How to Grow Pothos in your Aquarium | Aquarium Plant Filter
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- čas přidán 17. 01. 2020
- Learn how to grow Pothos in your planted aquarium. Pothos is extremely efficient at removing nutrients from the water column. This plant can practically act as a plant filter, it will reduce the number of water changes you need to do, it will improve your water quality, and it looks great! It is also incredibly easy to grow. Pothos is the perfect addition to any low tech planted tank.
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hey Handsome, is it okay if ill put MoneyPlant / Photos to a plastic aquarium with fish but w/out airpump?
I appreciate that you taught us how to do it ourselves instead of just showing us what you had
I’m glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for the video my wife’s plant will be cut soon 😂😂
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Lmao im 18 but i cut my moms off haha.
This is one of my proudest tanks, the pothos plants add some green uptop since its hard to aquascape vertically
Dude I’ve had fish tanks for years AND grown indoor plants, including golden pothos (and silver satin), for years and never even thought of this! I’m amazed! Lol
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Enjoy!
That suction cup idea is awesome! That's exactly what I'm gonna try in the sump!
Works like a charm!
Pothos are my FAVORITE plant. I have them every where in my house. I’m new to aquariums though and stumbling upon this video pleases me! I’m so happy I can use them in my betta tank. Truly appreciate the effort and time you put into this video my friend 😁
I am glad you found the video helpful! Pothos is right up there as a favorite for me too! 😁
Thanks for the tutorial! it definitely looks great in the tank. also, I love how calm and relaxing this video is.
I’m glad you like the tank and enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching :)
I didn't know you could grow these in the water like that. Super cool! Thanks Aquadude!
They keep the water clean 🧽:)
I'm gonna try this out! Thanks for the video! Happy Holidays!
Thanks for the advice definitely going to try this out
nice idea with the suction cups....we did a video on this where we drilled holes through a piece of slate and brought it out the top....great easy plant to grow out of an aquarium.....can't wait to see an update on how it's doing....
Thanks!! I will checkout your video, your idea with the slate is awesome! Thanks for tuning in, Ill have an update on this tank soon so stay posted :)
Just did it !!!! Thanks a lot for this video!
Very helpful video. You pulled out those plants to give us a detailed output. Really appreciate your effort and dedication. Great work.
Thank you!!!
Fabulous video. Lots of info on the steps including very good example, stayed on topic, awesome comments about the 5:50 min mark about imagining what a tank can look like. I love the vision and video presentation. Keep doing what your doing!
Thanks for the comments!!! I am glad you enjoyed the video :)
Fantastic aqua scape, you're getting me stoked to set up another tank.
Thanks!!! Do it!!!!!
Just found your video. Excellent! Good information I've not seen other places, also more scientific than much thats out there on the internet. Thanks!
I am glad you found the video helpful! ☺️
Thank you for really Explaining and Showing how to propagate the plant and place it in the water. I was looking for alternate ways to keep my tank healthy and I was surprised to see that the plant I have an abundance of around my home can also be used in my aquarium!! Thanks again!!
Pothos is a great plant, in a lot of ways! Glad you enjoyed the content :)
Another great way is to put them in the back of power filter Great video
Exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Thanks for watching and commenting!!! Cheers!
Good tutorial. I love my pothos. Well done🌱🌱🐟👍🏻
Thanks Mike! Pothos really is an excellent addition to any aquarium!
I took a cutting of pothos, opened my hang-on-back filter, and inserted the bottom of the stem into my filter.
The cutting wilted for a few days, but after that, it sprang up and came to life. It is now sucking nitrates out of what was, otherwise, an unplanted tank. 👍
Good stuff!
Thank you. I will try this in my arowana tank 😍
Keep an eye on them, if the fish eat the roots I would probably remove the pathos 👍
I sub now! Thanks!
