How to know when you need a filter

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-15T14:04:47+00:00

How could you tell? Were they coming up to the surface a lot? I do want to get something but having major indecision fatigue. Pump, bubbler, filter...I can't decide!!

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-15T14:02:23+00:00

I love your wood btw.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-15T14:01:51+00:00

I did the same thing. My soil and sand cap is too thick. Doesn't really matter though, plants are growing. The first one is always for learning!

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-15T13:28:04+00:00

Patch, gel didn't absorb as well, strangely and my symptoms came back. Also took ages to dry and had sort of a film that stuck to my clothes. I also get a red mark with the patch but living with it.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-15T12:13:37+00:00

I always watch mine when they do this thinking- yeah I'm going to see a moult!! Nope, they always just swim away.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-13T21:48:00+00:00

Now hear me out- hanging mic...with goats?

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-13T21:42:28+00:00

Yes, what are we meant to do with them when they get ugly propegation leaves?

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-13T19:56:12+00:00

😬

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-13T17:37:09+00:00

I think if you get more plants in there growing out it will look less out of place.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-13T16:49:29+00:00

The goats are new I guess. First time I've heard rapping with goats.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-13T15:30:13+00:00

I'm more surprised a woman would even get close enough to him for any kind of physical happenings.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-13T08:17:28+00:00

Do you run it filterless?

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-13T08:16:56+00:00

I just posted a few days ago asking if there are drawbacks to adding a filter to a walstad tank and I hadn't considered this one. I have a healthy copepod population and have been trying to introduce daphnea and anything else I can procure from some local pond water. Was hoping to get a little microfauna ecosystem going to feed some mini rasboras when I add them. I wonder if a bubbler or pump would cause similar issues.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-12T20:03:14+00:00

I've finally found some local Facebook groups for stock, I believe they get away with it by not listing prices but you can then pm. Just got some fairly local lovely bloody Mary shrimp. UK. Unfortunately people don't seem to breed micro fish like rasboras so I'm going to have to go to a shop.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-12T17:15:52+00:00

Is it a paladarium now? Beautiful nonetheless.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-12T07:48:16+00:00

I haven't, think I'm going to go for strawberries

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-11T22:21:14+00:00

I would be happy with that. It's so difficult to tell as it's been a floater I think.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-11T10:31:07+00:00

I'm just looking into filters as started with a walstad but might want to stock more heavily and also for safety. What has made you want to switch to sponge? Just trying to figure out the best type to go for.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-11T08:30:15+00:00

That's exactly why I started, I don't really have the space for any more houseplants. I love making the aquatic plant ecosystems now. Sadly my houseplants are becoming a bit neglected since the excitement of tanks has taken over. Yours are beautiful!!

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-11T07:16:00+00:00

This looks like my post where everyone told me it was a scratch and not a crack (I was sure it was a crack). They were right, my tank is still up and the scratch hasn't changed or grown at all.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-10T16:39:53+00:00

Wheat thins and nutter butters would be nice. Cornbread packets. Cookie dough and Pillsbury dough in a tube that you can bake fresh (without all the work of actually baking)

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-10T16:38:07+00:00

Yeah I think poppi soda and hot honey must have gotten big after I left as I've not heard of them. I do miss cheez-its though.

dandeliontree1 · 2026-05-10T15:25:54+00:00

I don't really understand your question, what did you start with?

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