest
Teagan Combest - 7 years ago
Well as long as you don't seriously overfeed and neglect your cleaning husbandry on the tank, snails can't take it over. (they can't outgrow their food source) I've honestly never had a problem with snails and in fact I think my tank with over ~500 malaysian trumpet snails is probably the cleanest and healthiest tank I have PLUS I think they're cute :3. I actually encourage my mini ramshorns to breed by slightly overfeeding cause I just like them and they're so useful at eating algae and discarded food that nobody else wants. I guess if you really hate the way they look you can try to fight them but you're basically trying to fight against nature haha.
11panos04
11panos04 - 7 years ago
Teagan Combest hehe.i hate the idea of having something i didn t choose,specially when that thing can multiply out of control.I ve seen pics of aquariums and the glasses are full of snails...
Teagan Combest
Teagan Combest - 7 years ago
11panos04 learn to love snails :^)
11panos04
11panos04 - 7 years ago
THUSHAR M. JITHESH bleach is chlorine?
Thushar Jithesh
Thushar Jithesh - 7 years ago
11panos04 do a bleach dip...which is mixing water with a tiny bit of bleach and dip the plant quickly in it...look it up on google or youtube and follow the steps..search up 'Bleach dip on aquarium plants'
Travis S
Travis S - 7 years ago
almost done with my 370g plywood tank build...inspired by you of course! will house my rays and arowana
Travis S
Travis S - 7 years ago
I didn't video the build, but I'll definitely do a video of the tank up and running. I already have the fish: m/f marble motoro stingrays and a silver arowana. May add a pair of BD rays at some point (when I have an extra $3500!)
Reid Smith
Reid Smith - 7 years ago
Travis S post a video when it's finished
damian duran
damian duran - 7 years ago
I think Travis S should send you pictures or short video and maybe in the future you can make a video with our projects inspired by your videos, I'm sure many of us have done something, even if small thanks to you :)
Travis S
Travis S - 7 years ago
Thanks man! Means a lot to me...see you at Gaithersburg in March!
The king of DIY
The king of DIY - 7 years ago
+Travis S no way! Congrats!
Ethan Mcivor
Ethan Mcivor - 7 years ago
9th
MASON MITCHELL
MASON MITCHELL - 7 years ago
i have a tiny planted 2 gallon with a bamboo shrimp and a dwarf puffer. a bit small, I know, but there's really good filtration.
afoifa
afoifa - 7 years ago
MASON MITCHELL congrats on that ive 15 years and 5 in salt im not trying to be an a** just stating they need 10g min for 1 thats a bit of a difference. they are small but they are very smart and messy fish, they get bored quick. just because you can doesn't mean you should
MASON MITCHELL
MASON MITCHELL - 7 years ago
btw, we have aquarium experience, we've had a freshwater system for 5 years and a saltwater tank since around October.
afoifa
afoifa - 7 years ago
MASON MITCHEL 2g for a pea is still too small, im admin on some fb puffer sites, how is he doing though? character wise?
Ben Cadec
Ben Cadec - 7 years ago
8th
Florida's exotic reptiles
Florida's exotic reptiles - 7 years ago
Cool
Abigail Massey
Abigail Massey - 7 years ago
:-)))))
jone deka
jone deka - 7 years ago
2nd
Shane Hufford
Shane Hufford - 7 years ago
Hi joey!!! Lol
Tejas Jagtap
Tejas Jagtap - 7 years ago
great video! keep it up!
David Edden
David Edden - 7 years ago
I love you
David Edden
David Edden - 7 years ago
You are a bich i hate you
Gold Aquariums
Gold Aquariums - 7 years ago
First
aguyandhiscomputer
aguyandhiscomputer - 7 years ago
First

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