How to Setup a 55 Gallon Planted Aquarium: 6 Month Update

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  • @RegisAquatics
    @RegisAquatics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Hello everyone! Please subscribe if you enjoyed this video! Also, follow me on Facebook and Instagram for details on future projects!
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    • @Трезвыйвзгляд-у8т
      @Трезвыйвзгляд-у8т 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Спасибо! Просмотр ролика доставил большое удовольствие! Неоны - одни из самых любимых моих рыбок!

    • @letsgoforreal556
      @letsgoforreal556 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How often do you feed the fish
      nice video- well done

    • @daveedwells1829
      @daveedwells1829 ปีที่แล้ว

      nice video thanks

    • @markaranez7748
      @markaranez7748 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi would like to ask if your water smells like sand. Thank u

    • @wantsome-zs5sq
      @wantsome-zs5sq 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How often do you do a water change on a tank like this?

  • @FatherFish
    @FatherFish ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Your application of the Father Fish dirted system is important. Plants require soil. Providing a means of incorporating soil without dirtying the water is pure genius. Thank you for promoting the Living Aquarium.

    • @hairlessrat9982
      @hairlessrat9982 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      You can't just claim the simple concept of a dirted aquarium as your own method. It has been done before your time.
      Calling it the "Father Fish dirted system" is screams pure narcissism to me. It's literally just dirt and sand... basically like claiming putting a plant in a terracotta pot as your own "system".

    • @diyanagung7401
      @diyanagung7401 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hairlessrat9982 lol self proclaim father

    • @DEXTER-TV-series
      @DEXTER-TV-series 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hairlessrat9982 _"Plants require soil"_ (FF)
      And this is not so clear-cut. It is clear that you can do without soil.
      Watch _Aquatics by nature Fish talk. My 28 year old, low tech, no water change, no fertiliser tank._
      Without dirt and without sand. And with gravel - _"the worst substrate for an aquarium!"_ (FF)

  • @galmanferguson
    @galmanferguson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Watching this on a rainy day like today makes me feel so relaxed. And the music is soothing as well. Thanks for the video.

    • @RegisAquatics
      @RegisAquatics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @rajadey4919
      @rajadey4919 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@RegisAquaticsVery beautiful sir, specially for newbies. More convenient if we can see a planted discus tank setup for newcomers in the hobby. Thank you.

  • @1Kent
    @1Kent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Very cool. I never think a tank is overgrown, the more plants the better!

  • @daveyelian
    @daveyelian ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I found this video just in time. I was actually sitting here watching "how to clean used aquariums" because I just bought one this morning. I came across this video kinda by accident but boy I'm glad I did. After I get it all cleaned up, I want to go with live plants but I've never grown live plants in an aquarium before. Now, I'm a lot less nervous about trying. Thanks!!!

  • @CPMateusz
    @CPMateusz ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Sometimes simplicity is the key. You cannot hate this aquarium. Very well done.

  • @jgbw6467
    @jgbw6467 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Absolutely stunning 😍 My type of aquarium. Gonna try making a little version. Thank you for sharing.

  • @davidjames1815
    @davidjames1815 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I appreciate the precision of this video in delivering "how-to". Very nice.

  • @hifikla
    @hifikla ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Какая красота! Очень красиво и очень просто - любой новичок справиться. Может вы не поверите, но вы воспроизвели аквариум в советском стиле 🙂🌹

  • @alexandredias9091
    @alexandredias9091 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Probably one of the most sootingh and relzxing aquascapes i've seen in 5 yeays into the hobby. In an era of dopamine rush , i've diligently wacthed every second. Astonishing mastery of building and ambient with so simple and unpretetntious plants, substrates , fish adn materials used. I'm trully insipred. Thank you for briging me a miuch better Saturday morning!

  • @madisonshaw894
    @madisonshaw894 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don’t own a fish tank but I’ve been consuming every video I come across on fish tank builds and I LOVEEEE your videos.

  • @jokervienna6433
    @jokervienna6433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice, easy and "carefree" tank set up. Very good plan from the start - you knew this was going to happen. Well done!

  • @DavidDuMusic
    @DavidDuMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is a really well produced video! I love the relaxing vibe and atmosphere, please do more update videos like this if you ever get the chance!

  • @robw1571
    @robw1571 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would be nervous about getting soil for my tank on the edge of what looks like a farm field but it looks like it worked here.

  • @EnragedTofu
    @EnragedTofu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn it. Even though I cannot fit another tank in my apartment, this makes me want to design & create another planted tank.

