This was probably one of the most rewarding videos I’ve done in a while. It’s been hard not to show it until now, but I’m glad I waited. Funny to think it all began with a silly experiment. I'm so excited to finally share it and I hope you all enjoy it. Have a great weekend SerpaSquad!
@@erukaseven they're deciduous, so if you didn't rot the tuber it should grow back the next growing season, but that being said, their growing season is autumn to spring, usually flowering in winter, so if you bought it recently, it might be a goner
As someone who really loves dwarf lilies- DON'T bury them if you want to sprout them! If you can't see visible sprouts in the package of bulbs (a LPS here sells them in clear, humid packages specifically for that), let them sit in a separate container until sprouts are visible. Afterwards make sure the sprouts have clear and easy access to light and nutrients. Actually burying them very much slows them down, as you saw. Typically I'll see a sprout within a week, and so long as the sprout itself didn't get buried, they'll be chugging along in another week or so
Ive always been under the impression they required a dry cycle. I've grown them in the past. But after flowering they dropped all leaves. Then I'd have to take them out and let them dry. Or, the bulb would rot if I left them in. Any tips, hints, or suggestions?
@@johnbessemer3777 They don't need a dry cycle. You can leave them in the tank. While sometimes the bulb would rot, they also can produce daughter plants at this time which will start to grow bulbs of their own. They can also just revert to their small bushy completely submerged form during this time and be ready to strike for the surface later
I had “banana plants” (small lily type plant) and noticed that the fish would arrange them as they saw fit. They would get under the leaves and swim around with them. But thanks for the advice! I would like to start another tank and that will help with lilies I would love to add when I do.
The one thing i like about this content is you actually give time for nature to unfold, 200 days isnt a lot but its long enough to see what nature wants to do and see it start to progress, so many times i see videos like i made this enclosure lets see how its doing 30-90 days later and thats just not enough time to see how nature has progressed in your box
Haha, reminds me of an aquarium content creator that re-builds his tanks so often, that even keeping one for 6 months is unusual for him. So it's definitely a pleasant change of pace, to see longer term projects on this channel!
The lotuses are why I watched this, don't get me wrong. But I was blown away by that riccia! It was the coolest thing I have ever seen! I didn't even know it existed until this video, so thank you for letting it grow and letting us see what it could do!
Hey Tanner, don't know if you use ideas from the comments, but after seeing that Richia(?) floating around like a raft it got me thinking- Would it be possible to make an aquascape using floating plants such as richia that have small epithytes growing on top of them? Almost like mini floating islands?
Love these long-term videos! It is something I seriously appreciate with this channel: we aren't only shown the clean finished project but also the maintenance and dealing with unwelcome surprises and all that less-than-ideal stuff. It's just a nice reminder that imperfections don't have to deter you from doing something you enjoy.
I love all the hitchhikers! It’s amazing what can start to grow when given time and opportunity. The pieces of the Java fern and such were probably microscopic! Yet they multiplied in the tank until they were entire plants. Same as the snails. Seeing it in action is incredibly rewarding. Thanks for the video, Tanner!
I'm glad to know the lily bulbs will grow. They looked hopeless out of the bag. I have them planted in the back of my tank. It has been nearly a month. No signs of life yet. All my other plants are native to my area.
I've grown these for years!!! Edit: I've grown them to flower and their beautiful purple flowers on the surface are an amazing feeling after a lot of work
this is a fresh take on the aquarium...instead of building the tank around a specific type of fish or aquatic animals, you build around specific type of plants...
As a few others stated, dont bury the bulbs. I actually had success with some of those lily bulbs on my very first tank only because I happened to see somewhere that you should only put them in half way. And if you dont start to see anything sprouting after about 2 weeks, then turn it upside down. They can be finicky little plants to get started but are SO worth it!
Thank you for this video! It reminded me of the first time I tried to keep live plants, I got some bulbs from the pet store. I think I was 10? I tried to grow them for weeks, months and finally gave up. I kept the packaging which said they were guaranteed to grow or something so I wrote the company a letter with my receipt. Actually I was 11, because I put a snarky comment in there like “I want to be able to grow these by the time I turn 12 please” and a few weeks later I got new bulbs in the mail! They sprouted really soon after! They got too big for my 10 gallon tank but that started my interest in planted tanks over 15 years ago.
