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.

david f

Hello everybody,

If you have soft water like I have ,you would be aware of how difficult it is to maintain correct water hardness, if you fill a nice big drum of water and add about 1 litre of dolomite lime ,keep testing for water hardness untill levels are suitable. water pH may need adjustment just take things slowly when adding the water ,but with time acidic reactions in the tank should balance out ,Hope this will help.