Avoid Algae During Start-up By Cycling Your Planted Tank Like This! - Loads Of Benefits!

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Have you tried the Dark Start Method already?
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0:00 Introduction
2:05 No plants No light
2:47 No water changes
3:01 Less chance of melting plants
3:20 Less chance of getting algae
3:36 Can add fish immediately
3:51 Waste is processed faster
4:10 Plants will grow and adapt faster
4:44 Less problems with Hardscape
5:14 Save money
5:40 Downside: Testing your patience
6:20 Should I add beneficial bacteria?
6:40 I can't measure any ammonia. Is the Dark Start done?
7:02 I'm not using soil. Should I still do a Dark Start?

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@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

No more water changes! What to do with all that extra time? How about smashing that like button?

@bollenium 3 года назад

I'm busy with a new tank right now. I've chucked my spider wood in a bucket to waterlog them so I don't have to glue them to the rocks. If I'm going to dark start the tank, must I add the wood to the hardscape and then fill it, or can I exclude it and add ot after the 3 weeks?

@marcel5427 2 года назад

Would you happen to know what´s a white thin layer of hair sort of, on top of my branch inside of a dark mode going fish tank? Wd it be algee?

@ranjanghosh4321 2 года назад

@@marcel5427 This is usually a fungus (but sometimes bacteria) and is harmless to you and your fish. You can remove it with a toothbrush, but it may return a few times before disappearing permanently. This is not only during the dark start!! It can happen anytime! My fishes try to eat it!

@marcel5427 2 года назад

@@ranjanghosh4321 Thank you Ranjan. I am patiently waiting. On my second week now. 2 more to go. Wish me luck.

@silveirawog 2 года назад

you said "no lights" during the three weeks, what about natural lights? should i black it out?

@stux56 3 года назад

Dark start is perfect! The owner of aquarium design shop in Zaandam also recommended me this. Aquarium is super stable and plants grow very healthy after a dark start of 4 weeks. Also one more benefit: it’s easy to tweak your hardscape layout during the dark start 👍

@marcel5427 2 года назад

Joris, I am thinking you do not turn your filter system on, like Sump or Hang ons, right?

@shakergt81 2 года назад

Joris do you or have you run any citric acid c02 systems and if so how do you find them?

@kevinb1155 2 года назад

@@marcel5427 Did you get an answer regarding the filter needing to be on or off?

@zer0pulse156 Год назад

@@kevinb1155 need to turn on the filter

@mahergomez429 3 года назад

Dark start finally.. very well explained.

@YohanM99 3 года назад

I've always wanted a planted tank I'll definitely use this method. It's exactly what I do for my reef tanks when I first set them up.

@B69395 3 года назад

Nice explanation, thanks for considered the FAQ that lots of people would like to know, I can see you spend much effort on your channel, keep going 😁

@MrDoldora 3 года назад

Very instructional video, straight to the point, as always. I'll be using this method as well for my new tank. I think it should be the new standard in planted aquariums.

@MisterGreenw00d 2 года назад

Each time I see an interesting video here the algorythm shoots me another one that makes me learn new things. Since budget is a bit tight for me since I'm starting. A dark start seems like the best thing to do before buying plants! Thank you so much for all the content you are posting

@boebender Год назад

I love your method of sharing your experience with a CO2 reactor. Super concise and to the point. Pros and Cons were excellent!!! Thank you for taking the time to share.

@scott3028 2 года назад

ill probably do this method on my next (1st) planted aquarium! thanks MJ killing it as always

@dawnt6791 2 года назад

Fabulous information! I've avoided "fish in" cycling, so I'm used to waiting for weeks to put fish into a tank, so this 3 week wait wouldn't bother me a bit. I've dealt with the plant melt issue with new tanks, and doing this will help me avoid that. Thank you for sharing this!

@shrikrishnauthirasamy6628 3 года назад

Most importantly we save a lot of time changing the water.... Wish I knew this when I started... Thanks for the video ... Peace

@Backblast72 Год назад

Great information Learned a couple of things I didn't know and will definitely put it to good use. Thank you for the heads up and the very informative knowledge you shared with us in this video.

@abellokki76 2 года назад

I'm going to apply this method following your instructions. I'm sure I will get a very good result! Many thanks MJ!

@demonslayer8085 3 года назад

Useful vid, thanks! Will have to try it on my next planted tank!

