I never once cried poverty, as I stated previously I'm a single parent my priorities are elsewhere , you made the conclusion I said that under the premise I didn't have the money to spend on it, my reply stays the same, my racing rig does exactly what a 2k rig would do, in the same terms your aquarium does the exact same as what mine does.
There is a big difference between chemistry and biology. Any one with a basic understanding of biology knows a mature biomass is the best filter to have by leaving the substrate and decorations alone for the length of time I have this has naturally developed , yeah you call it ugly because it doesn't conform to the standards set out in the day to day standard of keeping an aquarium. But biologically the tank is exactly how it is supposed to be.
There is a big difference between chemistry and biology. Any one with a basic understanding of biology knows a mature biomass is the best filter to have by leaving the substrate and decorations alone for the length of time I have this has naturally developed , yeah you call it ugly because it doesn't conform to the standards set out in the day to day standard of keeping an aquarium. But biologically the tank is exactly how it is supposed to be.