Below are affiliate links of the equipment I use (shipping to ALL EU countries). If you buy anything by clicking on the below links I will receive small commision without additional cost to you. Please note I have not been given any free products in exchange for mentioning them. LED LIGHT 30cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/twinstar-light/twinstar-c-line-iii-300c?aff=19 45cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii451?aff=19 60cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii601?aff=19 90cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii901?aff=19 120cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii1201?aff=19 FILTER, SKIMMER AND PUMP Oase 75: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/oase-biostyle-75?aff=19 Corner filter: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/nano-hoekfilter?aff=19 Skimmer: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/eheim-skim350?aff=19 Pump: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-pump/oase-optimax-300?aff=19 Wavemaker: www.azaqua.nl/en/stream-pump/oasis-streammax-classic?aff=19 Stainless steel: www.azaqua.nl/en/inflow-outflow/stainless-steel-skimmer-set?aff=19 HEATER Nano: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-heaters/dennerle-nano-thermometer-is-compact?aff=19 SOIL,GRAVEL AND SAND Soil: www.azaqua.nl/en/aqua-soil/aquarium-soil?aff=19 River gravel: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/plantahunter-gravel-river?aff=19 Rio Xingu gravel: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/plantahunter-gravel-rio-xingu?aff=19 Sand: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/aquarium-decoration-sand-1-2mm?aff=19 STONES Round flat rock: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/round-flat-rock?aff=19 Black river boulder: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/black-sky-rock?aff=19 Black seiryu stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/dark-seiryu-stones?aff=19 Petrified wood stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/petrified-wood-fur?aff=19 Gray mountain stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/gray-mountain-stone?aff=19 WOOD Ancient root: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/ancient-root?aff=19 Corbo root: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/corbo-root-m-30-40cm?aff=19 Manzanita wood: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/manzanita-wood-m-40-50cm?aff=19 Spiderwood: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/spiderwood-s-21-30cm?aff=19 FERTILIZERS Micro+K: www.azaqua.nl/en/plant-fertilizer-and-additves/2hr-aquarist-apt-1?aff=19 FOOD Regural: www.azaqua.nl/en/fish-food-aquarium/dr-bassleer-biofish-food-regular?aff=19 Garlic: www.azaqua.nl/en/fish-food-aquarium/drbassleer-biofish-food-garlic?aff=19 MAINTENANCE Gravel vacuum: www.azaqua.nl/en/cleaning/dennerle-nano-soil-cleaner?aff=19 Aquascaping set: www.azaqua.nl/en/tweezers/nano-aquascaping-set?aff=19 Glass scraper: www.azaqua.nl/en/cleaning/window-cleaner?aff=19 VARIOUS Terra tape: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/dooa-terra-tape?aff=19 Moss cotton: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/moss-cotton-200m?aff=19 Superglue: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/superglue?aff=19 Pipette: www.azaqua.nl/en/plant-fertilizer-and-additves/pipette-1ml?aff=19
This method's biggest enemy is algae, which quickly explodes because it uses a very long light and water that is not changed frequently. I haven't read the book completely, but I understand it. Good luck.
I never had issues with algae since this aquarium is established thanks and I will assume that is because of the huge number of plants I added from the start. Also I am doing weekly water change.
No it's not. Because you are not supposed to leave the light on for long.... Even in the most pristine and well maintained aquariums if you leave the light on for long periods of time you'll get algae blooms. Never had an issue w/algae. I don't have a filter. Only keep my lights on for like 6hrs max. For the first few months I did frequent water changes but have since tapered off. Now I do like uh once in 3+ months, if that. My fish apparently love it cuz they're so freakin' vibrant.
@@midnull6009I disagree. While light is part of it, you still require nutrients, nitrogen, and carbon for photosynthesis. Light restriction is not a one size fits all fix for algae control. The other elements can be adjusted to control algae. Ime most algae issues is because of excess nutrients and nitrogen with not enough efficient plant life to balance it.
