Is there a cure?
I have another planter in progress. Thinkering now how to setup the pum. I guess I could add a dedicated pump or split the output from the canister filter.
I run a little fountain pump (like a table-top fountain pump or just a bit larger) through similar planters. I wrap a bit of filter media over the pump so it does not plug up so fast.
Dont lose heart with the cloudy water it should eventually clear. Im very interested to see how your geo textile fabric works long term, it looks like it could either act like a giant piece of filter floss, or act as a planting medium for lots of additional plants to grow on the spillway or even if you dont plant anything for clippings to drift to and self start like some of the planted hob filter threads
The water is actually looking better today. Spillway, I like that term. I threw in some moss today. Hopefully it will grow and spread. I am also pretty sure that eventually some snails will climb their way up.
Looking forward to set another one on my 75 gal this time.
Yes, that is what it appears to me too. It just seem to me that it was easier to give some foothold to the plants that are a little above the surface, without squishing too much the roots. The bottom is actually fillled with lava rock. So eventually, the dirt will just sink in
2015-06-13. Quick update. The planter is receiving visitors from the tank. Some snails are working their way up the water fall . This is over 6 inches high waterfall lol.
Thats actually not that surprising, ive had cherry shrimp show up in my planter as well as my HOB filter on numerous occassions... they eventually find their way out again
I really like this concept and your simple design. this is quite similar to some aquaponics systems that I've seen elsewhere. Keep us updated on how your prayer plant does. I'll be very curious to see since I have one myself. It's such an awesome looking plant I am determined to have it thrive.
Agree with the poster above about the soil. Using hydroculture media (ex. LECA, Hydroton) will be less messy and could probably even be better for your plants - given that you dose ferts separately.
Well, today I removed the fern. It was dying. Leave were drying, there wasn't too many left. I transplanted it attempting to save it. Maybe for a paludarium one day.
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