Woodstock, ON Water Report

[Biollante]

Hi David,

I sometimes think people work to complicate the whole plant growing aquarium process, for the most part, we are growing weeds, many noxious, and most of our critters are pests in other contexts.

I often wonder if people who compliment me on my tanks would be as complimentary if I grew dandelions and crabgrass in my garden overrun by wild mice, rats and flies.

Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’ is a plant many seem to struggle with, but it should do well in your water, it might prefer a little softer, but hey...



Plant friendly carbon, CO₂ seems to be the biggest issue.

I have found enriched substrates, worm poop, root tabs, Osmocote Plus, whatever help a lot.

Biollante

[David]

I have pressurized CO2 with a dual-stage regulator, Ideal valve with vernier micrometer, burkert 6011 solenoid, ADA bubble counter, and Danner supreme with fractionating impeller connected to my canister filter in-line for CO2. Two powerheads for circulation, and a drop-checker (still working on finding the best one). Out of all the research I've done, and the wisdom I've absorbed from Tom Barr and the other veterans on this site, CO2 is an area not to skimp on. I will be taking every measure possible to have a great CO2 system.

I'm going to pick up some HC tonight and will grab some root tabs to boot. Pics to follow later tonight!