WHY Your WALSTAD METHOD Tank SUCKS - Solutions to DIRTED Aquarium Problems

Comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of solutions to common problems in Walstad method aquariums. Diagnosing and problem solving issues you may experience in the Walstad tank.
ABOUT THIS VIDEO & TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Identifying Problems
1:00 - Wrong Type of Substrate
2:38 - Wrong Amount of Substrate
4:21 - Add More Plants
5:00 - The Aerial Advantage
6:30 - Circulation
7:57 - For Beginners
8:19 - Final Thoughts

PLANT LIST
Hygrophila angustifolia
Bacopa monnieri
Ludwigia repens
Dwarf sagittaria
Anubias

FLOATING PLANTS
Salvinia minima
Duckweed

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My name is Navin and I've been keeping aquariums for over 15 years. I've went to Marine Oceanographic Academy where I studied aquatic sciences and have a master's degree in communication. I wanted to combine my hobbies of fishkeeping and public speaking by creating educational and informative videos about aquariums. I enjoy teaching and sharing my love for this hobby with others!

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In this video, I cover common problems people encounter with their Walstad method tank, while giving solutions to these problems. I create a 3 gallon rimless cube, using a "dirted" soil substrate, capped by sand. The tank is inspired by the Diana Walstad method. Additionally, this video shows specific instances of how her book, Ecology of the Planted Aquarium, can help alleviate the problems many home aquarist encounter.

I personally love Walstad tanks and find them easy, but I understand many find them difficult. Don't be afraid of anaerobic soil conditions, or not having a filter. Afterall, nature is successful in keeping plants and microbial life alive in wetlands, bogs, and marshlands, where these low -oxygen conditions exist. Everyone's tank is different, and these topics may not apply to your tank but may apply to someone's. There is no correct way to have a successful aquarium. Some have high flow, some have no flow, some have light from windows, some have light from LED light bars. Everything is a balancing act, and any can have success or problems.

Happy Fishkeeping!

MUSIC

Autumn Voyage - Official RuneScape Soundtrack owned by Jagex