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And whats so bad about that list? Its alittle conservative granted but not so bad. After all petsmart seems to think a goldfish in a half gallon bowl is ok. Im kidding of course. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I wouldnt use any salt for a freshwater creature. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

:) I have been wanting a betta! I think some shrimp and snails will be in tbe mix as well :) Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I was afraid the spigot would be a potential leak spot long term. I will try to post pics soon. I am figuring it will be a walstad style tank/bowl thing lol Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I got a 2 gallon drink dispenser jar! I have filled the spigot with silicone just for safety and now must decide on decor and stocking :) I am going to dirt it and Im thinking black gravel with some colorednglass mixed in. I will be using some emmersed plants with roots in the water. I would...

Yes plants absorb calcium. However I believe this is vastly overestimated since i have never actually heard of abone having an issue. I certainly havent and my water is soft out the tap anyway. Plus one of my tanks has an enourmous piece of driftwood. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice...

I use tap only. There is alot of evidence that this method will work. I usually put a small amout of crushed coral in my tank to sdd calcium. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Yes that is true. You can still use a conventional filter though (I do). It adds alittle more difficulty if you do a filterless setup. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Thatvis awesome! I have crypt ballisneria, anubias, java fern, and some jave moss I cant get rid of lol Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

This is actually a spinoff from the self sustaining tank thread. It seems quiet a few people are interested in tbe idea of a tank that requires little upkeep. I am going to detail here how to setup a tank that requires no (or very few) water changes, algae scrubbing, or plant trimming. You can...

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Limpets are very snall and flat so I dont know if the loaches would be inyerested. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I think we have branched into two seperate converstaions. Those who want a limited maintainance tank and those who want a self sustained econsystem tank. I am going to post a how to guide on making a low maintainance tank (ie little to nk water changes) hopefully tonight with all my research ajd...

Oops sorry I thought we were still discussing a tank with plants lol Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

That is a misconception. "Self sustaining" tanks dont need lots of algae. Mine has very little if any. Its all about balance :) Sent from my SCH-I545 using Aquarium Advice mobile app