325. How to grow aquarium plants. Roots are the most important part. Part 2.

[azwanfromeast]

i dirted and im lovin it

[lbtheman12345]

Dustin i started a dirted tank but the water never changes so i switched to substrate can you give me some advice for next time i want to set up a planted tank?

[PetProdigies]

im trying dirt on a little 5 gal if i screw up there wont be too much a loss if i do it correct ill do it to my bigger tanks

[AmazonFishTanks]

i converted



[TheMysteryman334]

What are those big green bush like plants ?

[deathuall]

cool great wave portrait there :P jealous

[cam4er]

mate how do you make your plant grow

[EibachGTR]

lol, NEEEEEEV... well maybe once

[JESUS4R3AL]

WOW , AWESOME VID. SO I THINK I DON'T HAVE TO BUY THOSE EXPENCIVE $25.00 10 POUND SOIL BAGS FROM FISH STORE.

[MrBulletproofmunk]

can plants grow good in sand ? please tell me

[tetracanthus]

I've never used dirt myself, though I have been using clay for two years.

The big thing about using these natural substrates is not to disturb the substrate, if you do you'll be in for a big nasty surprise!

[MannyFresh1x]

do u need co2 injections if i get plants and do i need to upgrade my light?

[TheGqlife]

Hey Dustin! you've helped me a lot in keeping my planted aquarium! Recently I've been thinking of using dirt in my tank, but I'm scared I might kill my fish. I've got about 5 south american cichlids in the tank and I'm wondering if you've got any advice for me before I go on with putting dirt in. Thanks bro! Appreciate it...

[bobmorris85]

wouldn't it cloud the water for the fish

[Dustinsfishtanks]

@bobmorris85 you can get it out of the water with some big water changes the goal is to capture it in there so only the roots get it

[bobmorris85]

@Dustinsfishtanks so u just use normal dirt??? do u put gravel on top of it or whats the go

[Dustinsfishtanks]

@bobmorris85 I use organic dirt from the home depot or whatever. Anything without ferts...

[calpicox]

HA! I believe so! I actually took the lump dirt from the sellers plant container, for Thinking these grower must be professionals, they must know what to do. On the other hands, substrate sellers' vids keep washing our brains that all the leftover dirt must be cleaned well from the roots before putin it to the tank. Greetings from Jakarta anyway, beautiful daughter you have there.

[liv4daoutdoors]

i just set me up a dirt tank first time doing live plants i cant wait to see how it turns out i appriciate all the info you are putting out there dustin great job

[Dustinsfishtanks]

@liv4daoutdoors I appreciate the feed back. I get alot out of sharing what i know in the hobby...ask away

[JamieT96]

What is the the biggest roots you have seen on an amazon sword?

In my 30 gallon there was amazon swords with 3 foot roots.

[RufusThaStntBum]

Now I wanna do dirt! Whats up with it? What kind of prep do you have to do to the dirt. Is it topsoil? Define dirt. Awsome tanks btw!

[Dustinsfishtanks]

@RufusThaStntBum full write up on fishtanktv com full group of dirty dirt converts as well to help..

[AquaJtang]

I cut roots when replanting because it lessen the chances of roots snapping or folding put when being put into the substrate. This eliminates roots from getting damaged and deteriorating so it doesn't become excess waste.

[KETIMENE]

you sir are the dirty jesus!!

you have converted alot of people to dirt including me !!

[BensAquariums]

It's Benjamin from aquascape.ning.com can you send out the shirt on monday when you send out your plant orders? Also, I can look under my tank as well, I have flourite, and I can tell you that your roots grow way better in dirt than mine in flourite. I will be converting to dirt hopefully this week!!

[Dustinsfishtanks]

@BensAquariums Ben whatsup man. I haven't got the shirts made yet. I need a few more orders to make it worth it but I will hook you up asap!

[LethalResistanz]

I was going to pick up some soil today but forgot what kind to get. What kind do you use again. I remember it was some kind of miracle grow organic brand.

[Dustinsfishtanks]

@LethalResistanz you got it... just rinse it good and add the water slowly

[TheAquariumKid]

am so happy my scarlet temple has finally started to grow roots again and going good... i dont recommand scarlet temple with out dirt

all my plants have good roots..

bad thing about ludwigia is that sometimes the bottom leaves fall off sometimes it sucks

[MriBackup]

You've converted me man, don't keep speaking the truth!

The owner of my LFS thinks im crazy for using dirt.

[Dustinsfishtanks]

@MriBackup He's gonna get sick of you bringing plant into him!