@@CAR105729 Sad to hear about your fish, read and watch videos on the Nitrogen cycle and the importance of cycling tanks before adding too many fish for the system to handle, it sounds like the tank wasn't ready for that many fish at once and there was an Ammonia spike that overstressed them. Same for planted tanks, learn as much as possible before you start, it will save you a lot of stress too. Aquarium co-op videos on these subjects are some of the best IMO.
@@CAR105729 check out Girl Talks Fish She has TONS of playlists that helped me when I was first starting!! Just check into her older videos. And the older videos here, on Aquarium Co-OP! :) best of luck!! I am also always on the 'aquariumadvice.com' website!! TONS of useful Info on there also!! Best of luck!!
I've been growing and selling Java Ferns for 8 years now and have found the best way to plant them is to put the bottom of the stem in the gravel, and the end of it sticking out of the gravel. Still in my experience they grow no better or worse if they're in the substrate or not
@@mycutepetshrimp1532 I was going to put my moss balls in the aquarium but the problem is moss balls need very cold water to thrive and it won't work if there's a heater in aquarium.
Hey Cory, I'm in the middle of a 20 gallon start up. I've been going down a rabbit hole with your channel and I've got all my questions addressed. You're the man 👍
Hi Cory. Thanks to you, I became a plant lover. When I started my tank, and after a while put plants in it, my plan was to have a tank to use as a plant keeper and as fish quarantine before I put it in my main tank, a far more bigger on, the "quarantine" tank is about 20 USG. I put fancy guppies in there, mainly to get a cycle going. The plants I bought was a nice fit for my larger aquarium. And everything was great until I decided to not get a larger tank. Some of the plants are fast growing, don't get these if you're not in to trimming like crazy. The tank looks like a fantastic jungle, the guppies are thriving, but after a while you get overwhelmed - and your plants want light, so they compete about the light, so the tank gets darker and darker. Get slow growing plants, like anubias and such. My plants are doing too well, including the red and purple ones
May I add a couple plants to this list? From a newbie like myself: -dwarf lily -moneywort -red tiger lotus (I think I got lucky) -green wendtii I can't believe how much luck I've had with dwarf lilies, they are super rad, totally awesome, and whatever other sick 90s slang you can come up with!
I kept waiting for anubias. I found it to be a great plant when I was starting in the hobby. Another top video Cory. Wish moss balls were that cheap in Australia!
Hey Corey!, Corey here - Just started my first live plant FW tank and I used your videos to guide me. Thanks for all of your help! And, the plants you shipped arrived quickly and looking great! Thanks!
Cabomba was my FIRST aquatic plant!!! Absolutely recommend!! Although, I steer clear of hornwort and it is supposed to be 'easy' and I ended up with pine needle type things ALL OVER my tank!! Cabomba, however, can be planted or floated... and my snails and shrimp looooove it!! And suuuuper easy! Even if it dies back a bit, it comes back full. :) Also, Pearlweed has helped me get started ALOT! planted OR floated! And BEAUTIFUL carpet too! Couldnt keep dwarf sag, baby tears or monte carlo, but pearlweed worked AMAZING for me!!
I've seen a ton of UA-cam videos on beginner plants. But you threw in some new ones that are interesting that I never heard of. Good video, once again Cory!
Ordered two cryptocoryne parva plants last week along with easy green and easy fry food. Absolutely LOVE the products! Loved them so much that I ordered some jungle val and italian Val today! So excited to get them in the mail! Will be buying all my plants from Aquarium co op from now on. Local store has not the best plants.
I've set up my first tank with plants just recently. I've really been enjoying the Ozelot Sword that I have in there. It's about 8 inches now, but the slight variation in the colors of the leaves is the seller for me.
June 20th 2020 I set my aquarium up with crypts and amazon swords. 4 days later on 24th June Uncle Sam called me away and I have been gone with the US Army since. I get to come home on 2nd March 2021. My cousin has been taking care of my tank for me and the pictures of the growth has been crazy! I cant wait until I am home to be able to see the progress in person. Your videos, Corey, really have gotten me through the 9 months of being 1000's of miles away from home.
Have all of these in my tanks! But the one plant I find to be the easiest and prettiest isn't mentioned in this video: Ludwigia repens. Seems like you can watch it growing. Grows sooo fast. It's really easy to propagate, you can just buy a few, let them grow and fill the rest of the tank with it. And it looks quite spectacular when it grows out of the water...