I have pothos. I looked at it and figured I could grow it in my aquarium. Guess I way right. Yaaay!!! Plants
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Excellent video. Can the suction cups be submerged? Wasn't sure about the metal piece causing any issues underwater
Thx im goin to take some of my moms plant hehe🙂
Subbed cause pothos. Never knew about this Will try.
Thanks for the sub :) Good luck!
Nice idea & it succeed in my tank🤘🏻
Hey! Awesome, I am glad its working for you 😊
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Put a airstone under the pothos roots they will grow faster and healthier. If you don't sometime the root will rot
Keep an eye out for the next video, I actually just put a couple air stones on really low flow in the tank. I’m using less floating plants now so I m trying to break up biofilm, increase gas exchange and promote root growth. Im already seeing increased root growth, so you nailed it! I’ve noted hydroponic systems using this technique, too which is cool.
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You earned a new sub. Excellent idea. cheers!
Thank you!!!
Do you have experience with submerging any of the pothos leaves? Great video btw looking forward to more!
If you have the majority of the leaves above water then some can persist underwater. The underwater leaves won’t do you much good other than providing an aesthetic appeal and may be prone to algae. Just make sure most leaves are above water :)
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Nice Tank
Thank you!
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Way to go will!
Thanks man! My channel has grown like crazy! Quickly approaching 3,000 subscribers 😊
Hard work, pays off! Congrats!
It has haha. Thanks for checking in dude, I hope you are doing well!
I've discovered recently they also grow well completely submerged and my nerites can't seem to break them.
After 2 yrs of thriving all the leaves fell off and began growing under the surface. So far they're doing great
I’ve heard some reports of this as well! I’ve never tried it but I am curious 🧐
This happened to me as well. I stuck a cutting in my tank and two leaves grew in the water, though the leaf out of water ended up dying. New leaves still going strong though!
so it can be grown fully submerged with leaves underwater?
what did u do exactly?
i wanna try tooo
it would be a great free of cost submersible aquarium plant
@Sandid Saman So far, yes. Though I recommend starting out with the size you want it to be because their growth seems to stunt after about 6 months of being* submerged. I have a few tanks, so the parameters are more of a range.
Temp 70-80 ° F
Ph 7.2-8
Gh 10
Medium-bright lighting
I've recently begun using root tabs on them to see if they'll grow more. Co2 may work as well or better, but I've never tried it. I keep platys, kuhli loaches, Cory cats, guppies, cherry shrimp, lambchop rasboras, and a myriad of snails. So far, they've all done well.
I planted the roots into the substrate, leaving the stems/rhizomes visible. I tried gluing a couple of plants to rocks in the beginning, but the stems always rotted at the glue point within a week.
Good luck! Let me know how it goes if you think of it😀
I really wish I'd video documented it all, but I really didn't think it would work lol
@Sandid Saman p.s. this goes without saying but, make certain to wash the roots and leaves really well and try to use plants grown in organic soil
Thanks for the informative video. My pothos have been in my aquarium for a couple of years. Leaves are healthy as well as the stems. However, the roots, if any, are very short or non-existent. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Hmmmm, are they green or white? If green they may be getting to much light. Is the plant producing new leaves too?
@@AquariumPlantLab One stem is green but the majority of the stems are white. Leaves are being produced but at a slow rate.
Love the video, I aim to be like you. Could you give me any advice?
Thanks, I appreciate it! Obviously my channel is pretty small but it is growing. I would recommend uploading on a regular(ish) schedule. I try to upload once a week, with videos dropping on the weekends. Try to establish a brand with your content so that viewers have some regularity. Work on your titles and thumbnails and just keep on uploading. The more you upload the faster your channel should grow. Cheers!
OMGOSH! What is the blue fish? GORGEOUS!!!
Electric Blue Acara 👍
I'm starting to have also my own it's already growing
Great!!!
Hey I did exactly like you did but 2 leaves are already yellow and falling off. How much light do they actually need
I love Pothos ....what kind of fish is that at 4:34?
