🌱☘️ DIY Aquarium Soil Making Tutorial | How to Make Aquarium Soil at Home 🌿🐠
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- This video is about how to make aquarium soil at home or DIY aquarium soil making. It's a great substitute for aqua soil, and your plants will love it! It's 100% organic, so it's perfect for a planted aquarium.
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Your channel is so underrated and you have very much knowledge in the field too. Definitely your videos deserve more views.
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I'm a poor middle schooler and this was really helpful because it's cheap, affective, and easy to do. Thank you for the good content.
You’re welcome ☺️
same i dont get much paycheck lol
Same
I have seen many channels related to aquarium but after so many years you made the precise videos with correct information and guide. Please make diy on CO2 other than bottle yeast method. Thank you.
Thank you for this nice comment. I will make DIY CO2 video very soon.
Thank you bro 🤗 but only one question 😅I'm using goat dung crushed and cap with sand my plants roots and stems are becoming melting then black plz tell how-to change dung into aquarium 🤗
You can use organic compost, I have already made a video on it. What you are using should not be used raw in the aquarium. This will significantly increase the level of ammonia in the tank and the plants will melt and die due to this. You can also follow this video and use a mixture of topsoil and organic compost in your tank.
That's helpful, please provide a video for organic soil that you have added
DIY Organic Compost for DIY Aquarium Soil | How to Make Compost at Home
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I just found your channel and it's amazing. I just love the DIY stuff. It's so much more fun than to buy everything.
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This was an excellent video. It gave all the information necessary with the precise procedure and perfect explanation at every step. And it was only a 4min video. Earned a subscriber. Thank you!
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Thank goodness! Video title is in English, as is narration is in English too! Great! It is always a bummer when I click a video with an English title but then? Narration is done in another language... lol!
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I was looking for a natural DIY aquarium substrate and very very happy to come across this beautiful post by you. Should help many enthusiastic aquarium hobbyists. Thank you for sharing
Glad I could help!
I thoroughly enjoyed your video. It was short, concise, and full of useful information. I am an old guy and must find cheaper ways to do my aquarium hobby. Thank you for this information.
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Super information. Thank you for sharing. I have seen a lot of talkers with lots of videos but very few with such good and clear information. Thank you very much again. 👍🏼
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Oh my god really was confused and finding the way for my aquarium to planted plants, you always give the affordable tips , thank you brother
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Your videos are very useful and informative for aquarium hobbyist. I have watched all of them and many of them I have successfully applied. By the way your smile is very quite.
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Very beneficial & easy method. Thank you for sharing.
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Very nice,amio aage jokhon planted aquarium baniyechilam amio garden soil use kortam
Garden soil e gach khub bhalo grow kore, ami shob shomoy garden soil e use kori amar shob planted aquarium e.
This is a brilliant video! I'm trying to upcycle a 6 foot tank and this will save me an absolute fortune!
Glad it helped!
amazing idea. i have a queation . as you wash garden soil should red soil and compost manure also be washed?
Amazing. At first I though this was fool for using garden soil. But in the end it was perfect.
Thanks for watching the video till the end 😄
your channel needs more attention....some of the best advice without the time wasting or product endorsings......def subscribing and gonna go watch your other tutorials......
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I'm watching your channel since the beginning. Very professionally made videos.
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Very informative vedio. We can use garden soil in aquarium. Waiting for ur next video. Thanks.
Thank you
Big help thankyou❤. Very well explained. I make my own aquarium soils but I still have alot to learn. Part of my problem is I use a potting mix as the compost element shown here. It is not so fine and is basically decomposed wood mulch which is not really possible to filter as you would lose half of it. I think I need to learn how to compost this fine material. Looks great.
So nice of you
Rich in information.. Very well video... Plz help us with some diy aquarium light.. Which is easy available in every locality but not led bulb or tube light... Plzz
Thank you 😊 I will make it.
thank you for being different from your piers and not hurting animals for views. your content is great i made a co2 generator for my cycling shrimp tank
Thanks 😊
Brother your video is so informative for us poor people who cannot buy substrate but still want a good looking aquarium. Thankyou so much for this also kindly tell us about how to grow grass in aquarium.
You can grow grass in this soil very easily, all types of grasses need nutrient-rich substrate to grow properly and this soil is full of essential nutrients required for plants. These plants need moderate lighting and if you provide extra CO2, it will grow faster and healthier. Thank you.
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Thank you mate.
You're welcome!
Yes bro I watched this and Ur organic compost video 🤗thank you for the information 😘I will defenetly do Ur method and update to you 😎thank you 😋 keep posting videos serve the people 🥰
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wow the type of aquarium where u don't need to worry about water change because everything is naturally balanced
100% Best tutorial for anyone interested in growing underwater plants, do any of your tanks use a plenum or filter under the substrate?
No, I don’t use any kind of filter under the substrate. Thanks.
Thank you
Welcome!
