How to guide on aquarium stem plants: planting, choosing, caring for and general maintenance.

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  • First episode in the series covering aquarium stem plants: how to care for, choose and trim your stem plants plus a few of my favourite species.
    Watch out for the next installment showcasing more aquarium plants. Let me know in the comments what you would want to learn about aquarium plants and I'll try and get it in a future video.
    More to come in the future with product reviews, fish info and general aquarium goodness.
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  • @martinbarfield3
    @martinbarfield3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    When "The Beard of wisdom" speaks I listen 😁. Thank you for another brilliant Vid Matt, clear concise high quality advice as always, we greatly appreciate all the time and effort you are putting into the content you are creating, keep the vids coming please 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      🤣🤣🤣 thank you so much for the kind and funny comment.
      I'm glad you are enjoying the content, more vids on the way.

  • @wickedmikes5281
    @wickedmikes5281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Once again, Matt, you’re killing it. I think the best advice for a beginning fishkeeper is just how easy it is to establish most stem plants under most circumstances, take cuttings, jam them into the substrate, and turn one plant into twenty over night. In my work as a horticulturist, I propagate some of the most difficult/rare/expensive terrestrial plants on the planet. As a general rule, I’m blown away at how easy most stem plants are in planted aquariums, even for someone who’s totally new to the hobby. Again, though, I think you’re nailing it. Now um if it were um only so easy to um propagate that luxurious beard of yours. 😂 Cheers from Miami, man.

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey! Thank you for the kind words. It sounds like you have a very cool job!

  • @pocobull
    @pocobull 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Another great vid. I've struggled with plants in the past (keeping them alive), but have been having some success lately. One thing you might want to cover is things like root tabs, and fertilizers. What kinds to use, and how often to use them. Thanks again Matt.

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thank you, yeah I have plans to cover ferts and feeds in a future video. Glad you're enjoying the content. ❤️

    • @heaven7360
      @heaven7360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Every stem plant I've tried all died...grrrrrr! Also, all floaters and moss.

    • @pocobull
      @pocobull 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@heaven7360 I think that the plants I had in the past didn't actually die, they just were going through that melting phase, and I gave up on them too soon. Try again, and just let them do their thing.

    • @csharpe5787
      @csharpe5787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pocobull I agree Dean. Same here.

  • @rettag2020
    @rettag2020 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for the plant lessons today! Some of them are easier to grow than to pronounce 😉
    Happy fish keeping everyone!

  • @danielledavenport9907
    @danielledavenport9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Darn, this is useful! I definitely would have made fewer mistakes if I’d seen something as clear as this when I first set up my tank a year ago. 🌱

  • @seb5828
    @seb5828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent Content!! You really cover everything a beginner needs to know about stem plants. I wish I had your video at hand when I started my plantd tank!
    Please keep up the good work Matt, can't wait for new content!

  • @Buster883
    @Buster883 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loving the videos!! I’m getting ready to attempt my first planted tank and in my TH-cam research I came across you and MD doing your rare tetra tank which then led me here. Thank you for taking us through these deep dives on specific plants and fish. I’m hooked and can’t wait to see more!!

  • @hannahbull4629
    @hannahbull4629 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my word. I have watched so many TH-cam videos on planted tanks and aquatic plants but no one has ever explained some of the things you said. I had no clue where I should cut, now I do! Also I had trouble getting them in with tweezers. I would push them in, open the tweezer and pull them out along with the stem, arrrrrr! It’s because I was not doing the wiggle. I can’t believe how helpful I found this video. THANKS Matt!

  • @jefreybarnes5457
    @jefreybarnes5457 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much for this video! I just started up a couple of tanks after watching you and MD aquascape. Both tanks are really doing well, and I can only be thankful to you guys for all of the info! You guys totally rock!

  • @mikeclements9862
    @mikeclements9862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brilliant once again mat. I'm just about to set up a 65ltr tank with live plants, so this video has come at the right time for me. Cheers

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! That's awesome, future videos will cover other types of plant. But stem are the best place to start in my opinion. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @valeriee9532
    @valeriee9532 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, Matt!

