dwalstad

I'd like to try keeping this sticky for useful procedures.

Here's one:

Calcium Dosing Procedure (for raising GH of softwater tanks)

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...procedure.html

I'll add more (when I can find them).

To make this sticky truly useful, please let's not use it for discussing the material itself.

If you'd like to discuss something further, then I would go to the actual link/old discussion and post your thoughts there. That way the old thread is re-vitalized for further discussion in its own folder... where it should be.

Diana

DataGuru

Cool.

Here's
my summary of your method
the Step by Step: Setting up a Walstad-Type Natural Planted Tank Article and the original thread on setting up the NPT.

dwalstad

This link describes a tank set-up with a substrate that I wouldn't recommend. The soil is too thick (1.5 to 2 inches), and it consists of a clay/peat mix that will generate lots of iron and algae problems.

However, owner (DLevy) was able to work through the problems and eventually get a very nice result.

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...-new-rain.html

DataGuru

Well I thought I was going to be able to edit my original post and add this link, but I guess not.

It's a good idea to spread out your bagged topsoil and let ammonia gas off overnite before using it in a NPT.