Hi everyone!

I’ve recently been diving into the world of natural planted tanks and came across the Walstad Method. It sounds fascinating – a low-tech, low-maintenance approach that relies on a balanced ecosystem with soil as the substrate and minimal equipment.

I’m really intrigued by the idea of letting nature do its thing, but before I take the plunge, I’d love to hear from those of you who have tried it.

Here are some questions to get the discussion started:

1. How did you set up your Walstad tank?
2. What plants and fish worked best for you?
3. How long did it take to stabilize the ecosystem?
4. Any challenges or surprises along the way?
5. Do you think it’s suitable for beginners?
6. Feel free to share pictures of your tanks too – I’d love to see how they’ve turned out! 🌿🐟

Looking forward to learning from your experiences and tips. Let’s grow this thread into a hub of Walstad wisdom!

What do you think, Matthijs? Would you like me to adjust anything?