“Life finds a way!” Lol what a lovely tank full of amazing creatures and plants. It’s a work of art. Loved the Timelapse too. Just incredible. Thanks for sharing. ❤🙏🏻
I've enjoyed this video more than any other one you've posted this year. It's a heck of a lot of work to track a tank for 200+ days and stitch the footage together into a coherent story. Amazing work. Tank looks nice too!
That was very interesting, Tanner. I enjoyed seeing how you could improvise and respond to an unfolding situation with many surprises, as well as meticulously plan things out in advance. Such versatility is a great strength.
Wow I got to say your ability of making UA-cam videos has come a long way like this one the editing the cues on which the sound starts everything was just absolutely seamless. I've been a big fan of your channel for a long time You're my zen when I need to calm down I watch your videos🎉
I can't begin to express how much I enjoy the pond series. I like all the build videos too, but the pond series brings me back to my childhood watching Tales of the Riverbank!
This video is such a delight to watch. Wonderfully made, and I love the little Frankie and Lars segments!! thank you so much for sharing this experiment
One of the few things I recall about water lilies is that you can tell if the are viable if they don't float. They were a different kind but possibly could be similar in that respect. Have really enjoyed your videos...thanks!
Great work like usual! Just a friendly advice , if you use suction cups for anchoring things , it won't take much space and can be a better option/solution for builds that has some special requirements.
Ive been growing dwarf lilies for a long time and I absolutely love them! They are so fun and I feel like you can really bring a pond-inspired build to life with them.
Shrimp Lollies! I fed those to my shrimp for a while, then I discovered my isopods LOVE THEM! They're pretty expensive though, but they're good as a treat!
Thank you Tanner. We will probably be setting up a small aquarium soon and you’ve giving me some great ideas in exactly what I would like for the aquarium. Thank you again, you’re a great inspiration ! 🌺💚🙃
Great job as always - and I was really impressed with how you handled the algae. I was worried it was going to be one of those "just never could get it under control" situations but by the end of the video, the tank looks great!
Tanner, I would love to see some of the details on how much water a rimless homemade tank can hold if done with your method. Your tanks bring me so much peace and inspiration.
I think it would be reallly cool to see if you could make a tank around a specific colour, like with all red animals and red plants or some other colour. It would be interesting to see how far you could take the colour while keeping a stable and natural environment
I was having a terrible time getting fully aquatic plants to thrive in my front pond. I had this exact lily from a pet store, and threw down a thin layer of substrate and tossed it in the pond, thinking it'd probably also not make it. The lily pads are now giant and it has taken over my pond in less than a year. It can also produce vibrant pink flowers, but they only bloom at night. Very, very pretty.
I love your vodeos and have been watching them all from back when you were in your first space! This is my favorite video in a while, super awesome and thorough work! Thank you!!
I've grown 3 different types of these mini Lillie's and have had great success with each of them. 2 I put out into my water fountain pond combo, it's a small set up, but getting the morning sun they grew like weeds and Flowered!! One was an off white, the other somewhat a pale yellow. Keep trying them, put them in your pond Tanner... 😅
Have you ever considered making long videos of your animals with chill music? As long as it didn’t disturb them. I’d watch the heck out of those. Love your channel and the care you show!
Can you please make more content. I am daily looking to see if you post. Post one weekly! I would love to watch and see how updates are going with pond, tanks, animals, all. Keep showing what you are doing. This is my favorite channel but not enough content
My dwarf oulys amd tiger lilys have been some of the prettiest aquarium plants ive had. That said that riccia is amazing! Im going to have to look into that. Oh and if you trim the runners for the surface pads the plant gets bushier instead of stringier. Dpending on your tank thats nice sometimes
It would be great if you could add in the description of your videos where I can buy what you use in your projects. Or at least trade names (like you do with Latin plant names). I'm a complete novice in aquariums (and English is my first language) and I'm sure a lot of people here are in a similar situation - they often can't find what you're showing. And the experiment was simply wonderful - not to mention the patience to collect film material for it. Great 👍
You should make a video to show people how to set up a small tank at home and properly care for it over time. Maybe a series of videos to show how to do stuff and what to do when an issue arises.
