3 Month Update of my Dirted Walstad Aquarium Jar - How To

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3 months ago I got plant cuttings from another hobbyist, I planted them in a dirted aquarium jar. Loosely based on the Walstad Method. Now after this time I can say it's a big success, the plants are growing and I can officially say: it's working!
Plants:
Vallisneria Spiralis
Bacopa Caroliniana "green", "red" and "pigmy"
Ludwigia Repens "rubin" and a round leaf type
Links about the Walstad Method:
www.theaquarium...
Diana Walstad is the author of the book "Ecology of the Planted Aquarium"
music: whatever by seto: / seto-231171652
#GrowingInterest #Aquarium #Walstad #FischTank

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9 сен 2024

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@myounges 5 лет назад

The best way to remove hair algae that i found is to use an old toothbrush you stick it in and rotate it all the algae will wind up on it later just take it off the toothbrush. Easy and quick.

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

Thanks, you're right that should be way easier :D

@GalahsArk 5 лет назад

Good to see its still going well.

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

Still going still growing :D

@RAZOR12334 5 лет назад

I use organic potting soil for nearly 11 years. I have 4 planted aquarium with discus, guppy, tetras, angel all are healthy. Those so called aquarium soil are damn expensive. I don't even have co2

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

Yes they are, dirted aquariums are a very good alternative 👍😊

@MicroWorld7 3 года назад

Love your videos buddy. Great content 💪👏👏👏

@GrowingInterest 3 года назад

Thank you :)

@8Cheddar8 5 лет назад

Great video. I really like this format.

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

Thanks :) I hope my other videos are watchable as well 💚

@8Cheddar8 5 лет назад

@@GrowingInterest 😍

@MichalW95 5 лет назад

Keep it up, very fascinating video!

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

Thank you💛

@burlisaquarien7568 5 лет назад

That's interesting. I have a 25 liters Walstad aquarium on a windowsill. It's about 4 weeks old and I have zero algae and the water is brownish, but clear. Maybe the difference is the soil. I use pond soil with a lot of peat. And I have frosted glass foil on the back side and a lot of floating plants. This reduces the sunlight. But a nice project. I like this jar

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

That brown water should go after a few days and a few water changes, usually you don't get that much algae, but I let it run for almost 8 weeks without maintenance :D it's a strong light thought for that small of a container

@burlisaquarien7568 5 лет назад

@@GrowingInterest the brown water is ok. I have capatta leaves and a root in the aquarium. Maybe I change water today

@fantasticfishhobby6557 5 лет назад

Great video friend New friend here #951✌👍

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

Thanks :)

@lifesjourney65 5 лет назад

Lovely, quiet, relaxing video Love it! I wonder how a pair of shrimp would go in the Jar?

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

Thanks :) haven't decided about the shrimp idea yet. :D

@LEE-kq9tq 5 лет назад

Really nice. Curious to now if you tested the water to see if it was cycled before adding the snail? And parameters after doing the water changes?

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

I did test the water before I put the snail in, it wasn't leaching something in from the soil. The snail is growing tremendous, it was a juvenile when I put it in :)

@doratheexplorer5265 5 лет назад

Very pretty!did you use organic dirt or dirt from outside your house ? And can you actually use dirt from outside your house in a planted aquarium with fishes?just asking.please respond ☺

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

Thanks :) I used regular potting soil, you find it in every garden center. I think you can use soil from your garden but I never tested it before. If you use it make sure it's free of any pests or other animals or insects.

@rlricksterson 5 лет назад

How can I make sure it doesn't have those kind of pests?

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

@@rlricksterson I had pest snails in it, like miniature ramshorn snails, I collected it almost daily till there gone, it's tedious but it worked :D

@riccardoerre 5 лет назад

Hello very nice jar! Please, how much do you change water??

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

thanks :) it's roughly 2-4 weeks between water changes

@rlricksterson 5 лет назад

Already subscribed! :) Are you planning on adding fish? I'm really interested.

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

No it's way to small for fish, they will not have a happy live and die fast :( it's a small water volume that is good for a snail :)

@tienluong4729 5 лет назад

Hi, Are you just planning 100%water changes every 2-3 weeks ? Or Are you planning on just top the water off as it evaporate ? Thank you

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

Both I top it of occasionally and 2-3 weeks like 70-80% water changes :)

@dacoolhuan 4 года назад

Great work! Subscribed! Need an update on this one! Also I don’t have fellow aquarium friends, where do you suggest to buy the plants? Thanks!

@GrowingInterest 4 года назад

Thank you 💚 there are some good internet options, eBay is also an option. Or some local aquarium stores, they are always happy when you support them :)

@drapoorv 5 лет назад

Beautiful Jar...Loved your aquarium ..what capacity is the jar ??? Is it available online ??

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

Thank you very much 💚 😊 it's around 5 to 7 liters or 1.3 to 1.8 gallons, but I'm not sure actually :D It's an old deco glass from my mom, she had it like more than 10 years :D search for deco glass and you should find something online :) 👍

@drapoorv 5 лет назад

@Growing interest Thank you very much for your reply..appreciate it and really love your creative acts👍👍👍👍👍

@deltoid4 4 года назад

i want one :). Simple

@GrowingInterest 4 года назад

It's fun to make :)

@yohaneschandra9033 5 лет назад

Do you do any routine water changes? Whats the frequency?

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

It's not that frequent, but I would say it's every 2-3 weeks. :)

@FALABOB 3 года назад

What is that music?

@GrowingInterest 3 года назад

Credited in the description :)

@alangparker1882 3 года назад

Can i use water that contains chlorine with this method ?

@GrowingInterest 3 года назад

I would say no, but I have no experience with chlorine

@alangparker1882 3 года назад

Growing Interest alright noted, thank you..

@smf00027 4 года назад

How many watts is the light and how many hours need to open? Thanks

@GrowingInterest 4 года назад

the small LED buld (G10 socket) has 5W and is like 7-8h on, the Jar is always open :)

@smf00027 4 года назад

Thank you 😊

@jamesdaniels5379 4 года назад

Can you put any type of fish in this??

@GrowingInterest 4 года назад

Nope, that is to small. This is only suitable for a snail or other critters

@majazorko3367 4 года назад

What about shrimps?Can you add some?

@GrowingInterest 4 года назад

yes I added on or two culles from my shrimp tank

@MidnightGeekSS 4 года назад

would you add anything else?

@GrowingInterest 4 года назад

@@MidnightGeekSS I have a ramshorm snail in there, for more it is too small

@theLupyo 4 года назад

And now ?

@GrowingInterest 4 года назад

I rescaped it and now I'm waiting to grow in, but psssssst :D

@theLupyo 4 года назад

@@GrowingInterest Which type of light do you use ?

@GrowingInterest 4 года назад

@@theLupyo I use a standard IKEA lamp, with the default led bulb

@lightspeed72 5 лет назад

This is not meant to be rude or insulting, but the repetition of the music is a bit annoying.

@GrowingInterest 5 лет назад

That's alright, some of the viewers might find it relaxing. It's hard to find music that long when you are a small channel and you don't have epidemic music jet :D thanks for your constructiv comment 💚 👍