My thought was that maybe you could hook up with aquarium maintenance company to sell your plants as well
Also I've been looking at hydroponic propagation of aquarium plants based out of Denmark or the Netherlands. It uses tray aquaculture for almost every plant that we actually see in the aquarium business maybe you'd want to take a look at that if I find the link I'll post it
Good idea! Ive thought about doing partnerships. The grow method they use in most large scale commercial setups is called hydroponic flood tables. In the long run I would be moving to something like that for my business. I just don't have enough space... Yet 😁. A few companies that use these techniques are Tropica and Dennerle.
oh, really like your video and would love to work with you, I have an aquarium light product that needs an unboxing video made, can you help me?
My tank temperature is 30 degrees will it grow in warm water sir?
That is getting up there but I would expect pothos to grow fine in warmer water. Why not give it a shot!?
So if I have plants do I not need my filter going? I just got duckweed and the filter just flung it all over the tank and made it so I could barely see my fish so I turned it off for tonight.
Potentially! That’s kind of a difficult question to answer though. Depends on how many fish you have. How strong your lights are. How much you feed. Etc. i personally don’t use filters other than sometimes just a sponge filter. The trick is to have a low fish load. Feed sparingly. Have lots of plants that grow quickly.
Ultimately you will want to closely monitor your water quality for several weeks. If your ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, stay in acceptable ranges then you should be good to ditch the filter :)
Will this fix my green hair algae ?
Would you recommend a pair of EBA in a 20 gallon?
I would say that a 20 gallon would be pushing it. You could probably get away with it if you have some strong filtration, test water regularly, and change water as needed. The space would be a little tight in my opinion, but I would worry more about stable water parameters. I would strongly recommend going with a 29 gallon or larger for 2 EBA. Hope that helps!
Is it.posiible the pothos take to many nitrates out of the water ?? Idk if fish. Eed alittle bit to live or not ?
I don't believe so, most fish focused folks try to get nitrates as low as possible. Plant focused folks on the other hand should try to maintain some nitrates to benefit the plants.
Could you use the entire plan for example just take it out the pot and put it in water???
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I bought a small pothos plant in a pot of soil. It isn't tall enough yet to cut so I've pulled the roots out of the soil cleaned off the excess soil and placed the roots in the tank. The first time around after 2 weeks the roots became sludgy/mushy so I've assumed the plant is rotting. I've tried again a couple of days ago. Will this work the way I've done it? There is an airstone below the roots.
The old roots will need to be replaced with roots adapted to being under saturated conditions. This just takes time :)
soil roots are different than water roots. i suggest propagating from a bigger mother plant with more nodes so that water roots can grow :)
After cutting the pothos. Should i let the stem heal first before putting it directly to my aquarium?
I typically drop it right into the tank. You could probably wait a bit though if you are concerned about it. Pothos is so hardy Im sure you could give it several hours if you would like.
My nitrates are still reaching 100ppm even with a pothos ! It's very low stocked, two filters with about 2.5 kg of biohomr media. (250 litres) Shall I add more pothos ?
zero15388 more water changes are the best way to remove nitrates, pothos can only go so much
If you are truly low stocked then you shouldn’t have nitrates that high. Make sure you don’t over feed. Pothos should be able to suck up excess nitrates in a low stocked tank, make sure the pothos is getting plenty of light. Light drives photosynthesis and subsequently nutrient uptake. I would do a few large water changes to get those nitrates down, do minimum feedings, boost light on the Pothos, then monitor nitrates. Should fix your problem :)
Any idea how long it takes to start working? Have 3 smaller cuttings with roots in my tank now (have had it in there about a week)but no change yet. And how quick does it grow?
you should get roots sprouting in a week or two, once established I get 1-2 leaves a week and the roots grow a noticeable amount every day!
Did you have any luck with it?
West Senkovec the plant is thriving but it really hasn’t reduced nitrates in any way all. No idea why
@@thepurpletortoise5794 Thanks, you saved me the trouble
West Senkovec no problemo!!
how long would it take me to grow one like the one you showed first on the door frame?
Thanks!
