How to use Fake Aquarium Plants to Create Stunning Natural Aquascapes | Big Al's

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Our resident reef geek, Thomas, shows us how to create a natural looking aquarium using fake aquarium plants. Follow his simple formula, and you can't go wrong! How many times does he say "natural" in this video? Too many...
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@janesawyer3495 2 года назад

Plastic plants are wonderful. Very easy to clean under and around them. You can change the layout any time you want. I highly recommend them.

@FarTooJones 9 лет назад

Been doing planted tanks for a while now, but tempted to try plastic again. So much less hassle

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Hey Dustin Harris! Although natural plants and plastic plants both have their benefits, we're happy our video has you tempted to give plastic plants another try!

@huehuebeep9297 6 лет назад

Dustin Harris Plastic plants may injure ur fish as it is sharp.

@crevice5369 4 года назад

@@huehuebeep9297 not even true 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@maxbrown4594 9 лет назад

This video makes me want to create an underwater plantscape just for the art of it, fish or not. Great advice on arrangement and choice!

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Thanks Max Brown! If you decide to create your own aquascape, don't forget to share your photos with us!

@devonnahoffman1557 5 лет назад

How creative!! Never would have thought to do this. We have a 65, 40 and 20 gallon tanks. Would love these plants. Good job Al!

@jarvisfranklin1148 6 лет назад

Great Job guys! Im really loving this idea and the way you all have put it together because I was under the impression that I needed real plants.

@edyoung6573 9 лет назад

Fantastic video, really didn't think plastic plants could look that good. Thank you very much!!!!

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

You're very welcome Ed Young-- and thank YOU for watching!

@alitydotorg 9 лет назад

Been frustrating dealing with some species of live plants dissolving away in my new set up - your video is inspiring me to try plastic plants.

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Hey Ray Evans, glad our video has you feeling inspired! If you do try out plastic plants, don't forget to share your creations with us, we'd love to see them!

@clashwithkinglevin7677 6 лет назад

Continue like this bro it is due to people like this that we want to make more beautiful aquarium but your artificial plants set up was absolutely great.Thanks bro

@thejaggerbros9941 4 года назад

Awesome videos, I've learned so much by watching you guys videos, thank you for doing them, you're great Thomas.

@LindaLights 5 лет назад

Once again, such a helpful video. Thanks so much.

@brandiroediger4813 9 лет назад

These videos are awesome! You should do more.

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Thanks so much Brandi Roediger! We've got new videos coming every Wednesday, so check back often and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!

@jacobpiske6227 9 лет назад

Awesome video! Big Al's is where I get all my fish supplies! Thank you!

@Ebbilous1 5 лет назад

That's brilliant! it's so beautiful! thanks! I am so new to this!

@a.hs100 5 лет назад

Cool setup. Well done

@johndom4451 8 лет назад

That really came out pretty dang good! Also your outtakes at the end cracked me up!

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

+John Dom - What can we say-- Thomas knows his stuff! Glad you loved the outtakes! We have them at the end of every one of Thomas' videos! Check them out!

@cheryllong995 5 лет назад

What a beautiful aquascape, looks so lush you wouldn't know they were plastic plants, you've convinced me.

@edwardsdeacon 8 лет назад

The use of the moss and driftwood does tie it all together. In addition to this a couple top water plants like duckweed can also make the tank look more realistic and they will 1) add an additional food source, 2) soften the water, 3) provide a hiding place for fry and young fish, 4) help to keep the adult fish more relaxed and they will also fix the nitrates built up in the tank.

@MrRenoman2011 9 лет назад

Great videos! Big Al's is my go to place for all I need for my pond and aquariums. Awesome people too.

@nicholemiles8847 6 лет назад

Good tips. Love these ideas.

@iKnoYooNikka 7 лет назад

Great thanks for the simple explanation of the basics!

@sarahthomsen4052 8 лет назад

Thank you so much for your advice Thomas! I love live plants, but like you said they are time consuming and need some experience, so I'm sticking with the plastic plants. By the way, I love how the plants you have situated in this aquarium/video!!!

