5 Easy Low-Tech Carpeting Plants For Your No Co2 Aquascape

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  • Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
  • In this video we will talk about 5 of my favorite easy low tech carpeting plants that are EASY to grow WITHOUT CO2! All of these will do ok in a low-tech aquascape. In the past i didn't use CO2 in my aquascapes, so i would like to share my experience with you.
    These are the 5 easy to grow carpeting plants:
    1. micranthemum monte carlo
    2. marsilea hirsuta
    3. cryptocoryne parva
    4. staurogyne repens
    5. helanthium tenellum
    Products I used in my no CO2 aquascapes:
    Soil: amzn.to/2A0sIwc
    Light: amzn.to/2TsfBLh
    Ferts: amzn.to/2XjiDCy and: amzn.to/36gWwRs
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  • @Diosesdepapel
    @Diosesdepapel 3 роки тому +4

    Great video , good info , i just took all my Montecarlo out of my fish tank and want to try something different... tks for sharing

  • @jellyfish0922
    @jellyfish0922 4 роки тому +29

    made me actually laugh out loud with that recommendation at the end to basically just "use everything good quality." Sage advice; can't go wrong there!

  • @TharangaUdagedara
    @TharangaUdagedara 2 роки тому +1

    Hi I grew small cow hair carpet grass following all instructions, but seeds do not germinate over two weeks, what do you suppose? thanks

  • @eezardlazygaming6773
    @eezardlazygaming6773 2 роки тому

    my aquarium sometimes gets food exceeded, which i wonder best carpet due to its condition. would you tell me which grass/carpet is recommended?

  • @lekonjames654
    @lekonjames654 3 роки тому +10

    You can also use polysperma. It's like the 4 th on ur list, plus you can add some rosenavig or sunset roots to add some colour. Great video my guy🙏

  • @MK-fn6im
    @MK-fn6im 2 роки тому

    could you tell me the name of this silver light which i can see in the background on the nano tanks? im planning on setting up a 20 liter nano and im not sure which light to use, for now i choose twinstar III 200C but im not sure if this is a good choice for my non co2 fish tank, i want to have a lot of plants and good sunstrate

  • @nasteck
    @nasteck 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! one of my favorites easy carpeting plant is Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

    • @MJAquascaping
      @MJAquascaping  4 роки тому

      I've never tried that one without Co2!

  • @sharirhariparsad5777
    @sharirhariparsad5777 3 роки тому +1

    Man, i love how zen you are when you shoot your videos 👌

  • @SpiritAquatics
    @SpiritAquatics 4 роки тому +19

    I have grown sagittaria subulata and dwarf hair grass in low tech. Both are good options along with your list 👍

    • @MJAquascaping
      @MJAquascaping  4 роки тому +4

      nice one! i did grow some dwarf hair grass in low tech as well, but never a full carpet.

    • @SpiritAquatics
      @SpiritAquatics 4 роки тому +3

      @@MJAquascaping it took a few months but I got a full carpet. You can see it in the "5 gallon betta fish aquascape" video on my chanel if you are interested

    • @ahmadnaif6658
      @ahmadnaif6658 3 роки тому

      How many watt your light?

  • @alfredlam7322
    @alfredlam7322 3 роки тому +46

    Hi, so basically the diff between with Co2 vs without Co2 is, the plants will still survive and grow regardless but it just grow much quicker with Co2 and slower without Co2? Thanks alot.

    • @Alniemi
      @Alniemi 2 роки тому +6

      From what I’ve been learning most plants will grow without as well, but I have found some that people claim will die if they are not in co2 injections

    • @johnandrewsuratos2985
      @johnandrewsuratos2985 2 роки тому +1

      What if no Co2 but have fertilizer???

    • @JohnnDyson
      @JohnnDyson Рік тому +6

      @@johnandrewsuratos2985 it works like this. Plants need to absorb nutrients from fertilizers or from the water column. And that requires substantial amount of CO2 absorption. With less to no CO2 in the tank no matter how much fertilizers are there opants won't consume that and end up in more algae blooms

    • @kylejenkins9389
      @kylejenkins9389 Рік тому +1

      Co2 is already in the tank if you have fish, just not a lot of it. that’s why we add it, but no it’s not necessary unless you have a plant that absolutely requires it I guess

  • @charlottedelaet5430
    @charlottedelaet5430 3 роки тому +5

    Would it be possible to use moss (like stringy moss or javamos) as a carpeting plant with a dry start? Or can’t moss attach itself on the substrate?

