Definitive Guide to Growing Houseplants in an Aquarium

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For many years, I've been utilizing tropical houseplants as an essential element within my aquariums, paludariums, and ripariums. Doing so has allowed me to streamline my process and maintain these setups more easily. That’s because of the many benefits that plants provide. They make it possible to spread out maintenance sessions significantly.
Believe it or not, it’s straightforward to do with the correct information! I’ve experimented with various techniques and plants over the years, many of which I share in this video. I can confidently say that it’s easier to care for setups that have riparian houseplants. Riparian houseplants are also more manageable than their regular potted counterparts.
This guide thoroughly explains why these plants are beneficial, how the work in nature, and how you can incorporate them into your nature designs.
Riparian Plants List Guide
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00:00 Intro
00:22 Aquariums and Terrariums
00:53 What are Vivariums, Paludariums, and Riparium?
03:08 Why Houseplants are Helpful
05:20 Selecting Plants
07:05 Growing Plants with a Sloped Substrate
08:59 Using Hardscape to Elevate Plants
10:34 Utilizing Wicking Materials
11:35 Using Hang On Tank Planters
12:38 Alternative Solutions
13:39 Cleaning Plants for Use
14:32 Additional Information on Plant Selection
15:22 Implement Natural Processes
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@SerpaDesign 4 месяца назад

I've been working on this one for months and am so excited to finally share it with you! I've been using plants in this way for years and it's been so helpful to me. I hope that this guide helps demystify the process for you. Have a great weekend SerpaSquad! Learn more about the plants: www.serpadesign.com/riparian-plants

@claymantaylor 4 месяца назад

Can you try doing sea monkeys

@kavindudilshan7108 4 месяца назад

Make a vampire crab paludarium

@conm9891 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the content. Your hard work is definitely appreciated. Keep it up!

@jamescorrigan6063 4 месяца назад

Honestly, you can grow 99% of "house" plants in a riparium set-up... It's basically hydroponics.

@rgilroy1909 4 месяца назад

min 3:41 graphic is the BEST description of each zone. PERFECTION

@ellajohnson3276 4 месяца назад

I am literally building a tank at the moment using your IKEA tank setup video as a guide with the intention of making it a riparium setup. This could not be more perfectly timed. Thank you Tanner! 🐸

@goosenotmaverick1156 4 месяца назад

I always love when things work out like that. Good luck on your project, Hope it turns out how you hope it to! Tanner has inspired me to do all sorts of stuff over the time I've been watching him. I found him from aquariums but he has sent me on an adventure learning and setting up all the other "ariums" and it's been great fun

@stoneysscapes7544 4 месяца назад

@DanJT10if you have a chance to get green neons instead of or even both of them that you should. IME through the years , health issues are hot the only reason green neons are my favorite ....they have better schooling tendencies, providing that you have 12 + but the minimum is 6 + !!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

@DestinRugers.S 3 месяца назад

I just completed the Ikea tank. My glue job looks so ugly compared to his, but it's holding up really well!

@j3rs3yjak3FIU 9 дней назад

@@DestinRugers.Swhich size did you make!? I'm really close to doing it myself, just working on setting up a good work space so I don't make it more difficult for myself.

@barbkrienke8400 4 месяца назад

It is so great that you added information about plant toxicity. I have cats, and it’s important to make sure that I use non-toxic plants. I’ve been using a variety of Calathea. Not sure if you are interested in adding additional information about hardiness (or if you have the same experience as I have). But I’ve found the rattlesnake calthea to be more hardy than others, and less likely to drop leaves into the water (where they melt). Great episode!!! I love that you included options for different “planting methods”! Thanks so much!!!

@juliemill22 4 месяца назад

What do you mean when you say the leaves "melt"? I noticed that was said in the video and my thought was that the leaves decay, but will that negatively affect the tank? Is it very bad for this to happen, or is it just something that would be good to avoid if you can? Thank you! :)

@capuchinosofia4771 4 месяца назад

@@juliemill22 the decaying leaves will rot (melt) in the water and leech all the "bad stuff" thats usually removed by plant or waterchanges. When a leaf or more melts, then, it leeches a lot of that bad stuff and the spike in those can be bad for the fishes in the tank

@juliemill22 4 месяца назад

@@capuchinosofia4771 oh ok, so it’s like it puts the bad stuff back in the water that the plants are meant to take out? That makes sense, thank you!

@karenlee3198 4 месяца назад

The clearest explanation ever of the difference between all the terminology. This video was super helpful!!

@valdemarjrgensen8072 3 месяца назад

I'm just annoyed that he strictly speaking is following an incorrect (but often used) definition of vivarium. Using the wrong definition doesn't make it easier to understand when you then run into a situation where people does use the terms correctly.