You're not getting 100% of the light through the tank because there are a lot of floating plants that filter the light. They get the best light and so then feed from the most growth elements and ammonia from the tank before anything else, mitigating any chance for algae to propagate. The internal plants then do the rest of the work to stop any further outbreak. It's a balancing act.
It’s so good to see you on the camera and to hear your voice again. Excellent video and very informative. I read the book, too. It was very interesting, some parts were difficult but that’s part of learning. Appreciate you going through the book and showing how you implemented it all. Keep up the good work.
@@IMaqua You are a very easy watch for the topic , appreciated the style of content from the time I found the channel and hopefully going forward you'll be able to take the extra time to make it right for you and whoever else is fortunate enough to see IM aqua ....I have thought many years I have to learn the video editor and the other technical side of uploading + techniques that I notice a very good example of this is ZERO aqua ch. The whole process is just something that I have been enjoying but I have " Zeeeeer0 " intelligence trying to make any sense of what is involved with a video going from nothing to uploading etc. So you might understand better than I could explain but if you have never had the opportunity to ? Really I am understanding a lot more from being able to communicate about it , I think it would be the # of scene changes and the distance from far away then close etc. He probably has been in front of a monitor since he was old enough to read , and I think that's the reason why I have been looking but never learning 🕯
I would say it is something you just pick up and the more you do it the more you will learn. I also started with zero experience in editing software but it is important to improve your skills with each video. Cheers
Thanks for watching. I am just trying to pass my experience with Walstad method. Actually I didn't even make a lot videos where I talk, this is only my second one.
This video is absolutely great. Well done. Just a tip. The first time you ever fill the tank after laying down dirt and gravel, you know there will be trapped bubbles that you will need to remove and you know the action of removing the bubbles will cloud up the water and you will need do a 100% water change. It is then not necessary to fill the entire tank with water just to drain it out again. Just fill it a few inches above the line of the gravel, knock out all the bubbles and just remove that water and then do the final refill.
Thanks a lot for this beautiful and useful video. I estabilshed a planted aquarium with no filter, no c02 and no ferts just 2 weeks ago. No water changes done yet, because the water is still claer and clean. I just added some water after evaporizing. The plants are growing vey fast and the benficial bacteria are doing great. I also have a lot of Daphnias and little white worms roaming around and keeping a gooe aequilibrium. I added only 4 snails so far and their are helping a lot to keep the surface clean. I'm planning to add a Betta Splendens fish at the end of this month, since the ecosystem seems doing well and the water parameters are stable. It's so funny observe what happens in this closed system even right now that there's no fish in it! :D Everyday I see something new, something wonderful and unexpected! :)
Nice Video! I had the same issue with the Pearl Weed, it eventually took over my whole aquarium stealing the light from the other plats. I can tell you that my greatest success with Walstad is a 1.5 Gallon Bawl with a Bucephalandra and some moss cleaned by a few wild shrimps.
I actually like the look of pearlweed so I don't mind it. But what you said is true, pearlweed will definitely suffocate all the other plants. Thanks for watching.
There is still a few different plants that survived including limnophila sessiliflora in the back but pearlweed is the main plant. I also love the pearlweed only look.
@IMaqua the equipment for high tech is what drives the cost up but plant are plants correct I was referring to the cost of the plants it gets expensive
Yes you are correct about that. Usually if you are doing 40L aquarium the cost of plants is still low but if you need to scape bigger aquariums (150L and above) the plants cost fortune.
I love the look of having fast growing plants, however I hate keeping up w trimming and feel bad throwing the extras away. I started with water wisteria in my tank and it exploded over a few months I slacked on maintenance and it slowly died away. Currently I have a lot of anubus Nana that I have cut and re planted around the tank I love it!
@@gold-ghost-rider I hope so too. Unfortunately I can't control views; only thing I can do is to keep making aquariums and videos. Thanks for watching.
Unfortunately all has been taken over by pearlweed. Due to lack of time I got lazy on trimming pearlweed. Aquarium still looks nice but it looked much better in the beginning. Pearlweed is amazing plant but it grows like weed.
