😮 I saw the Walstad Method Step By Step channel test his water and it had a ton of phosphate in it. I really need to remember to test my water sometime!
I don't have that amount of nitrate but I still only top off with tap water because of the amount of plants my tanks grow they just suck it all in. And any excess minerals that fall into the deep sand substrate that has dirt capped underneath is sucked up by all the rooted plants.
@@GlassBoxDiaries Phosphate/phosphorus isn't listed for some reason with my water company quality chart. But I use the Tetra Test Algae Control 3 in 1, which tests for nitrate, phosphate and KH all at once (strips).
@@stevegee8010 at this point I am sure that my very bottom layers of my substrate has areas of anoxic filtration happening. But the roots of the plants regulate all of that and turn that anoxic filtration into nutrition by the nature of the signals that they send through the soil to the different types of bacteria. Usually we only concern ourselves with the nitrogen cycle but there is other cycles happening as well such as the carbon cycle and a cycle for sulfer and other elements. I found that a variety of rooted plants in the substrate is the key to the balance of a healthy tank. And keeping floating plants and others like Anubiuses, mosses, buce, and fast growing stems help keep the water nice and clean.
Hey man, subscribed few days ago and now just binging your vids. Very informative, love the editing and love the calm voice that doesn't scream at me. You're one of the people that inspire me to get better in the hobby. Thanks man, keep doing what you're doing.
I’m really liking these new Diaries videos, and the tank looks great; well done Shaun. I’m looking to the scape video.
Cheers mate, too busy to do one of the diaries this month or next but hoping to be able to do another one in January :)
My tapwater literally _is_ fertiliser, with a mean 33.8 mg/L nitrate.
😮 I saw the Walstad Method Step By Step channel test his water and it had a ton of phosphate in it.
I really need to remember to test my water sometime!
I don't have that amount of nitrate but I still only top off with tap water because of the amount of plants my tanks grow they just suck it all in. And any excess minerals that fall into the deep sand substrate that has dirt capped underneath is sucked up by all the rooted plants.
@@GlassBoxDiaries Phosphate/phosphorus isn't listed for some reason with my water company quality chart. But I use the Tetra Test Algae Control 3 in 1, which tests for nitrate, phosphate and KH all at once (strips).
@@danielingalls8980 Yes, it's fine, even traces of copper should be used up by the plants.
@@stevegee8010 at this point I am sure that my very bottom layers of my substrate has areas of anoxic filtration happening. But the roots of the plants regulate all of that and turn that anoxic filtration into nutrition by the nature of the signals that they send through the soil to the different types of bacteria. Usually we only concern ourselves with the nitrogen cycle but there is other cycles happening as well such as the carbon cycle and a cycle for sulfer and other elements. I found that a variety of rooted plants in the substrate is the key to the balance of a healthy tank. And keeping floating plants and others like Anubiuses, mosses, buce, and fast growing stems help keep the water nice and clean.
Hey man, subscribed few days ago and now just binging your vids. Very informative, love the editing and love the calm voice that doesn't scream at me. You're one of the people that inspire me to get better in the hobby. Thanks man, keep doing what you're doing.
Cheers mate, glad you are enjoying the content :)
What brand of filter are you using for this tank?
Its just a cheap all pond solutions Hand On Back but I'm not 100% on the exact model.
have you ever feed her live food? mosquito larvae or daphnia.
Not yet mate, its a pain to find in my area but I want to try it next year :)