@paulinarasmussonkling8041 3 года назад

I had read that some of the plants I wanted to use in my first tank were sensitive to ammonia and I knew that the parameters could be pretty weird in the beginning. That is why I did exactly this. It took about four weeks. I had a fair bit of hair algae after planting, but nothing a little maintenence and a shrimp colony couldn't deal with.

@Sue.5776 Год назад

I'm going to give a dark start a try with my next set up. Thank you for sharing this with technique.

@muhammadhermanabdulrahim1188 3 года назад

This is an awesome information. I am starting my first aquascape tank. This would be a great start for me.

@scotth9881 3 года назад

That's a great idea. I'll have to give it a try.

@Sakura1 2 года назад

So much useful info. You really know your stuff. Use a sheet of bubble wrap instead of tissue as it will float. Use a heater at 28*C to speed up growth of beneficial bacteria.

@benedekszabo8946 3 года назад

Just setting up a new tank at the weekend, what a suprise! I was worried about water changes, now I'm not!

@edwindsouza6795 3 года назад

This is a very good tip.Thank you and Happy aquascaping 🐟🐠

@mizanthrop8270 3 года назад

MJ: all you need for this method is patience Me: …Damn.

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

😂

@devachapman6315 2 года назад

great video man. I think I am gonna do it. as a new aquascaper there is a lot of options and opinions out there on how to start and set up a planted aquascape but this makes since to me. i'll use bacteria and just skip the water chances for 3 weeks even tho I bought nice stuff you help with that. this method seems like it's a better way for the new scaper. I dont want plant meld from my TC plants.

@dannettepeters1507 2 года назад

Already started up my 15 gal, using the dark start method, and I am setting up my 46gal the same way. After 4 weeks and water testing is good, I will plant. Plan on going fishless for another month or so, while the plants are getting establish and filling out. During this time, I will feed the tank a little fish food daily, to keep the bacteria fed. Can't wait for the results!!

@rng3664 3 года назад

Going to start a new tank with plants, going to try the dark start method this time. Had been struggling so much with algae and didn’t know the reason.

@thomastum6656 2 года назад

I should have watched this a long time ago this is very informative MJ thanks for this ❤️

@JeffreyGVny 3 года назад

My last tank set up resulted in a lot of melted plants, esp my MC. The next one is definitely going to be DSM. Thanks for the video!

@vegeboy01 3 года назад

Superb idea MJ!!! This is very good idea, let the aquarium mature first, then planting. Maybe adding bacteria will quicker the cycling process.

@tomahawk1556 3 года назад

Yes , the Dark Start is definately the wiser way to start an aquarium! After the Dark Start , it is also beneficial to start the Bac Start , where we drained the tank & filled up with treated water plus the plants , lighting , filters & healthy bacteria but minus the fishes for another 3 to 4 weeks with weekly water changes before adding in the fishes species , group by group! Thank You So Much for the Valuable Tutorials! Stay Safe & Stay Grateful! 🇨🇭 p.s. Becareful with the DeChlorine , it is colourless & many fishes died from DeChlorine over dose! Sunning the water for a day , will lessen the Chlorine in the water , and is Safe to use without the need to add the colourless but corrosive DeChlorine! 🕯🌷🌿🌍

@ravibandari3419 3 года назад

Thank you soo much good information I will try this with my new setup

@Thorathome 11 месяцев назад

Great idea! Starting up a new high-tech 29 gallon now, will use your dark start. Thanks.

@HassanHassan-fm4rq 3 года назад

Thanks for the information. Will try it with this new ideas. Had tried more.. but my plants get melting. Hope it grow healthy this time. Thanks! 🙏

@jolantakrystyna1220 3 года назад

I've already done the DSM!!! It's amasing result😃 I knew this method from Juris Pro Tipe. I think He mentioned Your case. After I planted the tank and put a lifestock in, fish (Ramiresi) started to lye their eggs. This is a "must have (or done)" process to start a helthy tank🤗💯💯💯

@alexanderporritt4458 2 года назад

Thanks so much for this video. Exactly what I'll do this time. Will use a CO2 reactor too, but as with a sump tank will use the reactor with its own dedicated pump... not the return pump. Enjoying your videos.

@RickWilliamson-jq6gt Месяц назад

Thank you so much for this information. It will be a great help as I am setting up an aquarium very soon.