Probably 6 months or so 👍
I’ve gotten free pothos from Lowe’s a couple times by getting there while they’re unloadinga plant shipment. It’s not uncommon for pieces of the plant to get ripped off during unpacking and end up on the floor. This stuff is nigh impossible to kill
Thats awesome! and your right it really is pretty much impossible to kill 😁
I try it but why my pothos plant going to die its turning brown the leaves
Uh oh! Did you have a node submerged? You need to have a node with a brown bump on it for roots to sprout from. Good luck!
What are those small surface plants in the last minute or so? The roots are so tiny
Those are called Salvinia Minima
@@AquariumPlantLab Thank you!
Can you take the pothos out of the soil with the roots then wash it ect plz let me know thanks
you can but the roots will likely die and be replaced by new ones. I would recommend starting with a cutting and just a few roots 👍
@@AquariumPlantLab ok thanks
Any variety would work?
Yup, but I would focus on the ones that are most readily available as they tend to grow best.
Can they be completely submerge in water? Like just plant them like any other aquarium plants
They might live like that for awhile but ultimately I would place a bet that they would die. I would keep the majority of the leaves above the water line 👍
@@AquariumPlantLab Oh I see, sad I had a friend I met on social media that they can be fully submerged and that its really good for his betta sorority tank. Maybe he was wrong
Can you just lay the potus on top of water ?
Mine is growing underwater. If only I can send you a pix of it here.
I tried growing pothos this way in my aquarium, with just the roots below the water. But the stems turned white and the leaves wilted. Pothos is supposed to be the easiest plant. What did I do wrong?
I haven't gotten an answer looking through CZcams videos or online... so I'm wondering.... will pothos grow in your aquatium with water agitation?
I doubt it. Maybe if you had both submerged leaves and emersed. In that case you might be able to!
Thx im ganna take my moms plant hehe🙂🤣
How about pennyworth in aquarium
oooo I may make a video about that. Thanks for the idea!
Can the pothos be submerged in the aquarium?
Most of the leaves will need to be above the waterline. If it is fully submerged it will eventually die, though it would probably take a long time!
Do your cichlids eat the roots?
Mine didn't however I wouldn't put it past them 😆. If you have fish that like to eat plants then I would not use pathos.
is that blck water ?? Mann black water is so hard to maintain gud job :)
It actually isn't! Just has a black background and black substrate
Can these be fully submerged?
If most leaves were out of water I bet some could do okay underwater. That said I wouldn’t count on it. I would look to more traditional aquarium plants for this 👍
@@AquariumPlantLab ok thank you
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One sub at a time ☝️!!! Thanks for your continued support everyone!!! Can’t wait to see where we go this year 😊
Yes, thank you. I’m a plant lover, and I will be subscribing 🎀💝
Yo ight so u gotta take back of tsnk out side tank put suck cups 4 to 6 long bout 4 going down make rows with hooks u use this plant as ur back round bc it lower can get light but not dropping water level and be careful as it grows put it down a row of see thru suction cups no more cheap not best looking back rounds and if been then for years u can get pretty thick with leaves so no spaces and u get light with out lowering water and background perfect but do it out side tank bc wasted light in power and if can't be fully under water what u do
You could definitely grow the pathos outside the tank and use suction cups on the outside glass! Good idea! This tank was designed to be more of a paludarium though, which is why the water was lowered. Cheers!
U know I Hurd to Manny like Corey from co op say not best back round u use the light make a back round wasted light but u feel me just said way to do it full tank of water like u said u smart bc most would read that be like y bc fill tank all way and get more filtering plants less water changes and hygropomics or aquaponics have the suction cut plant root cups u put lava rock in it I'd do bc roots will grow thru the holes and can't move it could as much if u gonna do it to with lid out in and out hoke of lid but u get it for kids ect watching these to that be cool but need this or that well hear an idea 💡
I just have a small question I heard that is deadly to have them in the aquarium with turtles is it true?