@@IMaqua It always seems like such a long time between videos😂 I know that it isn’t, but they are just so beautiful that I look forward to them very much❤
I do it mostly because of the hard water and calcium deposits on the glass. I have hard water and if I let it build up on the glass for a few weeks it is impossible to clean it up. Anyway I change a very small volume of water weekly and it takes 10-15 minutes only. Even the book suggests that you can skip on water changes and do it every couple of months if you don't overstock the aquarium and have enough plants.
Is a lot of pearlweed 😂 did you add it on purpose? I didn’t see it on your original plant list posted in this video. If you were going to start a new tank would you just plant pearl weed to give it a fast start? Also this was a really good video for explaining the walstad method! And it always makes me happy to see milky 😍
Yes original plant list had pearlweed and it. It was added on purpose but obviously I didn't do good enough job at trimming it. At least it looks green...
😂 It is very green! And it’s beautiful and healthy and milky seems happy. I’m just thinking that it would have been expensive to buy all of those plants and then have them taken over by pearlweed 🌱🌱🌱
The more plants you have the better. My aquarium is full of plants and I still didn't find any of them lacking in nutrients after almost 1.5 years of having this aquarium.
Listen i recently do full water change and also add more sand and fill the water again after 2 or 3 it became a brown again Actually I follow father fish so I do not change the water 😅 And 230+ plants in it
@@aqualifeculture It is a very niche hobby. The whole country has only one "real" fish shop where you can find all kind of fish and they really do care about them. Unfortunately it is 450 kms away from me. Hardware and equipment is easy to get because of the webshops an online stores all around EU.
@@IMaqua thats a long drive for someone who enjoys this hobby, but I believe that we both know that once in a while the road trip is worth it. Glad to hear that they take care of their fish. Thank you for interesting information from a part of the world I’m not familiar with! I’m excited to continue watching your channel - Sabrina
In her book Diana Walstad actually recommends overfeeding because extra food will provide the nutrients for the plants. Of course you need to be careful how much to overfeed.
@@MrGigi-dz9cv well you are correct about your opinion. I also don't overfeed. Diana Walstad recommends overfeeding so I am just saying the things she wrote in the book.
I dont understand whats the fuss about these Walstad tanks. The only advantage I see over aqua soil is cost cutting for people with many tanks, otherwise it looks like too much hassle. Lots of work preparing it, a visually off putting really thick bottom layer and lots of stuff that can go wrong. But hey solid effort nicely done video!
Thanks for honest opinion. I would say the main difference is trying to grow an ecosystem whereas most of "normal" aquariums are over-cleaned. Here you don't do gravel vacuum and the mulm is actually beneficial (I mean you can do all this in an aquarium with soil). Bag of aquarium soil is expensive and in comparison bag of potting soil is 10 times cheaper. You can run Walstad aquariums much longer. But Walstad aquariums can be very messy especially during first month (as seen on my example) and rescaping and replanting is not really recommended because you will disturb the soil and create a mess. My own honest opinion is that it is more of thing you setup and you let the nature run its course without too much interference.
Below are affiliate links of the equipment I use (shipping to ALL EU countries). If you buy anything by clicking on the below links I will receive small commision without additional cost to you. Please note I have not been given any free products in exchange for mentioning them.
