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I think the Blue Star endker is so beautiful. They do live a bit longer than guppies, which is good as I will give them all names and become very attached.

Had hoped to set up a small dirted tank next to my bed, but my health hasn’t cooperated. Still intend to do it! Your videos are great. Saved this one. Cookie sheets are great potting trays as well.

This is a great tip if you wanted to put dirt into the tank and move it. Just my experience with a lot of plants pots stunt their growth. You know me I’m a die hard aquatic soil person. Dirt is not only a mess issue for me however. It’s the super thick substrate layer you need I don’t like. Especially against the front glass. It’s also the wide swings of nutrient levels in potting soil as well as the amount of nutrients in it. It tends to pack more while wet too and can have the anoxic issues. One reason aquasoil was made to mimick akadama soil. It lets water flor through it easily. Plus other benefits. Some aquasoils can have the inconsistencies in nutrient levels as well. So why I generally always stick with Tropica soil. Plus when I break a tank down I can reuse the soil many times before it has to be tossed. At that point great to throw in the flower beds and help them grow 😅

i was following this technique all along without even knowing it! 😅

Great video. I use dirt from my backyard with black sand to cap it. Ever since I switched my ten gallon to dirt, my corkscrew Val has went from dark green to a maroon red. Idk why, and it’s not dying as the strands are extremely thick and healthy looking and it’s shooting runners like crazy that are more red than the mother plant. At first I was concerned, but it pairs really well with the dwarf Lillies. My only complaint is my female crown tail is dark red and she camouflages too well next to all the red, lol. Dirt is unmatched!

Terra Cotta also adds tanins to the water

Love my different dirted tanks two different styles of dirting done but may try this method in a separate tank. Dirt in media bag works wonders to keep things clean.

I’d love to keep a pair of betta rubra, some day one day❤ This is Amazing! INSTANT SUBSCRIBE🌻 keep it up!

I have two dirted tanks with a sand cap. The tanks are amazing. I learned it from FF.

Stealing ideas is called learning.

Great tip about burying the pot! I am going to try that in my old gravel tank. I’ve enjoyed having my dirted tank, but I don’t move the plants in there as much. Little plants aren’t too difficult, but I have a huge red rose amazon sword plant that isn’t going anywhere. 🤣 Have fun at Aquashella!

Which tanks are you using behind you?

I've always wanted to keep Congo Tetras but have only had smaller tanks so they wouldn't work. I don't have a tank now but if I did it would be cherry barbs, beautiful and hardy.

Great idea BUT you didn't show the growth results?

That is a great idea for dipping your toe into dirted tanks. I've done a few and love them. I put the soil in media bags. Also a great way to keep the soil contained when moving plants around. And yes, the roots can get thru the mesh the bags are made of.

Whaaat?? That’s so darn cute! I know what I’m trying next! Maybe this will work better for my stem plants? I can’t keep stem plants from melting to oblivion to save my life 😅

Nice! I have a whole tank with the plants in glass containers which sit on sand just so I could trellis the layout. Looks great. It's a genus only tank, Cryptocoryne! I love them, there are so many to choose from and with such awesome variety.

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Thanks, Joanna! I can’t wait to use this tip! Being in the Denver, CO metro area, your timing is perfect, all our garden places have put all the plants out. Awesome idea! And I’ll catch you next week! ❤❤❤

I tried this method a few times in the past with water wisteria, ludwigia repens and val with no success, I don't know why it just doesn't work out for me.

I have a beautiful dirted tank I started last month. It’s been amazing! Zero algae! Happy fish and shrimp! I wish I would have tried this when I first started fish keeping three years ago. Be patient when you fill it with water. Buy lots of plants. Be smart about your lighting. You will be amazed at the growth in no time at all.

Very interesting !

I had candy tetras and I loved them!!❤

This works really well in outdoor summer tubs as well!

Don’t fear the dirt. Lol a dirt tank just takes a little commitment like a good relationship. With a good marriage once you get it right and it’s good you don’t wanna mess with it.🤣

I make my own fake hollow rocks out of polymer clay and do the same thing 😊🇦🇺❤️

New to the hobby as of Nov 23 I started out with the planted sand tanks.they are absolutely thriving and wouldn’t do it any other way👍

If you decide to commit further to a dirted tank - put the compost into zip up filter media bags, and then cap with sand. The roots can get into the bags but they really help keep the compost in place

Great Idea can't wait to try it

All my tanks are dirted. Nature manages them all!!👍

I'd tell folks to wet that sand down first, bc some may float if you put a dry cup of dirt with sand directly into the tank. Love this idea, though. I stopped doing fully dirted tanks bc they are a pain imo. Dirt always gets me green hair algae, and they're a disgusting, smelly mess to tear down.

I too have done this the past year. One little tip I would suggest is to add some larger pebbles or rocks on top of the sand. My little corydoras and fish were able to uproot the plants when shuffling around and grazing in the pots. So frustrating after they had been planted for a couple of weeks! Thanks for your knowledge!!!!

or just put the dirt in a mesh bag before covering with sand :)))))))))))))))))))

I can hardly wait till next week ❤

Ever considered mesh bags

Such a cool idea! I can’t wait to try this! Also can’t wait to hopefully see you guys at Aquashella in a couple of days!

Ugh planted tanks with dirt are the bane of my existence. This is a very good idea, plus easy to move plant to a different tank if you want. I’m looking forward to your telling us how to plant in aqua soil. I have no luck getting my stuff to stay in that! So frustrating.

I have Val in pots with gravel substrate and root tabs and they grow like weeds, which is what they are. I will try your tip next time because I am curious about dirted tanks but like you I am chicken.

I may try this and see what happens. 😊(Gina)

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Great video 😊 u get a wrench lol

I like to use those little pots to make mini bonsai trees. Great idea for the aquarium.

Fantastic idea, I think I'll try this!

I like to learn & listen to comments. I am always learning at 75. I like your channel. Easy to watch. Great host. Very well explained. A great husband and wife team caring for fish & teaching others.

Pretty cool idea. I'm actually in the process of doing a fully dirted 20 tall. Never done one but I see so many folks have great success now it's my turn haha

Ive had dirted tanks from the beginning. One thing I'll note is that I used organic soil with no perlite or artificial ferts. I move my plants around alot too, but i have a 2" sand cap and if you just bob the plant up and down, like you're jig fishin, the sand keeps the dirt from floating up!

I am definitely going to try this

I'm gonnaa try one in my 110 I'msetting up for rainbows next week. thanks

Great idea Joanna. I assume we must use a soil that has no fertilizer in it? Might be hard to find since it seems that’s all big box stores have.

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