I'm 51. I've had aquariums off and on since I was 7. I've built many tanks, used live plants from LFS and online, and of course those cylindrical containers from the big box stores. This is the FIRST TIME I AM HEARING THIS! 😆🤣 SO nope, you're not the last person on the planet to hear about this. As of this comment, I AM! 😆
I saved the gel too... And successfully rooted a broken anubius in it! Just left it in there under lights, in another jar with saran for humidity, did great! Love your vids, always try to check them out.
I bought several plants in tubes through the years and never knew or thought to use the container until now! So excited to have used the container from an amazon sword in my tank yesterday because of this video. I can only have tough plants in my tank because my fish rip stem plants apart. I have a deep substrate that I planted the Amazon sword in the tube container with roots through the hole into substrate. The roots and stems are protected by tube filled with various size rocks and pebbles within the clear container. This particular tank has been quite a challenge for me. My Anubias and java fern’s are last lone survivors. Hopefully, the amazon sword will hold up. Keeping my fingers crossed,thank you for all of the best tips and tricks.
Didn’t know about the pot. Thanks! I also have corydoras that dislodge stem plants all the time. But they're too cute, and I must have them in every tank! 😊
I always cut that cup open in order to rinse the gunk off of the roots. If it was weighted enough to hold the plant to the bottom of the aquarium I’d consider using it.
Gosh, I pop the top off and cut down the side of the tube. I never realized I could use that bottom portion as a pot. I think I will try it with my next purchase. Thank you.
I did not know or even think about using the bottom cup as a planter. I ride the struggle bus enough just trying to cut the plant out of it without damaging the plant or cutting my fingers on the plastic. I can't imagine the struggle to get it out and all the gel to make it reusable.
I just bought my first aquarium plant! Now that I know how to open the tube, what do I do next? Clean it, quarantine it it? Help me Nano Jedi, you are my only hope!
I don't know why I think I was the only person using mini pots in an aquarium. But any ways there's a way to protect it from corys. Just put sand and mini pebbles on the top layer. Then sand again on top to hide the pot. Have fun!
I'd love to see a video on how to decorate a side facing aquarium. I recently figured out I could fit 2 fives on my fishrack for the space of 1 if I put them side to side.
The asplanium(so?)fern that you mentioned around 1 minute 50 seconds grows to 5 ft in maturity. Bird's nest Fern is a common name and they remain manageable for some time but not a long-term terrarium dwelling success.
Ok now we need to see it in action! I would be tempted to use it buried in the sand with some hidden substrate in it for those plants that won’t grow in sand alone. Curious to see what that would look like and what that would mean, long term.
Hahaha! I'm mad now. I just set up a 55 gallon tank last month and went to petsmart and almost all of there plants were 50% off. I bought so many tube plants and shredded them with scissors! You are not the last one. I would love to have the $70 worth of tubes I bought to get those planters.
Not the first 😅 I knew that it existed in the bottom of the tube plants but never actually knew why it was there besides holding the gel medium that it comes with.
Nope, you are not the last. The one and only time I bought a plant in one of these I used scissors and it turned into a full on wrestling match to get it out.
I wonder if you could take plant and super glue it to a rock at root level. That way roots go straight into substrate with plant attached to rock. No more Cory problem😮
Literally just cut one of these “planters” open not even 10 mins ago… smh haha I’m an idiot. & it was a tropical one too! Been messing around with aquaponics recently 😎 thanks for the info lol
I have opened them from the bottom, pulled the perforated piece off and tossed the plastic! I want them back! I also wish that plants I have ordered from all different places in the US, came with the clay rings like in the UK! That would be awesome! if anyone knows of a US grower that sends aquarium plants out with the clay rings, please let me know.😊 I have even tried to look them up on Amazon and ordered some, but they ended up being like an inch tall with an inch wide hole, not what I was looking for, using them, but not the flattish orange clay rings with smaller hole that I would love to get my hands on...lol.
Time stamp 3:52 shows it. Fill it with substrate of your choice and use as a moveable planter. I also show at 4:11 how I would use it the same way as a terra cotta pot.
But wouldn't plants that are root feeders like swords and crypts need room for their roots to spread out and get nourishment? It seems to me like leaving them in the plastic cup would make them root bound and stifle their growth?
Yes, I agree, that certainly could happen. I think it would be a great way to start plants out though with a plan to move them to a forever home at a later date (out of cup). ☺️
Nope, you're not! I.will need to try that! However, I do open from the top. I carefully cut across, open it, and then push up the plant through the opening by the base. Sometimes you can wiggle the plant out of the hole. If you can, all the gunk is contained. I use a plastic bag to put the bottoms in...sometimes you do need to cut it to get the plant out, but the growing medium is contained within the bag.
When I get potted plant orders, I keep the gel & add it to the pot, but not with my aquatic plants as I don't want to have to compensate for another variable, especially in my planted tanks where anything that gets loose goes nuts in the water column.