@Falookmaam Год назад

Hi from Thailand I use this method to setup my tank it perfect! Thank you very much.

@NetherViking 2 года назад

Hey, I have been binge-watching your channel lately and just want to thank you for all the information! It was a long time ago that I started my aquarium hobby but ended it because of failures. Now I have been excited again and starting up the hobby. I am currently in the last days of my dark start with aqua soil. I measure no ammonia anymore and can't wait to get started. Also thanks to your channel I have upped my game and bought everything I need to get a good start. Hope my big investments (new gear, co2 etc) are going to pay off. Let's hope!

@NetherViking Год назад

Well it has been a few months and my scape does so well! I love it. Aaand now I have 5 tanks running :D hahahaha

@klinekg1 6 месяцев назад

I am doing a dark start and it is my end of the first week. Waiting for another 2 weeks. Thanks MJ for encouraging me to go with this method....

@przemok7769 3 года назад

I'm still waiting for my plants, and every video is so helpful. Thank you. I have tropica soil and they say change water twice a week for 4 weeks.

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Yeah this is a good solution while you are waiting for plants!

@Kaikoura26 2 года назад

So I'm in the process of doing the dark start and I found something out that might help other folks here. Consider the temperature of the water. Beneficial bacteria grows best around 72 to 75 degrees. So consider using a heater if you can. Also, I have placed an air stone in the tank as well. It provides the bacteria more oxygen so they can grow even more rapidly. Currently I am at 2 weeks and my tank still has plenty of ammonia, some signs of nitrite and a plenty of nitrate. Which tells me it's working just fine. I might consider doing a water change because too much ammonia might hinder the bacteria. I might be a bit late to that game. Ah well. Good luck to all!

@drhee9 Год назад

Im only a week in and my ammonia is at 8ppm and 0 NO2 and NO3... I dont have an airstone but do have a heater. Was expecting to see at least a few NO2 and NO3 ppm to show the cycle is at least started but I guess my bacteria are lazy.

@Kaikoura26 Год назад

@@drhee9 thats a good start bud but I highly recommend an air stone. All living things in that tank, including bacteria, requires oxygen. Good luck and cheers!

@Rafilkis Год назад

No heater please

@DadiEinarsson 2 года назад

Just came across this and will use it with my next tank. It means I can spread the cost of tank, equipment, substrate, etc. over longer time .... much easier.

@nestknowledge5552 3 года назад

well explained and its a new thing to me

@vijayrupnath1744 2 года назад

The dark start method seems to be the best way to start! Thanks a ton for sharing! 🙏🏽😇 I love your videos! They are clean, crisp and to the point! Appreciate all the time and effort behind sharing such invaluable pearls of wisdom 😇❤🙏🏽

@tonyschristoforou5174 3 года назад

Brilliant thank you MJ for sharing explaining and showing us followers this method, Thank you very much.

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

No problem 👍

@jwlee1059 Год назад

I am in week 2 of my dark start. So far so good. It is a conversion from a salt take to fresh water aquascape. Will put the video up on You Tube when complete.

@Laphroig1482 2 года назад

Thank you so very much for your dark Start Method!I am planning still for my new 450 l and 54 liter Aquariums. Now I can look much more forward,as I'm 65 and my tanks are all in de kelder.Much lesser work for me this way!Danke!

@MrCav35 3 года назад

I've just done this. Due to a house move I set up the tank with the hard scape and it was left to cycle for nearly 6 weeks ( also did a few water changes and used Seachem Stablity). Finally added plants last weekend and look to add my first fish this weekend.

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

That is awesome!

@leonguyen7005 3 года назад

thank you bros! I always have problems with algae at the first two weeks.

@rfboxill 3 года назад

great video as usual i actually always do this but in a different way i would soak everything in a closed buckets for two weeks in the sun and just rinse them before putting into tank that includes my soils which are mostly diy soils and eureka.... magic with some extra used water from an existing tank

@tomtran9442 Год назад

In the process of putting a new tank together and definitely will try this.

@cryptorogue7840 3 года назад

Great video as usual. Keep grinding!

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Always!

@johnnyfairplay7280 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video!

@lukmanhamdun2514 3 года назад

Best tips i ever heard.. thx MJ

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Very welcome!

@youtubeviewer9523 3 года назад

what a coincidence, I am going to start a planted tank in about a week

@vincentlee2460 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this valuable information.

