Super Low-Tech 211 Planted Tank.

[tohterry]

Hi everybody,

This is the result of my 211 tank super low-tech tank, right under the sun (starting from 1pm daily), with zero filter/ pumps/ aeration.

Problem is sometimes algae boom and sometimes very clear water. Now is algae booming period.



Any comments are welcomed.

[pyroo]

Nice tank! Do you have a bigger picture?

[felix_fx2]

Nice too see someone keep it this way too.
Ever tried fresh water clams? They feed on green water, works like a charm for me.

[barmby]

Terry, I think you have got a unique tank there.

A bigger picture will help. Link it via photo-bucket

[tohterry]

OK guys, here's another picture which i took jus now when i came back from work.

The difference today is that the water miraculously turned cleared.

Note: the previous pic was taken yesterday noon. Btw, this is an almost 2 years old tank.

Seems like i have to do another pruning again...

Anyway, have a look....
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[barmby]

Are the plants healthy? If yes, good job! You planted alot, which is good!

[limz_777]

i find that viewing plants and fish under direct artificial light is much nicer

[tohterry]

Thank you all guys for the response & interest in this...in fact u shd try it urself too...

[tohterry]

Oh yes they are, but not all....

Mainly due to algae that grows on the leaves...but thats when ocassional prunings & water changes every week, helps to balance the eco system.

[tohterry]

Oh yeah, u must have fast growing plants to aid in the competition for the nutrient in the water....my fav preference will be floating plants like amazonia frogbits, Hycines & water lettuce.

[hellomyfriend]

Impressive scaping of plants

[tohterry]

Are the plants healthy? If yes, good job! You planted alot, which is good!

Hi Barmy, thanks.

Hey i didn't really plant alot during the beginning/setup....the main effort/ factor comes from the sun. And of course, occasional attentions, observations and little effort change water + trimming.

[reborn4ever]

Nice one... Can save electricity also... Thank for sharing

[mozesyap]

Cool really super low tech.. Zero electricity usage

[Ukiya]

Wow nice.. my amazonia frogbits seems to be rotting.. maybe not enough direct sunlight

[tohterry]

Hi Ukiya, it's not necessary to have strong sunlights for frogbits to grow. Just make sure u have enough.

[felix_fx2]

Terry may I ask substrate is what kind?

[Fishy Business]

it would be challenging to maintain and upkeep the tank. Nicely done

[limz_777]

is this the walstad method ?

[felix_fx2]

is this the walstad method ?

I wad thinking the same