@jameshicks6871 6 лет назад

Just now seeing this but am so glad I found the video!!!! Awesome

@70chgrdreams78 5 лет назад

Great info Love the outtakes !!

@robertholm5097 6 лет назад

I'm new to the hobby and was thinking about getting into live plants but after watching your RU-vid video on how to make the plastic plants and wood looks so realistic I might go your route on setting up aquarium decor

@leediaz2908 9 лет назад

Thanks for the great tips....I've been trying to learn the best way but most of my local pet shops don't have the best selections of plastic plants or drift wood and rocks

@andreasmith164 4 года назад

Just got into tanking and LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos. Watched the one for artificial plants (my live plants attempts still amiss ;-( but was inspired by your video. would upload pics if I knew how to.

@laurenmcintyre4062 6 лет назад

This just makes me so happy I don't know why 😊

@Oliveraj-nc7bq 6 лет назад

i love the tank set up soo pretty!!

@33alwright 9 лет назад

Looks great. Now i will have to rearrange my aquarium to give it that realistic look. Thanks for the tips

@1025cjackson 6 лет назад

Great information, very useful.

@p.dagostino2527 5 лет назад

Great video. And always look forward to your bloopers at the end. Too funny :)

@momobun. 9 лет назад

The plants look beautiful and natural! Very useful video :)

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Thanks Andresia Garnier! Glad you found it useful! We have new videos every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often (and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE)!

@slaywendi7320 5 лет назад

Some here Tomas

@keehna42 8 лет назад

this is awesome never thought fake plants could look so good very cool.

@rameezlallasaib6674 8 лет назад

your videos are absolutely awesome love your videos keep it up

@matthewlutchman2949 5 лет назад

Thanks for another informative video Thomas

@pastelpinkhoney 8 лет назад

Great tips! Thank you ☺️

@soulraventattoosandpiercin8335 5 лет назад

I love these set up

@paulbrittgarcia 6 лет назад

Excellent Advice!

@romanrey74 5 лет назад

Great video, thanks

@chelsea2690 9 лет назад

Wow! Thanks for the easy step-by-step guide. The end result looked great!

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Thanks Chelsea McFadden, we're happy to help! The end result turned out wonderfully, thanks to Thomas' awesome method!

@davidperrin1675 5 лет назад

Love your plant choice.

@timmlombardo9267 9 лет назад

Amazing way to use plastic plants! I will be doing this for sure! Thanks!

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Timm Lombardo Glad you liked it! Send us some photos on Twitter or Facebook when you dive into it-- we'd love to see what you come up with in your very own aquarium!

@dallas_biscuits 6 лет назад

great advice!

@TrainerDC 9 лет назад

Very informative! Going to use your method to aquascape my tank. Thanks again for all the great videos. I will most definitely "keep on tanking!"

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

David Garcia Glad to hear it! You can't go wrong using this method! We've got so many new videos coming, so keep your eyes peeled! Welcome to Tank Nation!

@alexspinks833 9 лет назад

my tank needs re-doing would love love to have mine like this

@stevenhoelderich9490 6 лет назад

I like the way you set up the tank.

@ShawnaSmoke 9 лет назад

I need to do this, my tank's been in need of a serious make-over for far too long now! This looks really great, I'm not used to seeing such a natural look with fake plants :) Its great motivation!

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

We're glad we could motivate you to makeover your tank, Shawna Hack! We'd love to see the end results!

@finnaquarium6388 8 лет назад

This video is very helpful. I want to start using them plastic plants again.

@Shelzbells 9 лет назад

Thank you for some really good tips. Your plant arrangement looked awesome.

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Hey Shelley :), we appreciate the love! Hope the tips come in handy for you!

@michaelespinoza1517 5 лет назад

Yeah that was pretty amazing tips

@stacyk1980 6 лет назад

This one helped me a lot I had a habbit of placing everything in rhe back... Also can you do a video on lake Malawi decor because mine like to move all things not glued down.... Thanks

@aubreywhitley6889 9 лет назад

Looks nice Thomas!