  • @catherinesanchez1185
    @catherinesanchez1185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Am I the only one who is jealous that he is able to push all these plants into the substrate and they stay there??? OMG, getting the plants to stay down was so frustrating for me. LOL

    • @TobyCreates
      @TobyCreates 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I’d recommend deepening your substrate! The more substrate you have, the easier it is for the plants to grip and stay down

    • @djssquibbs3295
      @djssquibbs3295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol me too

    • @selong6013
      @selong6013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      had issues when substrate only half inch deep, try adding more

    • @AquariumAficionado
      @AquariumAficionado ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Deeper substrate and tweezers
      Be smooth with it or it won’t work

    • @AquariumAficionado
      @AquariumAficionado ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@selong6013 half inch! That’s crazy lol all my tanks have 2-3 inches of substrate
      It’s Hard moving any plants after they settle because the floor of the tank becomes one big mat of roots
      Deeper the better
      I’d go 6 inches if I could no pun intended 🤣 but aside from it being a nutrition bed for your plants it becomes a home to biological bacteria and the more gravel the more biological capacity of the tank, more stable tank

  • @stiaininbeglan3844
    @stiaininbeglan3844 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If it weren't for the fact that I measured how much water it took to fill my own 50 gallon, I'd think mine was bigger than this one... But if indeed, this one is the same size as mine, dude. You're a big guy.

  • @jacobgraham1156
    @jacobgraham1156 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful tank. I actually did a similar setup in my 75gal years ago. The jungle Vals kept covering the surface. I think I would try regular Vals next time.

  • @davidjames1815
    @davidjames1815 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spectacular natural aquarium🎉😊

  • @dasivishal1672
    @dasivishal1672 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m in love with this tank

  • @mix-r9g
    @mix-r9g ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woah pesticide field near by

  • @AnitaandLucas
    @AnitaandLucas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video! I didn't know I could use soil from my yard! I'll have to give it a go!

    • @dragonwithamonocle
      @dragonwithamonocle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just... Be careful. Runoff can carry pollutants really quite far, so if people in your area use weedkillers, pesticides, harsh driveway salts in winter... Might not be a great idea, even if you personally don't. Not sure HOW big of a concern it is, but you can never be too careful when it comes to keeping your pets safe.

    • @IndoorEcosystem
      @IndoorEcosystem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dragonwithamonocle very good advice. Something people always overlook.

    • @sanelceric8438
      @sanelceric8438 ปีที่แล้ว

      its cheap to buy a bag of dirt thats pesticide free, no risk of poisoning your tank

  • @ElSenorMrTaco
    @ElSenorMrTaco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So relaxing, glad to have you back.

  • @gregcoogan8270
    @gregcoogan8270 ปีที่แล้ว

    some wood on the bottom, some driftwood roots on one side to look like the roots of a tree, some angelfish and corys, along with the cardinal tetras, you'll have a great looking amazon trope tank

  • @Surajmathur861
    @Surajmathur861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #Thanku sir for giving me such eye soothing art,,,,follow u from bottom of my heart 🇮🇳

  • @omzdubz
    @omzdubz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to have you back regis

  • @lr1902
    @lr1902 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need a big driftwood in the middle and will looks amazing

  • @fbasantajr
    @fbasantajr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its been awhile, but glad to see your latest video. Thank you from NYC

  • @IsuruCharunya
    @IsuruCharunya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cool setup and nice shoes haha 😂

  • @Lee-re1by
    @Lee-re1by 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Welcome back!

  • @grey7513
    @grey7513 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you back.

  • @s.rcreations3021
    @s.rcreations3021 ปีที่แล้ว

    Verry beautiful, look natural

  • @JOATMOFA
    @JOATMOFA ปีที่แล้ว

    This is breathtaking !
    Subbed.

  • @akshaythemallu2217
    @akshaythemallu2217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been waiting for your video for a long time☺

  • @paulmasters8666
    @paulmasters8666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks great, i would have put some wood on the bottom and some corydoros.

    • @robw1571
      @robw1571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It looked like there was at least one in there right before the adding fish part.

  • @PutSomeTwazOnIt
    @PutSomeTwazOnIt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The scape looks great!

  • @adventurefamily315
    @adventurefamily315 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool, I just started setting up my aquarium

  • @Johnnyroten
    @Johnnyroten 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How much is a bag of soil? ,and wouldn’t it be easier to do the planting in a few inches of water?

  • @micheledau1294
    @micheledau1294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this simple design.

  • @rafaelrodriguez-rm8ec
    @rafaelrodriguez-rm8ec ปีที่แล้ว

    sooo peacefull to just stare

  • @franklinsimiyonraj
    @franklinsimiyonraj 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glorious setup

  • @ShinarkAndLife
    @ShinarkAndLife ปีที่แล้ว

    A nice aquascape video...and i love the way that you make it. You have a nice work and keep moving guys.

    • @CarthageHabba
      @CarthageHabba ปีที่แล้ว

      its not even aquascape, there was barely any scaping to it. hardscape at least, which is essential

  • @momomnc7206
    @momomnc7206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @Regis Aquatics What is the disc of food attached to the glass in the intro and 6 month update?