As an amateur gardener, I say that your end-product is some NICE looking soil! Unfortunately, not everyone has that type in their garden. Our lawn is extremely clay-ee, but the raised beds are very dark and dense. I wonder if coir-blocks can be used? The stuff that you add water to and gets fluffy, then used for seedlings, etc.
Yes, you can use coir dust as needed to make the soil loose and airy. Thanks.
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I will try this month.. thank you
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Dost, you are doing really good work. Appreciate🙏 Could u pls suggest, where can I get good quality of live plants in low rates? Thanks👍
Thank you for this comment. You can check this website - aquabynature-shop.com/
Amazing video!! Thank you!
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Thank you for sharing this useful information, I will try this too but Im not sure how it will go since dirt around me is a bit different
I think it will also be good and work well, thanks.
@@madebykm I will tell you if it works :)
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I watched your all videos.Really helpful..Is it possible if we can make aquarium sterilizer.please make this video in hindi...God bless you..
Thank you. I will look into this.
Very nice and informative
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Subscribed! Great info and to the point
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Well made and informative Kaushik.
I have bought 2ft aquarium and want to try this method. Can you tell me is it necessary to dry or bake the Compost to get rid of any insect and worm/eggs?
No need to do that, thank you.
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This is another method of preparing soil. Both the methods will work.
Nice video 👌🏻
Thank you
Thanks Dadabhai
Bhaiya please make a video on how you made home made organic soil 🥺 please & thank you thank you so much , for the information ❤️✨
Yes, I will make soon 👍
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Where I live is dificult to find Aquasoil. This will help me in my project to create a Planted aquirium. Can you talk about plant to be use that can be find in your home or garden?
You can grow any aquatic plant in this soil. Amazon Sword, Nymphaea Lotus, Vallisneria, Water Wisteria, Water Sprite, Hornwort, Cryptocoryne etc. are readily available aquatic plants that you can use in your aquarium. Thank you.
thank u so much.
Happy to help :-)
I like your accent also the video is helpful !
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amazing diy
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Nice and helpful video Brother, thank you.
I hv a question..
Can i use vermicompost or pure organic compost, in the place of soil?
Thank you, you can mix either vermicompost or pure organic compost (without neem) with the soil. But you can’t use only compost in aquarium in place of soil, as it is a fertilizer. Thus, compost should be mixed with the soil in very small quantities.
@@madebykm okay. Thank you 😊❣️
I got organic vermi compost which is mostly made with neem leaves ... Will that be good enough?
Do not use any compost with neem. Neem is not safe for aquarium fish, shrimp and snails. I gave the product link in the video description, you can use it.
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Nice informative video bhai. Some videos I saw that power sand was used in lower layer and then they used aqua sand ! Is that helpful for tall and high root plant?
Thank you. Yes, all aquatic plants will grow well in this soil. No need to use power sand or anything below it.
wow man that was awsome
Thanks
Thankyou...👍
Welcome 😊
Really awesome, but could you share how did you use vag nutrients?
Thank you, are you taking about organic compost?
I don't have enough money to fully carpet my aquarium. But yesterday I bought a small packet, i.e, half kilogram with my savings and just carpeted a very small portion of my aquarium 😭. All the other things, including the light is homemade. My biggest dream is to have a well carpeted and a very beautiful aquarium
Yes, if you provide your plants proper / balanced lighting and nutrients, you will definitely build a beautiful aquarium, even if you don’t use costly lighting, substrates etc. You can watch my Low Tech set up video for more information.
nice sir
Thanks and welcome
Thank You Bro ❤️👍🙏
Welcome
@@madebykm Can we use organic potting mix (from Amazon) as bottom layer and top it with small marble chips(black). If so, is it as efficient as the soil in ur video. Please advise
Yes, you can also use organic potting mix.
Bro, cant wait for ur videos. How to contact u personnally?
I have a Facebook page where you can message me.
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Hi Koushik, Thanks for sharing this information👍. I have a question, is this soil safe for fishes and shrimps? Please let me know.
Yes, this soil is absolutely safe for all aquarium fish, snails and shrimps.
@@madebykm thank you 😊
Waiting for this video 👍👍👍
Hope you like it!
Thank you so much! I have wanted to do a planted tank for some time but don’t have a lot of money to buy fancy soil. I can’t wait to try this in my 10g
Glad I could help!
I am following your process. This video is very informative. Is there any suitable way to contact with you koushik da?
Thank you. You can ask me here, I will definitely answer.
Ok I bought vermicompost from local shop they says that there are no neem added. Can i use it with the soil?
2. Is there any chances to grow worms?
Yes, you can use it as shown in the video. I also use vermicompost, but I have never seen worms grow in it.