I had Java Ferns in a tank many years ago, and had them planted right down in the substrate. Had no problems at all with it. I originally planted three that sent off runners that eventually took over one end of the tank. Never had any problems with it dying. I used an iron based rock and sand as my substrate, and had no issues of any kind with plants. The only plant I ever had an issue with, was wysteria. The stuff very nearly took over the entire tank. To say that it grew like a weed would be an understatement. Even after I took it out, there would be little bits that I would find growing again a few weeks later. Took me three months to finally get rid of it. I can't remember what the other plants were, but all of them grew to epic proportions while I had the tank, especially the Java Ferns. I eventually gave the tank to someone else when I moved, mostly because it was too big to really transport across three states in a little car, but as far as I'm aware, that guy still has it, and still keeps fish in it.
Surprised to not see any anubias on the list, but great list! Sadly I pretty much have killed some susswasertang. It might not have been all dead but it was mostly, I had a bad BBA outbreak.
Me as well. I am just getting started and if I can grow it, anyone can grow it. Glued it to an abalone shell and it is pushing out new leaves! Surprised me!
I cannot thank you enough for ALL the great info, and I'm with you in planting the garden first! I actually got into planting aquariums to get through our hard cold winters.
Just came across your vids and think there great. I got out of the hobby years ago and now that I have room for 50 or more tanks so I'm goin gun ho and still learning new stuff from guys like u!! Thanks.
During my dog walks, I have found a huge concrete "slab" with MASSES of Java moss covering it. So I grab hands full of it for my tank. It really takes off and has 3"-4" of growth. My little fish love it to swim through and they seam to find something in it to eat! BONUS is! It's all free...TY for the video, I can now look for more mosses/ferns...
4:39 “Great for goldfish-“ /shows a clip of a koi betta “Eh, close enough.” I’m just teasing. I honestly am really glad you made this video. I want a planted tank so badly but I don’t trust myself to keep a betta, a snail, a marimo ball, AND a “real” plant alive. Obviously, this is my first time being an aquarist :P But with this video, I think I can do it. Keeping track of all the parameters is a lot, and I get so envious of channels like you with those absolutely beautiful tanks. I wish I had space for something bigger than a 5.5 gallon...
I have a 55 gallon and my room is cramped. Had to rearrange everything. I have my desk, bed, and fish tank. With about 4x8 feet for moving around my room.
Amubias is also a very beginner friendly plant. Kind of like Java fern you need to keep the ryzome outside of the substrate and tie it on a rock or piece of driftwood. I have two ryzome on a fake driftwood that I bought at the fish store. They are doing amazing and have also flowered.
this is a great video. was searching around for just this info and there is nothing out there with this much great info in a high quality video - thank you
was just searching for fish stores near me a few hours ago and aquarium co-op came up, now i’m seeing on youtube! i’m in seattle, i’ll have to come out sometime
My Java Moss has done well planted in the gravel! Smaller bunches don't fair as well initially, but after browning, they have thrived! It actually grabs hold of the gravel itself! Root tabs are definitely used as well as water column dosing!
Glad I'm not too late! I tried to put Java fern in gavel today, it wouldn't stay and I was flustered, so I decided to do it later. Then accidentally came across this little gem. Thank goodness!!!
Ordered plant from ya twice hoping I would get a "pest snail" I dont see any but the plants are doing amazing! Especially with that Easy Green fertilizer
Cory please consider making API test tube replacement alternatives! The right size with 5 mL marked off, a working cap, maybe even a rack, would definitely help out the hobby a lot! also the option to buy less than 2 dozen at a time for less than $22! (random, but didn't know the best way to reach you)
I didn't get this one from you guys, but I have a Water Sprite that I'm absolutely loving. It's been super happy since I bought a newer (better) light, but was doing decently (but slow) even under a kit light. Now, with a much better light, it's running wild and my shrimp absolutely adore it. I'm probably going to make some cuttings of it over this weekend to branch it out into different spots. The Dwarf Sag that I got from you is doing great in the corner as well. :)
2 other plants that I personally found pretty tough for beginners in low tech tank are Val and water sprite (need a fit of bright light and let it float on top).
I needed this video omg...i bought monte carlo and scarlet temple from your store (without researching) and killed both. Then I killed my java fern because I planted it in the substrate. I have a black thumb. Thanks for the including the planted tank playlist for us newbies! Very helpful video, thanks Cory!