    • @spoonmcdoggo8400
      @spoonmcdoggo8400 2 роки тому +11

      I like how the creator likes your comment but doesn’t answer the question
      To answer you, I think it’s possible with frequent maintenance but it won’t anchor and then carpet how you’re thinking, you’ll have to spread it out whenever it grows until it covers the tank then it would require frequent trimming

    • @jxa795
      @jxa795 2 роки тому +2

      I've done it with emersed grown Christmas Moss. Add a thin layer of aquasoil and plop the emersed moss mat over it. Patiently wait for the moss to transition into it's submerged form and you'll have a full carpet.

  • @stephane8200
    @stephane8200 3 роки тому +4

    Practical question: where did you get the rack that holds your aquariums? Just been Googling for a few and haven’t been able to find one sturdy enough to support 50-60kg aquariums.

    • @MJAquascaping
      @MJAquascaping  3 роки тому +1

      www.leenbakker.nl/kasten/wandkasten/wandmeubel-kyan-zwart-naturel-180x120x40-cm

    • @stephane8200
      @stephane8200 3 роки тому +1

      @@MJAquascaping dankjewel! Ik was al uitgekomen bij Leen Bakkerr, Kwantum en Vida XL maar ik had deze nog niet gevonden.

  • @rimvydasbaciauskas8137
    @rimvydasbaciauskas8137 10 місяців тому

    I always loock you video it's ooosum!! But maybe you could make a video of how you create an aquarium with plants that don't require a lot of light. such as moss, anubis, bucephalandra and the like. I want to make such an aquarium with co2, but I'm afraid that I won't get rid of the algae after that

  • @bungnekad216
    @bungnekad216 4 роки тому +3

    Echinodorus Tenellus mini is a great choice too without any Co2 injection

  • @The_Mythical_Potato
    @The_Mythical_Potato 3 роки тому +7

    Wait only 1 dislike in 3 months
    That's an award right there

  • @Isaplamboeck12
    @Isaplamboeck12 3 роки тому +2

    I learn a lot, by seeing your video. I have a 350 l tank, with Angel fish. I dont Use co2, but fertimitizer every Day, and easy carbon. I have a small problem with staghorn. What what can i do. I also have low flow because Angel fisk dont like to wild flow.

    • @MJAquascaping
      @MJAquascaping  3 роки тому +1

      I would try to spot dose the staghorn with easy carbon

    • @Isaplamboeck12
      @Isaplamboeck12 2 роки тому

      Hello. I try spot dosing, the staghorn, now it is tuning red, so thanks for the advise. Have a Nice Day

  • @silmarfernandez5247
    @silmarfernandez5247 3 роки тому +1

    dwarf sagitaria is good too

  • @wlee2689
    @wlee2689 4 місяці тому

    Are air pump same as co2?

  • @BigShrimpin416
    @BigShrimpin416 2 роки тому +9

    See I always heard Monte Carlo needed CO2 and high light or it wouldn’t do well, that’s why I never bought it but since you were able to grow it without CO2 I’m gonna try it!

  • @deemanthreddy7461
    @deemanthreddy7461 4 роки тому +2

    can we do lilaeopsis brasiliensis without co2 ??

  • @Boss-zo4lw
    @Boss-zo4lw Рік тому +1

    Silly question but.... carpet plants and Corys? is that a no?

  • @WorldAquariumSingapore
    @WorldAquariumSingapore 3 роки тому +2

    Nice carpeting anyone else had tried it without co2?

  • @gaajendrenvivegananthan6364
    @gaajendrenvivegananthan6364 2 роки тому

    I think it will better if u make video most beautiful plant that grow without co2. Thank you.