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I'm 51. I've had aquariums off and on since I was 7. I've built many tanks, used live plants from LFS and online, and of course those cylindrical containers from the big box stores. This is the FIRST TIME I AM HEARING THIS! 😆🤣 SO nope, you're not the last person on the planet to hear about this. As of this comment, I AM! 😆
Nope, I am the last person to learn this lol
@@vynnyn5489 haha! Whew!!
I saved the gel too... And successfully rooted a broken anubius in it! Just left it in there under lights, in another jar with saran for humidity, did great! Love your vids, always try to check them out.
That’s a cool idea! Thanks for sharing ☺️
I love this woman and her sarcastic/nerdy sense of humor 😂
lol - thanks! 😆
You are not the last one-I am LOL! Thanks for another great video.
Haha! Woohoo! 🥳
That's great to know, thank you for sharing! 💙🩵💚
I bought several plants in tubes through the years and never knew or thought to use the container until now! So excited to have used the container from an amazon sword in my tank yesterday because of this video. I can only have tough plants in my tank because my fish rip stem plants apart. I have a deep substrate that I planted the Amazon sword in the tube container with roots through the hole into substrate. The roots and stems are protected by tube filled with various size rocks and pebbles within the clear container. This particular tank has been quite a challenge for me. My Anubias and java fern’s are last lone survivors. Hopefully, the amazon sword will hold up. Keeping my fingers crossed,thank you for all of the best tips and tricks.
You're such a blast to watch. TY
Brilliant...I didn't know. All the great uses for those containers!!!
Didn’t know about the pot. Thanks! I also have corydoras that dislodge stem plants all the time. But they're too cute, and I must have them in every tank! 😊
And now I know.. forehead slap. Thank you Joanna for cluing me in. I have been doing to top grab as well!
Haha! We did the same thing then. I can’t believe it, I know! 😑🙄😂
Ive really enjoyed your videos over the past year. I got back into the hobby last year after a 5 year break. Thanks for the time youve put into it
@@vampireweed9733 I’m so happy to hear it, thank you! ☺️ welcome back to the hobby!!
STOP!!! I am a sucker for tube plants, do you know how many I've thrown away! UGH. Thanks for telling us. I will be saving them from now on.
@@ingesexton811 I know!! Join the club! 🤦🏻♀️
I didn't even know there was such a thing as tube plants! What a great idea!
I’m new to aquascaping and found your channel, I love you so much!! You’re so fun and informative ❤
Thank you so much!!😊
I learned something new today. Thank you.
I always cut that cup open in order to rinse the gunk off of the roots.
If it was weighted enough to hold the plant to the bottom of the aquarium I’d consider using it.
That's an awesome find, I never knew about this!
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Oh wow! I always open from the bottom, but have never used the little planter! Gonna give it a try 😁
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Thanks so much for this! I used to just throw them away, lol. USA
I also didn't know about that tiny cup, good job Joanna!
@@marymendez4178 👍☺️
Gosh, I pop the top off and cut down the side of the tube. I never realized I could use that bottom portion as a pot. I think I will try it with my next purchase. Thank you.
i havent bought many but never knew about that cup, now I'm tempted to run out to petco and pick up a few plants just to see
lol - me too I want more. Haha
Lol! Yeah I've always taken them from the top. Good tip. Thanks!
Omg!!! who knew! I have been doing it wrong all these years!😅
I did not know or even think about using the bottom cup as a planter. I ride the struggle bus enough just trying to cut the plant out of it without damaging the plant or cutting my fingers on the plastic. I can't imagine the struggle to get it out and all the gel to make it reusable.
Thanks! I didn't know
I just bought my first aquarium plant! Now that I know how to open the tube, what do I do next? Clean it, quarantine it it? Help me Nano Jedi, you are my only hope!
I don't know why I think I was the only person using mini pots in an aquarium. But any ways there's a way to protect it from corys. Just put sand and mini pebbles on the top layer. Then sand again on top to hide the pot. Have fun!
I'd love to see a video on how to decorate a side facing aquarium. I recently figured out I could fit 2 fives on my fishrack for the space of 1 if I put them side to side.
@@LadyNewgrdia that’s a very interesting idea…. I may have to give that a try!
I had no idea either!! 😂
The asplanium(so?)fern that you mentioned around 1 minute 50 seconds grows to 5 ft in maturity. Bird's nest Fern is a common name and they remain manageable for some time but not a long-term terrarium dwelling success.
@@GreenCanvasInteriorscape yes, great point! But sure is cute in the meantime (if I can keep it alive) ☺️
I didn't know, thank you
Ok now we need to see it in action! I would be tempted to use it buried in the sand with some hidden substrate in it for those plants that won’t grow in sand alone. Curious to see what that would look like and what that would mean, long term.
Ugh!! I just got and threw out 8 of these this weekend! 😅 Thanks for the great video!
@@mrsdisney5320 🫢so many over the years right in the trash for me too 😬😆
HAHA I did not know! I have been ripping them up and pulling the plant out for years. :)
Ditto! 😂
Hahaha! I'm mad now. I just set up a 55 gallon tank last month and went to petsmart and almost all of there plants were 50% off. I bought so many tube plants and shredded them with scissors! You are not the last one. I would love to have the $70 worth of tubes I bought to get those planters.