This is so awesome And beautiful!!! I have a crested gecko in a bioactive enclosure and I'm amazed every night at the life I see in there. I did introduce spring tails and isopods, but I've also noticed some sort of tiny centipede like insect crawling around and seen mushrooms growing.
Good to see I'm not alone in loving bladder and ramshorn snails! So many people don't realize that as long as you don't overfeed, they'll never be a problem. Also pretty jealous that you accidentally got java moss in there and it established great but when I put Java in on purpose, it dies after a few weeks. . .
What makes the leafs separate from the bulbs? I wonder if those leaves could be propagated? I've been propagating oxalis by leaf and they are called a bulb but it's an odd little rhizome, terrestrial plant of course but I also grown them in semi hydroponics with hydroton and they thrive even with periods of dryness perhaps there's aquatic oxalis
Dwarf lilies can be grown in more shallow water. But if you want larger lily pads you might want to consider installing a large pond as the larger lilies will grow down quite deep into the water and will grow to be huge. But dwarf water lilies are perfectly happy in only a couple of feet deep of water.. liliy pads often grow from water lilies. Small frogs will sometimes soon Lily species with larger ads (leaves)
These _can_ work, but they have about a half success rate in my experience. I recommend spending a bit more on an already sprouted plant. I also recommend shopping around for a specific species, as opposed to the lottery that the unamed "tiger lotus" or "dwarf lily" that usually gets sold this way. I recently found an extra small variety on etsy that works well in short water columns, and with other things taking up surface space, as I have spires coming out of the water in my tank. The largest leaf I've ever seen from it was just 3 inches from tip to end
Ranhorns come in on plants. Most folks avoid snail infested plants, but I loved them because I had algae issues. My catfish-especially the fossil cats-loved snails as a delicacy. The snails eventually vanished.
Dwarf lilies are actually just the juvenile stage of larger Nymphaea, if you care for them as you would a tropical water lily in a koi pond they can get massive and even produce fragrant and beautiful flowers in shades of pink or white!
How does aquarium without a lid compare to the one with it? Does it just need more water heating, is evaporation a problem if aquarium is stationed in "living quarters"? Amazing, beautiful setup and props for the video, made me consider starting aquarium myself.
People talk about _Nymphaea zenkeri_ a lot, the red tiger lily, which of course I love too, but personally I really like the simple _N. stellata_ you see in those packets. They look really nice if you cut the floating pads off. Personal taste, but it looks nice and bushy that way. I’ve always grown them in dirt and they do amazingly well. Funny how those mixed bulb packs at the stores come with _Aponogeton_ and _Crinum_ species, allegedly, but those have never sprouted for me. Lol. The pink dwarf lilies always grow for me though.
Some archaeologists found lotus seed in a Chinese garden site from two thousand years ago, and it still manages to grow. So some dried up ones is shop are definitely going to
This was probably one of the most rewarding videos I’ve done in a while. It’s been hard not to show it until now, but I’m glad I waited. Funny to think it all began with a silly experiment. I'm so excited to finally share it and I hope you all enjoy it. Have a great weekend SerpaSquad!
I fucking love frogs make more vids about them
@@S1GN4LMC yes.
I wonder if I can bring my cyclamen back to life??
@@erukaseven they're deciduous, so if you didn't rot the tuber it should grow back the next growing season, but that being said, their growing season is autumn to spring, usually flowering in winter, so if you bought it recently, it might be a goner
The Danios are absolutely beautiful!!
As someone who really loves dwarf lilies- DON'T bury them if you want to sprout them! If you can't see visible sprouts in the package of bulbs (a LPS here sells them in clear, humid packages specifically for that), let them sit in a separate container until sprouts are visible. Afterwards make sure the sprouts have clear and easy access to light and nutrients. Actually burying them very much slows them down, as you saw. Typically I'll see a sprout within a week, and so long as the sprout itself didn't get buried, they'll be chugging along in another week or so
Ive always been under the impression they required a dry cycle. I've grown them in the past. But after flowering they dropped all leaves. Then I'd have to take them out and let them dry. Or, the bulb would rot if I left them in. Any tips, hints, or suggestions?