Love this list! I think almost all the plants I’ve gotten were grown emerged. Most of them are finally taking off! One of the first plants I got was water wisteria. It really didn’t seem like the stems were going to make it but I never toss a plant unless it’s gone mushy. Now I have a tall wisteria forest! It’s doing the best by far. A stem plant I think is Ludwigia is doing pretty well too. Most of my swords are finally coming back after completely melting. The java moss, windelov fern, and anubius are tugging along although they’re plagued by a light covering of soft green algae. I accidentally barbered most of the lace on the windelov trying to rub the algae off 😬 In my QT tank I’m clearing some hornwort which is growing like mad despite having only west facing window light! I’ve also got cabomba in there which came by accident when I ordered hornwort the first time. Does great in the QT tank when the light on it but it just melts in my display tank so I’m not sure what to do with it. Above water I’ve got pothos and gold ribbon bamboo growing like mad. The only things that seem like they’re going to die out is frogbit, funny enough, and another stem plant that seems like ludwigia but is definitely different than the others I have. I have a fertilizer regiment but no CO2. I’ve got a plant growing bulb and a small LED. Nothing too fancy. Hoping for a stingray maybe for my birthday 😏 although the fluval 3.0 would be killer! I’m loving plants just as much as fish!! Can’t imagine the tank without them!
Oh and I have dwarf hair grass that was starting to carpet until I moved it to a different tank and a Marino moss ball that fell apart! I don’t know what causes moss balls to fall apart but I’ve set it on driftwood like a mat and it’s till dark green so there’s that... very strange
Thanks for this video! I literally just found susswasertang in my tank. It must have snuck in ages ago with the java moss I had bought. I had two balls of it attached to teh spray bar of my canister filter.
Thanks to Cory I have planted my first aquarium! I wasn't a fan of the Christmas Moss or the Bicopa so I removed them. They just didn't look good in my tank, but will certainly work for others. I now have Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green, Cryptocoryne Albida, Limnophilia Sessiliflora, Vallisneria Spiralis and Ludwigia Palustris. I love the greens, browns and reds in my tank. I thought all easy plants were green but that isnt the case. I am so happy with my "easy" plants that I will never go for plastic plants again! Thanks Cory for all your videos 😊
This is really informative I've checked away a few aquarium plants because I just thought that they died I didn't realize that they could grow back. Or they could be rescued with a bit of maintenance. Thank you so much
I got an amazon sword back in june when I took possession of the family goldfish. The goldfish died back in August, and I stopped paying attention to the aquarium, and now (October) I am getting it ready for new fish again. The sword is still alive, tons of new little leaves :) excited to watch it grow now that I'm giving it root tabs and getting some fish back in there. Hopefully it will have friends soon too.
I love this. Could you do a "going green" video? I respect that you talk here and there about being as eco-friendly as possible. I would love to have a succinct video of you giving your best tips to convert a semi-beginner/intermediate tank to one that is more environmentally conscious. Thanks!
Nobody ever seems to mention limnophila sessiliflora. A seemingly indestructible plant (well I haven't managed it yet), fast grower, low light, no CO2, and the tops close up at night... Oh, and the name... limnophila sessiliflora. limnophila sessiliflora. limnophila sessiliflora... Superb :D
Thank you, i totally agree, it's an incredible plant. I also recommend Hygrophila Polysperma and Nymphoides Taiwan. They are very beautiful and easy plants, you can check it in the videos of my channel.
I bought baby tears plants (not the dwarf) from you and its doing pretty well in my basic 10 gal aqueon starter kit tank :) Looks like an overgrown jungle now haha The fertilizer you sell helps a LOT too thank you 🙏🏻
I’m surprised you didn’t mention Anubias. Another easy, rhizome plant is Bolbitis Huedelotti. It likes softer water and near current but still easy. Plus, it’s different looking, fern like and dark green
I’m pretty new to this all and this video was great to know which plants I should buy from here on out, the care, and how to plant them, but out of all the plants I have so far (and I have at least half) my banana plant has had the best growth out of everything I have have in all 3 of my tanks
I have never used 'root tabs' in my life! Came back to this hobby after forty years absence. No problems with any aquarium plants, including Amazon Swords How do you think we coped before 'root tabs' Just this industry trying to sell us another product that we don't need. Notwithstanding this. Great choice of plants. Thank you. 👍 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
root tabs aren't necessary but they sure do help. I haven't used root tabs for about a year and all my plants are growing fine. Their growth rate though, is like 5 times slower
I ordered a plant bundle that has 10 “easy freshwater aquarium plants” but it’s a mystery bundle so I’m taking notes of every plant so when I get them I know exactly what to do. I’m working on my first ever planted aquarium 40gal community tank. I currently have hornwort, Anubias on my drift wood, Java fern on the drift wood and rocks and I know hornwort can just float but when I ordered it, it was very tall so I’m going to use it towards the back also considering it’s a fast growing plant.
I can attest that amazon swords are pretty amazing. Mine have grown really well to the point where they are sticking out of the water or due to the filter flow they create a small refuge for my albino bristlenoses that aren’t big fans of the light.
Hi cory I’m knew to the plant world I love these kind of videos please keep doing videos like this please. Also I get my plants from you guys and I also have my first bottle of easy green.
