LOW TECH ANGELFISH TANK WITH EASY PLANTS
TLDRThis video showcases a low-tech angelfish tank with a focus on easy maintenance and visually appealing plants. The tank features a simple layout with driftwood and a sandy substrate, housing angelfish and amber tetras. The owner discusses the ideal size for the angelfish before moving them to a larger tank, suggesting a guideline of six times the fish's length. The tank is well-lit with a WEO Slim 60 cm light and uses liquid fertilizer daily. The plants, including Amazon frogbit and other species, create a natural look, with some algae growth adding to the aesthetic. The video ends with a teaser for future content and a new scape for the tank.
Takeaways
- 🐟 The angelfish in the tank are expected to be moved to a larger aquarium, the Highline 400.
- 📏 A guideline for tank size suggests it should be at least six times as long as the fish's total length.
- 🏊 Angelfish require a tank with a high aspect ratio due to their size and territorial behavior.
- 🎨 The tank features a visually appealing contrast of blue and orange fish against an orangey-green background.
- 🌿 The tank is easy to maintain with a simple layout, plain sand substrate, and easy-to-care-for plants.
- ☀️ A powerful light, the weo slim 60 cm, is used, despite the model no longer being in production.
- 🌱 The tank includes a variety of plants such as Amazon frogbit, Limnobium, and Vallisneria, contributing to a natural look.
- 🌿 The presence of extra light due to thinning out of plants has caused some algae growth, which is considered attractive in the natural style of the aquarium.
- 🔧 The tank setup includes a simple triangular driftwood layout that may be improved with pruning shears for a more natural look.
- 💧 Maintenance involves a daily dose of liquid fertilizer, a weekly water change, and weekly pre-filter cleaning.
- 🔬 The owner prefers observation over testing kits for water parameters, relying on understanding the behavior of fish and plants.
Q & A
What is the main topic discussed in the video script?
-The main topic discussed in the video script is the care and maintenance of an angelfish tank, including considerations for when to move the angelfish to a larger aquarium, the types of plants used, and the overall setup and aesthetics of the tank.
What is the recommended size for an angelfish tank according to the guideline mentioned in the script?
-The guideline mentioned in the script suggests that the tank should be at least six times as long as the length of the fish, referring to the total length of the fish.
What type of fish species are mentioned in the script besides angelfish?
-Besides angelfish, the script mentions pleco and Amber Tetra as other fish species present in the tank.
What is the aspect ratio consideration for the angelfish tank?
-The aspect ratio consideration for the angelfish tank is that it should be relatively high, especially from a visual perspective, to accommodate the tall growth of angelfish.
What is the lighting setup used in the angelfish tank as described in the script?
-The lighting setup used in the angelfish tank is a weo slim 60 cm model, which is no longer in production. The lighting is relatively powerful, and liquid fertilizer is dosed every day due to this.
What type of substrate is used in the angelfish tank?
-The substrate used in the angelfish tank is plain sand, without a nutrient-rich substrate.
What plants are mentioned in the script as being part of the angelfish tank's ecosystem?
-The plants mentioned in the script include Amazon frogbit, Limnophila, Alternanthera, Ludwigia, Mossile Guyana, Sagittaria, and possibly an inferior.
What is the maintenance routine for the angelfish tank as described in the script?
-The maintenance routine for the angelfish tank includes a water change once a week, cleaning the pre-filter every week, and thinning out the fast-growing plants like Talinum every couple of weeks.
What is the creator's approach to aquarium water testing as mentioned in the script?
-The creator prefers to rely on observation and intuition rather than test kits for water testing. They believe that observing the fish and plants can provide a better understanding of the tank's health rather than relying solely on test kits.
What future plans does the creator have for the angelfish tank mentioned in the script?
-The creator plans to migrate the angelfish to a larger tank, the Highline 400, and create a new scape for the Aline 60 tank, inspired by Ty treatment's work.
What is the creator's view on the use of CO2 testing in an established aquarium?
-The creator believes that testing for CO2 is important at the beginning when setting up an aquarium, but once the levels are dialed in, regular testing may not be necessary.
Outlines
🐟 Angel Fish Tank Setup and Considerations
The script discusses the considerations for moving angel fish into a Highline 400 aquarium. It emphasizes the importance of fish size and species, the space they need to swim, and the tank's aspect ratio. The narrator mentions a guideline from a Practical Fish Keeping magazine that suggests a tank should be at least six times as long as the fish's total length. The video also touches on the presence of an Amber Tetra and the angel fish's predatory behavior. The tank's aesthetic is highlighted, with a blue and orange contrast, and the use of easy-to-maintain plants and a simple layout with driftwood. The narrator plans to migrate the angel fish soon and is open to ideas for a new scape, inspired by Ty Trement's work.
🌡️ Aquarium Water Testing and Observation
In this paragraph, the narrator contemplates the need for water testing in their aquariums, noting that they have not tested the water in their current residence for 10 years. They rely on observation and intuition, such as adjusting CO2 levels based on bubbles per second and observing the health of fish and plants. The narrator suggests that over-reliance on test kits might hinder the development of observation skills. They mention the importance of testing CO2 levels initially but suggest that once optimized, frequent testing may not be necessary. The narrator also shares updates on their other aquariums, including the Highline 400, iwagumi, and cichlid tank, and mentions plans to set up new nano cubes for sale at Aquarium Gardens. They end by asking viewers for help in identifying the gender of their angel fish and encourage subscriptions and engagement for more content.
Mindmap
Keywords
Angelfish
Highline 400
Tank busting
Aquarium aspect ratio
Amber Tetra
Predatory behavior
Aquatic plants
Liquid fertilizer
CO2 injection
Aesthetic
Natural style aquarium
Highlights
Introduction to a low tech angelfish tank with easy-to-maintain plants.
Discussion on the appropriate size for angelfish before transferring them to a Highline 400 tank.
Guidelines for tank size relative to fish size, with a recommendation of six times the fish's length.
Mention of practical fish keeping advice from magazines on tank busting fish.
Observation of angelfish possibly exhibiting predatory behavior towards Amber Tetra.
Aesthetic appreciation of the blue and orange contrast in the fish and the tank's background.
Details on the tank's maintenance routine, including water changes and fertilizer dosing.
Use of a WEO Slim 60 cm light, which is no longer in production.
Inclusion of floating plants like Amazon frogbit and Limnophila, and their propagation in the tank.
Natural style aquarium design with easy plants and realistic-looking artificial ones.
Description of the tank's simple layout with triangular positioning of driftwood.
Plans to create a new scape in the Aline 60 tank inspired by Ty Trement's work.
Preference for observation over testing kits for maintaining water quality and plant and fish health.
Emphasis on the importance of learning the language of plants and fish through observation.
Update on the creator's other aquarium projects and future content plans.
Invitation for viewers to subscribe for more content and to share their ideas for the new scape.