  • @shuanaroden5226
    @shuanaroden5226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Matt

  • @christinamccrann1789
    @christinamccrann1789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Well done Matt

  • @littlemidwestrebornsdolls
    @littlemidwestrebornsdolls ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!! Now I know why all the stem plants died in the past! I planted them way too close together. The only things that grew for me was Amazon swords, Anubias, and Java moss. Now I am excited to add stem plants to my tank!! No one ever showed a beginner the actual step by step how to expect for you!! Bravo! Now, I get it. Gina from across the pond in the USA.

  • @carolebraswell982
    @carolebraswell982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thoroughly enjoyed this video!

  • @marlonmarcano3269
    @marlonmarcano3269 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Matthew. Good info. Proud of the work you're doing.

  • @roscoeturner4099
    @roscoeturner4099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. You have the gift. Keep it up.

  • @robkuhn7999
    @robkuhn7999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any tips for planting is always good! 👏

  • @davemac7945
    @davemac7945 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great to see it done in real time .Thanks.

  • @BGN_Aquariums
    @BGN_Aquariums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great vid matt. Very informative. Keep up the great work

  • @cynthiahinkle5573
    @cynthiahinkle5573 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved this tutorial about stem plants. You are a great teacher! It’s nice to follow step by step and be able to actually see what you are doing. Great job!

  • @gneissnicebaby
    @gneissnicebaby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for showing up close and step by step how to plant the plants!

  • @SamiaRahman3
    @SamiaRahman3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips! Thanks Matt 🙏🏼

  • @patrickharman7861
    @patrickharman7861 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m soo glad youtube suggested your video. Such a good explanation!

  • @Christian-ql4vw
    @Christian-ql4vw 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, more detail that I would have expected!

  • @carolinesmith1064
    @carolinesmith1064 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and demonstration. Love the outtakes at the beginning of videos

  • @madhatterjones4781
    @madhatterjones4781 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video mate keep up the awesome work. Love it

  • @davejones7202
    @davejones7202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy your "regular guy" demeanor dont change and keep videos coming, thanks

  • @SuperWolveskid
    @SuperWolveskid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one Matt. Great video. Love what your doing an spreading your knowledge 👍

  • @LollysGarden
    @LollysGarden 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great🐟Video🐠Matt🐡 looking forward to learning more about aquarium plants.

  • @bm3aquatic
    @bm3aquatic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clear and fantastic video Matt!

  • @marielevine5624
    @marielevine5624 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your personality and how you make it fun as well as informative content 😊

  • @craigwyatt8808
    @craigwyatt8808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really well explained Matt, very in detail but also easy to follow. It's been great. Look forward to more vids about plants, and fish of course. 🐠🐟

  • @Maximusfura
    @Maximusfura ปีที่แล้ว

    Very impormative. It's one of the best fish aquariums vlogger.

  • @Backblast72
    @Backblast72 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Mathew, packed full of useful information. I love the videos you make with MD.

  • @mattferg84
    @mattferg84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good video thanks Matt, that was helpful!

  • @annab3745
    @annab3745 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Very much to the point and step by step visuals. Wonderful job Matt 👏🏻

  • @heatherebers2127
    @heatherebers2127 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so incredibly helpful! Thank you!

  • @lucifursanarchy5202
    @lucifursanarchy5202 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh please make more of these!!! This was very helpful. I have a hard time understanding this, so this beginner info was VERY useful!!!

  • @GreenGaiety
    @GreenGaiety ปีที่แล้ว

    The sounds like a plan.....
    Man IS offering pruning info. Insane information with bright delivery....

  • @driftindriftwood7301
    @driftindriftwood7301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic content right there. Cheers

  • @aqueminiarts
    @aqueminiarts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial Matt! Thanks for the video!

  • @ishaqrazaak
    @ishaqrazaak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yesss! Just getting into planted tanks so this is perfect timing.

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, hope you have fun! ❤️

  • @awanna3203
    @awanna3203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More, More ... Much More of this info on different plant species.. From EASY grow to the more advanced, Please Matt. It makes choosing them easier & cheaper, than picking the wrong ones & paying for consequences! Good Job Matt, Thank you

  • @aussiefishgirl7134
    @aussiefishgirl7134 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Matt from Melbourne, Australia. I found your channel from MD and loved seeing you on his channel. Love your videos, keeps up the great content. Can't wait for more fish profiles.

  • @JeffGillis-lv1rz
    @JeffGillis-lv1rz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’ve got genuine character on cam. You’re very likable and your depth of knowledge is evident. Bravo.