Literally just bought Java Fern about a week ago.... Had it stuck in gravel!! Thank you for your useful information! Hopefully it's not to late to save my ferns!
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Thank you a very helpful information. Its hard to find these .
My crypto I bought from you was this little potted thing and it has blossomed into a monster! Perfect for ADF. The co-op capsules have done wonders for it.
It would be cool to see a video on plants that do well in higher PH and harder water. Here in UT my water is liquid rock out of the tap. I live in a desert but I still love fish haha
Alec Hales I live in Utah, send me a message or find me on facebook and I can help you get started. I'm also in some local fish groups on facebook that could help you out as well.
I originally got into Aquariums for fish. Only had fish for for my first 7yrs in the hobby. But since I started getting plants 1yr ago. I think I like my plants more than my fish at this point lol
I just want to say thank you for your awesome videos! I LOVE this stuff.I love learning about aquariums are the information you give is wonderful! Thank you for doing this for newbies :)
Hey man trying to help you out. Cast net will help you catch more fish in Florida lakes. Also, make sure you don't need a license for any state you try to catch fish in. I don't want you guys to get in trouble for netting when some state says it is fishing. The tickets will always be more than the license cost. Liked the video in my state of Florida. Keep up the good work.
Download our *Plant Nutrient Deficiency Guide* here: geni.us/PlantNutrition
Excellent, plants will tell you what's wrong and give you time to fix it if you know what to look for.
@@CAR105729 Sad to hear about your fish, read and watch videos on the Nitrogen cycle and the importance of cycling tanks before adding too many fish for the system to handle, it sounds like the tank wasn't ready for that many fish at once and there was an Ammonia spike that overstressed them.
Same for planted tanks, learn as much as possible before you start, it will save you a lot of stress too.
Aquarium co-op videos on these subjects are some of the best IMO.
@@CAR105729 Best of luck to you my friend, don't get discouraged, the rewards are worth the effort.
Do the plants that need root tabs have to get root tabs or would something like the easy green still feed them??
@@CAR105729 check out Girl Talks Fish
She has TONS of playlists that helped me when I was first starting!!
Just check into her older videos.
And the older videos here, on Aquarium Co-OP! :) best of luck!!
I am also always on the 'aquariumadvice.com' website!! TONS of useful Info on there also!!
Best of luck!!
I bought a java fern today, paused the video, went and took it out of the gravel. Thanks cory
Pulled mine out of the gravel too! Thanks!
I’m fixing to get some water wisteria, El Niño ferns, and hairgrass just from Petsmart
I've been growing and selling Java Ferns for 8 years now and have found the best way to plant them is to put the bottom of the stem in the gravel, and the end of it sticking out of the gravel. Still in my experience they grow no better or worse if they're in the substrate or not
Same
Lol same! I was wondering why my java Fern was looking sickly. Oops! 🤷
I've had a moss ball for two years. I had forgotten about it until you mentioned them, he's doing great
@@davidb9059 1:47 details of moss balls
Cryps
Java moss
Java fern
Moss ball
Apontogeton crispus
Susswassertang
Amazon sword
Bacopa carolina
Dwarf sag
Valisneria
Amir Khosrowshahi
Thank you
Amir Khosrowshahi i was looking for this thanks my love
Moss ball and java fern died
Love you
@@mycutepetshrimp1532 I was going to put my moss balls in the aquarium but the problem is moss balls need very cold water to thrive and it won't work if there's a heater in aquarium.
Hey Cory, I'm in the middle of a 20 gallon start up. I've been going down a rabbit hole with your channel and I've got all my questions addressed. You're the man 👍
Hi Cory. Thanks to you, I became a plant lover. When I started my tank, and after a while put plants in it, my plan was to have a tank to use as a plant keeper and as fish quarantine before I put it in my main tank, a far more bigger on, the "quarantine" tank is about 20 USG. I put fancy guppies in there, mainly to get a cycle going. The plants I bought was a nice fit for my larger aquarium. And everything was great until I decided to not get a larger tank. Some of the plants are fast growing, don't get these if you're not in to trimming like crazy. The tank looks like a fantastic jungle, the guppies are thriving, but after a while you get overwhelmed - and your plants want light, so they compete about the light, so the tank gets darker and darker. Get slow growing plants, like anubias and such. My plants are doing too well, including the red and purple ones
May I add a couple plants to this list? From a newbie like myself:
-dwarf lily
-moneywort
-red tiger lotus (I think I got lucky)
-green wendtii
I can't believe how much luck I've had with dwarf lilies, they are super rad, totally awesome, and whatever other sick 90s slang you can come up with!
