my monthly water change

[smaug]

It never ceases to amaze me the way swords overrun a tank,This is a top picture of my tank with half the water drained.Its a mix of rubins and amazons.14900

[Northernguy]

Dang those are some healthy looking plants!:22:
I wish I could get something to grow besides Hornwort! lol
Nice tank!thumbs2:

[smaug]

The secret is a filthy tank!

[Dave66]

LoL smaug! Amen, brother.

Dave

[Gayle]

Wow they look great!!!! Feel free to mail to me if you need to get rid of them! LMAO

My java moss is still alive and still green, so maybe its time I try some of those too! They look really nice!!

Dirty tank??? Seriously??

[smaug]

Wow they look great!!!! Feel free to mail to me if you need to get rid of them! LMAO

My java moss is still alive and still green, so maybe its time I try some of those too! They look really nice!!

Dirty tank??? Seriously??
Seriously,,,,.Once a month water change and maybe twice a year gravel vac.The plants eat the nasty stuff,the fish are thriving but yeah,it is kind of dirty(blush)

[Deleted User]

Those plants look great Smaug. thumbs2:

[mac]

The secret is a filthy tank!

I agree 100%%%%.
Great plants.

mac

[Goodbye]

Those plants look like they are all in perfect condition! Great Job! and Great Pics!

[gm72]

The secret is a filthy tank!

Let's also remember thought that water parameters need to be in check to have this kind of system work. Before everyone goes and switches out to monthly water changes be sure to monitor water parameters closely so as to avoid harming the fish. It works well for smaug's tank but may not work for everyone's tank. Proceed with caution.

[Brookfish]

Those are some awesome looking plant's, looking good bud!

[smaug]

Let's also remember thought that water parameters need to be in check to have this kind of system work. Before everyone goes and switches out to monthly water changes be sure to monitor water parameters closely so as to avoid harming the fish. It works well for smaug's tank but may not work for everyone's tank. Proceed with caution.
Nice disclaimer gm,,,,,you a lawyer in real life:14: :hmm3grin2orange:
Anyway,less water change and infrequent gravel vacuuming is a way of life with a thickly planted tank.As Gm states an eye must be kept on your numbers but to be honest if your plants are healthy you can mostly rest assured that your water will be fine as well.The only touchy thing that has happened keeping my tank this way is a lowering of the ph [naturally at this point].If you decide to try and keep a tank this way you must NOT change anything quickly such as remove a bunch of plants [trimming is fine].Otherwise the toxins that would otherwise be used by the plants will be unchecked.

[blacksnow]

heavily planted tanks ftw =]

[smaug]

heavily planted tanks ftw =]
Im stupid(blush) what does ftw mean?

[blacksnow]

Im stupid(blush) what does ftw mean?
for the win =p