Trimming, maintenance & quick water change for my Avocado Bonsai Walstad Aquarium ❤️????????????????

Trimming, maintenance & quick water change for my Avocado Bonsai Walstad Aquarium ❤️????????????????
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The pearl weed has grown a lot and is covering the top of the tank, preventing light from entering and reducing space for the wild guppies and shrimp. It’s time to trim the plants!
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About this aquarium:
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This low-tech, no-filter Walstad aquarium relies on plants to oxygenate the water through photosynthesis and absorb harmful waste like ammonia and nitrates. Maintaining a high plant-to-livestock ratio is essential. A greater number of plants help manage waste and sustain water quality, while fewer livestock minimize excess nutrients, promoting a balanced ecosystem.
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Plants:
1) Avocado plant
2) Cryptocoryne Parva
3) Cryptocoryne Wendtii Brown
4) Pearlweed
5) Red Root Floaters
6) Dwarf Water Lettuce
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Inhabitants:
- Wild type guppies
- Red rilli shrimps
- Ramshorn snails
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Tank size:
20cm x 20cm x 25cm
(10 liters or 2.64 gallons)
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Light:
IKEA TERTIAL Work Lamp with Philips 8W LED Coolday light
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Maintenance:
Once a week with 15% - 20% water change.
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Watch how i build this aquarium on my Linktree page. Link in my bio.
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