Dont forget ,wicked radical ,or Totally Tubular
I kept waiting for anubias. I found it to be a great plant when I was starting in the hobby. Another top video Cory. Wish moss balls were that cheap in Australia!
D Lattimer I have never seen any moss balls in Australia. I’m trying to find some plants for my tank but I can’t find anything.
Moss balls are quite overpriced bcs it’s endangered and stuff also it’s a pet
"I've never seen anyone kill these"
Challenge accepted!
Gwendly done, I’ve actually done it.
@@Rv12_pilot hahahahahaha!
Ive done it too lol
Haha 🤣
No mather I try to killed those thing, they always came back to life on the third day.
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Hi, what type of substrate in 3:53?
@@Arkmtria it looks like gravel
Been waiting for this for awhile! Thanks for all your help, it’s hard to find solid advice when your just getting into the hobby.
This channel has saved my life and my fish's life. Thank god I found you.
Hey Corey!, Corey here - Just started my first live plant FW tank and I used your videos to guide me. Thanks for all of your help! And, the plants you shipped arrived quickly and looking great! Thanks!
Good list. I'd also recommend cabomba, indica rotala, anubias, ludwigia, wisteria, and banana plant.
Ah yes all of these plants are easy to eat especially the banana plant verry good
I have two banana plants! I’m a beginner. I’ve been giving them liquid fertilizers and their leaves are growing massive and it’s only been two weeks.
Cabomba was my FIRST aquatic plant!!!
Absolutely recommend!!
Although, I steer clear of hornwort and it is supposed to be 'easy' and I ended up with pine needle type things ALL OVER my tank!!
Cabomba, however, can be planted or floated... and my snails and shrimp looooove it!! And suuuuper easy! Even if it dies back a bit, it comes back full. :)
Also, Pearlweed has helped me get started ALOT! planted OR floated! And BEAUTIFUL carpet too! Couldnt keep dwarf sag, baby tears or monte carlo, but pearlweed worked AMAZING for me!!
What’s a good plant for a tropical aquarium?
@@louistownend184 rotal indica java moss amazon sword and water sprite are all good easy tropical plants
I've seen a ton of UA-cam videos on beginner plants. But you threw in some new ones that are interesting that I never heard of. Good video, once again Cory!
Ordered two cryptocoryne parva plants last week along with easy green and easy fry food. Absolutely LOVE the products! Loved them so much that I ordered some jungle val and italian Val today! So excited to get them in the mail! Will be buying all my plants from Aquarium co op from now on. Local store has not the best plants.
Can we have a series of you making a really high tech expensive tank? Always see aquarium stuff for beginners, but what about us Veterans?😭
Watch George Farmer vids
I love for beginners stuff
Big Al's is doing/did a series.
Izzy ...surely as a "veteran" fish keeper you should know all there is to know!
Lol you guys don't need videos you should be making them
Thank Corey!! I can often count on the CO-OP for some great plant ideas!!
I've set up my first tank with plants just recently. I've really been enjoying the Ozelot Sword that I have in there. It's about 8 inches now, but the slight variation in the colors of the leaves is the seller for me.
This video is so wholesome and supportive I love your show Cory, please keep up the good work! Appreciate ya!
June 20th 2020 I set my aquarium up with crypts and amazon swords. 4 days later on 24th June Uncle Sam called me away and I have been gone with the US Army since. I get to come home on 2nd March 2021. My cousin has been taking care of my tank for me and the pictures of the growth has been crazy! I cant wait until I am home to be able to see the progress in person. Your videos, Corey, really have gotten me through the 9 months of being 1000's of miles away from home.
Have all of these in my tanks! But the one plant I find to be the easiest and prettiest isn't mentioned in this video:
Ludwigia repens.
Seems like you can watch it growing. Grows sooo fast. It's really easy to propagate, you can just buy a few, let them grow and fill the rest of the tank with it.
And it looks quite spectacular when it grows out of the water...
"I never seen someone kill susswassertang."
Hold my beer... :)
So how’d it go?
In another name susswassertang is pelia moss
armans
I had Java Ferns in a tank many years ago, and had them planted right down in the substrate. Had no problems at all with it. I originally planted three that sent off runners that eventually took over one end of the tank. Never had any problems with it dying. I used an iron based rock and sand as my substrate, and had no issues of any kind with plants. The only plant I ever had an issue with, was wysteria. The stuff very nearly took over the entire tank. To say that it grew like a weed would be an understatement. Even after I took it out, there would be little bits that I would find growing again a few weeks later. Took me three months to finally get rid of it. I can't remember what the other plants were, but all of them grew to epic proportions while I had the tank, especially the Java Ferns. I eventually gave the tank to someone else when I moved, mostly because it was too big to really transport across three states in a little car, but as far as I'm aware, that guy still has it, and still keeps fish in it.
