Saving this to my "Aquarium College" playlist. Been keeping a planted tank for over 15 years and I'm still learning so much. You're like the Bob Ross of Aquascaping.
Perfectly balanced video length for me, 20 minutes is enough time for me to complete a water change. Your editing was also on point. Out of curiosity what is your favorite crypt?
@@LoganRandoAquascaping Big time, I find a good video and meditate my way into maintenance. Must say, Green Aqua and the like are great but your energy is really great, and I enjoy the way you edit / do things, it's peaceful. Good on you, mate!
I wouldn't plant anything in a newly cycling aquarium. During my most recent dark start, I was propagating tissue culture HC on the side in a bin. That allowed the HC to grow strong roots. The roots from the tissue culture rotted away and I was able to remove that from the plant as new roots grew in. I found HC did better in the dry start than MC.
Wow! I'm so happy with my first carpet (Eleocharis) that I'm terrified to trim it! It had a minth of dry start and then 2 months in the tank and is nice and long, but you've inspired me to give it a trim later! That will mean removing a tonne of duckweed first though... My favourite carpeting plant is a Glosso but I don't think I have any. I'm going to try that next.
Hi brilliant video just found your channel..ive just grown my first monte carlo carpet. my waters very soft living in scotland seems to rapidly spread..can i ask you what's the light screen your using amazing effect and what fish they are thanks.. keep up the video's great content and quality for beginner's
I’m not sure if you check your comments but if so, PLEASE let me know how you integrated Alexa to your filters, etc. I’d LOVE to be able to turn things off with a voice command.
With proper technique, three cups of Glossostigma elatinoides are sufficient for a 60cm tank. Planting in small clusters may cause vertical growth instead of horizontal spread via runners, leading to less compact coverage and an increased risk of melting. As a result, the lower layers of the carpet near the substrate become hollow, while the upper layers grow more densely compacted.
Just a little thank you Logan for a similar feeling that I definitely had , and 4 years ago when I had my 1st few attempts failing I was thinking about what I wanted to do with my funds going forward. Since the decision was going with the plants that had been enjoying the parameters of the Mississippi River and RO water was just going to be a future investment which has been ordered as of Saturday following Juris video. I'm not going to say anything that you already know .... but I have never seen anyone that always has all the boxes checked with whatever it is . I'm positive that of all the creators you couldn't have worked for & with anyone better . A safe bet that you showed him a thing or two as well. Kinda like foreign exchange for grown-ups lol . So that was just a lot of my reminiscing but I think it's time to A ) watch the video that I have paused and then get everything ready before lights, carpet and MAINTENANCE,..... 🪣📐✂️🔍☯️ P. S. Fun fact ~ spring scissors were invented for the cosmetics industry 🎾
Thanks for all your thoughts! I always appreciate your thoughtful comments. I hope you had a great maintenance session. I'm actually in the process of upgrading my space to RO as well. I plan on making a full guide on it this weekend
Can't get my Monte Carlo growing, its been nearly 4 months and it doesnt grow. I have had monte carlo as well for like 6 months and it didnt grow so i tried again with ada amazonia ver2 aquasoil and tropica substrate. I have co2 (1.5bps) and my light is a twinstar 45c iii.
Are you using a drop checker to make sure CO2 levels are prime by the time lights are on? Additionally examine your water conditions. What's GH & KH. How about ferts?
Monte carlo is hard without co2 n growth is very slow w/o it. For all those who want a carpet without co2 n fast growing easy cheap set up try Pearl weed. Very easy to grow n grows fast. Just so u know it grows really fast so alot of trimming
Saving this to my "Aquarium College" playlist. Been keeping a planted tank for over 15 years and I'm still learning so much. You're like the Bob Ross of Aquascaping.
So glad to hear that! Glad you found it informative
thank you so much for the entire trimming vid i am gonna try on my 5 gallon tank that i setup a few days ago see if my monte carlo will thrive
Your content has become so professional and informative. Please keep it up, mate. Cheers!
Glad you think so!
I appreciate the longer format, Logan. Very helpful tips. Thanks!
I'm glad to hear that!
Just found your channel. You have excellent quality videos with tons of info! Subbed instantly.
Dude, just found your channel - honestly one of the best I've seen in aquascaping for a solo creator. Super informative and concise! Well done!
I appreciate you saying that! It means a lot.
this guys has alexa conected to his systems and i am over here going crazy with water spraying everwhere hahaha props to you looks good
hahaha I've been there. 8 years into the hobby I've gotten more streamlined
Great video, thanks.
High quality content! Thanks!
