This is the BEST SUBSTRATE for your AQUARIUM!

‎ With so many substrates to choose from it can be hard to navigate. Everyone has preferences, but each type of substrate also has a purpose. I'll go over different types and give my opinons on which substrates are best for your fish tanks.

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On the Aquarium Co-Op aquarium channel we focus on freshwater fish, tropical fish, aquatic plants and in general all freshwater aquariums. Our goal is to help take your pet fish and graduate you to an aquarium hobbyist. Aquarium fish in general we find are a great way to learn about ecosystems. Your fish aquarium will reconnect you with nature. If you'd like to take it to the next level, subscribe to aquariumcoop and check out our weekly videos.

Cory is employed by Aquarium Co-Op LLC. He also owns Aquarium Co-Op LLC. Therefore technically all content is sponsored by Aquarium Co-Op

0:00 - Aquarium substrate
52:46 - Answering superchat questions
56:00 - New products
58:14 - New channel members and superchats
1:01:09 - Speaking at a convention
1:02:26 - Question and answer

[Samacama]

I feel smarter and smarter about the hobby with every video I watch. Thanks Cory and crew!

[rochelled]

I did not think I would take any notes during this stream because I felt confident in the subject. I ended up taking notes...I love that you continue to pass on knowledge and the successful (and unsuccessful) things you have learned from years of experience. I have Ich in my tank right now but because of your videos I had the meds on hand and was able to treat immediately. I watched the tutorial video this morning to refresh and confirm the treatment process. Thanks Cory!

[bluerun]

Should do a stream about choosing driftwood and rocks. Some people say certain types are toxic some say the aren’t.

[errk]

Another informative live stream. Setting up my third tank now after getting back into the hobby last year. The Co-op has been so helpful and inspirational with it's promotion of the hobby, customer service, and great business model. Thanks.

[chrispeters]

I'm a real Johnny-come-lately when it comes to YouTube, Facebook, etc. but even I have an account (and Aquarium Co-Op was one of the first channels I subscribed to/activated the notification bell for), so I was gobsmacked to hear you say something like 70% of viewers don't (haven't) !!!

Excellent channel/shows, etc. and a big o7 to a guy who genuinely isn't in it for ego or popularity reasons, but to educate, advise and help fellow fish enthusiasts.

p.s. I'm in the UK and while I don't get to see the live-streams... er, live, I always catch up, as with all the channel content.

[nathanbriner]

You are such a blessing to us fish keepers! Very informative.

[shesellsfish]

I like coming back and listening to shows a year or so later, I always hear something I missed the first time around.
👍💓👍

[mythrando]

I love that you talk about all of the experimentation that you have done! On top of getting to hear about what you have tried and how it worked, it also conveys a lot of confidence in the advice you are giving. I'd much rather listen to someone who has a passion for learning about what they love rather than just passing on the wisdom of the masses!

[austinmorrison]

Hey Cory!
Quick question regarding crushed coral. So I have a 75 with a PH of about 5.6. I’m wanting to raise my PH to 7. How much crushed coral to do that? Also can you add too much crushed coral. When does the crushed coral stop increasing the PH. Will it stop close to 7 or can it just keeping going up and up??

[ianmalby]

still waitting for stocking ideas for a bigger tank 55 or 75 gal. love your channel. your knowledge and experience in this hobby is contagious im always learning and having fun thanks

[Draknfyre]

Just wanted to add a note about sand and plants. When you see the lack of them at a beach, the density in regards to the roots isn't the real reason but rather the fact that beach sand has a TON of salt mixed in, which you should know is toxic to most terrestrial plants. As the sand/dirt ratio increases as you get further from the ocean, the salt level lowers enough for plants to survive. In North/South Carolina there's a species of beach grass which is one of the few in the world known to be capable of surviving in that environment, and it's actually a protected species with hefty fines ($500 if you so much as step on a sand dune, their native area, grass present or not.) In a sandy but freshwater environment you'll see many more plants. There's multiple recreational lakes in my area that have sandy beaches and they actually have to clear the plants out and keep them cleared so the visitors have an area to use.

[josejaviernavarro]

This streams are just so useful. Thank you aquarium CoOp. Keep up the good job

[franzvanjulio]

I saw the title. It piqued my interest. I knew what I was in for. :) Already subscribed and JUST changed my notification settings AND clicked on the bell in appreciation of you.

[bryangoer]

Im old school just getting back into the hobby again. We use to put soil in cheesecloth and put the plant in that like a package worked great.

[victoriahendren]

I found here in the high mountians of New Mexixo that the red ants provide the perfact substrate they bring out for the ant pile. I collect it clean it and even the corys love it! :)

[Robert_K]

The "necessity rant" made me hit the notification bell. 😃👍

[clydevanwinkle]

consistently the best source of clear, cogent information...

[ashleychoi]

I love the way you think Cory, . Please always give us more advice I can't get enough info from you!! 💖💖💖💖

[ofishimas]

Thank you so much for your educational approach ! Live long and prosper !

[randomizer]

9:11 he's right on point there, I regret putting Artificial colored substrate into my aquarium, one of these days when I'm able I'll replace it!!! Artificial Colored substrate is the worse.