@pyleaquatics 4 месяца назад

This is hands down, the most useful video about plants growing out of an aquarium that I have ever found! Thank you so much! I plan to get a couple of my aquarium setup with plants growing out of them.

@sunriseeyes0 4 месяца назад

I love the graphic showing where in the landscape the different vivarium types showcase. That is super helpful! 🌱💗🙏🏽

@ratsika3 2 месяца назад

3:41

@thehairywoodsman5644 4 месяца назад

Lowes has started selling some of their house plants already growing in water. pretty awesome, the roots are already converted and you don't have to clean the potting soil off !

@sandglowpets 4 месяца назад

Oh wow, nice to know!

@barrkorrd27 4 месяца назад

A riparian plant list is so helpful, it's something I've googled/searched for so many times and was never able to find a clearly understandable list. Maybe it is my autism but I am glad to have some type of reference to look forward to in the future to easily see what I can try in my aquariums!

@plixplop 3 месяца назад

That diagram a few minutes in is the best explanation of all the different -ariums, I never quite got it before

@squamsh122 4 месяца назад

This was much needed content. There is a decent amount of info online, but nothing as thorough as this.

@sandyloyst1811 4 месяца назад

Tanner, very informative and enjoyable video. The editing and camera work were amazing. We all learnt a lot. Prayers and love from Ontario.

@ramonsita625 4 месяца назад

This is the most elaborate, easy to understand explanation video I never knew I needed. I’ve been following your channel for a couple years now and I just never get tired of watching them, I feel like I always learn something new. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge.

@starr_ship 4 месяца назад

Resources like that plant list that are Tanner-curated will help make a LOT of us feel more confident in our choices; thank you for that! Video is timely too; I have been keeping turtles and have been learning the hard way that you really can't use plants that don't grow vertically if you actually want to keep them. My plan B was an over-under bog filter in a separate bucket with the bottom stuffed with hornwort and pothos rooting down into it to keep the turts away from them, but the pothos is getting a bit much to manage and it's time to make some better decisions on plant stock.

@Glass_Half_Full 4 месяца назад

I've been looking for a guide on which plants to use and I'm so thankful I found it. Big thanks!

@annepettit3855 4 месяца назад

You read my mind-I’m about to set up a 75 gallon for a turtle and make his current enclosure an aquarium so this is the most helpful thing ever ❤. Thanks!😊

@shoretrader1 4 месяца назад

Wonderful tutorial. You are a natural teacher. This should be pinned on top for future reference.

@stanglemeirwb 4 месяца назад

I've been wanting this exact video! Setting up a new tank soonish and definitely going to use this.

@MainlyMiniTanks 4 месяца назад

Thank you for posting a new video on Saturdays. I am always excited to watch it!

@marikah6198 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the info. This will be useful for planning my filmy fern tank.

@fimpero994 4 месяца назад

Literally exactly what I was looking for ! Thanks

@synthraofficial5366 4 месяца назад

The timing for this is perfect! I've been looking into something like this for the last few days! Thanks!

@lilycat1547 4 месяца назад

Love the video! Getting ready to build a paludarium!

@thejerseyherper5320 4 месяца назад

Awesome Video Tanner!!! Loving this new type of video explaining your tips and tricks in long form detailed videos!

@scottrini6889 4 месяца назад

It's a great day to see a new video in the morning! Thank you, this is great!

@malins4573 4 месяца назад

Loved this! Plants is my main interest in tour videos. 😊

@nataliayev 4 месяца назад

This is an amazing video, I’ve been interested in this stuff for a long time but it’s hard to fully understand when it seems like all I can find is bits and pieces of information. This brings it all together. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I know I will be using this for my tank!

@tabathatammaro9187 4 месяца назад

FANTASTIC VIDEO! THANK YOU!

@wittacism 4 месяца назад

great video! I'm planning out a planted turtle tank and I'm glad to have this list as a resource!

@LordMerji 4 месяца назад

I gave up understanding the differences years ago, but this explains it perfectly.

@michaelboulos3272 4 месяца назад

Possibly the best timed video on yt as I'm currently setting up a turtle tank 😊

@mattdamsel2176 4 месяца назад

The timing of this video coming out is crazy, and the fact that it showed up in my algorithm is ever crazier, as I was literally researching this stuff just before finding this video. Thank you!

@rmn8818 4 месяца назад

Thank you for making this video.

@AlextheguitarFreak 4 месяца назад

This was an extremely helpful video, thank you!

@undertamssubjective 4 месяца назад

I always enjoy watching Ur videos

@drexdqueen 4 месяца назад

THANK YOU!!! I'm just starting to experiment with houseplants and wished there was a guide! Thank you so much!!

@thehairywoodsman5644 4 месяца назад

if you're using the hang on planters, instead of using lava rock or sponge , use marbles. this will hold the plant up where you want it and if you wish to remove the plant, the roots slide easily out of the marbles...unlike lava or sponge.