@joeanthony7933 3 года назад

Very interesting setup. I'm going to do another tank soon, I'm going to try this method. Should test my patience because I hate to wait for anything. Thanks

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

good luck!

@kmarters733 2 года назад

Just begun 3 week Dark Start. 1st ever aquascape. Hopefully after removing it's covering, I'll still like my hardscape design. Thanks from: PA-USA

@littleblackdogsb706 Месяц назад

I'm almost 3 weeks in. I caved and did water changes because I wasn't using a skimmer, and it was driving me nuts. I installed one tonight after a water change. I hope to plant this weekend. Thanks, MJ. I'm always down for an experiment.

@WorldAquariumSingapore 3 года назад

Super duper nice planted tanks there WOW

@leeroberts163 2 года назад

Well, this changes things! After awaiting LFS to get plants and therefore not wanting to set tank up, it's now set up and ticking over as of an hour or so ago. I will accelerate it slightly as a neighbour is giving me some of his mature water to add to my little tank. Tank is covered too, just to make sure. Luckily it's small! Am using a small layer of Fluval stratum on the bottom, then flourite black as the rest. I aim to have no substrate visible. Establish plants and cleanup crew first, then add stock once plants have taken hard. Nice video - mind, I learn a lot from all your content - thnaks for taking the time to make them.

@MJAquascaping 2 года назад

See if your neighbor can give you a dirty filter sponge. Squeeze it out in your tank and you will be miles ahead already!

@dogmandoug1715 2 года назад

Another excellent video MJ, thank you

@MJAquascaping 2 года назад

Very welcome

@SlickNick3 3 года назад

Great video Mark! I’m about to try this method for my first time! I’m looking forward to not having tons of water changes at the beginning I am already a busy guy!

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Good luck!

@SlickNick3 3 года назад

Thank you!

@kennygnav3796 2 года назад

Thanks for such a GREAT video!!! 👍👍👍

@JhunDumsTVXj 2 года назад

Wow amazing beautiful planted tank.

@mateoherrmann8096 3 года назад

Danke für dieses grandiose Video!

@dannydinneen1498 2 года назад

Very helpful and informative channel, thanks 👍

@MJAquascaping 2 года назад

Glad you think so!

@ramiedarmody1582 2 года назад

I have been starting my tanks this way for 25years. I didn't know it had a name and I just thought everyone did it this way.

@canonegro666 2 года назад

Cool ideas. Thinking about things. Consideration. These will lead us to success. Versus impulsively driving toward your goals with passion as your guide.

@ralphbalin 3 года назад

Just in time before I start with this hobby!

@mtgtomescourer Год назад

Just set up a new tank and using this method. Best way to reduce cha ces of melt.

@1990Gijs 3 года назад

Perfect timing!! Ik ben ook voorbereidingen aan het treffen. Ik ga dit zeker ook doen.

@monlegaspi 2 года назад

I just got a new 80x40x40 tank and planning of using the Dry start method. Good thing i saw your video. Definitely will go for the dark side 😁👍🏻

@MJAquascaping 2 года назад

Good luck!

@monlegaspi 2 года назад

@@MJAquascaping thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏

@vismaygharat1331 3 года назад

I will start this method for my new aquarium Thank you

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Good luck!

@champion_i_r Год назад

I really needed this

@Aquagold.goldysingh1313 3 года назад

So amazing video legend . Goldy 🤗👍❤️

@samdennis96 2 года назад

How I wish I had found this video three weeks ago!!! My current tank is cycled but I lost a LOT of plants to melting. This would have been a much better option and one I will definitely be trying in the future!!

@nikfarishezrienikishak8582 2 года назад

Hi sorry its a bit late but may I know how are your plants doing after the initial melts?

@renmarkmarcelo4609 2 года назад

Same here, my 5-gallon tank is already covered with algae (green and brown)... and my 12 neon tetras died last month and some of the plants are starting to melt / die 😔😔😔. But i'm still doing my best to keep it running.

@aguma2067 3 года назад

Muy interesante, sí señor.Estupendo vídeo.

@ishaanjetly8084 3 года назад

real helpful method safe for plants. thank u for giving such viable information

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Most welcome

@Rafilkis Год назад

I loved the back sont !

@Happyfinsandnature 3 года назад

Planning to try this out... Will let you know how it goes...