@@johnbessemer3777 They don't need a dry cycle. You can leave them in the tank. While sometimes the bulb would rot, they also can produce daughter plants at this time which will start to grow bulbs of their own. They can also just revert to their small bushy completely submerged form during this time and be ready to strike for the surface later
I agree completely with this. The bulbs/rhizomes need to be half buried. Like an Iris rhizome.
@@Kehy_ThisNameWasAlreadyTaken Are there specific conditions or care routines you recommend to keep them well
I had “banana plants” (small lily type plant) and noticed that the fish would arrange them as they saw fit. They would get under the leaves and swim around with them.
But thanks for the advice! I would like to start another tank and that will help with lilies I would love to add when I do.
The one thing i like about this content is you actually give time for nature to unfold, 200 days isnt a lot but its long enough to see what nature wants to do and see it start to progress, so many times i see videos like i made this enclosure lets see how its doing 30-90 days later and thats just not enough time to see how nature has progressed in your box
Haha, reminds me of an aquarium content creator that re-builds his tanks so often, that even keeping one for 6 months is unusual for him. So it's definitely a pleasant change of pace, to see longer term projects on this channel!
@@MrVovansimI love MD’s content too but it is nice to see Tanner’s more patient style as well. They are both talented scapers ❤
@@ananda-b3u I used to until I realized how much disregard for the animals there was. Very saddening.
Bruh my fish died I have a lot of fish but not him😭😭😳😭
The lotuses are why I watched this, don't get me wrong. But I was blown away by that riccia! It was the coolest thing I have ever seen! I didn't even know it existed until this video, so thank you for letting it grow and letting us see what it could do!
Very versatile plant too! It can be grown like moss in a humid environment like moss or in an an aquarium like this.
The editing in this one is leagues above the rest. The blend of music and title cards hit so good this time
Hey Tanner, don't know if you use ideas from the comments, but after seeing that Richia(?) floating around like a raft it got me thinking-
Would it be possible to make an aquascape using floating plants such as richia that have small epithytes growing on top of them? Almost like mini floating islands?
My answer is yes as I’ve had similar things happen. Epithytes will absolutely attach to a moss island.
@@alena.m.zombie thanks that's good to know 👍, I hope SerpaDesign will make an aquarium/riparium incorporating this.
😊😊
LRB Aquatics uses riccia for that exact purpose, can definitely get some cool scapes with it
I've done it. Pearlweed mixed in and grew terrestrially on top. Was pretty cool. Shrimp loved it.
Love these long-term videos! It is something I seriously appreciate with this channel: we aren't only shown the clean finished project but also the maintenance and dealing with unwelcome surprises and all that less-than-ideal stuff. It's just a nice reminder that imperfections don't have to deter you from doing something you enjoy.
I love all the hitchhikers! It’s amazing what can start to grow when given time and opportunity. The pieces of the Java fern and such were probably microscopic! Yet they multiplied in the tank until they were entire plants. Same as the snails. Seeing it in action is incredibly rewarding. Thanks for the video, Tanner!
Exactly! You couldn't see any of that when I added the buce and other epiphytes.
“While Lars raced Samantha” with the race music playing had me laughing out loud 😂😂😂
He was going at it!
I'm glad to know the lily bulbs will grow. They looked hopeless out of the bag. I have them planted in the back of my tank. It has been nearly a month. No signs of life yet. All my other plants are native to my area.
I've grown these for years!!!
Edit: I've grown them to flower and their beautiful purple flowers on the surface are an amazing feeling after a lot of work
You really are unbelievably talented with your vibrant and hypnotic creations
this is a fresh take on the aquarium...instead of building the tank around a specific type of fish or aquatic animals, you build around specific type of plants...
