#plantedtank

[thebiotope]

dont think I'll be making any more of these, I'll post what I've made so far over time but yea this didn't get that popular like the first one LOL

[iridescentclouds29]

Chilling

[waterskies]

Went to the Canadian Aquatic Expo today! They had an aquascaping competition. Here's some of the tanks that were set up~

[lunarloaches22]

More fish tank photography because why not

[aquabasedesign]

Aquarium Inspiration 🌿

Some Aquascapes from the Aqua Expo exhibition.

You can see more beautiful aquariums in my latest YouTube videos.

[the-good-mix]

[mostly-bug-blog]

After several weeks of being too tired to do much of anything, I've finally cleaned up my fish tank a bit!

It still looks a bit messy and the aquascape isn't anywhere near what I want it to look like yet, I'm gradually adding more plants when I can afford to. Hoping to add frogbit next so the fish feel more sheltered and the roots fill out the top area more.

There's quite a persistent algae problem at the moment (some of that in the picture is java moss not algae) but it's sort of fluffy and cute so I don't mind too much for now. Next year I'm planning to start adding a few more creatures, namely some cherry shrimp and possibly cherry barbs depending on what their needs are. The shrimp will massively help with the algae but I am a little worried they'll eat all my moss. I like my moss.

[dirtwaterplantsfish]

Mad about it.

[glassboxdiaries]

🌱 After trying countless #aquariumplants in my Walstad tanks, I've found that some are better at natural water purification than others. Here are my top 5 picks for Walstad tanks that keep water parameters stable and safe for fish! 🧵👇

Limnophila Sessiliflora 🌿 This is my favorite submerged plant for #Walstadmethod tanks! It grows fast, uses up plenty of ammonium and nitrate, and provides surface area for beneficial bacteria. Plus, it’s easy to propagate by replanting trimmed stems! 🪴 One drawback of Limnophila? It can grow so fast that it starves itself of nitrate, leading to browning. Feeding fish a bit more should help fix this as fish waste feeds #aquaticplants.

Salvinia Auriculata ☘️ Floating plants like Salvinia are great for a Walstad #aquarium since they get CO2 from the air. My tanks have seen noticeable nitrate drops after adding it. Plus, its leaves change size based on nutrient levels, giving a visual cue for tank health! A pro-tip with Salvinia: keep it in a floating ring to control light levels for your submerged plants. And be ready for regular maintenance—I remove handfuls from my #fishtank every week! 🌊

Rotala Rotundifolia, I keep this in 6 tanks and it's great for a #natureaquarium! It’s a slightly slower-growing stem plant, which means less trimming, about every 3-4 weeks. For those seeking low-maintenance plants, this is a perfect choice that helps stabilize tank parameters. Rotala is also easy to find and cheap. Unlike Limnophila, it doesn't get leggy in low light making it perfect for a #lowtechtank. For me, Rotala and Salvinia are the dream team in Walstad tanks. 💪

Pearlweed💧 New to my tanks, but I’m loving it so far! Despite being labeled as "advanced," it's doing well in both medium and low-light tanks. A liquid fertilizer may be needed in low-bio tanks like a #shrimptank. Fun fact: “pearlweed” can refer to several species, causing confusion. I’m using Micranthemum Glomeratum and, though growth is slower at first, it speeds up after 2-3 months! 🕒 It uses up a lot of nitrogen compounds making it perfect for #dirtedtanks

Hygrophila Polysperma and the Rosanervig variant🌿 They are solid choices for any #plantedtank especially Walstad tanks. They grows in random directions, making them less ideal for aquascapers. But it’s great for tank health if you don’t mind the wild look. Hygrophila Polysperma Rosanervig has a virus that limits chlorophyll production causing beautiful pink leaves on fresh growth making it a great plant for an #aquascape too. While all these plants work well, Rotala Rotundifolia and Salvinia Auriculata are my ultimate duo for keeping Walstad tanks thriving. 🌿 What plants have you tried in your own Walstad tanks? Let me know your favorites and check out my video on the topic.

[ghostfanclub7]

Just going to start using this as a way to journal my tank’s development on the rack I set up when I moved.

This is just about the two month mark, very happy with how everything is growing in! I got a better light for the saltwater tank, hoping to get a few more easy coral soon.

[headlessandhellbent]

Frogbit removal day

My tanks are so much brighter now. Maybe my plants will stop dying now 😂😭

[thebiotope]

[iridescentclouds29]

Low tech + High tech :)

[waterskies]

Just finished harassing Caius for photos.

It's okay though. I'm pretty sure he likes the attention lol

[lunarloaches22]

Mystery snail

[aquabasedesign]

The Betta home 🐟

Planted nano aquarium 🌿

Full overview of this tank here ⬇️