How to guide on aquarium stem plants: planting, choosing, caring for and general maintenance.
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- 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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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.
Hey! Thank you for the kind words. It sounds like you have a very cool job!
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 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
🤣🤣🤣 thank you so much for the kind and funny comment.
I'm glad you are enjoying the content, more vids on the way.
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!
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.
Thank you, yeah I have plans to cover ferts and feeds in a future video. Glad you're enjoying the content. ❤️
Every stem plant I've tried all died...grrrrrr! Also, all floaters and moss.
@@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.
@@pocobull I agree Dean. Same here.
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. 🌱
Thank you ❤️
Thank you for the plant lessons today! Some of them are easier to grow than to pronounce 😉
Happy fish keeping everyone!
Oh my word. I have watched so many CZcams 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!
Loving the videos!! I’m getting ready to attempt my first planted tank and in my CZcams 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!!
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!
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
Thank you! That's awesome, future videos will cover other types of plant. But stem are the best place to start in my opinion. ❤️❤️❤️
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.
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!
Thank you Matthew. Good info. Proud of the work you're doing.
I was able to save my mint Charlie’s, propagate them, and got the background of my tank looking better. Great video
Thanks, Matt!
Thank you so much for showing up close and step by step how to plant the plants!
Great tips! Thanks Matt 🙏🏼
Great job Matt
Nice one Matt. Great video. Love what your doing an spreading your knowledge 👍
Thanks for the video, Matt!
I’m soo glad youtube suggested your video. Such a good explanation!
great to see it done in real time .Thanks.
Yesss! Just getting into planted tanks so this is perfect timing.
Awesome, hope you have fun! ❤️
Another great vid matt. Very informative. Keep up the great work
Great video! Thanks.
That was so incredibly helpful! Thank you!
Very clear and fantastic video Matt!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video!
Great video! Well done Matt
Great video!
Many thanks. 👍
Fantastic content right there. Cheers
Thank you Matt for putting out such useful videos! Appreciate these fundamentals
Thank you for the kind words! ❤️
Awesome video mate keep up the awesome work. Love it
Any tips for planting is always good! 👏
Excellent. You have the gift. Keep it up.
Great video and demonstration. Love the outtakes at the beginning of videos
What a lovely in depth video on stem plant care!
Thank you Matt 😊
Thank you ❤️
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!
Nice to see you making your own videos! Thanks for all the info and I look forward to what comes next.
Thank you! ❤️
this was amazing, thank you
Great video! Very much to the point and step by step visuals. Wonderful job Matt 👏🏻
Love your personality and how you make it fun as well as informative content 😊
Great video, more detail that I would have expected!
Another amazing video Matt! Recently really got into stem plants and it’s opened tons of new doors in the hobby!
That's awesome, cheers for the kind comment❤️
Oh please make more of these!!! This was very helpful. I have a hard time understanding this, so this beginner info was VERY useful!!!
Your babblings have resonated with me Matt! Um thank you as always for all the tank fish and plant knowledge!
Hahaha I'm glad to have helped. ❤️
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
The sounds like a plan.....
Man IS offering pruning info. Insane information with bright delivery....
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.
Great tutorial Matt! Thanks for the video!
Thank you ❤️
I really enjoy your "regular guy" demeanor dont change and keep videos coming, thanks
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.
Thank you ! ❤️
Great🐟Video🐠Matt🐡 looking forward to learning more about aquarium plants.
Really good video thanks Matt, that was helpful!
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!
Thank you, don't let MD hear you say that hahaha 🤣
Thank you this was very educational. Your doing a great job can't wait to see more educational stuff from you and your channel.
Thank you, there are definitely more on the way! ❤️
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!
Thank you I'm glad you're finding them useful. ❤️
Great video Mathew, packed full of useful information. I love the videos you make with MD.
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.
Love your store Mat! and great topic..Your plants instore look great!!
Thank you buddy, much appreciated.
Great video again Matt. You're a natural 🙂
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
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
Me too, they are so versatile ❤️
Thanks for the video, I'm just getting into stem plants and this was the perfect video for me.
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
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 💚💚💚
💕 So fun seeing you more often than a quick trip with MD....Keep it up! 💕
Thank you, glad you are enjoying it! ❤️
Great video! Thankyou😉
Super information that any one can understand😊
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.
Total novice here, you have just given me the confidence to plant my new aquarium. Great video ty.
You’ve got genuine character on cam. You’re very likable and your depth of knowledge is evident. Bravo.
Thank you, brilliant video for a beginner like me.
Another great video...thanks
Thank you ❤️
Thanks Matt great information
Thank you ❤️
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. 🐠🐟
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!
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.
But we’ll worth the drive,I did a 5 hour round trip this weekend just to go there & it was so worth it
Very impormative. It's one of the best fish aquariums vlogger.
This is quickly becoming my favourite channel, keep the Faith Mat, you have a real talent for this our kid 🤜🏻 Peace! ✌️
Cheers buddy, much appreciated ❤️
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
Great informative video! Looking forward to the other videos of plants.
Glad you liked it
Thanks Matt 😘😘😘
This was great! Thank you. And I really enjoy the humorous stuff sprinkled in lol
You are most welcome 😂 glad I could make you laugh! ❤️
@@FishShopMatt thank you ❤️
Brilliant video really beginner friendly now I’m off to trim some of my plants 🌱 looking forward to next episode
Thank you ❤️
Thank you for the great tips 👌
Thank you!
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!
Thank you for your kind words! ❤️❤️❤️
nice vid mate keep em coming n well keep a watching
Cheers buddy ❤️
Amazing video Mr. Matt. Keep up the good work
Thank you ❤️
Great tutorial Matt 🤗
Thank you! ❤️
Great video. More about plants
Thank you and will do! ❤️
very good advice for me a beginner thanks
Precise, concise, nice
Thank you
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! ❤🙏
As much as I've tried (a lot), I simply can't use tweezers for planting. Usually end up pushing plants down into substrate with my meat hooks hahaha. Really do enjoy getting free plants by cutting stems as they grow up to the top. Takes a little while and some patience for them to grow but the entire hobby is a journey. So glad I found your channel. I live way over in Utah but boy oh boy would I love to have a shop like yours around me. Would love to visit your location and if course MD's studio if I ever get a chance. Thanks again for all the great content!
Another great video. Top job ✌️
Thank you ❤️
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!
Hahaha at least you know for next time! ❤️
Nice one Matt, the all seeing bearded wonder :)
Yay stems I feel are so underrated, very helpful as always I think I might have put some of my stems to close together so going to be mindful of that for the next scape Ty for the tips 🌸❤️
Thank you, they should be fine just keep trimming and I'm sure they will bush up.
Really great way to explain. Thanks 💯👍✌️
Cheers buddy ❤️
u make a really great video Matt. xx
Thanks ❤️❤️
Man thoses videos from a new kind a fishtuber (an actual fishstore owner) bring a real breeze in the fishtuber community! keep the great work Matt ! cheers from france :)
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️