This is the best information aquatics planted channel out there. In fact, I just recently purchased CO2 so that I can have a better healthier tank. Thanks to you. I will keep watching.!!!💦🐟👍
@ yeah I watched a lot of fish tube and it seems like they were all made during Covid. Well I aqua scape and it’s not Covid so I’d like to see things now. Thank you.
There's probably a couple of comments I haven't responded to, as it can get a bit overwhelming at times. But, it's something I try to catch up on every now and then
A simple filter can usually generate enough flow to allow mixing of CO2 and nutrients in the water column. Too much flow and surface agitation will just lead to co2 diffusing out of the water. The reason some of the plants were stunted could also be less nutrients in the substrate or poor lighting in certain areas.
There are definitely pros and cons to it all (I made a video about surface agitation and the pros and cons of it ad well 😀) In my case, I already adjusted the big three (lights, CO2, nutrients). I switched from a lean dose to full-blown EI dosing and root tabs, added more light (which ended up being a bad thing), and increased CO2. Yet, there was still some stunting. After figuring out that it was a flow issue, things have gotten better! In the grand scheme of things, it's all about balance. Mostly balance with the big three, but there are a few small details that people can overlook, such as flow
Neutrients is the hardest problem to solve in the entire hobby so i mix them myself. You can never have too many plants but access to neutrients is never going to be entierly equal.
To add to this, different plant species all have different nutrient uptake rates. Some plants can uptake a ton of nutrients and leave close to nothing for others.
Hi, thank you very much for what you explained in the video. The video and the way you explained it was great, I wonder if you could tell me the name of the computer program that you did the "aquarium plant simulation" in the video?
To combat poor circulation, what if one were to make their plant tank an undergravel tank? You could put a layer of window screen over the undergravel piece so plant substrate doesn't jam it up. Worse case scenario you could add a thin layer of gravel on it, then a layer of substrate on the gravel, then another layer of sand or gravel on that. That way the roots will always get circulation and you could do your water changes through the uplift tube, then reverse the siphon to add water back under the gravel and unclog the mesh. I had done this a long time ago but since I had used gravel-only my plant choices were highly limited. I wound up going with some weedy rotala.
Depends on the substrate of choice, I think. Aquasoil allows a decent amount of oxygen to get trapped or form in between each other. However, with something really fine like sand, might benefit from something like this. Although, there are tons of examples that say the opposite in that using a large amount of sand may be beneficial. With the video, the circulation issue is above the substrate and not below or under it. Although, I will say that it's an interesting idea for a different application compared to this.
Hey what do you use to generate all that text with? That's way too much work to do manually. I am just a basic Hitfilm guy but I'm thinking of buying some hitfilm plug-ins for my business' videos.
Every text thing is done manually! I use DaVinci Resolve, so I can't say much when it comes to Hitfilm. I have presets that I saved when it comes to text animation. Resolve does have auto subtitle, but you can't animate them (unless a new update for that came out).
I agree, but it depends on a few variables. One of them being the types of plants in the tank. A tank full of anubias isn't gonna do much compared to a tank full of Hygrophila Polysperma. Growth speed definitely plays a part on nutrient uptake. Either way, all it really comes down to is balance.
This is the best information aquatics planted channel out there. In fact, I just recently purchased CO2 so that I can have a better healthier tank. Thanks to you. I will keep watching.!!!💦🐟👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ yeah I watched a lot of fish tube and it seems like they were all made during Covid. Well I aqua scape and it’s not Covid so I’d like to see things now. Thank you.
Also your the only person I ever see answer people !! So cool 😎 give yourself mad props for that !! ❤️🐟👍
There's probably a couple of comments I haven't responded to, as it can get a bit overwhelming at times. But, it's something I try to catch up on every now and then
Your content and editing are amazing. You rarely see useful and interesting content like this
I really appreciate that! I felt like this kind of editing style is lacking in this niche, however, I do understand that not everyone likes this style
More really good info!
