Hi
I recently found a small 20l (ish) tank when cleaning out the shed so have decided to set it up as a simple low-tech. I have put some Tropica Aquasoil in it and planted a few tropica plants from the local shop (Bacopa Compact, Lilaeopsis brasiliensis and Rotala rotundifolia). I've also added some mature floaters kindly sent to me by Darrel. There is a nano light over it and I've dosed it with a couple of squirts of Aquascapers CPF.
There are no fish in it (and I don't intend to add any), just a few small invertebrates, and I will probably add some snails in a few weeks.
The initial plan was to do a Walstad type of setup though I do plan to do the odd water change through the week. I was wondering if I need to add a small filter (e.g. an Eheim HOB) to the mix or if I should be able to get away without? What sort of issues would I create for myself by running without?
Thanks
Alan
I recently found a small 20l (ish) tank when cleaning out the shed so have decided to set it up as a simple low-tech. I have put some Tropica Aquasoil in it and planted a few tropica plants from the local shop (Bacopa Compact, Lilaeopsis brasiliensis and Rotala rotundifolia). I've also added some mature floaters kindly sent to me by Darrel. There is a nano light over it and I've dosed it with a couple of squirts of Aquascapers CPF.
There are no fish in it (and I don't intend to add any), just a few small invertebrates, and I will probably add some snails in a few weeks.
The initial plan was to do a Walstad type of setup though I do plan to do the odd water change through the week. I was wondering if I need to add a small filter (e.g. an Eheim HOB) to the mix or if I should be able to get away without? What sort of issues would I create for myself by running without?
Thanks
Alan