LED LIGHT
30cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/twinstar-light/twinstar-c-line-iii-300c?aff=19
45cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii451?aff=19
60cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii601?aff=19
90cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii901?aff=19
120cm: www.azaqua.nl/en/lighting/chihiros-aii-series-aii1201?aff=19
FILTER, SKIMMER AND PUMP
Oase 75: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/oase-biostyle-75?aff=19
Corner filter: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/nano-hoekfilter?aff=19
Skimmer: www.azaqua.nl/en/filters/eheim-skim350?aff=19
Pump: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-pump/oase-optimax-300?aff=19
Wavemaker: www.azaqua.nl/en/stream-pump/oasis-streammax-classic?aff=19
Stainless steel: www.azaqua.nl/en/inflow-outflow/stainless-steel-skimmer-set?aff=19
HEATER
Nano: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-heaters/dennerle-nano-thermometer-is-compact?aff=19
SOIL,GRAVEL AND SAND
Soil: www.azaqua.nl/en/aqua-soil/aquarium-soil?aff=19
River gravel: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/plantahunter-gravel-river?aff=19
Rio Xingu gravel: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/plantahunter-gravel-rio-xingu?aff=19
Sand: www.azaqua.nl/en/cosmetic-sand/aquarium-decoration-sand-1-2mm?aff=19
STONES
Round flat rock: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/round-flat-rock?aff=19
Black river boulder: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/black-sky-rock?aff=19
Black seiryu stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/dark-seiryu-stones?aff=19
Petrified wood stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/petrified-wood-fur?aff=19
Gray mountain stone: www.azaqua.nl/en/stones-per-kg/gray-mountain-stone?aff=19
WOOD
Ancient root: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/ancient-root?aff=19
Corbo root: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/corbo-root-m-30-40cm?aff=19
Manzanita wood: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/manzanita-wood-m-40-50cm?aff=19
Spiderwood: www.azaqua.nl/en/aquarium-wood/spiderwood-s-21-30cm?aff=19
FERTILIZERS
Micro+K: www.azaqua.nl/en/plant-fertilizer-and-additves/2hr-aquarist-apt-1?aff=19
FOOD
Regural: www.azaqua.nl/en/fish-food-aquarium/dr-bassleer-biofish-food-regular?aff=19
Garlic: www.azaqua.nl/en/fish-food-aquarium/drbassleer-biofish-food-garlic?aff=19
MAINTENANCE
Gravel vacuum: www.azaqua.nl/en/cleaning/dennerle-nano-soil-cleaner?aff=19
Aquascaping set: www.azaqua.nl/en/tweezers/nano-aquascaping-set?aff=19
Glass scraper: www.azaqua.nl/en/cleaning/window-cleaner?aff=19
VARIOUS
Terra tape: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/dooa-terra-tape?aff=19
Moss cotton: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/moss-cotton-200m?aff=19
Superglue: www.azaqua.nl/en/necessities/superglue?aff=19
Pipette: www.azaqua.nl/en/plant-fertilizer-and-additves/pipette-1ml?aff=19
This method's biggest enemy is algae, which quickly explodes because it uses a very long light and water that is not changed frequently. I haven't read the book completely, but I understand it. Good luck.
I never had issues with algae since this aquarium is established thanks and I will assume that is because of the huge number of plants I added from the start. Also I am doing weekly water change.
No it's not. Because you are not supposed to leave the light on for long....
Even in the most pristine and well maintained aquariums if you leave the light on for long periods of time you'll get algae blooms.
Never had an issue w/algae. I don't have a filter. Only keep my lights on for like 6hrs max. For the first few months I did frequent water changes but have since tapered off. Now I do like uh once in 3+ months, if that.
My fish apparently love it cuz they're so freakin' vibrant.
@@midnull6009I disagree.
While light is part of it, you still require nutrients, nitrogen, and carbon for photosynthesis.
Light restriction is not a one size fits all fix for algae control. The other elements can be adjusted to control algae. Ime most algae issues is because of excess nutrients and nitrogen with not enough efficient plant life to balance it.
If you do it right : no algae problems !
You're not getting 100% of the light through the tank because there are a lot of floating plants that filter the light. They get the best light and so then feed from the most growth elements and ammonia from the tank before anything else, mitigating any chance for algae to propagate. The internal plants then do the rest of the work to stop any further outbreak. It's a balancing act.
It's amazing how good it looks after so long!
Still going strong after so long.
It’s so good to see you on the camera and to hear your voice again. Excellent video and very informative. I read the book, too. It was very interesting, some parts were difficult but that’s part of learning. Appreciate you going through the book and showing how you implemented it all. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! It was definitely not an easy read especially if you don't have a background in chemistry or biology. Thanks Phil.
I'd highly recommend you making some dope biotope tanks with such explained version 😊
Cool idea! I will probably be making these "explained version" videos for my all my favourite aquariums after they mature little bit.
