u/alexdenvor

This is my first Walstad and first tank since a kid (25L Jar), tank is about two and a half weeks old. At first I found two Bladder Snails hitchhikers which I removed and now these guys. Surely means it's habitable!

I certainly regret using the jar for my first build, the mouth being only 17cm made it all super awkward. I didn't even consider the fact it's not a flat botton, but luckily the majority of the plants are actually planted around the outside so they should have some nice depth to root into.

I've watched several videos on this type of setup, but I know they are typically professionals and do this all the time.

I definitely went overboard with the super glue as the frosting is an eye sore, but hopefully a nice layer of algae will take the eye off of it.

Any suggestions welcomed, or things I should expect in the coming days / weeks. All new to me.

Basic Temu 8w light that I've been cycling for 8 hours a day. It's a 25L jar I'm using Aquarian's Tap water safe to dechlorinate.

Tank is now 2 weeks old. I've had two Bladder Snails appear, which I since removed. The Limnophila is doing the best. The rest are... Still on the come up. Really happy with the water clarity. Only when I do a 20% water change (done two now) is when I notice the water is a tad green, but looks great in the jar.

I can't wait to get shrimps in!! That's the goal.

I certainly regret using the jar for my first build, the mouth being only 17cm made it all super awkward. I didn't even consider the fact it's not a flat button, but luckily the majority of the plants are actually planted around the outside so they should have some nice depth to root into.

I've watched several videos on this type of setup, but I know they are typically professionals and do this all the time.

The final picture is 36 hours later and I've performed one 20% water change since the penultimate picture. The Limnophila heterophylla are now standing on their own, everything looks good, just the clarity of the water isn't quite there but I hope this will balance out.

I definitely went overboard with the super glue as the frosting is an eye sore, but hopefully a nice layer of algae will take the eye off of it.

Any suggestions welcomed, or things I should expect in the coming days / weeks. All new to me.

Basic Temu 8w light that I've been cycling for 8 hours a day. It's a 25L jar I'm using Aquarian's Tap water safe to dechlorinate

I'm currently in the market to pick up one or two grails. I'm talking the best of the TCG. English or Japanese. PSA 9 or 10. Under £4000

So far I'm thinking shining gyarados, Corocoromew or expedition Mewtwo.

What comes to mind when you think of achievable grails? Because there are so many cards out there, it's easy to forget.

But then also, I'm worried because Corocoro Mew for example, has absolutely rocketed in the last year, is this just the new price or do I wait for the cool off period? (May not even be a substantial saving if I do wait)

Was after a low cut hiking companion for my feet, even though I love my TNF Hedgehogs, just fancied something a bit better. Opted for the Vans Goretex MTE Crosspath. Have only tested them in the dry, but liking them so far!