As a few others stated, dont bury the bulbs. I actually had success with some of those lily bulbs on my very first tank only because I happened to see somewhere that you should only put them in half way. And if you dont start to see anything sprouting after about 2 weeks, then turn it upside down. They can be finicky little plants to get started but are SO worth it!
Thank you for this video! It reminded me of the first time I tried to keep live plants, I got some bulbs from the pet store. I think I was 10? I tried to grow them for weeks, months and finally gave up. I kept the packaging which said they were guaranteed to grow or something so I wrote the company a letter with my receipt. Actually I was 11, because I put a snarky comment in there like “I want to be able to grow these by the time I turn 12 please” and a few weeks later I got new bulbs in the mail! They sprouted really soon after! They got too big for my 10 gallon tank but that started my interest in planted tanks over 15 years ago.
Haha how cute :)
"I didn't intentionally add" seems to be the theme of this video.
Absolutely stunning!! I truly believe your creativity knows no bounds! Keep being you, Tanner! 😊
“Life finds a way!” Lol what a lovely tank full of amazing creatures and plants. It’s a work of art. Loved the Timelapse too. Just incredible. Thanks for sharing. ❤🙏🏻
Thank you for posting on my 50th birthday! You are a blessing to my life. ❤
Happy birthday 🎉
Happy 50th Birthday 🎉 always good to celebrate with a Serpa Video ✌️
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday! 🎉🎉
Make sure you get your hands in some dirt or water today, good for the soul ❤
Happy birthday! Halfway to 100!
I've enjoyed this video more than any other one you've posted this year. It's a heck of a lot of work to track a tank for 200+ days and stitch the footage together into a coherent story. Amazing work. Tank looks nice too!
dude your videos are so relaxing i always turn to them if im having a bad day. keep up the good work!!
What a lovely result for a “bulb experiment.” I learn so much with each project - your expertise with these biological systems is remarkable!
You are a scientist in your own field 🌱 I smiled at the wonders on my screen 🌈 Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🧐
The time-lapse was very cool! Awesome job with the tank.
Glad you liked it! It was rough having the camera there for 7 months 😅
That was very interesting, Tanner. I enjoyed seeing how you could improvise and respond to an unfolding situation with many surprises, as well as meticulously plan things out in advance. Such versatility is a great strength.
- This was such a cool experiment to do. I am also *extremely happy* that you put it all into *one whole video !!* Good job my friend 😊!
Wow I got to say your ability of making UA-cam videos has come a long way like this one the editing the cues on which the sound starts everything was just absolutely seamless. I've been a big fan of your channel for a long time You're my zen when I need to calm down I watch your videos🎉
I cant wait to have a tank and be as experimental as you while treating life as such. THANK U SERPA
I can't begin to express how much I enjoy the pond series. I like all the build videos too, but the pond series brings me back to my childhood watching Tales of the Riverbank!
[5:31]Your plant-growing techniques are so easy to understand! I hope you’ll make more videos on seasonal plant care
This video is such a delight to watch. Wonderfully made, and I love the little Frankie and Lars segments!! thank you so much for sharing this experiment
The story telling along with the top tier builds is absolutely amazing.
Your dedication to these long term projects are astonishing! Thank you for sharing your passion with the rest of the world ❤
One of the few things I recall about water lilies is that you can tell if the are viable if they don't float. They were a different kind but possibly could be similar in that respect. Have really enjoyed your videos...thanks!
Great work like usual! Just a friendly advice , if you use suction cups for anchoring things , it won't take much space and can be a better option/solution for builds that has some special requirements.
Ive been growing dwarf lilies for a long time and I absolutely love them! They are so fun and I feel like you can really bring a pond-inspired build to life with them.
I agree! I've never tried from dried bulbs like this, but they've always been one of my favs.
Shrimp Lollies! I fed those to my shrimp for a while, then I discovered my isopods LOVE THEM! They're pretty expensive though, but they're good as a treat!
Interesting, I never considered feeding them to the isos. Might have to throw one in with the duckies and see what happens.
It wouldn’t be a Saturday without the soothing sounds of Serpa! What a great project!