Surprised to not see any anubias on the list, but great list! Sadly I pretty much have killed some susswasertang. It might not have been all dead but it was mostly, I had a bad BBA outbreak.
BBA is the WORST, covered all of my plants within 2 weeks!
What's BBA? I'm kinda new to this stuff.
@@floundrrpoundrr2456 Brown Algea I believe.
Me as well. I am just getting started and if I can grow it, anyone can grow it. Glued it to an abalone shell and it is pushing out new leaves! Surprised me!
@@floundrrpoundrr2456 It stands for Black Beard Algae. Its basically an algae that looks like little brown tufts growing all over the place.
Hi cory u actually helped me pick my new fish cause I sold my other and also helped me puck out the plants. Soo thanks
Getting into plants now. This vid got me hyped!
I am so excited to get my brothers tank started. It's going to look amazing with plants!
"you put it in there- you'll have it" i'm sold
I cannot thank you enough for ALL the great info, and I'm with you in planting the garden first! I actually got into planting aquariums to get through our hard cold winters.
Needed this video. Thanks. I'm disabled now and my tanks bring me such joy.
Just came across your vids and think there great. I got out of the hobby years ago and now that I have room for 50 or more tanks so I'm goin gun ho and still learning new stuff from guys like u!! Thanks.
I really appreciate how you didn't take long to get into the plants, thanks!!!!
During my dog walks, I have found a huge concrete "slab" with MASSES of Java moss covering it. So I grab hands full of it for my tank. It really takes off and has 3"-4" of growth. My little fish love it to swim through and they seam to find something in it to eat! BONUS is! It's all free...TY for the video, I can now look for more mosses/ferns...
Thank you for such straight-forward informative videos!!
4:39
“Great for goldfish-“
/shows a clip of a koi betta
“Eh, close enough.”
I’m just teasing. I honestly am really glad you made this video. I want a planted tank so badly but I don’t trust myself to keep a betta, a snail, a marimo ball, AND a “real” plant alive. Obviously, this is my first time being an aquarist :P But with this video, I think I can do it. Keeping track of all the parameters is a lot, and I get so envious of channels like you with those absolutely beautiful tanks. I wish I had space for something bigger than a 5.5 gallon...
I have a 55 gallon and my room is cramped. Had to rearrange everything. I have my desk, bed, and fish tank. With about 4x8 feet for moving around my room.
Amubias is also a very beginner friendly plant. Kind of like Java fern you need to keep the ryzome outside of the substrate and tie it on a rock or piece of driftwood. I have two ryzome on a fake driftwood that I bought at the fish store. They are doing amazing and have also flowered.
this is a great video. was searching around for just this info and there is nothing out there with this much great info in a high quality video - thank you
was just searching for fish stores near me a few hours ago and aquarium co-op came up, now i’m seeing on youtube! i’m in seattle, i’ll have to come out sometime
My Java Moss has done well planted in the gravel! Smaller bunches don't fair as well initially, but after browning, they have thrived! It actually grabs hold of the gravel itself! Root tabs are definitely used as well as water column dosing!
Glad I'm not too late! I tried to put Java fern in gavel today, it wouldn't stay and I was flustered, so I decided to do it later. Then accidentally came across this little gem. Thank goodness!!!
Ordered plant from ya twice hoping I would get a "pest snail" I dont see any but the plants are doing amazing! Especially with that Easy Green fertilizer
I got some when I bought fish at local pet store I asked and they gave me a few now I have a lot I like them
I thought I was the only one that actually wants “pest snails”
Recently got back into the hobby after being away for a while. This was really helpful!
You can buy your plants from us here: www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/live-plants
Would you consider dwarf aquarium lily easy? I order one from you guys and it is thriving with just root tabs.
Cory please consider making API test tube replacement alternatives! The right size with 5 mL marked off, a working cap, maybe even a rack, would definitely help out the hobby a lot! also the option to buy less than 2 dozen at a time for less than $22! (random, but didn't know the best way to reach you)
I wish! No shipping to Canada. 😢
You forgot anubias!!
Just got some new plants!!! coop is my fav place for plant purchases!!
Just placed an order. Already got my shipping notification 😁 order in 430pm (CST)and shipped 455pm (CST) 🤯
They are crazy fast. I live in Washington and if I order at about 10am I get it the next day.
I live in Texas, I ordered on Saturday and got my order on Tuesday!