@@IMaqua You are a very easy watch for the topic , appreciated the style of content from the time I found the channel and hopefully going forward you'll be able to take the extra time to make it right for you and whoever else is fortunate enough to see IM aqua ....I have thought many years I have to learn the video editor and the other technical side of uploading + techniques that I notice a very good example of this is
ZERO aqua ch. The whole process is just something that I have been enjoying but I have " Zeeeeer0 " intelligence trying to make any sense of what is involved with a video going from nothing to uploading etc. So you might understand better than I could explain but if you have never had the opportunity to ? Really I am understanding a lot more from being able to communicate about it , I think it would be the # of scene changes and the distance from far away then close etc. He probably has been in front of a monitor since he was old enough to read , and I think that's the reason why I have been looking but never learning 🕯
I would say it is something you just pick up and the more you do it the more you will learn. I also started with zero experience in editing software but it is important to improve your skills with each video. Cheers
This is the first time for me to hear your voice. Your English is very good, and I appreciate you teaching us so much.
Thanks for watching. I am just trying to pass my experience with Walstad method. Actually I didn't even make a lot videos where I talk, this is only my second one.
This video is absolutely great. Well done.
Just a tip. The first time you ever fill the tank after laying down dirt and gravel, you know there will be trapped bubbles that you will need to remove and you know the action of removing the bubbles will cloud up the water and you will need do a 100% water change. It is then not necessary to fill the entire tank with water just to drain it out again. Just fill it a few inches above the line of the gravel, knock out all the bubbles and just remove that water and then do the final refill.
That makes sense thanks for the tip. Cheers
Thanks a lot for this beautiful and useful video. I estabilshed a planted aquarium with no filter, no c02 and no ferts just 2 weeks ago. No water changes done yet, because the water is still claer and clean. I just added some water after evaporizing. The plants are growing vey fast and the benficial bacteria are doing great. I also have a lot of Daphnias and little white worms roaming around and keeping a gooe aequilibrium. I added only 4 snails so far and their are helping a lot to keep the surface clean. I'm planning to add a Betta Splendens fish at the end of this month, since the ecosystem seems doing well and the water parameters are stable. It's so funny observe what happens in this closed system even right now that there's no fish in it! :D Everyday I see something new, something wonderful and unexpected! :)
Enjoy your little underwater ecosystem. Cheers
Nice Video! I had the same issue with the Pearl Weed, it eventually took over my whole aquarium stealing the light from the other plats. I can tell you that my greatest success with Walstad is a 1.5 Gallon Bawl with a Bucephalandra and some moss cleaned by a few wild shrimps.
I actually like the look of pearlweed so I don't mind it. But what you said is true, pearlweed will definitely suffocate all the other plants. Thanks for watching.
my pearl weed melted, i wish mine conquered the tank too :(
Mine won't stop growing....
This is a good guide for Walstad aquariums 😉.
Glad you think so!
I love the Pearlweed only look. However, I totally could see a row of L Sesiflora in back!
There is still a few different plants that survived including limnophila sessiliflora in the back but pearlweed is the main plant. I also love the pearlweed only look.
@@IMaqua Either of those two plants only or together is what I'd do.
Thanks 👍
Glad you mentioned the price of plants even o. Low tec aquarium it costs alot
High tech aquariums cost a lot of money. Low teach aquariums are usually more affordable.
@IMaqua the equipment for high tech is what drives the cost up but plant are plants correct I was referring to the cost of the plants it gets expensive
Yes you are correct about that. Usually if you are doing 40L aquarium the cost of plants is still low but if you need to scape bigger aquariums (150L and above) the plants cost fortune.
I love the look of having fast growing plants, however I hate keeping up w trimming and feel bad throwing the extras away. I started with water wisteria in my tank and it exploded over a few months I slacked on maintenance and it slowly died away. Currently I have a lot of anubus Nana that I have cut and re planted around the tank I love it!
Anubias is the best. I wish all the plants would grow that slow.
Now I am googling where to buy pearlweed lol. Cool video
I guarantee it will make your aquarium green.
Thank you for your kind instruction. This is a useful video!
Glad it was helpful!