@@mikefellman8139 ugh. I’m so sorry. I do feel your pain though. Yours are in the trash right along with all of mine now. 😐
Thanks! My crypts thank you, as well.😊
😆 you’re welcome little crypts!
6 never seen these before. I don't think we have them in Canada yet.
Not the first 😅 I knew that it existed in the bottom of the tube plants but never actually knew why it was there besides holding the gel medium that it comes with.
Right?! lol
I never knew about that!!
game changer.
Nope, you are not the last. The one and only time I bought a plant in one of these I used scissors and it turned into a full on wrestling match to get it out.
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I had no idea
I did not know this 😮
I wonder if you could take plant and super glue it to a rock at root level. That way roots go straight into substrate with plant attached to rock. No more Cory problem😮
The cories will still damage the roots by digging around it. Wedging it in rock cracks works better, IME.
@@AkbarZeb-p6f Excellent!
Good information. Go figure, I always made quick work of that with my scissors ✂️
lol - me too - chop chop!
I did not know, but in my defense, I have only bought plants from Petco/Petsmart one time. 😂
So you’re 0/0 🙌😆🫢
0/1 for ya! Better than me like 0/20 😬🫢
😆😆 it's ok I would have been the same way 😊😊
Never knew that!
I was like you, I threw the package out. Did not know about the cup. I just took plant out from bottom.
Because we all need more plastic in our world.
Lol, I always thought that thing was just more overpackaging that is so common nowadays. You ever try to unpackage a child's toy? You need tools!
Nope, I was today years old when I found out! Thank you
Hiya SuzyQ!! Glad I wasn’t the only one 🥳
Literally just cut one of these “planters” open not even 10 mins ago… smh haha I’m an idiot. & it was a tropical one too! Been messing around with aquaponics recently 😎 thanks for the info lol
🫢😆lol - all set for next time though!
@@thesmallscape for sure! Just got five yesterday lol
Just like those ABC after school specials…”The more you know… 🌈
Haha! I remember those!! ☺️
I have opened them from the bottom, pulled the perforated piece off and tossed the plastic! I want them back! I also wish that plants I have ordered from all different places in the US, came with the clay rings like in the UK! That would be awesome! if anyone knows of a US grower that sends aquarium plants out with the clay rings, please let me know.😊 I have even tried to look them up on Amazon and ordered some, but they ended up being like an inch tall with an inch wide hole, not what I was looking for, using them, but not the flattish orange clay rings with smaller hole that I would love to get my hands on...lol.
Always toss them. But I save the goo stuff and put it in my outside planters
No kidding!? Cool!
Never knew 🤷🏼♂️
Snail trap 🪤🪤 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌
Wait. Seriously?! 😮 You were not the last person. Thanks for the tips!
🙌☺️ whew!
I have not idea what I just watched, you should show us what the heck you are talking about as in using this Planter thingy in a aquatic tank.
Time stamp 3:52 shows it. Fill it with substrate of your choice and use as a moveable planter. I also show at 4:11 how I would use it the same way as a terra cotta pot.
@@thesmallscape wouldn't leaving it in the cup stunt root growth?
I’ve thrown every single one of those away. Not going to anymore!!
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Had no idea…
☺️glad I’m not alone
Morning
With all due respect, i had never seen those and it might be the most american thing ive seen in a while 😂
But wouldn't plants that are root feeders like swords and crypts need room for their roots to spread out and get nourishment? It seems to me like leaving them in the plastic cup would make them root bound and stifle their growth?
Yes, I agree, that certainly could happen. I think it would be a great way to start plants out though with a plan to move them to a forever home at a later date (out of cup). ☺️
Your not the last one. I just bought one and didn’t notice.
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I didnt know
Whew! ☺️
@@thesmallscape the upside is I saved the tubes because I thought maybe I could us it for another project 🤦♀️. Yep I really CAN!! 😂
Nope, you're not! I.will need to try that!
However, I do open from the top. I carefully cut across, open it, and then push up the plant through the opening by the base. Sometimes you can wiggle the plant out of the hole. If you can, all the gunk is contained. I use a plastic bag to put the bottoms in...sometimes you do need to cut it to get the plant out, but the growing medium is contained within the bag.
OMG! A whole new world of options for those containers which I thought was just packaging!!!
@@carolebraswell982 right?! So many options lol!!
I did it wrong to
You're the next to last person to know that, because I didn't
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I didn’t know it either.
Duuh! You know you plant them roots down as well?
Yup! Roots, yes. Rhizome, no.
👍 Great idea !! I'll look for the cup inside nextime I buy . 🤗🪴🌱🌿🪴
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When I get potted plant orders, I keep the gel & add it to the pot, but not with my aquatic plants as I don't want to have to compensate for another variable, especially in my planted tanks where anything that gets loose goes nuts in the water column.