New Filtered Aquarium idea-

[josh05magnum]

Sorry if this has been posted already, I was too lazy to check. ;)

http://gizmodo.com/5286777/floating-garden-freshwater-aquarium-concept-uses-100-vegitation-filtration-to-keep-fish-happy

Just thought it was interesting in concept.

[PsyKick]

Pretty cool concept, the only thing I would worry about is any meds you have to use at some point...

[dpenguinfish]

Wow. In saltwater and freshwater aquariums, plants eating nitrates is just what plants do, but now someone slaps a "green!" label on it and Adrian greengasms all up on Gizmodo. Those crafty designers
funney


Let's see here: Plants need good sunlight to grow. But sunlight causes algae to grow in an aquarium. So aren't we trading one problem for another
good point


Wonder how many plants it would take to remove the waste from my two 15" Oscars?
me 2 but i dont have oscars

[jackiomy]

Well, thank you for giving me another site that I can waste hours at work looking at. LOL The links in that article are very interesting and just go on and on.

[CWO4GUNNER]

Well although the configuration shown might be criticized, the concept is a good one, especially for those like myself that either don't have the knack for underwater plants or those that want the benefits that real plants give and take without the high maintenance (CO2, substrate, mega-lights). One thing is for sure, above ground plants grown hydroponically are very low maintenance in both needs and accessibility. All fertilizer is provided by the face of the dirty cartridge filter which I haven't had to change since Jan 2 as it is perpetually being cleaned by the root system growing in the sponge. So actually it is not only low maintenance but eliminated the need to clean out your filter HOB LOL
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1104&pictureid=10957http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1104&pictureid=10958

[SMinNC]

I like CWOs better! :clap:

[E's_Crab_Shack]

Haha i was just about to post that. Glad im not the only geek on here :grinyes:

[toddnbecka]

I just use duckweed and Najas for nitrate reduction. Najas need medium-high light, but duckweed will grow under a standard FL hood light.

[josh05magnum]

Gizmodo is a great site.
So are www.engadget.com and www.jalopnik.com

[coach_z]

Pretty cool concept, the only thing I would worry about is any meds you have to use at some point...

thats what quarantine tanks are for.

i guess this whole thing seems ok.

[petluvr]

Two words:
Diana Walstad

[CWO4GUNNER]

The only reason I grow English Ivy (actually a tenacious amazon rain forest vine introduced to the west) is because of its ability to grow in low light, house light and indirect window light. Also because it has a reputation for being a forest killer when released in the environment, band in many states and very hard to kill even when burned. But besides all this it really pulls the nitrates out of my aquarium. My point is I like it cause it requires no care to grow, even if neglected.
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/250235_urbanforest30.html

[SMinNC]

We have this stuff growing over here in the south east...
Kudzu > http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/pumo1.htm (http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/pumo1.htm)
excerpt...
"Once established, Kudzu plants grow rapidly, extending as much as 60 feet per season at a rate of about one foot per day. This vigorous vine may extend 32-100 feet in length, with stems ½-4 inches in diameter. Kudzu roots are fleshy, with massive tap roots 7 inches or more in diameter, 6 feet or more in length, and weighing as much as 400 pounds. As many as thirty vines may grow from a single root crown."

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I just put some vines of a Pothos back into the indoor pond. Goldfish were trying to drag the pot its in, into the pond.

Inhabitants now are:
Bala Sharks
Clown Loaches
Upside Down cat (keep forgetting the sci. name)
Choclate pleco

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t85/simplemaninnc/Pond001Pothos.jpg

When we started the pond, we had mainly Swordtails. And the Pothos seemed happy in the water.
So now its back in. :)
So I'm trying some plants again.