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@SteveScapesYT

3 жыл бұрын

Nice summary introducing folks to the planted aquarium hobby. :)

@henryandhistrains9849

3 жыл бұрын

I just make my own lid

@rohanarafat4302

2 жыл бұрын

@Ashley Cyril ppp

@randallwallace4068

2 жыл бұрын

i know im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my login password. I love any tips you can give me

@orlandomordechai7012

2 жыл бұрын

@Randall Wallace instablaster :)

Planted tanks are intimidating for beginners, especially for the type of person who wants to sift through ALL the information before trying. For me, I started with substrates, then lights, then fertilizer. I woke up six months later, like "do I even wanna do this?" 😂

@izabelbajema151

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with this, same thing happened to me lol

@amandaeliz745

2 жыл бұрын

Same! I keep googling pictures of planted aquariums to get myself excited again!

@JustSoyy

Жыл бұрын

Same, I have a 3.5 gallon tank for my beta fish, i’m absolutely terrified… it’s been like a month and I haven’t done anything

@mrspecks945

Жыл бұрын

@@JustSoyyyep same pretty much got everything apart from the plants to get my tank started but don’t want to mess it up lol

@Emma-ux5iz

Жыл бұрын

Can I have live plants with gravel?

Love Irene’s breakdowns, makes it so easy to understand

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, glad you enjoyed!

@randomnesschannel8820

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@randomnesschannel8820

3 жыл бұрын

Her vids are very helpful

@ahappyimago

3 жыл бұрын

Omg we love her

I just love how aquarium coop has timestamped soooo many of y’all’s videos. It’s so helpful! Thanks!

@AB-kj9jx

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more! Thanks Aquarium Co-op!

This video was great, the main thing I learnt was to stop moving my plants around. I love rearranging my tank and trying out new layouts but I never thought it could upset my plants so much! I’ll have to sit on my hands from now on 🙈

@ak33mSM

3 жыл бұрын

God, tell me about it! 😂

@xr55

2 жыл бұрын

I move my plants along with the soil. They're enclosed. 😅

A quick note to anyone unfamiliar with Aquarium Co-Op who just stumbled upon this video: I don't work for them, or even know any of them at all. I'm not even that great a customer. Probably 5 orders over the past couple years. And, in fact, I actually get a lot of my plants at Petco or Petsmart out of pure convenience or spur-of-the-moment purchase. THAT SAID... I have made two recent purchases from Aquarium Co-Op, and I will never purchase plants anywhere else again. Neither should you. Cory and his team simply care more. The product is better. The packaging is better. The dedication to doing the right thing, delivering the best quality, and providing outstanding service is second to none. You can see in the videos that this isn't a business... this is a passion. A calling. I have watched videos from every fishkeeping KZreadr out there, and ordered products from no less than a dozen various sources. Aquarium Co-Op is the best. Fact.

That moment at 1:30 when they thought they were getting fed XD

I love all of Irene’s videos, when I was new to this hobby her informative videos (as well as aquarium co-op!) helped me more than I could ever say. So grateful for people like this who take the time to help people just starting out, it really helps to hear other experiences ❤

Nice to see a video about a calming hobby, narrated by someone who is also calm. It fits.

The mollies are following her hand!! 😍

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, they totally started nibbling on my fingers, but it's one of my favorite parts of doing water changes. 😂

@benji13

2 жыл бұрын

You assumed it's pronouns....

Great tips! Planted tank info can become so overwhelming when researching. I love how this breaks it down step by step and gives the important info instead of a bunch of fluff

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

That's definitely my modus operandi. 😉

I can't get enough of y'all, Irene, Cory, Jimmy, Robert and Dean are what makes this hobby great

That plastic bag trick to fill the tank is a golden tip to prevent messing up the soil and plants, thank you so so much🙏💯

Thanks. I am starting to set up a new tank. Being that I am in a real small apartment because when I moved in here, I was right out of a rehab/nursing care facility and using a walker. I miss having a fresh water water and a salt water tank. It has been 11 years since I had those tanks. Initially, it was because I moved around because of work and long hours. I am very limited in space and I treated myself to just having a 6.6 gallon for my new Betta. I bought a bunch of plants like you suggested of different sizes. Now, I will get a few mosses to add to aquascape. I bought a driftwood but found that it has lots of tannins. They are still leaching out in a bucket over a week. I will look for a few different wood pieces with less tannins when I go shopping next week. I had my Betta in a 1.7 gallon tank since October when I turned 70. And, used the filter original filter in this new tank and some of the gravel. I am going to keep this small tank to start plants in when I take a few from the larger plant. This will help me build up my plant collection and rocks to develop a biofilm on them. I am starting to look for a farm to rescue Equine to become Comfort Animals for those that might like to visit... with that said, I will create a place for setting up aquascape tanks and have needed supplies like rocks and wood. And, space for a larger community tank... or two. Making space for Veterans, Military, Special Needs Children, and more seems to be a great project to add to my plans. Thanks for sharing your ideas and tips as they stir up old memories of what worked and what didn't. Back where I used to live, I had really really hard water. Here, mid state... not so hard. Best Regards. Thanks again.