@@IMaqua
I really like your videos, hope the channel will grow more in the future
@@gold-ghost-rider I hope so too. Unfortunately I can't control views; only thing I can do is to keep making aquariums and videos. Thanks for watching.
@@gold-ghost-rider I agree! This channel deserves so many more subscribers! Videos are always very informative and very beautiful!
Thanks for your awesome and inspiring videos.
Glad you like them! Thanks for the tip.
Love the look of that pearlweed. Might have to swipe the idea.
Go for it!
I'd love to hear more narration/commentary in your videos. 👍👍
I am doing all my breeding videos with narration. Cheers
Where did the nice Ludwigia and everything go from the start? I'm only seeing a couple types of plants now...
Unfortunately all has been taken over by pearlweed. Due to lack of time I got lazy on trimming pearlweed. Aquarium still looks nice but it looked much better in the beginning. Pearlweed is amazing plant but it grows like weed.
Nice video!
Thanks for watching.
Great looking tank 👌
Glad you like it
Ooooh a new video 🎉
Finally...
@@IMaqua It always seems like such a long time between videos😂 I know that it isn’t, but they are just so beautiful that I look forward to them very much❤
@@jenpink4298 they are out every Tuesday and Friday. Thanks Jen
@@IMaqua I was looking all over for your new video until I realized that today is only Thursday 😂🤭
@@jenpink4298 but today is Friday. New video is out in exactly 9 hours. Enjoy
Amazing video!
Do you only do the water changes because of tannins or water parameters are still not optimal?
I do it mostly because of the hard water and calcium deposits on the glass. I have hard water and if I let it build up on the glass for a few weeks it is impossible to clean it up. Anyway I change a very small volume of water weekly and it takes 10-15 minutes only. Even the book suggests that you can skip on water changes and do it every couple of months if you don't overstock the aquarium and have enough plants.
@@IMaqua thank you for the reply! Going for same method, but Aquasoil only and just shrimps and snails 👍
Good luck.
Nice tank! just one question, do you have the pump still running?
Yes the pump is still running although I was thinking to take it out on a few occasions.
Is a lot of pearlweed 😂 did you add it on purpose? I didn’t see it on your original plant list posted in this video. If you were going to start a new tank would you just plant pearl weed to give it a fast start? Also this was a really good video for explaining the walstad method! And it always makes me happy to see milky 😍
Yes original plant list had pearlweed and it. It was added on purpose but obviously I didn't do good enough job at trimming it. At least it looks green...
😂 It is very green! And it’s beautiful and healthy and milky seems happy. I’m just thinking that it would have been expensive to buy all of those plants and then have them taken over by pearlweed 🌱🌱🌱
Luckily I like the look of pearlweed.
This is a damn good video.
Thanks buddy.
VERY-GOOD EXPLANATION VIDEO :)
THANK YOU FOR SHARING :
WE DID A THUMB-UP ABOUT THE VIDEO AND SUBSCRIBED TO THE CHANNEL :)
THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)
Thanks for watching. Greetings from Croatia
hello! To cycle this type of aquarium, how long do you recommend before introducing life? How often do I change the water during the cycling time?
I recommend that you watch this video where I explained everything ua-cam.com/video/W3sjzwbu3BM/v-deo.htmlsi=vZpuFXaiL-6sWXII
i used to be a fan of pearl weed but after seeing how it spreads not anymore haha
It's called weed for a reason. As long as you stay on top weekly trimmings its OK but if you skip a couple of weeks there is no going back.
super 👍
Thanks Matthias.
Do we need to cap it with gravel or sand ?
because fish poop acts as manure if direct contact with soil
I mentioned that in a video and yes you need to cap it. Don't worry fish poop will find its way to the soil.
Plant types used?
Under timestamp plants.
what if number of plats is more than the soil nutriition capacity
The more plants you have the better. My aquarium is full of plants and I still didn't find any of them lacking in nutrients after almost 1.5 years of having this aquarium.
Wich kind of water you use at the beginning and after for water changes? Thanks :)
In all my display tanks I am using only tap water.
@@IMaqua thanks for the answer :)
And in wich country do you live?
I am from Croatia.
