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not a sealed self-sustaining tank not all cyanobacteria is toxic not all cyanobacteria does that slimy covering some form symbiotic relationships with various plants the first i heard of was azolla, found out that cyano has a nervtoxin, so i started searching again, ... species of hornwort...

may have solved my DSB / root problem :) now i am curious about non-rooting plants and all algae types out there. freshwater only :) for root types it's classfied as rhizoids (grows fine hairs that attach to objects) instead of any intensive root system mosses, lichens, we're familiar with...

for myself, 'no water changes', ... got that solved already for an indefinite system that will also ensure no nutrient deficiencies one bug, but working on that :), ... as well as open to any input out there

low maintenance is easy :) then the definition of 'low maitenance' some people it's a few minutes a day, some it's water changes every few months

'omnivore' is such a relative word for diets :/ it's like bi-sexual, ... ranges from well both are acceptable, but one is prefered, to both are needed, but one is a more significant requirement than the other, ... to both are eaten in relative balance, omnivore is a very relative word...

planaria, ... i'm on the fence about, ... too many researches say they may become dangerous, that they may attack other critters if they have a carnivorous preference. as i have an impossible time finding what specific planaria have what dietary preferences i chose to stay away from. leaches...

for the greenwater for clams, ... it's less an issue of definitly having the clams, ... but knowing if the zooplankton can't keep up with the greenwater and it's multiplying faster than the zooplankton are sustaining themselves ... hopefully reproducing in balance with what is being eaten) ...

welcome to canada ;( home of the desert of ordering specific critters :( only one i've found is boreal.com for those things the critters i've mentioned above they have about 1/2 of what i'm interested in (maybe a touch more) but it still leaves some pretty big holes in the food-chain for the...

from wiki, ... related to carp ?, ... hmmm, i wonder if they're like golfish, if it can fit in their mouth they'll eat it. doesn't change what i have in the tank, but would open up more plants i think flagfish seem to be limited on plants :(

i've had clams, ... i have the opposite problem the greenwater density kills the clams, ... i think they get smothered to death :( the water has so much phytoplankton in it the clams can't breath and die, ... within a day or so ;( if i can find a place to get wild clams, i can do some tests to...

daphnia is good, yes i've decided a better approach is a mix of zooplankton, and possibly others. having found 'water boatman' bugs that are about 1/2 cm in size, ... i've added these to my list you can get resting eggs from alibaba most places you can get copepods (although freshwater is iffy...

actually where ammonia is concerned, ... i have come across almost no infomation on what plants use in regards to ammonia or ammonium internally a plants internal pH is low enough to ensure 100% ammonium what the plant takes in, ... well the million dollar question (no joke :( sources either...

without plants, all the nutrients are going to go somewhere if you have plants the plants are going to use what they can, if you don't have plants, then you'll get algae.

Elodea is a new one i have had anacharis recommended lots :)

self-sustaining (or at least without water changes) without plants ... 1) expect a ton of algae either a deep sand bed, or live rock --- parrot fish ... not that it's part of their diet, but don't they munch on coral at times ? for coral, ... i would recommend avoiding the DSB, going live...