BBradbury
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OK. Had to try a planted tank with no water changes. Don't worry, the water chemistry will be tested every few days to make sure no fish are hurt during this experiment. Have read and reread D. C. Johnson's book on using Chinese Evergreens "Aglaonema" emersed to filter out dissolved ammonia, nitrites and nitrates too.
So, I'm using a 45 G tall with a single 6500K 40 watt, T12 tube for the benefit of the existing aquatic plants and emersed two, large, Chinese Evergreens. In theory, the emersed plants will use all the fish waste and with the exception of replacing the water lost to evaporation, no water changes are needed. Ammonia and nitrites will always be "0" and nitrates, again in theory, shouldn't exceed 40 ppm. Fancy Guppies and a few Corydoras should handle this nitrate level with no trouble. At least, that's the current plan.
Attached are some pics of the tank, which is a much smaller version of Johnson's 150 G.
Hey, why not? Above everything else, have fun!
B
So, I'm using a 45 G tall with a single 6500K 40 watt, T12 tube for the benefit of the existing aquatic plants and emersed two, large, Chinese Evergreens. In theory, the emersed plants will use all the fish waste and with the exception of replacing the water lost to evaporation, no water changes are needed. Ammonia and nitrites will always be "0" and nitrates, again in theory, shouldn't exceed 40 ppm. Fancy Guppies and a few Corydoras should handle this nitrate level with no trouble. At least, that's the current plan.
Attached are some pics of the tank, which is a much smaller version of Johnson's 150 G.
Hey, why not? Above everything else, have fun!
B