@shrinidhiuigowda186 7 лет назад

super simple idea to make aquarium look awesome.. 😍

@dennisday8331 6 лет назад

A Quite unique idea. I was sceptical about it, but it really looks like an acceptable solution to keeping an attractive aquascape.

@pyrojoe1404 6 лет назад

I love everything in this video so I just bought yesterday everything in the video for my 55 gallon. I do have a question though, I have a bio wheel 350 and the extension tube keeps falling off is there any benefit from having the extension drawing the water from the bottom of the tank or by putting the filter at the top okay?

@bsimpson99 9 лет назад

Excellent video. I've used many of the plants you've used here, but not to the same effect. Really like the way you've made very dense groupings which has really given your scape a much more natural look.

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

We appreciate your feedback Bill Simpson! Thanks for watching-- if you redo your tank using Thomas' tips, be sure to send us before/after pics on Twitter/FB!

@valeriestorm3412 8 лет назад

Beautiful aquarium setup!

@migueldiaz7662 8 лет назад

love the information helps a lot

@jasoncampbell8827 9 лет назад

Thanks for the video. We are looking to set a new tank soon and this video came out just in time...

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Congratulations to Jason Campbell-- it's your lucky day! You've won the actual plastic plants used by Thomas in this video! Please email us at brian@bigals.ca or message us on our Facebook page (facebook.com/bigalspets) with your details so we can arrange to ship the plants to you! Thanks to everyone for watching and participating! Be sure to subscribe to our RU-vid channel for future chances to win great prizes!

@stephania7786 7 лет назад

Great video! Do you have a video for changing sand and introducing rock gravel into the tank? thank you.

@iamspiritfirst 7 лет назад

Setting up my fish tank now! Thanks for the info!

@mdzainsharieffzain8986 6 лет назад

Awesome 👏

@MustLoveFish 8 лет назад

Thanks for the help

@TrainerDC 9 лет назад

Great topic

@michaelfenner5116 7 лет назад

love it. great idea.

@elclemente9742 7 лет назад

This is the first video I've seen talking about fake plastic plants aquascaping and you gave my the idea, now I have a new plan for my 100 gallon. P.s. This is the first video I saw from your channel. I just subscribed. Will be checking up on your other videos. Thanks!

@brittanydarnell5853 8 лет назад

thank you for the ideas. just started a aquarium.

@intercept9991 9 лет назад

thanks for the video and the links looks great

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Thomas Atkinson Thanks so much!

@hrbnr 5 лет назад

Great video. Lots of useful info and you make it interesting to watch. I look for “BigAlsPets” when searching,

@1985demitrimarlin 7 лет назад

hello i enjoyed this video and im going to be getting a size 13 fish tank soon, i will be looking foward to adding plants like the ones in your video...

@hammerstone365 6 лет назад

Love it! You're a genius

@greywolfdelacey9140 8 лет назад

we're upgrading to a 55g tank and i'd love to set up plants in it like you did for this vid ; we're upgrading cause the 29g is getting old and needs to be taken offline to be cleaned and resealed ; and our bubble babies are going to need more room

@WanjiJibei 9 лет назад

love the channel and the vids. love the look to that tank too

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Tony Wang Thanks! We're really happy you dig our videos! And as for the tank, following the method for using plastic plants works! Keep on watching!

@sue-annwright 5 лет назад

Wow really nice

@tamershawky2506 6 лет назад

I like what you said, for me I always have a plastic plants , and they looks good . Any way thank you for advice.

@aljohnson4711 7 лет назад

thanks for the tip...I pleco after 19 years and now want to start a community tank(55gal) and am using plastic plants to start...

@hurairaidrees2776 6 лет назад

Awesome stuff 💕💕 plus your acting is very funny 💝💝💝

@itsethan8484 6 лет назад

I was so happy when I found this

@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058 5 лет назад

AWESOME idea, now I can turn my tank into a AMAZON for my guppies.

