How to Setup a 55 Gallon Planted Aquarium: 6 Month Update
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Published 2022-11-03
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▶This is a step-by-step video for setting up a simple 55 gallon planted aquarium. Leave any questions in the comments below. Enjoy!
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Aquarium: 55 gallons
Aquarium Dimensions: 48"x13"x20"
Fish: Cardinal Tetras
Otocinclus Catfish
Siamese Algae Eaters
Assorted Corydoras Catfish
Green Shrimp
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▶The products and plants used in this build can be found in the amazon links below. (DISCLAIMER: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
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▶The plants I used were:
Jungle Vallisneria: amzn.to/3U3JHC0
Cryptocoryne Wendtii: amzn.to/3h6LEPI
Dwarf Sagittaria Subulata: amzn.to/3Wp5qpH
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▶Materials for this build:
Sand: amzn.to/3sUWA5r
Inline Heater: amzn.to/3fv928Z
Filter: amzn.to/3UiHJxs
LED Light: amzn.to/3Dy1aLX
Aquarium Safe Paint: amzn.to/3h6LMPc
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▶What I feed my Fish
Tetra Tropical Flakes: amzn.to/2IZSmU3
Frozen Bloodworms: amzn.to/3058s4B
Brine Shrimp Eggs: amzn.to/2xictX0
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▶What I feed My Betta
New Life spectrum: amzn.to/2Xeinrs
Ocean Nutrition: amzn.to/2RKZGWz
Fluval Bug Bites: amzn.to/2IXoOX4
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▶My Equipment
Rimless Tanks: amzn.to/2RTWGY1
Rimless Aquarium Self-Leveling Mat: amzn.to/2XnitNK
Background Glass Frosting: amzn.to/2XiBkt6
Drop-In Heater: amzn.to/2xmFTmO
Inline Heater: amzn.to/2Xd7Ix8
Eheim Canister Filter: amzn.to/2IXrqEm
Nano Canister Filter: amzn.to/2LpBXKl
Nano HOB Filter: amzn.to/2IZwE2A
API Test Kit: amzn.to/2FIPubY
GH & KH Test Kit: amzn.to/2RNth1t
TDS Meter: amzn.to/2XiyJPL
Glass Outflow and Inflow: amzn.to/2XixDU5
Twinstar Led E-Series Light: amzn.to/2XiyLHj
Chihiros LED: amzn.to/2FHZEtM
Azoo Mini LED: amzn.to/2XaZjFL
Desk Lamp: amzn.to/302vCsh
Screw-In LED Bulb: amzn.to/2ZWOJnt
Digital Thermometer: amzn.to/2NlhZCY
CO2 Tank: amzn.to/2Xg5jNk
CO2 Regulator: amzn.to/2Xcp7RY
6-Way Regulator Splitter: amzn.to/2Xg5JbC
CO2 Tubing: amzn.to/2Xa9PNj
Inline CO2 Diffuser: amzn.to/2XkGzsb
In-tank CO2 Diffuser: amzn.to/2xjBhxL
Stainless Plant Tweezers Scissors: amzn.to/2JexBmp
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▶Substrates:
ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia: amzn.to/2ZZNNyQ
Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum: amzn.to/2Nny5fz
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Maintenance Supplies:
Glass Magnet Scraper: amzn.to/2XoqwKd
Stainless Steel Algae Scraper: amzn.to/2ZXCRBI
Sponge Scraper: amzn.to/305d0YJ
Pipe Spring Cleaning Brush: amzn.to/2xnzdF6
Gravel Vacuum: amzn.to/2IZoPtz
Tap Water Conditioner: amzn.to/2IXriES
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▶Scaping Materials
Seiryu Stone: amzn.to/302yaGR
Dragon Stone: amzn.to/2J0aeOC
Spider Wood: amzn.to/2ZVyZkL
Manzanita Wood: amzn.to/2ZXafsd
Black Sand: amzn.to/2RL53EQ
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▶Contents of this Video
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Painting Background
1:40 - Collecting Soil
2:10 - Preparing Soil
2:29 - Filtering Soil
3:01 - Installing LED
3:07 - Adding Sand
4:00 - Adding Water
4:30 - Assembling Filter
4:38 - Filter Media
5:08 - Inline Heater
5:58 - Priming Filter
6:20 - Plant Unboxing
7:50 - Adding Plants
9:10 - Painting Filter Parts
9:42 - Fish Unboxing
10:25 - Fish Acclimation
10:55 - 3 Months
11:30 - Plant Trimming
12:33 - 6 Months
15:04 - Outro
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▶Music: www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ddde5r/
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All Comments (21)
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Hello everyone! Please subscribe if you enjoyed this video! Also, follow me on Facebook and Instagram for details on future projects! My Facebook: facebook.com/regisaquatics My Instagram: instagram.com/regisaquatics My Tiktok: tiktok.com/@regisaquatics The products and plants used in this build can be found in the amazon link here: amazon.com/shop/regisaquatics (DISCLAIMER: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)
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Your application of the Father Fish dirted system is important. Plants require soil. Providing a means of incorporating soil without dirtying the water is pure genius. Thank you for promoting the Living Aquarium.
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Watching this on a rainy day like today makes me feel so relaxed. And the music is soothing as well. Thanks for the video.
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Very cool. I never think a tank is overgrown, the more plants the better!
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I found this video just in time. I was actually sitting here watching "how to clean used aquariums" because I just bought one this morning. I came across this video kinda by accident but boy I'm glad I did. After I get it all cleaned up, I want to go with live plants but I've never grown live plants in an aquarium before. Now, I'm a lot less nervous about trying. Thanks!!!
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Probably one of the most sootingh and relzxing aquascapes i've seen in 5 yeays into the hobby. In an era of dopamine rush , i've diligently wacthed every second. Astonishing mastery of building and ambient with so simple and unpretetntious plants, substrates , fish adn materials used. I'm trully insipred. Thank you for briging me a miuch better Saturday morning!
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Nice, easy and "carefree" tank set up. Very good plan from the start - you knew this was going to happen. Well done!
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This is a really well produced video! I love the relaxing vibe and atmosphere, please do more update videos like this if you ever get the chance!
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Am I the only one who is jealous that he is able to push all these plants into the substrate and they stay there??? OMG, getting the plants to stay down was so frustrating for me. LOL
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Sometimes simplicity is the key. You cannot hate this aquarium. Very well done.
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Good to have you back regis
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Absolutely stunning 😍 My type of aquarium. Gonna try making a little version. Thank you for sharing.
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Good to see you back.
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So relaxing, glad to have you back.
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Its been awhile, but glad to see your latest video. Thank you from NYC
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Damn it. Even though I cannot fit another tank in my apartment, this makes me want to design & create another planted tank.
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Beautiful tank. I actually did a similar setup in my 75gal years ago. The jungle Vals kept covering the surface. I think I would try regular Vals next time.
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Really enjoyed this simple design.
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This is breathtaking ! Subbed.
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If it weren't for the fact that I measured how much water it took to fill my own 50 gallon, I'd think mine was bigger than this one... But if indeed, this one is the same size as mine, dude. You're a big guy.
