Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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This is 21st month update. Loomster is a sparkling gourami. And then, there was Loomster. He is the king of this tank. I haven’t seen him actually eat the shrimp, but he does nibble at them once in a while. But I’m pretty sure he eats the shrimplets. The cabbage, as usual, was boiled for around 10 minutes until it was very soft. There is another setup that I’m working on. I’m not sure when it’ll be ready. I might release the video before end of this month.

I’m always extremely grateful for your support. From bottom of my heart, thank you to those who have decided to support this little channel all this time.


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20th month youtube.com/watch?v=xHySlQ1QIck
19th month youtube.com/watch?v=lbFCmMwmUrM
18th month youtube.com/watch?v=R8mmYEp4-9s
17th month youtube.com/watch?v=fzER27ZfKX4
16th month youtube.com/watch?v=-bEJXEZFft8
15th month youtube.com/watch?v=T-Z_b5qvutQ
14th month youtube.com/watch?v=LkLJ26sEl0k
13th month youtube.com/watch?v=ftcTO_Wzujg
12 months update youtube.com/watch?v=2VuDVhCpJyA
11 months update youtube.com/watch?v=PsUkQGY8vR0
10 months update youtube.com/watch?v=T8ZAWAVwlSU
9 months update youtube.com/watch?v=Im9lDTRTAOk
8 months update youtube.com/watch?v=OLh-4Tzc-2M
7 months update youtube.com/watch?v=pyftwc1NLyU
6 months update youtube.com/watch?v=Rpi4CcHQHTg
5 months update youtube.com/watch?v=dU5izzyxqeA
4 months update youtube.com/watch?v=FtdkRe6VjSs
3 months update: youtube.com/watch?v=xut0YAvE8eQ
2 months update: youtube.com/watch?v=BBGcPGQvO9Y
The setup video: youtube.com/watch?v=ZvmGJuquuLE

NO filter, NO CO2, NO Ferts Planted Tank Series:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2155euLw9DN6EU2zBTlDj8-q572aZv7w


This is a Walstad Method tank. The credit goes to Diana Walstad for publishing the organic soil substrate method.

Check out her book in the link below if interested.
The book I read to make this aquarium:
Ecology of the Planted Aquarium by Diana Walstad(Hard cover) amzn.to/2tB4xiZ
Ecology of the Planted Aquarium by Diana Walstad(digital) amzn.to/2svT0Sy

4.6 gallon low iron rimless tank amzn.to/2yKTWST
5.4 gallon low iron rimless tank amzn.to/2y5YZeO
50W heater amzn.to/2tAQOsy
Heater cover so plants won't get burned amzn.to/2sw42ap
Tiny thermometer amzn.to/2tAwFmg
Magnetic thermometer amzn.to/2LRCrXd
(I'm using the tiny thermometer with a small rubber band to hold it in its place.)

Mini round shape magnet scrubber amzn.to/2zx6k8D
Miracle gro organic choice potting mix amzn.to/2tyHm9g
2~3mm gravel 20lb bag amzn.to/2gJ5tOl
2~3mm gravel 5lb bag amzn.to/2y3e3ih

Aquarium scissors amzn.to/2BXY1GW
Aquarium Tweezers amzn.to/2EWyAZe

TetraMin Flakes (gourami and shrimp food) amzn.to/2Gouypo



Shrimps:
Amano Shrimp amzn.to/2PdYOY6
Blue velvet Shrimp amzn.to/2Oaw7yT
Cherry Shrimp amzn.to/2yfoU64
Chocolate Shrimp amzn.to/2P83jDv
Yellow Shrimp amzn.to/2OA2Ehr
CRS amzn.to/2IIOntq
Sunkist Shrimp amzn.to/2PcLQtS
Ghost Shrimp amzn.to/2ydKms1

Nerite snails amzn.to/2IF9sF8




The Best Growing Plants in this tank:
1. Ceratophyllum demersum (hornwort) amzn.to/2srT6HY
2. Duckweed amzn.to/2sl3G4p
3. Azolla imbricate (mosquito fern) amzn.to/2LapS8z
4. Najas Guadalupensis (guppy grass) amzn.to/2LLN8L8
5. Bacopa caroliniana amzn.to/2LIPFpj
6. Ludwigia Sp. Mini Super Red amzn.to/2J0SAfu

The rest:
Hemianthus glomeratus (pearl grass) amzn.to/2LIIPA5
Egeria densa (Anachris) amzn.to/2LJCUuO
Didiplis diandra amzn.to/2LJj4j2
Rotala rotundifolia (indica) amzn.to/2JbzLFF
Dwarf hairgrass amzn.to/2sjG2W1

Music:

Erik Satie
Gymnopedie no. 1 played by Shawn Hertel (edited by me)
youtube.com/watch?v=8USt85qpXxQ

Gnossienne no. 2 played by Fenixian
soundcloud.com/fenixian/gnossienne-n-2