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[[Image:Five Litre Walstad tank.jpg|thumb|right|5 Litre Walstad tank set up in one day with fish]] | [[Image:Five Litre Walstad tank.jpg|thumb|right|5 Litre Walstad tank set up in one day with fish]] | ||
− | The Walstad Method is a method where organic, no-additive soil is placed on the bottom of the tank and capped with a | + | The Walstad Method is a method where organic, no-additive soil is placed on the bottom of the tank and capped with a soil layer. Once plants are added, the plant roots will reach the soil and get lots of nutrients that will fuel them to grow. |
The Walstad method allows a 'no-filter' method of aquarium, giving a strong bacterial system and still effectively removing fish feces and different harsh materials in a tank. | The Walstad method allows a 'no-filter' method of aquarium, giving a strong bacterial system and still effectively removing fish feces and different harsh materials in a tank. | ||
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* Consider adding small snails as these speed up the mulm breakdown. But not essential. | * Consider adding small snails as these speed up the mulm breakdown. But not essential. | ||
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* You'll need a water hardness ([[GH]]) of greater than 7d. To raise GH you can add [[coral gravel]] or clean sea shells and let them slowly dissolve. However, adding a 4:1 mixture of calcium chloride and magnesium sulphate is one way to get the GH up immediately without increasing the pH. | * You'll need a water hardness ([[GH]]) of greater than 7d. To raise GH you can add [[coral gravel]] or clean sea shells and let them slowly dissolve. However, adding a 4:1 mixture of calcium chloride and magnesium sulphate is one way to get the GH up immediately without increasing the pH. |