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Walstad tanks are truly wonderful if you do them right. I highly recommend reading Diana Walstad's book, Ecology and the Planted Aquarium - it's a game-changer. As a microbiologist, she brings a unique perspective to aquarium-keeping. I've found her method fascinating, although I admit it reads ...

I really appreciate all the advice and I'll definitely keep you updated on my progress. I've already added Dkento4e's book to my wishlist on Amazon - it's not too pricey and I'm always up for learning more about aquariums.

I'm actually leaving the country in a week, so it'll probably be a couple of ...

I'm glad I could share some insight. I've been reading about anaerobic buildup and it's pretty fascinating. Apparently, it can cause some serious damage to plant growth if not managed properly. I've been trying to figure out what's going on with my plants and I think it might be a combo of both ...

Thanks I'll look into those plants. I'm curious, what's your 90L stocked with, fish-wise?

Hey scapers, so I'm planning to set up a walstad aquarium and I've done some research. I've got a rough idea of the equipment I'll be using - the UNS 60U tank, Twinstar C Series lights, and a generic HOB filter for filtration. Thinking of adding some shrimp, and maybe some embers or rice fish ...

Cabomba, the elusive aquatic treasure that forever seems just out of my grasp.

Update: So I've got a bit of a reversal on my hands - the lily was bouncing back, and then out of nowhere, it starts shedding leaves again. Same symptoms, same appearance. This time, though, I was able to pinpoint a potential cause: my H2O2 treatment for staghorn algae from yesterday.

It seems the ...

"I'm curious, how close did you place the root fert tab to the lily? Was it right up against the roots or a bit of a distance away?"


That's a solid axiom.

farmhand said:

The reason I even brought it up is because I just went through something similar with my Microsorum pteropus "Windelov ...

Thanks for the input, it's good to know the root tab distance isn't the issue. Lilies being nutrient-hungry isn't surprising, I've seen it in ponds too. It's interesting that it's similar in aquariums.

Regarding allelopathy, I'm not entirely convinced. It's often cited based on patterns, but ...

About 3-5cm from the lily.