@gregtraci5390 8 лет назад

Great video. Getting back into hobby after 15 years. Your video was very helpful, my kids loved it.

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

+Greg Traci Very happy to hear this Greg! We've got a ton of videos on our channel, and so many more coming! Hopefully you'll tune in!

@erickuhary8674 6 лет назад

Love this video. I'm looking to add grasses and tall plants that reach the water line. love to win those plants!

@migueldiaz7662 8 лет назад

love all information helps a lot

@jennifermeyer8766 7 лет назад

I love this idea. Natural look without the hassle. Would love to win all of these plants!

@ritabutler1951 7 лет назад

I am just starting "tanking" and have been watching videos to get inspired. You settled my question regarding real v. fake. I'll do fake. I think I am ready for water to let the "off gassing" begin.

@SukhdevSingh-eh7ei 9 лет назад

Hi I've been watching your vids for while now. It's just the way u explain it really helps. Thanks for that I normally don't comment but I had too your vids are great dude thanks. Keep it on.

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Sukhdev Singh It's GREAT to hear that our videos are helpful to the community! We're very glad you're enjoying them-- we've got tons of new content on the way!

@traceyrae8331 4 года назад

Love your video. Any ideas for salt water tanks. My 40 gallon turtle tank has fake plants and looks great. I could use more but I have 2 saltwater tanks and tons of live rock. But my fish like hiding spots . So was thinking of getting plastic. Would it be toxic??

@dnlsrz66 9 лет назад

THANKS FOR THE IDEAS

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

No problem, dnlsrz66, we're happy to help!

@rafspoliarium9773 5 лет назад

nice idea 👍👌

@abirhossain8786 4 года назад

Awesome

@cycosteve 8 лет назад

great video... Keep on Tankin' Bro

@parthivpkrishna 6 лет назад

I liked it very much you.. I'm waiting for new vedios on decorations

@harshrush210 8 лет назад

love it man!

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

+Rush Stroup - Thanks! It's a great way to make your aquarium look amazing!

@jackster7012 8 лет назад

thanks I've tried many times with planted aquariums but they are a lot of work I had know idea you could achieve the same visual effects with plastic plants thanks!!!!! 👍 ☺☺

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

+Jack Birtch - You can definitely get some awesome results with plastic plants-- just follow the general method, and don't be afraid to experiment!

@jackster7012 8 лет назад

+Big Al's thanks for the great advise

@limsaygamingyt5023 6 лет назад

Mr.Thomas will this same plants which u have chosen also suit for black gravel? Pls tell me I m going crazy thinking abt dis ^-^

@eskimo181 7 лет назад

it turned out a lot better than i expected. what about silk plants?

@dari3nn 9 лет назад

I have a 10 gallon tank and would love to set up the tank the way it is shown in this video- with two pieces of your wood. What size would you recommend getting if I want to fit two in a 10 gallon?

@adamconklin9250 7 лет назад

I have a tank already set up with fish in it, and after seeing this video I want to add more artificial plants to the tank can I do that or is it not such a good idea?

@dimitrist.7174 6 лет назад

Hello there.I am new to the hobby of aquariums and your channel is great for advice for newcomers.I have a question though.About six months ago I bought my first aquarium, and planted it with real plants.For the first few weeks they where ok but about a month latter my plants just died.I should have listened to the guys that said planted aquariums are tough for newcomers.Anyhow I planted them out but so far my aquarium looks empty without plants. I ve been thinking of getting plastic plants but i dont know if there are any health risks for the fish, considering they are plastic and if they degrade over time.So are there any risks I should consider? And on a final note.Are plastic plants ok with shrimp ?

@iAmSuperSoldier 9 лет назад

Wow this video helped out a lot. Thank you so very much for the advice Tomas, with you super awesome cool method! I have been wanting to redecorate my tank for some time now. I hope I can win these plants it would help. Thanks again.

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

Hey SoldierHD, glad you found the video helpful! You're definitely in the draw to win these plants, just be sure you've subscribed!