Thank you Tanner. We will probably be setting up a small aquarium soon and you’ve giving me some great ideas in exactly what I would like for the aquarium. Thank you again, you’re a great inspiration ! 🌺💚🙃
Your wildlife photography skills are growing by the week. Great video!
Your videos are always so inspiring. This tank is beautiful!
WHEN WE NEEDED HIM MOST🔥🔥
Great job as always - and I was really impressed with how you handled the algae. I was worried it was going to be one of those "just never could get it under control" situations but by the end of the video, the tank looks great!
You are one of the most amazing artists I've had the pleasure to watch!
I always look forward to seeing your new videos each week, you've inspired me to make some of my own terrariums
This was beautiful and well done. I was so mesmerized by all the life and the changes. TFS - peace!
Tanner, I would love to see some of the details on how much water a rimless homemade tank can hold if done with your method. Your tanks bring me so much peace and inspiration.
I think it would be reallly cool to see if you could make a tank around a specific colour, like with all red animals and red plants or some other colour. It would be interesting to see how far you could take the colour while keeping a stable and natural environment
14:58
“It looks like Lars and Samantha are finally friends.”
Samantha: **begins to eat Lars**
This is my aquascaping goals in one BRILLIANT video ❤😊
Great experiment! I loved the time lapse and now I am inspired to do a tank featuring these my favorite aquatic plants!
I was having a terrible time getting fully aquatic plants to thrive in my front pond. I had this exact lily from a pet store, and threw down a thin layer of substrate and tossed it in the pond, thinking it'd probably also not make it.
The lily pads are now giant and it has taken over my pond in less than a year. It can also produce vibrant pink flowers, but they only bloom at night. Very, very pretty.
The 4:30 transition is crazyyyyy! Your cinematography is excellent!
I love your vodeos and have been watching them all from back when you were in your first space! This is my favorite video in a while, super awesome and thorough work! Thank you!!
this quite possibly one of your finest videos to date. sublime.
Fantastic content, as always. One of my favorite channels. Keep up the great work!
I've grown 3 different types of these mini Lillie's and have had great success with each of them. 2 I put out into my water fountain pond combo, it's a small set up, but getting the morning sun they grew like weeds and Flowered!! One was an off white, the other somewhat a pale yellow. Keep trying them, put them in your pond Tanner... 😅
Have you ever considered making long videos of your animals with chill music? As long as it didn’t disturb them. I’d watch the heck out of those. Love your channel and the care you show!
I really enjoyed this journey. Your aesthetics on this one match my own
7:06 who saw the hydra on the snail.😮
Lol so tiny
I think this is one of my favorite setups of yours 💕
Can you please make more content. I am daily looking to see if you post.
Post one weekly! I would love to watch and see how updates are going with pond, tanks, animals, all. Keep showing what you are doing. This is my favorite channel but not enough content
Looks like this took a lot of coordination to create this video, but I must say.. well done! Very entertaining to watch, I love the narrative.
more banger content. i love your ability to hold on for the long haul to get a great story and great video.
I love how you go all out on your projects 😊
Your voice is so calm I could go to sleep 😊
You are really getting better and better with the video stories.
My dwarf oulys amd tiger lilys have been some of the prettiest aquarium plants ive had.
That said that riccia is amazing! Im going to have to look into that.
Oh and if you trim the runners for the surface pads the plant gets bushier instead of stringier. Dpending on your tank thats nice sometimes
I love that aquarium. You did a great job with it. Love all the inhabitants
God. You are still so underrated... I wish people would appreciate you more 😔
Wow that was an amazing video!!! I love that tank!! Good job tanner
It would be great if you could add in the description of your videos where I can buy what you use in your projects. Or at least trade names (like you do with Latin plant names). I'm a complete novice in aquariums (and English is my first language) and I'm sure a lot of people here are in a similar situation - they often can't find what you're showing.
And the experiment was simply wonderful - not to mention the patience to collect film material for it. Great 👍
The gravel base you used sure makes the Yellow Shrimp color pop.
You should make a video to show people how to set up a small tank at home and properly care for it over time. Maybe a series of videos to show how to do stuff and what to do when an issue arises.
ill never get tired of the little inverts, theyre my favorite creatures of all!
