Brenmuk
Member
Hi I'm new to this forum.
I would be interested to know how many of you have tried the Diana Walstead style setup for acquascaping and how successful you have found it compared to the more high tech set ups.
I have recently taken the plunge, stripped out my 3ft planted tank and started again with a soil based compost - 1'' of John Innes seed compost. I have put back the plants and all seems ok so far - the tank has been running now for about 2 weeks. There is no sign of algae and although the plants seem to grow slower without added CO2 they do seem stronger especially the vallis which has stronger thicker looking stems.
I can't help but think however that this could be the calm before the storm before the soil goes anaerobic and everything goes horribly wrong - Diana Walstead says you need to take a leap of faith putting garden and potting soil at the bottom of your tank.
Brendan
I would be interested to know how many of you have tried the Diana Walstead style setup for acquascaping and how successful you have found it compared to the more high tech set ups.
I have recently taken the plunge, stripped out my 3ft planted tank and started again with a soil based compost - 1'' of John Innes seed compost. I have put back the plants and all seems ok so far - the tank has been running now for about 2 weeks. There is no sign of algae and although the plants seem to grow slower without added CO2 they do seem stronger especially the vallis which has stronger thicker looking stems.
I can't help but think however that this could be the calm before the storm before the soil goes anaerobic and everything goes horribly wrong - Diana Walstead says you need to take a leap of faith putting garden and potting soil at the bottom of your tank.
Brendan