  • @ellenm4560
    @ellenm4560 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video again Matt. You're a natural 🙂

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

  • @tonygomez573
    @tonygomez573 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was able to save my mint Charlie’s, propagate them, and got the background of my tank looking better. Great video

  • @ponga98
    @ponga98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Matt for putting out such useful videos! Appreciate these fundamentals

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the kind words! ❤️

  • @MissBeth19
    @MissBeth19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely in depth video on stem plant care!
    Thank you Matt 😊

  • @bhagyamaithripala6642
    @bhagyamaithripala6642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video Mr. Matt. Keep up the good work

  • @541bruksi4
    @541bruksi4 ปีที่แล้ว

    well, that was super helpful! i’m a beginner and this is the first video of yours that i’ve seen. subscribing now! and looking forward to the epiphyte version of this video!

  • @gazza2933
    @gazza2933 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!
    Many thanks. 👍

  • @alysiamixon3305
    @alysiamixon3305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahah The Phantom Menace!! Perfect Matt 😆 I have 2 planted tanks. A 10 gallon in my son’s bedroom with a betta and I also have an axolotl tank with plants, he really enjoys them and likes laying on the plants.

  • @338dean
    @338dean ปีที่แล้ว

    Total novice here, you have just given me the confidence to plant my new aquarium. Great video ty.

  • @G_Ham_fish
    @G_Ham_fish 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the video great help, just restarting in the hobby 3 weeks in planted tank and they are growing very well thanks for your advice keep up the good work.

  • @glassboxfish
    @glassboxfish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always nice to see you upload a video Matt! You have easily become one of my favorite parts of MD's videos, keep it up!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, don't let MD hear you say that hahaha 🤣

  • @dsherburn
    @dsherburn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you this was very educational. Your doing a great job can't wait to see more educational stuff from you and your channel.

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, there are definitely more on the way! ❤️

  • @ericford7938
    @ericford7938 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great teacher! You are the only one on line that explains this very well. Not acting like we should know or idiots. It is common sense but you know. Someone new to this and making sure. Thanks!

  • @kurt1460
    @kurt1460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you making your own videos! Thanks for all the info and I look forward to what comes next.

  • @Modena58
    @Modena58 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super information that any one can understand😊

  • @ashleymajor7175
    @ashleymajor7175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, I'm just getting into stem plants and this was the perfect video for me.

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

  • @JJLewin1
    @JJLewin1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one Matt, the all seeing bearded wonder :)

  • @ronlafond5288
    @ronlafond5288 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Matt!

  • @welcometochilis
    @welcometochilis ปีที่แล้ว

    this was amazing, thank you

  • @mitchfollis3939
    @mitchfollis3939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your babblings have resonated with me Matt! Um thank you as always for all the tank fish and plant knowledge!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha I'm glad to have helped. ❤️

  • @lesliefoster9027
    @lesliefoster9027 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, brilliant video for a beginner like me.

  • @ladydiane6839
    @ladydiane6839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💕 So fun seeing you more often than a quick trip with MD....Keep it up! 💕

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, glad you are enjoying it! ❤️

  • @dalekopp3309
    @dalekopp3309 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks.

  • @watusilucy4972
    @watusilucy4972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video! You answered all my questions about stem plants and your video work was spot on. Thanks for sharing a bit of you knowledge.

  • @andysfishden6506
    @andysfishden6506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great informative video! Looking forward to the other videos of plants.

  • @antznnfx9922
    @antznnfx9922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing video Matt! Recently really got into stem plants and it’s opened tons of new doors in the hobby!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome, cheers for the kind comment❤️

  • @JoP444
    @JoP444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks as always Matt 😊 Really enjoying your informative yet straightforward videos which is maybe strange considering i don't keep fish or anything 🤔 🤣 but addicted to both you & MD (where we met you ) You both seem like really genuine lovely guys 💚💚💚

  • @chadd7083
    @chadd7083 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello from GA, USA. I enjoy you and MD 😉

  • @intheframemedia
    @intheframemedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice vid mate keep em coming n well keep a watching

  • @frim8524
    @frim8524 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Matt! Loving your videos! As a newbie I really appreciate that you take the time to show the whole process of planting and trimming in detail. Also enjoyed the species videos as well. It's lovely to learn about the hobby this way. Nice job!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you I'm glad you're finding them useful. ❤️

