So this thread is a discussion based on hopes and dreams with a little bit of what ifs and the possibilities one is determined to test out if the knowledge is there. Keep in mind this, I’m no professional my ideas and opinions are my own and there for hold no factual statements so don’t get mad at me because I’m not forming to you like an algae does to a rock.
I want a large tank (who doesn't) There’s so many ways to go about it that makes it self explainable. But a few things I haven’t seen are how to go about making a self sustained tank...I mean with in time sure this is possible but for some one who is starting out how long should one truly stage his tank? How long should one take before you can just not do anything but watch the tank.
my idea, get your tank set up and plumb it what ever way you choose. Put your sand in and rocks. This is where I take a gander at possibilities and ask questions. Looking at this and wanting a self sustaining tank what do you do?
would I add micro organisms to surge the tank?
Phytoplankton? Till I have an algae bloom? Until every nook and cranny are filled? Then I add Pods to which phytoplankton becomes a good food source for... how long do I go let these pods populations explode before adding the next stages of life? When would sustaining mitosis shrimp be considered enough to where you can add crabs, snails, clean up crew what have you...and how long do you let them be there until you can get fish that can pry on them?
In the end, how long does it take to get a self sustained tank and what needs to be done to get there.
I want a large tank (who doesn't) There’s so many ways to go about it that makes it self explainable. But a few things I haven’t seen are how to go about making a self sustained tank...I mean with in time sure this is possible but for some one who is starting out how long should one truly stage his tank? How long should one take before you can just not do anything but watch the tank.
my idea, get your tank set up and plumb it what ever way you choose. Put your sand in and rocks. This is where I take a gander at possibilities and ask questions. Looking at this and wanting a self sustaining tank what do you do?
would I add micro organisms to surge the tank?
Phytoplankton? Till I have an algae bloom? Until every nook and cranny are filled? Then I add Pods to which phytoplankton becomes a good food source for... how long do I go let these pods populations explode before adding the next stages of life? When would sustaining mitosis shrimp be considered enough to where you can add crabs, snails, clean up crew what have you...and how long do you let them be there until you can get fish that can pry on them?
In the end, how long does it take to get a self sustained tank and what needs to be done to get there.