I would say that is true with most turtles. They would eat your fish happily haha 😆
The leaves are toxic that's why its dangerous if the dead leaves fall underwater. Nippy fish and turtles can get sick and even die.
Joshua Tuason ah good point. I thought this comment came in on a fish video, hence my response.
You’re right Pothos is toxic if ingested, at least by mammals. If you have fish or turtles that chew on the plant then best to avoid.
Some people can’t have this plant because their cats or dogs will chew on them and get sick! Thanks for pointing that out!
I always had good luck growing pothos like this but after a few months the roots always rot away
Could be a nutrient deficiency in the water column. If you aren't already I would suggest an all in one liquid aquarium plant fertilizer :)
I dose an all in one fert, along with a few extras to make up for nutrition deficiency. I've never had a perfectly dialed tank, there's always a bit of algae on the anubias, but besides that the plants all are doing well. Maybe I should just try it again 🤷 anyway I love the videos man!! I love watching your emersed growing videos! I can't decide if I like your Java fern, or your anubias more ! If it's possible it'd be exciting to see you grow some crypts out of water as well, then you'd have all three of my favorite plants !! 😅
Hmmmm not sure why your Pothos roots keep rotting then! Maybe they are getting too much light. Roots tend to prefer darkness or at least not much direct light light intensity.
I’m glad you enjoy the content! I am definitely planning on growing some crypts in the near future!!! Thanks for your support :)
@@AquariumPlantLab I never thought of that! That may be the issue. Thanks!
My roots aren’t doing that well. I think the loaches be trashing them.
Do you have the plants in the tank or leaves outside the tank and roots in it?
@@AquariumPlantLab I have a turtle tank and I want to plant a pothos but can I submerge the plant or only the roots?
Just the roots with Pothos. Might want to do some research as to whether or not Pothos is safe with turtles. The leaves are toxic if eaten so best to avoid if your turtle wants to munch.
@@AquariumPlantLab I did research an it said that its harmless to turtles and fish if eaten
Well that’s good 👍. I know it’s toxic to cats and dogs. I think I would still be cautious if my pet was trying to eat it. It’s a beautiful plant!
It is not toxic to fish?
If they eat it then best to avoid, otherwise should be just fine. I’ve had it in my tanks for years now 👍
@@AquariumPlantLab aww thank you!
Cut plant, dip in water. Got it.
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Why did you drop the water level down?
I presume it was to keep the leaves above water.
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Thanks for the video! I’d get rid of the background music. It’s not needed and was distracting.
Thanks for the comment! I have moved away from background music in most videos as of late. I am glad you found the video helpful 👍
I just want to make sure is this devils ivy?
It is!
What is the exact name of the pothos plant?
Like what cultivar or scientific name?
@@AquariumPlantLab both if available. Thank you
Nice content but please improve the audio quality.
Thank you! and I have :) this is an older video
Great video volume 😅
Thanks 😅
Is it toxic to turtles ?
I wouldn't recommend pathos for turtles or fish that eat plants. It does have a toxin in it that really should be avoided with such livestock. 👍
@@AquariumPlantLab fish too??? Ok thanks for the tip
Mainly just fish that eat leaves or roots. If they do that then I would just avoid Pothos to be safe. Most little fish don’t do this, but each species is different ☺️
Do you add fertilizer in your tank to help your pothos grow?
I do, I use liquid fertilizer designed for aquarium use so that is safe for fish. I recommend Easy Green by aquarium coop or Thrive.
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Man I had some but it was out side my house I hope it doesn't grow larva inside my tank :(
It shouldn't unless it was growing water. 👍
Pothos is toxic to pets, for a non-toxic option I've heard people having success with sweet potato vine, literally the vine of sweet potatoes.
True! Others have pointed this out. If your fish tend to eat plants then probably best to avoid pothos. I’ve never tried sweet potato but I’ve seen foo the flowerhorn grow sweet potato in tanks!
It is so easy to grow pathos in aquariums that it sould be illegal
Right!!!