  • @dogmandoug1715
    @dogmandoug1715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is quickly becoming my favourite channel, keep the Faith Mat, you have a real talent for this our kid 🤜🏻 Peace! ✌️

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers buddy, much appreciated ❤️

  • @VirginiaBronson
    @VirginiaBronson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great! Thank you. And I really enjoy the humorous stuff sprinkled in lol

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are most welcome 😂 glad I could make you laugh! ❤️

    • @VirginiaBronson
      @VirginiaBronson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FishShopMatt thank you ❤️

  • @ElderPinto254
    @ElderPinto254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your store Mat! and great topic..Your plants instore look great!!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you buddy, much appreciated.

  • @matthewcarey7323
    @matthewcarey7323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everywhere a shoot, shoot! 🤣 Love the videos Matt, you are doing a great job. Looking forward to more.

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣 thanks buddy

  • @thedoubledoor2055
    @thedoubledoor2055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really really appreciate this kind of content. Wife and I are looking into setting up our own planted tanks and these type of videos will be extremely helpful for us :) Keep up the good work!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your kind words! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @HydraVisuals
    @HydraVisuals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Literally just planted my first real planted tank last night and had so much trouble getting the stems in. This would have came in clutch last night 😅😅 great video as always, keep up the awesome work!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha at least you know for next time! ❤️

  • @AHGAQUATICS
    @AHGAQUATICS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video really beginner friendly now I’m off to trim some of my plants 🌱 looking forward to next episode

  • @amandadonegan2137
    @amandadonegan2137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial Matt 🤗

  • @allonewordcaps
    @allonewordcaps 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. More about plants

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and will do! ❤️

  • @audreycooper4860
    @audreycooper4860 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this video, I recently have decided to experiment with stem plants in my new aquarium. In the past I have stuck with the easy rhizome plants (anubias, java fern, etc) that I could simply super glue to rocks without having to replace my existing substrate with aqua soil. I’m taking it up a notch with my (soon to be) Pygmy Cory tank and I needed guidance on planting these which are coming in the mail. I can always count on you and MD, I’ve learned so much watching your videos! ❤🙏

  • @aquariclean6351
    @aquariclean6351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative Matt. Cracking videos. Just looking in my planted tank and I could really do with a few more epithites so when I’m an in next I will grab some. I saw today that you had some very nice anubias in. May grab some stems too to fill a space at the back. Once again mate epic video. keep it up and see you soon. Much love fella

  • @amandaglennie3486
    @amandaglennie3486 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Thankyou😉

  • @vEGan1909
    @vEGan1909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information vid. Nothing new to me but very educational for beginners. - Greetings from Germany. Peace ✌️

  • @corydorassterbai8659
    @corydorassterbai8659 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay, New video :D
    Really entertaining video.
    Good job!

  • @eatmynoobfood7461
    @eatmynoobfood7461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. Top job ✌️

  • @laurag1076
    @laurag1076 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    u make a really great video Matt. xx

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great way to explain. Thanks 💯👍✌️

  • @MrSlmarvin
    @MrSlmarvin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Matt great information

  • @laurag1076
    @laurag1076 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank u Matt. I love even just floating them. and I love what md does by bunching together in a ceramic ring. easy to pull out and redo when they get leggy

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too, they are so versatile ❤️

  • @MrAaroncissell
    @MrAaroncissell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for the red plant vid. Never was successful with them. Thanks again and KEEP IT GOING!

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. They are a little trickier to get going! ❤️

  • @ticacho
    @ticacho 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the great tips 👌

  • @daleroadley5458
    @daleroadley5458 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Matt, been watching MD for a long time, always thought you should have a channel, you both seem to bounce off each other’s ideas, it’s great to see. Loving the videos in the shop,
    I will visit the shop one day to see for my self, but it’s a long drive from the midlands.

    • @viviennematon3163
      @viviennematon3163 ปีที่แล้ว

      But we’ll worth the drive,I did a 5 hour round trip this weekend just to go there & it was so worth it

  • @xiolv
    @xiolv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks you so much for this " lesson".
    Greetings from Portugal

    • @FishShopMatt
      @FishShopMatt  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello and thank you ❤️

  • @darrentm1
    @darrentm1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very good advice for me a beginner thanks