@aisukurimu9341 3 года назад

Great timing! I'm doing Dark Start Method rn. Just waiting for my driftwood to be waterlogged before I can flood. ❤️

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Good luck!

@aisukurimu9341 3 года назад

@@MJAquascaping Any tips so I can fasten the DW to sink? I've been soaking it for entirely 1 week now..

@ivanaradovanovic2861 2 года назад

Next time I will do this!!! Thanks

@RNKOspie 3 года назад

Will definitely try this with the next tank I set up

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Good luck!

@Aquagold.goldysingh1313 3 года назад

Wow. Now I have new method to scape ❤️❤️❤️it's really best . Lot of save of water is big benefit .second is algee. You always share best tips with us. ❤️❤️You are the best ❤️

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Most welcome 😊

@costajl814 2 года назад

Hello everybody. I already did, and still do this. And I only got to know your channel a few days ago. It really is the best method for cycling, and without any work. Just be patient. Thank you.

@michellebreeden4962 2 года назад

Hey man since you have a picture of a Betta,I was wondering do you own 1? I have a community tank with a male Betta,6 Neon Tetras and 4 Albino Cory Catfish,and I was wondering when I put the aquasoil in and put my sand over it,I put my filter in,do I also go ahead and put in my Tetra Safe Start?? Ot says Cycles New Aquariums, start up,removes Ammonia,starter bacteria, freshwater Aquariums,I've actually never used it yet!?? And the 2nd question would be do I also add my heater,and let it cycle through with both the filter running 100% of the time and the heater running 100% of the time,because my tank will indeed have to end up having a heater,and I don't want to throw anything off by adding anything I don't need to at the beginning and I really don't want to throw anything off after it's Cycles!!?? Please Help

@costajl814 2 года назад

@@michellebreeden4962 please ... Wait some minutes ...

@costajl814 2 года назад

@@michellebreeden4962 Hi... Sorry for the delay in replying. ... It was in my work .... For your two questions, I didn't understood very well. As I understand it, you already have your tanks working, and you've never used the products you should ... I did not understand. Some questions for you. - What is the size of your community aquarium? - How long has it been active? - Do you have plants? I have a tank with 26 liters, and with only 1 Betta. ( a girl ). All my tanks have heaters (26 degrees Celsius), filters working 24 hours a day, And in my cycling process: Fertile substrate covered with river sand + Rocks + water treated with Prime + Biology accelerator + filter and heater on 24 hours a day, and no lighting... None. It's a very long process...about 50 days. But, I don't have algae, from start to finish. Afterwards, I place the plants, and turn on the lighting. And then I put the fish. I apologize, but I didn't understand very well.

@costajl814 2 года назад

@@michellebreeden4962 Hello ... again ... In order for an aquarium to be able to have the little fish you want, it must have a filter, a heater with a thermostat, and if it has plants, adequate lighting. If you live in a cold place, depending on the plants, if you have a constant temperature of 25 degrees, I think it would be ideal. If you don't have plants, I think a temperature of 26 degrees would be ideal. I think you mixed acid water fish with alkaline water fish ( Betta ). Research your fish's needs before you buy. Here in my city, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, it's very hot, and in summer, the heater with a thermostat, is almost not turned on. And the problem is trying to cool the water. Hope you do an Ammonia and Nitrite test to check your tank's water condition. If you still have any questions, I'll answer them, or other people, too. Good luck. Jorge Luiz

@Planetaverde455 Месяц назад

Excelente tus vídeos estoy suscrito a tu canal xq e aprendido muchas con tus vídeos te felicito 🤗 me puedes aclarar una duda ? Que es más seguro el método oscuro o el arranque en seco .?

@aquascapebomahdi3309 3 года назад

Great idea 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏼

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Glad you think so!

@martinfisher495 Год назад

thanks for all your advice, i have recently had an aquarium fail, came home and 125ltr water all over the lounge floor. So buying a new set up and looking to have real plants co2 etc, so you have given me so much info so far. One question, you seem to fill your tanks using a hose from the sink tap, ive always added a neutralising chemical into a watering can to fill mine, can you use just tap water?

