Uploaded July 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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This is my explanation of the bowl and the 5 gallon high cube. If you have any other questions, you’re welcome to ask.

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Bubble Bowl BEST ONE! (around 10gallonish) amzn.to/2sgcPsZ
Bubble Bowl Similar size as mine (around 7 gallons) amzn.to/2usPypx
Bubble Bowl Similar size as mine 2 (around 7 gallons) amzn.to/2usYVW8
Similar dimensions 5 gallon aquarium(mine was custom made at a LFS) amzn.to/2uyXcgO (you can't grow plants with the provided light)
Desk lamp (I used the clamps to mount it) amzn.to/2svkS9s
GE CFL light bulb (14w 6500K) amzn.to/2tAPVQo
The exact bulb I used (osram 14W coolwhite) I can't find it...sorry goo.gl/75Ri9j
Philips CFL 13W T2 Daylight 6500K, 4-Pack amzn.to/2H67BrI
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
Mini round shape magnet scrubber amzn.to/2zx6k8D
50W heater amzn.to/2tAQOsy
Heater cover so plants won't get burned amzn.to/2sw42ap
Tiny thermometer amzn.to/2tAwFmg
The book that 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


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Plant Selection:

List mentioned by Walstad:
amazon swords, crypts, anubias, wisteria, hornwort, frogbit,
ludwigias

My list:
valisnaria, dwarf hair grass, water sprite, salvania, duckweed,
water lettuce, rotala, java moss, liverwort, ludwigia brevipes,
waterweed, water nymph, narrow leafed anacharis,
bacopa caroliniana



Gnossiennes no. 1 performed by Edward Rosser
Gymnopédie no. 1 (Harp arr.) performed by Peter J