  • @bryanbaker3217
    @bryanbaker3217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe a silly question. Do any harmful chemicals come off of the painted filter pieces?

    • @imoan1976
      @imoan1976 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking same thing why not buy black ones I thought they are usually black anyway.

  • @bradleyhumphrey4505
    @bradleyhumphrey4505 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the setup, simple yet elegant!!! I was going to try something similar. However, I was going to try and use catgrass since my cat can't be bothered to eat it haha 😂😅🤪 Have you ever experimented with anything like that ? I figured if it works, it would be a super cheap alternative, and if it doesn't, well, I'm out like $5 😂

  • @zaffiruddin6808
    @zaffiruddin6808 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im so interested in setting up a fish tank with garden soil. Won’t there be an algal bloom ?

  • @EeshanKumar
    @EeshanKumar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice to see you after a long time :)

  • @SoTypicallyMeh
    @SoTypicallyMeh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    damn i wish I’d seen this before setting up my tank. i kinda want to do just jungle val from front to back and a bunch of slow-moving fish like pea puffers. no sight lines anywhere.

  • @biongryan9795
    @biongryan9795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How do you keep the sand so clean and white?

    • @TheSunIsMyDestroyer
      @TheSunIsMyDestroyer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      maintenance every day, that's the way of the sand

    • @God7315-c1r
      @God7315-c1r ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@TheSunIsMyDestroyer ohh thats exhausting

    • @TheSunIsMyDestroyer
      @TheSunIsMyDestroyer ปีที่แล้ว

      @@God7315-c1r That's why I don't have sand. I don't like sand. It's coarse, and rough, and irritating, and it gets everywhere.

  • @alanfoster8444
    @alanfoster8444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful project, pretty fish x

  • @byakko7777
    @byakko7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it, i have this fish and plants and i love see it

  • @Mahmoud99q
    @Mahmoud99q 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I own an empty aquarium. Its dimensions are 50*50*50 cm. My friend, who follows you on your page, told me... First... about the clay substrate, how high should it be... and then the second layer of sand, how high should it be? ..and how many plants should we grow...and finally, how many watts should the lighting be and how many hours should it be on...and I am sorry for the long question.. I am following you from Palestine.

  • @DoQuangHau
    @DoQuangHau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow, so beautiful

  • @llantood23
    @llantood23 ปีที่แล้ว

    The matte black background paint. Is it just matte black interior paint? I want to do this also looks so good

  • @shylakatreenn
    @shylakatreenn 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    looks so good

  • @HeadsetProfessional
    @HeadsetProfessional 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is it safe to use any organic top soil the same way as long as it has no pesticides?

  • @zubershaikh5546
    @zubershaikh5546 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woow so beautiful I have little planned aquarium

  • @djssquibbs3295
    @djssquibbs3295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool man! saludos desde Costa Rica :)

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice setup great job👍

  • @FoolyLiving
    @FoolyLiving ปีที่แล้ว

    Why does my val not get longer than 3"? It will spread fine, but it stays short and I've supposedly got the one that grows OUT of the tank so it should get long.

    • @RegisAquatics
      @RegisAquatics  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m guessing it was mislabeled as jungle Vallisneria, but it’s actually dwarf Sagittaria. Jungle Vallisneria is the one you want and grows about 1-2’/week while dwarf Sagittaria maxes out at 3-4” tall

  • @davidwilliams5407
    @davidwilliams5407 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful tank and great photography! I've been away from the hobby for about 30 years. I'd very much like to get back into it after I retire next year. Things have obviously charged a lot in the last 30 years (e.g., you can have fish and plants shipped to you now?!?). I've got a million questions. I'll look for the answers to most of my questions in other videos, but I do have one question now. Isn't it a risk to use dirt from the wild? Couldn't there be toxins in the dirt, or couldn't the dirt cause undesirable pH changes or something?

  • @Ace-gs7fv
    @Ace-gs7fv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning

  • @taNNinhabitat
    @taNNinhabitat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice setup

  • @ruhrpott7436
    @ruhrpott7436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice!!! And the crypts didn't make it?

    • @RegisAquatics
      @RegisAquatics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! The crypts did well but I removed most of them because they looked out of place.

  • @titorengha_nature
    @titorengha_nature 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful, I love it 👍

    • @RegisAquatics
      @RegisAquatics  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @yudikhdk8928
      @yudikhdk8928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never expect using simple dirt for base...i thought fancy soil bag, i hope i can immitate yours

  • @RudyDwiHandoko
    @RudyDwiHandoko 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video❤

  • @mountaingreenery
    @mountaingreenery ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is so inspiring

  • @crimegeek
    @crimegeek ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video

  • @azamshakoor3098
    @azamshakoor3098 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice set up bro 👍👌

  • @RaviKumar-oh8um
    @RaviKumar-oh8um ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow very nature 💯💯💯🏞️🏞️🏞️

  • @QueenArtAquaticDesign
    @QueenArtAquaticDesign ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing bro

  • @KyleS369
    @KyleS369 ปีที่แล้ว

    not sure if you will see this but could you tell me if your running all the color on the RGB planted light 100% or how to you have your setting on your light ?