I didn't get this one from you guys, but I have a Water Sprite that I'm absolutely loving. It's been super happy since I bought a newer (better) light, but was doing decently (but slow) even under a kit light. Now, with a much better light, it's running wild and my shrimp absolutely adore it. I'm probably going to make some cuttings of it over this weekend to branch it out into different spots. The Dwarf Sag that I got from you is doing great in the corner as well. :)
Amazing info ℹ️ ✔️👏 u really explained about the plants well. Easy to understand! 🤩 Thanks for this 👍
2 other plants that I personally found pretty tough for beginners in low tech tank are Val and water sprite (need a fit of bright light and let it float on top).
i love your videos! i have learned so much from you and i appreciate all your content :)
Cory!!!! We love you in the 802 man!!!! Thank you for all the info you share. You saved me so much.
Could you please do another one of these? Or like ten medium level plants?
I needed this video omg...i bought monte carlo and scarlet temple from your store (without researching) and killed both. Then I killed my java fern because I planted it in the substrate. I have a black thumb. Thanks for the including the planted tank playlist for us newbies! Very helpful video, thanks Cory!
Love this list! I think almost all the plants I’ve gotten were grown emerged. Most of them are finally taking off! One of the first plants I got was water wisteria. It really didn’t seem like the stems were going to make it but I never toss a plant unless it’s gone mushy. Now I have a tall wisteria forest! It’s doing the best by far. A stem plant I think is Ludwigia is doing pretty well too. Most of my swords are finally coming back after completely melting. The java moss, windelov fern, and anubius are tugging along although they’re plagued by a light covering of soft green algae. I accidentally barbered most of the lace on the windelov trying to rub the algae off 😬 In my QT tank I’m clearing some hornwort which is growing like mad despite having only west facing window light! I’ve also got cabomba in there which came by accident when I ordered hornwort the first time. Does great in the QT tank when the light on it but it just melts in my display tank so I’m not sure what to do with it. Above water I’ve got pothos and gold ribbon bamboo growing like mad. The only things that seem like they’re going to die out is frogbit, funny enough, and another stem plant that seems like ludwigia but is definitely different than the others I have. I have a fertilizer regiment but no CO2. I’ve got a plant growing bulb and a small LED. Nothing too fancy. Hoping for a stingray maybe for my birthday 😏 although the fluval 3.0 would be killer! I’m loving plants just as much as fish!! Can’t imagine the tank without them!
Oh and I have dwarf hair grass that was starting to carpet until I moved it to a different tank and a Marino moss ball that fell apart! I don’t know what causes moss balls to fall apart but I’ve set it on driftwood like a mat and it’s till dark green so there’s that... very strange
Thanks for this video! I literally just found susswasertang in my tank. It must have snuck in ages ago with the java moss I had bought. I had two balls of it attached to teh spray bar of my canister filter.
Thanks to Cory I have planted my first aquarium!
I wasn't a fan of the Christmas Moss or the Bicopa so I removed them. They just didn't look good in my tank, but will certainly work for others.
I now have Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green, Cryptocoryne Albida, Limnophilia Sessiliflora, Vallisneria Spiralis and Ludwigia Palustris. I love the greens, browns and reds in my tank. I thought all easy plants were green but that isnt the case. I am so happy with my "easy" plants that I will never go for plastic plants again!
Thanks Cory for all your videos 😊
This is really informative I've checked away a few aquarium plants because I just thought that they died I didn't realize that they could grow back. Or they could be rescued with a bit of maintenance. Thank you so much
I got an amazon sword back in june when I took possession of the family goldfish. The goldfish died back in August, and I stopped paying attention to the aquarium, and now (October) I am getting it ready for new fish again. The sword is still alive, tons of new little leaves :) excited to watch it grow now that I'm giving it root tabs and getting some fish back in there. Hopefully it will have friends soon too.
I love this. Could you do a "going green" video? I respect that you talk here and there about being as eco-friendly as possible. I would love to have a succinct video of you giving your best tips to convert a semi-beginner/intermediate tank to one that is more environmentally conscious. Thanks!
Love your plant videos!
I love how you got right to the video!! Keep it up, thanks for the help!
Nobody ever seems to mention limnophila sessiliflora. A seemingly indestructible plant (well I haven't managed it yet), fast grower, low light, no CO2, and the tops close up at night... Oh, and the name... limnophila sessiliflora. limnophila sessiliflora. limnophila sessiliflora... Superb :D
Thank you, i totally agree, it's an incredible plant. I also recommend Hygrophila Polysperma and Nymphoides Taiwan. They are very beautiful and easy plants, you can check it in the videos of my channel.
I bought baby tears plants (not the dwarf) from you and its doing pretty well in my basic 10 gal aqueon starter kit tank :) Looks like an overgrown jungle now haha
The fertilizer you sell helps a LOT too thank you 🙏🏻
Love your sharing . Thank you.
