This has been my tank set up vision since my early 20s, can't believe you've done it! I can't wait to try it out myself once I get my life together. :) Favorited.
The setup looks really beautiful. However, most orchids hate wet roots and frequently die if the roots remain in too much water - that’s why there are special pots for orchids to prevent wet roots. I am also curious about the betta in an open tank - my betta loved to jump, so I was closing even the feeding window each time after feeding. Please keep us posted on changes in your tank!
I keep my betta in an open 5.5gal tank. I use the lid overnight in order to retain some condensation and to avoid the chance of him jumping for any reason, but my betta has a very shy and kind of nervous personality. He is extremely picky about a lot of things in his tank, but is overall quite satisfied and doesn't feel the need to jump or explore anything else. I think it really depends on a fish's personality.
Exactly what I thought! And found this, one of the most popular orchid enthusiast’s opinion on water culture ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QrH8DhJ3Jiw.html
I don't understand how I haven’t discovered this channel before. Love your content and thanks for sharing your ideas and knowledge. Your Betta is gorgeous😍 New subbie here👍🏼
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@Lactation Nation With water culture you have to transition it and the orchid does not have its roots completely submerged in water nor does it it stay in water constantly. Sticking an orchid into a tank like this will kill it.
most likely it will die. people grow orchids in hydroponics, that has a wet dry cycle. Fully underwater like this will kill it. Lots of other sloppy work on the video too.
Exactly what I thought! And found this, one of the most popular orchid enthusiast’s opinion on water culture ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QrH8DhJ3Jiw.html
Orchid roots can absolutely thrive in a hydroponic setup, there’s several vids of people just growing them in jars and having way better root growth than in substrate, and having them in a tank like this with nutrient-rich water seems like a step above even that!
george rapp except some people can’t afford to get live plants. It adds up really fast, others simply can’t invest the time into the care of live plants with all the extra effort they need. You are right, people should opt for live plants but only when they can or if they are capable of maintaining them. Otherwise it ends up as a waste.
@@alissacambel1661 the cost is very low and easy plants doesnt want something , on the other hand a dead tank easy increse amonia and need water changes very often . i have a planted little tank and i dont mess with it at all. its automatic !
Interesting that orchids can be grown hydroponically..but near everything can once you try it. Just make sure the water gets plenty of iron. The fish waste are good enough for the rest.
@The Foxt orchid roots are aerial and are used to absorb oxygen and not just water. They are very prone to root rot even if they are watered too often, nevermind completely submerged. I can see that you can try this but the plant will not last more than a few months to a year. Orchids can live for over 20 years or more if properly cared for.
@@yruki Plants are alive but they can't feel "pain" - you need nerve endings and a central nervous system to physically feel. Plants do not have those and instead have the ability to react to stimuli, which are different than what animals rely on when they feel stimulus. I don't think anyone is suggesting killing humans is ok
I would think that the orchid's roots would get waterlogged and soggy- they're terrestrial plants aren't they? High humidity but the roots are called "air roots" for a reason, since they do not like sitting in water and aid in the plant breathing just as much as the leaves do, haha Would be interesting to see how the plant handles it anyway
Sam T I’ve been growing orchids with their roots in a jar of water for over a year now after dealing with root rot in its bark substrate, and the roots it’s put out in the water are robust, long, and very fast-growing; I was surprised but so far it’s been really impressive!
@@phoebea8714 that's very cool, I wouldn't expect that to go well at all but as long as some roots have access to air I guess it figured it out. I've been keeping orchids for almost 8 years now, one of them 17 years old! They are usually so sensitive to sitting in water.
I haven’t seen any aggression between the betta and gouramis. The Gouramis chase each other but not the betta. Other people have had issues so if you try it keep an eye on them during the first few weeks.
Hi, I like the idea of an orchid but surely being emerged in water would that not rot the roots? Love your work. Greetings from Cumbria in the U.K. stay safe and well.
The best planted tank video I've seen till date!❤️❤️ I've a 20'×15'×15' tank...can I put there Neon tetras along with a full moon betta fish & 2 gappies in this setup?
@@TheBiswenduGuha That could happen. Tetras are known for fin nipping. This would stress your betta and could make him more prone to diseases. It also just doesn't look good. Furthermore, tetras are really active fish. They will stress your betta because of their active movement. Though a 17 gallon tank could overwhelm your betta. Edit: fixed a typo.
what kind of gouramis are those? i thought they can get a little aggressive. I might've gone with some endlers maybe. idk. I have a 10g planted with 2 female bettas and debating on tankmates. have a 15 with 6 male endlers and 3 platy fish. .. thinking about options.
Thanks! I’ve had success with phalaenopsis hydroculture in the past but this is the first time I’ve tried it in an aquarium. Hopefully it will work out!
Sparkly indeed, they are called "Sparkling gorami" (Trichopsis Pumila) and are the smallest species of gorami known to science (I think). They can produce a chirping sound that can be heard outside of the tank in a quiet room.
I really dont think that orchid will survive very long. sure they like to get wet roots, but they also like to dry out almost completely. they like a wet dry cycle.
Timid gouramis, plenty of space and cover. They are still pretty small, maybe they will become more aggressive with time but I’ll remove any that cause issues.
Yes I have Crypts in a lot of different tanks and sand in most and they all do fine. I don't really even use root tabs to Much Anymore maybe once a year I'll try it.
This tank only has a few fish, so there isn’t a lot of excess waste polluting the water and like the others said, the plants are able to easily remove the nitrates that the fish produce. Just keep an eye on your nitrate levels and adjust accordingly.
The tank is very beautiful but I would never mix a male betta with sparkling gouramis. You are asking for trouble. Once the gouramis grow, that betta's life is in danger.
I was curious about the same thing regarding two anabantoids but the sparkling gourami won't get much bigger than it is already they look like they're about full-size I've had them for years.
Your sparkling Gourami/ pygmy Gourami is gorgeous and your Betta is a king/Giant betta. My friend keeps nothing but giant Bettas. Your gourami will not get bigger then your Betta but do watch for aggression, I would assume that the Betta would be the aggressive one if they do get aggressive with each other at all.
Yup! There’s 4 sparkling gouramis with the betta. All are extremely timid and have been fine together the entire time. They occupy different levels of the tank with no issues at all. If they start showing aggression towards the betta I will move them into another tank.
Regis Aquatics I’ve had them together in the past too, had to remove them once breeding time came lol. The tiny gouramies bullied my huge female betta, ripped up her fins and i couldn’t let it go on. But good luck with yours nonetheless!
