Uploaded September 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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This is 22nd month update. Loomster is a sparkling gourami. This has been the calmest month for this tank. The plants are still growing very fast, but since the temps are cooling down these days, I expect them to slow down pretty soon. I believe the higher temps make the bacteria in the soil to produce more CO2. The tank’s temp goes up to around 28°C or 82°F. The light’s on 11 hours a day still. The broccoli was too big for the shrimp. I guess I should’ve used a smaller one. The reason I take out any kind of veggies after 24 hours is b/c it could foul the water. Loomster croaks almost every day. I suppose he croaks at the shrimp. He even croaks during the middle of the night when the lights are all off.

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21st month youtube.com/watch?v=DSsg17QrYP4
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

Gymnopedie No.1