How I Keep My Plants from Floating Away

Girl Talks Fish
Girl Talks Fish
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Published 2022-04-16
I really like floating plants because they just get rid of all the algae in my tanks, BUT it’s annoying when the filter pushes them down, my other plants get shaded out, and how they stick to my arms when I do water changes. I originally made a DIY circle out of airline tubing to keep them in place, but recently upgraded to this floating plant corral: www.etsy.com/shop/SurrealAqua
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All Comments (21)
  • @Jonny703
    I really like the design, I've always thought airline tubing looks like detritus plastic.
  • @Edge010
    I can relate I have a lot of duckweed, but this really helps thank you sooo much
  • @EGWL93
    YES !! A LIFESAVER !!! I was looking for this the other time when someone had posted pictures in a fish group but couldn't find a link to purchase it. Thanks a lot Irene !!
  • @typicallyusual6984
    The trick for a nice, stable airline ring is to use the hot part of the hot glue gun to widen one end so you can put the other end into it. Make sure to add a bit of hot glue into the wider end to keep the other end in place. Keeps its shape, floats well, and a nice clean look without a weird glob of glue on the outside. I place floating plants around the rings so the ring stays in place. I can totally see the appeal of the suction cup mounts though, if you want plants inside the rings instead.
  • @laurie_gemacosta6368
    That looks great! My local pet store told me I couldn't fit more than 1 plant in a 5 gallon fishtank and I was quite bummed
  • @Fishtory
    Super cool. Thanks for the link to that Etsy product__ have a great week!
  • @SwatejK
    After watching your videos, you are really a hard working person. You try anything n everything to fix this hobby👍🏼
  • @traciyancey6704
    I used your airline tubing idea as inspiration for my “fence” that I made from straws! 😂. Thanks for the Etsy link now that I see what a difference it makes I don’t mind investing in something better!!!
  • @Poconogreyhound
    Just got these in the mail today after watching your video. For me, they are soo much better than airlines, thanks for posting!
  • @VinylUnboxings
    Cool product, but I don't understand why people think a little algae growth looks worse than having a big plastic ring, a suction cup, and that mount right in the center of your tank.
  • @Renewed-hl6br
    well you just answered my search, I had a tons of algae on my stone! i need this so much
  • @raamsr623
    I got a similar setup, except it’s magnets that you place inside and outside, with the inner magnet attached to a rod through which you thread the airline tube circle.
  • @gotohellenwaite6371
    Thank you! I have floating plants that go crazy everywhere. My fish are like where’s my food…
  • @LadyKej
    Great idea! Etsy for the win. 🏆