Just what I needed for a friend. This may be easier for them to follow since it has visuals

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

Good, I hope it helps them!

I kinda messed up my first planted aquarium in almost any aspect possible, but i'll suceed one day im pretty sure!

Great summary for beginners, as always!

I have been waiting for Girl talk fish to post for too long I am so glad she made a video with aquarium co op

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your patience! 🙇‍♀️

@kokoromo7445

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I am just so happy that I found your channel you are the reason I am going to try and make my 10 gallon a planted tank Thank you so much for making these great videos.

That was a nice and helpful video... you make a good spokesperson for aquarium Co-Op.. nice job!

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Started an experimental tank over a decade ago with a DEEP sand bed...part of it actually being topsoil. Uses a trickle system as a filter and has been running well for the entire time at least for the plants.

Great video, clearly explained, short and sweet, straight to the point at hand, love it. Much appreciated.

I love how you break everything down so easily!

I love planted aquariums ♡♡♡

Great information Irene, and the time stamps are a real Blessing! I love being able to do a quick recall to refresh my memory.

I love your videos, they are very well put. Detailed yet concise. You should put out more content

@NickMillzzz

3 жыл бұрын

Check out girl talks fish!

Such an Amazing video! I've been keeping fish for 21 years and have had to explain a lot of what was shown here many many times to people. This is definitely something I'm just going to recommend new comers to the hobby go and watch as it doesn't get more simply explained or any clearer than this when setting up a planted aquarium for the first time, or even the 20th time! Haha Awesome 👍

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, hope it helps many more beginners (and saves you some time in the process). :)

@Verydeadbarbie

2 жыл бұрын

This will really help me finally be able to start using real plants, i feel so bad i never knew. :( All the fish I had as a kid must of been so miserable

Thank you Irene. I like the idea of the spreadsheet to keep notes. I actually started a soil based tank and went through some growing pains with that. But I’m so glad I did. The floating plants helped to create a balance. I waited 3 months before adding root plants and fish. Thanks for all the information on planting on the website.

Thank you! You did a fabulous job with this presentation! All great advice!

This is the video I’ve been looking for. Just bought my very first 10 gallon and this help immensely!

Loved this one! Always good to get back to basics! Also an awesome video to share with friends looking to get into the hobby!

Another great step-by-step video Irene! So helpful 😊 Another idea for a future video would be a step by step for moving with aquariums; so many people seem unsure how to do it, but I bet you could make it seem less intimidating with the fantastic breakdowns you do 😊

This video is so helpful!!! Thank you so much for walking through each step thoroughly

This was one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen. Thank you!

Yaaaaasss THANK YOU so much!!! FINALLY someone has heard our prayers 🙏😁. Love yah guys!

Irene always shares such great info in an easy to understand way!

This really helped me understand how to set up an aquarium with live plants. Thank you so much for all your tips!

Once its all set up, like you did. when do you add your fish. thank you for your videos, they are fantastic! & easy to understand😊

Great Video Irene and Aquarium Co-op!! Great tips for anybody setting up a new aquarium! I really love how so many beginners are getting access to how to set up planted tanks as their first Aquariums. This is my second time in the hobby and the first time I've had planted tanks! And wow there's nothing more beautiful than a little underwater world where fish and plants coexist! Just beautiful Thank you as always for sharing! 💚🌱🐟🌿💚

I needed this video!

I'm glad to know I did most of those steps with my first planted tank. I really liked this step by step video.

This is a great walkthrough, really informative

I'm putting together a tank tomorrow, and this was perfect timing! Thank you so much for this overview.

@dalemansukh

2 жыл бұрын

@@servus2634 it's been great! Really came out well, fish/invertebrates doing well, plants are growing well. My 18 month old loves the tank and her fishy and shrimpy friends.

It was so clear and helpful! I mean, I still have no idea what I’m doing but I feel confident that I can do it! I’ll be back, beginning the setting up of the tank today! Thankyou!!!

I like that natural algae background, looks really good and natural

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I personally love it. 💚

@Tirfing88

3 жыл бұрын

@@GirlTalksFish how did you manage to grow it so localized? I got lots of it on my driftwood but it won't grow on the glass.