@nbox1234 Месяц назад

This is a great video for anyone thinking of setting up an aquarium. It can also save you money from acquiring expensive equipment.

@user-nx5mr6jj9n 4 месяца назад

Это лучшее видео для начинающих строить свой аквариум! Великолепно! Спасибо вам огромное за проделанную работу🙌

@theJBJ 4 месяца назад

Even though it wasn’t a build video, this is one of my favorite vids in recent memory! Thanks T

@ImHavingaCoronary 4 месяца назад

Great presentation Serpa. Thanks :)

@corvus6779 3 месяца назад

This video has been a blessing, honestly. I got a lovely white fantail goldfish (hes about the size of a house key, fins included) maybe a month ago and he's been growing up in a 10 gal with two mystery snails while I set up his new home, a 29 gal complete with driftwood, river stones, and the dirt-in-mesh idea you've shown in previous videos to avoid messy substrate. I have a ton of plants too, both aquatic and above water that I'm so excited to use. And today I got my beloved fish a new buddy, a gorgeous black oranda goldfish. He's setup in a bucket right now, but in about 2-4 weeks the two of them will be introduced to their new aquarium to thrive for the next few years.

@Onlymvrco 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the advice and information!

@SequoiaElisabeth 4 месяца назад

A fantastic beginners guide! Thanks for sharing.

@Psychoclaw 4 месяца назад

I have been wanting something like this so badly and your timing is perfect! I'll be moving from my tiny apartment into a house soon, and want to get a 55 gallon riparian tank with harlequin rasboras going. And thank you for including pet safe options. I have five cats that will appreciate it.

@JTrizzleFizzle 4 месяца назад

I didn't realize how much I'd learn from this video. I really like seeing your designs, and these how-to/guide videos really help understand your thought process and decision making.

@captainlovebug 3 месяца назад

Your filter sponge sandwich was such a good idea. My Monstera Obliqua is THRIVING with this method

@sallyweiner4180 4 месяца назад

So informative, thank you!

@IRISnGEN 4 месяца назад

The Salamanders can't wait to see what selection of plants you choose for their new home.

@pandugofast 4 месяца назад

I'm really looking forward to the Penguinarium

@ozonejamnerd 4 месяца назад

This is information GOLD!!! Thanks for a clear and informative explanation! ❤

@sillyjellyfish2421 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this infodump! It's nice to get all kinds of informations about different setups and techniques used in them in a single video!

@fennecegg8118 3 месяца назад

I never knew that including these plants was so easy, even into an existing setup. Might have to start asking my mom for houseplant care tips lol

@Eightbyte 3 месяца назад

This channel has inspired me so much, I'm planning on making my first waterfall setup soon. So so grateful to have found this channel, and thank you so much for continuing to make such amazing builds!

@preacher2121 2 месяца назад

This video is great! Very helpful guide. Currently setting my first planted Aquarium. Please do more videos like this focused on education and how to guides.

@veronica5896 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Greatly appreciated!

@axenlika 4 месяца назад

wake up babe new serpadesign upload just dropped

@YSHRHAKING 4 месяца назад

I've wanted this type of video for years now from this channel! Thank you!

@erikm8372 4 месяца назад

Tanner, watching this made me realize-we are potentially watching history in the making with you. Scratch that, I think we are… You’re like, the modern-day/younger & American version of Amano, like in your own style! But you’ve also expanded beyond aquarium and aquascaping design and show us many techniques for keeping bioactive systems, reptiles, amphibians, inverts, all with mosses, and terrestrial and epiphytic plants. I could see you opening a school or something one day because this video and others you’ve made show how streamlined you’ve gotten this process! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

@amasenak 3 месяца назад

This was super helpful, thank you! You have inspired me for years, and I'm finally going to make a riparium. I've learnt most of my knowledge just watching your videos, your content is great. Not many things can hold my attention fully, while teaching me , entertaining me and inspiring me at the same time.

@ericb4492 4 месяца назад

Thank you very much for the list! I have been looking for one for a very long time!

@LuckyLuke__ 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for marking a plant list like that i have been looking for one for a long time

@rsbrie 4 месяца назад

Gonna tell all my customers to watch this when i sell tanks and fish!!! Love it!!

@BobyChanMan 4 месяца назад

These care guides are some of my favorite videos that you put out!

@mellfraze8112 4 месяца назад

I recently picked up a couple large tanks because they were free & I've been wanting to try some kind of terrarium or paludarium design for a while. I've learned a lot from your design videos over the years & I really appreciate you took the time to make a simple explanation of the basics so I can just reference one video.

@thomasvaughan294 4 месяца назад

Thanks, i saw the thumbnail and was laying in bed thinking, "it would be nice with an easy list of terrestrial plants I could use" I've searched online and only found long winded, vague lists. You read my mind!