New sub here you are indeed informative 👌👌👌
Thanks and welcome
Thx
Question :- can I use red soil as the main soil, I don't have normal/topsoil here in my region. And will the soil leech out and make water cloudy after some time ? Is it fish safe
Hi, I am mostly sure that red soil is ok as well, I havent used it in my aquariums as the main soil but it shouldnt affect the water quality. It has more iron in it so maybe test the water hardness and acidity after a few weeks. If you put enough sand on top it shouldnt make the water cloudy, just make sure not to disturb it when cleaning
Good information bro. I wanted to start a small 1ft plantes tank and now I think I can do this. Only don't know how to get red soil. Any alternatives? Also can I use the organic compost from Nursary?
Thank you. You can get red soil and organic compost online at amazon. Also you can use organic compost from nursery but it should be 100% organic and free from neem and any other chemicals / pesticides.
Is it not necessary to wash red soil & compost before mixing with the black washed & dried soil…pls respond…your DIY method is one of the Best economical method & will be a boost for the plants & the bacteria..
It is not necessary to wash red soil and compost as they are free of hazardous chemicals.
Hello Kaushik, after 3 months of DIY soil usage in my planted tank..often the water becomes cloudy despite cycling 30% of water every week..the plants have grown well including cryptos java Fern & Anubias but frequent cloudy ness is the issue ., what’s the solution..pls respond
If the soil isn't properly covered with sand or gravel, when a fish digs into or disturbs the soil, or when the aquarium filter creates a strong water circulation, the water will become cloudy or muddy. Thus, make sure all of the soil in the tank is thoroughly covered with gravel or sand, and check to see if any of the fish, shrimp, or snails are burrowing or disturbing the soil.
@@madebykm thanks for the reply.. yes DIY soil is covered with a 1/2 inch of black local plant soil/palates ..I hv 5 corydoras ..
These cory catfish are the culprits, I guess 😄 You can add more clay pellets and make the layer an inch thick and see if that solves the problem.
can i plant grass after i put gravel ? or i do it before putting the gravel
Gravel is not suitable for hairgrass; instead, use a thin layer of sand on top of the soil, then plant the grass.
Can I use Ganga soil, compost and sand in the aquarium for healthy plant growth?????
Pls reply 🙌
Yes
Can I use Osmocot instead of kitchen compost? Because making kitchen compost is more time consuming and not easy for me. Thanks
Yes, you can
HOw difficult is it to replant or maintain soil substratess? I am always afraid that I will cause a mess if the cap is distrubed.
Thank you so much for the video, I do have a question do we have to cover the soil with sand and gravel or is it fine on its own?
It is better to cover the soil with sand or gravel, because if the soil is disturbed, the water will become muddy.
@@madebykm Oh I see, still thank you so much for the video.
You’re welcome 🙏
Which is better for planted tank gravel or sand
Can i make it like only soil and root tabs
Will it work ?
( Cause making compost is hard for me and red soil is not available in our area )
Using red soil is not mandatory and you can also use vermicompost.
@@madebykm soil and compost which is available in nursery.... Using that would be ok?
Yes, but make sure it is free from any chemical fertilizers, pesticides and neem.
Thanks dada
welcome :-)
Dada emersed plant grow korar khetre substrate and emersed plant fertilizer niye ekta video korun please.. Khub upokar hoy..... 🙏
Okay
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Sir do i need to change water in this accuriam?
A weekly 50% water change is good
Is it need to change the water and using the aquarium filter pump?
Yes
Hello thanks for the video ! I have a question .. here in north america our soil is dark brown/ black and if the same process will work? thank you in advance
Yes, the same process will work, no problem.
@@madebykm Thank you sir !
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Sir how to make all type of soil at home for school project pls reply 🙂
Hello sir.. when we are done with setup can we add fishes to it immediately ( i heard there is lot of ammonia release in a newly setup like this) appreciate your help
No, add fish/shrimp/snails after 3 weeks, when the tank is cycled.
Bro i have an existing fish tank and would be revamp this tank with your technique. I shall be using plants, aged water and sponge filter which is already there ( technically my tank is cycled right ) . Do i still need to wait 3 weeks before adding fishes
And yes mine is fish only tank. Also could you help me on how to take care of guppy fishes when on vacation??
Useful ❤️💪
Thank you
I’m hoping to set up a comunity tank of 6 foot x 2 foot x 2 foot tank
This is my dream tank and I’m looking for loads of stocking ideas.
I was thinking to go for small comunity fish but haven’t got a clue about stocking levels
can anyone guide me with which fish to mix with and quantity as i was wishing for more variants in single tank
Dada kon type er mati use kora best hbe? I mean Etel mati, Doas mati, bele mati ?? Please do reply. I'm eagerly waiting to do a planted tank set up in low budget. And u r doing a great work. Thank you. And if u tell me some secret tips while preparing the soil for tank, it will be good for me. Thank you
Thank you. Apni Doas mati use korte paren, etai best. Etel mati use korle, tar sathe 30% coarse sand mix korle bhalo. Ar bakita jebhabe video te dekhiyechi, sheta follow korlei hobe. You will definitely get very good results.
@@madebykm Thankyou so much 😇