Recent content by Kaitie

Update: PH is reading at 6, but could be a little lower. Ammonia-0ppm, Nitrite -0ppm, Nitrate-somewhere between 10 and 20ppm.

  I will go ahead and order a better test kit and update when received. The ground is soil with a layer of gravel. 

  You are correct. The basic idea is that the tank becomes a sustainable, stable ecosystem where the fish and plants are able to balance each other out. You need to have a heavily planted tank for it to work properly. I practiced on a 20 gallon for a few years before stepping up to the 55, and...

I'm probably thinking properties, and you are correct. We are on well water and the water has a very low ph (last time it was sent off to be checked it was in the high 5's) and is soft. I do a 25% water change every 6-8 months or so, but other than that, just top it off when it gets low. 

I have a 55 gallon freshwater tank that uses the Walstad method and a 370GPH canister filter. Have had it up and running since September 2014 with no issues. It currently houses 5 rosy barbs, 11 glowlight tetras, and 2 Bristlenos plecos. I'm looking to add more to it now and diversify the tank a...