@hadiDAYIhadi 3 месяца назад

that was one of the best videos I've watched. covered everything in a very clear and simple manner. full of infos and also never boring. Great work. so sad I've seen it so late!

@itemthirteen 4 месяца назад

Awesome video Tanner, as usual. Thank you for all the great information and inspiration!

@lafawnscott-me1ff 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this. When I had to research this, it took forever and wasn’t as extensive a list!

@LaBeLsDistracted 4 месяца назад

This was great! Thanks for creating this! So often we have debated these. You have put together a great overview of all in this edition! Thanks again! 🌱

@catpax6075 4 месяца назад

Loved and appreciated this guide 🙏

@myeklecticlife5788 3 месяца назад

This is freaking awesome that you broke everything down like this! Love it! Thank you so much!

@Digitalhunny 4 месяца назад

No freaking joke, I joined this channel the other day sincerely hoping that _just_ maybe one day, in the future, he'd make THIS exact video. Haven't even been here for a whole month yet & my wish has come true, so soon?! As a plant parent, I thank you & my small collection of 125 plants thank you. I'm digging out that old aquarium, pump & filter, right now! I've got some work to do for spring. 🤗💕

@laurenaderman573 3 месяца назад

Wow! I needed this! Great great information! WELL DONE!!

@brianwbid 3 месяца назад

Honestly, I've been watching for a few years now, and this is exactly the video I've needed. Thanks for all your hard work making these videos and an extra thanks for the plant list.

@Beth_Amphetamine 4 месяца назад

All of your videos make me happy!

@suzannebrownbill9232 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the clear definitions at the beginning. It was really helpful information

@jorie42 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this!! The timing is perfect because I've been thinking about setting my aquariums up with some riparian plants to help with filtration, and now I know exactly where to start.

@namyac88 4 месяца назад

started doing this 5 years ago when i found your channel! me and my wife have been obsessed ever since and have covered two of our living room walls!

@duaneepps7346 4 месяца назад

I am loving the unique style of this video thank you so much for sharing

@MelannJur 4 месяца назад

You are such a great resource and so kind to share!! Thank you :) Perfect timing too. This project was on my list.

@blondeshort906 4 месяца назад

I absolutely love the description of the different forms in the beginning of the video. Thank you!! You’re one of the only channels of this type I follow and I never fully understood the different terms so this was super helpful. Great video as always.

@awesomecronk7183 4 месяца назад

Thank you for putting this together!!

@morneschaap2944 4 месяца назад

Wonderful video! Thanks so much for the great advice! 😊

@bethfoort 4 месяца назад

This was so helpful. Thank you for putting this information together in such a clear format.

@jamiemailhot7570 4 месяца назад

Great vid, love the depth you go into, keep it up!

@summit9575 4 месяца назад

I will try this soon. Thank you and keep up the good work!

@ChristopherBuecheler 4 месяца назад

This is a fantastic video. Thanks for all the great information!

@bradbennick 4 месяца назад

Great video. Loved all of it, but especially the land to water graphic. The section block screens and outdoor shots were also nice.

@wispyspirits2158 4 месяца назад

Heck yeah! I’ve been so hyped for this video, and boy was it helpful! Thanks for sharing your planty knowledge with us!

@user-mx4fg7cb4e 4 месяца назад

I'm just getting into setups like this so this video couldn't have come at a more perfect time. Thank you!

@ephemeralanomaly8456 4 месяца назад

Oh my gosh, thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been wanting to include plants like this to my tanks, but already had them set up and didn't want to dismantle them. I like the setups I have, aquascaping-wise, but hadn't thought to incorporate hardscape to account for riparian plant growth at the time. I am so glad that I kept the little pots my aquarium plants came in. I'm definitely going to use this method.

@loribell6453 3 месяца назад

Definitely one of the questions that has come to mind frequently as I have been watching your videos. Thank you for the list and other details! 🙏😊👍

@SudhirN-jc6dx 17 дней назад

Thanks for explaining in detail.

@HGCUPCAKES 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the list ❤

@HolyCanolei 4 месяца назад

This guide is awesome! I’d love to see more like it in the future. It’s so helpful to hear you break down the different concepts for newbies like me!

@markharnisch9041 3 месяца назад

thank you so much for this summary, just what I needed right now!

@beatricetreadwell5785 4 месяца назад

Terrific episode, Tanner!!!!!!!! Thanks a million!!!!!! ❤️😃👍👍👍👍👍👍

@Kenzieistired99 4 месяца назад

Thank you thank you thank you 🙏 I’ve been debating trying to incorporate my already water rooted plants into my tank for months. Now I feel ready to try!

@goobster6257 4 месяца назад

I always knew my love for houseplant was gonna help me make the move to building enclosure, a set-up. I never knew when though! That video is definitely my pivoting point !