  • @erikm8372
    @erikm8372 2 роки тому +2

    I got a crypt parva carpet, rather quickly (less than 6mos.), bc of.....
    Dirted tank !!
    No lights!
    Ni heater!
    ...disclaimer; I live in San Diego. Maybe it's safer here to be "on the edge" with aquariums at room temp. Lol. Never had issues, and I usually do heat my tanks to 80degrees F. This one in wanted solely dirt to do all the work. And it works overtime, every time i set a dirted tank up. It's like I blow my own expectations waaaay outta the park each time. ❤️🐟🐠🌱
    The parva, the dwarf hairgrass (eleocharis), & the crypts (lutea & wendtii) are fine in a tank smaller than 20g; but why did i ever put an Amszon sword & an onion plant (crinum thaianum) in a 10g?! I know better than that. 🤷‍♂️😂😂
    That onion crinum ended up like eight feet long!! The sword was a petco tube-in-gel cutting, snail-free; from 4" to 12" in six months. Crypt parva carpeting bin six months or less- Dirt I'm telling ya! Cover it with sand/gravel, do water changes 50% every week, you're in business 👍

  • @OnIoN4UrTrUbLeS
    @OnIoN4UrTrUbLeS 2 роки тому

    How many inches of substrate should i use fluval stratum

  • @marjorieimpas8229
    @marjorieimpas8229 3 роки тому +1

    can i carpet, marsilea hirsuta in low light?

  • @waterlover
    @waterlover Рік тому

    How crazy the time changes people’s actions when they get comfortable in front of the camera

  • @bhaveshsoni2497
    @bhaveshsoni2497 2 роки тому

    Which light best grow carpet plants??

  • @Isaplamboeck12
    @Isaplamboeck12 3 роки тому

    Hello and hi from Denmark.

  • @angelofdeath3208
    @angelofdeath3208 2 роки тому

    I think it also depends on the place where u live bcuz in cold temperatures the gases(cow) dissolves easily and in warm temperatures it is difficult.

  • @yamirpoke2616
    @yamirpoke2616 Рік тому +1

    “Helenite Tunnel” I Can not find it with that name in any store or websites. Please I need the real name

  • @sigitkhoerulrhomadhin5096
    @sigitkhoerulrhomadhin5096 3 роки тому

    Thank's for sub 👍

  • @dhaneshgr4997
    @dhaneshgr4997 4 роки тому +3

    bro if you use subtitles for names of the plants , it would be better

  • @jasperspeek7064
    @jasperspeek7064 4 роки тому

    Wil je de namen nog even posten?

    • @MJAquascaping
      @MJAquascaping  4 роки тому

      heb de namen zojuist in de beschrijving toegevoegd!

  • @blackmamba2081
    @blackmamba2081 4 роки тому

    Let keep likes at 69

  • @philipdecosta310
    @philipdecosta310 7 місяців тому +1

    Praise the lord ✝️ I'm from India 🇮🇳

  • @mattmunds5973
    @mattmunds5973 2 роки тому

    I thought I was subbed

  • @cutefish7317
    @cutefish7317 Рік тому

    *Disadvantages of having aquarium plants*
    Live aquarium plants need good lighting
    Live aquarium plants need CO2 injections to thrive
    Live aquarium plants need added fertilizer
    Live aquarium plants need aquarium plant soil
    Live aquarium plants make it harder to clean the tank.
    Live aquarium plants are hard to keep alive.
    Live aquarium plants can carry parasites and pest snails
    Live aquarium plants require more care
    Live aquarium plants are more expensive
    Live aquarium plants take up oxygen at night.
    Live aquarium plants require trimmings
    Live aquarium plants may die
    Live aquarium plants may get eaten
    Live aquarium plants will be infested with algae is a matter of time.
    Live aquarium plants cannot be kept with large fish.
    Each live aquarium plant needs a particular water conditions such as pH, water hardness, and water temperature to thrive.
    Dead aquarium plants, old decaying aquarium plant leaves need to be removed immediately, as it will quickly rot in the warm, bacteria-laden water.
    *Advantages of having aquarium plants*
    Aquarium plants purify the water just like land plants purify the air.
    Aquarium plants produce oxygen during the day
    Aquarium plants add beauty to the tank.
    Aquarium plants provide hiding places for fish and shrimp.

  • @blackdrago5361
    @blackdrago5361 8 місяців тому

    Montecarloooooooo I will try 🫶🫶🫶 thanks you so much ❤❤❤

  • @greenskull9455
    @greenskull9455 6 місяців тому

    You forgot to add the fact that they all need cooler Water between 22-26 ℃