Plant are very important for everyone,, thanks for upload the video
love the videos just getting into the hobby ur channel one of the reason I took an interest in the hobby
Thank You. Very nice tips for my planted. :)
I’m surprised you didn’t mention Anubias. Another easy, rhizome plant is Bolbitis Huedelotti. It likes softer water and near current but still easy. Plus, it’s different looking, fern like and dark green
Thanks a bunch Cory!
Thanks for the advice!
Major Andy from the office vibes lol
I’m pretty new to this all and this video was great to know which plants I should buy from here on out, the care, and how to plant them, but out of all the plants I have so far (and I have at least half) my banana plant has had the best growth out of everything I have have in all 3 of my tanks
I have never used 'root tabs' in my life!
Came back to this hobby after forty years absence.
No problems with any aquarium plants, including Amazon Swords
How do you think we coped before
'root tabs'
Just this industry trying to sell us another product that we don't need.
Notwithstanding this.
Great choice of plants. Thank you.
👍 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
root tabs aren't necessary but they sure do help. I haven't used root tabs for about a year and all my plants are growing fine. Their growth rate though, is like 5 times slower
Great list! This includes lots of plants not commonly on the 'easiest plants ' lists. Thanks!
I ordered a plant bundle that has 10 “easy freshwater aquarium plants” but it’s a mystery bundle so I’m taking notes of every plant so when I get them I know exactly what to do. I’m working on my first ever planted aquarium 40gal community tank. I currently have hornwort, Anubias on my drift wood, Java fern on the drift wood and rocks and I know hornwort can just float but when I ordered it, it was very tall so I’m going to use it towards the back also considering it’s a fast growing plant.
I absolutely love your videos 👍
Love this, I'm getting in to planted tanks now.
I thought to myself, if he's taken the time and listed all the plants in the description: I'll sub. Guess what?! 👏👏 Yay!! Thank you!🇬🇧
Watched for the first time, “they gotta eat back then, they gotta eat now.” got a good laugh. 😂🇨🇦
Awesome video! Thank you.
Top 10:
10: Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red - 0:43
9: Marimo Moss Ball - 1:48
8: Aponogeton Crispus - 2:53
7: Java Moss - 4:00
6: Susswasertang - 4:48
5: Amazon Sword - 5:46
4: Java Fern - 7:18
3: Cryptocoryne Lutea - 8:53
2: Bacopa Caroliniana - 9:37
1: Dwarf Sagittaria - 10:35
This is one of best vids on UA-cam, info is so gd and fast to the point. DO MORE OF THESE please lol
I love this video so much! Thank you for not only giving a list but all of the info along with them, super helpful!!
I can attest that amazon swords are pretty amazing. Mine have grown really well to the point where they are sticking out of the water or due to the filter flow they create a small refuge for my albino bristlenoses that aren’t big fans of the light.
Hi cory I’m knew to the plant world I love these kind of videos please keep doing videos like this please. Also I get my plants from you guys and I also have my first bottle of easy green.
nice video, the info on how they grow/die back was invaluable. tks
Literally just bought Java Fern about a week ago.... Had it stuck in gravel!! Thank you for your useful information! Hopefully it's not to late to save my ferns!
Thank you a very helpful information. Its hard to find these .
Great list of plants! But… Marimo moss balls carry invasive zebra mussels… I destroyed mine lol
I love the betta bulbs!
Really needed this! Thank you!!!
My crypto I bought from you was this little potted thing and it has blossomed into a monster! Perfect for ADF. The co-op capsules have done wonders for it.
Nice one mate, thanks!
Cool, I've got my plant shopping list for the next fish auction! :)
It would be cool to see a video on plants that do well in higher PH and harder water. Here in UT my water is liquid rock out of the tap. I live in a desert but I still love fish haha
Alec Hales I live in Utah, send me a message or find me on facebook and I can help you get started. I'm also in some local fish groups on facebook that could help you out as well.
Brandon Ho awesome thanks!!
I originally got into Aquariums for fish. Only had fish for for my first 7yrs in the hobby. But since I started getting plants 1yr ago. I think I like my plants more than my fish at this point lol
I just want to say thank you for your awesome videos! I LOVE this stuff.I love learning about aquariums are the information you give is wonderful! Thank you for doing this for newbies :)
Solid advice as always
Thanks for the key java fern knowledge of don't put them in the gravel. Cant wait to see those puppies start to thrive
Hey man trying to help you out. Cast net will help you catch more fish in Florida lakes. Also, make sure you don't need a license for any state you try to catch fish in. I don't want you guys to get in trouble for netting when some state says it is fishing. The tickets will always be more than the license cost. Liked the video in my state of Florida. Keep up the good work.
I ordered a few plants from you along with the easy green fert... can't wait to see what happens!!!