Here from Midwest Magic Cleaning. ❤ You're amazing. I love your channel!!! Thankful he sent me. ✌️🙏🏼
Thank you! Very enjoyable to see the progress and serendipity.
This scape is so lovely, thanks for sharing!!
This is so awesome And beautiful!!! I have a crested gecko in a bioactive enclosure and I'm amazed every night at the life I see in there. I did introduce spring tails and isopods, but I've also noticed some sort of tiny centipede like insect crawling around and seen mushrooms growing.
Good to see I'm not alone in loving bladder and ramshorn snails! So many people don't realize that as long as you don't overfeed, they'll never be a problem.
Also pretty jealous that you accidentally got java moss in there and it established great but when I put Java in on purpose, it dies after a few weeks. . .
Really beautiful to watch the tank bloom 😊
Loving these longer 15min + videos!
The shrimp sliding down the glass and doing a lil dance warm my heart ❤
What makes the leafs separate from the bulbs? I wonder if those leaves could be propagated? I've been propagating oxalis by leaf and they are called a bulb but it's an odd little rhizome, terrestrial plant of course but I also grown them in semi hydroponics with hydroton and they thrive even with periods of dryness perhaps there's aquatic oxalis
Dwarf lilies can be grown in more shallow water. But if you want larger lily pads you might want to consider installing a large pond as the larger lilies will grow down quite deep into the water and will grow to be huge. But dwarf water lilies are perfectly happy in only a couple of feet deep of water.. liliy pads often grow from water lilies. Small frogs will sometimes soon Lily species with larger ads (leaves)
These _can_ work, but they have about a half success rate in my experience. I recommend spending a bit more on an already sprouted plant. I also recommend shopping around for a specific species, as opposed to the lottery that the unamed "tiger lotus" or "dwarf lily" that usually gets sold this way. I recently found an extra small variety on etsy that works well in short water columns, and with other things taking up surface space, as I have spires coming out of the water in my tank. The largest leaf I've ever seen from it was just 3 inches from tip to end
Thanks Tanner! 🌱🦐🐟🌱
looks amazing
I bought a pack of 3 aquarium plant bulbs a year ago and the Lotus was the only one that grew. I still have it 💚
Cool, rams horns are my favorite snails too. The only ones I purposely put in tanks.
Ranhorns come in on plants. Most folks avoid snail infested plants, but I loved them because I had algae issues. My catfish-especially the fossil cats-loved snails as a delicacy. The snails eventually vanished.
❤❤cool stuff.. ominous voice over.. perfect 😊😊
I've been dosing my 10 gal with potassium for the crypts in there -no wonder my tiger lotus looks so good!
Great work! I love the lilies and the other plants.
Dwarf lilies are actually just the juvenile stage of larger Nymphaea, if you care for them as you would a tropical water lily in a koi pond they can get massive and even produce fragrant and beautiful flowers in shades of pink or white!
The "mold" on your logs is actually biofilm! A lot of armored catfish and shrimp eat biofilm, especially otocinclus catfish!
How does aquarium without a lid compare to the one with it? Does it just need more water heating, is evaporation a problem if aquarium is stationed in "living quarters"?
Amazing, beautiful setup and props for the video, made me consider starting aquarium myself.
People talk about _Nymphaea zenkeri_ a lot, the red tiger lily, which of course I love too, but personally I really like the simple _N. stellata_ you see in those packets. They look really nice if you cut the floating pads off. Personal taste, but it looks nice and bushy that way.
I’ve always grown them in dirt and they do amazingly well. Funny how those mixed bulb packs at the stores come with _Aponogeton_ and _Crinum_ species, allegedly, but those have never sprouted for me. Lol. The pink dwarf lilies always grow for me though.
Some archaeologists found lotus seed in a Chinese garden site from two thousand years ago, and it still manages to grow. So some dried up ones is shop are definitely going to
lotus seeds are different to water lily bulbs
Another great and inspirational video! Can you please list where to buy the tank vacuum you use to clean up the staghorn algae?
@SerpaDesign, what are all the fish, shrimp or snails called in this aquarium?