First Walstad Tank
Hi, tried setting up a walstad tank. It has been 5 days since setting up. Any advice would help really, have pretty contradicting research.
Observed some brown algae and biofilm, any recommendations to deal with it? Did a 50% water change yesterday to remove most brown algae and biofilm. Should I do water changes? or just leave it alone?
Did some research regarding the lighting, should I reduce to 4 hours of light? Or 6-8 hours is okay?
Plants are some floaters, rotala stems (which I think are dying - stem rot?), dwarf sag (which I think are also dying? or just melting), some anubias on the driftwood, ambulia, and a bunch of java fern (planning to remove once other plants settle hopefully)
Also need help in ID on Picture No. 5? Just got it from a coworker from their local LFS.
Did tests today. Tank is on a heater for around 86-84 F (29-30 C). Tank is fishless but had a small snail suddenly appear.
Planning to add two honey gouramis and some community fish.
Thanks.