Setting up a planted aquarium | process and update

I'm creating a planted nano aquarium! It's been a while since I've made content about aquariums, but recently I decided to create a nano tank, and now I'm in love with them again haha. If you follow me for houseplants, I think this video will still be of interest to you and maybe spark an interest in a new hobby!

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[mariahhasfuntimeshere]

I am no joke soooo happy you're getting back into planted tanks!! I just recently entered the hobby myself and I literally crave aquarium content now :) Such a lovely video and tank!!! Any plans for shrimp or fish?

[kkmeilicke]

I have loved having planted aquariums, and that's how I got into houseplants. I learned that I don't like a lot of fuss and maintenance, so now I have a 40 breeder with just a bunch of easy to grow things that don't need CO2 (bolbitis, anubias, swords, crypts) along with several pothos, a monstera deliciosa, and a peace lily growing out the back. Water stays clean!

[akihiko]

When I first saw your videos months ago, it really got me into houseplants. My collection is still pretty small but I am really enjoying it. I also recently started my aquarium, also inspired by you. The only plant that I have in there is pothos 😅. Hopefully I can so something like this in the future.

[pears]

It’s nice to see someone my age also being interested in planted aquariums. I always felt like the community were all old biologists and nobody else my age was really into it. So glad I came across this video super interesting and relaxing to watch! Inspired me to maybe have my own planted aquarium

[randbasic]

Nature aquarium is the best! He is always helpful and fun to discus plants and other projects. Great job!

[Laneythekid]

I remembered your note about using paper towels to glue rocks together when making my terrarium yesterday! I glued wood and rocks together for my hard scape and then cultured Christmas moss. I love the idea of combining aquatic and terrestrial plants in terrariums. Planning on adding selaginella and oak leaf ficus 😀

[amethysttoast]

this is sooo helpful and perfect timing, I was literally thinking of starting my own planted aquarium yesterday!!!

[leoismyrealname]

I used to love aquariums so much and your videos excite me about them again

[vinsoriano]

You actually inspired me to get more into planted aquariums from your setup with the aquariums on the shelves in your old place when I found you on tiktok earlier this year. I also just got around to setting up a walstad style 3 gallon bowl last week after seeing that planted bowl TikTok you posted a while ago. Planted tanks actually seemed really intimidating before but your videos made me really want to try them. Really enjoy your content.

[hoatzin]

Omg I love so much the vibes of your videos ! So relaxing and inspiring <3

[amethysttoast]

that "I don't smoke" @2:46 is just precious and wholesome haha

[quayswae]

OMG I love the way you create the layouts with the rocks and driftwood before you plant, you're so creative 🥺

[mortisia]

I love aquascapes !!! This came out beautiful!

[crayoncitoz]

Can't believe i literally cried watching this cause it looks so pretty

[candybagels]

I also started with planted tanks! Definitely a good segway from aquascaping to house plants. You learn a lot about one that can be applied to the other. :)

[plantseveryinch]

Oh I'd love to make a planted aquarium with a large peace lilly I have so I totally appreciate seeing these tutorials!! Where did you purchase you're tissue culture plants through ?

[jacquelinecosme]

I like how your so relaxed chill like watching you from beginning to now and I always learn this one should me to be patient 👍👍👍

[cjbartolome]

My favorite store ever! The owner is such a nice and sweet guy. Glad to see he's still in business :)

[eyeashl]

sooo excited you're getting back into aquariums! i had a very basic one a year ago, but loved watching my dad create his 50 gallon tank when I was young. i think it's time to bring mine back. this video will be great guidance!

[stannetaprospere]

I have no desire to build an aquarium. Standing water kind of freaks me out. I'm just here because I like to hear Benji talk. His voice is very soothing.