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tirfing88 Well, algae always grows on my glass panels, so I just scrape the front wall and then it naturally took over my other walls. 👍

Having a lid is so good. Heat retention is a huge thing if you live in colder places, saves money!

Irene, great info, presentation, natural excitement. Thank you!

Hi love how you segregate the steps, thank you so much. And may I know do we really need c02, if we alrdy put the tabs and all in one fertilizer?

Thanks for this. I see this question a lot in groups.

This video is great. I am just now getting ready to set up a planted tank but am anxious about cycling and maintenance. I haven't found clear videos about those so hopefully you have vids explaining those subjects as clearly.

Thank you, this really helped me improve my planted aqurium!

Thanks so much for the engaging and to-the-point video!

OMG I needed this!! Thanks Irene, you ROCK!

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Irene is my go-to for step by step instructions for newbies!

After watching many many videos to star my first home aquarium, your way very simple yet full of useful details with your beautiful smile. Thanks a lot

Love your great videos. Family friendly and well educated

So glad I found you! All these other youtubers make no sense. You helped alot! I’m really trying to improve my betta care. Bc I did no research before getting it. And he has gotton fin rot so I’m taking action NOW. I feel so bad for not doing anything right no research or anything so can’t wait to get him the new tank and stuff

Great video. Your explanation and delivery is top notch. Thank you

Awesome video so much information packed in! Thankyouuuu

Great video . Glad I came here . Every question I had was answered

Very informative. I'm still struggling with my plants but learned some good tips today.

Thanks for the inspiration!! Always learning;)

Beginners should get a kit!

Absolutely brilliant video. I’m new to this and this has helped me a lot. Many thanks

Excellent video. I have never had a planted tank. This answered a lot of questions for me. Thanks. Also easy on the eyes lol!

Awesome video, thank you!

Gonna use this in my new tank! Thank you

I was wondering when we would get another video from Irene. I love planted tanks and the Coop is the ones who got me started

Neat, perfect, and to the point. Just how all informational videos from Aquarium Co-Op are :D

I've been a fan of yours for years and your vids are always great. I remember the days when you always had your sunglasses on. Peace from the UK.

Thank you for making it so simple and easy to understand!

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thanks for this! Definitely very helpful to a newbie like me. I admit I definitely used your idea of black posterboard and it looks gorgeous! Can't wait for the algae to grow on the back! Loved that idea too. :)

Yes I really want to do my first planted and was so discouraged because I see all of the professionals do it and it so expensive this really helped

That was really helpful.Thanks

Loved this video. It was super informative and impressive. I have been using easy green and im going to be ordering easy root tabs

Fabulous walk through

Thank you for this it was very helpful! I really want to have live plants in my fish tank but I'm so nervous that they're not going to do well. It's so cute that your fish like you so much they follow you around :)

Sheeeesh, that decor selection in those bins. Wish I had something like that around here!!

Thanks for sharing!

Another great video, thanks

Really amazing video! I wish I saw this video before setting my 4 tanks.

Excellent video! Been into aquariums for about 45 years, mainly Saltwater Reef Tanks. Ive been wanting to do something a little lower maintenance wise but like the look of a planted tank. I have experimented with a 20 gallon planted tank with moderate success thus far but wanted to up my game and move to a 55 gallon tank thats been collecting dust as my mated pair of Angelfish have out grown the current tank.

Great vid guys, very informative! Love "Girl Talks Fish", she's so cool!🙌🏾 Just bought the planted aquarium fertilizer bundle! Just learning that my rooted plants need root tabs, hoping they come quickly!😂😭

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you!

Good job Irene. Very informative video

Awesome video! Me and my husband plan on setting up a planted a aquarium soon

thank you for the instructions. i am confident in my abilities to have a healthy tank now

Beautiful clear water tank 😍 👍❗️

Love how the betta is just chilling on the substrate.

Omg.. the plastic bag is such a genius thing to show us.. thank u.. im adopting that from now on..

great video, regards from sweden

Thanks I’ve been wanting to set up a planted tank

@GirlTalksFish

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! It's totally worth it once you get the hang of it. :)

Outstanding job 👍🏾😊

Thanks for video and all the tips thanks

This is so helpful! Thanks.

My favorite teacher on KZread

Always enjoy your videos,

Great video and information Irene Congrats and a big hug from Pachuca Mexico.

Thanks Irene! That was awesome. :)

Thank you for sharing your ideas wow😊👍

This is one of best videos for beginners on youtube.

Great video 🐟🌿😄👍