For those whi want to do NPTs

[BettaQi]

Originally Posted by Oldfishlady

When a soil based tank is setup properly-using enough of the right species of plants-On the correct photoperiod using the correct color temp lights to support plant growth-the water is safe and as the plants grow will function as the filter/bio-filter-Then along with water changes-all livestock should be safe.

The soil based is as close to a natural ecosystem that can be created in a closed system. Its all about balance......Everything has a job-working together to help make a safe environment. But its still a closed system and will need care-The more mature the soil based the less care it needs-provided that you have balance....

When I set my soil based tanks up...I add all my livestock the same day....Fish, shrimp and snails....they have a job to do....lol....

You are so inspiring!

[ItsKourtneyYoC8]

Originally Posted by whimsicalbrainpan

Thalol good thing you can't over water them ;pk you for posting this. I just shoved a bunch of "easy to grow" plants in and wondered if I had over planted. It's nice to know that I didn't. I've never had much luck with non-aquatic plants. I hope it will be different with the plants in my tank.

Lol atleast you can't over water them ;p

Lol I have the same issue -.-









Thanks for posting this aokashi!!!!!

I don't want anyone else's shrimps to die too :/

[ChoclateBetta]

I though NPT meant naturally planted with live plants did not know about the dirt.

[LittleBettaFish]

A lot of people on here seem to use the term interchangeably, but I've always read a NPT as one that used a soil substrate. A lot of people also seem to call soil-based tanks Walstad style tanks although they don't always follow her guidelines (meant to say I see this on actual planted tank forums).

[MaisyDawgThirteen]

I have used gravel instead of a sand cap and it looks really nice. :)

[Olympia]

Can we apply this to sororities too? I can't remember the last time I saw a decent sorority.

[ChoclateBetta]

Originally Posted by Olympia

Can we apply this to sororities too? I can't remember the last time I saw a decent sorority.

What do you mean by that?

[aokashi]

Originally Posted by Olympia

Can we apply this to sororities too? I can't remember the last time I saw a decent sorority.

XD
i agree!
ill need to do a fake plant drawing too then! lol. for those who dont do real plants :D

[MaisyDawgThirteen]

I vote for a section dedicated to sororities. :D I agree, I always see sororities with almost no cover...

[ChoclateBetta]

Oh that part my 20 gallon is a pretty open at the top but it is not a sorioty do agree on section.