I make 250ltr pond with this method the only issue is the water get muddy brown again n again and don't know what to do ? 😞
Water needs time to settle because it is full of tiny particles. I did a lot of water changes during the first couple of weeks.
Listen i recently do full water change and also add more sand and fill the water again after 2 or 3 it became a brown again Actually I follow father fish so I do not change the water 😅
And 230+ plants in it
@@Thehobbyist307 plants are good. Just give it time until all the particles settle down. If you disturb the water it will become cloudy again.
sir I appreciate u giving your time.
Ok look when I fill new water it's crystal clear ok but in 2 or 3 days it became brown again. Any solution?
@@Thehobbyist307 unfortunately no.y advice is to give everything more time. Don't rush things. Cheers
What water pump you using?
Oase optimax 300
With all due respect, the part about never adding the rocks because of "sulfur pockets" is bonkers.
@@peaoat3608 well if I remember correctly that is what the book says.
Looks amazing! Are you Romanian by any chance? I am!
Thanks for watching. I am from Croatia.
@@IMaqua hello! Is fishkeeping a popular hobby in Croatia?
@@aqualifeculture It is a very niche hobby. The whole country has only one "real" fish shop where you can find all kind of fish and they really do care about them. Unfortunately it is 450 kms away from me. Hardware and equipment is easy to get because of the webshops an online stores all around EU.
@@IMaqua thats a long drive for someone who enjoys this hobby, but I believe that we both know that once in a while the road trip is worth it. Glad to hear that they take care of their fish. Thank you for interesting information from a part of the world I’m not familiar with! I’m excited to continue watching your channel - Sabrina
@@aqualifeculture Thanks Sabrina. Welcome to the channel and I am glad you decided to stay.
Let's see how it progresses...
It will be all green.
What type of plants did you used … plant 🌱
All the plant names are under timestamp plants.
Actually, i run a no-filter aquarium.
The main issue i have is when i overfeed.
Then it can get extremly dangerous.
I rarely overfeed this aquarium because the only fish inside is a Betta; yes I can see how overfeeding could be an issue.
@@IMaqua You don't, but somebody, with no experience, could do.
So, we need to warn people.
In her book Diana Walstad actually recommends overfeeding because extra food will provide the nutrients for the plants. Of course you need to be careful how much to overfeed.
@@IMaqua I don't reccomend overfeeding. Plants will take care themselves.
At most, they will slow their growth.
@@MrGigi-dz9cv well you are correct about your opinion. I also don't overfeed. Diana Walstad recommends overfeeding so I am just saying the things she wrote in the book.
Yes .....rescape and add other differentl plants!!
Aquarium will mostly remain the same, I might just do a slight rescape as soon as I have enough plant trimmings from other aquariums.
Você é brasileiro ?
I am from Croatia.
@@IMaqua some words you say are identified as Brazilian ones 😄
Who knows maybe my ancestors are Brazilian 😂
Everyone else is just winging it, this guy read a fucking book
Actually read it a couple of times. It was not an easy book to read. A lot of chemistry and biology.
I dont understand whats the fuss about these Walstad tanks. The only advantage I see over aqua soil is cost cutting for people with many tanks, otherwise it looks like too much hassle. Lots of work preparing it, a visually off putting really thick bottom layer and lots of stuff that can go wrong. But hey solid effort nicely done video!
Thanks for honest opinion. I would say the main difference is trying to grow an ecosystem whereas most of "normal" aquariums are over-cleaned. Here you don't do gravel vacuum and the mulm is actually beneficial (I mean you can do all this in an aquarium with soil). Bag of aquarium soil is expensive and in comparison bag of potting soil is 10 times cheaper. You can run Walstad aquariums much longer. But Walstad aquariums can be very messy especially during first month (as seen on my example) and rescaping and replanting is not really recommended because you will disturb the soil and create a mess. My own honest opinion is that it is more of thing you setup and you let the nature run its course without too much interference.
Hi. I have a question. You only have one fish, right? How many shrimps and snails do you have in that tank?
Well that's impossible to answer. I originally added 25 shrimps that continuously multiply. Let's say I have a lot of them...