  • @Gabensy
    @Gabensy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it
    Subscribed

  • @carlosmejia3454
    @carlosmejia3454 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Beautiful aquarium, very nice. Size?

  • @Patrickjk
    @Patrickjk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All good bro?? Didnt see you posting for a long time...

    • @RegisAquatics
      @RegisAquatics  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everything is good, just been busy at work. I have a few more videos I'm editing now, should have out soon!

  • @siehop88
    @siehop88 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing ❤❤

  • @emersonrocha1665
    @emersonrocha1665 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Meu aquário também é plantado e seu fundo é de húmus com terra preta, eu coloquei uma rede mosquiteira para separar a terra, essa montagem que ele fez vai dar problemas no futuro pois quando for remover alguma planta a terra vai se misturar na areia (pior sendo branca) e vai dar problemas. Para que seja plantado com terra precisa por a lateríta a dolomita, turfa e npk no fundo, as plantas precisam de tudo isso e leva muito tempo para a estabilidade, meu aquário levou quase 6 meses para suportar a vida de camarões.

  • @dutchbird100
    @dutchbird100 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No shots of the diatom phase?

  • @jimmycha12345
    @jimmycha12345 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many bags of the 20lb did you use? 2? 3? Let me know. I’m looking to do a 75G

  • @CharlestonWhiteTV
    @CharlestonWhiteTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dope content

  • @MrBearAquarium
    @MrBearAquarium 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    wow 😍

  • @kacamatamancing
    @kacamatamancing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mantab lur

  • @andriandjaya
    @andriandjaya 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice super cool ❤️

  • @RiWaTbeK
    @RiWaTbeK 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @floppyspb-user
    @floppyspb-user 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Красиво ! Финал отличный )

  • @MrSalazar8286
    @MrSalazar8286 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get your lid from?

  • @scooman
    @scooman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to have different kinds of tanks. Also used to breed cichlids. I could never seem to get the hang of neons. I had a ton of books, other breeders. Had water and tanks checked, but could not get them past 6-8 weeks. Then they’d start dying. So I stopped trying to keep them.

    • @Leib33
      @Leib33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These are not not Neon Tetras, but Cardinal Tetras, which somehow are much more resilient.

    • @robw1571
      @robw1571 ปีที่แล้ว

      Neons are susceptible to even small changes in their environment. I wish the fish industry would be more upfront about certain fish like that but I guess they'd lose their market value then. These days I only source tank raised fish. It limits what I can get but that's fine by me.

  • @drganesan62
    @drganesan62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just vallisneria is back and dwarf Sagittarius in front with some floating plants that's all

  • @SamBentley-c1x
    @SamBentley-c1x ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, what sand was used in the video please?

  • @Hobilerle
    @Hobilerle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing✌️

  • @LeFleur80
    @LeFleur80 ปีที่แล้ว

    I planted valseneria but it died and I don't know how to keep it from dying, any recommendations ?

  • @divyaswejan431
    @divyaswejan431 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brother What sand u have used in it?

  • @Catslife-tv
    @Catslife-tv ปีที่แล้ว

    Sacré travail 👍
    Je m'abonne

  • @Moerp100
    @Moerp100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn't it risky using soil from a farmland? Because of all the pesticides and fertilizer?

  • @Sathish_12
    @Sathish_12 ปีที่แล้ว

    so no need of liquid ferts and Co2 & what is the difference in using costly Aquasoil like ADA & soil from backyard?

    • @yawg333
      @yawg333 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can see the difference. the Vallisneria and sagittaria didnt grow much in 3 months. and the crypts are either dead or dwarfed.
      this setup wont let you grow alternanthera, rotala or even elodea. aquarium plants need nutrient dense substrate because a lot of it is lost in the water column. if you want to lock in aquasoil nutrients you can cap that with small gravel layer. your most important equipment is your filter and light. CO2 is just an accelerant and can control algae.

  • @maryannyoung326
    @maryannyoung326 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you use fertilizers?

  • @ViniApolinario
    @ViniApolinario ปีที่แล้ว

    Aren't the vallisneria alkalizing your water?

  • @emersonrocha1665
    @emersonrocha1665 ปีที่แล้ว

    meus aquários são com húmus, isso que ele fez dá muito errado, o substrato precisa ser isolado para que vc possa trabalhar as plantas!

  • @darkrose8777
    @darkrose8777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What paint brand did you use?

  • @jayamanisam797
    @jayamanisam797 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you used RO water?