@IndegeneHR 4 месяца назад

On 28th December 2023, I have setup an aquarium following dark start method. But I followed my method which I tweaked according to my understanding. I started the light on 5th February , 2024 after 40 days but I have done four 90 percent water change in between, I have also added fish food and bacteria after each water change. The first water change was on 21st January, 2024. I have added plants on 7th February, 2024. 4 different varieties of rotala, hygrophila polysperma, reckini mini, ludwigia purple and mini sp red. I have also added DIY co2 on 9th February with liquid fertilizers and liquid carbon. I have not encountered the diatoms or any kind of algae. But for the last 10 days, green algae and some filament algae started growing, so I cut down my fertilizers and light and added alganil solution for 2 days and every algae disappeared. My dutch style aquarium is growing without any issues. It is a low/semi low tech dutch style aquarium. I have used fatherfis tweaked walstad setup combined with dark start method and I think I am successful with this one. Only key thing was the patience. I have continued with 50 percent weekly water change and from this week will start by dosing diy powder fertilizer with chelated iron and pgr1 and pgr 2 dosing.

@marcosmarcosmarcos1133 Год назад

Is it recommended to change out the regular materials in the filter during these first 3-4 weeks? Much appreciated and thanks for educating us on this method!

@jacksonanil2558 3 года назад

Awesome information about dark start method 👍love from India 🇮🇳

@MohdFaiz-lk6jr 3 года назад

This is what i need to watch..thanks dude,my plants leaves always have algae anda ended up died

@lukaszpawlaczyk5274 3 года назад

Witam Cie serdecznie kolego. Jak zawsze bardzo ciekawy film. Z niecierpliwością czekam na Twoje projekcje. Za jakiś czas planuje restart mojego drugiego akwarium. Tym razem zrobie po Twojemu. Te podmiany i latanie z wiadrami doprowadzają do szału. Dziękuję za ten film. Przydał sie. Zresztą jak chyba każdy Twój. Pozdrawiam 👍

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Miło słyszeć, że podobał Ci się film. Tak, wszystkie te wiadra wody są okropne. Powodzenia w nowym akwarium!

@lukaszpawlaczyk5274 3 года назад

@@MJAquascaping dzięki wielkie

@jessieroygalvan2635 Год назад

I just started a new aquarium and is currently trying to do a dark start at the moment. I hope everything goes well after

@archangel1345 3 года назад

Trying this dark start method. This vid convinced me. 😆

@g0ddsidet128 3 года назад

Additionally you can add just a small portion of food to kick start the ammonia proccess

@louishardy1499 3 года назад

Shame my new plants are turning up tomorrow for my new tank hopefully i may be able to fit them in a tiny nano tank to keep them whilst i do this method

@Rycraft5v8 3 года назад

I used this a few months ago and found it to work very well. I was starting up the tank in the winter and it was too cold to order plants (we had about 2 weeks straight of sub zero fahrenheit temps). It ended up working out great because by the time I could order plants the tank was fully cycled and I was able to add my clean up crew at the first sign of algae growth. Will definitely use this technique again.

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Perfect!

@marcel5427 2 года назад

Ryan Plunkett, did you turn the filter on or you kept it off?

@Rycraft5v8 2 года назад

@@marcel5427 I kept the filter running the whole time to start the cycling process.

@marcel5427 2 года назад

@@Rycraft5v8 I have a 280 lt tank which is not easy to keep it running. But the small fish tanks, I can do it. They are only 30 lts. So I will start them with the dark start (small ones) and the larger tank with the dry start. How´s that Ryan? Thanks so much for replying so fast.

@Rycraft5v8 2 года назад

@@marcel5427 I have never done a dry start but have read dry start should really only be used if you plan on injecting CO2. Dry start is good to let the plants take root but eventually you will flood the tank with water and if the plants are not getting injected CO2 when the tank is full of water they will have to likely go through the conversion process to emersed growth.

@HoheGeo 2 года назад

Hi, great video thanks . I did a 5 week dark start and then fully planted my 80 gal tank. Today is day 3 after plantitng: 2 wrgb2 lights (4hours day) , nutritive substrate. Water parameters are no3 =0 and po4=0.2. Should I start dosing the water column? It make sense to balance No3 and Po4. Aquarium plants are mainly fast stems, and also lots of epiphites plant. So should I dose more nutrients to the water colum?

@tonramstijn7401 3 года назад

Defenitly going to do a dark start! Most efficient way of using 3 weeks holiday 🤓 But not sure if I’m happy with the hardscape before holiday 😂 Still going to do the dark start even I continue with hardscape after holiday.

@MJAquascaping 3 года назад

Perfect! Coming back home to a fully cycled and ready to be planted aquarium!