I really like this method, I’ve tried it in a few of my low-tech tanks and it works great. I don’t mind waiting for the planting process, because oftentimes when I set up a new tank I can’t afford the plants until about a month later. Also, I love your mustache, Logan.
Sounds fine to me, patient enough,I like taking time with tanks, anyway, they're always evolving , and thanks for putting this out there,hadn't heard of it yet , I'll give it a try when I set up my next tank 💚
I personally like dark start method because it's giving time to the beneficial bacteria to grow and decrease the ammonia levels. So far I planted my tank after 5 weeks and no plants melting issue for me atleast
Just set up my last two tanks with the Dark Start Method. With Controsoil it took about a month for there to be 0 ammonia. Used all TC plants and they have been in a month now and no melt and only the slightest bit of algae in one of them.
Í love this dark start method. I usually put used soil and dip some amount of water and filter waste from other tanks. Bút would Ít work without any bacteria added first? This ís important cause this method could be the perfect starting way for beginers.
Lots of useful info on your chanel, Thanks! Just subcribed. For my first 20gal planted ... Iwagumi style with Monte carlo of course :) Since you can't do both method, what would you recommand: Dark Start or Dry Start method?
Thanks for the support 🤝 If I had to choose, I would go with the dry start for your first time. It's arguably the easiest and quickest way to grow carpet plants. We have a step-by-step guide here if you're interested! buceplant.com/blogs/aquascaping-guides-and-tips/dry-start-method-step-by-step-guide
Raising the temperature to around 85°F can speed up tank cycling since beneficial bacteria grow faster in warmer water. However, keeping it this warm too long can encourage unwanted bacteria or algae! Something to keep in mind.
Dont plants compete with algae for nutrients? I hear of another method by which the lights are left of 24/7 for two weeks to kickstart the plants. Then the lights can be adjusted to a normal night/day cycle. Dirted tanks cycle almost immediately compared to most other tanks
Thanks for watching 🌱 What do you think of this method? Would you be patient enough to delay the planting process? Let us know in the comments!
Thanks alot man you gave me the confidence I needed to finally ask out my sister.
That's weird, man
I really like this method, I’ve tried it in a few of my low-tech tanks and it works great. I don’t mind waiting for the planting process, because oftentimes when I set up a new tank I can’t afford the plants until about a month later. Also, I love your mustache, Logan.
Sounds fine to me, patient enough,I like taking time with tanks, anyway, they're always evolving , and thanks for putting this out there,hadn't heard of it yet , I'll give it a try when I set up my next tank 💚
Awesome!!!! I will try it .
Hope you guys have a store. Would love to see these amazing aquariums in real life 😊
I personally like dark start method because it's giving time to the beneficial bacteria to grow and decrease the ammonia levels. So far I planted my tank after 5 weeks and no plants melting issue for me atleast
Just set up my last two tanks with the Dark Start Method. With Controsoil it took about a month for there to be 0 ammonia. Used all TC plants and they have been in a month now and no melt and only the slightest bit of algae in one of them.
Í love this dark start method. I usually put used soil and dip some amount of water and filter waste from other tanks. Bút would Ít work without any bacteria added first? This ís important cause this method could be the perfect starting way for beginers.
nice tank
Lots of useful info on your chanel, Thanks! Just subcribed. For my first 20gal planted ... Iwagumi style with Monte carlo of course :) Since you can't do both method, what would you recommand: Dark Start or Dry Start method?
Thanks for the support 🤝 If I had to choose, I would go with the dry start for your first time. It's arguably the easiest and quickest way to grow carpet plants. We have a step-by-step guide here if you're interested! buceplant.com/blogs/aquascaping-guides-and-tips/dry-start-method-step-by-step-guide
Is it true if u increase the temp to 85f u can cycle the tank faster?
Raising the temperature to around 85°F can speed up tank cycling since beneficial bacteria grow faster in warmer water. However, keeping it this warm too long can encourage unwanted bacteria or algae! Something to keep in mind.
@ so keep it 85f only during dark start then turn it to 78 after tank is set up.
Before planting, say after these 6 weeks, shouldn't the water in the aquarium be changed to lower the NO3 level?
Yes, and regular weekly water changes are recommended!
have just setup tank using this method..no algae after tank setup for 3 weeks, however half of my pants melted.
Do you happen to know if the plants you added were in their emersed form?
Dont plants compete with algae for nutrients?
I hear of another method by which the lights are left of 24/7 for two weeks to kickstart the plants. Then the lights can be adjusted to a normal night/day cycle.
Dirted tanks cycle almost immediately compared to most other tanks