I completely agree with the points about plant placement and flow I learnt that the hard way early on.
I'm currently in the process of learning the hard way 😂
A simple filter can usually generate enough flow to allow mixing of CO2 and nutrients in the water column. Too much flow and surface agitation will just lead to co2 diffusing out of the water. The reason some of the plants were stunted could also be less nutrients in the substrate or poor lighting in certain areas.
There are definitely pros and cons to it all (I made a video about surface agitation and the pros and cons of it ad well 😀) In my case, I already adjusted the big three (lights, CO2, nutrients). I switched from a lean dose to full-blown EI dosing and root tabs, added more light (which ended up being a bad thing), and increased CO2. Yet, there was still some stunting. After figuring out that it was a flow issue, things have gotten better!
In the grand scheme of things, it's all about balance. Mostly balance with the big three, but there are a few small details that people can overlook, such as flow
Great information.. this actually answers some questions I had
All the best my friend
Glad it helped!
Cheers from my fish room channel in Chicago! I really appreciate this video as I am most definitely a "heavy planter" perhaps to a fault :)
To be honest, some of your tanks and plants look way better than mine! They all look healthy and thriving!
@@TropiscapeAquatics Appreciate the compliment!
Your videos are always instructive, greetings from Italy 🇮🇹.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I loved the DKC2 music at the end.
Informative and entertaining! Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Neutrients is the hardest problem to solve in the entire hobby so i mix them myself. You can never have too many plants but access to neutrients is never going to be entierly equal.
To add to this, different plant species all have different nutrient uptake rates. Some plants can uptake a ton of nutrients and leave close to nothing for others.
Great video!
Hi, thank you very much for what you explained in the video. The video and the way you explained it was great, I wonder if you could tell me the name of the computer program that you did the "aquarium plant simulation" in the video?
The program is called 'Aquarium Designer'. You can get it through Steam. I made a video about it as well!
ua-cam.com/video/REZi77FgcB0/v-deo.html
Thank you very much, now I have to go and watch that video :)@@TropiscapeAquatics
As the mom to a 21 year old young man, I have heard SO MANY deez nuts jokes over the years. 😁 Thanks for the laugh!
Wait until you hear about Ligma 😆
@@TropiscapeAquatics ligma what? 😂😂😂
I still laugh every time.
Updog is also a great one!
its helpful thank you
To combat poor circulation, what if one were to make their plant tank an undergravel tank? You could put a layer of window screen over the undergravel piece so plant substrate doesn't jam it up. Worse case scenario you could add a thin layer of gravel on it, then a layer of substrate on the gravel, then another layer of sand or gravel on that. That way the roots will always get circulation and you could do your water changes through the uplift tube, then reverse the siphon to add water back under the gravel and unclog the mesh. I had done this a long time ago but since I had used gravel-only my plant choices were highly limited. I wound up going with some weedy rotala.
Depends on the substrate of choice, I think. Aquasoil allows a decent amount of oxygen to get trapped or form in between each other. However, with something really fine like sand, might benefit from something like this. Although, there are tons of examples that say the opposite in that using a large amount of sand may be beneficial.
With the video, the circulation issue is above the substrate and not below or under it. Although, I will say that it's an interesting idea for a different application compared to this.
Hey what do you use to generate all that text with? That's way too much work to do manually. I am just a basic Hitfilm guy but I'm thinking of buying some hitfilm plug-ins for my business' videos.
Every text thing is done manually! I use DaVinci Resolve, so I can't say much when it comes to Hitfilm. I have presets that I saved when it comes to text animation. Resolve does have auto subtitle, but you can't animate them (unless a new update for that came out).
is that the steam aquarium game ? haha
Yup! Aquarium Designer is its name!
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Good video but more plants the better for your fish and tank.
I agree, but it depends on a few variables. One of them being the types of plants in the tank. A tank full of anubias isn't gonna do much compared to a tank full of Hygrophila Polysperma. Growth speed definitely plays a part on nutrient uptake. Either way, all it really comes down to is balance.
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