Perfectly balanced video length for me, 20 minutes is enough time for me to complete a water change. Your editing was also on point. Out of curiosity what is your favorite crypt?
Glad to hear you enjoyed the run time! I really like Crypt Green Gecko. I find the color beautiful
#1 Aquascaper 🎉 amazing content! Please keep the videos coming 🎉
Every other week, you can count on a new vid
Watched this whilst trimming my carpet, really enjoyed the video, pace of it, tips, etc.
I love that! I like trimming with YT on in the background as well
@@LoganRandoAquascaping Big time, I find a good video and meditate my way into maintenance. Must say, Green Aqua and the like are great but your energy is really great, and I enjoy the way you edit / do things, it's peaceful. Good on you, mate!
Very professional video
Thanks!
Love your videos man! when you said "alexa, turn my filter off" it activated my alexa hjahaha
Sorry about the alexa trigger haha I had to lower my volume when I was editing during that part
HC Cuba also isn't recommended for new tanks since they can melt from ammonia spikes which is expected from fresh aquasoil
I wouldn't plant anything in a newly cycling aquarium.
During my most recent dark start, I was propagating tissue culture HC on the side in a bin. That allowed the HC to grow strong roots. The roots from the tissue culture rotted away and I was able to remove that from the plant as new roots grew in.
I found HC did better in the dry start than MC.
Dark start and dry start can help with this
Wow! I'm so happy with my first carpet (Eleocharis) that I'm terrified to trim it! It had a minth of dry start and then 2 months in the tank and is nice and long, but you've inspired me to give it a trim later! That will mean removing a tonne of duckweed first though...
My favourite carpeting plant is a Glosso but I don't think I have any. I'm going to try that next.
Don't worry, after you trim it'll come back even more lush!
@@LoganRandoAquascaping if it doesn't, I'm coming after you! 🤣
Hi brilliant video just found your channel..ive just grown my first monte carlo carpet. my waters very soft living in scotland seems to rapidly spread..can i ask you what's the light screen your using amazing effect and what fish they are thanks.. keep up the video's great content and quality for beginner's
Not sure on the light, but the fish in the aquarium seem to be ember tetras, lovely little creatures
Thanks 😊
This is the light screen: amzn.to/3PDpe6W
Can I ask what your fertilizing regime is?
DIY macros & micros that I dose daily alternatively. Check out my vid on ferts if you want more detail
I’m not sure if you check your comments but if so, PLEASE let me know how you integrated Alexa to your filters, etc. I’d LOVE to be able to turn things off with a voice command.
With proper technique, three cups of Glossostigma elatinoides are sufficient for a 60cm tank. Planting in small clusters may cause vertical growth instead of horizontal spread via runners, leading to less compact coverage and an increased risk of melting. As a result, the lower layers of the carpet near the substrate become hollow, while the upper layers grow more densely compacted.
Very interesting take
Just a little thank you Logan for a similar feeling that I definitely had , and 4 years ago when I had my 1st few attempts failing I was thinking about what I wanted to do with my funds going forward. Since the decision was going with the plants that had been enjoying the parameters of the Mississippi River and RO water was just going to be a future investment which has been ordered as of Saturday following Juris video. I'm not going to say anything that you already know .... but I have never seen anyone that always has all the boxes checked with whatever it is . I'm positive that of all the creators you couldn't have worked for & with anyone better . A safe bet that you showed him a thing or two as well. Kinda like foreign exchange for grown-ups lol .
So that was just a lot of my reminiscing but I think it's time to A ) watch the video that I have paused and then get everything ready before lights, carpet and MAINTENANCE,..... 🪣📐✂️🔍☯️ P. S. Fun fact ~ spring scissors were invented for the cosmetics industry 🎾
Thanks for all your thoughts! I always appreciate your thoughtful comments. I hope you had a great maintenance session. I'm actually in the process of upgrading my space to RO as well. I plan on making a full guide on it this weekend
Hi
How do you make the background blue. ? Thanks
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Can't get my Monte Carlo growing, its been nearly 4 months and it doesnt grow. I have had monte carlo as well for like 6 months and it didnt grow so i tried again with ada amazonia ver2 aquasoil and tropica substrate. I have co2 (1.5bps) and my light is a twinstar 45c iii.
Are you using a drop checker to make sure CO2 levels are prime by the time lights are on? Additionally examine your water conditions. What's GH & KH. How about ferts?
Monte carlo is hard without co2 n growth is very slow w/o it. For all those who want a carpet without co2 n fast growing easy cheap set up try Pearl weed. Very easy to grow n grows fast. Just so u know it grows really fast so alot of trimming
Is this the American version of MJ Aquatics
What a compliment!